Sarah also worked as a model and acted in the show Genie in the House but stated that singing had always been her big passion.
"[2] During the live shows, the siblings came in for criticism from judge Louis Walsh, who described them as "cheesy" and suggested that they would be better suited to children's parties and pantomime.
In response to Walsh's comments, Cowell and fellow judges Sharon Osbourne and Dannii Minogue disagreed, praising Same Difference for their upbeat performances.
[3] The duo reached the final of the show, largely thanks to their performance of S Club 7's song "Never Had a Dream Come True" which received an enthusiastic reception from the studio audience.
[4] After leaving the show, Same Difference initially signed a one-single contract with Simon Cowell's label Syco.
On 19 July 2008 the duo performed at the "My First Festival" show at Legoland Windsor, appearing alongside Chico, Fireman Sam, Angelina Ballerina, Bob the Builder, and The Groovie Movie Band.
Sarah and Sean made several television appearances after leaving the show, including spots on Blue Peter, Basil's Swap Shop, GMTV and Noel's Christmas Presents.
One of the tracks recorded for the album and a potential single[needs update] was a cover of the Stock Aitken Waterman-penned hit "Turn It Into Love".
Under new management, the duo signed a new album deal with PopLife Records, and performed in a 66-date UK tour of Pontins Holiday Parks.
The first single from their album, "Shine On Forever (Photo Frame)", was released on 29 August 2010,[12] with music video directed by Lauren Pushkin[13] and produced by PMA Digital.
In late September 2011, Same Difference submitted an entry, "Music", to the Swiss national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
[1] After Same Difference disbanded, Sean Smith performed in the title role of Aladdin in December 2015 at the Stiwt Theatre in Wrexham alongside Alex Reid.
[18] He appeared in the title role of Aladdin at the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool from 8 December 2016 to 8 January 2017, starring alongside Natasha Hamilton, Jordan Davies and Mark Byron.
[19] He appeared in Sleeping Beauty playing Prince Charming at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham in December 2018, starring alongside Ben Ofodu.
Sean was the lead vocalist on the 'Beware The Bear' track "Show Me Love", which was featured on the BBC2 drama Mother Father Son starring Richard Gere.
[19] Sean released "Dirty Mirrors", a duet with singer Ben Davidson, through Energise Records on 4 November 2019.
[19] Sean then featured on the 5 track Beware The Bear EP "We Will Survive" released through SP Music on 11 November 2020.
In 2009, they received a minor acting role in CBBC television sitcom Dani's House, in which they played brother and sister "Erik and Erika", two all-time winners of game shows.
[23] They also played Lilac Fairy and Prince Robin at Weston-super-Mare, in the pantomime Sleeping Beauty December to January 2012 – 2013.