I watched The Voice Season 4 ( and I liked it ! ) because of Michelle Chamuel...

Michelle Chamuel

Its unlike of me to be invested in a reality TV show. I am more drawn to shows like Criminal Minds and Bones, to name a few. But a reality TV show? No way, well, except, for "The Amazing Race". But things changed when I first saw and heard Michelle Chamuel belt out her rendition of Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl". I was like, she is cool.

From then on, I wait in anticipation every week. I enjoyed every performance she did and all the songs she picked were all familiar to me, except for "Call Your Girlfriend", which I haven't heard before. But after I listened Michelle sing it, I liked it right there and then.

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There's a reason I dislike reality TV shows. I don't think it is "reality" per se. People tend put an act when they're in front of the camera and know that an audience is watching them. And of course, there's the issue about TV ratings.

To me, Michelle epitomizes "cool" and "brains". And she obviously know what she's doing. I like how she remains true to herself in spite of what other people tell her to do or expect from her. She's focused on what she is passionate about in life. I like her commitment and conviction to be just herself, even if it means being different.

Singing "Somewhere Only We Know".

Michelle sings each song as if the lyrics just go right into her entire being and manifests it through the emotions she exudes while performing and evokes in the audience, as shown in their enthusiastic response. She sing it like it is, without  airs. I think her renditions are far better and she never disappoint.

The Voice came to an end and Michelle Chamuel was a runner-up. At the back of my mind, I know she won't win ( not because she's not good ). People, in general, always shy away from something or someone that is different and don't fit in their view of what a thing or someone should be. When the winner was announced, I was disappointed. Although, I would have wanted her to win, still, the fact that she has a great voice and shared it with us, makes her a winner in the end.

I like what she said in one of her interviews, about having fun and being present in the moment. I think, that sum it all how extraordinary she is, as a person and as an artist. Not to mention cool and smart.

I'm a fan!! ( or should I say, a "fran"!! )