AN actor from Somerset has been crowned the series winner of a Mamma Mia themed ITV reality TV show.

After a stunning finale, it was announced on Sunday December 10 that Tobias Turley, from Street, was the series' joint overall winner along with fellow actor Stevie Doc.

Tobias grew up in the Somerset town before moving on to attend the Guildford School of Acting at 18.

Following his degree in Musical Theatre, he starred as Kurt in Heathers the Musical at The Other Palace in London.

Now aged 22, Tobias has chosen to play the role of Sky due to his love for the 'timeless' musical of Mamma Mia.

His favourite ABBA song is ‘Does Your Mother Know’ as he relishes in performing it whilst working at his job at a bar in Soho which requires him to sing on the tables.

"In terms of song that sums me up, I think ‘Take A Chance’ because it’s quite cheeky!" he added.

The Somerset born-and-bred star explained how much he has enjoyed his time on the ITV reality TV show.

"It really does mean a lot," he said.

"It’s quite a scary thing to get up and sing and act in front of people, to put yourself out there in front of a nation sat in front of their TV… but it means a lot to me to know that I got onto the show.

"It’s a nice reminder that I’m actually alright at doing what I’m doing.

"I’m excited for everyone to see the show, to see how amazing everyone is, to show what I can do.

"My family are always very supportive of what I do, both my parents did amateur-dramatics when they were young and still dabble in it now!"