Forget Britain's Got Talent, it should be Leicestershire's Got Talent. From the country's best bun maker, to the world's number one snooker player, Leicester has been bursting with success stories.
With X Factor winner Sam Bailey topping the charts, super seamstress Heather Jacks claiming a national sewing trophy and Leicester City winning the Championship, there must be something in the water.
Leicestershire – until now a hidden gem at the heart of the country – has become a hub for rising talent.
It started last October, when Frances Quinn was crowned winner of the Great British Bake Off. "Leicester seems to be a breeding ground for talent," said the 31-year-old, from Market Harborough.
"It's been like the Leicestershire relay and we've all passed the baton from one person to the next. It's lovely to think I was the first leg of that relay.
"It's great not to need to explain where Leicestershire is any more. Where do I start? The list of achievements is endless.
"There are so many different talents coming out of the city as well, there's something for everyone.
"And surely we can't move Richard III from this wonderful place?"
For Frances, the secret to success is "constant belief in what you do".
"You almost have to have a sporting psychology – you are going to come across hurdles but it's not over until it's over," she said.
Next up was working mum Sam Bailey – the prison officer of Leicester Forest East who won X Factor in December, before toping the charts at Christmas with debut single Skyscraper.
Not long after, fellow singer Sally Barker, of Lutterworth, made it to the final three in BBC's The Voice.
Despite not winning the contest, Sally managed to enter the UK Top 40 with her rendition of Olly Murs' Dear Darlin'.
Around the same time, Heather Jacks, who lives near Lutterworth, scooped the Great British Sewing Bee trophy.
"I'll tell you this," said Heather, 56, "if there is anyone from Leicester going for something, put money on them because the chances are they will win.
"It is just the most bizarre thing – what are the odds that all of these people are from Leicester?
"I think people see that other, ordinary people from Leicester can do it, so they think they can do it to.
"The secret is to always believe in what you do.
"Not making it first time isn't failing – just keep on trying."
In sport, Leicester Riders retained the BBL Cup and Leicester City have returned to the Premier League in style with a title win.
To top things off, snooker player Mark Selby, of New Parks, claimed the world championship just over a week ago.
Leicester City ambassador Alan Birchenall said: "The city is buzzing, we're living in a great city with some great people in.
"Leicester is so diverse and very cosmopolitan at the moment, it's a good place to come to.
"In the 40 years I've been here, the city has just grown.
"And. hopefully, we're only going to get better."
The Birch said the sight of people gaining success after success spurred others on to achieve something themselves.
"There always seems to be somebody in the news from Leicester, we've had a whole list of people make it over the past few years," he said. "The city has come a long way."
Anstey-born Molly Smitten-Downes was the latest to put the county on the map when she represented the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old failed to wow the voters and finished in 17th place out of 26.
All that remains now is for Leicester Tigers to retain the Aviva Premiership title.
They face local rivals Northampton Saints in the play-off semi final on Friday.
The Birch said: "City have done it, Mark Selby's done it, now we just need Tigers to do it."
