RHYDIAN ROBERTS

Age: 24

From: Powys, Wales

Job: Student and personal trainer

History: Rhydian currently lives in Birmingham where he goes to university, but he grew up in Powys, Wales.

Rhydian is a classical baritone singer and has had vocal training for the past seven years. He likes to sing popular opera and says if he released an album he's convinced the "whole of Wales would buy it".

When he was younger Rhydian was the strongest bench presser in Wales, but gave up weight lifting in his early teens to follow his passion for music. Rhydian sees taking part in the show as a chance to bring his style of music to the masses.

HMV's Gennaro Castaldo says: "Rhydian should be able to count on strong regional support. The success of Paul Potts in 'Britain's Got Talent' shows that classical 'crossover' is in, so Rhydian could be striking a chord with the viewing public."