I'd do anything - Final - Bye Samantha

[@laurenconrad1799]

I love how the way she's singing she's basically saying, "You haven't seen the last of me." And how true that is.

[@tomgallowitz]

Lauren Conrad Agreed, she went home smiling and knew that it wasn’t the end and indeed it wasn’t

[@kmasucci]

It's funny because she played Nancy anyway...and Eponine....twice!

[@nicolewhinnett641]

She played her more than twice! ;) west end, royal variety, brit awards, movie and 25th anniversary concert! She OWNS Eponine! Xxx

[@kmasucci]

Correction: she IS Eponine!

[@rebeccajimenez7760]

+Krista Masucci Haha and she wound up leaving her role for Nancy to be Eponine in the movie. She's just that great ^_^

[@rebeccajimenez7760]

And you know what? She wound up playing Nancy 3 years later anyway ;) Of course, she had to leave in the middle of her tour when she was offered the role of Eponine in the Les Miserables movie. Yeah, I think she has been doing VERY well for herself, you know, for someone who finished third here ;) She's just that sensational :)

[@TheGleeksrock]

Rebecca Jimenez also she's doing way better than Jodie. She was in les mis (stage and screen) she's going to be in a new movie musical called strike! and she's had so many other great roles

[@rebeccajimenez7760]

I gotta watch out for her new project in that case! So happy for her success! ^_^ She definitely deserves it.

[@amybellman4919]

Rebecca Jimenez she is also in a new film called 'Bitter Harvest' that is released on the 24th of February 2017 in the US. I'm not sure about a U.K. release but I'm hoping that it'll come out here! I'm definitely one of Sam's sprouts! So very proud of how far she has come not only as a performer but as a person as well. Reach for the stars Samantha, we love you! ❤

[@tomgallowitz]

Now she’s going to Elsa in UK Frozen next year

[@dalewhitmarsh5415]

And she was one of the first leads on pretty women!

[@42amylou]

She ended up being more successful than the other two put together!

[@rebeccajimenez7760]

+42amylou And she still got to play Nancy 3 years later. Haha! ^_^

[@nicolawebster3101]

Maybe 5 years ago. But Jessie Buckley is a hugely successful actress now.

[@dadhusfam]

She, Jessie Buckley, and Rachel Tucker are all having spectacular careers.

[@robertok4658]

Jessie's on her way to becoming one of the great actresses of her generation

[@TheGirlInGeekGlasses]

I don't understand why we need to compare women's successes?

[@avad.4370]

I’ve known Sam for years and she’s absolutely amazing. And I still can’t believe she was only 17 during this, and I’m so proud of how far she’s come.

[@thegreengirl1]

I love how at 0:17 she looks up, and suddenly it's like she's forgotten she was just eliminated, and she just BECOMES Nancy. She's wonderful.

[@ranawulan]

Yes Andrew, you do need her.

[@Blueboyo1]

As the man said: "I could listen to Sam Banks sing the phonebook ........"

[@alexthelizardking]

And she was never heard from again... Wait, yes we did!

[@monkeysocks5567]

She was eponine in les miserables

[@supergleek715]

I love how she is smiling even though she was eliminated. It shows how happy she was to get the experience.

[@tomgallowitz]

She will now playing Elsa in the West End Frozen next year, still the most successful contestant of all the West End talent searches

[@thewoodchuck1865]

Maybe I'm biased, but comparing this performance to Jodie's winning performance, I honestly think Sam did a lot better. Id say letting her go was a mistake, but if she had won this, she never would have played Eponine or been in the Lis Mis movie, and that role is what is really bringing her fame and a career. Strange how God works His plans for people.

[@lefinlay]

+K Catlin She was so incredible I think she would have anyway tbh. The prize was starring as Nancy in the WE revival so she would have had future endeavours. The girl who won the Sound of Music version played Eponine after Sam.

[@TheReginaldDwight]

+lefinlay Actually it was the girl who won Over The Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz version), Danielle Hope, who played Eponine after Sam. It was not Connie Fisher, who won How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria.

[@charlotte7388]

my favourite thing about this is that she sings with such determination and pride, she’s making sure people remember her and she’s proud of herself and that’s the most inspirational thing about this because look where she is now

[@charlottes.7795]

she is just so amazing. I love Samantha and I see why she ended up being Nancy anyway even though she didnt win.

[@imobob1553]

One of Andrew's stupid moments> I think the term, "Who's laughing now" comes into mind...

[@NicsVBoops]

I love that this is in my recommended! Now Samantha is Elsa in Frozen the musical!!! 💙❄️

[@emdielizabeth2927]

And now she is starring in a broadway show and has done an academy award nominated movie... she is incredible

[@th3m00nstone]

honestly I think that the fact that she ended up playing Nancy even though she was eliminated is better than if she had won because she proved everyone wrong. What an icon ❤️

[@tomgallowitz]

That and she ended playing Eponine in the Les Mis movie seems like despite going for Nancy and eventually playing her Eponine was her destiny and the role that made her a star

[@beckyward8097]

Samantha should have won it. I love Samantha barks.

[@jecka1982]

No the winners never actually do as well in life as the runners up. Look at Sam's career since! She's done amazing!

[@fullhousefan22forums]

Yes she knew she was out but she still managed to sing it perfectly!

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Samantha was always my favorite. :)

[@1ts0bvi0us]

I remember watching this show when I was younger!! Bring back memories!! It's so weird that I saw her on tv when I was younger and then again on the big screen for Les Mis!! It's shows how much time has gone by and in that time, things change a lot. For better or for worse. And in this case, you can definitely say it's for better. ;-)

[@MsMoniss]

OMG one of the best Nancy I have ever heard! absolutely AMAZING! and she is so beautiful!! once again - AWESOME girl!

[@ambertait8801]

Sam&Rachel where always my favourites and I cried so much when they left ! Funny how my 5 year old self liked the 2 who ended up being the most successful

[@ghostoftheschiavona]

i half wish all three of them had won. theyre all equally brilliant nancies in their own way. sam brings the emotion to the role, jessie brings the love to the role, and jodie brings the power. i think theyre ALL my favourite nancy

[@swansrus1]

She’s done so well. I think she’s the best leading lady around. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bman342a]

Great song, beautifully performed by Sam, in her best cockney too.

[@jecka1982]

I wanted Jessie to win. Was so gutted when Jodie got it. I'm so proud of Sam though as she's come so far. Amazing girl!

[@crystallily1]

Even in defeat she came out smiling : ) Love her, can't wait to see Sam as Èponine in the Les Miserables movie!!

[@japansplash88]

Amazing Sam awesomeness with the voice of an angel keep on going ....

[@marjean94]

she's just so amazingly talented

[@xXxScoutxXx]

I always cry watching this part and wasn't even up for Sam! I love how she was so gracious and smiley though.

[@phillipchesson5640]

Good. Not as good as the recordings you can hear of this song from her Oliver! tour, but her definitive rendition of this song will be for her academy award winning performance in the future film.

[@hyacinthobrien660]

I love Samantha! She should have won!

[@danhbk8]

this performance just made me smile (: shes got a lovely smile, and i just smiled along with her.

[@BethanLenz]

Samantha is fantastic!!! I got chills down my spine when I watched this. She is beautiful and has an amazing voice. I hope to follow in her footsteps when I'm older and she is an incredible role model :)

[@icethumbelina]

way to go Sam last laugh on you babe i`ll be seeing that movie as soon as it is out you will be awsome, gutted to miss you in the westend cos it is one of my fave shows x

[@graciehadlich]

Everything happens for a reason. She went on to play in Les Mis on stage and in the movie. She was in Frozen on Broadway and so many others that I didn’t mention. She had a great run here but has since gone on to do amazing things ❤️

[@VitaSmithMusic]

I'm actually so amazed at how far she's come.. saw les mis yesterday and...just...wow

[@justmeandtommy]

and now she's the best eponine of all time. well done, andrew.

[@gracielamia94]

Goosebumps every time

[@tinx1984]

Seriously, watching that again WOW, she blew me away.

[@bethmck]

Sam is amazing I was only 6 when this show was broadcasted so I cried when I found out she only came 3rd

[@rockylover3000]

the BEST performance. I got chills. this was wonderful she should have won.

[@babiedanii]

watching this in 2012 and it still gives me goose bumps ...

[@Kim-ss5bb]

I think samantha has been the most successful, She was in the stage version and film version of les mis , wicked and ended up playing nancy anyway

[@AnastasiaRosina]

Tears, she is so wonderful!!!

[@SexinessIsMine]

@SkiiSophie She pretty much did win. After she left this show, she did Cabaret, Les Miserables (Eponine), and now she's going to be Nancy in Oliver. plus, she's going to be on a Disney show.

[@rudolftrost3534]

The best Eponine ever!

[@vzetube77]

How could she have not won? Caught this episode by chance, it was unreal!! Is she performing anywhere???

[@Bubble734]

Wow she's so pretty! and a great singer i love this song

[@postproduction101]

This clip is from a contest Samantha joined called "I'd do anything". All contestants were fighting for the part of Nancy in the Oliver! musical. Samantha was placed in the top 3 and was eliminated. That's why they took off her necklace. I guess it has a symbolic meaning. She ended up playing Nancy anyway shortly after the contest ended and is now in the Les Miserables film playing Eponine. Go her!

[@graceabdel-moneim7922]

yep she has her own show with this guy called groove high on disney channel it is actually pretty awesome

[@emily-mn2oj]

aw I remember watching this and loving her

[@MyMrjag]

1 of the few occaisions where losing out on a competition like this can be a positive i am pretty sure she soon will be a multi award winner along with others in the cast and crew of les mis

[@liamholmes9169]

She is amazing to come 3rd.

[@tinx1984]

Poor Sam! She was my fave :( her rendition of this song is great, she really pulled it off brilliantly. I'm sure that she will be offered some amazing role soon.

[@McFatteh]

Damn this comment did actually age so well bahaha

[@Avalon4pagans]

she is just amazing, I'm glad she got a good role after losing this, she is outstanding in "Cabaret". by far one of the best performances of this song on the show.

[@marrukis4]

She may not have won "I'd do anything" But she played Eponine in West End for a year, got to encore her in the "25th anniversary", she got the chance to make a TV serie, then she got to play Nancy in Oliver AND she got cast as Eponine for Les Mis Movie. So I guess she won something way bigger than a contest

[@laurenelainebone]

I literally can't watch this without crying

[@Malzziz]

She's currently playing Sally Bowles in the UK touring Cabaret.

[@NataszaParzymies]

Sam's now more famous then all the contesters together! :)

[@iMoO13]

I saw Sam as Nancy in the Oliver! tour earlier this year, she was phenomenal and no doubt will be in the Les Mis film. Can't believe this was four years ago!

[@TayBee_123]

Goosebumps! Wow!

[@18trence]

that double nod at about 1.30 says she knows she's good, she knows she's nailed it and she knows she has a big future.

[@JoshHarro1989]

gorgeous gorgeous rendition, what a voice for a 17 year old!

[@winterstone21]

she was awesome as eopnine! especially in the 25th anniv at 02! awesome!

[@nicolewhinnett641]

Cry every time! :') shes so perfect!

[@siobhan5948]

That was flawless

[@Phantom2687]

Atleast she got discovered trough this. Playing Eponine in the 25th anniversary

[@Aaren_B]

Can't waite to see her as Nancy in Oliver (2011 UK Tour) in Cardiff ;)........

[@koriley]

This is probably Sam's best performance. She has the determination in her eyes and the vocal performance was good.

[@hole1991]

@Tessnesss Actually, I had my own ponounciation problem. I was also impressed when a girl would sing "me" as opposed to "may", which so many of them did.

[@mikas3655]

true, but she's playing Nancy in Oliver right now anyway, touring with them around the UK

[@NelenaLoveForever95]

@Glick23 Yes, you right! i Love Samantha in Les Mis...She's the BEST in Les Miserables 25th anniversary!

[@kidissocool]

shes truely incredible. im so excited for the Les Miserables movie to come out now because shes in it

[@akasha5]

Although I'm very happy that Jodie won, Sam grew on me so much throughout the show, and she blew me away with this - the best version of this song performed on the entire series, apart from the one Jodie did after she won. She would've been great in the role. I hope she gets offered something big soon!

[@cgct1010]

You can tell shes trying her hardest not to cry.

[@danni-jayrhodes-oneill2115]

How the hell did she not win? :|

[@ShadySadie29]

She did AWESOME in the play

[@pinkbananasmmoothie]

:( I wanted Sam to win since day one and this made me nearly cry :( ooh dam, i love sam

[@18trence]

Q. how can you start smiling before you finish singing?. A. talent and confidence. love her.

[@FrankieRoute]

I haven't heard anyone get the cockney accent right on the first couple of lines!! I loved Jodie and wanted her to win but this is FANTASTIC

[@Lizziegal1]

sent shivers down my spine at 0:54 O.O amazing

[@koriley]

This is one of the best versions. I think it is still below Sarah and Rachel's and even Jodie's first version, but still it is incredible. She did go out with a bang. Good for her and I hope she does get on.

[@hannahmarie3871]

SHE'S JUST SO AMAZING!!!!!!!!!?

[@rosiehadley6444]

If she'd won this show, she might not have been the Eponine we all know and love!

[@PresidentShum]

The last few notes makes me cry.

[@mawsley9]

There were 3 really talented people in the top 4, unfortunately the British public chose the odd one out as their winner. The editing by the BBC, plus the fact she was the one English against a bunch of Celts, helped in that cause

[@dracoslover123]

@Glick23 And she actually does end up playing Nancy as well ;)

[@mgc1022]

i heard she went on to be a great nancy. can't wait to see her take on eponine! :))

[@Becky4698]

What a Sweetheart! I love Sam so much.

[@ethelburga]

Nothing in this performance is less than perfect. Vocals pitch perfect. Wonderfully expressive and the cockney accent absolutely spot on. A star is born.

[@GracieGurl100]

She also played Sally Bowles in Cabaret :)

[@jamietmarie3]

Cut to eleven years later, she’s playing Vivian in Pretty Woman on Broadway, which is currently killing it at the box office

[@caitlinw04010]

I REMEBER WATCHING THOS

[@SenoraJimJob]

omg i just gt chills she shudve won

[@MelchiGabor1]

Neither Jessie's nor Jodie's versions captured me the way that Sam's did. She really should have won!

[@MegaHarrypotterfan22]

GOOSEBUMB ALERT!

[@lareinetammy]

Rachel was sooooooooooooo emotional in her version