Oops, sorry about those, yes I'll post them here so I can get my wildcard Boy choice.
Here's mine and see what you think of them.
Raphael Herrerias (France)
I was checking him out earlier today, this boy could be a real favorite for many people and I for one am going to help him with that along with many ideas.
Josh Brookes (Australia)
When I was thinking of fun, this guy popped right into my head. I don't care what happened to him on the real show, he has a terrific voice and he's full of fun!
Alex Rudiart (Indonesia)
This is my darkhorse choice, his voice is very different but is very unique in a rock-ish sort of way. But nonetheless, I can see this little rock star become a born superstar!
So yeah, no sign of any UK or USA boys chosen, unless one of them pops up in the wildcard selection.
Another very varied team already, which means I can give you a mixed selection of acts for your wildcard option. I've given people wildcard options from only Australia and Denmark in the past, so here's a selection of acts from The Netherlands for you to choose from:
Well this one was actually an easy one. Haris is almost similar to Raphael in terms of voices so it's between Adriann & Kelvin. I really like both of them but for one, I was enjoying one of them more than the other. Adriann is great but similar to Josh so I'm going for what may be my broadway star that is Kelvin Muis!
As soon as I got this category Josh was one act that popped straight into my head. He was an absolute incredible artist and had such a powerful voice and can summon emotion I haven't seen for a while. I hope tht I can develop this a bit more and let him rock the competition.
Rachel has earned a place on the overs team as she is a beautiful lady, but boy does she have an incredible voice. She is a very versatile artist and I need someone different with a bit of a country vibe on my team. So Rachel welcome aboard.
I am gonna make Dionne my risk of the competition. When she was in the competition she was absolutely incredible and I honestly believe had she entered in any other season bar Leona's, she would have potentially won. I plan to really tap into the rawness and try to shape her into the diamond that she is.
Sorry had to duck out for a bit there. Had a quick listen and for me it's between Sveinur and Anna. I think in order to make my team as strong and also as versatile I am gonna take the incredible Anna through with me
Which means that Anna Wilson becomes the fourth and final addition to Stephen's category.
Stephen and the over 25s
Anna Wilson
Dionne Mitchell
Josh Krajcik
Rachel Kramer
Just waiting for Kev now to get his team sorted before I will give you the themes for the first THREE live shows, meaning you'll have 2 weeks to prepare songs for those shows.
It's just that it only seems fair to give you most of the time I'll be away to pick songs. The first few weeks are usually the most difficult weeks, as everyone has so many acts and needs to find sing-off songs for said acts on top of that. The lack of a direction can also mean more time having to be invested at the start as you don't yet know what the public will like.
This way you'll have 2 weeks to sort out songs for the first live show, maybe even the second and third.
Sorry for my lateness,that's what you get for walking up a mountain! Brilliant panel and great acts so far, I'm confident with my girls I have picked and look forward to choosing my wildcard!
Sorry for my lateness,that's what you get for walking up a mountain! Brilliant panel and great acts so far, I'm confident with my girls I have picked and look forward to choosing my wildcard!
Kev, you can post your choices on the thread you know? I can only give you your three wildcards after that.
Melissa Heiduk - I have chosen Melissa because she has an incredible tone, it's bluesy and raspy but there's something very edgy and ~out there~ about her voice, I definitely think she has something special, some sort of potential that I feel I can untap.
Karoline - Karoline is a brilliant vocalist, she has a really soulful tone but also something kinda left-field and quirky about her tone, as shown in this brilliant cover of a rather awful Justin Bieber song Karoline is my trump card!
Milou Van Egmond - Milou had a lovely tone to her voice and despite her lack of age and experience, she really captivated the audience in my opinion with her unique tone.
All right, that's Kevin's three initial picks right there. Like everyone else, he has a pretty varied team already. None of his acts can be described as difficult to mentor though, hence me giving him three quirky girls to choose from for his final act:
Well Cassie Henderson is great aside from her inability to sing in tune for longer than 10 seconds, I love Janet but I have already mentored her for a full series and well, I almost picked Bella so my fourth act is the fantastic Bella Ferraro!
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Here's mine and see what you think of them.
Raphael Herrerias (France)
I was checking him out earlier today, this boy could be a real favorite for many people and I for one am going to help him with that along with many ideas.
Josh Brookes (Australia)
When I was thinking of fun, this guy popped right into my head. I don't care what happened to him on the real show, he has a terrific voice and he's full of fun!
Alex Rudiart (Indonesia)
This is my darkhorse choice, his voice is very different but is very unique in a rock-ish sort of way. But nonetheless, I can see this little rock star become a born superstar!
So yeah, no sign of any UK or USA boys chosen, unless one of them pops up in the wildcard selection.
Haris Alagic (The Netherlands series 5)
Adriaan Persons (The Netherlands series 5)
Kelvin Muis (The Netherlands series 3)
Pick one please.
As soon as I got this category Josh was one act that popped straight into my head. He was an absolute incredible artist and had such a powerful voice and can summon emotion I haven't seen for a while. I hope tht I can develop this a bit more and let him rock the competition.
Rachel Kramer (Dutch)
Rachel has earned a place on the overs team as she is a beautiful lady, but boy does she have an incredible voice. She is a very versatile artist and I need someone different with a bit of a country vibe on my team. So Rachel welcome aboard.
Dionne Mitchell (UK)
I am gonna make Dionne my risk of the competition. When she was in the competition she was absolutely incredible and I honestly believe had she entered in any other season bar Leona's, she would have potentially won. I plan to really tap into the rawness and try to shape her into the diamond that she is.
Great selection though, can't wait to see what you have planned for Dionne.
Which means that we know the contenders in both the groups and boys categories now:
Niall and the groups
Alien Beat Club
Fifth Harmony
One Direction
Orpheus
Steve and the boys
Alex Rudiart
Josh Brookes
Kelvin Muis
Raphael Herrerias
Sveinur (Denmark series 5)
Mitchell Callaway (Australia series 3)
Anna Wilson (New Zealand series 1)
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Please post the one you're getting on board your team.
Stephen and the over 25s
Anna Wilson
Dionne Mitchell
Josh Krajcik
Rachel Kramer
Just waiting for Kev now to get his team sorted before I will give you the themes for the first THREE live shows, meaning you'll have 2 weeks to prepare songs for those shows.
It's just that it only seems fair to give you most of the time I'll be away to pick songs. The first few weeks are usually the most difficult weeks, as everyone has so many acts and needs to find sing-off songs for said acts on top of that. The lack of a direction can also mean more time having to be invested at the start as you don't yet know what the public will like.
This way you'll have 2 weeks to sort out songs for the first live show, maybe even the second and third.
Kev, you can post your choices on the thread you know? I can only give you your three wildcards after that.
My acts are:
Melissa Heiduk - I have chosen Melissa because she has an incredible tone, it's bluesy and raspy but there's something very edgy and ~out there~ about her voice, I definitely think she has something special, some sort of potential that I feel I can untap.
Karoline - Karoline is a brilliant vocalist, she has a really soulful tone but also something kinda left-field and quirky about her tone, as shown in this brilliant cover of a rather awful Justin Bieber song
Milou Van Egmond - Milou had a lovely tone to her voice and despite her lack of age and experience, she really captivated the audience in my opinion with her unique tone.
Bella Ferraro (Australia series 4)
Cassie Henderson (New Zealand series 1)
Janet Devlin (UK series 8)
Take your pick Kev!
Bella is one of those people that should've easily won the real show.
Kevin and the girls (take 2
Bella Ferraro
Milou van Egmond
Melissa Heiduk
Karoline
Anyways, what an amazing top 16 we have!
Her name reminds me of Van Gogh, the famous painter, a bit actually.