NEWPORT cleaner Kathleen Jenkins has spoken of the overwhelming support she has received since wowing the judges on Britain’s Got Talent.

The 25-year-old of Commercial Road, Newport, sailed through to the next round on Saturday, April 23, with a performance of Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones.

Since then, the singer has been whisked to London, met Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain, appeared on Loose Women and received a video message from star soprano Katherine Jenkins.

On the surprise video message played live on Good Morning Britain, the star told Newport’s Mrs Jenkins, “You have got all of Wales behind you, I’m behind you and I’m rooting for you to go all the way.”

Speaking of the support — which includes hundreds of fan messages and more than 3,00 new twitter followers— the Newport hopeful reflected: “It all feels very surreal and like a dream.”

“In the past I would be lucky if I would receive a text or two a week and it’s so nice to see people who went to St Michael’s RC Primary School with me go out of their way to send me a message.”

Mrs Jenkins' family, including 55-year-old mum Noreen, watched the live screening of her performance at Gilligans, Newport, with owner Kerry Robinson hosting a buffet and karaoke.

She currently lives at her parent’s home with her husband Shaun, 26, with walls adorned with pictures and trophies showcasing her singing achievements.

Dad Peter Jenkins, 55 used to run a karaoke at the Orb Club, Jenkins Street and was “absolutely speechless” by the response to his daughter's performance.

“She has been made promises over the years by people and now it’s actually happening. It’s hard to explain. I’m still choked up about it.”

Sister Hellina Beake, 30, said: “On Saturday it was the first time my eight-year-old son Duncan had ever seen her sing. He was absolutely ecstatic and wouldn’t stop bragging about it at school.

“I’m proud of her, she deserves it and I hope she goes far. This could be the start of something very good for her.”

Mrs Jenkins added: “On Monday night when I visited Warehouse 54 a girl came up to me and just burst into tears and it’s so nice.

“Since I have been a kid people in Newport have been so supportive, from the Share Centre and Urban Circle to Newport City Council letting me sing at their Christmas lights when I was 15.”

“People don’t realise the support you get from a place like Newport. We may not be as big as London but we support our own,” she added.