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Manchester’s Champion Despite missing out on the finals of this year’s The Voice UK, Chris Royal is still Manchester’s champion after receiving a standing ovation for his breath-taking rendition of Smile.
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‘ ‘ T HI S I S A Last year Manchester had Cleo Higgins singing her heart out and the city has always featured prominently on TV’s talent shows with the likes of Misha B and Shane Ward. Speaking to TNT before the show Chris, from Fallowfield, although confident in his ability, was doubtful of his chances. He said, “I know I’m not going to win, everyone’s behind Christina Marie, I’m just preparing myself for my exit on Saturday.” Despite this, the young singer with a love for jazz was determined to go out on his terms and with his dignity intact. He added, “this time I have asked Ricky to allow me to pick my own clothes and setting along with the song Smile, so at least I will exit my way, I thank him for that!” Before the show Chris seemed stressed and a little anxious, but his obvious talent, cool head and professional attitude saw him deliver a performance to remember, with panel judges offering comments of admiration after singing his version of the old Nat King Cole song. Leg-
endary entertainer Tom Jones said he thought Chris “could be in the final with that performance,” while Ricky Wilson said, “all along I was hoping to find an artist and we’ve found one.” Other standout performances came from finalists Jermaine, Sally and Jamie as well as Bizzie who missed out on a place in the next round as Christina Marie booked her spot, meaning that each of the judges had a singer in the last four. Chris Royal is a TNT ‘one to watch’ for his beautiful, smooth voice and stage presence, and having won the hearts and minds of not just his hometown, but of the British public as well. As well as the semi-finalists, there were performances from Shakira and Enrique Inglesias. Next week is the final of the show, is Christina Marie really favourite to win, or do the others have a chance to pull off an upset?
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Some of Britain’s elite mixed martial artists (MMA) assembled to do battle. Two of these men in combat were our very own, local lads,
Kane ‘the Danger’ Mousah,
from Fallowfield and former UFC star from Withington, Brendan Loughnane.