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The audience buzzed as the show started. Marilyn sat with the other nine contestants from the first semi-final. Charisse had her fire back, she reached over and clasped Marilyn's hand.

"I saw your video;" Marilyn said, "to quote a friend, it's effing brilliant."

Charisse smiled and squeezed Marilyn's hand tighter.

The judges took turns announcing the results. Don't let me win. One, two, three, four people stood and waved in victory. Then confusion as the ...