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And so we know “Borderline” won’t be receiving any more points, but it now has an 8 point lead over “I Trance” and an 11 point lead over “Blood”, meaning it all comes down to how many points dandy* gives those 2 tracks! 1 Borderline - Tove Styrke 101 ? 2 I Trance - Agnes 93 Addy! 3 Blood - Equador 90 Roba. 4 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 72 Tafty 5 Kashmir - Escala 71 Chez Wombat 6 Damaged - Danity Kane 71 Scene 7 Racing Cars - Ruti 67 jimwatts 8 Gladiator - Dami Im 66 CowTzy 9 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 65 Brer 10 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 58 ChrisJK 11 California - Amelia Lily 56 awardinary 12 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 54 King Rollo 13 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 53 Dobbo 14 Domino - Saara Aalto 52 Calum 15 Breathe - Liberty X 50 Jade 16 I Do - Only The Young 48 Mangø 17 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 46 Julian_ 18 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 40 gooddelta 19 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 39 Herbs 20 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 34 Cody Piastri 21 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 vibe 22 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 18 uhsting 23 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 12 AllStarBySmashMouth

Voter 22: Addy! Agnes' song "I Trance" marks a bold and stylish return to music for the Swedish dance-pop artist, best known for her 2008 hit "Release Me." Released in 2019 after a long hiatus, "I Trance" is one of two tracks (alongside "Limelight") that reintroduce Agnes with a fresh, club-ready sound. Key Highlights: Musical Style: "I Trance" is a deep, hypnotic dance track with sensual, minimal vocals layered over a shimmering, trance-inspired beat. It evokes the feel of late-night club euphoria and features a breakdown reminiscent of Timbaland and Keri Hilson’s "The Way I Are." Creative Team: The song was co-written by Vargas & Lagola, known for their work with Galantis, Avicii, and Madonna. Their influence helps shape the track’s polished, electronic sound. Artistic Intent: Agnes described the song as a celebration of dance and being in the moment. She said it’s about the pleasure and freedom of letting go completely on the dance floor. Comeback Context: This release followed a nearly seven-year break from solo music. Agnes spent that time traveling, exploring new creative directions, and redefining her identity as an artist

And with just the 22 leaders’ votes left there are only 4 points between the Top 3! 1 Borderline - Tove Styrke 94 ? 2 I Trance - Agnes 93 ? 3 Blood - Equador 90 Roba. 4 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 72 Tafty 5 Kashmir - Escala 71 Chez Wombat 6 Racing Cars - Ruti 67 jimwatts 7 Gladiator - Dami Im 65 CowTzy 8 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 65 Brer 9 Damaged - Danity Kane 59 Scene 10 California - Amelia Lily 56 awardinary 11 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 54 King Rollo 12 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 53 Dobbo 13 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 48 ChrisJK 14 Domino - Saara Aalto 46 Calum 15 I Do - Only The Young 45 Mangø 16 Breathe - Liberty X 42 Jade 17 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 42 Julian_ 18 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 40 gooddelta 19 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 39 Herbs 20 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 32 Cody Piastri 21 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 vibe 22 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 13 uhsting 23 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 12 AllStarBySmashMouth Addy! will be the penultimate voter reveal

Voter 21: jimwatts Ruti’s “Racing Cars” is a heartfelt and introspective pop ballad released in 2019 as the lead single from her debut EP of the same name. The song showcases Ruti’s soulful voice and thoughtful songwriting, blending gentle acoustic instrumentation with emotional depth. 🎵 Song Summary: Theme: “Racing Cars” explores the idea of slowing down and appreciating the present, especially in relationships. It contrasts the fast pace of life—symbolized by racing cars—with the quiet, meaningful moments that often go unnoticed. Lyrics Highlight: “Did you know what matters the most / Will take you by surprise?” These lines reflect the song’s central message: that love and connection often come in subtle, unexpected ways. Musical Style: Soft acoustic guitar and ambient textures Minimalist production that highlights Ruti’s vocals A mellow, reflective tone that evokes artists like Norah Jones or Corinne Bailey Rae Reception: The song was praised for its sincerity and emotional maturity. It helped establish Ruti as a rising singer-songwriter following her win on The Voice UK in 2018.

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12 Equador - Blood 10 Ruti - Racing Cars 8 Tove Styrke - Borderline 7 Nolwenn Leroy - Nolwenn Ohwo! 6 Tokio Myers - Bloodstream 5 Agnes - I Trance 4 Aiden Grimshaw - Misty Eye 3 Daithi featuring Raye - Chameleon Life 2 Christina Grimmie - Think Of You 1 Cher Lloyd, Mic Righteous, Zeph Ellis & Ghetts - Dub On The Track Commiserations to Escala and Diana And that brings Equador right back into the running - it’s looking like a 3 horse race now. 1 Borderline - Tove Styrke 91 ? 2 I Trance - Agnes 87 ? 3 Blood - Equador 82 Roba. 4 Kashmir - Escala 71 Chez Wombat 5 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 70 Tafty 6 Racing Cars - Ruti 67 ? 7 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 65 Brer 8 Gladiator - Dami Im 61 CowTzy 9 Damaged - Danity Kane 59 Scene 10 California - Amelia Lily 56 awardinary 11 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 53 King Rollo 12 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 48 Dobbo 13 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 48 ChrisJK 14 Domino - Saara Aalto 46 Calum 15 I Do - Only The Young 45 Mangø 16 Breathe - Liberty X 42 Jade 17 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 39 Herbs 18 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 33 gooddelta 19 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 32 Cody Piastri 20 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 Julian_ 21 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 vibe 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 12 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 3 uhsting jimwatts is up next

Voter 20: Julian_ Clara van Wel’s “Alone By Heart” is a poignant and introspective song that showcases her talent for emotionally resonant songwriting. While detailed official commentary or reviews are limited, the lyrics and tone of the song suggest themes of emotional resilience, heartbreak, and self-discovery. 🎵 Song Summary: Theme: The song reflects on the experience of being alone not just physically, but emotionally—a solitude that becomes familiar, even internalized. The phrase “alone by heart” suggests a deeper kind of loneliness, one that persists even when surrounded by others. Lyrics Highlights: “I know alone by heart / And it's not a funny thing” – introduces the central metaphor of emotional isolation. “And broken hearts don't make a whole” – a reflection on the futility of trying to fix emotional wounds with other broken people. “Water won't wash out the stains” – a poetic way of saying that some emotional scars are permanent. Musical Style: The song is likely acoustic or folk-pop in style, consistent with Clara van Wel’s earlier work, which often features gentle instrumentation and lyrically driven melodies.

And the lead has switched between the 2 Swedish pop stars once again, but with a few others still in with a shot with 4 to go. 1 Borderline - Tove Styrke 83 ? 2 I Trance - Agnes 82 ? 3 Kashmir - Escala 71 Chez Wombat 4 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 70 Tafty 5 Blood - Equador 70 Roba. 6 Gladiator - Dami Im 61 CowTzy 7 Damaged - Danity Kane 59 Scene 8 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 59 Brer 9 Racing Cars - Ruti 57 ? 10 California - Amelia Lily 56 awardinary 11 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 50 King Rollo 12 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 48 ChrisJK 13 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 47 Dobbo 14 Domino - Saara Aalto 46 Calum 15 I Do - Only The Young 45 Mangø 16 Breathe - Liberty X 42 Jade 17 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 35 Herbs 18 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 32 Cody Piastri 19 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 ? 20 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 26 gooddelta 21 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 vibe 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 12 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 1 uhsting Host votes coming next!

Voter 19: CowTzy Dami Im’s “Gladiator” is a powerful pop anthem released on 8 August 2014 as the second single from her third studio album, Heart Beats The song blends mid-tempo pop balladry with themes of female empowerment, love, and resilience, and showcases Im’s dynamic vocal range. 🎵 Song Summary: Theme: “Gladiator” is about fighting for love and self-worth. While the lyrics describe a woman determined to win a man’s heart “like a gladiator,” Dami Im has explained that the deeper meaning is about fighting for confidence, self-love, and personal strength Lyrics Highlight: “Never gonna give up, I won’t let nobody harm ya / I will fight for your love like a gladiator.” Musical Style: Produced by Trinity (Johan Gustafson, Fredrik Häggstam, Sebastian Lundberg) Features airy tribal beats, layered harmonies, and a soaring chorus Critics compared it to the work of Katy Perry, Sia, and Pink 🎬 Music Video: Directed by Young Black Youth, the video features a fantasy storyline where Dami trains to become a warrior destined to vanquish evil. It includes special effects, martial arts, and Korean cultural elements, drawing comparisons to Mulan and Avatar Dami described the video as “very special,” involving stunt work and a male stunt double dressed as her 📈 Reception: Debuted at #11 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart Certified Gold for sales over 35,000 copies Praised for its catchy production, empowering message, and vocal delivery

A second straight maximum sees Danity Kane flying up the leaderboard. Also with a very strong run of scores lately is Dami Im, who was 2nd from bottom at one point. 1 I Trance - Agnes 81 ? 2 Borderline - Tove Styrke 78 ? 3 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 70 Tafty 4 Blood - Equador 63 Roba. 5 Gladiator - Dami Im 61 ? 6 Kashmir - Escala 59 Chez Wombat 7 Damaged - Danity Kane 59 Scene 8 California - Amelia Lily 56 awardinary 9 Racing Cars - Ruti 54 ? 10 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 53 Brer 11 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 48 ChrisJK 12 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 46 King Rollo 13 Domino - Saara Aalto 46 Calum 14 I Do - Only The Young 43 Mangø 15 Breathe - Liberty X 42 Jade 16 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 37 Dobbo 17 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 35 Herbs 18 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 32 Cody Piastri 19 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 ? 20 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 vibe 21 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 18 gooddelta 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 12 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 1 uhsting Just 5 voters to go and we’re coming to CowTzy next.

Voter 18: vibe Dannii Minogue’s “Creep” is a sultry, electro-funk track from her critically acclaimed 2003 album Neon Nights. The song exemplifies the album’s fusion of dance-pop, electroclash, and post-disco, and showcases Minogue’s bold, sensual persona. 🎵 Song Summary: Theme: “Creep” is about seduction, desire, and magnetic attraction. The lyrics describe a charged encounter where temptation and physical chemistry dominate. Minogue uses vivid imagery and innuendo to convey the intensity of the moment: “Creep up to me, take a deep drag on me / 'Til you're high, I'll make you feel so good inside” Musical Style: Produced by Korpi & Blackcell, the track features sleek synths, funky basslines, and hypnotic rhythms. It draws from American electro-funk and R&B aesthetics, contributing to the album’s club-ready vibe Album Context: Neon Nights was a turning point in Minogue’s career, praised for its cohesive sound and daring production choices. “Creep” fits into the album’s overarching themes of nightlife, sensuality, and empowerment, and has been described as one of its standout deep cuts

Back to just 1 point in it now, with an extremely tight mid table. 1 I Trance - Agnes 79 ? 2 Borderline - Tove Styrke 78 ? 3 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 70 Tafty 4 Kashmir - Escala 59 Chez Wombat 5 Blood - Equador 58 Roba. 6 Gladiator - Dami Im 54 ? 7 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 53 Brer 8 Racing Cars - Ruti 48 ? 9 California - Amelia Lily 48 awardinary 10 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 47 ChrisJK 11 Damaged - Danity Kane 47 Scene 12 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 46 King Rollo 13 Domino - Saara Aalto 43 Calum 14 I Do - Only The Young 43 Mangø 15 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 37 Dobbo 16 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 35 Herbs 17 Breathe - Liberty X 32 Jade 18 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 ? 19 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 28 Cody Piastri 20 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 ? 21 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 18 gooddelta 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 12 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 1 uhsting Next is vibe

Voter 17: Cody Piastri Lauren Alaina’s “Ladies in the '90s” is a nostalgic, upbeat country-pop single released on October 15, 2018 as the lead track from her EP Getting Good The song is a tribute to the influential female artists of the 1990s who inspired Alaina’s own musical journey. 🎵 Song Summary: Theme: The lyrics celebrate a time when female artists dominated the radio, and Alaina reflects on her childhood growing up with their music. It’s both a personal homage and a broader commentary on the changing landscape of women in country music. Musical References: The song name-drops iconic tracks and artists across genres, including: Country: “Strawberry Wine” (Deana Carter), “Breathe” (Faith Hill), “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” (Shania Twain), “Cowboy Take Me Away” (Dixie Chicks), “Fancy” (Reba McEntire) Pop/R&B: “…Baby One More Time” (Britney Spears), “Say My Name” (Destiny’s Child), “No Scrubs” (TLC), “Genie in a Bottle” (Christina Aguilera), “Vogue” (Madonna), “Wannabe” (Spice Girls), “You Oughta Know” (Alanis Morissette) Production: Produced by busbee, the song blends catchy pop hooks with country instrumentation, creating a fun and radio-friendly sound. Music Video: Premiered on May 29, 2019, featuring Alaina as a quirky spokesperson on a 90s-style shopping channel, showcasing retro products and fashion Chart Performance: Peaked at #40 on the US Country Airplay chart Reached #49 on the US Hot Country Songs chart

Calum’s votes mainly giving some of the mid table a lift, but keeping it close at the top. 1 I Trance - Agnes 77 ? 2 Borderline - Tove Styrke 72 ? 3 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 67 Tafty 4 Kashmir - Escala 59 Chez Wombat 5 Blood - Equador 58 Roba. 6 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 53 Brer 7 Racing Cars - Ruti 48 ? 8 Gladiator - Dami Im 46 ? 9 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 45 King Rollo 10 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 43 ChrisJK 11 I Do - Only The Young 43 Mangø 12 California - Amelia Lily 41 awardinary 13 Domino - Saara Aalto 38 Calum 14 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 37 Dobbo 15 Damaged - Danity Kane 35 Scene 16 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 35 Herbs 17 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 ? 18 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 28 ? 19 Breathe - Liberty X 22 Jade 20 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 ? 21 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 18 gooddelta 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 12 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 1 uhsting Next is Cody

Voter 16: Calum Saara Aalto’s “Domino” is a powerful pop ballad released on 16 February 2018 as part of her international debut album Wild Wild Wonderland. It was one of three songs she performed in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) 2018, Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. 🎵 Song Overview: Genre: Pop Length: 3:00 Writers: Saara Aalto, Thomas G:son, Bobby Ljunggren, Johnny Sanchez, Will Taylor Producers: Thomas G:son, Johnny Sanchez 🎤 Theme & Lyrics: “Domino” is a love song that uses the metaphor of a domino to describe the overwhelming and unstoppable force of falling in love. The lyrics express how being with someone can knock you off your feet emotionally, like a domino falling in a chain reaction. “When I’m with you, I’m hit and I’m falling, oh / I fall like a domino.” The song builds with emotional intensity, combining soaring vocals with dramatic instrumentation, making it a classic Eurovision-style power ballad. 🏆 Eurovision Context: “Domino” competed in UMK 2018, where Saara Aalto performed three songs. It finished second in the competition, with 159 points, behind the winning entry “Monsters”, which went on to represent Finland at Eurovision 2018.

Herbs not giving much to most of the contenders but bringing Diana back into the top 3. 1 I Trance - Agnes 77 ? 2 Borderline - Tove Styrke 70 ? 3 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 64 Tafty 4 Kashmir - Escala 59 Chez Wombat 5 Blood - Equador 58 Roba. 6 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 53 Brer 7 Racing Cars - Ruti 48 ? 8 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 45 King Rollo 9 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 43 ChrisJK 10 Domino - Saara Aalto 38 ? 11 California - Amelia Lily 37 awardinary 12 Gladiator - Dami Im 36 ? 13 I Do - Only The Young 31 Mangø 14 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 30 Dobbo 15 Damaged - Danity Kane 30 Scene 16 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 ? 17 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 27 Herbs 18 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 27 ? 19 Breathe - Liberty X 22 Jade 20 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 ? 21 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 18 gooddelta 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 6 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 1 uhsting Next it’s Calum

Voter 15: Herbs Aiden Grimshaw’s “Misty Eye” is the title track from his 2012 debut album Misty Eye, but it was not released as a standalone single. The album’s official singles were: “Is This Love” – released June 2012 “Curtain Call” – released August 2012 🎵 About the Song “Misty Eye”: Even though it wasn’t a single, “Misty Eye” is a central emotional piece of the album. It features cinematic strings, echoing beats, and a powerful vocal performance that highlights Grimshaw’s ability to convey vulnerability and intensity. 🎧 Lyrical Themes: The lyrics explore emotional fragility, heartbreak, and resilience. Lines like: “This paper heart is lost in fire / But I’m not burning” suggest a struggle between emotional pain and inner strength. The song’s title metaphorically refers to tears or blurred emotional vision, reinforcing the album’s introspective tone. 🎵 Album: Misty Eye Release Date: 20 August 2012 Label: RCA / Sony Music Style: A mix of electropop, soul, and drum & bass influences, with emotionally intense lyrics and atmospheric production. Notable Singles: “Is This Love” – a dramatic, high-energy lead single “Curtain Call” – a more melodic, introspective follow-up The album was praised for its emotional depth, vocal performance, and genre-blending production, setting Aiden apart from typical reality TV alumni.

Clear air at the moment between the top 2 and the rest, and Christina is finally off the mark! 1 I Trance - Agnes 75 ? 2 Borderline - Tove Styrke 70 ? 3 Kashmir - Escala 59 Chez Wombat 4 Blood - Equador 58 Roba. 5 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 54 Tafty 6 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 53 Brer 7 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 45 King Rollo 8 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 43 ChrisJK 9 Racing Cars - Ruti 42 ? 10 California - Amelia Lily 32 awardinary 11 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 ? 12 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 29 Dobbo 13 Gladiator - Dami Im 29 ? 14 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 27 ? 15 Damaged - Danity Kane 27 Scene 16 Domino - Saara Aalto 26 ? 17 I Do - Only The Young 23 Mangø 18 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 23 ? 19 Breathe - Liberty X 22 Jade 20 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 ? 21 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 18 gooddelta 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 6 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 1 uhsting Next is Herbs

Voter 14: Roba. Equador’s “Blood” is a haunting and atmospheric track released in 2016 as the lead single from their debut album Bones of Man. The group, formed by Henry Binns (of Zero 7) and Bo Bruce, blends trip-hop, ambient electronica, and soulful vocals to create a cinematic soundscape. 🎵 Song Summary: Theme: “Blood” explores the intensity and vulnerability of a passionate relationship. The lyrics suggest a willingness to embrace emotional pain and uncertainty for the sake of deep connection. Lines like “Taste the blood in my spit / Between the cracks of my lips” evoke raw, visceral imagery that reflects emotional exposure and longing. Musical Style: Begins with a pulsing, heartbeat-like rhythm, gradually building into a lush, layered arrangement. Features joint male-female vocals, with Bo Bruce taking the lead as the track progresses. The final section transitions into a soaring choral and instrumental climax, fading into an ethereal close. Mood: The song is both melancholic and uplifting, balancing darkness with beauty. It’s ideal for fans of artists like Massive Attack, London Grammar, or Zero 7.

Rollo giving a boost to some of the less poppy songs and making it very tight at the top once again. 1 I Trance - Agnes 68 ? 2 Borderline - Tove Styrke 66 ? 3 Blood - Equador 58 ? 4 Kashmir - Escala 57 Chez Wombat 5 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers 54 Tafty 6 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers 53 Brer 7 Racing Cars - Ruti 42 ? 8 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East 40 ChrisJK 9 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye 37 King Rollo 10 California - Amelia Lily 32 awardinary 11 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel 30 ? 12 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al. 29 Dobbo 13 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw 27 ? 14 Domino - Saara Aalto 26 ? 15 I Do - Only The Young 23 Mangø 16 Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina 23 ? 17 Creep - Dannii Minogue 20 ? 18 Damaged - Danity Kane 17 Scene 19 Gladiator - Dami Im 17 ? 20 Breathe - Liberty X 16 Jade 21 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy 13 gooddelta 22 Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al. 6 AllStarBySmashMouth 23 Think Of You - Christina Grimmie 0 uhsting Next is Roba.

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OK I think I’ll do Part II tomorrow and give those who haven’t been following a chance to catch up too. Thanks all for tuning in and commenting. I promise it’s going to be a nail biter!

Apologies for the hiatus - views on whether to keep going tonight or resume at 20:00 tomorrow?

And in time honoured TV talent show tradition, the results of the Rolloland jury are… to be revealed after the break!

Voter 13: King Rollo Daithí’s “Chameleon Life” is a vibrant, genre-blending single released in 2013, featuring vocals by Raye. It marked a turning point in the Irish electronic artist’s career, showcasing his ability to merge live instrumentation—notably his fiddle—with electronic pop production. 🎵 Song Summary: Theme: “Chameleon Life” is about embracing change, spontaneity, and living in the moment. The lyrics touch on themes of youth, freedom, and transformation, aligning with the metaphor of a chameleon adapting to its surroundings. Musical Style: Combines EDM textures with pop melodies and live violin loops. Features sunny synths, bouncy rhythms, and a euphoric chorus delivered by Raye. The track has been described as Calvin Harris-esque, but with a more organic, indie-electronic twist. Background: Interestingly, the song was written during a cold Irish winter, despite its summery vibe. Daithí collaborated with Ian Ring (of Young Wonder) during the production process, aiming to create something uplifting and accessible without relying on typical dance music clichés. Reception: Widely praised in Irish music circles for its catchiness and crossover potential. Though it didn’t chart internationally, it received significant airplay in Ireland and helped establish Daithí as a rising name in electronic music.