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Jolan

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Team
Ricky
Age
22
Hometown
Bolton
Genre
Rock (soul) / Motown
Musical inspirations
Prince, Terence Trent D’Arby, U2, Queen

Get to know Jolan

Jolan first realised he could sing when at four years old, he brought his granny to tears singing ‘I Believe I Can Fly’. His singing career soared upwards from there, when ten years later he started gigging properly, with no plan to put on the breaks!

Fast forward to present day (where he still finds it super awkward to hold a mic) and his soulful Blind Audition impressed three of our four coaches, a fierce pitch-off and finally a spot on #TeamRicky, where he can continue to soar high for his nan...

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Quick fire with Jolan

What pop star’s poster would you hang on your wall right now? “Prince, or Lenny Kravitz”

If you could have witnessed any music event in history what would it be? “Woodstock”

What song do you like to sing in the shower? “Purple Rain by Prince”

You’re headlining Wembley! What would you have on your rider? “Water, tortilla chips and grapes!”

What famous person do people say you most resemble? “A few people say I look like Nicholas Hoult, and a few people used to say Mika when I had longer hair - I don’t think either!”

What is the best prank you have ever pulled? “Deffos, the mints in the cola trick!”

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Ricky certainly didn't want to have Jolan torn away from his team just yet...

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