BBC Host:Hello, and welcome to today’s live chat with "Girl Thing". Jodi, Anika, Nicki, Linzi and Michelle are ready to start answering your questions. Here’s the first question.
How long did it take you to write 'Last One Standing' and what was the inspiration for the lyrics?
Linzi: Basically it was about fun. It took about a day. It was really cool doing the song, it explains what we are about, it explains our characters to everyone.
One of you has really wild and wacky pink hair! What inspired you to go for this great colour ?
Michelle: It was an idea given by my manager. I have always played around with lacquer and things and so tried it out and thought, yep, this is good, and I stuck to it.
Hi, who are your idols?
Nikki: "Madonna", for creating the image of being able to wear what you want and being what you want. I also love "Shania Twain".
Jodi: "Celine Dion" and "Michael Jackson".
Anika: It has to be my mum.
Linzi: "Maria Carey" and "Boys To Men" - because I like soul music.
Michelle: I love Jon Bon Jovi, I saw him on a show last night and he was really, really gorgeous.
Who is the youngest one?
Jodi: I'm the youngest, I'm 16 yrs old but I am not a baby!
Michelle, where did you get the t-shirt you wore in the video for 'Last one standing'?
Michelle: I actually got it in Apple Tree in Covent Garden. Nikki spotted it. It was just after I had had my hair dyed and we thought it would go well with the colour.
Which country would you most like to visit?
All: Italy - Rome and do all the shops. America is also great and Hawaii and Singapore (Michelle).
What advice would you give other people on becoming singers?
Linzi: I would say if you are willing to take it seriously, get a singing tutor. You have to do everything, lots of practising and lots of auditions. When you go to auditions the best thing to do is just enjoy yourself. If you are seen to be enjoying yourself and having fun, people will warm to you. Don't just stand there, give it all you've got.
Which famous people did you fancy when you were younger?
Nikki: "Brad Pitt", he's really fit.
Jodi: "Holby" out of "Baywatch". I used to fancy him when I was young.
Linzi: Joe MacIntyre.
Michelle: Jason Priestly and Luke Perry!
How did you get the name "Girl Thing". Who thought of it?
Jodi: The way it came about was that we didn't have a name but people kept calling us "that kind of girl thing", so we thought it sounded good and decided to stick to it.
How old are you all?
Nikki: 20 yrs old.
Michelle: 21 yrs old.
Anika : 18 yrs, almost 19yrs.
Linzi: I'm 19 yrs.
Jodi: I'm 16 yrs, but 17 yrs soon!.
What part did you have in "Eastenders", Jodi?
Jodi: I was only an extra. I played a market girl.
Hi, where are you all from?
Jodi: London
Linzi: Manchester
Anika: Holland
Nikki: Bradford
Michelle: I'm from Mars...only kidding: I'm from Blackpool.
Where was your first performance?
Nikki; Pepsi Chart, we were doing a warm-up. We met Foxy, it was brilliant but we were very nervous.
Have you met anyone famous?
All: "Brian May", from "Queen", presenters of "FBI" and all those on the programme today."Five","Westlife", "Bewitched", "Atomic Kitten". Everyone we have met have been really, really nice to us.
What do you think of the other girls in pop eg. "Britney Spears"?
Anika: I love "Britney Spears", I am going to buy her new album. We love a lot of the pop stuff. The more the better.
Michelle: I like "Made in London".
I think your single is great. When does it come out?
All : It's released on the 12th June. Yippee!
What are your hobbies other than singing?
Anika: Annoying Michelle.
Michelle: Annoying Annika and horse riding.
Anika: Synchronised swimming. What were your jobs before forming a band?
Jodi: I was in a school!
Michelle: I worked in a cafe.
Nikki: I was in the musical "Grease", in the West End.
Anika: I did hairdressing when I was in school but singing was the main thing for me. I just wanted to know what is your favourite song at the moment?
Michelle: I love the new one by "Jon Bon Jovi".
Nikki: "Craig David's" - "Fill Me In". Craig said that we were a Maybe: but we would give him a hit.
Linzi: "Thong Song", and "Say My Name".
Do any of you have showbiz boyfriends?
All: No way!.
Jodi: My husband is "Leonardo Di Caprio" and we have four kids. No, only kidding but I'm sure every young girl would love to be.
Hello, I was wondering what the best thing is about being famous?
Linzi: We're not famous yet! But our tour manager drives us around and gets us chocolate whenever we want it.
Who is the chatterbox in the band? All: Linzi, she is such a chatterbox.
Linzi has just knocked water all over the table.
Nikki: When I start talking on the phone I can't stop. It's a "Girl Thing".
If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be? Michelle: The "Queen", I don't know why. It would be pretty cool just waving at everyone from a carriage.
Jodi: I would be the "Princess".
Nikki: "Jennifer Aniston" - just to get to "Brad Pitt".
All: Hoy to Annika's mum.....
All the girls are getting a bit naughty throwing water over each other!. Calm down girls!
What's your favourite film?
Jodi: Anything with "Julie Roberts". I think she is pretty cool.
Nikki: "Sixth Sense".
Anika, I love "Titanic".
Do you go to many parties?
All: Yes, there is always a party with "Girl Thing". But we haven't been to any real pop star things.
What does Jodie like in a man?
Jodi: I like a nice smile, a nice personality, someone who can make me laugh. Someone strong and manly, who can protect me.
Do you like being compared to the "Spice Girls"?
All: Yes, we do, but we are not the "Spice Girls". If we can have their success then that would be brilliant. If it wasn't for them, then there we probably wouldn't be here. They opened up so many doors.
Did you know each other before the band?
All: No, we didn't, we all met at the audition.
Which football team do you support?
Michelle: I don't do football. I like rugby better. Linzi: "Man United".
Jodi & Anita: "Arsenal".
Nikki : Like any team that the person asking the question likes.
What's your favourite soap?
Michelle: We like anything. Anika: I do love "Dawsons Creek" even though it's not a soap.
What was FBI like, did you enjoy it?
All: It was fantastic, brilliant, a real good laugh. All the presenters were really nice.
"Girl Thing", what's your next song called?
Jodi: We think it might be "So You Wanna" - watch this space!
Who is the bossiest?
All: Nikki.
Nikki: Sorry, I'm bossy, but not in a nasty way.
Have you always wanted to be pop stars?
Michelle: Yes, doesn't every little girl?
Do you ever argue?
All: No, yes, no, yes, of course. They're usually only little arguments. All best friends argue, don't they?
Just time for one more question...
Are you doing any shows this summer? If you are, where?
All: We are doing the "Disney Channel Kids Awards" in Birmingham and the "Smash Hits Roadshow" and hopefully "Party in the Park". Hopefully everything.
Here are the guys with a final word…
All: Stay cool, be happy and be yourself - it's a "Girl Thing". Buy the single, it's out on the 12th June
