Peterborough’s George Elliott does himself proud in The Voice Kids final but misses out on top prize

Young Peterborough singer George Elliott produced a fantastic performance in the final of The Voice Kids but was just beaten to the top prize by winner Justine Afante.
By Mark Edwards
Published 29th Aug 2020, 21:15 BST
George Elliott, the Voice Kids finalist, with his proud family at a finals party at the Post Office Club, Bourges Boulevard.George Elliott, the Voice Kids finalist, with his proud family at a finals party at the Post Office Club, Bourges Boulevard.
George Elliott, the Voice Kids finalist, with his proud family at a finals party at the Post Office Club, Bourges Boulevard.

George and his family, from Walton, Peterborough, gathered to watch the pre-recorded final at the Post Office club on Bourges Boulevard this evening (August 29) already knowing that despite a fantastic performance he had just missed out on the top prize.

Emma Willis hosted the grand final of the junior version of the talent show which saw George supported by mentor Danny Jones, from the pop band McFly, in the final with Team Will-i-am’s Victoria Alsina (7) from Middlesex, Team Pixie Lott’s Justine Afante (13) from Swansea and Team Paloma Faith’s Dara McNicholl (12) from County Derry.

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Over the past eight weeks, the acts have been whittled down to four finalists, one chosen by each of the four members of the judging panel.

George Elliott, the Voice Kids finalist, at a finals party at the Post Office Club, Bourges Boulevard with friends and his cousin Blake Carter.George Elliott, the Voice Kids finalist, at a finals party at the Post Office Club, Bourges Boulevard with friends and his cousin Blake Carter.
George Elliott, the Voice Kids finalist, at a finals party at the Post Office Club, Bourges Boulevard with friends and his cousin Blake Carter.

Tonight, the four finalists competed to impress both their mentors, Paloma Faith, Danny Jones, Pixie Lott and Will.i.am, and the viewing public for the chance to be named this year’s Voice Kids champion.

The winner received a £30,000 bursary towards their musical education and all the finalists won a VIP holiday to Universal Orlando Resort.

Before tonight’s final George’s mum Jodie and dad Karl have been so proud of George’s progress through the show.

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Jodie said; “As soon as he got through to the semi-final we thought it doesn’t matter now.

George and Danny Jones perform in The Voice Kids final. Picyure (C) ITV Plc.George and Danny Jones perform in The Voice Kids final. Picyure (C) ITV Plc.
George and Danny Jones perform in The Voice Kids final. Picyure (C) ITV Plc.

“It has gone over and above what we thought it would be. We’re so proud of George, especially for a kid with no experience and the other three finalists are the most amazing kids. They are all winners.”

George said: “I really appreciate Danny believing in me, putting me through to this stage. I want to put on a big performance.

“You have to practice everyday to get it right, if you want to get through, you need to work hard every day, you can’t miss out even a single day. I’ve been doing vocal warm ups with mum,”

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