The next big thing!

[Nicky91]

Jeff: Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (Jeff Buckley version)

The Cutkelvins: I'm the One by Justin Bieber

[Nicky91]

i save Jeff

[Strictly Jake]

I also save Jeff so the cutkelvins leave in 6th place

So the top 5 in the quarter final are

Amelia Lily
Leah Mcfall
Only the Young
Sam Perry
Jeff Gutt

[Nicky91]

quarter songs for my act

Jeff

Song1 (Talent Show Successes): Piece By Piece by Kelly Clarkson (Hennri cover)

Song2 (Rock Classics): It's my life by Bon Jovi

[Strictly Jake]

Quarter final songs

Rock Classics

Amelia China in your hand Tpau
Leah Alone Heart
Only the Young Don't stop believing Journey

Talent show successes

Amelia: Say you won't let go James Arthur
Leah: Better in time Leona Lewis
Only the Young: Live while we're young One Direction

[Strictly Jake]

If my acts get to the winners song stage here are what their winners songs will be(they are all greatest showman songs)

Only the Young: Rewrite the stars
Amelia Lily: A million dreams
Leah Mcfall: Never enough

Oh and Pentatonix have done well since this show as they have appeared on the remained greatest showman album!

[Owoaje1993]

Can I take part in the next series

[Strictly Jake]

Can I take part in the next series

Of course :cheer2: as long as you let me get on with the hosting :wink:

[Owoaje1993]

Of course :cheer2: as long as you let me get on with the hosting :wink:
Sure I think this game needs to appear on the Xfactor thread so that more people can see the game

[AdamAdmiz]

Rock

Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXYdHFD_gPQ)

Talent show successes

Waves by Normani & 6LACK

[Strictly Jake]

Sure I think this game needs to appear on the Xfactor thread so that more people can see the game

I may do for the next series but didn't want it to be too connected to the x factor as it its own separate game

I didn't know whether to do the voice: viral audition, next big thing s2 or celebrity supergroups what does everyone wanna do?

[AdamAdmiz]

When is the live?

[Nicky91]

I may do for the next series but didn't want it to be too connected to the x factor as it its own separate game

I didn't know whether to do the voice: viral audition, next big thing s2 or celebrity supergroups what does everyone wanna do?

the voice: viral is what excites me now, since i really really liked the first edition of your voice: gold edition

[Owoaje1993]

the voice: viral is what excites me now, since i really really liked the first edition of your voice: gold edition
What is voice viral

[Nicky91]

What is voice viral

YouTube edition for the voice

[Strictly Jake]

Ok nicky the voice viral it is

I will do the quarter final tonight hopefully.

[Strictly Jake]

So we are now at the quarter final stage of the next big thing. Just 5 acts remain and they all really want to make the semi final. Just 2 songs stand in their way. This week the two themes are...

Rock Classics and Talent show successes, where they will perform a song by an act that has been in the same position as them but have managed to make it big in the music industry...so let's get started. First up is rock classics and first to perform is

Amelia Lily with Hit me with your best shot

*https://youtu.be/m6Hh42Kx8s0

Next up is Only the young with Dont stop believing

*https://youtu.be/iiFKju-2UDc

Next is Sam Perry with Smells like teen spirit

*https://youtu.be/JXYdHFD_gPQ

Next is Leah Mcfall with Alone

*https://youtu.be/VYdGLu43ZTw

Finally with this theme is the rock guy himself Jeff Gutt with its my life

*https://youtu.be/OQIHTe7cYCg

So now onto talent show successes

Its Amelia Lily with say you won't let go by James Arthur

*https://youtu.be/9D5f6vnXiQA

Next is Only the young with live while we're young by One Direction

*https://youtu.be/9BaBux_2Qzg

Next is Sam Perry with Waves by Normani of fifth harmony Fame

*https://youtu.be/shZEvOFC8ck

Next is Leah Mcfall with Better in time by Leona Lewis

*https://youtu.be/NTTvl9TnoXw

The final performance of our quarter final is Jeff Gutt with Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson

*https://youtu.be/b70SOYqrguE

[Strictly Jake]

My feedback

Amelia Lily with Hit me with your best shot

This is well and truly one of my guilty pleasures. It really suited you I'd like to think this is the kind of music you would make the fun pop rock vibe that is lacking in the charts.* It was a great way to kick off the show 9/10

Only the young with Dont stop believing

This is cheesy to the max but it's the kind of music you suit. We haven't got an act like yours in the charts. It's about time we had a really fun pop group. Someone children can look up to. It was ace 10/10

Sam Perry with Smells like teen spirit

*I'm very split here. I didnt enjoy it all that much but I love the original but what I will say is hat your so unique. I think you bring a lot of excitement to the show. I'm glad you have made it this far and I would like to see you get even further. It definitely something I would describe as the next big thing! But I wasn't too keen on this particular performance 8/10

Leah Mcfall with Alone

Yes I gave all of my acts very cheesy songs but they are songs everyone loves to belt out and I hope the audience had fun singing along. What I will say is that there is a lot of emotion in that song which you managed to put across but I don't think this is the music you would release. I liked it though 9/10

Jeff Gutt with its my life

If any theme was going to suit you Jeff it was this one.* You delivered the best performance of yours. It's a great time to stand out and this stage and you should be mega proud 10/10

Amelia Lily with say you won't let go by James Arthur

*I was never keen on the original of this but always liked the lyrics. The version you just gave us right now I would download like crazy! It's a hit in the making it was super good 10/10

Only the young with live while we're young by One Direction

This was a really great cover. You had a Carly Rae Jepsen vibe with this I want you to sing this again in the final if your fortunate enough to make it their. I so hope you make it through 10/10

Sam Perry with Waves by Normani

This was better than your first performance. I still struggle to pinpoint what kind of artist you will become but I'm looking forward to seeing your journey in the music industry 9/10

Leah Mcfall with Better in time by Leona Lewis

I'm a massive fan of Leona and this sounded so beautiful. Leah if your not in the final then I'm quitting the talent show industry for good! 10/10

Jeff Gutt with Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson

Hmm Im not sure this was the perfect song for you it's a but overused and I'm not sure you stood out. Your first performance was incredible though 8/10

[Strictly Jake]

Bump for nicky and Adam

[Nicky91]

So we are now at the quarter final stage of the next big thing. Just 5 acts remain and they all really want to make the semi final. Just 2 songs stand in their way. This week the two themes are...

Rock Classics and Talent show successes, where they will perform a song by an act that has been in the same position as them but have managed to make it big in the music industry...so let's get started. First up is rock classics and first to perform is

Amelia Lily with Hit me with your best shot

*https://youtu.be/m6Hh42Kx8s0

Next up is Only the young with Dont stop believing

*https://youtu.be/iiFKju-2UDc

Next is Sam Perry with Smells like teen spirit

*https://youtu.be/JXYdHFD_gPQ

Next is Leah Mcfall with Alone

*https://youtu.be/VYdGLu43ZTw

Finally with this theme is the rock guy himself Jeff Gutt with its my life

*https://youtu.be/OQIHTe7cYCg

So now onto talent show successes

Its Amelia Lily with say you won't let go by James Arthur

*https://youtu.be/9D5f6vnXiQA

Next is Only the young with live while we're young by One Direction

*https://youtu.be/9BaBux_2Qzg

Next is Sam Perry with Waves by Normani of fifth harmony Fame

*https://youtu.be/shZEvOFC8ck

Next is Leah Mcfall with Better in time by Leona Lewis

*https://youtu.be/NTTvl9TnoXw

The final performance of our quarter final is Jeff Gutt with Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson

*https://youtu.be/b70SOYqrguE

Amelia

Song1: this rock theme is perfect for you, and expected you totally owned that stage with this performance 9/10

Song2: yes i kinda expected you to go for james arthur which comes closest to your style of music, also nice to see your emotional side now 10/10

Only The Young

Song1: song is actually also from one of my mom's fave movies Monster, so i heard this one over and over, very difficult to give this your own touch but i thought you guys did it justice 9/10

Song2: fun, boppy performance but i worry bc one direction fans might not appreciate this and think of it as a ''coverband karaoke performance'' :sad: 8/10

Sam Perry

Song1: Nirvana is from before my time, but i like listening to their music, one of my guest judges on my team is Frances Bean Cobain who is Kurt's daughter, she lost her dad when she was just 2 years old, and i would love if you can sing a foo fighters song cause they are basically the new nirvana as of today and i think you can slay with those songs real easy, about this performance i'm speechless :clap2: 10/10

Song2: wtf was this, a fifth harmony member song, performed by a guy :o you wouldn't expect to see this every day, but was it good, hella yeah this was dope :clap1: 10/10

Leah McFall

Song1: vocally this was ''amazing'' all the other judges will likely love it, crowd pleasing song as well, but for me overused song choice, and a very bland performance, not your best performance i'm afraid 6/10

Song2: this was good, nearly perfect, one bit of criticism i didn't like your high note at the end, that came over like oversinging it so 9/10 but it could've easily been a 10 if not for that one high note at the end problem

Jeff Gutt

Song1: :worship: :worship: i gave you a iconic bon jovi track at rock week, pressure was totally on you but you gave everything you got and more, i LOVED it 10/10

Song2: the reason i gave you this song, was to compensate for the amount of high notes, rock uptempo violence in your first performance, to showcase your more fragile, emotional side i want the public to know you as a versatile performer since we are looking for the next big thing, i thought you did a great job with this lovely song, i had goosebumps :clap1: 10/10

[Strictly Jake]

Adam come on mate

[AdamAdmiz]

Amelia - It was very good, but I was expecting more from you. Vocal was on point. 8
OTY - I liked it, but it was a bit boring for me. 6
Sam - You smashed it. I can see this version smashing charts. Well done. 10
Leah - I love this song and it also suits you. It was great performance. 9
Jeff - It's the genre that suits you. You were amazing here. 9
Amelia - It was incredible. I loved it. But I'm sad that both of your songs today were acoustic. 10
OTY - It was fun, wasn't as boring as first performance, but it wasn't perfect. 7
Sam - It was risky song choice I have to say. But it's new, current, amazing song where you can still use your DJ-set. I loved it. 10
Leah - It was very emotional and intimate performance. I don't know what to say. WOW. 10
Jeff - Nicky gave you amazing song choices this week. I think this week we saw your two best performance. Well done. 10

[Strictly Jake]

This is the leaderboard(I have added the number of votes on the poll to the scores)

Amelia Lily 61
Sam Perry 59
Jeff Gutt 59

Bottom two

Leah Mcfall 56
Only the Young 54


So the sing off this week is between leah Mcfall vs Only the young. Both have chosen a Christmas song for their sing off.

First up with winter wonderland is Leah Mcfall
*https://youtu.be/jkNw8BUhBdo

Next is Only the young with a mashup of its beginning to look a lot like xmas/all I want for Xmas
*https://youtu.be/Cvon38tFZt8

Before our judges decide who makes it through to the semi final here is the recent winner of the voice Dalton Harris ft James Arthur with Power of love
*https://youtu.be/mqyfnSBl7sw

[Strictly Jake]

I'm going to vote after nicky and Adam it's too hard a choice for me

[AdamAdmiz]

I vote to eliminate Only The Young

[Nicky91]

i am shocked that these 2 fab acts are in the sing off, let me say few words to both first

Leah: shocked that you are in this position cause you are fab, your sing off performance was divine i still see a winner in you

Only the Young: fab group, against someone other than Leah i should say you guys had a better chance cause your sing off performance was also great flawless honestly


i am saving based on this one sing off performance alone, and it was just with minor details, with pain in my heart i have to eliminate Leah McFall just because i cannot be the deciding vote in this one sorry :bawling: :bawling:

i love you both Leah and Only the Young

[Strictly Jake]

Ahhhh I really don't know what to do. Seriously love both acts

Okay I think I know what I have to do. Based on the fact that this show is called the next big thing, what I was wanting to find is an act that not only could conquer the charts but would be a worldwide sensation, an act that can last for years and years. Someone that will sound unique in the charts that all ages will love. Someone that can produce many powerful albums and achieve tons of awards

For that reason and this pains me so much because the sing off performance was amazing, and what I will say is the act I'm sending home I will continue to mentor and I mean what I say about you being the next pop acts and your going to get your own TV show I guarantee, the act I'm sending home is only the young

I'm sorry I really am

Congratulations Leah Im going to make sure you have the most amazing songs next week

[Nicky91]

made a good decision Jakey, i chose to save Only the Young, the minor detail being that their performance was flawless, but Leah's sing off performance was also amazing


:hug: best of luck to you now mate, choose wisely with the song choices

[Strictly Jake]

The semi finalists are...

Jeff Gutt

Sam Perry

Amelia Lily

And

Leah McFall

The themes for the semi final are

Legends

Mentors favourite artists

And

Xmas songs!

[Nicky91]

my song choices for Jeff Gutt

Legends: Elevation by U2

Mentors Favourite Artists: Back To You by Selena Gomez (Chaz Mazzota cover)

Xmas Songs: All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey (Craig Yopp cover)

[Strictly Jake]

You have that legends song spot on nicky!!

[Nicky91]

favourite artist yes it is Selena gomez, not really into Jeff's comfort zone that's why i looked for a suitable cover version for him

[Strictly Jake]

Some confirmed songs so far but TBC

Mentors favourite Artists

Leah Mcfall: Take me home by Jess Glynne
Amelia Lily: Chandelier by Sia

Xmas songs

Amelia Lily: Underneath the tree
Leah Mcfall: Silent night

Legends

Amelia Lily: Ain't no other man by Christina Aguilera
Leah Mcfall: Killing me softly by the Fugees

[Nicky91]

it almost feels like divas week tbh with songs from Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, Selena Gomez, Jess Glynne

:laugh:

[Nicky91]

Ryan: i am joined by Nicky, one of the judges on next big thing, so tell us Nicky you are a veteran at these x factor, the voice games what makes this one different and special

Nicky: loads more talent in the competition here, i am amazed by the amount of good quality music they are giving to us and the audience

Ryan: you have one act Jeff, what's your plan with him this week

Nicky: first of all legends theme we have a U2 bop in his comfort zone, then we got Back to you from Selena gomez for him, not exactly a song you would expect to hear him sing but we are gonna make it work, and for our Christmas song we have gone with all i want for Christmas is you by mariah carey

Ryan: those are 3 big hits

Nicky: yes but we are looking for the next big thing, so either take some risks or go home

Ryan: that's so true, you were quite emotional last sing off round can you explain

Nicky: because i really liked Leah's performance, but Only the young their performance was flawless, i didn't know who to eliminate

Ryan: out of the other acts besides your own, who is your favourite?

Nicky: i really like Amelia i think she's an awesome rock artist, i just want to see her fragile side more cause if she can slay as an allrounder she has what it takes to be the next big thing, and i am a fan of Leah, she just slays with the songs she loves with loads of confidence on stage, but off stage she's truly the sweetest girl you'd ever meet

Ryan: good luck to you and Jeff

Nicky: thank you

[Strictly Jake]

Semi final will be on Thursday!

[Strictly Jake]

If my acts get to the final

Amelia Lily

New song: You bring me joy
Mentors favourite performance: still into you
Acts favorite performance: Bad Blood
Duet: with Blondie call me
Winners song: A million dreams

Leah McFall

New song: I will survive
Mentors favorite performance: Bird set free
Acts favourite performance: Sweet Dreams
Duet: with Fleetwood mac Dreams
Winners song: Never Enough

[AdamAdmiz]

Legends
This Is What You Came For by Calvin Harris and Rihanna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoIf6PpfK3c) Do you agree that Rihanna suits the Legends?
Mentors favourite artists
Pienso En Tu Mira by Rosalia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTWa7lPCnvE)
XMas song
Underneath The Christmas Lights by Sia

[Strictly Jake]

Legends
This Is What You Came For by Calvin Harris and Rihanna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoIf6PpfK3c) Do you agree that Rihanna suits the Legends?
Mentors favourite artists
Pienso En Tu Mira by Rosalia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTWa7lPCnvE)
XMas song
Underneath The Christmas Lights by Sia

Thank you

Yes Rihanna suits legends she has tons of music same with how I have given Amelia a Christina Aguilera song, technically a legend as she has been famous since childhood!

[AdamAdmiz]

Thank you

Yes Rihanna suits legends she has tons of music same with how I have given Amelia a Christina Aguilera song, technically a legend as she has been famous since childhood!

Great :cheer2:

[Strictly Jake]

Welcome to the semi final of the next big thing!

This has to be the most important show yet. All our acts are desperate to get through to the grand final next week. After last weeks shock boot off only 4 acts remain, please welcome to the stage our finalists!

Jeff Gutt. Amelia Lily. Sam Perry. Leah Mcfall

Tonight all 4 of our acts are taking on 3 songs. 1 song being a Christmas song. 1 being by their mentors favourite artist. The final song will be a legends theme. Lets get started, first up singing All I want for Xmas is....

Jeff Gutt
*https://youtu.be/tR1m4VHvNf8

Now singing underneath the tree is...

Amelia Lily
*https://youtu.be/VrTpPhNhr5g


Next singing Underneath the lights is...

Sam Perry
*https://youtu.be/_V7wYTxO6Wk


Next is Leah Mcfall with Silent night
*https://youtu.be/PdyI1P8u5Zk

Now singing a song by Nickys favourite artist, Selena Gomez, is Jeff Gutt with Back to you
*https://youtu.be/CY8bpvA7AHU

Next up singing a song by Jake's favourite artist, Sia, is Amelia Lily with Chandelier
*https://youtu.be/2tMwL_jySaI

Next singing a song by Adams favourite artist, , is Sam Perry with Pienso En Tu Mira by Rosalia
*https://youtu.be/PTWa7lPCnvE


Singing a song by Jake's favourite artist, Jess Glynne, is Leah Mcfall with take me home
*https://youtu.be/aHnE3h1jc_w

With his final song of the night is Jeff Gutt with elevation by U2
*https://youtu.be/MLLNaWs5SH0

Next up is Amelia Lily with Ain't no other man by Christina Aguilera
*https://youtu.be/o-TCr9EvkBM

Next is Sam Perry with What you came for by Calvin Harris & Rihanna
*https://youtu.be/HoIf6PpfK3c

The final performance of the semi final is by Leah Mcfall singing I will always love you by Whitney Houston
https://youtu.be/q9jQ4IUj8tU

So that's it. All out acts have given all they can. Who makes the final? Find out in our results show

[Strictly Jake]

Jeff Gutt

All I want for christmas:
This was the wrong song for you there are so many good songs you could have chosen I would have loved to see you take on bing Crosby!! This was too high for you and you were off in so many places I'm sorry but I didn't like it 5/10

Back to you:
Well this on paper doesn't work. It doesn't bode well the fact that nickys favourite artist is Selena Gomez when you such a rock guy. But I was pleasantly surprised somehow you made it work and I actually really liked your version 9/10

Elevation:
You and this song is just a match made in heaven I absolutely loved it. You may have just got your spot in the final 10/10



Amelia Lily

Underneath the tree:
This is such a fun song it was nice to see you having a good time up there. It felt very Festive good job 9/10

Chandelier:
What an out of this world version of the song you just delivered right there. Sia is an icon to me her songs just rip me apart. The lyrics in her songs are genius. This is such a powerful song and I hope it gets you to the final 10/10

Ain't no other man:
Well aren't you owning the stage right now! That was fierce and fun and you are now a star you have made it Amelia I can see you winning the whole thing 10/10


Sam Perry

Underneath the lights:
Well firstly well done for taking on a Sia song as I have already mentioned I'm a big fan of hers. But this didn't work too great for you. Because your so unique I think xmas songs were always going to be a struggle for you. Well done for your efforts but it missed the mark for me 6/10

Pienso En Tu Mira:
Without trying to be offensive I didn't understand any of it. For that reason I didn't connect with it. I didnt understand how it related to you in anyway. It fell flat 4/10

This is what you came for:
This is the lane of music I see you going down. Calvin Harris is a legend you can definitely look for inspiration from. I don't know if your ready to be the next big thing yet but with time and really knowing the music you want to make you could be as big as Calvin one day 8/10


Leah Mcfall

Silent night:

Such a risk to change up such a world famous song but you sang it beautifully the whole audience were captivated by it. Leah your amazing 10/10

Take me home:
Jess Glynne really inspires me her music always speaks a thousand words to me and she produces hit after hit. This song in particular though emotionally speaks to me after the year I have had every single lyric I can feel. I want to thank you for making it so beautiful and I wish you lots of luck 10/10

I will always love you:
You told me you wanted to do this song and it shows a different side to you, a more vulnerable side, a performance to showcase your vocals which you did. It blew me away. Leah you have given us 3 strong performances and I will be shocked if you don't make the final 10/10

[Strictly Jake]

If my acts get to the final

Amelia Lily

New song: You bring me joy
Mentors favourite performance: still into you
Acts favorite performance: Bad Blood
Duet: with Blondie call me
Winners song: A million dreams

Leah McFall

New song: I will survive
Mentors favorite performance: Bird set free
Acts favourite performance: Sweet Dreams
Duet: with Fleetwood mac Dreams
Winners song: Never Enough
.

[Strictly Jake]

Adam and Nicky I need your scores!

This all needs to be done by next Friday!

[AdamAdmiz]

I will post them definitely tomorrow.

[Nicky91]

Jeff

Song1: 8/10, a iconic Christmas bop for sure it was a nice attempt at this song

Song2: 10/10, unique and stunning laid back performance wow

Song3: 10/10, this is who you are Jeff, a solid rock performer :clap2:

Amelia

Song1: 8/10, this was nice and a bit cheesy

Song2: 9/10, one of my fave Sia songs i prefer the piano acoustic version more because that has more emotion more personality in the performance, overall it was great Amelia

Song3: 10/10, this was diva-tastic :clap1:

Sam Perry

Song1: good christmassy performance 7/10

Song2: WTF was this, you aren't a latin boy, this was a average attempt maybe great for karaoke nights but not for a semi final of the next big thing sorry 3/10

Song3: this was definitely into your comfort zone it describes who you are a fun upbeat person yes i enjoyed this and definitely better than your second performance 7/10

Leah

Song1: great song choice first of all i love this classic Christmas song, but it has been covered many many times you don't really have your unique version of this song still it was great 8/10

Song2: modern, but still ballady into your comfort zone yes i like this and no i don't want you to be taken home cause you belong in that final 10/10

Song3: jeez Jakey made it hard on you with 2 classics but i thought vocally you did great at a difficult song, high notes i feared it would be too pitchy but luckily it wasn't 10/10

[AdamAdmiz]

Jeff - I didn't like this version. It was boring. Such a wasted opportunity with the song choice. 4/10
Amelia - It was really good. I liked it. There was happy feeling about it. 8/10
Sam - You showed here different side to your voice, but there sitll was some electronic. I don't know why other judges didn't like it. I guess they prefer same old song choices. 10/10
Leah - I liked that the performance was dark, mysterious. Your work with voice was pretty interesting. 10/10
Jeff - This was way better than your first performance. I liked that you made your version but still there were electronic elements which is big plus, but I am not sure did it suit your voice at all? 7/10
Amelia - I will be honest, I love Sia and this song is one of her best. I felt emotions there. The performance was beautiful. But it didn't top Sia's version. 9/10
Sam - I don't know why other judges have so much problem with you this week. Every single week you take risks and the other acts are almost always in their comfort zone. I have a lot of my favourite acts, but I didn't want to go with predictable choices. Plus, I don't speak fluent English or Spanish, but it doesn't mena I can't like the song or find the lyric. Either way, you smashed it. 10/10
Leah - I also really love this song. Leah, what can I say. You smashed it once again. Well done. See you an final. 10/10
Jeff - It was too shouty for me to like. It wasn't bad but I thought after great weeks you will also have another one this week. And it's sad, because I started rooting for you. 5/10
Amelia - I loved the performance. It was pretty good. But your voice wasn't perfect, but I think that after 2 performances it could have been worse. 9/10
Sam - I amazed every time I see you. That was freaking awesome. I would love to see at the Final, because I think you deserve it, but I have a feeling other judges disagree with me. 10/10
Leah - It was mesmerizing. And what I can say more. You deserve to be in the Final. 10/10

[Strictly Jake]

This is the results show!

Who makes the final? We are about to find out. But first of all a guest performance from the upcoming star Ava Max with her new song sweet but Pyscho

So I'm now going to reveal who topped our Leaderboard with an impressive score of 88. That act is.....

Leah Mcfall!! Congratulations

So Amelia, Sam, Jeff. One of you is in the final, the other 2 are going to face the last sing off of the competition

I can now reveal the second act to make it into the final with a score of 82 is....

Amelia Lily!! Congratulations. Congratulations to the girls mentor Jake

Sam and Jeff you now face the sing off. It will be Jake that will make the deciding vote as he is the neutral judge.

But for now a guest performance from George Ezra with Hold my girl

So that's it Jake now has to decide who he thinks should make it into the final out of Sam and Jeff

[Strictly Jake]

Nicky and Adam I hope you don't mind but I'm actually going to make this decision without you giving me sing off choices as we are pushed for time this needs to be finished by this weekend.

I'm going to send through to the final the act that I feel has shown the biggest progression from the start until now. The act who I do believe in and I completely understand the kind of artist they are

The act I want in the final is....Jeff

Sorry Sam and Adam!

So nicky I need your song choices asap!!

You need

One new song
A duet with a famous artist and song
Your favourite song of the series from Jeff
Jeffs favourite song of the series
The winners song.

Need song choices by Wednesday if possible

[Nicky91]

Jeff Gutt

New Song: Someone Like You by Adele (Anthony Callea & Melbourne Symphonic Orchestra cover)

Duet with Famous Artist: Flame Trees by Cold Chisel (Duet with Jimmy Barnes)

My Favourite song of the series from Jeff: Elevation by U2

Jeffs Favourite Song of the series: Rise Up by Andra Day (Jeffery Austin cover)

Winner Song: Stay (Original Song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3hxGd09830

[Strictly Jake]

Brilliant nicky that was fast! Thanks

[Strictly Jake]

This is it! The Final of the next big thing!

We started this conquest to find the next big thing 7 months ago and have seen many brilliant acts come and go and now just 3 acts remain...

Leah Mcfall. Jeff Gutt. Amelia Lily

Tonight is their concert right here at Wembley arena. They are going to show why they should be crowned the next big thing

So kicking things off singing I will survive it's

Leah Mcfall https://youtu.be/8AimnD68l-w

Singing Someone like you it's

Jeff Gutt https://youtu.be/akbXXBmnFqc

Singing you bring me joy it's

Amelia Lily https://youtu.be/-iBbI4IDsYM

Now singing their mentors favourite performance

It's Leah Mcfall with Bird set free
*https://youtu.be/CqNp-KXiAHo

It's Jeff Gutt with Elevation
*https://youtu.be/EWK_rHYHsR4

Its Amelia Lily with Still into you
*https://youtu.be/hSkkkvV7t8c

Its duet time!

Singing Everywhere with Fleetwood mac it's Leah Mcfall
*https://youtu.be/KuYm3HX6row

Singing Flames trees with Jimmy Barnes it's Jeff Gutt
*https://youtu.be/f0w4eWFDOrM

Singing Call me with Blondie it's
Amelia Lily
*https://youtu.be/iDJ0jFFkvjc

Now it's time for the acts favorite performance of the series

Singing Sweet dreams is Leah Mcfall
*https://youtu.be/vP8cl_6zFHI

Singing Rise up is Jeff Gutt
*https://youtu.be/AodLerxsvQM

Singing Bad Blood is Amelia Lily
*https://youtu.be/kQCOAz5lHxA

This is their last songs if the series, their winners songs!

Singing Never Enough is Leah Mcfall
*https://youtu.be/-_u9MCfuR0M

Singing Stay is Jeff Gutt
*https://youtu.be/Vx0olsxXhIk

Singing A million dreams is Amelia Lily
*https://youtu.be/eGedJaJeSFM

And that's it out acts have done all they can, who wins is down to you the public

Please vote for who you want to win the next big thing

And join us for our results show where we will be joined by

Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus
Ariana Grande
Little Mix

And

Your top 10 acts that have all made it on to the next big thing tour will be giving us one last special performance!

[Nicky91]

my final feedback

Leah first

Song1: you definitely survived into this final, and this was another stunning performance, really glamorous atmosphere you would expect for a final 10/10

Song2: you know what first time you did this i was like great but now this song is made for you, you are a bird set free yourself risen out of the sing off ashes like a Phoenix came back strong every week 10/10

Song3: Fleetwood Mac are icons and you singing along with them Leah well that must feel like a dream come true for you and a Delight for us to enjoy this performance 10/10

Song4: haunting, i had goosebumps all over me wow 9/10

Song5: last performance from you, not least bc this is your winner song Leah, well honestly this is you but i hope there is going to be more diversity on your albums cause only songs like this can feel a bit flat but still great performance 9/10

Jeff up next

Song1: reason why i chose someone like you was we needed a powerhouse song, and this version of the adele hit suits you and it is exactly the type of performance you would expect in a final Great Job man i like mentoring you and i am happy i got to the final with you 10/10

Song2: this was my fave performance of you Jeff because it got you into this final, i saw the confident performer without nerves, just shining on the stage and tonight you did that again respect 10/10

Song3: Jimmy Barnes is a rock legend, Jeff you are a fab rock artist and i believe whatever happens here in this final we should have a Jimmy & Jeff tour :clap1: 10/10

Song4: love love love how you chose this one, it showcased your fragile side really well, also what a versatile performer you can be 10/10

Song5: your winner song also Original song, first time i am gonna critique you based on your songwriting too, i deffo hear bit of bon jovi/Aerosmith in this song it is a cool song and hopefully the public will appreciate you doing a Original song as winner song 10/10

Amelia

Song1: to me i think you are our weakest finalist but still you are also still good, this performance was nice but nothing special, more like the type of performance you would expect for week 3 or 4 not a final 8/10

Song2: this is more like it, first time you did this you had some vocally off bits but now it was flawless 10/10 :clap2:

Song3: :eek: i thought you were better than Debbie Harry there with this performance, a shame for your first performance cause you are really on fire now :worship: 10/10

Song4: slayage from you OMG killer vocals with top notch choreo whatever happens you can be proud of yourself 10/10

Song5: love greatest showman, love especially this song a million dreams, and you chose it as your winner single, release it no matter what this was fab i am a fan 10/10

[Strictly Jake]

My final feedback of the series:

Leah Mcfall

I will survive:
Wow! Smashed it!! This is such a cheesy song usually but you made it cool and made it your own. Fantastic way to open the show 10/10

Bird set free:
Such a beautiful song and I remember this being performed the first time round. It felt even more emotional this time around. It sounded great 10/10

Duet:
Oh my goodness. Fleetwood mac you are absolute legends and I have always loved your music thanks so much for performing with Leah.* Leah you could have been part of the band. It was a highlight of the series for me 10/10

Sweet dreams:
I'm so happy you chose this it suits you so much and the kind of music I can see you releasing music like this. It was epic 10/10

Never Enough:
I'm Speechless.* The vocals were absolutely breathtaking. It was so emotional. Leah I remember all those months ago choosing you as the golden buzzer to get into the live shows because I saw potential in you and I was right you have delivered week on week and even when you faced the sing off you didn't let it get to you, you came back stronger. The lyrics say it will never be enough.* But you have done more than enough in this competition to make you a worthy winner* 10/10

Jeff Gutt

Someone like you:
A song I didn't really expect from you but it sounded pretty great. I just wanted to see a bit more rock from you but it shows your versatility 9/10

Elevation:
I'm disappointed at this choice as we only just saw it last week. I was hoping to see something you did towards the start of the series. That said I still enjoyed it 8/10

Duet:
It was pretty good but I was hoping for something a bit more performance wise it was a bit laid back I was wanting to see something a bit more upbeat but it was alright 7/10

Rise up:
I don't know about rise up but this is going to make me stand up. Loved it last time I loved it even more this time. Smashed it 10/10

Stay:
Brave choice to do an original but I really liked it and I felt the lyrics. Jeff you have been a true dark horse in this competition. You have proved to be a true contender. We need someone like you in a chart that's saturated with rap. Your a true rock guy and I love that. Whoever wins tonight I will be proud of and I know will make an impact on the charts as they are unique and different to all the other music out at the moment* 10/10

Amelia Lily

Bring me joy:
I wanted you to perform an original for the final to show off the kind of artist you want to be. I did see the nerves but I still feel you gave a great performance 10/10

Still into you:
Paramore are one of my favourite bands. But your cover I find even better than the original I really love it 10/10

Duet:
This was just genius. Amelia you Strike me as a young Debbie Harry so to see the two of you come together was magical it was so so good 10/10

Bad Blood:
You gave the performance of your life right there it was more to do with performance than vocals even though your vocals were bang on. Your a star Amelia 10/10

A million dreams:
In floods of tears right now.* It's been an honour to work with you and this will hopefully be a massive hit for you. I know it would be a million dreams for you to win this so I wish you all the luck. I want to thank you for being so great throughout the series. You have topped nearly every Leaderboard which shows how great you are never stop believing* 10/10

[AdamAdmiz]

Leah - That was amazing. I really liked this. The end was phenomenal. 10/10
Jeff - I didn't like it that much. 5/10
Amelia - I love this song. The performance was perfect. 10/10
Leah - I loved it earlier, it was even better now. Well done. 10/10
Jeff - I didn't like it last week. It wasn't better now. 5/10
Amelia - It was worse performance than your previous tonight. It felt a bit boring. 7/10
Leah - It was very good, but I expected a lot more from your duet. Vocals were on point and great chemistry. 9/10
Jeff - It was best performance today so far from you, but you are still far behind the girls tonight. 6/10
Amelia - It was very good, but a bit boring. I'm dissapointed because all of you could get much better duets. 8/10
Leah - Spectacular. 10/10
Jeff - Well done. Finally you showed something interesting in thid final. 9/10
Amelia - (Taylor Swift's song? - it's not working for me) Very good performance. Song suited you, but you made interesting performance. 10/10
Leah - I think everything about you is already said. This performance was, as always, incredible. You deserve to win the most out of all finalists. You are amazing. In my opinion you are The Next Big Thing. 10/10
Jeff - It was good, but nothing spectacular. 7/10
Amelia - This really was like your own song. Great song choice. Perfect last performance. 10/10

[Strictly Jake]

This is the final Leaderboard

Leah Mcfall 152
Amelia Lily 146
Jeff Gutt 128

Congratulations Leah you are the winner of the next big thing!!!!!!

Here is your winning single

Never Enough https://youtu.be/-_u9MCfuR0M

[Strictly Jake]

This may make a return soon....

Im going to take on the novelty acts category

But I need mentors for

Boys
Girls
Groups
Overs

Acts can be chosen from any talent show any YouTube act even some celebrities if you wish....

[Denver]

I'd take boys

[Nicky91]

i'll take Overs

[Kate!]

I will take girls please. But if you get people still wanting to join after you fill all slots I will let someone have my place. :hugesmile:

[Strictly Jake]

Just need someone for groups now. Either Owoaje or Lewis

[Morgan.]

Ill take groups if im allowed?

[Owoaje1993]

I’ll join

[Strictly Jake]

Ill take groups if im allowed?

Yes you can have groups but not duos I'm giving that to Owoaje

[Strictly Jake]

I’ll join

All categories are taken but I'll let you have Duos if your interested? Feel free to make a few of your own our of individual acts

[Denver]

Ill take groups if im allowed?

Not me and Morgan being poached from Strictly

[Morgan.]

Actually give Owoaje the groups i dont know what my studyload is going to be