Pictures: From Doncaster Rovers cheerleader to Eurovision Song Contest hopeful - meet town singing star Raya

She began her career in school plays and as a cheerleader for Doncaster Rovers - but now local singer Rachel Clark is set for her biggest stage yet.
Rachel, known as Raya, began her performing career as a Doncaster Rovers Vikette.Rachel, known as Raya, began her performing career as a Doncaster Rovers Vikette.
Rachel, known as Raya, began her performing career as a Doncaster Rovers Vikette.

Rachel, 27, from Barnby Dun, is one of of six musical hopefuls hoping to represent the United Kingdom at this year's all-singing, all-dancing television spectacular - and its all a far cry from her early days.

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And perfoming has always been in Rachel's blood.

Rachel (left) in a production of Bugsy Malone at Hungerhill School in 2004.Rachel (left) in a production of Bugsy Malone at Hungerhill School in 2004.
Rachel (left) in a production of Bugsy Malone at Hungerhill School in 2004.

She first stepped into the limelight during her time at Hungerhill, taking part in school productions and later becoming one of The Vikettes, the now disbanded Doncaster Rovers' cheerleading troupe.

Here's hoping we'll be the ones cheering Rachel onto victory next week!