Follow Me, Fantine!

[@cherieaidanlife]

Carrie in a dressing room just feels right😊

[@butchupman]

Yes.

[@carawilson8016]

Cherie&AidanLIFE true

[@AlyssasTheatreVlog]

retweet

[@ellanamukasa8888]

I saw Carrie as Fantine. My mum, who's a long-time superfan of Les Miserables, didn't think that anyone could sing 'I dreamed a dream' better than the original. Carrie Hope Fletcher, I kid you not, your spectacular performance made my mum cry from happiness. And I didn't see you as Veronica, so seeing you live with such an iconic song was what I was most excited about the whole day :-) Thank you for being so awesome! And good luck for your next show!

[@pisto30]

"I am happy. I am healthy. I am loved. I am successful!" I LOVE that!

[@secondIDIOT]

I teared up during that part. I dont know why

[@pisto30]

@@secondIDIOT Same!

[@evadege90]

When, at 9:48, you say: "I'm *on my own* in my dressing room"... yeah, that made me giggle :D.

[@augustwogsland3309]

Me too lol

[@dibti0]

Came to find a comment like this!

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

ON MY OWWWNNNN

[@cosettefauchelevent5495]

I almost forgot she did Eponine too...!

[@tharcblack]

"I am happy I am healthy I am loved I am successful" I love that.

[@glitterbaby00]

tharcblack Go forth and smash it! ♥️

[@JustEz]

Really interesting watch Carrie - great to see the ‘backstage’ view of a production - thanks so much!

[@catchthiscurio9757]

JustEz Hope to see you on the West End stage too before long!!

[@SheLivesHerDream]

Carrie! I need to tell you immediately! 😱 You have inspired me so so much over the past few years, and now I've done it! 😭 I got into drama school! I'm making me dream come true, that has grown over the years by watching you - and in fact, meeting you (e.g. my Addams Family vlog!). Thanks for putting all this positivity out there, I know I wouldn't be where I am without you. And I'll be vlogging my entire drama school experience, in the hopes of inspiring someone too. xx 🎭✨

[@aprilsisley3032]

I can't believe that you have appeared in Les Miserables 3 times! You should feel so proud of your self xx

[@TechnologyFML]

Technically five times, I believe. Child Eponine, high school production, professional Eponine, Dubai Eponine, and now Fantine!

[@22SeaJay]

When she's old enough she should come back as Mme Thenardier 😊

[@aprilsisley3032]

@@TechnologyFML yeah, I did see that i just mentioned the main 3 characters she has portrayed but still 5 is pretty impressive☺

[@aprilsisley3032]

@@22SeaJay that would be amazing,call her agent!😂

[@adreasdegrecia]

No one: Carrie: SO WHEN I WAS VERONICA I WAS ON STAGE FOR 100% OF THE SHOW SO 100% OF MY SHOW WAS 100% OF THE SHOW SO IF I SCREWED UP 28,34920% OF MY SHOW THEN I WOULD'VE SCREWED 28,34920% OF THE SHOW BUT WITH FANTINE IF I SCREW UP ONE LINE OF MY SHOW I WILL HAVE SCREWED UP 36,901202% OF THE SHOW

[@adreasdegrecia]

this reminds me of me and my anxiety having a conversation at 4am

[@roscoestanley4858]

@@adreasdegrecia I laughed so hard at this 🤣

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

Lollllllll 😂😂😂😂😂😂💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@psychokittypancake]

I used to work at a coffee shop and we would clean the milk steamers when they stopped working as well by steaming a cup of water with it, that might help yours. Also, great video!

[@gilesdeacon2412]

Can we please acknowledge how stunning that violin / string section portamento was at 13:50

[@mollytapper8945]

who’s here because they luckily got tickets to the extra 6 weeks of the concert and want to get excited!!!

[@IWillBeHers]

Do you still have post-mortem treats? I mean, this is the third show in which you've died 😂

[@sophiemei835]

IWillBeHers and i mean she died inside in heathers aswell...

[@IWillBeHers]

@@sophiemei835 what? Veronica doesn't die. Comes close, but not quite. I was more thinking of Eponine, Fantine, and Beth.

[@novaluna2829]

IWillBeHers they were joking about figuratively dying, lmao

[@ellieduff6174]

I got weirdly retrospective watching this video. I found your channel just before you were about to leave Les Miserables for the first time. I was in high school then and now I'm about to start my senior year of college! We've both grown so much! I love your videos! Thank you for making them for all these years, Carrie. Thanks for being my honorary big sister!

[@frostedjosieos3193]

Tom & Gi's iconic green cabinets

[@withflaws]

I was lucky enough to come and see the show last night. It was weird seeing Carrie not playing Eponine, but she made a fantastic Fantine too! The show was amazing, and I think the music from the concert is actually better than the full production. I guess as they have to concentrate less on staging they can focus more on the music. Also Carrie was so lovely at stage door, such a privilege to meet you yesterday ❤️

[@tessima]

Can you explain how it's different to the normal musical version? I still don't really get it 🤔

[@withflaws]

Tessi M there is less physical set and the staging is different to the full production. They’re all still in costume but most of the time they just sing in to microphones at the front of the stage although there are a few exceptions. There isn’t as much moving around either and the cast sit on the stage on tiered seated for most of the performance. Also the band is seating up above the stage in view of the audience which is interesting to watch too.

[@amandagilhooly9411]

Are you going to do a video of you singing your Fantine songs! I’d love to hear it

[@CheeseisFragrant]

"I am happy, I am healthy, I am loved, I am successful'. Well if that isn't the most wholesome thing I ever did hear 💕

[@ginat.8064]

This gives me so much nostalgia. I remember watching all your vlogs back when you played Eponine, among with Rob and Anton's christmas calendar. So lovely to see you back on the show! Can't wait to see you perform in October!

[@jamied4430]

Never clicked so fast! I've been waiting for this moment

[@ErikDijk]

Jamie D dude your initials are JD

[@Kelisity]

Dressing rooms with a fridge are WINNING

[@siyeonsdreamcatcher]

I loved how they all did affirmations that’s so cute I love it!

[@corvus1374]

At the same billing level as Ball and Boe, Carrie is a STARRRRR.

[@karenelliott8079]

OMG sweetie you are so hard on yourself... I am sure those little imperfections are never noticed by your audience ... but you also have an incredible work ethic ... that's why you inspire so many others. Coming to see your performance on 11th September with my girls (22 and 27) and my eldest daughter's fiancè , who are mad about you too ... you keep us all smiling and entertained daily. Keep doing what you do, we love it. Lots of Love xxx

[@lilyk5898]

A. The unintended les mis pun at 9:48 is the best B. I'M FINALLY WATCHING BACKSTAGE VLOGS ON TIME!!!! I didn't properly discover you until after Heathers, so since you announced Fantine, I binged on Eponine, Truly, Wednesday and Veronica ❤️

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

I only discovered her after Heathers too actually 😂 So yeah I’m just binging Carrie videos rn

[@annanightingale678]

Kind reminder that Oliver's note was addressed to 'Poomkin' and he's such a Hufflepuff and they are so cute and aghhhh!!

[@worzelgummidgefilminglocat8316]

Love the fact that Carrie gives the brilliant Worzel Gummidge a mention at 0:05 here and includes a lovely photo of Jon Pertwee as the much loved scarecrow. Funnily enough this year is the special 40th Anniversary of the Original TV Show which starred Jon Pertwee and Una Stubbs!

[@daisymurf4727]

It's so inspiring to see a fantine who is so talented and the same shape as me!! Can't wait to see this in October!! 🖤🖤

[@LaurenTaylor1999]

Saw you on Monday 19th and OH MY GOODNESS, you were incredible!!! I was crying throughout I Dreamed a Dream because your voice is so beautiful! Please keep inspiring people as you have inspired me so much ❤️

[@thewrongalice]

The pinkish eyeshadow you wear as Fantine is so flattering on your dark eyes! It's really beautiful!

[@nadjafreier5757]

Finally! 😍 Seeing you back in Les Mis makes me incredibly happy!

[@mustbeinwantofawife]

I screamed when I saw the title, freaking yes!

[@alexonmymind4925]

WORSEL GUMMAGE! I USED TO WATCH THAT AS A KID. it scared me alot! Always love you carrie x Edit: who else was spooked how much carrie looked like she used to with long hair. Reminds one of the past les mis

[@chlobo123]

Carrie is my absolute favourite Fantine. I just watched it with my mum and we both cried. Such a raw emotional power to her voice. Wish I’d seen it sooner. ❤

[@vickislater7919]

''I am happy, I am healthy, I am loved, I am successful''... I need this kinda of motivation in life!

[@SuperLexica]

I really love your hair when it's pinned up! Suits you so well in my opinion!

[@kirsten6717]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that Oliver calls Carrie Poomkin and that that is the single most adorable thing ever. Also, I love these vlogs, I am obsessed by behind the scenes and Carrie is such a wonderful person to make them, all the love

[@katieschulz8459]

I’m so excited to see this because Fantine is my favorite character I’ve ever played and I got interested in musical theatre when I was was 12 by watching Carrie. I’m 18 now and in my senior year so it feels so satisfying to see my idol play my favorite character. Love you Carrie!

[@charlie..mackeyy]

knowing that carrie has watched glee makes me love her even more

[@3Sofaa]

Perfect timing! Flying to London tomorrow and seeing the show on friday! Can't wait! Which colour does the Fantine heart have since Veronica was blue and Wednesday was black? 😄🖤💙💛

[@ragnkja]

3Sofaa Yellow seems right, reflecting the “gold on her head”

[@bcoolfool1014]

Think I saw purple?

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

Lol, purple used to be Carrie’s favourite colour too (it’s apparently green now)

[@alanaoneill1391]

I’m just home from les mis and I must say u were amazing the whole thing was amazing u prob won’t read this but thank you and the rest of the crew for making it a lovely evening I will never ever forget !!!

[@sarahabraham8743]

On behalf of all the hopefuls...GOOD LUCK CARRIE! You’ll smash it as Fantine 😍

[@AlexReilly]

I've been following you for years, so I'm EXTRA excited that I'll get to see you as Fantine while I'm studying in London this fall! So happy for you!! :)

[@cassieosbourne7666]

Very strange that a Sondheim show is not on at the Sondheim

[@ElinorMahoney]

I thought that!

[@hattie2525]

I worked on the film version of Les Mis and it will always have a special place in my heart but I have never seen the stage play. Kinda hoping you go back into the full version cast as I world love to see you perform some of those beautiful songs.

[@lottiepink2905]

Omg so excited! Coming to see you on a girl trip with my grandma, nanny and mum! You’ll be amazing! Xx

[@aoifex805]

This is why I enjoy when notifs work! BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@Luna3141592]

"I need a wee, but it's fine 'cause I die in half an hour" something about that really spoke to me

[@mollieschofield221]

"And there we have it...I am dead" 😂 love that

[@sweetheart1991]

I’ve seen Carrie as Fantine and Eponine and she is amazing, what a great singer and actress

[@elliethornton1234]

trying extremely hard not to ball my eyes out!!! This makes me so unbelievably happy and nostalgic, really talking me back to 15 year old me watching your old les mis vlogs, now 20 I feel like I’ve grown up with you!!Well and truly the big sister I never had, thankyou thankyou thankyou❤️

[@taffy3857]

Loved this! So amazing to see such a bunch of talented performers (many of which I've seen in various performances of Les Mis) in one space. Follow Me Fantine is a great idea!

[@lolsyberry11]

I absolutely love watching your videos Carrie, I'm so glad that you've continued to make such regular great content for all these years! You are fab xxx

[@emmablack565]

The fact you were watching glee made me so happy

[@amermaid8400]

Loved the “Follow me, Fantine!” You are a ray of sun, Carrie! ☀️ Wishing you all the best and please don’t be too harsh on yourself about “screwing up more %”, you are doing a wonderful job. 🌻✨

[@mkp5530]

i’ve been rewatching ur watch me wednesday and veronica vlogs so this is much appreciated!!

[@AmeliaBell28]

I love seeing you back in Les Mis! It's been so fun seeing all the different shows you've done since leaving in 2016 but there's something about seeing you in Les Mis that feels so nostalgic and... comforting? I started watching your channel in 2014 so maybe it feels like not *that* much time has passed after all, even though it can feel like an eternity!

[@maialeckey8132]

I saw the show and still can’t get over how incredible it was

[@RemainingEcho]

Hi Carrie! I saw the show last week and you and the rest of the cast were so amazing! I had such a great time and I will forever remember that day and all the beautiful voices I got to hear. Love you lots 💕

[@augustwogsland3309]

It is weird that watching this made me nostalgic from when you were playing Eponine. Like I know it must be way weirder for you, Carrie. But as someone who's been watching your videos since like 2012, this is just reminding me so much of your first Follow Me Friday and I really love it. So proud of you, girl. Not that the opinion of this internet stranger matters much.

[@lucygrayson6034]

My mum never watched Glee when it was aired in the UK so she's watching it and I'm rewatching it and I'm falling in love all over again!!!

[@ashtually]

I watched the show on Saturday evening! It was honestly the most incredible thing I've ever seen on stage. Everyone was amazing, and the atmosphere in the audience (even at the far back!) was awesome. Thank you so much!

[@xAbbieCx13]

I have been lucky enough to have seen Les Mis twice already, we only planed on going the one time on Saturday 17th, but were walking past the Gielgud as people were going into the theatre for the matinee on Tuesday 20th and my mum said "should we ask the box office if they have any tickets?" and just like that we were watching it again. You are absolutely flawless as Fantine! The entire cast is so perfect, the production is just incredible. xx

[@lenaschubert5533]

SO SO happy that you are taking us along your acting job again! Also, you look so happy Carrie, glad to see it

[@MsBlulucky]

Jeez Carrie, why do you always have to work in such great productions?! I flew from Germany to London just for Heathers last year, but I can't do that like every few months! This really bothers me! 😋😘💙

[@oliverdavis2422]

Love how she's like I have to die soon ... I'm dead and above me right now their in Paris then "its hald way through the wedding" ive seen the show a few months ago actually and it really is just that eventful 😂😂😂

[@ChantalMusic92]

nice typo in the thumbnail ;) also "I die in about half an hour" killed me, the way you said it so casually!

[@cerilennon4863]

I came and saw you on Saturday, it's my second time seeing you in Les Mis (first time was you as Eponine) and you performed AMAZINGLY! Honestly and truly can say that that was the best rendition of I Dreamed A Dream I've ever heard in my life. You were brilliant xxx

[@rubydeanmusic]

Carrie, I saw you in the Les Mis Concert this evening and...oh my goodness. I’m so disappointed I didn’t get to see you afterwards because I really wanted to thank you for such an incredible show. I was so moved, and brought to tears many many times, partly just in awe of it all. And your voice, it’s just so wonderfully beautiful and I think I will always remember that final scene as Fontine appeared to Jean Varjon, just like an angel. I couldn’t help but cry, you did it so so well, and though I’m sure you hear this all the time and must know it by now, I just had to say so too. But really, it is such an amazing show and I will remember it forever. I hope someday I can thank you in person. A lot of emotions took place this evening, and I am so grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@igast96]

So I just saw you in Les Mis the concert and HOLY GUACAMOLE I was a hot mess the entire time. You were phenomenal, the ensemble were phenomenal, the orchestra were phenomenal. I truly feel blessed to have seen this beautiful production based upon my favourite show. Thank you.

[@martireads9655]

It's so great to see you back at Les Mis. I saw you in Les Mis as Epione in like late 2015 and you were amazing!

[@nowayitsjennie]

We saw the evening performance on this day! You were absolutely amazing, it’s obviously a very emotional role anyway but you brought such a tenderness and we really felt every emotion that Fantine was experiencing. Of course the rest of the cast are phenomenal as well, I will literally never forget the experience, what a dream to have seen it!

[@stayweirdkids7243]

words cannot explain how much I love Bradley Jaden!

[@hazesays3047]

Laying in my hotel room having just watched the show. Whole thing is stunning! If given the opportunity go and see it!

[@lauraburdekin6559]

AH I do love your behind the scenes vlogs when you're in a show. So much fun!

[@cooldood37]

I don’t think I ever been this excited for a video!!!

[@em8842]

I love these videos. I love how sweet and outgoing you are with your cast mates. You just seem like great company tbh, and I love how much you goof off with the rest of the actors - it's fun to see how informal it is right on the other side of the curtain and how much fun you all have. It's like getting a glimpse into another world lol.

[@samuelbrown112]

God she’s gorgeous. She’s looks and seems so happy! Love these vlogs.

[@katieboyle8085]

Carrie I’m not a big commenter but you deserve to feel the same joy I feel watching ur videos!! Ur fab ✨✨

[@LolaGabriella]

Oh that positive affirmation you did before the show is so lovely!

[@lisabatchelor5659]

Loved watching this! i came to see the concert the first monday it was open and absolutely loved it and it still made me cry! Thanks for sharing what goes on backstage & you were fab when i saw it!

[@allieguerrini5708]

Carrie I thought you looked good as Eponine but holy crap you look AMAZING as Fantine too, like how are you so beautiful???❤️🤷🏻‍♀️💕

[@suzanneriggs4006]

I went to the evening performance on Saturday 17th August and the show was absolutely amazing! Just before the show, while we were enjoying a drink, my now Fiancé to proposed 💖 So a big Thank You to all involved in the concert! You truly made our evening a very memorable and special one! 🥰🍾🥂

[@ameliabywaters1445]

Omg earl carpenter, the one you went on about staying in his dressing room, came into my school yesterday to do a workshop with us and we are doing a show with him!!💘💘🤪🤪🤪

[@Hanne736]

Can someone please put this happy/healthy/loved/successful-thing on a loop for me so I can play it wherever I go k thanks

[@bibilodge1012]

yes, yes YESS!! been waiting for another carriehopefletcher vlog all month and the gods have spoken. Best way to start a rainy wednesday

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

I remember going to the Queens (now the Soundheim) and seeing Les Mis for the first time back in 2015 with you and Rob as Marius and Eponine and it is an experience I will never forget! Thanks for making that experience so enjoyable and memorable and I'm so happy that you're having fun with this new role in this beloved show!!

[@Ninaaa961]

Carrie this is so exciting! I remember seeing you announce being cast as eponine and now you’re fantine and it suits you so well ahhh!!! Congratulations you deserve this so much xx

[@Abbie1004]

i love these types of videos! i love just watching you get ready for a show and how things go behind the scenes and all that. you are happy, healthy, loved and successful. i love that bit :) love you carrie x

[@MeganLensink]

was an absolute dream to see you last week!! genuinely still trying to comprehend how incredible this whole production is and how phenomenal you are! fingers crossed i can make it back at least once more + for closing! all the love + luck for the next few months 💗

[@bonkser2267]

this is so wholesome and refreshing to see after the week ive had haha thanks so much carrie!!

[@nataliemidwinter9404]

I had the huge honour of seeing Les Mis concert on the opening night (10th August) and OMG I was blown away! I nearly SOBBED at I Dreamed a Dream. Thank you for doing stage door that night as well. No need to apologise either for making me cry nearly XD It just means you've done a cracking job and something that only a handful of shows have actually made me do before!

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

So glad to hear it's all going well! I know you're super busy so could you consider opening community contributions for captions as a lot of the subtitles for auto captioning are wrong!

[@beckythompson3679]

Carrie you are such an incredible woman and an inspiration to all I saw you in war of the worlds in December 2018 and you were amazing ❤️❤️ xxx

[@Annie-pz5cr]

ahhhh listening to the wedding reminded me of being in les mis in high school! i was joly so i also had a little travel to the wings during the wedding so i could come out and sing the end as a lil barricade ghost. so many memories and such a great show to be a part of. wish i could see you as fantine but my life will forever be blessed having seen you as eponine ☺️

[@izziemoss8262]

It was so lovely to be able to see you perform on Saturday and the whole cast were simply incredible and what made the day even more special was accidentally bumping into you before the show - thank you so much for being so lovely!

[@Kate-wp9ut]

So happy you're back in Les Mis, I'm a slight Les Mis obsessive so nice to see the backstage vlogs of the new version. Which I'm seeing very soon

[@LolaGabriella]

I have never clicked a notification so fast. Can't wait to see the show in September!!

[@llm210]

You can clean the milk steamer out by steaming some hot water in the jug for a few seconds 2-3 times. Just don’t leave the jug in the steamer overnight as it will completely wreck the machine xx

[@BrianaBurnside]

whoa. That little pre show chant got me weirdly emotional.