View Full Version : where are they now?
sharonlvsmartin
07-06-2004, 16:40
i was just thinking today,where have all last years contestants gone?does anyone know what theyre up to?we all know that brian ormond is doing loads and michael is going to be touring with final four now(yay! :) but what are the rest of them up to?same for this years contestants-i wonder will they keep in the music industry or disappear like some from last year!i hope some of them do well because i really like them such as phil and jill (and ruth of course) :)
btw ruth.....is it true you are touring with final four aswell?? :)
MICKEY HARTE won the first series of "You're A Star" and sung "We've Got The World" for Ireland in Latvia, finishing in 11th place. The single spent five weeks atop the Irish Top 30 in the build-up to Eurovision. The Donegal man's massive popularity ensured that his debut album also topped the Irish charts and it went quadruple platinum, yielding two other chart hits. International success has unfortunately eluded Mickey so far.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/mickeyharte.jpg
SIMON CASEY was the runner-up to Harte, but was the first to top the Irish chart when his potential Eurovision song "A Better Plan" spent three weeks at number one in April. That was the first of three hit singles for the popular Offaly man, and his debut album also sold well when released in November. Casey also worked with "You're A Star" judge Phil Coulter, proving the lead vocal for the Irish Rugby team's hit single "Ireland's Call".
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/simoncasey.jpg
MICHAEL LEONARD finished 3rd in the first series of "You're A Star" and has had a pretty low profile since being eliminated from the show back in March. He has chosen to concentrate on his songwriting and recently had one of his songs covered by Westlife and has also had interest from Ronan Keating and others. Those interested in gossip might be interested to know that Michael has been dated fellow "You're A Star" finalist Sarah Brophy.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/michaelleonard.jpg
LISA BRESNAN was the favourite of this website, but ended up finishing 4th with the lovely ballad "I'll Still Be Right Here". Despite rave reviews in the press, Lisa chose to temporarily turn her back on the music industry and concentrate on finishing her studies to qualify as a teacher. However during the summer Lisa recorded a number of demo tracks, and is now managed by former "You're A Star" judge Darren Smith, so expect to hear from her again.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/lisabresnan.jpg
BRIAN ORMOND seems destined to be the bridesmaid in television talent searches. Having missed out on making the Irish "Popstars" group Six (probably a good thing in retrospect), Brian also just failed to make the final four in "You're A Star". He then went on to reach the finals in the second series of "Pop Idol" in the U.K. He was then part of the Idols group that reached the Xmas Top 5 in the UK with a cover of John Lennon's ""Happy Christmas (War Is Over)".
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/brianormond.jpg
SHAUNA AND CAOIMHE McELHINNEY caused much debate during the first series of "You're A Star". The then 16 year old Cork girls received some critical reviews from the judges but became a favourite of many with their charm and enthusiasm. Being so young it's perhaps no surprise that we haven't heard much for them since the show, however they are still managing to fit in some musical engagements while continuing to study for their Leaving Cert.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/twins.jpg
SARAH BROPHY was also from Cork and earned many admirers as the most improved singer over the run of "You're A Star". Despite only finishing 7th in the competition, Sarah got to go to Latvia as one of Mickey Harte's backing singers and she made many friends during Eurovision week. Her younger sister Laura followed in Sarah's footsteps and entered the second series of "You're A Star" in Waterford.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/sarah.jpg
JOANNE FAHY had previously worked full-time as a singer in Bunratty Castle in county Clare before making the finals of the first series of "You're A Star". Since being eliminated, little has been heard from Joanne as she has decided to take some time out from music and now works in Public Relations in Dingle in county Kerry. However it's reported that Joanne intends to return to music and re-launch her singing career in the near future.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/joannefahy.jpg
CATHERINE YORE seems to have followed a similar path to that of fellow finalist Lisa Bresnan. At the time of performing in "You're A Star" in early 2003, Catherine was training to be a teacher in St.Patrick's College in Drumcondra on Dublin's northside. She is now in her second year of that course but she continues to spend her spare time gigging around the country and recording some songs.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/catherine.jpg
SUSAN McFADDEN was one of the more controversial finalists having only got her place thanks to being given the "wildcard" of her sister-in-law Kerry McFadden, sister of Westlife's Bryan. There is however little doubt that her later performances showed that she merited her place. Susan has now concentrated on musical theatre and pantomime. She is reported not to have an interest in following her family into the pop charts and intends to pursue a career on stage.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/susanmcfadden.jpg
AZI JEGBEFUME was unfortunate to be eliminated in the early stages of series one of "You're A Star". The popular Tallaght girl looked to have the potential to do a lot better and could have made a very interesting Eurovision performer for Ireland. Azi has now left this country to work in London with Ed Case, the man responsible for popular UK R'n'B trio Mis-teeq. Expect to see her launch her career later in 2004.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/azij.jpg
SUSAN McGOWAN from Athlone had like Brian Ormond and Lisa Bresnan, missed out on making the Irish "Popstars" group Six and had then turned her talent to "You're A Star". Following her elimination from the show, Susan teamed up with fellow unsuccessful finalists Sarah Brophy and Catriona McGinty to form the group Sweet Charity, which provided the atractive backing vocals for Mickey Harte at Eurovision.
http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/susanmcgowan2.jpg
CATRONIA McGINTY made a fleeting visit to the "You're A Star" finals. Having been eliminated from an earlier heat, she earned Phil Coulter's wildcard, however she fell at the first hurdle and few now remember her. She is the third member of Sweet Charity who went to Latvia and spent the summer working with Phil Coulter on his television series. Phil takes his show on the road in early 2004, and Sweet Charity will be part of that tour. http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/images/catroina.jpg
All from http://www.keithm.utvinternet.ie/YasWATN.htm
sharonlvsmartin
07-06-2004, 18:06
lol god you know an awful lot!:) so what about this years people?
simon is touring + gonna be in 'grease' in da point in august!!
sharonlvsmartin
07-06-2004, 19:23
awww thats good!meg he's playin with colin fahy soon aint he!friday 2nd july at the ballymahon festival in longford!:) are you going!
:)
Thats all copied from Keithm website!
sharonlvsmartin
07-06-2004, 23:25
i know yeah but still!;)
i was personally hoping they were all (except Mickey Joe) burning in the eight level of hell.
well der not!! simons doin brill!! :)
Please, please learn to type in English people! Honest to God now, typos or whatever we'll get over and fair enough my punctuation is usually all over the shop but if ye'd just make a minor effort it really would be much appreciated.
(And they take lots of marks off in the Junior Cert for writing in text speak so it'd be as well for ye to get into the swing of it now)
It's useless, Neenee, they'll never learn. It's best to just avoid the forum altogether!
But it's the only forum where people are actually muppetty enough (see we'll even allow ye to make up new words people!) to rise to my comments. I don't have half as much fun anywhere else.
ive done my junior cert so i dont need 2 worry bout dat + its just much easier!!
i dont c why it bothers ye so much!! :) :)
Maybe because some people here are not native english speakers and understanding the type of english used can be a bit of a stretch at times. It is a fair enough point.
This is a message board and not a mobile phone. :D
It's actually harder if you're typing at an actual keyboard with 26 different letter keys on it. And it is extremely annoying...
pablo, right i can understand your point! :) :) :)
sharonlvsmartin
08-06-2004, 21:00
anyway back to the topic................
well philip noone from this years show is currently doing his english leaving cert exam! :D
sharonlvsmartin
09-06-2004, 17:56
the english was sound today-thank god so i hope it went well 4 him!
Pablo I cant say I understand, you said this was a message board not a mobile phone. You are obviously correct in saying that but its not English class either, ur not even interested in youre a star i think you are to stressed and look for things to give out about. CHILL OUT....
Pablo runs this board, along with Ciaran and Tom. What they say goes. THe majority of the people on this board get pissed off by "Txt speak" and Pablo is trying to stop it being used.
Pablo I cant say I understand, you said this was a message board not a mobile phone. You are obviously correct in saying that but its not English class either, ur not even interested in youre a star i think you are to stressed and look for things to give out about. CHILL OUT....
Stressed perhaps. interested in you're a star , well we have a forum dedicated to it and it was my idea.
I know some people have problems reading such posts and its best if the highest amount of people can read your posts.
Oh I just thought it wasnt of interest to you because of the way you slag most things about the show!
There is a difference between criticizing it and slagging it. I have an opinion and the whole idea of this place is to post your opinions and have discussions realted to them.
the evil belly
10-06-2004, 20:45
how about if we just be nasty and delete all posts in text gibberish. that'll teach people pretty fast
how about if we just be nasty and delete all posts in text gibberish. that'll teach people pretty fast
But we are not nasty people here. We are nice ! (now repeat after me)... we are nice.
the evil belly
10-06-2004, 20:54
ah go on it'll give me something to do for a while
text message typers are friends, not food ;)
sharonlvsmartin
10-06-2004, 23:29
hmmmmmmm yeah!whats the big deal its not that hard to read is it!anyway back to the topic at hand,anbody else have nuws on what every1 is up 2?
Belly, if you want to entertain yourself, just go back and edit all the txt speak posts so that they're in english!
its simon casey's birthday today!!!!!!!!
the evil belly
11-06-2004, 01:30
Belly, if you want to entertain yourself, just go back and edit all the txt speak posts so that they're in english!
fuck that i'm not deciphering pointless drivel. it far easier and much more satisfiying to click the delete button(but not without pablo's blessing ovbiously)
Can I just say well done to sharonluvswhat'shisface and Meg. (Not actually being sarcastic this time...I swear). I'm sure it must be hard to get out of the habit of text-speak-typing but these last few posts have shown ye can do it kids (and again before anyone jumps down my throat I don't mean that in a "yer really young" kind of way..it's just what I say.) Obviously there's going to be the odd slip (everyONE Sharon...), but that's ok. We're a forgiving bunch here. Maybe we could set up a support group for others?
thats true Neenee and at the moment they are the only ones keeping to the topic.....
the evil belly
11-06-2004, 10:33
when have we ever kept to a topic?
Ssshh...they need never know. Shush like the good (evil?) stomach I'm sure you are.
the evil belly
11-06-2004, 12:08
don't think i can keep the belly quiet today. it's been making funny noises all day. too much coke last night methinks
LA LA LA (blocking ears and eyes)....too much information! And (in a pathetic effort to get back on topic) can I just say happy birthday to Simon. I would sing the birthday medley (copyrighted by myself and Mairead) for him but (a) it would take too long to type, (b) the two lads here in the office would look at me funny (I'm tone deaf you see) and (c) I couldn't be arsed. but still, we love you Simon baby. (Even though we all voted for Mickey and started this forum in his honour cause he was so much nicer than you).
simons way nicer dan mickey!!!!!!!
he's sooo sound!!!
this that these and those...
kidney killer
11-06-2004, 16:52
you mean his name actually isn't "Dan Mickey"?
I thought we were talking about simon's mickey the first time I read the post :D
sharonlvsmartin
11-06-2004, 18:14
why thank you neenee but my user name is sharonluvsmartin not what's his face!I just wanted to clear that up for you !you see this message is peerfect!:)
Yeah good one...... Meg I agree Simon is alot better than Mickey in my OPINION.
sharonlvsmartin
11-06-2004, 20:16
yes i agree simon was way way better!xx
(Even though we all voted for Mickey and started this forum in his honour cause he was so much nicer than you).
Hahaha, that's true! It used be called the Mickey Joe Harte Fan Club, until someone changed it.
simons way beta! ! ! ! ! :) :) :)
headwrecker
13-06-2004, 11:14
Gary O'Malley is in the Travellers Friend Royal Theatre with his band The O'Malley Brothers and James Kilbane I think is going on tour in Portugal with some other guys on this Mid West Thingy.......that's the mayo update.....
p.s. Guess who's back, back again - headwreckers back - tell a friend.......Hi everybody - wow this place has changed...... :eek:
sharonlvsmartin
13-06-2004, 15:36
thanx headwrecker!:)
celtic2004
13-06-2004, 22:48
headwrecker, did james not go on that tour to
Portugal yet
simon casey txt me 2day! he was in glasgow rehearsin 4 grease, came bk yesterday!!
keepin on da topic!! :) :) :) :) :)
sharonlvsmartin
14-06-2004, 15:28
yep meg!aren't we good:) thats class news!sent u the lee pic last nite hope u got it:)
yes i agree simon was way way better!xx
Anyone see him see 'Bring him home' (from Les Miserables) one of the nights near the end of youre a star last year....wow was that good!!!
sharonlvsmartin
26-06-2004, 01:52
ya that was so class!he has such a brilliant voice!
by the way-welcome back ruth!hope u had nice a holiday!!:)
Oh yeah I remember that he was brill, and on the lyrics board as well - he can really hit those notes!!
Oh yeah I remember that he was brill, and on the lyrics board as well - he can really hit those notes!!
Singin The Darkness?.....yeah that was savage! Ive heard he sings that in all his gigs :)
Yeah thats the one he's class!! I'd love to go see him in Grease!
sharonlvsmartin
29-06-2004, 19:24
me 2 gill!luv grease its the best film ever(cept shrek :) )bet ur well excited bout the show on thursday!
sharonlvsmartin
29-06-2004, 19:29
hey im a twit now...........yay(i think):)
sharonlvsmartin
02-07-2004, 21:29
final four,chris doran and james kilbane are on coulter and co. tonight at 9.30 on rte1:)
six more reasons not to watch that bloody awful program...
six more reasons not to watch that bloody awful program...
thats a bit harsh.
does Mr. Coulter have his girlie band on every night ? I've only seen it once and I was wondering was he using the show as a vehicle for promoting them.
It's fine for you to say it's a bit harsh. You've left the country and don't have to suffer Friday night summer TV on RTE.
the evil belly
07-07-2004, 20:49
It's fine for you to say it's a bit harsh. You've left the country and don't have to suffer Friday night summer TV on RTE.
get sky digital. you'll probably never watch irish tv again.
Hey there everyone! I've missed so much. Whats happenin with all my buddies. Whats the final4 website, I haven't seen it yet
sharonlvsmartin
07-07-2004, 22:36
hey kelli!
there's a few...mine is http://groups.msn.com/finalfourluvers an theres another 1 at www.freeewebs.com/finalfourforever!
well laura b,colin fahy an gary an jean were on the tour with f4-it was so class
hey that link doesnt work i lost the address to that website
sharonlvsmartin
08-07-2004, 20:26
which one jenny?
sharonlvsmartin
08-07-2004, 20:58
www.freewebs.com/finalfourforever hope it works now!btw just saw ur msg on chris' site bout laura-oh my god!cant believe she did that!
it works thanks! yea i know bitch!
it works thanks! yea i know bitch!
Laura? Bitch? NEVER use those two words in the same sentence. Dunno what she is supposed to have done....but by no means is she a bitch....grrrr :maad:
she tried to shift phil twice.....well at least thats what he told me.... other than that i'm sure she's lovely
I think she's really sound!
Is Philip not alot younger than her?
once when i was going with him...and once like two days after he broke up with me
i'm not sure he's 18 in november?!?!?
Oh is he that age?
he looks alot younger!
Are you and Philip still together?
yea everyone thinks that! .....no were just friends now!
Oh I c, were you his friend on his postcard thingy 2?
yea he decided not to mention he had a girlfriend :maad:
she tried to shift phil twice
Sorry....bull! Never happened. And its not fair to be posting stuff like that when youre not 100% sure and when you dont even know the person (i.e. Laura). Nothing against you, and no offfence intended but it aint true and i dont think its fair to presume
Ye Laura has a boy friend 2!!
sharonlvsmartin
14-07-2004, 15:31
i thought laura had a boyfriend aswell!!no offence intended jenny but maybe philip was making it up........i mean laura is really pretty!?!?!i dunno coz i dont know any of these people but laura always seemed friendly to me!!oh i dunno im stayin outta this one!
the evil belly
15-07-2004, 00:50
keep personal stuff to the pm system please. as is pointed out in the faq you never know who is reading these boards plus it's off topic.
keep personal stuff to the pm system please. as is pointed out in the faq you never know who is reading these boards plus it's off topic.
Thank you :)
If anyone is not happy with any of the content of the posts in the forum, I would advise people to use the "report to moderator" button http://www.feckthat.com/images/blue8/buttons/report.gif
sharonlvsmartin
19-07-2004, 16:02
ya its not really fair i dont think to slag off laura when she's not here to defend herself!plus wonder does she knoiw this is being spread round on net forums-i doubt it so its not really fair on her!
sharonlvsmartin
20-07-2004, 20:40
apparently james kilbane is no3 in the german charts!:)
Nice one!! isnt James just brilliant and so full of life live!!
sharonlvsmartin
20-07-2004, 23:55
oh ya he's only class:)
what german charts ?
http://charts.boom.ru/eng/music/germany/singles.htm
http://allcharts.org/music/germany/albums.htm
he doesn't appear there at all at all.
Stop trying to drag the discussion down to the real world!
Ciaran are you implying that this forum is frivolous and trivial? I'll have you know James' success (or lack thereof...either way I'm hooked) in the German charts are of really meaningful importance to me. (And as for whether Laura tried to kiss Philip while he was going out with Angel...well words fail to express how exciting that is like!)
sharonlvsmartin
21-07-2004, 15:59
just sayib what i was told....well i suppose it was just by a security man in some hotel but anyway:) was just tryin to get the topic back to what its supposed to be!:)
sharonlvsmartin
21-07-2004, 16:03
just sayin what i was told....well i suppose it was just by a security man in some hotel but anyway:) was just tryin to get the topic back to what its supposed to be!:)
I wouldnt even defend myself to that shite Sharon!!
sharonlvsmartin
21-07-2004, 23:06
awww thanx gill but im used 2 it by now:)
Oooh...Gill said a bad word!
sharonlvsmartin
23-07-2004, 23:14
oh grow up neenee:)
Oh my God full apologies 4got there was very sensitive people like you around......
the evil belly
25-07-2004, 11:55
because ye couldn't understand a very simple instruction this thread is now locked
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