1 00:00:01,545 --> 00:00:02,978 Rocsi: Tonight, 2 00:00:03,013 --> 00:00:04,746 the head-to-head matchups continue 3 00:00:04,782 --> 00:00:07,949 as four more alter egos are paired for a sing off 4 00:00:07,985 --> 00:00:09,918 - only one can win. - Yeah! 5 00:00:09,953 --> 00:00:12,387 We're both queens, but it's only one throne. 6 00:00:12,389 --> 00:00:14,356 - Game on, baby. - Ooh! 7 00:00:14,391 --> 00:00:16,558 Contestants will perform live backstage 8 00:00:16,593 --> 00:00:19,394 as their alter egos try to impress our judges 9 00:00:19,430 --> 00:00:21,463 and audience onstage 10 00:00:21,465 --> 00:00:23,398 in hopes of avoiding elimination 11 00:00:23,434 --> 00:00:25,534 and revealing their true identities. 12 00:00:25,602 --> 00:00:28,103 You have what it takes to be the next digital superstar. 13 00:00:28,138 --> 00:00:30,072 - Up for grabs... - ( vocalizing ) 14 00:00:30,107 --> 00:00:32,140 ...A spot in the semi-finals 15 00:00:32,176 --> 00:00:36,044 and a chance at winning the grand prize of $100,000, 16 00:00:36,080 --> 00:00:38,246 as well as the opportunity to be mentored 17 00:00:38,282 --> 00:00:40,749 by our superstar judges. 18 00:00:40,751 --> 00:00:43,485 I got a feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night. 19 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:45,754 Who will become a household name 20 00:00:45,756 --> 00:00:48,623 and be crowned the world's first digital superstar 21 00:00:48,659 --> 00:00:50,225 of our next generation? 22 00:00:50,260 --> 00:00:52,260 That's the kind of energy I'm talking about. 23 00:00:52,329 --> 00:00:55,764 - This is "alter ego." - ♪ it feels good to be alive 24 00:00:59,570 --> 00:01:03,905 this is "alter ego." I'm your host rocsi diaz. 25 00:01:03,941 --> 00:01:07,709 Now, we have discovered some of the most talented singers from all over america, 26 00:01:07,744 --> 00:01:10,579 and they're all here with the hopes of becoming 27 00:01:10,614 --> 00:01:13,215 the next generation superstar. 28 00:01:15,385 --> 00:01:19,154 All right, let's meet our amazing panel of judges. 29 00:01:19,189 --> 00:01:21,823 Give it up for musician, 30 00:01:21,859 --> 00:01:25,060 producer, and tech entrepreneur will.I.Am. 31 00:01:26,697 --> 00:01:29,698 Singer, song writer, and artist, the legendary alanis morissette. 32 00:01:31,602 --> 00:01:34,302 Producer, artist, and innovator grimes. 33 00:01:35,906 --> 00:01:39,174 And actor, singer, and host nick lachey. 34 00:01:39,243 --> 00:01:41,143 'sup, guys! 35 00:01:41,178 --> 00:01:43,178 What's up? What's up? 36 00:01:43,247 --> 00:01:46,081 Right now, at the head-to-head round, 37 00:01:46,116 --> 00:01:48,683 what are you exactly looking for from the alter egos? 38 00:01:48,719 --> 00:01:51,720 I am looking to see how integrated they are 39 00:01:51,755 --> 00:01:53,388 and how much they're embodying their alter ego. 40 00:01:53,423 --> 00:01:55,190 And also I'm gonna add, 41 00:01:55,192 --> 00:01:59,127 is this a person who is going to comfort humanity, uplift? 42 00:01:59,163 --> 00:02:02,130 They're unique position to be in front of a lot of people 43 00:02:02,166 --> 00:02:04,900 feeling many things right now in these times. 44 00:02:07,104 --> 00:02:11,373 Now two sets of alter egos will face off against each other. 45 00:02:11,408 --> 00:02:14,943 Only one alter ego from each match will win a place 46 00:02:14,945 --> 00:02:15,977 in the next round. 47 00:02:16,013 --> 00:02:18,146 The other will, sadly, be sent home. 48 00:02:18,182 --> 00:02:21,783 It's time to introduce the at-home audience to 49 00:02:21,785 --> 00:02:24,753 the two alter egos facing off against each other 50 00:02:24,788 --> 00:02:27,556 in our first head-to-head tonight, 51 00:02:27,591 --> 00:02:29,357 seven and siren. 52 00:02:29,393 --> 00:02:30,392 Yeah! 53 00:02:33,430 --> 00:02:34,663 Alanis: Siren versus seven. 54 00:02:34,698 --> 00:02:36,531 This is another very tough matchup 55 00:02:36,600 --> 00:02:38,700 because all of us can see both of them as artists. 56 00:02:38,735 --> 00:02:41,102 ( vocalizing ) 57 00:02:41,104 --> 00:02:44,039 in the audition, siren lured us in with her amazing vocals. 58 00:02:44,074 --> 00:02:47,075 - ( vocalizing ) - is your hair the ocean? 59 00:02:47,110 --> 00:02:48,877 You know, I just decided for a wavy look. 60 00:02:48,912 --> 00:02:51,246 Hey! I like this girl. 61 00:02:51,281 --> 00:02:53,748 ♪ deathless death, good god, let me give you my life ♪ 62 00:02:53,784 --> 00:02:56,551 but seven's incredibly unique voice made them an enigma. 63 00:02:56,587 --> 00:02:58,520 ♪ take me to church 64 00:02:58,555 --> 00:03:00,989 I wanna show people you can be who you are. 65 00:03:01,024 --> 00:03:02,224 You don't need to be anyone else. 66 00:03:05,095 --> 00:03:07,762 I already know this is gonna be an incredibly hard decision for us. 67 00:03:12,302 --> 00:03:13,935 Yeah! 68 00:03:17,274 --> 00:03:20,108 So how are you both with competition? 69 00:03:20,143 --> 00:03:22,744 Is there a kumbaya vibe going right now? 70 00:03:26,183 --> 00:03:29,551 You know, like, there is a kumbaya, 71 00:03:29,586 --> 00:03:31,386 but it's an honest kumbaya. 72 00:03:31,388 --> 00:03:32,654 I do want that diamond tonight, 73 00:03:32,723 --> 00:03:33,989 so I'm gonna do everything that I can. 74 00:03:34,024 --> 00:03:35,690 That's right. Game on, baby. 75 00:03:35,759 --> 00:03:38,693 - Game on. Let's do it. - Yeah, I like it. 76 00:03:38,762 --> 00:03:41,896 So is there anything that intimidates you about seven? 77 00:03:41,932 --> 00:03:43,632 Yeah, definitely, but you know, 78 00:03:43,667 --> 00:03:46,034 remember I'm a warrior, so I'm here. 79 00:03:46,069 --> 00:03:47,502 Will's gonna like that one. 80 00:03:47,504 --> 00:03:50,305 That's the kind of energy I'm talking about. 81 00:03:50,307 --> 00:03:51,573 All right, well, good luck. 82 00:03:51,642 --> 00:03:52,907 Seven, you're up first, 83 00:03:52,909 --> 00:03:54,509 and, siren, we'll see you in a little bit. 84 00:03:58,248 --> 00:04:03,551 ♪ amen 85 00:04:03,587 --> 00:04:08,256 my audition went very surprisingly well. 86 00:04:08,292 --> 00:04:10,258 ♪ take me to church 87 00:04:10,260 --> 00:04:13,895 ♪ I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies ♪ 88 00:04:13,930 --> 00:04:16,698 I was just so afraid to sing 89 00:04:16,700 --> 00:04:18,166 because I really wasn't sure 90 00:04:18,235 --> 00:04:19,567 what the judges were going to say 91 00:04:19,636 --> 00:04:23,338 in terms of my voice being very masculine or deep. 92 00:04:23,373 --> 00:04:25,540 You're one of the most original voices I've heard. 93 00:04:25,575 --> 00:04:27,075 - It was just gorgeous. - Wow. 94 00:04:27,110 --> 00:04:31,446 And it gave me a new sense of confidence. 95 00:04:31,481 --> 00:04:33,782 Oh, my gosh. 96 00:04:33,817 --> 00:04:34,816 ( gasps ) 97 00:04:34,885 --> 00:04:38,787 I want seven to really inspire people 98 00:04:38,822 --> 00:04:41,523 to really be themselves. 99 00:04:42,526 --> 00:04:43,992 For my head-to-head, 100 00:04:44,027 --> 00:04:48,797 seven is performing against siren. 101 00:04:48,832 --> 00:04:52,901 It's a tough scenario being, like, pit against a powerhouse singer. 102 00:04:52,969 --> 00:04:54,402 I just think that you're amazing. 103 00:04:54,438 --> 00:04:55,670 I'm gonna, like, cry. You're just so good. 104 00:04:55,706 --> 00:04:57,639 I think you're amazing too. Girl, don't cry. 105 00:04:57,674 --> 00:04:59,441 We just got our makeup done. We cute. 106 00:04:59,476 --> 00:05:04,479 Because I have all this different range in my voice that I can work with, 107 00:05:04,514 --> 00:05:09,184 it allows me to time moments of excitement and surprise. 108 00:05:09,186 --> 00:05:13,121 I'm going to go all out in our head-to-head, 109 00:05:13,156 --> 00:05:17,025 and I'm hoping to be the next generation superstar. 110 00:05:36,513 --> 00:05:39,914 ♪ white shirt now red, my bloody nose ♪ 111 00:05:39,950 --> 00:05:43,752 ♪ sleeping, you're on your tippy toes ♪ 112 00:05:43,787 --> 00:05:47,522 ♪ creeping around like no one knows ♪ 113 00:05:47,557 --> 00:05:51,393 ♪ think you're so criminal 114 00:05:51,428 --> 00:05:55,029 ♪ bruises on both my knees for you ♪ 115 00:05:55,031 --> 00:05:58,767 ♪ don't say thank you or please, I do ♪ 116 00:05:58,802 --> 00:06:03,204 ♪ what I want when I'm wanting to my soul? ♪ 117 00:06:03,273 --> 00:06:05,173 ♪ so cynical 118 00:06:05,208 --> 00:06:08,543 ♪ so you're a tough guy, like-it-really-rough guy ♪ 119 00:06:08,578 --> 00:06:10,512 ♪ just-can't-get-enough guy 120 00:06:10,547 --> 00:06:12,714 ♪ chest-always-so-puffed guy 121 00:06:12,783 --> 00:06:15,750 ♪ I'm that bad type, make-your-mama-sad type ♪ 122 00:06:15,786 --> 00:06:20,188 ♪ make-your-girlfriend-mad type, might-seduce-your-dad type ♪ 123 00:06:20,190 --> 00:06:23,091 ♪ I'm the bad guy 124 00:06:25,829 --> 00:06:28,196 ♪ duh 125 00:06:28,231 --> 00:06:32,667 ♪ I'm only good at being bad 126 00:06:34,171 --> 00:06:37,272 ♪ bad 127 00:06:37,307 --> 00:06:40,141 ♪ you're a tough guy, like-it-really-rough guy ♪ 128 00:06:40,243 --> 00:06:43,745 ♪ just-can't-get-enough guy, chest-always-so-puffed guy ♪ 129 00:06:43,780 --> 00:06:47,549 ♪ I'm that bad type, make-your-mama-sad type ♪ 130 00:06:47,584 --> 00:06:52,353 ♪ make-your-girlfriend-mad type, might-seduce-your-dad type ♪ 131 00:06:52,389 --> 00:06:57,392 ♪ I'm the bad guy 132 00:06:57,427 --> 00:06:59,594 ♪ ooh 133 00:06:59,596 --> 00:07:03,498 ♪ I'm the bad guy 134 00:07:07,204 --> 00:07:09,337 yeah! 135 00:07:10,774 --> 00:07:12,707 - Rocsi: Amazing! - Sick! 136 00:07:14,277 --> 00:07:19,714 Rocsi: Wow. Judges, is seven our next generation superstar? 137 00:07:19,749 --> 00:07:21,749 - Nick? - We've sat here at this desk 138 00:07:21,785 --> 00:07:24,152 and watched and heard a lot of performances. 139 00:07:24,187 --> 00:07:28,590 That was, like, top three performances of all the ones we've heard, 140 00:07:28,625 --> 00:07:33,628 and it's because superstars leave you wanting to know more 141 00:07:33,663 --> 00:07:35,630 and hear more, and you just can't get enough. 142 00:07:35,665 --> 00:07:39,100 And tonight, I wanna know more. I wanna hear more. 143 00:07:39,135 --> 00:07:40,768 Thank you, nick. Thank you. 144 00:07:42,639 --> 00:07:43,705 Rocsi: Will.I.Am? 145 00:07:43,707 --> 00:07:46,107 You performed vulnerably. 146 00:07:46,142 --> 00:07:49,310 The low register was wobbly, but it's okay, 147 00:07:49,312 --> 00:07:52,881 because you delivered on the part that is the most important part, 148 00:07:52,916 --> 00:07:54,983 and that is the transmission of emotion. 149 00:07:55,018 --> 00:07:57,485 And your show was awesome, so thank you. 150 00:07:57,521 --> 00:07:59,320 Thank you so much, will. 151 00:07:59,356 --> 00:08:00,989 Rocsi: Alanis? 152 00:08:01,024 --> 00:08:03,458 When you started the song, 153 00:08:03,493 --> 00:08:06,027 I thought, "oh, no, we're just gonna stay low on this one again. 154 00:08:06,062 --> 00:08:07,328 I really wanna hear the range." 155 00:08:07,364 --> 00:08:10,031 and then, boom, you gave the range to us. 156 00:08:10,066 --> 00:08:12,834 You also gave us the flipping into falsetto 157 00:08:12,869 --> 00:08:14,702 in a way that can be hard for some people. 158 00:08:14,738 --> 00:08:17,138 You just did it with agility and flexibility, 159 00:08:17,173 --> 00:08:18,673 so that was exciting. 160 00:08:18,708 --> 00:08:20,575 Thank you so much. 161 00:08:20,610 --> 00:08:24,512 I am really curious about who's behind the scenes in a way that I haven't been perhaps 162 00:08:24,548 --> 00:08:27,382 with some of the other contestants. 163 00:08:28,985 --> 00:08:32,186 We're here to find, like, who's gonna be a great artist, 164 00:08:32,222 --> 00:08:35,056 and I really got that from you tonight, and... 165 00:08:35,091 --> 00:08:36,491 Thank you. 166 00:08:36,560 --> 00:08:37,859 I would say it was basically a perfect show. 167 00:08:37,894 --> 00:08:39,694 Like, yeah, um, 168 00:08:39,763 --> 00:08:42,463 you have a good chance of winning the competition. 169 00:08:42,499 --> 00:08:44,432 Wow. 170 00:08:46,336 --> 00:08:48,870 Seven, how is performing as your alter ego 171 00:08:48,905 --> 00:08:50,939 helping you as a performer? 172 00:08:50,974 --> 00:08:54,943 You know, for so long, my voice has never fit any mold. 173 00:08:54,978 --> 00:08:57,045 But now that I'm here, 174 00:08:57,080 --> 00:08:59,881 my voice is not only accepted, it's celebrated. 175 00:08:59,916 --> 00:09:04,218 So I'm so thankful for this opportunity. It's phenomenal. 176 00:09:04,254 --> 00:09:06,888 Nick: Seven, you know what? You said it, but it's true. 177 00:09:06,957 --> 00:09:08,856 Your voice doesn't fit any mold, 178 00:09:08,858 --> 00:09:10,425 and that's what makes it cool as hell. 179 00:09:12,062 --> 00:09:14,362 It's a hot, sexy voice. I'm just gonna say it. 180 00:09:14,431 --> 00:09:15,663 It's just hot. 181 00:09:17,300 --> 00:09:18,433 All right, guys, well, after the break, 182 00:09:18,468 --> 00:09:20,501 find out who makes it to the semi-finals 183 00:09:20,537 --> 00:09:23,504 and who has to go home right after this. 184 00:09:25,008 --> 00:09:27,742 I sort of see seven as non-binary or something. 185 00:09:27,744 --> 00:09:30,979 Really? But I thought seven was a female. 186 00:09:31,014 --> 00:09:33,681 I had no idea. I mean, I still don't know. 187 00:09:34,985 --> 00:09:36,517 ( vocalizing ) 188 00:09:36,553 --> 00:09:38,620 siren: Siren's ready for a fight. 189 00:09:38,655 --> 00:09:39,787 That was exceptionally perfect. 190 00:09:39,789 --> 00:09:42,423 ♪ yeah, yeah 191 00:09:42,425 --> 00:09:46,461 your performance tonight wasn't quite what I had hoped it would be. 192 00:09:46,496 --> 00:09:48,029 I still feel bad sending people home. 193 00:09:48,064 --> 00:09:49,497 - ( groans ) - good luck. 194 00:09:49,532 --> 00:09:53,067 - This is rough. - The studio audience has voted for, 195 00:09:53,103 --> 00:09:55,436 by only four votes... 196 00:09:55,472 --> 00:09:57,705 - Oh, no! - Oh, my god. 197 00:09:57,707 --> 00:09:59,240 Nick: It doesn't get much closer than that. 198 00:10:05,081 --> 00:10:07,115 Welcome back. Now, before the break, 199 00:10:07,150 --> 00:10:10,485 seven set a very high standard for this head-to-head, 200 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:13,154 but I'm pretty sure siren is ready to meet 201 00:10:13,189 --> 00:10:15,390 and possibly exceed it. 202 00:10:15,392 --> 00:10:17,825 Let's see what she can do. Make it loud for siren. 203 00:10:19,996 --> 00:10:22,764 Siren: ♪ I put a spell on you 204 00:10:22,799 --> 00:10:24,432 during the audition round, 205 00:10:24,467 --> 00:10:27,235 when I was able to see siren take the stage, 206 00:10:27,270 --> 00:10:31,406 I just saw all of the fights that I've done for myself 207 00:10:31,441 --> 00:10:33,274 to keep going. 208 00:10:33,276 --> 00:10:35,643 My father is palestinian muslim. 209 00:10:35,679 --> 00:10:37,712 My mother's ashkenazi jewish. 210 00:10:37,747 --> 00:10:41,516 So when I was a kid, I got pretty heavily bullied, 211 00:10:41,551 --> 00:10:44,652 just people constantly telling me I can't do something. 212 00:10:45,855 --> 00:10:48,489 Siren allows me to be protected 213 00:10:48,525 --> 00:10:52,527 and to really focus on what I do, which is sing. 214 00:10:52,562 --> 00:10:56,164 For the head-to-head round, siren is going against seven, 215 00:10:56,199 --> 00:10:57,865 who is incredible. 216 00:10:57,934 --> 00:11:01,002 But siren doesn't mind who she goes up against. 217 00:11:01,037 --> 00:11:03,671 She's willing to just focus on what her lane is, 218 00:11:03,707 --> 00:11:06,708 what she needs to do, what she wants to do, and handle it. 219 00:11:06,743 --> 00:11:08,710 Siren's ready for a fight. 220 00:11:23,660 --> 00:11:25,760 ♪ time on my hands 221 00:11:27,630 --> 00:11:30,031 ♪ since you've been away, boy 222 00:11:31,267 --> 00:11:35,136 ♪ and I ain't got no plans 223 00:11:35,205 --> 00:11:38,539 ♪ no, no, no, no 224 00:11:39,943 --> 00:11:43,444 ♪ and the sound of the rain 225 00:11:43,480 --> 00:11:45,913 ♪ against my windowpane 226 00:11:45,949 --> 00:11:49,717 ♪ is slowly, slowly 227 00:11:49,753 --> 00:11:52,920 ♪ driving me insane, boy 228 00:11:52,922 --> 00:11:56,758 ♪ I'm going down 229 00:11:56,760 --> 00:12:00,595 ♪ I'm going down 230 00:12:00,630 --> 00:12:05,867 ♪ 'cause you ain't around, baby ♪ 231 00:12:05,902 --> 00:12:11,038 ♪ my whole world's upside down ♪ 232 00:12:11,074 --> 00:12:12,140 whoo! 233 00:12:12,175 --> 00:12:14,509 ♪ oh, I don't know what to do ♪ 234 00:12:15,745 --> 00:12:19,346 ♪ if I ever lose you 235 00:12:19,348 --> 00:12:24,018 ♪ said I'll be going down 236 00:12:24,087 --> 00:12:30,057 ♪ I'll be going down 237 00:12:37,901 --> 00:12:40,868 ♪ my whole world's up 238 00:12:40,904 --> 00:12:44,705 ♪ I'm going down 239 00:12:44,741 --> 00:12:48,810 ♪ I'm going down, d-d-d-d-down 240 00:12:48,845 --> 00:12:53,314 ♪ 'cause you ain't, you ain't around ♪ 241 00:12:53,349 --> 00:12:55,716 ♪ my whole world's 242 00:12:55,718 --> 00:13:00,421 ♪ up 243 00:13:00,456 --> 00:13:04,959 ♪ side down 244 00:13:04,994 --> 00:13:06,961 yeah! 245 00:13:08,231 --> 00:13:12,266 - Yeah! - Amazing! 246 00:13:12,268 --> 00:13:17,138 First, let's take a second and hear it for our spectacular house band. 247 00:13:17,173 --> 00:13:20,942 It's adam blackstone and the alter ego band. 248 00:13:21,010 --> 00:13:22,910 Whoo! 249 00:13:22,912 --> 00:13:26,047 Great job. Wow. 250 00:13:26,082 --> 00:13:28,950 Judges, is this someone you can see winning 251 00:13:28,985 --> 00:13:30,618 the entire competition? 252 00:13:30,687 --> 00:13:32,220 Alanis, I'll start with you. 253 00:13:32,288 --> 00:13:34,589 I've been a fan of you since the second I met you 254 00:13:34,624 --> 00:13:35,623 and your wave hair. 255 00:13:37,660 --> 00:13:39,393 Superstar. There was a point in time 256 00:13:39,429 --> 00:13:40,661 where you were hitting a certain note, 257 00:13:40,730 --> 00:13:42,063 and I thought it was a keyboard, and I thought-- 258 00:13:42,098 --> 00:13:43,631 yeah, I had to hit her. I was like, "yo!" 259 00:13:43,666 --> 00:13:46,434 and he was like, "that's her voice!" 260 00:13:46,436 --> 00:13:52,406 - the whole performance - oh, thank you!M drizzled. 261 00:13:52,442 --> 00:13:53,474 Rocsi: Grimes? 262 00:13:53,543 --> 00:13:56,143 That was exceptionally perfect. 263 00:13:56,212 --> 00:13:58,913 I don't think anyone's done whistle voice in this whole competition yet, 264 00:13:58,948 --> 00:14:02,250 so that was just-- high risk and high reward. 265 00:14:02,318 --> 00:14:03,918 Grimes, what do you mean when you say "whistle voice?" 266 00:14:03,953 --> 00:14:06,053 - like, really, really-- - ( vocalizing ) 267 00:14:06,122 --> 00:14:08,823 - yes! - What the what? 268 00:14:08,858 --> 00:14:12,426 - Siren: Yes! - Man, you got tricks. 269 00:14:12,462 --> 00:14:14,195 - You got tricks. - I've never heard it called that either. 270 00:14:14,230 --> 00:14:15,196 That's what she was talking about. 271 00:14:15,231 --> 00:14:16,664 Man, everyone's bringing it tonight, 272 00:14:16,666 --> 00:14:19,000 and the way the band was incorporated onstage 273 00:14:19,035 --> 00:14:21,168 and the horns and the whole thing was just-- 274 00:14:21,237 --> 00:14:22,136 it was really a moment. 275 00:14:22,238 --> 00:14:23,905 I felt like I was at a concert. 276 00:14:23,940 --> 00:14:25,673 I really did. I felt like I was at a show. 277 00:14:26,943 --> 00:14:29,076 If I could give you one small note, 278 00:14:29,112 --> 00:14:31,312 I guess it would just be to continue to explore your alter ego 279 00:14:31,314 --> 00:14:33,648 and how to make siren a star, 280 00:14:33,683 --> 00:14:35,016 but she sure feels like one to me. 281 00:14:35,084 --> 00:14:36,751 - That's all I can say, so... - Aw, I love that, nick. 282 00:14:36,786 --> 00:14:37,785 Thank you. 283 00:14:39,522 --> 00:14:41,989 - That song is a - yes.Ong to sing. 284 00:14:41,991 --> 00:14:43,357 And then here you come 285 00:14:43,393 --> 00:14:47,628 and you bringing all type of flow, power, soul. 286 00:14:47,630 --> 00:14:49,830 You know, I didn't hear not one off note. 287 00:14:49,832 --> 00:14:51,165 You weren't flat, you weren't sharp. 288 00:14:51,200 --> 00:14:52,633 Your voice is spectacular. 289 00:14:56,205 --> 00:14:58,072 One more time for siren. 290 00:15:00,109 --> 00:15:02,343 After two fantastic performances, 291 00:15:02,378 --> 00:15:05,479 we'll find out who the judges will send on to the diamond 292 00:15:05,515 --> 00:15:09,450 and to the semi-finals, and who they will send on home when we come back. 293 00:15:09,519 --> 00:15:11,385 More "alter ego" after this. 294 00:15:14,691 --> 00:15:17,625 Siren had such a crazy good performance to me that-- 295 00:15:17,627 --> 00:15:20,194 - I know. - Grimes: But so did seven. 296 00:15:20,229 --> 00:15:23,664 Both of them are superstars to me, so this is a rough one. 297 00:15:31,341 --> 00:15:33,674 Places, everybody. 298 00:15:33,710 --> 00:15:36,978 Here we go. In three, two, one. 299 00:15:43,152 --> 00:15:44,285 Rocsi: Welcome back. 300 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:47,621 It's time to find out if seven or siren 301 00:15:47,657 --> 00:15:51,258 will be voted up to the diamond and into the semi-finals. 302 00:15:51,327 --> 00:15:54,962 Judges, it's time to make your decision. 303 00:16:00,536 --> 00:16:02,136 Nick. 304 00:16:02,138 --> 00:16:05,139 Seven, this next generation superstar that we're hunting for, 305 00:16:05,174 --> 00:16:08,309 I think you really truly embody what that could be, 306 00:16:08,344 --> 00:16:11,746 the best combination of talent, 307 00:16:11,781 --> 00:16:13,681 technology, presentation. 308 00:16:13,716 --> 00:16:16,784 Your whole persona is really fascinating, 309 00:16:16,819 --> 00:16:19,353 and your treatment of that song tonight was really unique. 310 00:16:19,389 --> 00:16:22,390 Just overall, great job. I can't say enough great things about what you did. 311 00:16:26,029 --> 00:16:29,030 I'm just-- 312 00:16:29,065 --> 00:16:33,534 I'm just a sucker for that voice. 313 00:16:33,603 --> 00:16:36,037 And siren blew me away-- 314 00:16:36,072 --> 00:16:38,139 blew me away in the audition round. 315 00:16:38,174 --> 00:16:40,141 And for me I was, like, unless siren 316 00:16:40,176 --> 00:16:42,576 does something tonight to pull me back down 317 00:16:42,645 --> 00:16:44,779 off that high I was on from the audition, 318 00:16:44,847 --> 00:16:47,948 I just couldn't see myself not voting for her again tonight. 319 00:16:47,984 --> 00:16:49,483 In fact, she elevated my high tonight. 320 00:16:49,519 --> 00:16:53,487 So in a very, very heartbreaking and tough decision, 321 00:16:53,523 --> 00:16:58,726 I am going to vote to put siren through 322 00:16:58,761 --> 00:17:01,095 - to the semi-finals. - Rocsi: Grimes. 323 00:17:01,130 --> 00:17:04,298 Siren, I'm, like, invested in the vocal. 324 00:17:04,333 --> 00:17:07,101 Like, I fully had chills, which I almost never get. 325 00:17:07,103 --> 00:17:09,904 But then I'm caring about the full artist package more here, 326 00:17:09,939 --> 00:17:13,808 and I don't think I've ever seen anything like seven ever, 327 00:17:13,876 --> 00:17:16,977 so I will say seven, but, ugh! 328 00:17:20,950 --> 00:17:21,982 Rocsi: Alanis. 329 00:17:22,018 --> 00:17:24,618 So, siren, I love your alter ego, 330 00:17:24,654 --> 00:17:27,054 and I really feel as though you're one with your alter ego. 331 00:17:27,123 --> 00:17:29,457 And I love the ocean so much, 332 00:17:29,492 --> 00:17:33,194 so your hair just brings great joy to me personally. 333 00:17:33,229 --> 00:17:37,631 Seven, there is something magical about your range, 334 00:17:37,667 --> 00:17:39,200 and then tonight, my hearing 335 00:17:39,235 --> 00:17:41,302 that your range can go in the opposite direction 336 00:17:41,337 --> 00:17:43,370 - equally as beautifully... - Grimes: True, true, true. 337 00:17:43,439 --> 00:17:44,438 Alanis: ...Was exciting. 338 00:17:47,910 --> 00:17:51,912 I am going to put seven on the diamond. 339 00:17:55,518 --> 00:17:58,519 So that is two votes for seven, 340 00:17:58,554 --> 00:17:59,820 one vote for siren. 341 00:17:59,889 --> 00:18:02,590 Remember, if there is a tie, 342 00:18:02,625 --> 00:18:05,826 it will go to the audience to decide 343 00:18:05,862 --> 00:18:07,328 who makes it to the next round. 344 00:18:07,396 --> 00:18:09,897 Will, it's up to you. 345 00:18:14,170 --> 00:18:18,973 Siren, what a name for your talent. 346 00:18:19,041 --> 00:18:22,343 You sing in perfect pitch. It's dope. 347 00:18:22,378 --> 00:18:24,778 - Thank you. - And then, like, seven, 348 00:18:24,814 --> 00:18:28,649 you have this ability to connect with emotional intelligence, 349 00:18:28,718 --> 00:18:31,952 to articulate exactly how you're feeling. 350 00:18:31,988 --> 00:18:34,221 And that's the difference between a good singer 351 00:18:34,257 --> 00:18:36,624 and an artist, and you have that, 352 00:18:36,659 --> 00:18:39,093 which makes my decision, like, super hard. 353 00:18:39,162 --> 00:18:42,062 My decision reflects your voice, 354 00:18:42,098 --> 00:18:45,666 and the voice transports you to a different world. 355 00:18:45,668 --> 00:18:48,702 All I know is when I was in the projects growing up, 356 00:18:48,738 --> 00:18:50,237 I don't like sirens. 357 00:18:50,273 --> 00:18:52,239 But I like this siren. 358 00:18:52,275 --> 00:18:55,976 I wanna see you on the diamond. 359 00:18:56,011 --> 00:18:59,647 That's two votes for seven and two votes for siren. 360 00:18:59,682 --> 00:19:03,050 - Whoo! - The votes are tied. 361 00:19:03,085 --> 00:19:06,987 Which means our studio audience 362 00:19:07,023 --> 00:19:10,257 will determine which alter ego is moving on to the diamond 363 00:19:10,259 --> 00:19:12,026 and into the semi-finals, 364 00:19:12,061 --> 00:19:14,528 so please place your votes. 365 00:19:20,102 --> 00:19:21,569 I see a lot of sevens in the audience. 366 00:19:21,604 --> 00:19:22,670 I see a lot of people doing that. 367 00:19:24,173 --> 00:19:26,807 Rocsi: Is it gonna be seven or siren? 368 00:19:26,876 --> 00:19:28,776 It is up to you guys right now. 369 00:19:33,816 --> 00:19:35,216 ( groans ) 370 00:19:37,353 --> 00:19:38,786 the votes have been counted, 371 00:19:38,788 --> 00:19:41,989 and I can officially confirm 372 00:19:42,024 --> 00:19:45,426 by only four votes... 373 00:19:45,461 --> 00:19:47,228 - Oh, no! - Oh, my god. 374 00:19:48,831 --> 00:19:52,533 That the studio audience has voted for... 375 00:19:55,238 --> 00:19:58,038 Seven! 376 00:20:02,144 --> 00:20:04,712 Congratulations, seven! 377 00:20:04,747 --> 00:20:07,948 You will now move on to the diamond 378 00:20:07,950 --> 00:20:10,084 and off to semi-finals. 379 00:20:11,754 --> 00:20:13,621 ( groans ) 380 00:20:13,689 --> 00:20:16,857 seven, we will see you at the semi-finals. 381 00:20:16,926 --> 00:20:21,362 Ugh, unfortunately, siren, you'll be leaving us tonight. 382 00:20:21,397 --> 00:20:24,798 Would you do us the honor to sing one last time 383 00:20:24,834 --> 00:20:27,801 before you come out here and reveal your true identity? 384 00:20:27,837 --> 00:20:30,504 - I'd love to. - Yeah! 385 00:20:32,308 --> 00:20:34,408 - Damn. - Wow, that was-- 386 00:20:34,443 --> 00:20:36,477 - doesn't get much closer than that. - No. 387 00:20:36,479 --> 00:20:38,512 I think we made the right decision. 388 00:20:38,547 --> 00:20:40,481 The fact that it was only four votes difference 389 00:20:40,516 --> 00:20:42,750 validates that we were bottle-necked. 390 00:20:42,785 --> 00:20:44,118 I'm actually really curious to see who she is. 391 00:20:44,153 --> 00:20:45,886 Yeah. 392 00:20:46,989 --> 00:20:50,958 ♪ you're broken down and tired ♪ 393 00:20:50,993 --> 00:20:55,362 ♪ of living life on the merry-go-round ♪ 394 00:20:55,398 --> 00:20:59,199 ♪ and you can't find the fighter ♪ 395 00:20:59,235 --> 00:21:02,503 ♪ but I see it in you, so we gonna walk it out ♪ 396 00:21:02,505 --> 00:21:07,508 ♪ and move 397 00:21:07,510 --> 00:21:09,109 - ♪ mountains - wow. 398 00:21:09,111 --> 00:21:11,078 ♪ we gonna walk it out 399 00:21:11,147 --> 00:21:16,417 ♪ and move 400 00:21:16,485 --> 00:21:18,352 ♪ mountains 401 00:21:18,354 --> 00:21:20,321 ♪ and we'll rise up 402 00:21:20,356 --> 00:21:22,556 ♪ rise like the waves 403 00:21:22,591 --> 00:21:26,794 ♪ we'll rise up, in spite of the ache ♪ 404 00:21:28,030 --> 00:21:34,034 ♪ we will rise up a thousand times again ♪ 405 00:21:41,310 --> 00:21:42,843 yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! 406 00:21:42,878 --> 00:21:47,081 ♪ for you 407 00:21:47,083 --> 00:21:51,118 ♪ for you 408 00:21:51,153 --> 00:21:55,389 ♪ we'll rise 409 00:22:00,830 --> 00:22:05,432 - whoo! - Siren, siren, siren! 410 00:22:06,469 --> 00:22:09,903 ( imitates siren ) 411 00:22:09,939 --> 00:22:13,374 guys, this is mama yaya, aka siren. 412 00:22:13,442 --> 00:22:15,642 - Nick: Mama yaya! - Yes. 413 00:22:15,678 --> 00:22:18,512 How does it feel coming out on this stage 414 00:22:18,514 --> 00:22:21,982 as mama yaya waving siren off? 415 00:22:22,017 --> 00:22:25,352 Siren has been such a great shield for me 416 00:22:25,388 --> 00:22:30,257 because, you know, I'm a plus-size woman! 417 00:22:30,326 --> 00:22:32,393 Like, it's not easy out here! 418 00:22:32,428 --> 00:22:35,095 It's not! Especially in the music industry. 419 00:22:35,164 --> 00:22:38,432 Yeah, you still feel the pressure and the oppression, frankly, 420 00:22:38,467 --> 00:22:41,268 of having to show up visually in a certain way 421 00:22:41,303 --> 00:22:43,470 in order to even get in some doors. 422 00:22:43,472 --> 00:22:46,306 But if those are the doors with those requirements, 423 00:22:46,342 --> 00:22:47,641 I'm not sure I want to be in that room. 424 00:22:47,676 --> 00:22:49,443 I agree. 425 00:22:51,814 --> 00:22:55,349 I look forward to seeing what your journey continues to be. 426 00:22:55,384 --> 00:22:57,484 Thank you. Thank you so much. 427 00:22:57,520 --> 00:22:59,686 I'm still a warrior. I'm still a fighter. 428 00:22:59,722 --> 00:23:02,189 I'm still gonna come out here and do whatever I can 429 00:23:02,224 --> 00:23:04,358 to make things work for me, so... 430 00:23:04,393 --> 00:23:05,959 That's powerful, mama yaya. 431 00:23:09,198 --> 00:23:12,132 You know what? You are an amazing talent. 432 00:23:12,201 --> 00:23:14,902 And everyone got to see that, so-- you changed me. 433 00:23:14,937 --> 00:23:16,870 I'm so honored to listen to you sing. 434 00:23:16,906 --> 00:23:18,272 Thank you, nick. 435 00:23:22,878 --> 00:23:25,846 Rocsi: Thank you so much for being here, mama yaya. 436 00:23:25,881 --> 00:23:29,550 - Thank you so much. - You were freaking amazing. 437 00:23:29,585 --> 00:23:33,554 Up next, will aster's raw and vulnerable vocals 438 00:23:33,589 --> 00:23:36,590 secure her a spot on the diamond once again? 439 00:23:36,592 --> 00:23:39,726 Or will queen dynamite's powerhouse voice reign supreme? 440 00:23:39,762 --> 00:23:42,596 It's aster versus queen dynamite. 441 00:23:42,631 --> 00:23:44,698 Who's going to move on to the semi-finals? 442 00:23:44,767 --> 00:23:47,367 Find out after this. 443 00:23:50,473 --> 00:23:52,072 So amazing. 444 00:24:04,019 --> 00:24:06,520 Welcome back to "alter ego." I'm rocsi diaz. 445 00:24:06,555 --> 00:24:08,655 This is the only singing competition 446 00:24:08,691 --> 00:24:11,225 that implements unbelievable technology 447 00:24:11,260 --> 00:24:14,061 to give our contestants a second shot at stardom 448 00:24:14,096 --> 00:24:16,930 and possibly change the future of music. 449 00:24:16,999 --> 00:24:18,332 No big deal. I know. 450 00:24:18,400 --> 00:24:20,868 Let's meet our second head-to-head tonight. 451 00:24:20,903 --> 00:24:23,437 It's aster versus queen dynamite. 452 00:24:26,742 --> 00:24:29,643 Aster versus queen dynamite. 453 00:24:29,678 --> 00:24:30,911 So during the auditions, 454 00:24:30,946 --> 00:24:33,547 aster brought her vulnerability to stage. 455 00:24:33,582 --> 00:24:36,884 Growing up, I was told I was a star, 456 00:24:36,919 --> 00:24:38,752 and I really hoping to embody that. 457 00:24:38,787 --> 00:24:42,756 And queen dynamite showed off her diva queen style. 458 00:24:42,791 --> 00:24:45,025 ♪ ain't nobody 459 00:24:45,060 --> 00:24:46,727 each of them is unique. 460 00:24:46,762 --> 00:24:49,897 ♪ well, the sky is always open 461 00:24:49,965 --> 00:24:53,600 but aster needs to make more of a connection with us. 462 00:24:53,636 --> 00:24:54,635 Thumbs up. 463 00:24:54,637 --> 00:24:56,670 And queen dynamite needs to show us 464 00:24:56,672 --> 00:24:58,705 what kind of artist she truly wants to be. 465 00:24:58,741 --> 00:24:59,840 Grimes: I actually think your voice 466 00:24:59,875 --> 00:25:02,009 would suit well in all kinds of genres. 467 00:25:02,077 --> 00:25:04,111 I think that is gonna be one of the qualities 468 00:25:04,146 --> 00:25:06,780 that takes you really far in this competition. 469 00:25:15,991 --> 00:25:17,157 Yeah! 470 00:25:19,295 --> 00:25:21,061 Aster, it's good to see you again. 471 00:25:21,096 --> 00:25:22,396 Good to see you. 472 00:25:22,431 --> 00:25:24,665 I got feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night. 473 00:25:28,504 --> 00:25:30,704 What's up-- what's up, miss dynamite? 474 00:25:30,739 --> 00:25:33,373 Hey! 475 00:25:33,442 --> 00:25:35,542 How are you guys feeling since your auditions? 476 00:25:35,578 --> 00:25:36,743 I'm feeling great. 477 00:25:36,779 --> 00:25:38,912 I got over that first audition, 478 00:25:38,948 --> 00:25:41,381 over the nerves, so I'm just ready to rock it. 479 00:25:44,153 --> 00:25:45,352 And you, aster? 480 00:25:45,354 --> 00:25:49,256 Honestly, I'm just hoping that I can show you guys 481 00:25:49,325 --> 00:25:51,925 how I've grown throughout just a short time, 482 00:25:51,961 --> 00:25:54,728 and I really just want to bring my artistry into this song. 483 00:25:56,632 --> 00:25:58,231 How are you as competitors? 484 00:25:58,267 --> 00:26:01,735 I believe that, you know, it's hard, 485 00:26:01,737 --> 00:26:04,471 but we're both queens, but it's only one throne. 486 00:26:04,506 --> 00:26:08,141 Oh! "game of thrones!" 487 00:26:08,143 --> 00:26:10,077 I think that we're both gonna bring it, 488 00:26:10,112 --> 00:26:11,878 and her being so amazing 489 00:26:11,914 --> 00:26:13,614 is really gonna make me work harder. 490 00:26:13,682 --> 00:26:16,183 - Good luck. - Good luck to you, too. 491 00:26:16,185 --> 00:26:19,386 - But I hope I win. I'm sorry. - We will see. 492 00:26:19,421 --> 00:26:20,787 - Whoo! - Let's do this. 493 00:26:20,823 --> 00:26:24,625 All right, guys, have a good show. Bring the best out. 494 00:26:24,627 --> 00:26:26,393 Aster, you're gonna be up first. 495 00:26:28,731 --> 00:26:32,199 Aster: ♪ darling, I'm just trying to tell ya ♪ 496 00:26:32,234 --> 00:26:34,801 being able to go out there and just absolutely kill it 497 00:26:34,837 --> 00:26:37,671 for my audition round felt amazing. 498 00:26:37,706 --> 00:26:41,108 ♪ your head 499 00:26:41,143 --> 00:26:43,110 I do think that aster deserves to be on the diamond. 500 00:26:43,145 --> 00:26:45,345 - Rocsi: There we go. - Whoo! 501 00:26:45,381 --> 00:26:47,314 I was just kind of in shock. 502 00:26:47,349 --> 00:26:49,282 I'm so excited! 503 00:26:49,318 --> 00:26:52,352 Me being on this show is a journey of self acceptance. 504 00:26:52,388 --> 00:26:54,287 Being a child of adoption, 505 00:26:54,323 --> 00:26:57,157 what was difficult was struggling through 506 00:26:57,192 --> 00:27:00,260 feeling a sense of abandonment. 507 00:27:00,329 --> 00:27:03,497 That's something that has affected me throughout my life 508 00:27:03,532 --> 00:27:06,166 including performance and music in general. 509 00:27:06,235 --> 00:27:07,868 There was something raw. 510 00:27:07,903 --> 00:27:10,570 It was taking all those insecurities that you've experienced 511 00:27:10,606 --> 00:27:13,974 and channeling them, using them as fuel. 512 00:27:14,009 --> 00:27:17,411 Aster: I feel myself growing so much. 513 00:27:17,479 --> 00:27:20,080 I'm gaining so much self confidence. 514 00:27:20,115 --> 00:27:25,452 In my head-to-head, aster will be going against queen dynamite. 515 00:27:25,521 --> 00:27:28,221 She can do a lot of acrobatics with her voice. 516 00:27:28,257 --> 00:27:30,557 Even though she sounds pretty awesome, 517 00:27:30,592 --> 00:27:31,858 I think I can do better. 518 00:27:31,894 --> 00:27:34,995 Only one alter ego can make it to the next round, 519 00:27:35,030 --> 00:27:37,297 and that's aster. That's me. 520 00:27:37,332 --> 00:27:38,331 And that's what I'm here to do. 521 00:27:40,602 --> 00:27:41,668 ( whispering ) 522 00:27:53,382 --> 00:27:56,349 ♪ chill out, what you yelling for? ♪ 523 00:27:56,385 --> 00:27:59,686 ♪ lay back, it's all been done before ♪ 524 00:27:59,722 --> 00:28:03,590 ♪ and if you could only let it be ♪ 525 00:28:03,625 --> 00:28:05,425 ♪ you would see 526 00:28:05,461 --> 00:28:08,662 ♪ I like you the way you are 527 00:28:08,697 --> 00:28:12,265 ♪ when we're driving in your car ♪ 528 00:28:12,301 --> 00:28:15,736 ♪ and you're talking to me one-on-one ♪ 529 00:28:15,738 --> 00:28:17,704 ♪ but you've become 530 00:28:17,740 --> 00:28:20,741 ♪ somebody else 'round everyone else ♪ 531 00:28:20,776 --> 00:28:23,744 ♪ you're watching your back like you can't relax ♪ 532 00:28:23,779 --> 00:28:25,512 ♪ you're trying to be cool 533 00:28:25,547 --> 00:28:28,448 ♪ you look like a fool to me 534 00:28:28,517 --> 00:28:30,183 ♪ so tell me 535 00:28:30,219 --> 00:28:34,521 ♪ why'd you have to go and make things so complicated? ♪ 536 00:28:34,556 --> 00:28:38,225 ♪ I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else ♪ 537 00:28:38,227 --> 00:28:40,494 ♪ gets me frustrated 538 00:28:40,562 --> 00:28:42,429 ♪ life's like this 539 00:28:42,464 --> 00:28:44,931 ♪ and you, and you fall and you crawl and you break ♪ 540 00:28:45,000 --> 00:28:48,201 ♪ and you take what you get and you turn it into ♪ 541 00:28:48,237 --> 00:28:52,906 ♪ honesty, you promised me I'm never gonna find you fake it ♪ 542 00:28:52,908 --> 00:28:56,076 ♪ no, no, no 543 00:28:56,111 --> 00:29:00,680 ♪ no, no, no 544 00:29:00,716 --> 00:29:05,619 ♪ why'd you have to go and make things so complicated? ♪ 545 00:29:05,654 --> 00:29:07,487 ♪ life's like this and you 546 00:29:07,556 --> 00:29:09,923 ♪ and you fall and you crawl and you break ♪ 547 00:29:09,992 --> 00:29:13,126 ♪ and you take what you get and you turn it into ♪ 548 00:29:13,195 --> 00:29:18,098 ♪ honesty, you promised me I'm never gonna find you fake it ♪ 549 00:29:18,100 --> 00:29:20,700 ♪ no, no, no 550 00:29:30,345 --> 00:29:33,547 - aster! - Yes, ma'am? 551 00:29:33,549 --> 00:29:36,449 - That was hot. - Thank you. Thank you. 552 00:29:36,518 --> 00:29:38,752 Well, you just made it complicated for the judges. 553 00:29:38,787 --> 00:29:41,154 That's for sure. 554 00:29:41,156 --> 00:29:43,156 Nick, I'll start with you. 555 00:29:43,192 --> 00:29:45,959 Aster, overall I thought really, really nice job. 556 00:29:45,994 --> 00:29:49,429 I noticed a couple pitchy notes, but I think all in all, 557 00:29:49,464 --> 00:29:52,065 it was a really, really a kinda cool take on that song, 558 00:29:52,067 --> 00:29:54,668 - and nice job. Nice job. - Thank you. Thank you. 559 00:29:55,904 --> 00:29:57,337 Your performance was solid. 560 00:29:57,372 --> 00:29:58,905 I love your version of the song. 561 00:29:58,907 --> 00:30:00,540 You were rushing a little bit. 562 00:30:00,576 --> 00:30:02,175 Those are just nerves, 563 00:30:02,244 --> 00:30:04,845 but they're the special moments and things you always remember 564 00:30:04,880 --> 00:30:07,514 if you can learn from them. Thank you for the performance. 565 00:30:07,516 --> 00:30:10,784 I'm still trying to get over how freaking bomb the technology is 566 00:30:10,819 --> 00:30:13,553 with the belt you got on. 567 00:30:15,858 --> 00:30:17,057 I love you performance. 568 00:30:17,125 --> 00:30:18,992 I felt there was a fluidity to it. 569 00:30:19,027 --> 00:30:23,430 The moments of humanity within your alter ego performance were exciting to me. 570 00:30:23,465 --> 00:30:26,266 There was more movement in your physicality in your alter ego today, 571 00:30:26,301 --> 00:30:28,034 so that was exciting to see that growth. 572 00:30:28,036 --> 00:30:30,537 And I also just kind of like you. 573 00:30:30,606 --> 00:30:33,306 - So that-- - thank you. I like you, too. 574 00:30:35,444 --> 00:30:37,611 So that counts for a lot for me. 575 00:30:37,646 --> 00:30:39,412 I don't care about missed notes. 576 00:30:39,448 --> 00:30:40,881 I just like a personality vocal, 577 00:30:40,916 --> 00:30:42,315 and I feel like you have a personality vocal. 578 00:30:42,317 --> 00:30:44,851 - Mm-hmm. - I think with the right song, 579 00:30:44,887 --> 00:30:46,720 you have what it takes to be the next digital superstar. 580 00:30:46,755 --> 00:30:49,155 Thank you so much. 581 00:30:49,191 --> 00:30:51,291 All right, guys, well, after the break, 582 00:30:51,326 --> 00:30:53,560 a performance from an audience favorite, queen dynamite, 583 00:30:53,595 --> 00:30:57,430 and we'll find out which alter ego the judges put on the diamond 584 00:30:57,466 --> 00:30:59,165 and into the semi-finals. 585 00:30:59,201 --> 00:31:02,502 More "alter ego," the head-to-heads, after this. 586 00:31:05,140 --> 00:31:06,840 - What game is that? - You should play. 587 00:31:06,875 --> 00:31:08,441 - Nice shot. - That is bananas. 588 00:31:08,510 --> 00:31:09,943 - That's dope. - Target eliminated. 589 00:31:09,978 --> 00:31:12,445 - Wanna play? - Unless you got space invaders on there, 590 00:31:12,481 --> 00:31:14,447 it's probably out of my wheelhouse. 591 00:31:14,483 --> 00:31:16,116 It just reminds me of how old I am. 592 00:31:16,151 --> 00:31:17,317 Game over. 593 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:27,761 Here we go. Places, everybody. 594 00:31:27,796 --> 00:31:31,031 Coming to the top of the act in three, two, one. 595 00:31:33,468 --> 00:31:35,602 This "alter ego." I am rocsi diaz. 596 00:31:35,637 --> 00:31:39,639 Now before the break, aster came out here and brought her best. 597 00:31:39,675 --> 00:31:42,876 But remember, this is a competition, 598 00:31:42,878 --> 00:31:46,913 and only one of these alter egos can move on to the semi-finals. 599 00:31:46,949 --> 00:31:49,716 And we have one more alter ego performance to go, 600 00:31:49,718 --> 00:31:52,919 and it's the one and the only queen dynamite. 601 00:31:56,491 --> 00:32:01,061 ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, ain't nobody, come on ♪ 602 00:32:01,096 --> 00:32:03,263 to take the stage as queen dynamite, 603 00:32:03,265 --> 00:32:05,265 it was like I was a new person. 604 00:32:05,267 --> 00:32:07,634 It kinda helped me see, "okay, you can really do this." 605 00:32:07,669 --> 00:32:10,704 ( vocalizing ) ♪ nobody 606 00:32:10,739 --> 00:32:12,172 queen dynamite really came through. 607 00:32:12,240 --> 00:32:13,707 ♪ feel this way 608 00:32:13,709 --> 00:32:17,711 queen dynamite will be singing dua lipa, "don't start now." 609 00:32:17,713 --> 00:32:21,348 listening to the lyrics, it talks about heartache. 610 00:32:21,383 --> 00:32:23,183 We've all got our heart broken before, 611 00:32:23,218 --> 00:32:26,386 so, you know, I believe that everyone can relate to this song. 612 00:32:26,421 --> 00:32:28,588 And it's basically saying, "look at me now. 613 00:32:28,623 --> 00:32:31,257 Look at me now." 614 00:32:31,326 --> 00:32:33,860 well, I believe that aster, 615 00:32:33,929 --> 00:32:36,629 she has to look out for queen dynamite's power. 616 00:32:36,631 --> 00:32:38,765 ♪ yeah, yeah, yeah 617 00:32:38,800 --> 00:32:41,601 the competition is serious. 618 00:32:41,636 --> 00:32:43,403 This experience with queen dynamite 619 00:32:43,438 --> 00:32:45,972 has been a total life-changer. 620 00:32:46,008 --> 00:32:48,274 Fear can't stop me. Nerves can't stop me. 621 00:32:48,276 --> 00:32:50,744 This is something that I've dreamed of, 622 00:32:50,812 --> 00:32:53,747 and now I will never stop pursuing my dream. 623 00:32:53,815 --> 00:32:55,448 Look at me now. 624 00:33:01,523 --> 00:33:04,357 ♪ if you don't wanna see me 625 00:33:07,295 --> 00:33:12,465 ♪ did a full one-eighty, crazy 626 00:33:12,501 --> 00:33:15,468 ♪ thinking 'bout the way I was 627 00:33:15,504 --> 00:33:18,304 ♪ did the heartbreak change me? ♪ 628 00:33:18,340 --> 00:33:20,073 ♪ maybe 629 00:33:20,108 --> 00:33:23,710 ♪ but look at where I ended up 630 00:33:23,712 --> 00:33:25,578 ♪ I'm all good already 631 00:33:25,647 --> 00:33:27,881 ♪ so moved on, it's scary 632 00:33:27,916 --> 00:33:32,419 ♪ I'm not where you left me at all, so ♪ 633 00:33:32,487 --> 00:33:36,790 ♪ if you don't wanna see me dancing with somebody ♪ 634 00:33:38,260 --> 00:33:40,360 ♪ yeah 635 00:33:40,395 --> 00:33:44,397 ♪ if you wanna believe that anything could stop me ♪ 636 00:33:46,835 --> 00:33:50,904 ♪ don't show up, don't come out ♪ 637 00:33:50,939 --> 00:33:54,407 ♪ don't start caring about me now ♪ 638 00:33:54,443 --> 00:33:58,144 ♪ walk away, you know how 639 00:33:58,213 --> 00:34:02,048 ♪ don't start caring about me now ♪ 640 00:34:02,117 --> 00:34:05,919 ♪ yeah, yeah 641 00:34:05,954 --> 00:34:09,856 ♪ yeah, yeah, yeah 642 00:34:09,891 --> 00:34:15,862 ♪ yeah, yeah 643 00:34:17,399 --> 00:34:19,632 ♪ don't show up 644 00:34:19,668 --> 00:34:21,534 ♪ don't come out, hey! 645 00:34:21,603 --> 00:34:25,538 ♪ don't start caring about me now ♪ 646 00:34:25,574 --> 00:34:27,474 ♪ walk away 647 00:34:27,509 --> 00:34:29,109 ♪ you know how 648 00:34:29,111 --> 00:34:32,712 ♪ don't start caring about me now ♪ 649 00:34:32,714 --> 00:34:35,315 ♪ yeah, yeah, yeah 650 00:34:41,957 --> 00:34:45,058 - she had a powerful voice. - Yeah, her voice is in the driver's seat. 651 00:34:50,298 --> 00:34:52,832 Great job. I love it. 652 00:34:52,834 --> 00:34:55,869 When she was calm, it was still full and rich, 653 00:34:55,904 --> 00:34:58,471 and you know she has all kind of riff capabilities. 654 00:34:58,507 --> 00:35:01,307 But she was like, "nah, I'm not even gonna hit you with all that stuff right now." 655 00:35:01,343 --> 00:35:03,076 you know, she got, like, so much more. 656 00:35:03,111 --> 00:35:05,778 Yeah. 657 00:35:05,814 --> 00:35:08,414 I was wondering, like, with the disco balls, like, where did they come from? 658 00:35:08,483 --> 00:35:10,049 'cause you were just like, "whazam!" 659 00:35:10,118 --> 00:35:13,052 - and they were just like... - Disco balls-- yes! 660 00:35:13,121 --> 00:35:15,388 - Woo-ooh! - Wow. 661 00:35:15,390 --> 00:35:17,557 I feel like I'm in a party now. 662 00:35:17,626 --> 00:35:19,425 I wanna bring that to the grocery store with me 663 00:35:19,461 --> 00:35:22,395 while picking out papaya, just... 664 00:35:23,832 --> 00:35:26,933 I loved how integrated you are with your alter ego. 665 00:35:27,002 --> 00:35:28,635 I'm just seeing queen dynamite. 666 00:35:28,670 --> 00:35:30,336 I'm not thinking about anything else. 667 00:35:30,372 --> 00:35:33,940 Your vocal is so powerful and tasteful and elegant 668 00:35:34,042 --> 00:35:35,308 and just-- I just feel like 669 00:35:35,310 --> 00:35:37,510 there's zero fear around hitting any notes, 670 00:35:37,546 --> 00:35:40,146 and it's just-- it's in your back pocket and you got it. 671 00:35:40,182 --> 00:35:42,949 Thank you so much. Thank you. 672 00:35:44,152 --> 00:35:45,618 You're probably one of the highest, like, 673 00:35:45,687 --> 00:35:49,422 singing ability to alter ego awesomeness ratios. 674 00:35:49,457 --> 00:35:50,790 Queen dynamite: Thank you so much. 675 00:35:50,792 --> 00:35:52,992 I really feel like the auditions, 676 00:35:52,994 --> 00:35:57,163 it kind of made me realize the fire that I have for singing. 677 00:35:57,199 --> 00:36:00,567 Because, yes, anxiety and fear stopped me a long time. 678 00:36:00,602 --> 00:36:04,604 But from this day forward, I will never stop singing. 679 00:36:04,673 --> 00:36:08,341 Those days are over. 680 00:36:08,376 --> 00:36:09,409 Hearing performances like that 681 00:36:09,477 --> 00:36:12,612 remind us all of why we enjoy music. 682 00:36:12,681 --> 00:36:14,747 If you have any struggle at all, and you didn't have it in that song, 683 00:36:14,783 --> 00:36:18,184 it's just allowing your voice to sink into the subtle moments of the song, 684 00:36:18,186 --> 00:36:20,220 - 'cause your voice - yes.Big and powerful. 685 00:36:20,255 --> 00:36:22,956 And also, did you guys see the way the sash on her dress, I mean, the way that moves... 686 00:36:22,991 --> 00:36:24,157 - Yo, I know. - Rocsi: Right. 687 00:36:24,192 --> 00:36:27,060 ...While you're performing, it's, like-- 688 00:36:27,095 --> 00:36:29,262 the subtle things with this technology, 689 00:36:29,297 --> 00:36:30,496 it's just crazy. Crazy, crazy. 690 00:36:30,532 --> 00:36:32,932 Nick, question, after seeing this performance, 691 00:36:33,001 --> 00:36:34,734 are you buying tickets to the queen dynamite show? 692 00:36:34,803 --> 00:36:36,102 I already bought my tickets. 693 00:36:36,104 --> 00:36:38,705 Yes! 694 00:36:38,707 --> 00:36:41,040 Rocsi: All right, well, don't go anywhere. 695 00:36:41,076 --> 00:36:44,177 We'll find out how the judges vote when we come back. 696 00:36:44,246 --> 00:36:46,246 This is "alter ego" on fox. 697 00:36:49,084 --> 00:36:51,150 - That was really good. - That was amazing. 698 00:36:51,152 --> 00:36:53,086 Her voice just comes alive in those big wailing moments. 699 00:36:53,121 --> 00:36:54,420 - It's like... - I know. 700 00:37:05,066 --> 00:37:07,033 Whoo! 701 00:37:08,937 --> 00:37:12,071 Welcome back to "alter ego." I am rocsi diaz. 702 00:37:12,107 --> 00:37:14,107 We've just seen performances 703 00:37:14,142 --> 00:37:16,976 both of the alter egos in this head-to-head matchup, 704 00:37:17,012 --> 00:37:19,579 and now there's only one thing left to do-- 705 00:37:19,614 --> 00:37:21,481 find out which one the judges feel 706 00:37:21,516 --> 00:37:24,517 deserves the spot on the diamond... 707 00:37:27,322 --> 00:37:32,659 ...And also in the semi-finals. 708 00:37:32,694 --> 00:37:35,828 So, judges, who will it be? 709 00:37:35,864 --> 00:37:38,698 It's time to cast your votes. 710 00:37:41,469 --> 00:37:44,304 Aster, like, I really like how much personality you have. 711 00:37:44,339 --> 00:37:46,939 I feel like you have a strong artistic identity, 712 00:37:46,975 --> 00:37:50,510 and everything about you is amazing to me 713 00:37:50,545 --> 00:37:52,712 except that I don't know if it's fully coming together 714 00:37:52,747 --> 00:37:54,380 in the actual performance itself. 715 00:37:55,917 --> 00:37:59,152 Queen dynamite, your show has a whole package. 716 00:37:59,154 --> 00:38:01,220 You know, I feel your vulnerability. 717 00:38:01,222 --> 00:38:02,622 You're great at singing, you're great at dancing. 718 00:38:02,657 --> 00:38:05,491 You just have a whole thing. 719 00:38:05,593 --> 00:38:06,993 I think I'm gonna save queen dynamite. 720 00:38:11,700 --> 00:38:13,966 Queen dynamite has a dynamic voice. 721 00:38:14,035 --> 00:38:19,939 Aster has an amazing way that she embodies the alter ego, 722 00:38:19,974 --> 00:38:23,543 but the vocal ability suffers. 723 00:38:23,578 --> 00:38:27,580 The audition was far better than tonight. 724 00:38:27,615 --> 00:38:32,852 So, my decision is based on, like, what's coming next. 725 00:38:32,921 --> 00:38:34,620 So, queen dynamite. 726 00:38:37,425 --> 00:38:42,195 That is two votes for queen dynamite. 727 00:38:42,230 --> 00:38:43,730 Nick. 728 00:38:43,798 --> 00:38:46,799 You know, the marketability of the next generation superstar 729 00:38:46,835 --> 00:38:49,335 is a big part of the equation. 730 00:38:49,371 --> 00:38:52,105 So, aster, I think your performance tonight 731 00:38:52,140 --> 00:38:55,341 wasn't quite what I had hoped it would be. 732 00:38:55,377 --> 00:38:58,478 We're looking for everyone to kind of step their game up. 733 00:38:58,513 --> 00:39:02,448 Queen dynamite, I think you're still discovering who queen dynamite is, 734 00:39:02,484 --> 00:39:07,487 and you're still discovering how to bring that alter ego to life. 735 00:39:07,555 --> 00:39:11,391 So taking all those things into consideration, 736 00:39:11,426 --> 00:39:13,259 I agree with my two friends, 737 00:39:13,294 --> 00:39:15,461 and I'd like to see queen dynamite on the diamond. 738 00:39:15,497 --> 00:39:18,064 Rocsi: There you go! 739 00:39:18,099 --> 00:39:21,267 Queen dynamite, that is three votes for you. 740 00:39:21,302 --> 00:39:24,804 You automatically head up onto that diamond. 741 00:39:24,873 --> 00:39:27,140 Alanis, I'm just curious, what is your vote? 742 00:39:27,142 --> 00:39:29,942 They both have my vote for superstardom, 743 00:39:29,944 --> 00:39:33,379 but I was going to ask queen dynamite to step on that diamond. 744 00:39:33,415 --> 00:39:35,815 Rocsi: Unanimous. 745 00:39:35,850 --> 00:39:38,184 Queen dynamite, take that diamond. 746 00:39:38,186 --> 00:39:41,587 You have been put on there with a unanimous decision, 747 00:39:41,623 --> 00:39:46,225 which means you have secured a spot in the semi-finals. 748 00:39:46,261 --> 00:39:48,394 Congratulations to you, queen dynamite. 749 00:39:51,299 --> 00:39:55,935 Aster, that means this is the end of your time here at "alter ego." 750 00:39:55,970 --> 00:39:59,772 and we'd love you to perform one last time 751 00:39:59,841 --> 00:40:02,442 and reveal your identity to the judges 752 00:40:02,510 --> 00:40:04,710 by coming out here yourself. How does that sound? 753 00:40:04,746 --> 00:40:08,314 - I'm excited. - Nick: Yeah! 754 00:40:08,349 --> 00:40:09,982 Rocsi: I love it. 755 00:40:10,018 --> 00:40:11,417 We'll meet her soon, but for right now, 756 00:40:11,486 --> 00:40:13,152 give it up for aster! 757 00:40:17,926 --> 00:40:19,992 - This is rough. - Agreed. 758 00:40:26,835 --> 00:40:28,468 So who do you think she is? Young girl? 759 00:40:28,503 --> 00:40:30,236 Yeah, like, young. 760 00:40:32,140 --> 00:40:35,708 ♪ that arizona sky 761 00:40:35,743 --> 00:40:39,879 ♪ burning in your eyes 762 00:40:39,914 --> 00:40:45,184 ♪ you look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire ♪ 763 00:40:46,788 --> 00:40:50,490 ♪ it's buried in my soul 764 00:40:50,525 --> 00:40:54,794 ♪ like california gold 765 00:40:54,829 --> 00:41:00,900 ♪ you found the light in me that I couldn't find ♪ 766 00:41:01,903 --> 00:41:04,437 ♪ so when I'm all choked up 767 00:41:04,472 --> 00:41:07,473 ♪ and I can't find the words 768 00:41:07,509 --> 00:41:09,141 nick: Yeah! 769 00:41:09,210 --> 00:41:12,245 ♪ every time we say goodbye 770 00:41:12,280 --> 00:41:15,715 - ♪ baby, it hurts - yeah! 771 00:41:16,985 --> 00:41:20,086 ♪ when the sun goes down 772 00:41:20,121 --> 00:41:23,990 ♪ and the band won't play 773 00:41:23,992 --> 00:41:29,996 ♪ I'll always remember us this way ♪ 774 00:41:30,031 --> 00:41:33,566 ♪ yeah, I'll always 775 00:41:33,601 --> 00:41:37,203 ♪ remember us 776 00:41:37,238 --> 00:41:41,507 ♪ this way 777 00:41:52,921 --> 00:41:54,520 yeah! 778 00:41:54,522 --> 00:41:59,191 Judges, this is kaylee, aka aster. 779 00:41:59,227 --> 00:42:02,161 - Whoo! - Whoo! 780 00:42:02,196 --> 00:42:03,629 Kaylee, how are you feeling right now? 781 00:42:03,665 --> 00:42:06,799 I honestly am just so happy and glad 782 00:42:06,834 --> 00:42:08,668 that I was able to have this experience. 783 00:42:08,703 --> 00:42:10,636 I feel like, "okay, I can do this." 784 00:42:10,672 --> 00:42:14,707 that performance was confident, strong, 785 00:42:14,742 --> 00:42:17,109 and that's kaylee doing that. That's not aster. 786 00:42:17,111 --> 00:42:19,111 I guess it is. That's kinda crazy. 787 00:42:19,147 --> 00:42:21,881 Why do you feel you needed an alter ego? 788 00:42:21,916 --> 00:42:24,083 I really wanted to be able to perform 789 00:42:24,118 --> 00:42:25,985 without fear of kinda, like, what I look like 790 00:42:26,020 --> 00:42:28,554 or what people may perceive me as, 791 00:42:28,590 --> 00:42:31,023 and I'm excited to take what I've learned 792 00:42:31,059 --> 00:42:33,626 through that out into the real world. 793 00:42:35,196 --> 00:42:37,964 - Thank you so much, kaylee. - Thank you, guys. 794 00:42:37,999 --> 00:42:40,232 We're sending you home with a lot of love 795 00:42:40,234 --> 00:42:42,668 and a huge round of applause from the audience. 796 00:42:44,072 --> 00:42:46,806 Don't miss next week, when we get even closer 797 00:42:46,841 --> 00:42:49,108 to finding our next generation superstar. 798 00:42:49,143 --> 00:42:51,077 We'll see you then. Good night. 799 00:42:51,079 --> 00:42:53,245 Thank you, guys, so much.