Friends and family of Blackpool Nancy wannabe Jodie Prenger took to the streets in the resort handing out purple ribbons to drum up support for their star-in-waiting.

The 28-year-old is due to be first to perform in the final of hit BBC show I'd Do Anything which starts at 6pm tonight with the last two due to be announced at around 8.45pm.

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Friend Sam Haysom, who has organised a raft of activities for Jodie, said: "This is the last big push. Everyone who we have spoken to has promised to vote for Jodie.

"We've made hundreds of ribbons to hand out and have leaflets and posters. The aim is to get everyone involved.

"There's around 10 of us out on the streets and we're planning a big party to watch the show on Saturday night.

"She's had a bit of a rough time of it in the national press this week and so we wanted to show her how much we love her and want her to win."

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This week has been a whirlwind of activity for the three finalists.

They were whisked off for a trip to Paris and treated to a night out by Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber with a dinner at the exclusive Ivy restaurant followed by front row seats at superstar Liza Minnelli's concert.

"It's been a manic week. The most frenetic yet," said Jodie.
"I am working so hard and keeping my nose to the grindstone."

All the girls in the close-fought semi-final had prepared themselves for the worst.

Jodie said: "We were all practising the sing-off song backstage. Everyone had prepared themselves for going home last week."

Jodie burst into tears when she made it through to the final.

"It felt like my heart had stopped. My feet wouldn't work properly and
I felt like I was going to be sick.

"I didn't know whether I would cry or not. You go through so many emotions."

She is overwhelmed by the support she is getting from fans.

Grateful

"Whatever they see I am so grateful and I hope they see me for who I am.

"I'm going to go out there and give it every bit of heart I've got.

"I'm going to go up there and let everyone read me. I've got nothing to lose now.

"There's no room for error. If I do go, I don't want there to be any regrets.

"The fight is on."