Sheldon Riley comes from Australia and appeared to local viewers in the seventh edition “The Voice”. Even then, he aroused great curiosity thanks to his performances.
In 2020, the singer tried his hand at the United States, or more precisely, the American one “I have a talent”. However, he started unusually because he decided not to answer any of the questions he was asked Simon Cowell questions. He hid his face behind a mask made of crystals. This beginning greatly confused the jury.
The participant performed the song on stage Billie Eilish “idontwannabeyouanymore” and attracted the attention of the jurors. Riley confessed that he is a very shy person and music helps him overcome his shame. “I don't talk much, but people don't want to talk to me. I've always been afraid of big things like this, and what's bigger than America's Got Talent?” – he said.
“I like the fact that I don't even know what you look like even more” – he said Simon Cowell. “Your voice, your outfit, your whole appearance, it all fits perfectly together for me” – complimented the participant Howie Mandel. “I would like to see your face because I think you are very handsome. I can see it in your eyes” – she added Sofia Vergara.
Participant your adventure with “I have a talent” in the United States, he finished in the quarterfinals, where he performed the song Kylie Minogue “Can't Get You Out of My Head”. Due to the pandemic, he performed the song remotely in Luna Park in Sydney.
After performing in the American program, in 2022 Sheldon Riley entered the Eurovision qualifying rounds. With a song “Not The Same” the singer won “Eurovision: Australia Decides 2022” and went to Turin. In Italy, he competed in the second semi-final of the competition, where he ultimately took second place.
However, he did not do so well in the Eurovision final. Author of the piece “Not The Same” he took 15th place, losing, among others, With Krystian Ochman and his “River”. After the competition, he took part in a talent show “The Masked Singer Australia”, where he reached the final.
Down “I have a talent” The Australian returns in 2024. It was available for viewing at the beginning of the year in an edition “Fantasy League”. The singer joined the team Mel B and… he had to pretend he didn't know her. The truth about how it was filmed “I have a talent” io “TV magic” revealed in one of the interviews.
“It was TV magic. We had to pretend we had never met before” – he commented on the filmed first meeting with Mel B. The singer had the opportunity to meet the member Spice Girls among others by the way “The Voice”, “X Factor” and “The Masked Singer”however, on set “I have a talent” they pretended that they had just met. “Don't tell anyone that television lies” – he joked.
Riley special edition “I have a talent” performed the song Loreen “Tattoo”, which gave her victory at Eurovision. During it, he also took off the mask he wore in public many times.
“You are wonderful, you are simply wonderful” – Mel B told him. “You look great and I like what you did with this song” – she commented Heidi Klum. “I'm glad because not only have you surpassed everything you've ever done on this show, but I think you've done something great for the world” – added Howie Mandel.
“I always felt like we had unfinished business with you. Your voice is so distinguished and you are an excellent frontman. Congratulations” – summed up his performance Simon Cowell. In this edition, Riley ended his adventure in the semi-finals. He performed a piece there “Golden Hour” JVKE.