Wickford woman Christine Baker appeared on TV's Big Breakfast this morning to show off her skills as Essex's pushiest mum!

The 37-year-old told the nation her all-singing, all-dancing daughter Amie-Rose just needed a few gentle shoves in the right direction to make her showbiz dreams come true.

She hoped that someone out there might give her 12-year-old a scholarship to help pay for costly classes at the Stagecoach stage school.

Christine was invited on to the show after presenters Johnny Vaughan and Kelly Brook launched a Pushy Mothers slot to try to find the country's most forceful mum.

Christine, of Belchamps Road, sent in several letters about Amie plus a video of her performing.

She revealed all her pushy secrets live on TV while Amie, whose talents have earned her many medals, performed Des'ree's hit You've Got To Be.

Christine admitted: "I do make her go to auditions and sometimes she objects. "She wakes up in the morning and says 'I don't really want to go today' so I say 'never mind, you're going'.

"Sometimes I feel a bit sorry for her but I don't want her to miss out."

Fortunately, Amie doesn't mind her mother's over-eagerness too much - she's keen to make a living as a dancer and singer when she's older.

The mum's current crusade is to try to get Amie, who attends Beauchamps School in Wickford, a scholarship.

Anyone who would like to offer Amie a helping hand can call Christine on 01268 571834.

No rest for Amie - mum Christine is always pushing her into performing

Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY

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