Local contestants on shows including The Voice, The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent fought their hardest to make their town proud.
The Mail has delved into its archives to look back at just some of the town’s stars in the making.
1. Rick Snowdon
Rick Snowdon rose to fame after first appearing on The Voice in 2016, and later won a star role in the musical Eugenius at the London Palladium. Photo: Other, third party
2. Michael Rice
Michael Rice has been a contestant in a number of competitions, including The X Factor and the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Photo: Sebastian Scheiner
3. Courtney Hadwin
Courtney Hadwin, from Hesleden, reached the final of America's Got Talent in 2018 and ITV's The Voice Kids UK in 2017, narrowly missing out on the show's top prize. Photo: National World
4. Abigail Moore
Abigail Moore is currently a contestant on ITV's The Voice Kids UK, forming part of team Danny. Photo: Frank Reid