You had to feel just a little sorry for little Hollie Steel tonight as she crumbled under the pressure of singing in the live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent.
Singing ‘Edelweiss’ - in a key that was too high for the child - she was clearly uncomfortable with the song and I would like to bet that the song was chosen for her by Producers of the show. ‘Edelweiss’ is not a song designed to win a semi-final!
Several contestants have claimed that they were stopped from singing the songs of their choice by the show’s Producers. Ten year old semi-finalist Natalie Okri complained that she was not allowed to sing her choice of song and another was chosen for her - the judges criticised her for this and the song she sang was all wrong for her.
Breaking down into tears mid-song Hollie was comforted by And and Dec with Amanda Holden approaching the stage. Hollie and her Mum requested the chance to start the song again but this was refused by Simon Cowell.
Hollie; this is showbusiness - it is high pressure and your nerves can often get to you. We do not know at this stage if other factors caused Hollie to not be able to complete her song, but I have to wonder if this child is taking part completely of her own free will…
It was uncomfortable viewing to say the least.
And a few minutes later the show went on for Hollie…
Hollie returned to sing her song and completed it like a little trooper. The song was all wrong for her in my opinion, it was pitched too high, but she carried it off and - Hollie - that’s the way it is done in showbiz. Well done little lady!
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