Age: Sixty something.

Birthplace: Cardiff.

Musical Style: Big belters.

Fashion Sense: Never has a flag been put to so many sartorial uses. After the tent look of the opening ceremony she thankfully added a sequinned bodice and, therefore, a bit of figure-hugging shape for the closing ceremony.

World Cup Entrance: Suit-ably diva-esque, raising her arms to receive her public. Was so busy basking at one point she nearly tripped over a Welsh schoolboys rugby player.

Performance: Was she or wasn't she? Still looked a tad uncomfortable in World In Union but at least mouth and lyrics were in perfect sync, whether or not she was miming. Much more at home for We'll Keep A Welcome, looked like Belting Bassey at her best.

Musical Relevance to the Occasion: No product placement here, just the world cup anthem and an unashamedly sentimental rendition of one of Wales's more syrupy numbers.

Crowd Reaction: The minute she walked in the joint they went wild.

Age: 13.

Birthplace: Cardiff.

Musical Style: Started out aged eight singing "big belters like Shirley Bassey" but has since switched to light classical repertoire and global advertising theme-tunes.

Fashion Sense: Tammy Girl meets Gucci. Decked out for Rugby World Cup Closing Ceremony in jeans, sequinned T-shirt and fur-trimmed red suede.

World Cup Entrance: Cutesy grin, plus lots of waving.

Performance: Sparkly-eyed, in tune and, most importantly, didn't look as if she was miming.

Musical Relevance to the Occasion: Just Wave Hello includes lots of "world in harmony" type lyrics, so beloved of international sporting event closing ceremonies. But it's of even greater relevance if you're a Fiesta driver as it happens to be the extended jingle for Ford's new multi-million pound advertising campaign.

Crowd Reaction: Decent cheer, mingled with inevitable cynicism reserved for talented kiddie stars.