0:00:02 > 0:00:07Millions dream of fame, success and life in the spotlight.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11But few realise what it takes to make it to the very top.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16We're back inside one of the most famous stage schools in Britain.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22Can we take it from the top, please? And give it everything!
0:00:22 > 0:00:26And this time, it's more revealing than ever
0:00:26 > 0:00:29as we follow all the highs and lows of the summer term.
0:00:29 > 0:00:30It's heart, it's passion.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33We'll catch up with some familiar faces...
0:00:34 > 0:00:38..and get to know a whole new bunch of rising stars...
0:00:38 > 0:00:40# You've taken my heart... #
0:00:40 > 0:00:41High-five.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44..as we show you what life's really like
0:00:44 > 0:00:46for those aiming for the big time.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Up! Up! Pick it up!
0:00:51 > 0:00:53This is...
0:00:58 > 0:01:01Just 15 minutes from the heart of London's West End
0:01:01 > 0:01:05lies the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts,
0:01:05 > 0:01:07where young people learn to sing, dance
0:01:07 > 0:01:09and act to a professional standard.
0:01:10 > 0:01:11WHISTLE
0:01:11 > 0:01:15# Hey, I just met you And this is crazy... #
0:01:15 > 0:01:20The school is home to 275 pupils, aged between 11 and 22.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Today, it's the start of the summer term.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25Hello!
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- I did do some revision.- Lies!
0:01:27 > 0:01:29Everyone is excited to be back,
0:01:29 > 0:01:33especially Ella, Jade, Max, Reece and Amber.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36First day of term's always crazy.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40Everyone's screaming, hugging... It's manic.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42Everyone hasn't seen each other in months,
0:01:42 > 0:01:44and are excited to see each other.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47I don't know, everyone's just so bubbly the first day of term.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50I've missed everyone a lot and I'm feeling really excited.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53It feels good being back, doesn't it?
0:01:53 > 0:01:55- Good, but tiring.- Hard work.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59Everyone's grown up a little and there's been some big changes -
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- new haircuts...- Thank you!
0:02:03 > 0:02:05..new friendships. And even new pupils.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Good morning, everybody.
0:02:08 > 0:02:09- ALL:- Good morning.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11Right, welcome back.
0:02:12 > 0:02:13Just like last year,
0:02:13 > 0:02:16it promises to be a jam-packed term full of ups and downs...
0:02:16 > 0:02:18No!
0:02:18 > 0:02:20..make-ups and break-ups...
0:02:20 > 0:02:22nail-biting exams...
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- and life-changing auditions. - Go on!
0:02:25 > 0:02:26And once again,
0:02:26 > 0:02:30the school will be putting on a spectacular end of year show.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33But before all of that, the school is buzzing
0:02:33 > 0:02:35with some shocking news about Max and Jade.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39Then main gossip around school is Max and Jade's break-up.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- Oh, my God, I didn't know that! - Yeah!
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- I think Jade and Max broke up. - I thought they were good together.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47I think everyone was a bit shocked.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50I was sad, cos I was hoping to go to their wedding.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52Max and Jade were the school's golden couple.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55They spent every minute together and were best friends,
0:02:55 > 0:02:58as well as boyfriend and girlfriend.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02Now they've split up, the whole school wants to know why.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07But Jade's only ready to tell Mimi and Mia for now.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- I think everyone noticed that we'd started arguing.- Definitely.
0:03:11 > 0:03:12Especially in class.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17Everyone was like, "Hmm." And we never argued, usually.
0:03:17 > 0:03:22No. I think also, I really want to focus on my acting.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- Yeah.- And when we were arguing, he'd still be on my mind.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28Sounds like Jade's had a tough time.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31I was really sad, cos after a year and a half, I was a bit like,
0:03:31 > 0:03:33"Oh, where's my best friend gone?"
0:03:33 > 0:03:36But Max seems to be playing it cool.
0:03:36 > 0:03:41I wasn't upset, because we agreed that we'd be friends,
0:03:41 > 0:03:43so we weren't, you know, she was quite upset.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Obviously, I was a little bit down.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49After 18 months together, breaking up can't be easy.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52How will Jade cope, facing Max in front of all their old friends?
0:03:52 > 0:03:55# Where have you been?
0:03:56 > 0:03:59# Cos I never see you out
0:03:59 > 0:04:03# Are you hiding from me, yeah?
0:04:04 > 0:04:07# Somewhere in the crowd... #
0:04:08 > 0:04:11What's up, dudes?
0:04:12 > 0:04:16Is she a dude? Is she a dude? Is she a dude? Is she a dude? He's a dude.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- Oh, I'm sorry, am I not allowed to say dude?- Not to girls!
0:04:22 > 0:04:28It's very awkward, it's really awkward! And, um...
0:04:28 > 0:04:32I'm going to try and make it not so awkward, but it is.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36Awkward indeed, and the term has only just begun!
0:04:40 > 0:04:42Max and Jade aren't the only ones with issues.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46Their schoolmate, Reece, seems to have some problems of his own.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Last year, Reece could do no wrong.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50He got top grades for his singing,
0:04:50 > 0:04:53full marks from his mum for his stage show,
0:04:53 > 0:04:56and he even got a kiss from the leading lady.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59It was the most awkward kiss I've ever done in my entire life!
0:05:04 > 0:05:08But now he's in his GCSE year, it's not all show business.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11They're doing dance exams, they're doing singing, everything,
0:05:11 > 0:05:15but just like any other school, they're doing their qualifications,
0:05:15 > 0:05:17taking English exams, maths etc.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21It's tough. It really is hard going and they have to apply themselves.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27I really want to do well in my GCSEs because I want to make my mum proud.
0:05:27 > 0:05:32She's done so much for me. She's made so many sacrifices for me to be here.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35But it's not looking too good for Reece right now
0:05:35 > 0:05:38as there's a stack of holiday homework he hasn't got done.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40I haven't done Spanish homework.
0:05:40 > 0:05:41GIGGLING
0:05:41 > 0:05:49Like, Spanish... I do care about it, but I don't really like it.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- Senora is not going to be happy. - She'll be fine.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57I'll just do this. "I'm sorry, Senora."
0:05:57 > 0:06:01So, armed with just his acting skills and no homework,
0:06:01 > 0:06:03Reece heads to Spanish.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05Have you got any homework for me?
0:06:05 > 0:06:10- I forgot it today but I'll bring it for you tomorrow.- Have you done it?
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- I have.- OK, tomorrow without fail. I'll put it in my diary.- Yep.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18It's not a bad performance from our cheeky amigo,
0:06:18 > 0:06:22but if he doesn't catch up, he's heading for big trouble.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32While Reece struggles to focus on anything other than performing,
0:06:32 > 0:06:36not all his classmates have had their first taste of fame.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39The school's helped pop stars like Leona Lewis and Pixie Lott
0:06:39 > 0:06:40on their road to success,
0:06:40 > 0:06:44but standing out in the crowd isn't always easy.
0:06:44 > 0:06:4714-year-old Monifa joined the school in Year 7,
0:06:47 > 0:06:50but she's still struggling to make her mark.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54I'd describe myself as being a nice kind person, but mostly quiet.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57Monifa's dream is to be a singer like her idol Beyonce,
0:06:57 > 0:07:01but she's never had a leading role in any of the school shows.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03It's quite hard to stand out in the school
0:07:03 > 0:07:06if you're quiet because there's a lot of loud characters
0:07:06 > 0:07:07and they over-shine you.
0:07:12 > 0:07:17But Monifa's hoping this could be her year to shine.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19Her Grade 6 singing exam is coming up
0:07:19 > 0:07:22and she's determined to stand out.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24My main goal this term is to get a distinction
0:07:24 > 0:07:29because I've never got a distinction in singing so I'll be really happy.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33But to get a distinction, Monifa will have to overcome her shyness.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35If you stand in the corner with no energy, a bit scared,
0:07:35 > 0:07:37no-one wants to see you perform.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41It's nerve-wracking, getting up in front of the class.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45You don't want to go wrong in case they, like...
0:07:45 > 0:07:48not talk about you, but think you're a bad singer.
0:07:48 > 0:07:51Jade has no problems performing, even in front of Max.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54# There's nowhere to hide... #
0:07:54 > 0:07:56But Monifa's still looking worried.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58Can she do it?
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Time to find out.
0:08:16 > 0:08:21# I never felt quite like this... #
0:08:21 > 0:08:23It's not a bad start
0:08:23 > 0:08:27but she's struggling to let go in front of her friends.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31# Oooh-oooh... #
0:08:31 > 0:08:35And vocal coach Miss Sanders knows she can do better.
0:08:35 > 0:08:36How do you feel today?
0:08:38 > 0:08:40I want you to have fun with it.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Miss Sanders is determined to help Monifa do her best
0:08:43 > 0:08:46but she's got an unusual way of going about it.
0:08:46 > 0:08:47You stand here.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51She pulls out and three boys, including Max and Ryan,
0:08:51 > 0:08:53and wants Monifa to sing directly to them.
0:08:53 > 0:08:54Sing a line to each of them.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57But it's Monifa's worst nightmare.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00She's so embarrassed, she can barely sing a single line.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03I can't look at them!
0:09:03 > 0:09:06But Miss Sanders thinks all that giggling has done the trick.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11Right, sit down. I want that laughter and energy, but sing.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13# You're strong and you're smart
0:09:13 > 0:09:15# You've taken my heart
0:09:15 > 0:09:18# I give you the rest of me it too
0:09:18 > 0:09:23# You're the perfect man for me I love you, I do. #
0:09:23 > 0:09:25How much better was that vocally?
0:09:25 > 0:09:28THEY WHOOP
0:09:28 > 0:09:29You have to enjoy your songs.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33Sometimes these songs, if you take it too seriously, it doesn't work.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35That energy, when you laughed.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38How much better was her voice because she was more relaxed?
0:09:38 > 0:09:40It's a step in the right direction.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45But Monifa knows she's still got a long way to go,
0:09:45 > 0:09:48and with the exam getting closer, time is running out.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53Time is not on Reece's side either.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56Earlier he failed to hand in his Spanish homework
0:09:56 > 0:09:59and now he's realised he hasn't got his art homework either.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04Is she going to tell me off?
0:10:04 > 0:10:07Desperate not to turn up to another lesson empty-handed,
0:10:07 > 0:10:10he's frantically trying to print something off.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18Oh, my gosh, they're out of ink.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23Things are just not going his way.
0:10:24 > 0:10:25Put your hand up
0:10:25 > 0:10:29if you have not either brought your homework this term
0:10:29 > 0:10:31or got it here now.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36I will talk to you at the end of the lesson about this.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40It's not even lunchtime and Reece is in trouble again.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43The thing is, you still could fail.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46You haven't done the stuff you need to do for art GCSE.
0:10:46 > 0:10:51I need another two hours and about 40 minutes,
0:10:51 > 0:10:54I would say you're capable of, of observed work.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57Today's been really stressful for me.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02I didn't do my Spanish homework which is going to be handed in tomorrow
0:11:02 > 0:11:07and then I've got to get two and a half hours of art done by Monday.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10I'm going to be a bit sick after all of this.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21Reece isn't the only one who's stressed out.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25Desperate to do all she can to improve before her singing exam,
0:11:25 > 0:11:27Monifa asks Ryan to lend a helping hand.
0:11:27 > 0:11:31By the way, at lunchtime, can you help me with my song?
0:11:31 > 0:11:36I'm probably going to laugh a lot, but... Yeah.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40It's really nerve-wracking, performing in front of everyone.
0:11:40 > 0:11:41You'll be fine.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45You just need to relax. When there's just one it will probably be easier.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- It's just one person in the room rather than the whole class.- Yeah.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53And in our singing exam, there's only two people, so it's easier.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- You just need to relax. - Hopefully, it will be better.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06Monifa might need to work on her confidence,
0:12:06 > 0:12:08but that's not a problem for senior boy Layton.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12Known as a triple threat, Layton's great at dancing, singing
0:12:12 > 0:12:14and acting, too.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17He's already played Billy Elliot in the West End
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- and been on various TV shows. - Action!
0:12:19 > 0:12:21Now he's had six weeks off school for his latest role
0:12:21 > 0:12:24in a new BBC comedy series.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27Welcome to my crib. This is the trailer.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31It's a big deal for Layton. Not only does he have one of the main parts,
0:12:31 > 0:12:34but he also gets to act alongside famous comedian Jack Whitehall.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37Any trace of dairy and I go from Will Smith to Seal
0:12:37 > 0:12:40quicker than you can say, "Kissed by a rose."
0:12:40 > 0:12:44Layton's character Stephen is very exuberant.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47He's, like, a drama-obsessed kid in class.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50Sounds a bit like the real-life Layton to me.
0:12:53 > 0:12:58But I'm sure Layton wouldn't let success go to his head, would he?
0:12:58 > 0:13:00He's very good, but don't tell him that.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02because he'll be even more of a diva than he is already.
0:13:02 > 0:13:07- Can I go on that side?- Why? - It's the better side of my face!
0:13:07 > 0:13:12- I've never asked for a demand before. - This is the first demand today.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16We had to say something about ourselves. It comes to Layton,
0:13:16 > 0:13:19"Hi, I'm Layton Williams and I'm a big ball of fabulosity!"
0:13:19 > 0:13:23Sprinkle, sprinkle.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26He has to have his make-up done in the way he wants it
0:13:26 > 0:13:29otherwise he's not happy. "I'm not working with this!"
0:13:29 > 0:13:32People say I'm a diva but I'm not, like, an actual diva.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34No, in a lovely way.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40Juggling acting work with school is now common for Layton
0:13:40 > 0:13:42and it seems his career is really taking off.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44This has been an amazing experience.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47Having such a good time and being confident
0:13:47 > 0:13:49has made me think I can do this.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52I want to be an actor. I'll put my mind to it and I can do it.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54Layton better enjoy it while he can
0:13:54 > 0:13:57because once filming's over, it will be back to school
0:13:57 > 0:14:00and some hardcore rehearsals for the end of year show.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03But after six weeks off, could his lack of fitness mean
0:14:03 > 0:14:07there's no starring role for our superstar-in-the-making?
0:14:07 > 0:14:08THEY CHUCKLE
0:14:15 > 0:14:19At school, Monifa's also dreaming of stardom.
0:14:19 > 0:14:20This is studio three.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24But a distinction in her singing exam would be good enough for now
0:14:24 > 0:14:27and her good friend Ryan's doing his bit to help her on the way.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30At this point, if I was you, at the first verse,
0:14:30 > 0:14:32you could just be, like, talking to him.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36It's kind of saying, like, "I never thought I'd meet a man like you."
0:14:36 > 0:14:40The exam's looming and Monifa is still struggling with confidence
0:14:40 > 0:14:43and needs all the practice she can get.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46So, you're strong and you're smart, you've taken my heart and I give...
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- The rest of me too.- Yes. It's got to be like:
0:14:49 > 0:14:52SINGS THEATRICALLY: # You're strong and you're smart
0:14:52 > 0:14:54# You've taken my heart... #
0:14:54 > 0:14:57I'm not sure of the tune but do you know what I mean?
0:14:57 > 0:14:59SINGS PASSIONATELY: # You're strong and you're smart
0:14:59 > 0:15:02# You've taken my heart
0:15:02 > 0:15:05# And I give you the rest of me too
0:15:05 > 0:15:09# You're the perfect man for me
0:15:09 > 0:15:11# I love you, I do. #
0:15:11 > 0:15:16Yes, so it's... "You're the perfect..."
0:15:16 > 0:15:20So be like, "You're perfect! Mmhmm! I love you!"
0:15:20 > 0:15:24Like, passionate. I know that sounds a bit cheesy,
0:15:24 > 0:15:26but if you were singing to someone you really loved,
0:15:26 > 0:15:31you'd be, like, "You're the perfect man for me. I love you, I do."
0:15:31 > 0:15:34STRONGLY: # You're the perfect man for me
0:15:34 > 0:15:36# I love you, I do. #
0:15:36 > 0:15:39Yeah, that's really good. That sounds good.
0:15:39 > 0:15:40It's a definite improvement.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42You sound amazing.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45Just go in there and strut your stuff.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47But can Monifa keep it up
0:15:47 > 0:15:50and get that distinction she so desperately wants?
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- I'll just imagine you're there! - Sing it to me!
0:15:59 > 0:16:03Sometimes it seems with friends on side, anything is possible.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- I've got to do my Spanish homework. - What Spanish homework?
0:16:07 > 0:16:10The one we were meant to do in the holidays which I haven't done.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14With homework stacking up, Reece has turned to good friend Natasha.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- I need to get it done by tomorrow. - That's quite a lot to do.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21Last year, Reece was always there to help his friends out.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24You can't let them see it's getting to you.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26You've got to keep your head strong.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29But now it seems he's the one who needs help.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31It would help me a lot.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33- Very quickly.- OK.
0:16:35 > 0:16:41It feels quite bad being behind when you see your classmates so far ahead.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44You just wish that you'd stayed on top of things
0:16:44 > 0:16:46but I'm going to get back on top.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- Start with the day, Monday. - In Spanish?
0:16:55 > 0:16:56Very good.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58Reece has realised it's time to change
0:16:58 > 0:17:00and hopes it's not all too late.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02I managed to persuade Tash to stay with me.
0:17:02 > 0:17:08I asked Tash because she's pretty smart so she helps me quite a lot.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10Also I didn't want to stay by myself.
0:17:10 > 0:17:14If anyone knows how tough school can be, it's Natasha.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18Last year she had more than her fair share of ups and downs.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- What's the word I'm always saying to you, the B word?- Believe.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23Reece was there for her when she needed it
0:17:23 > 0:17:25and now she's happy to help him.
0:17:25 > 0:17:30I'm going to have cornflakes for breakfast. Or I could just have eggs.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32That's easier.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46Exam day has finally arrived for Monifa.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- Are you nervous? Did you do your programme?- It's here.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54'My exam's right now, so it's quite nerve-wracking.'
0:17:54 > 0:17:58My biggest challenge is getting everything right
0:17:58 > 0:18:01and also performing to my best ability.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04Looks good. You'll be fine.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06With Ryan there to support her,
0:18:06 > 0:18:09it's time to show the singing examiner just what she can do.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18(She's very friendly.)
0:18:27 > 0:18:32Let's hope for Monifa that this is her time to shine.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40For Year 10 Reece, balancing the performance he loves
0:18:40 > 0:18:42with all his GCSE homework hasn't been easy.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45But he's determined to catch up.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48My mum would be quite disappointed in me
0:18:48 > 0:18:50if I don't do well, which is why I want to work hard.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54The first step is handing in his Spanish homework.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57I've done my homework and the diary.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59Good, that's lovely. The holiday homework.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02There's no stopping him now.
0:19:02 > 0:19:06Not only has he done his Spanish, he's done his art homework, too.
0:19:06 > 0:19:07Is this your Easter holiday work?
0:19:07 > 0:19:11- Yes.- This is your observed aspect of it here? Right.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- And it's multilayered. - Very good. Well done.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18I'll tick off that you've done your Easter holiday work now.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20It's been a really stressful start to the term.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22I feel like I'm back on track.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26I've done my Spanish homework and now my art homework. It's all gone good.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31I'm really pleased. The stress is relieved now, so it's all done.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40While Reece gets back on track,
0:19:40 > 0:19:43Max and Jade couldn't be further off-track.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45Ryan wants an update.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48Why do you feel uncomfortable today, Jade?
0:19:48 > 0:19:53I feel a bit awkward but I would do, wouldn't I? You know, Maximus.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56Maxi!
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- I think it's because there's an awkward vibe.- It's still fresh.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01Yeah, we're still...
0:20:01 > 0:20:05It seems "awkward" is fast becoming Max and Jade's favourite word.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07It's awkward when I'm on one table and she's on another
0:20:07 > 0:20:09on the opposite side of the canteen
0:20:09 > 0:20:11because we used to sit together all the time.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15It looks like there's no chance of them making up.
0:20:15 > 0:20:16'I am banned from boys now.'
0:20:16 > 0:20:19I have to think about my career
0:20:19 > 0:20:24because I really, really want to be an actress and I am on boy ban.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27That's what we call it, a boy ban. No boys.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30So far, Max doesn't seem too bothered about Jade's ban.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33In fact, he's got a new love in his life.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39Me and Jade broke up because I wanted to focus on my music.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41I started to learn the guitar and I got obsessed with it.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43I was always on my guitar.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46Max has started a band with 14-year-old Luca,
0:20:46 > 0:20:48who recently joined the school.
0:20:48 > 0:20:54# Things will get better if you just hold my hand
0:20:54 > 0:20:56# Nothing can come between us... #
0:20:56 > 0:20:59'It's great to play music. I love it'
0:20:59 > 0:21:02and it's really fun to gather around with mates
0:21:02 > 0:21:05and be able to play stuff that we like.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09# So why make our lives harder? #
0:21:09 > 0:21:13We're just covering songs but hopefully we'll write our own soon.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15# I've been there before
0:21:15 > 0:21:17# You've been there before
0:21:17 > 0:21:19# Together we can be all right. #
0:21:19 > 0:21:22'In a dream world we'll probably end up known all around the world
0:21:22 > 0:21:27'and will have played in every single last stadium in the whole world'
0:21:27 > 0:21:29and we'll be very famous.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32Sounds like Max and Jade couldn't be going
0:21:32 > 0:21:34in more opposite directions.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41It's judgement day for Monifa. After struggling with her performance
0:21:41 > 0:21:43and working hard to improve,
0:21:43 > 0:21:47she's desperately hoping she'll get a distinction in her singing exam.
0:21:47 > 0:21:54Right, look at these! All of whom have earned distinctions!
0:21:54 > 0:21:57But is Monifa's name in the pile?
0:21:57 > 0:22:01Matthew Loretti. Up you get, Matthew.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03Distinction for Grade 6.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07Ella! Where are you, Ella?
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Distinction for Grade 6.
0:22:11 > 0:22:15Bessie! Distinction for Grade 5.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19Monifa! Where is Monifa?
0:22:22 > 0:22:25Well done. Super stuff. Well done.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29Distinction for Grade 6, Monifa. Well done.
0:22:29 > 0:22:32Monifa's done it and there's one person
0:22:32 > 0:22:35she can't wait to share the good news with.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38'To practise my songs, I used to sing to my mum quite a lot
0:22:38 > 0:22:42'so she knows the songs I was singing so I think she'll be really proud.'
0:22:42 > 0:22:47- 'Hello.'- Hi, Mummy. I just found out my singing results.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- 'OK, what did you get?' - I got a distinction.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- 'Oh, wow! That's really good.' - Thank you.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58Well done. I knew you could do it.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01'Getting a distinction has boosted my confidence
0:23:01 > 0:23:04'because I was quite shy when I went to perform my songs.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06'I think this has boosted my confidence a lot.'
0:23:06 > 0:23:09Not only has it boosted her confidence, it could mean
0:23:09 > 0:23:13Monifa's one step closer to landing a part in the end of year show.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20With rehearsals well under way,
0:23:20 > 0:23:23everyone's looking forward to the end of year show's opening night.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26The school is determined it's going to be better than ever.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30That means getting in the very best instructors,
0:23:30 > 0:23:33like professional dance choreographer, Mark Webb.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37I've worked with Blue, Steps, Take That, Girls Aloud, Boyzone,
0:23:37 > 0:23:39Destiny's Child, the list goes on.
0:23:39 > 0:23:42With a track record like that, it's no surprise
0:23:42 > 0:23:48he's a super-perfectionist who all the dancers strive to impress.
0:23:50 > 0:23:54He's very tough on you because he expects a lot out of everyone
0:23:54 > 0:23:57and he wants 150% all the time.
0:23:57 > 0:24:01Everything needs to be hit a certain way so we have a lot to live up to.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05Mark selected an elite troupe of the school's top dancers,
0:24:05 > 0:24:07including Alex, who worked so hard
0:24:07 > 0:24:10to win a lead in Mark's routine last year,
0:24:10 > 0:24:12and Layton, who's back in school,
0:24:12 > 0:24:14fresh from filming his new comedy series.
0:24:14 > 0:24:19I've been filming for six weeks, so I'm not as fit as I used to be.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21I've got to make sure I don't show it
0:24:21 > 0:24:24and keep up to the pace I would usually be at, if not better.
0:24:24 > 0:24:28Top dancers have to practise every day to stay at their peak.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31After six weeks out of the studio, Layton will have to dig deep
0:24:31 > 0:24:36if he's going to get through today's massive four-hour-long rehearsal
0:24:36 > 0:24:38- and impress Mark. - Go again.
0:24:43 > 0:24:47You just need to do your best or else he will pull you up on it
0:24:47 > 0:24:49and you don't want that in class.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52The reasons why I push the guys so hard
0:24:52 > 0:24:56is a sense of reality, really, of what the real business is about.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59They've got to give 100% whether it's a hot day, a cold day,
0:24:59 > 0:25:00headache, bad knee.
0:25:00 > 0:25:03I try to be real with them and tell them how it is out there.
0:25:03 > 0:25:07Layton's got to get to grips with Mark's complex hip-hop routine
0:25:07 > 0:25:09and keep up with the school's most talented dancers.
0:25:09 > 0:25:13But one hour in and Layton's already struggling.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16Breaking a sweat. I've only done it twice.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20And he needs to be careful, because Mark has noticed.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23Layton can be a little bit lazy at times.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26I like to push him as hard as I can because he is going to be a star.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29I know I can do better so I've just got to carry on.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33Let's hope so, because there's another three hours to get through.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36Got a little sweat on today, haven't we? Good. Here we go.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39MUSIC PLAYS
0:25:40 > 0:25:43Now Mark's putting his elite troupe through their paces
0:25:43 > 0:25:46with a back-breaking Latino-inspired partner routine
0:25:46 > 0:25:50involving throws, spins and lifts.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52That's it. You've got to get her...
0:25:52 > 0:25:55Can you see how she's past my shoulder?
0:25:57 > 0:26:00Layton's feeling the effects of six weeks out of the studio.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02Go again.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05But he knows pushing yourself to the limit is what it takes
0:26:05 > 0:26:10to be a professional dancer and he's desperate not to let Mark down.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14Boys, you'd best get your stuff together because the girls are tight.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18It takes every ounce of grit and determination to keep up the pace.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21Last one, we're done. The last one.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23MUSIC PLAYS
0:26:23 > 0:26:28But Layton pushes through the pain and makes it to the end.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30The six weeks have definitely not been lost
0:26:30 > 0:26:34because I was working, getting myself out there,
0:26:34 > 0:26:37but I came back and I'm back on track with everybody else.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40He's even managed to impress Mark, too.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43He's done great today. He's a fit lad. He's got so much talent.
0:26:43 > 0:26:44A lot of passion in there.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47THEY CHEER
0:26:50 > 0:26:53People, amazing today.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56That, how you're sweating now, that's what I expect.
0:26:56 > 0:26:59I expect you to be dripping. Cool.
0:26:59 > 0:27:02- Thank you. See you next week. - Thank you, Mark.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08The road to success is never easy.
0:27:08 > 0:27:12You can lose your way and your confidence.
0:27:14 > 0:27:18But if you believe in yourself and don't give up,
0:27:18 > 0:27:22it's never too late to get back on track.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29Next time on School For Stars,
0:27:29 > 0:27:33Tyler is presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37I'd never have thought I'd be asked to do a Lloyd Webber scholarship.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39I'm the only person here going for it.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42Head girl Georgia is put under pressure.
0:27:42 > 0:27:45- It's not your fault. - I don't want to let anyone down.
0:27:45 > 0:27:49Year 7 Johnny struggles to adjust to being in a new school.
0:27:49 > 0:27:51You need to sort it out, yes?
0:27:51 > 0:27:55- Anything to say to me?- Sorry. - I should think so.
0:27:55 > 0:27:58This is life at the School For Stars.
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