An aspiring opera singer has got through to the grand finals of Essex Got Talent with no official training.

Shansel Huseyin entered the competition in Chelmsford and is one of four finalists from the area to compete against other competitors from across the county.

The 16-year-old, of Ploughmans Lane, Great Notley, accidentally discovered her talent while mimicking an opera singer on the television.

Speaking about the competition, she said: “It is amazing, it really is, I am really chuffed with myself to get so far in the competition.

The final will be held this weekend.