Abigail Stephenson may only be 11 years old, but she is already well on the way to becoming the next Beyonce!

The youngster of Great Mistley, Vange, has just returned from a holiday at Butlins, in Minehead, where she scooped first prize in two singing competitions.

Performing as r&b singer Mya, Abigail won the judges' favour at the holiday park in a Stars in their Eyes competition and she will now go through to the final in December.

Abigail also won the Talent UK competition with her version of Britney Spears' Toxic and was given a trophy. Her ultimate pop idol is Beyonce.

Her father Clinton, 44 said: "I am so proud of her. She loves entertaining."

Published Tuesday August 31, 2004

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