MerseyGirls

MerseyGirls (formerly Just Us) are a dance troupe from The Wirral. The group is made up of Annie and Alice, Alice’s sister Julia, Rebecca and Poppy. The group attracted much attention because of member Julia Carlile, who suffers from scoliosis, which she mentioned at the audition. She had been diagnosed at the age of six. Previously, it was claimed that without a £78,000 spinal operation, she would not be able to continue dancing.Simon Cowell hinted during the semi-final that he would pay for her operation, which was confirmed after the show.[14]  Carlile subsequently underwent the operation in the US in August.[15]