Hollie Steel gets through Britain’s Got Talent

Another great discovery at Britain’s Got talent is 10 year-old Hollie Steel. I tuned in for the first time last night and caught Hollie’s audition.  This skinny little girl appeared in a skimpy lilac tutu and danced a few ballet steps for the first few bars.  Then she stopped in the middle of the stage and gave a powerful rendition of “I could have danced all night” from My Fair Lady. She certainly has a beautiful voice – escpecially at the final trill.  But a few things jarred with me.  First, her diction.  It was pure 1950s received pronunciation. I know accents disappear whenwe sing but a littel girl from Accrington is hardly going to say “daaarnced” in that way. Her voice coach has given her a voice that is out of kilter with her personality.  Second, why was she dressed in such a funny little outfit? her parents are obviously pushing her along in this quest – and that’s a concern – so why did they not find a more becoming outfit?

When Hollie Steel appears in the Britain’s Got Talent final I hope her personality is allowed to shine through. She will sound even better for it.

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