High energy, the power of presence, determination and passion were all in abundance last Saturday as I sat, riveted to the final of Britain’s Got Talent. I was mesmerised by Kieron Gaffneys dynamism on the drums – breathtaking to witness how the power of presence and charisma transformed playing the drums into a performance of tribal basic instincts when Kieron’s passion and absolute determination electrified the attention of millions of viewers. From the opening sequence when they hurled one of their group over the judges heads to the last leap of faith, the evening belonged to Spellbound. Thirteen young acrobats who showed artistry, unbelievable strength, precision and poignant musicality in a three minute performance that was simply dazzling were rewarded with the top prize.
The end of one of my favourite reality shows was tempered by the imminent start of the last ever Big Brother series. As an avid people watcher I am constantly amazed at how this programme is able to deliver so many examples on the impact of low self esteem. This deep-seated need to be noticed is often fuelled by feelings of inadequacy. The pressure of the house instigates increasing erratic behaviour which in turn grips the viewers. Would audience numbers be any different if the housemates were grounded, compassionate individuals that sought to make a positive contribution to the well-being of their fellow housemates? I hope this years winner of Big Brother turns out to be a charismatic individual who wins our hearts and minds rather than a freak that was prepared to do anything in the pursuit of winning. No doubt the production team have plenty of surprises lined up for this last iconic series.
Have a great week!