Reporter Luke Patrick is live at Blackpool Illuminations Switch on 2024
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00:00Hello, my name is Luke Patrick. I'm a journalist for the Blackpool Gazette.
00:03I'm here at the Blackpool Eliminations and we're just starting to hot up.
00:06We're expecting it to start at 5pm with performances from Sydney Christmas, Ella Henderson and Kimberly Wyatt.
00:12With the celebrity star turning on the Eliminations being Mel B.
00:16We're excited and we're keeping you updated throughout the night.
01:00Music
01:22Welcome Blackpool!
01:24Hey!
01:30Give it up for the Roman Rebels!
01:33Woo!
01:35How cool is that?
01:37Music
01:53Woo!
01:55Music
02:12Let's go!
02:14Music
02:37Let's see those hands in the air!
02:39Music
02:45What was your initial reaction when you first got the call that you'd be performing at the Eliminations?
02:51I couldn't believe it because this is going to be the biggest live audience that I've ever performed in front of.
02:59So I was super nervous, super excited.
03:03Very surreal moment. This is like, okay, this is happening.
03:07Serious. It was great. It was good. I'm excited.
03:11What would be your message to everyone who's come out to celebrate the Eliminations and see you perform tonight?
03:17Massive thank you. Massive thank you. Enjoy your evening and never give up on your dreams because I'm so glad I didn't.
03:25I nearly did but, you know, I don't know.
03:29If it was the biggest crowd and it was such a moment for you, how did your family react when you told them?
03:35What was the reaction to the moment?
03:37I don't think they understood how many people came.
03:42So my mum looked this morning and then booked a train and she's just got here. She's just up there.
03:49She couldn't believe it. She couldn't miss it.
03:51Have you been to Blackpool before? Have you come here as a kid?
03:53No.
03:54So it's your first time?
03:55No, my first time.
03:56What's been your first impressions?
03:58Well, the sun is great. It is like I'm in a different country to be honest.
04:03This is like the strip. Everyone's having the best time.
04:07I'm, you know, party town. Am I right? Party central? Party central?
04:11Yeah, I think that's pretty accurate.
04:12I feel that. I'm excited for the nightlife. I'm not going to lie. I can imagine it's like pumping.
04:17Wait till they light it up.
04:20Yeah. Oh no.
04:22So it'll be your first time at the Eliminations as well?
04:24Absolutely. So this is massive. I'm excited.
04:55Oh no.
05:13How do you like me?
05:24How do you like me?
05:54How do you like me?