TJ was crowned Paraiso School of Samba Queen of the Bateria - after one of the most exciting competitions ever - at Guanabara on 10 July 2006.

The independent judging panel comprised TV show host Paul O'Grady, singer Marc Almond, carnivalist Peter Winchester (Dragons), choreographer Les Child,
Mark Tyme, Michael Costiff and dancer Andre Portasio (English National Ballet).

"We should have one of these every week!' said Paul O'Grady.

Thanks to our judging panel and all those who took part - and congratulation to TJ.

See the competition