Katy B: 'I auditioned for Harry Potter role'

Katy B has revealed that she auditioned to play Hermione in the Harry Potter movies when she was 8 years old.

The 'Broken Record' singer told The Guardian that she applied for the part which eventually went to Emma Watson.

Katy B told the newspaper that she went for the job around the time she auditioned for the title role in Annie on the West End.

"[Annie] was the first time I had to sing," she said. "I auditioned to be Hermione in Harry Potter as well. They were like, 'Have you read the book?' I was like, 'No.' 'Next!'"

Another singer who reportedly auditioned for the role was Charlotte Church, who was told that she was too old for the part.

Asked if attending the Brit School has affected her credibility, Katy B replied: "If people think it's all singing, dancing and acting, well, that's what I wanted - do you know what I mean?

"I met all my best friends and I loved it. But I didn't make my music there, I did it outside. The first tune that I released, I did with my friend's brother."

Katy B has recently been confirmed for the Radio 1 Big Weekend, Music Unlimited and Wireless.