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Guy goes over well with Idol critics
By Alexandra Economou
27dec03
AUSTRALIAN Idol Guy Sebastian impressed tough critics at the World Idol performance show in London last night.
In front of an estimated audience of 100 million viewers worldwide, Sebastian was one of the few performers to gain uniform praise from the judging panel – which had savaged the first few contestants.
Sebastian was named the best voice so far by US judge Simon Cowell, while the UK judge loved the arrangement of Sebastian's chosen song and said he was in with a great chance.
Looking cool in jeans and white blazer, with the trademark afro hairstyle in place, the 21-year-old singing teacher from Adelaide appeared relaxed throughout his performance.
Expected to face stiff competition from US Idol Kelly Clarkson and British star Will Young, Sebastian wowed the studio audience, many of whom were sporting afros in support, with his performance of Louis Armstrong's What A Wonderful World.
Australian judge and BMG Australia marketing manager Ian "Dicko" Dickson told Sebastian he was proud of him.
"I can't tell you how proud I am to be with you representing my adopted country in my homeland and showing off what I think is one of the best talents I have seen in a long time," Dickson said during the judging.
"Go the 'fro."
Speaking on the show after his performance, Sebastian said he didn't think anyone could really rate their chances of success.
"We're up against the world's best and people who are immensely talented," he said.
Guy's Australian fans are using phone calls and e-mails to overseas friends and family to help him win the World Idol crown.
There's now less than a day remaining to vote after last night's show.
Viewers are hoping US contestant and competition favourite Kelly Clarkson won't scoop the international vote pool.
The rules prevent viewers from voting for contestants from their own country.
Australian fans are also being asked to contact World Idol via the show's website – www.worldidol.tv – if they will be in the UK on January 1, the day the verdict show will be recorded.
Sebastian has just released his debut album, Just As I Am, featuring his No. 1 hit, Angels Brought Me Here.
Labelled the Olympics with music, last night's heavily edited version of the show held some surprises, but Clarkson proved she was in a strong position after a superb performance of Natural Woman.
Dickson said she was already a world idol.
Scathing Polish judge Kuba Wojewodzski said: "You didn't bring me to my knees, but Kelly, I would like to find you under my Christmas tree."
But British judge Pete Waterman, of Stock Aitken Waterman fame, said she needed to stop the trills and frills.
The finale of World Idol screens live on Channel 10 from 6.30am next Friday and will be repeated again at 7.30pm.
www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,8263377%255E662,00.html
By Alexandra Economou
27dec03
AUSTRALIAN Idol Guy Sebastian impressed tough critics at the World Idol performance show in London last night.
In front of an estimated audience of 100 million viewers worldwide, Sebastian was one of the few performers to gain uniform praise from the judging panel – which had savaged the first few contestants.
Sebastian was named the best voice so far by US judge Simon Cowell, while the UK judge loved the arrangement of Sebastian's chosen song and said he was in with a great chance.
Looking cool in jeans and white blazer, with the trademark afro hairstyle in place, the 21-year-old singing teacher from Adelaide appeared relaxed throughout his performance.
Expected to face stiff competition from US Idol Kelly Clarkson and British star Will Young, Sebastian wowed the studio audience, many of whom were sporting afros in support, with his performance of Louis Armstrong's What A Wonderful World.
Australian judge and BMG Australia marketing manager Ian "Dicko" Dickson told Sebastian he was proud of him.
"I can't tell you how proud I am to be with you representing my adopted country in my homeland and showing off what I think is one of the best talents I have seen in a long time," Dickson said during the judging.
"Go the 'fro."
Speaking on the show after his performance, Sebastian said he didn't think anyone could really rate their chances of success.
"We're up against the world's best and people who are immensely talented," he said.
Guy's Australian fans are using phone calls and e-mails to overseas friends and family to help him win the World Idol crown.
There's now less than a day remaining to vote after last night's show.
Viewers are hoping US contestant and competition favourite Kelly Clarkson won't scoop the international vote pool.
The rules prevent viewers from voting for contestants from their own country.
Australian fans are also being asked to contact World Idol via the show's website – www.worldidol.tv – if they will be in the UK on January 1, the day the verdict show will be recorded.
Sebastian has just released his debut album, Just As I Am, featuring his No. 1 hit, Angels Brought Me Here.
Labelled the Olympics with music, last night's heavily edited version of the show held some surprises, but Clarkson proved she was in a strong position after a superb performance of Natural Woman.
Dickson said she was already a world idol.
Scathing Polish judge Kuba Wojewodzski said: "You didn't bring me to my knees, but Kelly, I would like to find you under my Christmas tree."
But British judge Pete Waterman, of Stock Aitken Waterman fame, said she needed to stop the trills and frills.
The finale of World Idol screens live on Channel 10 from 6.30am next Friday and will be repeated again at 7.30pm.
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