1 00:00:01,245 --> 00:00:02,344 Rocsi: Tonight... 2 00:00:02,379 --> 00:00:04,046 I'm not your typical country singer. 3 00:00:04,081 --> 00:00:06,648 The "alter ego" auditions come to a close... 4 00:00:06,683 --> 00:00:11,553 I need my alter ego to prove that I can make it in the music industry. 5 00:00:11,555 --> 00:00:13,388 ...With only four spots remaining. 6 00:00:13,424 --> 00:00:14,856 Is your hair the ocean? 7 00:00:14,925 --> 00:00:16,625 Yeah, I just prefer a wavy look. 8 00:00:16,660 --> 00:00:18,427 - Hey! - That's your humor. 9 00:00:18,462 --> 00:00:21,630 I like this girl. 10 00:00:21,632 --> 00:00:24,266 Each singer and their customized alter ego 11 00:00:24,301 --> 00:00:25,967 will sing live backstage 12 00:00:26,003 --> 00:00:28,503 as their alter egos perform live onstage... 13 00:00:28,539 --> 00:00:30,839 That is freaking super crazy impressive. 14 00:00:30,874 --> 00:00:33,809 ...For the grand prize of $100,000 15 00:00:33,844 --> 00:00:35,877 and the opportunity to be mentored 16 00:00:35,913 --> 00:00:37,946 by our superstar judge panel. 17 00:00:38,015 --> 00:00:41,316 I think we can all sense that you've had some frustration in your journey. 18 00:00:41,318 --> 00:00:43,285 I just want to say thank goodness, 19 00:00:43,320 --> 00:00:45,320 because it brought you here to our stage. 20 00:00:45,355 --> 00:00:47,355 Who will get the chance to become 21 00:00:47,391 --> 00:00:51,560 the first digital superstar of our next generation? 22 00:00:51,595 --> 00:00:52,928 This is... 23 00:00:52,963 --> 00:00:54,396 "alter ego." 24 00:00:56,800 --> 00:00:58,967 welcome to "alter ego." 25 00:00:59,002 --> 00:01:01,303 I'm your host rocsi diaz. 26 00:01:01,305 --> 00:01:03,472 It's the last night of auditions. 27 00:01:03,507 --> 00:01:06,441 Next week, we start the head-to-heads. 28 00:01:06,510 --> 00:01:11,179 And we truly would be nothing without our spectacular judges-- 29 00:01:11,248 --> 00:01:16,718 musician, producer, and tech entrepreneur will.I.Am; 30 00:01:16,753 --> 00:01:20,255 legendary artist alanis morissette; 31 00:01:20,324 --> 00:01:24,960 producer, singer, songwriter, and innovator grimes; 32 00:01:24,995 --> 00:01:27,262 actor, singer, host nick lachey. 33 00:01:27,297 --> 00:01:29,898 What's up? 34 00:01:29,967 --> 00:01:31,900 It's time to meet our first alter ego. 35 00:01:31,969 --> 00:01:34,636 - It's orlando deville. - Let's do it. 36 00:01:43,013 --> 00:01:44,112 Nick: Oh! 37 00:01:45,883 --> 00:01:46,948 I like the pants. 38 00:01:48,852 --> 00:01:50,719 Whoo! 39 00:01:50,754 --> 00:01:53,155 - All right. - Orlando: Hello, everybody. 40 00:01:53,190 --> 00:01:57,159 Hello! What is up, everybody? 41 00:01:57,194 --> 00:01:58,727 Look at the technology. 42 00:01:58,762 --> 00:02:01,229 That is freaking super crazy impressive. 43 00:02:01,265 --> 00:02:04,533 I mean, this is a lot of live rendering. Like, this is crazy. 44 00:02:04,601 --> 00:02:08,737 Oh, that is an absolutely world-class audience right there. 45 00:02:08,772 --> 00:02:11,573 - Dang. Hello, judges. - Nick: What's up? 46 00:02:11,642 --> 00:02:14,309 Can I just say real quick, mr. Lachey, 47 00:02:14,311 --> 00:02:15,710 you look fantastic. 48 00:02:15,712 --> 00:02:19,981 You have looked 25 years old for 25 years, man. 49 00:02:20,050 --> 00:02:21,583 I appreciate that, my man. Thank you. 50 00:02:21,618 --> 00:02:23,985 - Yeah. - Why is your hair gold? 51 00:02:24,021 --> 00:02:27,756 Well, the hair is gold, also the whole skin is gold, 52 00:02:27,791 --> 00:02:29,224 because I'm 24 karat. 53 00:02:29,259 --> 00:02:32,527 - Don't call me plated. - Don't call you 18 karat. 54 00:02:32,563 --> 00:02:33,662 No, no, no, no, no. 55 00:02:33,697 --> 00:02:35,630 I'm just curious, what makes you believe 56 00:02:35,632 --> 00:02:36,965 that you've got what it takes 57 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:39,568 to be a next-generation superstar? 58 00:02:39,603 --> 00:02:42,103 I believe that I've got a gift. 59 00:02:42,139 --> 00:02:45,807 I've been told my whole life that I've got a voice for soul 60 00:02:45,842 --> 00:02:47,509 but a face made for tech support. 61 00:02:47,544 --> 00:02:50,312 Oh, my-- it's it hot. 62 00:02:54,318 --> 00:02:56,451 Chase: Let's be honest, if I looked like justin timberlake, 63 00:02:56,486 --> 00:02:58,119 I wouldn't be here. 64 00:02:58,121 --> 00:02:59,754 I've never been cool. 65 00:02:59,790 --> 00:03:01,590 I've never been the kind of guy 66 00:03:01,625 --> 00:03:04,659 that's smooth and articulate. 67 00:03:04,695 --> 00:03:07,395 But this guy did land himself a beautiful wife. 68 00:03:07,431 --> 00:03:09,931 - You may kiss the bride. - ( crowd cheering ) 69 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:13,068 and she's like, "you go follow your music. I believe in you." 70 00:03:13,103 --> 00:03:17,706 my alter ego is orlando deville. 71 00:03:17,708 --> 00:03:19,541 How's it going, ladies? 72 00:03:19,576 --> 00:03:24,713 My alter ego is going to truly be, for the first time, 73 00:03:24,715 --> 00:03:28,316 a character built around my actual singing voice. 74 00:03:31,154 --> 00:03:32,954 That is rad. 75 00:03:32,990 --> 00:03:36,191 I get to watch my character come to life 76 00:03:36,226 --> 00:03:38,660 as I'm giving it life. 77 00:03:38,729 --> 00:03:41,796 This alter ego is gonna be me, 100%. 78 00:03:41,832 --> 00:03:44,866 The only difference is it will have a jaw line. 79 00:03:44,901 --> 00:03:47,435 ♪ ooh, when I look in the mirror ♪ 80 00:03:47,471 --> 00:03:50,005 this guy's like a gold-plated justin timberlake. 81 00:03:50,040 --> 00:03:53,275 - Can you change clothes? - How's this? 82 00:03:53,310 --> 00:03:56,278 That is cool! 83 00:03:58,482 --> 00:04:00,548 ( vocalizes ) 84 00:04:00,584 --> 00:04:05,320 I am absolutely going to play to my character's confidence. 85 00:04:05,355 --> 00:04:08,390 My only danger is I might play to it too much. 86 00:04:08,425 --> 00:04:11,026 Hands down, my alter ego's cooler than me. 87 00:04:11,028 --> 00:04:12,427 ♪ let it roll 88 00:04:19,202 --> 00:04:21,303 come on! 89 00:04:21,338 --> 00:04:23,104 Ha-ha. Whoo! 90 00:04:24,841 --> 00:04:26,908 Here we go. 91 00:04:26,943 --> 00:04:29,277 ♪ sneaking out the back door 92 00:04:29,313 --> 00:04:31,880 ♪ hanging with those hoodlum friends of mine ♪ 93 00:04:31,915 --> 00:04:33,381 okay! 94 00:04:33,450 --> 00:04:36,418 ♪ whoa-oh-oh 95 00:04:36,486 --> 00:04:38,420 ♪ breaking down the back door ♪ 96 00:04:38,488 --> 00:04:41,623 ♪ I thought I told you not to go outside ♪ 97 00:04:41,658 --> 00:04:44,192 ♪ whoa 98 00:04:44,194 --> 00:04:45,794 ♪ oh 99 00:04:45,796 --> 00:04:47,696 ♪ trying your best to bring the ♪ 100 00:04:47,764 --> 00:04:50,098 ♪ water to your eyes 101 00:04:50,167 --> 00:04:52,200 ♪ thinking it might stop her 102 00:04:52,235 --> 00:04:54,502 ♪ from whooping your behind 103 00:04:54,538 --> 00:04:58,640 ♪ I wish those days could come back once more ♪ 104 00:04:58,675 --> 00:05:02,143 ♪ why did those days ever 105 00:05:02,179 --> 00:05:03,578 ♪ ever have to go? 106 00:05:03,613 --> 00:05:08,416 ♪ I wish those days could come back once more ♪ 107 00:05:08,452 --> 00:05:11,586 ♪ why did those days ever 108 00:05:11,621 --> 00:05:13,188 ♪ ever have to go? 109 00:05:13,223 --> 00:05:14,622 ♪ 'cause I loved them 110 00:05:14,624 --> 00:05:19,794 ♪ so 111 00:05:22,532 --> 00:05:24,866 ♪ I wish those days 112 00:05:24,901 --> 00:05:27,302 ♪ could come back once more 113 00:05:27,304 --> 00:05:30,438 ♪ why did those days ever 114 00:05:30,474 --> 00:05:31,873 ♪ ever have to go? 115 00:05:31,908 --> 00:05:33,608 ♪ 'cause I loved them 116 00:05:33,643 --> 00:05:37,312 ♪ so 117 00:05:37,314 --> 00:05:41,182 ♪ yeah 118 00:05:44,955 --> 00:05:46,354 yeah! 119 00:05:46,390 --> 00:05:47,389 Wow. 120 00:05:47,391 --> 00:05:48,823 I'm feeling as bright 121 00:05:48,859 --> 00:05:50,792 as the surface of the sun right now, rocsi. 122 00:05:50,794 --> 00:05:53,328 I love it. You look great. 123 00:05:53,363 --> 00:05:54,829 Alanis, what did you think? 124 00:05:54,865 --> 00:05:57,832 I loved how you moved. Your voice is gorgeous. 125 00:05:57,868 --> 00:05:59,367 Yeah, it was super charismatic 126 00:05:59,403 --> 00:06:01,736 and a little cocky in a great way. 127 00:06:01,772 --> 00:06:05,206 I really believed you as an alter ego. 128 00:06:05,275 --> 00:06:07,809 I would absolutely go to see you sing anywhere 129 00:06:07,878 --> 00:06:10,712 if I could just watch a whole concert of yours. 130 00:06:10,747 --> 00:06:13,581 All right, thank you very much. 131 00:06:13,617 --> 00:06:16,785 Weirdly, you have fortnite energy. 132 00:06:16,820 --> 00:06:18,219 ( stammers ) 133 00:06:18,255 --> 00:06:19,387 which is good, which is good. 134 00:06:19,389 --> 00:06:21,289 I felt like I was in one of those weird concerts 135 00:06:21,358 --> 00:06:22,290 that happens in fortnite. 136 00:06:22,359 --> 00:06:23,458 They have concerts in fortnite? 137 00:06:23,493 --> 00:06:25,627 - Yeah. They're ridiculous. - Yeah. 138 00:06:25,629 --> 00:06:27,495 Yeah. 139 00:06:27,531 --> 00:06:28,663 And you aged yourself, nick. 140 00:06:28,665 --> 00:06:31,065 Oh, I'm so old. 141 00:06:31,067 --> 00:06:33,701 I love those concerts, so that's a compliment. 142 00:06:33,737 --> 00:06:35,303 Alanis: That's good. 143 00:06:37,107 --> 00:06:39,307 I like what you did in terms of making it your own. 144 00:06:39,309 --> 00:06:40,675 I really felt like as I watched you perform, 145 00:06:40,710 --> 00:06:44,712 I believed that orlando deville was the performer 146 00:06:44,748 --> 00:06:48,516 I was watching onstage rocking out to "I wish." 147 00:06:48,552 --> 00:06:52,153 orlando, why do you need an alter ego? 148 00:06:52,189 --> 00:06:53,822 I've been singing ever since I was born. 149 00:06:53,857 --> 00:06:56,191 I've got the vibe, I've got the soul, 150 00:06:56,226 --> 00:06:57,592 I've got the spirit. 151 00:06:57,627 --> 00:06:59,794 But when it comes down to it, this alter ego... 152 00:06:59,830 --> 00:07:02,297 - Yeah? - ...This is the last piece of the puzzle, 153 00:07:02,299 --> 00:07:07,602 - and I am thrilled to get to do it. - Nice. 154 00:07:07,671 --> 00:07:12,941 Well, orlando, since you are tonight's first audition, 155 00:07:12,976 --> 00:07:16,878 you will go ahead and take the spot on the diamond. 156 00:07:16,913 --> 00:07:18,713 Yeah! 157 00:07:20,116 --> 00:07:21,749 The alter ego that's standing on the diamond 158 00:07:21,785 --> 00:07:25,386 at the end of the show automatically moves on to the head-to-head. 159 00:07:25,422 --> 00:07:26,855 So, good luck to you, orlando. 160 00:07:29,626 --> 00:07:31,259 And we're just getting started tonight. 161 00:07:31,294 --> 00:07:33,261 We have four more singers backstage 162 00:07:33,296 --> 00:07:34,462 waiting to audition for us. 163 00:07:34,464 --> 00:07:36,664 It's all coming up after this. 164 00:07:39,870 --> 00:07:41,269 Grimes: He was really likeable. 165 00:07:41,304 --> 00:07:42,370 At first I was like, "uh..." 166 00:07:42,439 --> 00:07:43,371 but then I was like, actually, this guy's 167 00:07:43,440 --> 00:07:45,507 - kind of pretty nice. - Yeah. 168 00:07:48,044 --> 00:07:50,912 ( vocalizing ) 169 00:07:50,947 --> 00:07:54,148 that was one the best vocal performances I've ever seen in my life. 170 00:07:54,150 --> 00:07:56,584 No matter where you come from, what color, 171 00:07:56,620 --> 00:07:58,119 you can be whatever you want to be. 172 00:07:58,154 --> 00:07:59,888 I never had role models 173 00:07:59,923 --> 00:08:02,056 that looked like or acted like me. 174 00:08:02,092 --> 00:08:04,192 I never thought I was gonna crush over no fairy. 175 00:08:05,462 --> 00:08:08,563 Rocsi: Only four alter egos can move on, 176 00:08:08,632 --> 00:08:10,932 and the identity of one of them will be revealed. 177 00:08:10,967 --> 00:08:11,966 I feel good! 178 00:08:17,474 --> 00:08:19,941 Here we go, folks. Places, everybody. 179 00:08:19,943 --> 00:08:24,145 Orlando is on the diamond. In three, two, one. 180 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:31,586 Welcome back to "alter ego," 181 00:08:31,588 --> 00:08:33,755 the competition where unlikely singers 182 00:08:33,790 --> 00:08:35,657 get a second chance at stardom. 183 00:08:35,692 --> 00:08:38,593 But as the judges are well aware, 184 00:08:38,628 --> 00:08:42,664 they do not get to know anything about the real identities of these singers. 185 00:08:42,666 --> 00:08:44,065 But you at home do. 186 00:08:44,067 --> 00:08:47,235 It's time for you guys to meet the next alter ego. 187 00:08:47,270 --> 00:08:48,703 It's fern. 188 00:08:51,975 --> 00:08:53,441 I've been performing for a while, 189 00:08:53,476 --> 00:08:55,443 but I do get still stage fright from time to time. 190 00:08:55,478 --> 00:08:57,845 ♪ I find my way through the darkness ♪ 191 00:08:57,881 --> 00:08:59,714 the negative thoughts will creep in, 192 00:08:59,749 --> 00:09:02,650 but then I try and be rational, take some deep breaths, 193 00:09:02,686 --> 00:09:06,754 remind myself that this-- that this is what I love to do. 194 00:09:06,790 --> 00:09:09,724 I think "alter ego" would be good for me because I have tourette syndrome. 195 00:09:09,793 --> 00:09:12,727 ♪ you gotta take it day by day ♪ 196 00:09:12,796 --> 00:09:14,329 my name is mia cherise hall, I'm 18 years old, 197 00:09:14,364 --> 00:09:15,563 and I'm from rochester, new york. 198 00:09:15,632 --> 00:09:18,266 ♪ when no matter what they say ♪ 199 00:09:18,301 --> 00:09:20,268 I recently have been diagnosed, 200 00:09:20,303 --> 00:09:23,571 so coming to terms with that as a performer has been a journey for me. 201 00:09:23,607 --> 00:09:26,274 ♪ keep pushing through 'em 'cause there ain't no other way ♪ 202 00:09:26,309 --> 00:09:29,010 people with tourette's usually have both vocal and motor tics. 203 00:09:29,079 --> 00:09:31,779 My vocal tics are often things like little squeaks, 204 00:09:31,815 --> 00:09:34,115 and then motor tics, which are, like, the head jerks 205 00:09:34,150 --> 00:09:36,184 and the flailing of the arms. 206 00:09:36,186 --> 00:09:39,354 - ♪ stronger, stronger - since the judges will not know who I am, 207 00:09:39,389 --> 00:09:41,055 I'm really glad that I won't be judged 208 00:09:41,091 --> 00:09:42,857 in that way while I'm performing. 209 00:09:42,892 --> 00:09:46,027 ♪ take it day by day 210 00:09:46,062 --> 00:09:47,462 my alter ego, her name is fern, 211 00:09:47,497 --> 00:09:49,330 um, and she is, like, a fairy. 212 00:09:49,399 --> 00:09:51,599 Oh, my god. She's so cute! 213 00:09:51,635 --> 00:09:53,835 - I would like fern to fly. - How's this? 214 00:09:53,870 --> 00:09:56,137 Oh, my god. 215 00:09:56,172 --> 00:09:58,339 ( gasps ) that's sick! 216 00:09:58,375 --> 00:10:00,908 Something that I would like fern to have specifically 217 00:10:00,910 --> 00:10:02,377 is, like, a huge stage presence. 218 00:10:02,445 --> 00:10:06,080 In real life, I tend to be more of a meek person, 219 00:10:06,116 --> 00:10:08,216 and I really wanted fern to represent the opposite 220 00:10:08,284 --> 00:10:10,418 of that and just be loud and proud all the time. 221 00:10:10,487 --> 00:10:12,153 ( vocalizing ) 222 00:10:12,188 --> 00:10:15,189 to win "alter ego" would be a love letter 223 00:10:15,191 --> 00:10:17,992 to all of, like, the people with tourette's who want to perform. 224 00:10:18,028 --> 00:10:20,595 Mia is ready to spread her wings 225 00:10:20,597 --> 00:10:22,597 and fern's gonna take the voice 226 00:10:22,632 --> 00:10:25,967 and help me share it to the world. 227 00:10:33,843 --> 00:10:37,445 - Nick: Yep! All right. - Grimes: Yeah! 228 00:10:41,384 --> 00:10:47,088 - Wow, sick. - Oh, my goodness. 229 00:10:47,123 --> 00:10:49,390 I just noticed, like, how her wings 230 00:10:49,426 --> 00:10:50,625 aren't just moving, they're, like, bending. 231 00:10:50,694 --> 00:10:53,094 - Alanis: Beautiful. - Yeah, just the details, 232 00:10:53,129 --> 00:10:56,264 like the iridescent wings and your pigtails. 233 00:10:56,332 --> 00:10:58,766 - You like 'em? - Yeah, they're hot. 234 00:10:58,802 --> 00:11:01,102 Thank you! It's my favorite hair style. 235 00:11:01,104 --> 00:11:04,539 This is, like, super sick. Why are you here? 236 00:11:04,574 --> 00:11:07,375 I love the idea of my voice being first, 237 00:11:07,444 --> 00:11:09,977 not anything about me externally. 238 00:11:10,046 --> 00:11:13,147 A lot of humans judge me before they even get the chance to hear me sing. 239 00:11:13,183 --> 00:11:15,917 Being a part of "alter ego" is so important to me 240 00:11:15,952 --> 00:11:18,920 because growing up, I never had role models on tv 241 00:11:18,955 --> 00:11:20,922 that looked like me or acted like me, 242 00:11:20,957 --> 00:11:22,990 and I would love to be that for other young artists. 243 00:11:25,595 --> 00:11:29,163 I can't wait to meet you because I have no idea what you're talking about. 244 00:11:30,667 --> 00:11:32,100 All right, fern, are you ready to sing for us? 245 00:11:32,168 --> 00:11:33,668 Absolutely. 246 00:11:37,240 --> 00:11:39,474 Yeah! 247 00:11:47,250 --> 00:11:50,184 ♪ you're the light, you're the night ♪ 248 00:11:50,253 --> 00:11:52,653 ♪ you're the color of my blood 249 00:11:52,689 --> 00:11:55,089 ♪ you're the cure, you're the pain ♪ 250 00:11:55,125 --> 00:11:59,560 ♪ you're the only thing I want to touch ♪ 251 00:11:59,562 --> 00:12:04,599 ♪ never knew that it could mean so much ♪ 252 00:12:04,634 --> 00:12:06,667 ♪ so much 253 00:12:06,703 --> 00:12:11,539 ♪ yeah, I'll let you set the pace ♪ 254 00:12:11,574 --> 00:12:16,911 ♪ 'cause I'm not thinking straight ♪ 255 00:12:16,913 --> 00:12:19,714 ♪ my head's spinning around 256 00:12:19,749 --> 00:12:24,085 ♪ I can't see clear no more 257 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:26,621 ♪ what are you waiting for? 258 00:12:26,689 --> 00:12:29,056 ♪ so, love me like you do 259 00:12:29,125 --> 00:12:32,026 ♪ la-la-love me like you do 260 00:12:32,061 --> 00:12:33,995 ♪ love me like you do 261 00:12:34,030 --> 00:12:37,064 ♪ la-la-love me like you do 262 00:12:37,100 --> 00:12:38,900 ♪ touch me like you do 263 00:12:38,968 --> 00:12:41,002 ♪ t-t-touch me like you do 264 00:12:41,037 --> 00:12:46,207 ♪ what are you waiting for? 265 00:12:46,242 --> 00:12:48,409 ♪ I'll let you set 266 00:12:48,444 --> 00:12:53,414 ♪ the pace 267 00:12:53,449 --> 00:12:56,117 ♪ what are you waiting for? 268 00:12:56,152 --> 00:12:58,386 ♪ love me like you do 269 00:12:58,454 --> 00:13:01,455 ♪ la-la-love me like you do 270 00:13:01,491 --> 00:13:03,424 ♪ love me like you do 271 00:13:03,426 --> 00:13:06,427 ♪ la-la-love me like you do 272 00:13:06,429 --> 00:13:11,666 ♪ touch me like you do 273 00:13:13,102 --> 00:13:18,873 ♪ what are you waiting for? 274 00:13:25,982 --> 00:13:27,748 Thank you. 275 00:13:27,750 --> 00:13:30,952 Yeah, that was incredible. Your voice-- 276 00:13:30,987 --> 00:13:32,787 you were singing more quietly and your voice had more character, 277 00:13:32,822 --> 00:13:35,756 and I was actually like, wow, your voice is pretty unique. 278 00:13:35,792 --> 00:13:38,659 In my mind, I felt like your voice was gonna be daintier, 279 00:13:38,728 --> 00:13:39,727 you know what I mean? 280 00:13:39,762 --> 00:13:40,895 I guess it's the fairy part of it. 281 00:13:40,964 --> 00:13:42,230 You were a little more powerful vocally 282 00:13:42,265 --> 00:13:44,432 that I was maybe ready for or expected. 283 00:13:44,434 --> 00:13:46,400 I can hear the potential in your voice 284 00:13:46,436 --> 00:13:50,671 and that's just gonna get better and better and better, so good job. 285 00:13:50,707 --> 00:13:54,942 Rocsi: But now the judges have to decide if your performance 286 00:13:55,011 --> 00:13:59,113 was good enough to take orlando deville's place on the diamond, 287 00:13:59,148 --> 00:14:02,850 where he's currently safe from elimination. 288 00:14:02,919 --> 00:14:05,987 Judges, it's time to make your decision. 289 00:14:06,022 --> 00:14:09,056 I think that's the coolest thing we've seen. 290 00:14:09,092 --> 00:14:11,592 Like, the flying was super sick. 291 00:14:11,628 --> 00:14:12,894 I think that's kind of why we're here 292 00:14:12,962 --> 00:14:14,495 is, like, doing the inhuman things 293 00:14:14,530 --> 00:14:16,063 that, like, you can't do in the real world. 294 00:14:16,065 --> 00:14:18,633 And I'd put fern on the diamond just because 295 00:14:18,668 --> 00:14:20,468 this is such an awesome alter ego. 296 00:14:20,470 --> 00:14:23,471 I feel like you have what it takes to be the next digital superstar. 297 00:14:23,506 --> 00:14:25,439 Thank you. 298 00:14:25,475 --> 00:14:27,775 That moment in the song was really, really, really dope, 299 00:14:27,844 --> 00:14:29,710 when all of a sudden you just take flight and-- 300 00:14:29,746 --> 00:14:31,445 - oh, you're doing it-- - what the what? 301 00:14:31,481 --> 00:14:34,548 You just do it on-- you just do it on cue! 302 00:14:34,584 --> 00:14:38,319 And, look, our job is to look for the next generation's superstar, 303 00:14:38,354 --> 00:14:40,988 and you certainly have that package. 304 00:14:41,024 --> 00:14:44,058 But to me, I thought that orlando 305 00:14:44,127 --> 00:14:47,228 was just a notch above in terms of his vocal performance, 306 00:14:47,263 --> 00:14:51,232 and so I'm gonna vote to keep orlando on the diamond. 307 00:14:53,369 --> 00:14:54,902 Fern, for me, it's always been a challenge to flip 308 00:14:54,938 --> 00:14:58,439 between falsetto and head voice, as it's sometimes called. 309 00:14:58,474 --> 00:15:00,942 - Yeah. - I really love when a vocalist does both, 310 00:15:01,010 --> 00:15:02,743 and you did it. 311 00:15:02,745 --> 00:15:06,380 So I am going to gently but swiftly 312 00:15:06,416 --> 00:15:08,983 ask you to jump on that diamond in lieu of orlando. 313 00:15:09,018 --> 00:15:12,053 - Thank you. Thank you. - Sorry, orlando. 314 00:15:12,121 --> 00:15:15,756 Okay, here we are. 2-1. 315 00:15:15,792 --> 00:15:17,792 It could go either way. Will? 316 00:15:17,827 --> 00:15:19,193 Um... 317 00:15:19,228 --> 00:15:21,462 Uh-oh, the glasses came off. 318 00:15:21,497 --> 00:15:23,264 It's getting serious. 319 00:15:23,266 --> 00:15:26,801 So, orlando, you sang stevie's song awesome. 320 00:15:26,836 --> 00:15:29,870 The alter ego is designed spectacular. 321 00:15:29,906 --> 00:15:34,742 Fern, she sang ellie goulding magically 322 00:15:34,777 --> 00:15:37,912 and the alter ego is hypnotizing. 323 00:15:37,914 --> 00:15:39,714 But this show is about the marriage 324 00:15:39,749 --> 00:15:41,882 between the person in the booth 325 00:15:41,918 --> 00:15:45,820 and the artwork called the alter ego. 326 00:15:45,888 --> 00:15:50,224 And because of that, fern's earned her chance 327 00:15:50,259 --> 00:15:53,828 - to burn on the diamond. - Thank you so much! 328 00:15:53,863 --> 00:15:57,631 Congratulations to you, fern. 329 00:15:57,633 --> 00:16:00,501 Please take your place up on the diamond. 330 00:16:03,106 --> 00:16:05,006 Now, remember, the alter ego that is still standing 331 00:16:05,074 --> 00:16:06,807 on the diamond at the end of the night 332 00:16:06,876 --> 00:16:10,544 is guaranteed a place in the next round, the head-to-head. 333 00:16:14,417 --> 00:16:16,784 Our next alter ego is in position. 334 00:16:20,390 --> 00:16:22,490 All right, siren is our next alter ego. 335 00:16:22,558 --> 00:16:25,092 Coming to rocsi in three, two-- 336 00:16:25,161 --> 00:16:26,394 open the doors. 337 00:16:30,099 --> 00:16:32,533 Welcome back to "alter ego." 338 00:16:32,602 --> 00:16:35,336 our next alter ego is here to sound off. 339 00:16:35,371 --> 00:16:36,771 It's siren. 340 00:16:40,276 --> 00:16:42,076 Whoa! 341 00:16:46,749 --> 00:16:48,616 Siren, how are you? 342 00:16:48,684 --> 00:16:50,885 I'm so good. How are you guys? 343 00:16:50,920 --> 00:16:52,286 Good. Oh, now I see the, uh-- 344 00:16:52,321 --> 00:16:53,287 you got fins on your wrists. 345 00:16:53,322 --> 00:16:55,556 - Hey! - Amphiba-woman. 346 00:16:55,591 --> 00:16:56,824 Is your hair the ocean? 347 00:16:56,859 --> 00:16:59,560 Yes. You know, I just decided for a wavy look. 348 00:16:59,595 --> 00:17:02,063 - Got my waves in there. - Hey! 349 00:17:02,098 --> 00:17:04,865 - That's your humor. - I like this girl. 350 00:17:04,901 --> 00:17:07,034 You two are gonna get along famously. 351 00:17:07,070 --> 00:17:10,604 You think you have what it takes to be a digital superstar? 352 00:17:10,673 --> 00:17:12,773 Absolutely. I'm a warrior. 353 00:17:12,809 --> 00:17:16,010 I'm a fighter, so I'm here for it. 354 00:17:16,079 --> 00:17:18,512 I would say, for the most part, 355 00:17:18,548 --> 00:17:21,115 the music business is very looks-based, 356 00:17:21,150 --> 00:17:24,385 so I don't really fit into the standard 357 00:17:24,387 --> 00:17:27,021 of what people are really looking for. 358 00:17:27,056 --> 00:17:28,823 I am mama yaya, 359 00:17:28,858 --> 00:17:31,459 I am 30 years old, and I'm from chicago, illinois. 360 00:17:31,494 --> 00:17:34,228 So, I dealt with a lot of insecurities 361 00:17:34,230 --> 00:17:37,231 and negativity and rejection in my music career. 362 00:17:37,266 --> 00:17:39,233 This is such a huge opportunity for me, 363 00:17:39,268 --> 00:17:43,471 just because I get to prioritize my voice. 364 00:17:43,506 --> 00:17:44,705 Rather than have to worry about being judged 365 00:17:44,740 --> 00:17:46,440 or worrying about what I look like, 366 00:17:46,476 --> 00:17:50,511 I can really focus on my craft and deliver. 367 00:17:50,546 --> 00:17:54,882 My alter ego is siren. She's an underwater goddess. 368 00:17:54,917 --> 00:17:57,118 I really wanted siren to have a bold look. 369 00:17:57,153 --> 00:18:01,822 - She's a very strong spirit. - Oh, my gosh. 370 00:18:01,858 --> 00:18:03,457 I love her! 371 00:18:03,493 --> 00:18:05,659 Can we do anything with, like, her hair, like-- 372 00:18:05,695 --> 00:18:07,261 oh, my gosh. 373 00:18:07,296 --> 00:18:09,897 Siren is definitely not my body type. 374 00:18:09,899 --> 00:18:11,098 There's a part of me that kind of likes that, 375 00:18:11,100 --> 00:18:14,335 where it sort of tricks the judges. 376 00:18:14,370 --> 00:18:17,571 Because what a siren is known for is she will lure you in. 377 00:18:17,607 --> 00:18:18,906 She'll make you think that she's really cute, 378 00:18:18,941 --> 00:18:21,742 and then she will-- she'll get ya. 379 00:18:23,279 --> 00:18:25,579 Give her, like, a little extra pizzazz. 380 00:18:25,615 --> 00:18:27,748 The idea that this show has 381 00:18:27,750 --> 00:18:32,786 where I can really have space to just do what I do 382 00:18:32,788 --> 00:18:34,188 rather than worrying about what I look like, 383 00:18:34,190 --> 00:18:37,224 I just feel like this is my last chance at stardom. 384 00:18:38,561 --> 00:18:39,960 I got a good feeling. 385 00:18:48,437 --> 00:18:51,272 ♪ I put a spell on you 386 00:18:55,745 --> 00:18:58,913 ♪ because you're mine 387 00:19:00,516 --> 00:19:05,686 ( vocalizing ) 388 00:19:05,755 --> 00:19:09,623 ♪ you better stop the things you do, do ♪ 389 00:19:12,595 --> 00:19:16,897 ♪ oh, I ain't lying 390 00:19:16,899 --> 00:19:20,701 ♪ no, I ain't lying, no 391 00:19:20,703 --> 00:19:24,371 ♪ you know, I just can't stand it ♪ 392 00:19:24,407 --> 00:19:25,906 ♪ you're running around 393 00:19:25,942 --> 00:19:28,008 ♪ and you know better, daddy 394 00:19:28,110 --> 00:19:32,179 ♪ I just can't stand it 395 00:19:32,215 --> 00:19:35,349 ♪ 'cause you're putting me down, down, down, down, down ♪ 396 00:19:35,384 --> 00:19:39,453 ♪ I put a spell on you, yeah 397 00:19:40,923 --> 00:19:45,092 ♪ because you're mine 398 00:19:45,161 --> 00:19:49,063 ♪ oh 399 00:19:49,065 --> 00:19:51,865 ♪ your are mine, mine 400 00:19:51,901 --> 00:19:56,737 ♪ oh, yeah 401 00:19:57,940 --> 00:20:00,374 ♪ and I love ya 402 00:20:00,443 --> 00:20:05,145 ♪ I love you 403 00:20:05,181 --> 00:20:10,184 ♪ I put a spell on you 404 00:20:10,219 --> 00:20:15,823 ♪ because 405 00:20:15,858 --> 00:20:21,161 ♪ you're mine 406 00:20:29,739 --> 00:20:32,072 - whoo! - Yes. 407 00:20:33,809 --> 00:20:38,112 Siren, that was amazing. Oh, my goodness. 408 00:20:38,147 --> 00:20:41,148 You had a standing ovation from our judges. 409 00:20:41,183 --> 00:20:45,252 Oh, my gosh. I'm feeling good. 410 00:20:45,288 --> 00:20:47,354 I think you put a spell on everybody in this room. 411 00:20:47,390 --> 00:20:49,189 It was-- it was phenomenal. 412 00:20:51,994 --> 00:20:55,963 I think we can all sense that you've had some frustration in your journey, 413 00:20:55,998 --> 00:20:58,032 and I just want to say thank goodness, 414 00:20:58,067 --> 00:20:59,400 because it brought you here to our stage... 415 00:20:59,402 --> 00:21:04,104 - ( squeals ) - ...And we got to enjoy that. 416 00:21:04,140 --> 00:21:06,540 When you were singing, I just saw you painting. 417 00:21:06,575 --> 00:21:08,342 You know, you were like there in that corner 418 00:21:08,377 --> 00:21:10,110 and up here, and then I'm gonna slide around back. 419 00:21:10,112 --> 00:21:15,349 And it just seemed so graceful and organic and sensual. 420 00:21:15,384 --> 00:21:18,552 Um, so that was amazing to behold. 421 00:21:18,554 --> 00:21:22,790 But was your performance worthy 422 00:21:22,825 --> 00:21:25,392 of that spot on the diamond? 423 00:21:25,394 --> 00:21:28,228 Judges, it's time for you guys to vote. 424 00:21:31,834 --> 00:21:35,069 Crowd: Siren! Siren! Siren! 425 00:21:35,071 --> 00:21:37,004 I can't! 426 00:21:37,039 --> 00:21:40,507 Alanis, would you put siren on the diamond? 427 00:21:40,543 --> 00:21:43,944 Fern, I love your vocal acuity, and your performance. 428 00:21:44,013 --> 00:21:45,112 I loved it. 429 00:21:45,147 --> 00:21:49,516 And that said, siren's vocals were like paint, 430 00:21:49,552 --> 00:21:50,951 which is breathtaking and unique. 431 00:21:50,986 --> 00:21:54,121 So I'm gonna put siren up there on that diamond. 432 00:21:56,992 --> 00:21:58,025 Grimes? 433 00:21:58,094 --> 00:22:00,794 So, that was just, like, 434 00:22:00,830 --> 00:22:01,862 the performance of a lifetime. 435 00:22:01,897 --> 00:22:03,397 But, fern, I do not think 436 00:22:03,432 --> 00:22:06,066 you're going to get eliminated today at all. 437 00:22:06,068 --> 00:22:08,902 I'm going to put siren on the diamond, 438 00:22:08,904 --> 00:22:11,772 but I think you guys are both awesome. 439 00:22:11,841 --> 00:22:13,774 That's two votes right there. 440 00:22:13,843 --> 00:22:16,977 Who deserves to be up there on the diamond. Will? 441 00:22:17,046 --> 00:22:19,179 Fern, I never thought 442 00:22:19,248 --> 00:22:22,649 I was gonna, like, crush over no fairy. 443 00:22:22,685 --> 00:22:23,717 You know what I'm saying? 444 00:22:23,753 --> 00:22:26,153 Those were my first crushes. Fairies. 445 00:22:26,155 --> 00:22:30,591 But the vibes were pure, sensual. 446 00:22:30,626 --> 00:22:32,025 It's siren. 447 00:22:33,028 --> 00:22:34,561 Oh, my goodness. 448 00:22:34,597 --> 00:22:37,231 That is three votes for siren, 449 00:22:37,266 --> 00:22:41,335 which means, siren, you will be heading up on that diamond. 450 00:22:41,404 --> 00:22:44,304 Sound the siren! Well deserved. 451 00:22:44,340 --> 00:22:48,208 Amazing performance. 452 00:22:48,244 --> 00:22:49,810 More singers, their alter egos, 453 00:22:49,845 --> 00:22:51,345 and amazing performances, up next. 454 00:22:54,917 --> 00:22:58,051 I hope somebody disappears or just changes color. 455 00:22:58,087 --> 00:23:00,721 - The ante is up. - Next level. 456 00:23:14,403 --> 00:23:15,969 Welcome back to "alter ego." 457 00:23:16,038 --> 00:23:18,272 I'm gonna show everyone else at home 458 00:23:18,307 --> 00:23:20,707 who is behind our next alter ego. 459 00:23:20,709 --> 00:23:22,042 It's wylie. 460 00:23:24,680 --> 00:23:26,847 I'm not your typical country singer. 461 00:23:28,117 --> 00:23:30,117 I feel like I could be that role model 462 00:23:30,152 --> 00:23:31,785 to show people no matter where you come from, what color, 463 00:23:31,821 --> 00:23:34,621 you can be whatever you want to be. 464 00:23:34,690 --> 00:23:36,657 My name is milton patton. I'm 30 years old. 465 00:23:36,725 --> 00:23:38,859 I'm from forrest city, arkansas. 466 00:23:38,928 --> 00:23:41,028 I got to singing when I was maybe six, seven. 467 00:23:41,063 --> 00:23:44,031 My father, my grandfather, they all sing. 468 00:23:44,033 --> 00:23:46,066 You know, they introduced me to delta blues. 469 00:23:46,068 --> 00:23:48,335 That's what I grew up on. 470 00:23:48,404 --> 00:23:50,804 Throughout my life, I've been, you know, presented with a couple labels. 471 00:23:50,840 --> 00:23:54,208 They want me to rap, pretty much, and I want to keep it country. 472 00:23:54,243 --> 00:23:56,310 Having an alter ego, it hides that. 473 00:23:56,345 --> 00:23:58,145 They don't see color. All they hear is the music. 474 00:24:01,784 --> 00:24:02,983 Can we, like, do something with his tattoos? 475 00:24:03,018 --> 00:24:04,918 Can you make it light up or something like that? 476 00:24:04,954 --> 00:24:08,222 Heck yeah, bro! Oh, yeah, that's what I'm talking about. 477 00:24:08,257 --> 00:24:09,623 Yeah, he look good, he look good. 478 00:24:09,625 --> 00:24:10,824 We looking good. 479 00:24:10,860 --> 00:24:13,193 It's a new sheriff in town. His name is wylie. 480 00:24:13,229 --> 00:24:15,028 Watching it come together was beautiful. 481 00:24:15,064 --> 00:24:17,331 They get it right to the t. Everything was just perfect. 482 00:24:17,399 --> 00:24:19,333 When I move my lips, wylie moves his lips. 483 00:24:19,401 --> 00:24:20,834 When I two-step, so does wylie. 484 00:24:20,870 --> 00:24:22,035 He's gonna bring the hips out, 485 00:24:22,071 --> 00:24:23,103 and the moves, and the two-step, 486 00:24:23,138 --> 00:24:24,671 and the line dancing, so... 487 00:24:24,707 --> 00:24:27,341 ♪ oh, get down, turn around 488 00:24:27,376 --> 00:24:29,710 I want to win "alter ego" to give my family a better life, 489 00:24:29,712 --> 00:24:33,313 to say I've accomplished, you know, something really big. 490 00:24:33,349 --> 00:24:35,115 Also to take back to my home town 491 00:24:35,184 --> 00:24:36,884 and show them somebody from this small town did it. 492 00:24:57,072 --> 00:24:58,705 - Go, wylie. - Wylie, welcome. 493 00:24:58,741 --> 00:25:00,240 - Hey, hey. - How are you feeling? 494 00:25:00,276 --> 00:25:02,743 - I'm feeling good! - Yes? 495 00:25:02,778 --> 00:25:04,745 So what brings you here to "alter ego"? 496 00:25:04,780 --> 00:25:07,481 I'm here to blaze new trails, baby, how about that? 497 00:25:07,516 --> 00:25:09,349 - Ooh. - All right. Whoo! 498 00:25:09,385 --> 00:25:10,817 Work it, wylie. Work it. 499 00:25:10,853 --> 00:25:11,985 I'm gonna do some good ol' country for y'all. 500 00:25:12,054 --> 00:25:14,388 Some old boot scootin' boogie! 501 00:25:14,423 --> 00:25:17,457 Oh, yeah! Whoo! 502 00:25:17,493 --> 00:25:19,192 - Let's hear what you've got. - All right. 503 00:25:31,707 --> 00:25:33,540 Oh, yeah. 504 00:25:36,645 --> 00:25:39,179 ♪ out in the country, past the city limits sign ♪ 505 00:25:39,248 --> 00:25:43,517 ♪ there was a honky tonk near the county line ♪ 506 00:25:43,552 --> 00:25:45,419 ♪ the joint starts jumping every night ♪ 507 00:25:45,487 --> 00:25:47,988 ♪ when the sun goes down 508 00:25:50,192 --> 00:25:53,226 ♪ I go flying down that highway ♪ 509 00:25:53,262 --> 00:25:54,828 ♪ to that hideaway 510 00:25:54,863 --> 00:25:56,797 ♪ stuck out in the woods 511 00:25:56,832 --> 00:25:58,999 ♪ doing the boot scootin' boogie ♪ 512 00:25:59,034 --> 00:26:01,134 ♪ whoo 513 00:26:01,203 --> 00:26:03,503 ♪ heel, toe, and dosey-do 514 00:26:03,539 --> 00:26:07,341 ♪ come on, baby, let's go boot scootin' ♪ 515 00:26:07,343 --> 00:26:11,345 ♪ all right, cadillac, blackjack ♪ 516 00:26:11,347 --> 00:26:13,547 ♪ baby, meet me out back, we gonna boogie ♪ 517 00:26:15,718 --> 00:26:18,652 ♪ oh, get down, turn around 518 00:26:18,721 --> 00:26:21,321 ♪ go to town, boot scootin' boogie ♪ 519 00:26:23,692 --> 00:26:27,194 ♪ I said, bartender asks me, "son, what would it be?" ♪ 520 00:26:27,229 --> 00:26:29,663 ♪ I want a shot of that redhead yonder ♪ 521 00:26:29,698 --> 00:26:31,131 ♪ looking at me 522 00:26:31,200 --> 00:26:33,333 ♪ oh, heel, toe, and dosey-do ♪ 523 00:26:33,402 --> 00:26:36,536 ♪ come on, baby, let's go boot scootin' ♪ 524 00:26:36,572 --> 00:26:39,039 ♪ hey 525 00:26:39,074 --> 00:26:40,707 ♪ cadillac, blackjack 526 00:26:40,709 --> 00:26:43,143 ♪ baby, meet me out back, we're gonna boogie ♪ 527 00:26:45,314 --> 00:26:49,149 ♪ oh, get down, turn around, go to town ♪ 528 00:26:49,184 --> 00:26:51,618 ♪ boot scootin' boogie 529 00:26:51,687 --> 00:26:54,354 ♪ all right, and I said get down ♪ 530 00:26:54,423 --> 00:26:56,590 ♪ turn around, go to town 531 00:26:56,625 --> 00:26:58,992 ♪ boot scootin' boogie 532 00:26:59,028 --> 00:27:02,529 ♪ hell yeah, boot scootin' boogie ♪ 533 00:27:02,564 --> 00:27:03,897 ( vocalizes ) 534 00:27:06,902 --> 00:27:08,368 - yeah! - All right. 535 00:27:13,075 --> 00:27:15,008 Whoo! I loved it! 536 00:27:15,110 --> 00:27:17,277 Now, before we see what the judges think, 537 00:27:17,312 --> 00:27:20,681 give it up to adam blackstone and the alter ego band. 538 00:27:20,716 --> 00:27:22,849 Yeah! 539 00:27:22,918 --> 00:27:25,352 Will: I just want to tell you, wylie, 540 00:27:25,387 --> 00:27:29,356 I never thought that I would come on this show 541 00:27:29,391 --> 00:27:32,659 and somebody that sounds like my uncle 542 00:27:32,695 --> 00:27:34,227 is singing a country song, 543 00:27:34,229 --> 00:27:37,064 air humping with an avatar. 544 00:27:37,099 --> 00:27:39,132 I never thought I would see it. 545 00:27:39,201 --> 00:27:40,600 You didn't think that would happen? 546 00:27:40,636 --> 00:27:42,302 I didn't think that would happen. 547 00:27:42,304 --> 00:27:44,671 Rocsi: Okay, guys, we have to find out 548 00:27:44,707 --> 00:27:48,475 if it's enough to knock siren off of the diamond. 549 00:27:48,510 --> 00:27:50,944 Judges, it's time to vote. 550 00:27:50,979 --> 00:27:53,914 - Alanis? - Wylie, I love-- 551 00:27:53,916 --> 00:27:55,549 actually, person behind wylie, 552 00:27:55,551 --> 00:27:58,685 I love how you embody wylie. I wasn't distracted. 553 00:27:58,721 --> 00:28:00,487 I wasn't thinking about you backstage. 554 00:28:00,522 --> 00:28:02,456 - I was all in. - Yeah, true. 555 00:28:02,458 --> 00:28:05,025 Thank you. Thank you. 556 00:28:05,060 --> 00:28:07,194 There were moments where I couldn't tell 557 00:28:07,229 --> 00:28:09,730 whether you were really living those lyrics. 558 00:28:09,765 --> 00:28:10,864 I love siren's vocal. 559 00:28:10,899 --> 00:28:12,299 I think it was olympian 560 00:28:12,301 --> 00:28:14,835 and delicious and colorful, 561 00:28:14,870 --> 00:28:18,338 and I am going to choose 562 00:28:18,373 --> 00:28:19,806 to keep you on that diamond. 563 00:28:22,277 --> 00:28:24,144 So, that's one vote for siren. 564 00:28:24,179 --> 00:28:25,746 Will.I.Am? 565 00:28:25,781 --> 00:28:26,947 Well, they both were awesome. 566 00:28:26,949 --> 00:28:29,182 And to have to decide 567 00:28:29,184 --> 00:28:32,119 between two distinctly different performers, 568 00:28:32,154 --> 00:28:34,755 styles, pieces of art, 569 00:28:34,790 --> 00:28:36,623 it's just a very uncomfortable thing. 570 00:28:36,658 --> 00:28:42,062 - But I'm staying with siren. - Rocsi: All right. 571 00:28:42,064 --> 00:28:46,733 That is two votes for siren. Grimes? 572 00:28:46,802 --> 00:28:48,335 I think siren just gave one of the best 573 00:28:48,403 --> 00:28:54,141 vocal performances I've ever seen in my life. 574 00:28:54,176 --> 00:28:56,309 But your character's amazing. 575 00:28:56,345 --> 00:28:57,911 You know, and this is also about trying to create 576 00:28:57,946 --> 00:28:59,679 a digital pop star, 577 00:28:59,715 --> 00:29:02,015 so I'm going to keep siren on the diamond. 578 00:29:02,017 --> 00:29:05,952 Rocsi: Okay, that is three votes. 579 00:29:05,988 --> 00:29:07,554 You are staying on the diamond. 580 00:29:07,589 --> 00:29:10,023 Now, remember, whoever is on the diamond 581 00:29:10,058 --> 00:29:12,025 after all of tonight's auditions 582 00:29:12,060 --> 00:29:14,494 is guaranteed a place in the next round. 583 00:29:14,530 --> 00:29:17,497 Only one person is going home tonight, 584 00:29:17,499 --> 00:29:19,900 so, wylie, it is not the end of the road 585 00:29:19,935 --> 00:29:21,334 - for you just yet. - It's not over. 586 00:29:21,370 --> 00:29:23,303 - Nick: Far from it. - Rocsi: All right? 587 00:29:23,338 --> 00:29:25,305 There's only one more audition left tonight. 588 00:29:25,340 --> 00:29:29,342 Will they be able to knock siren off the diamond? 589 00:29:29,378 --> 00:29:32,112 More "alter ego" coming up. 590 00:29:32,147 --> 00:29:33,814 Do we get, like, a bathroom break at some point? 591 00:29:33,882 --> 00:29:35,649 Oh, they didn't give you the diaper that they gave us? 592 00:29:35,717 --> 00:29:37,951 - You guys got diapers? - No. 593 00:29:37,986 --> 00:29:39,986 - Adult diapers, don't worry. - Alanis: Adult diapers. 594 00:29:40,022 --> 00:29:41,955 You know what? Adult diapers are outselling baby diapers in japan. 595 00:29:41,990 --> 00:29:44,024 Alanis: Okay. 596 00:29:44,026 --> 00:29:45,559 Grimes: I don't know why I know that fact. 597 00:29:53,468 --> 00:29:54,668 Welcome back to "alter ego." 598 00:29:54,703 --> 00:29:57,237 I am your host rocsi diaz. 599 00:29:57,272 --> 00:29:59,706 There's only one more audition left tonight. 600 00:29:59,708 --> 00:30:02,342 Just one more. Can you believe it? 601 00:30:02,377 --> 00:30:03,977 And I have a feeling she's going to make 602 00:30:04,046 --> 00:30:06,513 a fiery impression on your guys. 603 00:30:06,515 --> 00:30:08,715 It's time to meet phoenix embers. 604 00:30:18,126 --> 00:30:19,326 ( blowing kisses ) 605 00:30:19,361 --> 00:30:20,660 I seen lots of afros in my life. 606 00:30:20,729 --> 00:30:24,197 I ain't never seen no afro like that, though. 607 00:30:24,233 --> 00:30:26,099 Why do you want to be a part of the show? 608 00:30:26,168 --> 00:30:28,368 Well, oof, first of all, 609 00:30:28,403 --> 00:30:30,403 am I really talking to will.I.Am? 610 00:30:33,242 --> 00:30:35,141 Aah! Okay, sorry. 611 00:30:35,210 --> 00:30:37,444 I'll compose here. 612 00:30:37,479 --> 00:30:40,480 Well, for one, this show is beautiful 613 00:30:40,515 --> 00:30:42,449 and about second chances, 614 00:30:42,484 --> 00:30:44,985 and I have three beautiful little birdies 615 00:30:45,053 --> 00:30:46,553 at home, little girls. 616 00:30:49,224 --> 00:30:51,791 As a mother of three, I need my alter ego 617 00:30:51,827 --> 00:30:54,160 to prove to myself that I can make it 618 00:30:54,196 --> 00:30:57,397 in the music industry regardless of my age. 619 00:30:57,399 --> 00:31:00,533 My name is danielle, I'm 39 years old, 620 00:31:00,569 --> 00:31:02,502 and I am a stay at home mom. 621 00:31:02,537 --> 00:31:06,506 To actually let myself say, "I want to be a singer," 622 00:31:06,541 --> 00:31:08,909 like, I didn't my whole life because that was silly. 623 00:31:08,944 --> 00:31:10,577 I told my husband, I said, 624 00:31:10,646 --> 00:31:14,147 "I think it's best to just throw out 625 00:31:14,182 --> 00:31:17,884 the dreams of singing, then I can just mom. 626 00:31:17,920 --> 00:31:19,352 And it'll just be good, 627 00:31:19,388 --> 00:31:21,521 and then I'll just mom all the way." 628 00:31:21,556 --> 00:31:23,823 he said, "that was the dumbest thing 629 00:31:23,859 --> 00:31:27,394 I've ever heard in my entire life." 630 00:31:27,396 --> 00:31:30,630 and I lost it. I lost it laughing. 631 00:31:30,666 --> 00:31:33,033 I legitimately thought he was on board. 632 00:31:33,035 --> 00:31:34,367 Then it was shortly after that 633 00:31:34,403 --> 00:31:35,735 it just kind of reawakened the dream 634 00:31:35,804 --> 00:31:38,038 and allowed me to see both sides of the world. 635 00:31:38,073 --> 00:31:41,074 Oh, she's electric! 636 00:31:41,109 --> 00:31:44,544 The colors, the vibe, everything is exactly what I was wanting. 637 00:31:44,613 --> 00:31:47,347 When I heard that the show was called "alter ego," 638 00:31:47,416 --> 00:31:49,516 my jaw dropped. 639 00:31:49,518 --> 00:31:53,687 That whole idea is allowing me to push into who I wish to be. 640 00:31:53,722 --> 00:31:56,923 I find myself aching for more musically. 641 00:31:56,959 --> 00:31:59,125 That is my goal, to just break out, 642 00:31:59,161 --> 00:32:01,194 to be fearless in that sense. 643 00:32:01,229 --> 00:32:03,029 To be here right now, 644 00:32:03,065 --> 00:32:05,665 I am able to inspire another mother, 645 00:32:05,701 --> 00:32:07,667 saying, "go for it. Do it. 646 00:32:07,703 --> 00:32:08,902 You've been thinking about it this long. 647 00:32:08,937 --> 00:32:10,837 Don't let anything hold you back." 648 00:32:23,185 --> 00:32:27,487 ♪ well, you're a real tough cookie with a long history ♪ 649 00:32:27,522 --> 00:32:31,391 ♪ of breaking little hearts like the one in me ♪ 650 00:32:31,426 --> 00:32:34,928 ♪ that's okay, let's see how you do it ♪ 651 00:32:34,963 --> 00:32:38,832 ♪ put up your dukes and let's get down to it ♪ 652 00:32:38,867 --> 00:32:41,501 ♪ hit me with your best shot 653 00:32:41,570 --> 00:32:46,072 ♪ why don't you hit me with your best shot? ♪ 654 00:32:46,108 --> 00:32:49,142 ♪ hit me with your best shot 655 00:32:49,211 --> 00:32:53,613 ♪ fire away 656 00:32:53,648 --> 00:32:57,317 ♪ well, you're a real tough cookie with a long history ♪ 657 00:32:57,352 --> 00:33:01,187 ♪ of breaking little hearts like the one in me ♪ 658 00:33:01,189 --> 00:33:05,025 ♪ before I put another notch in my lipstick case ♪ 659 00:33:05,027 --> 00:33:08,828 ♪ you'd better make sure to put me in my place ♪ 660 00:33:08,864 --> 00:33:11,664 ♪ hit me with your best shot 661 00:33:11,666 --> 00:33:16,269 ♪ come on and hit me with your best shot ♪ 662 00:33:16,304 --> 00:33:19,172 ♪ hit me with your best shot 663 00:33:19,241 --> 00:33:23,643 ♪ fire away 664 00:33:23,678 --> 00:33:26,112 ♪ hit me with your best shot ♪ 665 00:33:26,114 --> 00:33:30,150 ♪ why don't you hit me with your best shot? ♪ 666 00:33:30,185 --> 00:33:33,720 ♪ oh, hit me with your best shot ♪ 667 00:33:33,755 --> 00:33:39,192 ♪ fire away 668 00:33:40,796 --> 00:33:42,395 will: Wow! 669 00:33:47,035 --> 00:33:49,803 That was awesome. 670 00:33:49,838 --> 00:33:52,038 Phoenix, how are you feeling? 671 00:33:52,074 --> 00:33:54,274 Incredibly overwhelmed, to be honest. 672 00:33:54,309 --> 00:33:57,944 ( sniffles ) thank you. This is insane. 673 00:33:59,448 --> 00:34:03,016 You know, when they first told me about this show, 674 00:34:03,051 --> 00:34:06,152 I was like, "well, can you really transmit emotion 675 00:34:06,154 --> 00:34:07,987 - through, you know, an alter ego?" - right. 676 00:34:08,023 --> 00:34:12,225 And this is the epitome of that you can. 677 00:34:14,429 --> 00:34:16,930 You just really took it to another level. 678 00:34:16,998 --> 00:34:18,298 Thank you. 679 00:34:18,400 --> 00:34:21,000 Phoenix ember, it's time to see if your performance 680 00:34:21,036 --> 00:34:22,769 was enough to get you on the diamond 681 00:34:22,838 --> 00:34:25,638 or if siren will be the first singer 682 00:34:25,674 --> 00:34:27,540 to advance to the next round. 683 00:34:27,576 --> 00:34:30,243 Judges, what do you think? 684 00:34:30,278 --> 00:34:31,978 Um, both incredible, you know. 685 00:34:32,047 --> 00:34:33,513 - Thank you. - I have three kids, too, 686 00:34:33,515 --> 00:34:34,681 and they mean everything to me. 687 00:34:34,716 --> 00:34:36,216 And I know your three girls 688 00:34:36,284 --> 00:34:39,152 are incredibly proud of their mama right now. 689 00:34:39,187 --> 00:34:41,754 Thank you so much. Thank you. 690 00:34:41,756 --> 00:34:44,657 But, siren, I mean, you were literally mesmerizing. 691 00:34:44,726 --> 00:34:46,993 I found myself just in a trance. 692 00:34:47,028 --> 00:34:51,030 My vote is to keep siren on the diamond. 693 00:34:54,236 --> 00:34:59,472 You guys are definitely the two strongest performances we've seen tonight. 694 00:34:59,474 --> 00:35:03,309 And so I'm going to keep siren on the diamond, 695 00:35:03,345 --> 00:35:06,146 but if for some reason you end up in the bottom two, 696 00:35:06,181 --> 00:35:08,214 I will convince them to keep you. 697 00:35:08,283 --> 00:35:09,249 So, like, you-- 698 00:35:14,122 --> 00:35:17,357 siren is stellar, 699 00:35:17,392 --> 00:35:20,827 and the song that she sung showed off every part 700 00:35:20,862 --> 00:35:22,662 of her vocal range. 701 00:35:22,697 --> 00:35:26,699 The song that phoenix sang put her vocal range in a box, 702 00:35:26,735 --> 00:35:30,436 but I think there's so much more levels to her voice. 703 00:35:30,472 --> 00:35:32,338 And that's the reason why I am putting 704 00:35:32,374 --> 00:35:34,908 phoenix embers on the diamond. 705 00:35:34,943 --> 00:35:37,043 Okay. 706 00:35:39,581 --> 00:35:44,617 So that's two votes for siren and one for phoenix embers. 707 00:35:44,686 --> 00:35:45,985 Alanis? 708 00:35:46,021 --> 00:35:48,555 Phoenix embers, I loved your performance. 709 00:35:48,590 --> 00:35:50,356 You added this modernization, 710 00:35:50,392 --> 00:35:54,827 and very 2022 of you to sing it the way you did. 711 00:35:54,863 --> 00:35:56,563 Thank you. 712 00:35:56,598 --> 00:35:58,431 Also, I wasn't thinking 713 00:35:58,466 --> 00:36:00,200 about the woman behind the curtain. 714 00:36:00,235 --> 00:36:03,203 I just was really beholding you and loving this version 715 00:36:03,271 --> 00:36:05,538 of this gorgeous song, so thank you. 716 00:36:05,540 --> 00:36:07,874 Wow, yeah. Thank you so much. 717 00:36:07,909 --> 00:36:10,476 Yeah, phoenix embers has definitely unlocked 718 00:36:10,512 --> 00:36:11,878 something within me, I think. 719 00:36:13,348 --> 00:36:17,517 That said, overall impression, pure gut, visceral response, 720 00:36:17,552 --> 00:36:19,786 I want to keep siren on that diamond. 721 00:36:22,290 --> 00:36:24,023 Rocsi: Okay. 722 00:36:24,025 --> 00:36:27,393 That is three votes for siren. 723 00:36:27,429 --> 00:36:29,729 Unfortunately, phoenix embers, 724 00:36:29,798 --> 00:36:31,598 your performance wasn't enough 725 00:36:31,633 --> 00:36:34,067 to take that coveted spot on the diamond, 726 00:36:34,102 --> 00:36:36,869 and that does mean that you will move on 727 00:36:36,905 --> 00:36:38,338 to the studio audience vote. 728 00:36:40,542 --> 00:36:44,143 Now, siren was our last singer standing on the diamond tonight, 729 00:36:44,179 --> 00:36:46,980 so she will automatically advance to the next round. 730 00:36:47,048 --> 00:36:49,315 Congratulations, siren. 731 00:36:49,351 --> 00:36:52,352 And now, our in-studio audience 732 00:36:52,354 --> 00:36:55,655 will vote their favorite alter ego. 733 00:36:55,724 --> 00:36:59,459 The two with the most votes will move on. 734 00:36:59,527 --> 00:37:02,061 Then it's up to our judges to decide 735 00:37:02,097 --> 00:37:04,364 which of the remaining two alter egos stays in the running 736 00:37:04,432 --> 00:37:07,500 and who should go home. 737 00:37:07,535 --> 00:37:09,569 The identity of one of our alter egos 738 00:37:09,604 --> 00:37:11,304 will be revealed after this. 739 00:37:11,339 --> 00:37:12,405 Don't go anywhere. 740 00:37:18,513 --> 00:37:20,613 Talent, get to your marks. 741 00:37:20,682 --> 00:37:21,948 Everybody, places. 742 00:37:21,983 --> 00:37:25,718 Going to rocsi in three, two, one. 743 00:37:29,424 --> 00:37:31,424 Rocsi: Welcome back to "alter ego." 744 00:37:31,426 --> 00:37:34,160 after five incredible performances tonight, 745 00:37:34,195 --> 00:37:36,029 it's time for the elimination. 746 00:37:36,064 --> 00:37:39,198 Only four contestants remain. 747 00:37:41,870 --> 00:37:44,504 Our in-studio audience's votes have been counted, 748 00:37:44,506 --> 00:37:48,308 and now I can reveal that the two alter egos 749 00:37:48,343 --> 00:37:50,843 advancing to the next round are... 750 00:37:58,787 --> 00:37:59,952 Phoenix embers. 751 00:38:06,094 --> 00:38:07,260 And... 752 00:38:11,466 --> 00:38:12,532 Fern. 753 00:38:15,704 --> 00:38:18,805 Thank you! Thanks so much! 754 00:38:18,873 --> 00:38:20,406 Congratulations, you guys. 755 00:38:20,475 --> 00:38:22,809 We'll see you at the head-to-heads. 756 00:38:25,347 --> 00:38:28,948 That means orlando deville and wylie, 757 00:38:28,983 --> 00:38:30,750 you're in the bottom two. 758 00:38:30,785 --> 00:38:34,454 And now it's in your hands, judges. 759 00:38:34,522 --> 00:38:37,824 - ( groans ) - oh, boy. 760 00:38:37,826 --> 00:38:39,625 Nick: He was pretty amazing. 761 00:38:39,661 --> 00:38:42,462 - He was the most relatable alter ego. - Alanis: Yes. 762 00:38:42,497 --> 00:38:44,464 Grimes: I think I always choose the person 763 00:38:44,499 --> 00:38:46,232 instead of not choose the person, 764 00:38:46,267 --> 00:38:47,867 because it just seems too mean or something. 765 00:38:47,869 --> 00:38:49,702 - I mean, to me, it - he's an artist. 766 00:38:49,738 --> 00:38:53,039 - Nick: Yeah. - Oh, I'm really torn. 767 00:38:53,074 --> 00:38:56,109 It's time to make your decision. 768 00:38:56,111 --> 00:38:59,245 I know this is difficult. Judges? 769 00:38:59,280 --> 00:39:01,214 Alanis: We talked about it a lot between us 770 00:39:01,249 --> 00:39:05,151 and I thought, orlando, your performance was solid 771 00:39:05,186 --> 00:39:08,821 and there was a unification with music, 772 00:39:08,823 --> 00:39:11,524 performance, alter ego believability. 773 00:39:11,593 --> 00:39:14,460 You have so many doors that would open up in front of you. 774 00:39:14,496 --> 00:39:16,095 There's no question about that for me. 775 00:39:16,131 --> 00:39:18,765 And then, wylie, your country soulfulness 776 00:39:18,833 --> 00:39:20,433 just feels really authentic. 777 00:39:20,468 --> 00:39:22,101 Super charming. 778 00:39:22,137 --> 00:39:24,570 Really hard to send anybody home right now. 779 00:39:27,342 --> 00:39:29,809 But we're going to send wylie home. 780 00:39:31,713 --> 00:39:34,781 ♪ I wish those days could come back once more ♪ 781 00:39:34,816 --> 00:39:36,416 rocsi: There you have it. 782 00:39:36,451 --> 00:39:39,619 Congratulations, orlando deville. 783 00:39:39,654 --> 00:39:43,623 We'll see you in the head-to-head. 784 00:39:43,658 --> 00:39:47,360 Oh, wow. 785 00:39:47,395 --> 00:39:52,698 Wylie, it is time to say good-bye to you and your alter ego. 786 00:39:52,734 --> 00:39:58,304 But we would love to hear you sing one last time... 787 00:39:58,339 --> 00:40:02,775 - Thank you. - ...And reveal your true identity to the judges. 788 00:40:02,844 --> 00:40:07,513 Singing for us one last time to wrap up our audition rounds, 789 00:40:07,549 --> 00:40:09,148 it's wylie. 790 00:40:15,190 --> 00:40:16,389 Yeah! 791 00:40:20,195 --> 00:40:24,363 ♪ it started way back in third grade ♪ 792 00:40:24,399 --> 00:40:28,301 ♪ I used to sit beside emmylou hayes ♪ 793 00:40:28,369 --> 00:40:32,138 ♪ pink dress, matching bow in her ponytail ♪ 794 00:40:32,207 --> 00:40:34,474 ♪ she'd kiss me on the school bus ♪ 795 00:40:34,509 --> 00:40:37,276 ♪ but told me not to tell 796 00:40:37,312 --> 00:40:39,846 ♪ next day I chased her 'round the playground ♪ 797 00:40:39,881 --> 00:40:41,214 yeah! 798 00:40:41,249 --> 00:40:44,717 ♪ cross the monkey bars to the merry-go-round ♪ 799 00:40:44,719 --> 00:40:49,355 ♪ hey, emmylou got caught passing me a note ♪ 800 00:40:49,357 --> 00:40:53,192 ♪ before the teacher took it, I read what she wrote ♪ 801 00:40:53,194 --> 00:40:55,394 ♪ "do you love me? 802 00:40:55,430 --> 00:40:58,164 ♪ do you wanna be my friend?" 803 00:40:58,199 --> 00:40:59,265 come on! 804 00:40:59,334 --> 00:41:01,834 ♪ "and if you do, hey 805 00:41:01,870 --> 00:41:03,936 ♪ well, then don't be afraid 806 00:41:03,972 --> 00:41:07,974 ♪ to take me by the hand, hey ♪ 807 00:41:08,042 --> 00:41:10,476 ♪ if you want to 808 00:41:10,512 --> 00:41:13,513 ♪ I think this is how love goes ♪ 809 00:41:13,548 --> 00:41:15,114 ♪ check yes or no" 810 00:41:15,149 --> 00:41:17,149 hey! Come on! 811 00:41:17,151 --> 00:41:20,119 ♪ check yes or no 812 00:41:22,657 --> 00:41:26,459 - yeah! - Yeah, wylie! 813 00:41:26,528 --> 00:41:30,196 - Yeah, man! - Thank you! Thank you! 814 00:41:30,231 --> 00:41:33,032 Yeah! Yeah! 815 00:41:34,836 --> 00:41:35,868 Yeah! 816 00:41:39,307 --> 00:41:40,873 Yeah! 817 00:41:40,875 --> 00:41:44,677 So, everybody, this is milton. 818 00:41:44,679 --> 00:41:48,281 Aka, wylie, judges. 819 00:41:48,316 --> 00:41:50,650 It was a lot of fun to watch you up here on this stage. 820 00:41:50,685 --> 00:41:53,653 I had a lot of fun. 821 00:41:53,688 --> 00:41:56,889 Will your alter ego live on after the show? 822 00:41:56,925 --> 00:41:58,324 Oh, yeah, it doesn't stop here. I keep going. I keep going. 823 00:41:58,359 --> 00:41:59,492 Okay, that's what I want to hear. 824 00:41:59,527 --> 00:42:01,827 Wylie chases it. He chases it. 825 00:42:01,829 --> 00:42:02,929 Rocsi: Nick? 826 00:42:02,997 --> 00:42:04,864 Why do you think you did need an alter ego? 827 00:42:04,866 --> 00:42:06,666 Where I come from, you know, the south, 828 00:42:06,668 --> 00:42:08,801 a brother singing country music, you don't get that all the time. 829 00:42:08,836 --> 00:42:10,503 - You don't get that all the time. - That's why we love it. 830 00:42:10,538 --> 00:42:14,307 Yeah, so having wylie, you know, nobody can see my skin color. 831 00:42:14,342 --> 00:42:16,542 You know, they didn't know. 832 00:42:16,578 --> 00:42:18,711 So that was my chance to show you can sing whatever you want to, 833 00:42:18,746 --> 00:42:21,681 and, you know, not be judged at the same time, you know? 834 00:42:24,719 --> 00:42:26,319 Now I'm gonna learn about country music... 835 00:42:26,354 --> 00:42:29,722 - Hey, I appreciate that. - ...And, um, yeah. 836 00:42:29,757 --> 00:42:32,725 - I appreciate that, yeah. - Yeah, that was awesome. 837 00:42:34,228 --> 00:42:36,629 What would you like to say to your alter ego, wylie? 838 00:42:36,631 --> 00:42:37,863 Thank you. 839 00:42:37,899 --> 00:42:40,232 Thank you for the opportunity to show the world 840 00:42:40,268 --> 00:42:42,668 and deliver this message that I'm trying to deliver, 841 00:42:42,670 --> 00:42:44,036 which is you can do whatever you want to, 842 00:42:44,072 --> 00:42:45,037 no matter where you come from. 843 00:42:45,073 --> 00:42:46,072 Rocsi: That's right. 844 00:42:48,343 --> 00:42:52,311 Thank you. So much. 845 00:42:52,347 --> 00:42:54,747 - Thank you so much, milton. - Thank you. 846 00:42:54,816 --> 00:42:58,451 Guys, that's the end of our auditions. 847 00:42:58,486 --> 00:43:00,853 Next week, we start our head-to-head round, 848 00:43:00,922 --> 00:43:04,557 where our top 16 pair up to battle it out 849 00:43:04,592 --> 00:43:07,426 to secure a spot in the semi-finals. 850 00:43:07,462 --> 00:43:09,395 We'll see you next week. Good night. 851 00:43:11,499 --> 00:43:13,432 I haven't heard one duck singer. 852 00:43:13,468 --> 00:43:15,801 - Every one was like songbirds. - It's the first round. 853 00:43:15,837 --> 00:43:17,770 Can you imagine what the head-to-head round is gonna be like? 854 00:43:17,839 --> 00:43:20,539 - I think it's gonna be nuts. - Aah! 855 00:43:20,642 --> 00:43:22,441 Rocsi: The auditions are over. 856 00:43:22,510 --> 00:43:24,710 Now alter egos will battle it out 857 00:43:24,745 --> 00:43:26,946 head-to-head style. 858 00:43:26,981 --> 00:43:31,951 - Here we go. - Yeah! 859 00:43:33,521 --> 00:43:35,588 - ■■ winner moves on... - You just have it. 860 00:43:35,623 --> 00:43:38,190 - You have star power. - ...And loser goes home. 861 00:43:38,226 --> 00:43:40,793 This is where the competition ends for you. 862 00:43:40,795 --> 00:43:43,262 And more identities will be revealed. 863 00:43:45,633 --> 00:43:48,234 I can't understand why you're not a superstar already.