Meet December 10: Simon Cowell’s Latest Band Members Unveiled

Simon Cowell is once again on the hunt for musical talent in his latest docuseries, “Simon Cowell: The Next Act.” The series showcases open casting calls held in key cities including London, Dublin, and Liverpool. After reviewing over 1,000 auditions, Cowell selected 16 boys aged 15 to 19 to proceed to the next stage of auditions in Miami.

Introducing December 10: The New Boy Band

From the 16 finalists, Simon Cowell handpicked seven talented singers to form a new boy band, named December 10, inspired by the launch date of the series. The group recently unveiled their first single—a cover of “Bye Bye Bye”—and has quickly garnered attention with the nickname D10 among fans.

The Final Seven Members

The selected singers, each with unique backgrounds and stories, are:

• Cruz (19, West London) – A long-time performer inspired by Bruno Mars, Cruz wished to pursue a new life experience.
• Danny (age not specified) – A hidden talent discovered by his aunt, Danny impressed Cowell with his charisma.
• Hendrik (age not specified) – A seasoned performer influenced by his professional singer mother, Hendrik was referred to as the “big brother” of the group.
• John (age not specified) – From singing in a cathedral choir to aspiring to a career like Daniel Caesar, John has a long musical journey.
• Josh (17, Chorley) – A newcomer to singing, he gained confidence after a fresh hairstyle helped him shine during auditions.
• Nicolas (age not specified) – With eight years of experience, Nicolas was recognized for his George Michael-like appeal, earning Cowell’s support.
• Seán (age not specified) – A lifelong singer, Seán was encouraged by his mother to audition and has lofty goals inspired by legends like Freddie Mercury.

Notable Finalists Who Did Not Make the Cut

The following nine contestants demonstrated remarkable talent but did not advance to December 10:

• Aron – Passionate about performing, he aimed to chase a dream of team spirit within a boy band.
• Evan – With a career starting at a very young age, Evan always aspired to learn from Cowell.
• Filip – He flew from Prague to Dublin to audition, fostering ambitions of becoming a music role model.
• Joe – Motivated by his father’s encouragement, Joe overcame self-doubt to seize the audition opportunity.
• Jake G. – Inspired by friends, Jake stepped out of his comfort zone to showcase his vocal abilities.
• Jake E-B – Once performing mainly in pubs, Jake aimed to impress the judges with his singing talent.
• Leon – He developed a keen interest in music during high school and aimed to become a singer-songwriter.
• Max – A natural performer since childhood, Max has continued to make strides in his musical journey.
• Samuel – Making a spontaneous decision to audition, Samuel viewed the experience as a crucial confidence boost.

With the formation of December 10, Simon Cowell aims to create the next big boy band sensation, continuing his legacy in the music industry. Fans are eager to see how these young talents will evolve in the coming months.