Gabz
Ash Gray, (born 11 December 1998), known professionally as Gabz, is an English singer who reached the final of the seventh series of "Britain's Got Talent" in 2013. Gabz released his debut single "Lighters (The One)" on 30 June 2013, which peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart. Career. 2013: "Britain's Got Talent". In his "Britain's Got Talent" audition, screened on 26 May, Gabz performed an original song called "The One". When asked beforehand what the song was about, Gabz stated that it was about "losing the love of your life". Gabz received praise  from the judges, with Simon Cowell stating, "I absolutely loved that. I really did. I think that's a cute little song, great chorus, you know, produced properly that song... you may have something there." Gabz received four "yes" votes from the judges and was put through to the next round, and subsequently the semi-finals. In the semi-final on 28 May, Gabz performed the song again, this time with a backing track and choir. Amanda Holden likened Gabz to a young Lily Allen. Walliams urged Cowell to make the song available for purchase, predicting it could make number  one in the UK Singles Chart. Gabz landed in the top three of the night, and with comedian Jack Carroll already through, it was down to the judges to choose between Gardiner and Irish singers Jack and Cormac. All four judges voted for Gabz, thus sending him through to the final. It was Gabz's idea to audition, and that his father almost refused to let Gabz audition because of his bad attitude at home, and required Gabz to get better, and eventually let him after the deadline was extended. Gabz also stated that "It would be amazing to win  – I'm not expecting it – I don't think I will. I'm really really happy to get this far, I can't believe it, it's great, I'm just hoping I can get a record deal or something so I can show more of my songs – I've written over 30 now." Gabz' hometown also saw support, with banners supplied by businesses around his hometown. In the final, Gabz performed a mash-up of a new song "Lie There" and "The One". Gabz finished in seventh place with 3.6% of the vote. 2013–present: Singles. Cowell stated his  intention to give Gabz a record deal after "Britain's Got Talent". Gabz released "The One", renamed "Lighters", on 30 June 2013 via Sony Music. It was produced by Graham Stack. The single debuted at number 6 in the UK Singles Chart. Gabz' second single, "Lie There", was released on 3 November 2013. The video was released on 21 October. A third single "Change the Game" was released on 21 March 2014. Gabz's fourth single, "Holiday in Brazil", was released ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. It was written by Gabz and Paul Baker, with 25  p from every download going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK. The video was filmed in London, featuring several of Gabz's brothers, two of his cousins and several of his school friends. In 2016, Gabz released his EP titled "Up" which featured five tracks - "Up", "Best Night", "Counting Scars", "Dream Big" and "Friend Zone". The single "Losing No Sleep" was released in 2018. The music video was subsequently posted on 3 February 2018 to the "GabzOfficialVEVO" YouTube channel. The song and music video is about a couple going through a hard time and how they are struggling to  resolve their relationship. On 12 April 2019, Gabz released the single 'When I Look At You' and the accompanying music video was posted on 3 May 2019. In 2020, Gabz released the EP "Self Destruct". It featured five tracks - "Crash", "Peak (Interlude)", "Self Destruct", "No Consequences" and "Break up Song". On 11 June 2021, Gabz independently produced and released a remake of his 2013 single "Lighters". Other work. Since 2018, Gabz has appeared in BBC talent series "All Together Now", as one of the hundred judges. Personal life. Gabz lives in Stevenage and attended The Nobel School. Gabz uses he /they pronouns.