I’ve already won Britain’s Got Talent – it gave me the chance to break free of The Greatest Showman, says Loren Allred
IF Britain's Got Talent was about stepping out of The Greatest Showman's shadow, then Loren Allred feels like she's already won.
The golden buzzer act says Simon Cowell's show "turned the page" on her being the voice behind the global hit movie's Never Enough anthem.
Tonight she will break free from her past and show a "completely different side" to her when she performs at Hammersmith Apollo in the semi-final.
But in an ironic twist, she could end up mimicking Hugh Jackman's film if she was crowned champion of the talent show.
In The Greatest Showman, Jenny Lind - whose character Loren was the voice of - sings for Queen Victoria.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Loren said: "If I had the chance to sing at the Royal Variety for Queen Elizabeth II that would be such an honour and a full circle moment for me."
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She added: "Britain's Got Talent has been an opportunity to let people get to know me and put a face to a song that everybody loves. It's giving me that next chapter - by opening up to people that loved that song and showing what else i can do.
"The response has been so exciting. It's already been a big win.
"Hopefully in this next round, people will feel like they know me a bit better.
"It's turning the page from The Greatest Showman showing a completely different side from Never Me Enough.
"I have some big competition on the show so i'm just excited to see what will happen, but I already feel like I've won."
American singer Loren previously told The Sun she had "risked everything" to be on BGT after she became embroiled in a fix row.
The 32-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman.
She defended her - insisting: "I am an unsigned, independent artist still trying to make a name for myself.”
Now Loren's excited to get back onto the stage - but faces fierce competition from those already in the final.
"I am so impressed by the acts who have made it so far," she added.
"Everyone is so different, I'm focusing on what makes me different and staying true to myself by using my voice as a storytelling tool.
"I like to pay attention to the lyrics and make sure that they get across in the purest way possible."
Teasing what to expect from tonight's show, Loren continued: "People associate me with big belting songs so i want to give the audience what they're waiting for, but also stay true to what the song means to me.
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"I think it is even more emotional a song than Never Enough. It's a song that inspires me a lot and hopefully will inspire those watching it."
Loren released an EP in her home country and has even duetted with singing legendsand
While she was in Boston at university, she would upload YouTube videos, to which she was then discovered by music artist
This would lead to her signing a record deal with Island Def Jam in 2010, but with no music ever being released.
But Britain's Got Talent has given her the platform to finally become a worldwide name - and Simon Cowell is already a massive fan.
She hopes her typical pre-performance rituals will help her deliver an unforgettable moment that secures a place in the final.
"I use a steamer, drink hot tea and always practice having a positive mindset before I go on stage," Loren added.
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"I also always have a cough drop five minutes before and then spit it right before I walk on."
Ben Nickless, Flintz & T4ylor, Maxwell Thorpe, Jamie Leahey, Tom Ball and Eva Abley have all won a place in Sunday night's final.