IT’S a fan-meets-idol moment for KZ Tandingan when she met up with British pop singer Jessie J ahead of her performance in the fifth episode of Singer 2018 in China.
The two singers exchanged hugs with KZ telling her idol the British star had inspired her to sing again.
“I had polyps in my throat during her high school days,” the Pinay singer started.
“I couldn’t reach the high notes anymore. And then I heard you, I realized that I don’t have to hit those high notes to make a difference. So, I started singing again,” KZ told the “Flashlight” singer adding she is the kind of singer she is today because of her idol.
She was also in tears when she learned that she was competing with her idol.
“I can’t believe I’m talking to you!” an excited and emotional KZ told Jessie J upon meeting the British pop star.
Jessie J then told the Pinay singer, “I’m not a competitor, I’m just your friend.”
During the live performance, KZ sang a jazz version of Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep,” where she also did some Filipino rapping.
At the end of the show, the former X Factor Philippines grand winner took the top spot in this week’s episode of show.
Her idol Jessie J settled in second.
The episode was taped on Feb. 1 was aired on Feb. 9. KZ was the second challenger of the season and temporarily declared safe, while Tien Chong, a singer from Hong Kong, was eliminated. Second season will air its finale in April.
Singer 2018 is the second season of the Chinese television series that airs on Human Television.
Apart from Jessie J, other contestants are professional singers like Angela Chang from Taiwan; Li Xiaodong, Wang Feng, James Li and Juno Su from China.