Meet the boys who make the final cut in Simon Cowell's band December 10

The Final seven who make the band 'December 10'

Simon Cowell and his team spent two years searching for a new boyband. The Next Act now streaming on Netflix follows the auditioning process in London, Liverpool and Dublin.

Over 1,000 hopefuls ranging in age from 15 to 19 took part,

with the final 16 selected to head to Miami for further auditions. From these, Simon selected three boys who made it into the group, then a further four who would have to prove they had what it takes to make the final cut.

Back in London Simon decided to keep all four making a band with seven boys in preference to the five members he had original planned.

Naming the band December 10, their journey continued into securing a record contract with Universal Music.

Now meet the seven boys who make up December 10

CRUZ - age 19

From West London, Cruz “wanted a new life experience” when he decided to audition for Simon. The 19-year-old has been singing for over a decade — he played a young Michael Jackson in Motown: The Musical — and grew up listening to JLS, his favorite boy band. “I just love making people happy,” he shares at his audition. “Whenever I perform or entertain, I feel like that’s what I want to do for the rest of my life.” Cruz’s current inspiration is Bruno Mars, but he’s had Drake playing on repeat lately.

HENDRIK - age 19

Hendrik has been singing and performing around the UK since he was 11. “My mum was a professional singer and sometimes she would hop on and sing a couple of songs to.,” .

His talents developed at school, where he learned how to play guitar. When Hendrik was contacted over TikTok about auditioning for the band, he thought, “I had nothing to lose.” Simon dubbed him the “big brother” of the crew due to his sense of calm and level headedness. 

Sean - age 19

Seán has been singing since he was about 4, but it took him a few years to fully embrace his talent. “When I was about 12, I got a lead role and solos, so I thought I must have been pretty good.”

Seán’s mom encouraged him to audition for Simon and push through any hesitation. “I wasn’t sure, but thought I shouldn’t worry about other people putting me down for doing it - it’s my life, so I should just go for it.” The secret to his musical talents? “I have double-jointed thumbs that help me play the piano.” If you were to take a look at Seán’s recently played artists, you’d find legends like Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon.

JOSH - age 17

Josh showed up to audition with his friend Danny in Liverpool and was an immediate favorite. The 17-year-old from Chorley has only been singing for the past two years. “I used to sing in my room all the time.”

After struggling with his confidence when he first arrived in Miami, a fresh buzz cut gave him the boost he needed to make a lasting impression on Cowell. Josh’s favorite boy band is One Direction, and he’s currently listening to Justin Bieber’s “Confident” on repeat. 

Nicolas - age 16

Nicolas started his journey with divided judges, but Cowell advocated for his George Michael–like appeal.

He has over eight years of experience singing. (Fun fact: He almost fell off the stage at Junior Eurovision, the international song competition.) He considers working with Simon Cowell “an opportunity of a lifetime.” When it comes to boy bands, Nicolas’s personal favorite is New Kids on the Block, and he’ll take his career step-by-step to reach the same heights as his idols.

JOHN age 17

John knew he had a talent for singing when he got accepted into the cathedral choir in his hometown of Kent.

“I have been singing forever,. “I knew I had a talent when my mum wanted to record me.” From there, John started going to open mic nights and performing concerts at school. “I love sharing music with people,” he says before his audition.

John says he turned down a part in Paddington: The Musical for the opportunity to audition for Simon’s next boy band. In the future, John hopes to have a career like Daniel Caesar, his biggest musical inspiration.

DANNY - age 16

No one else in Danny’s family is musical, but his aunt was the first to spot his talent, encouraging him to pursue singing at 8 years old. “She thought I had a really good voice,”

Well, thankfully so did Simon. Though his “mum” forced him to auditition, Danny wows the judges with his charisma and talent. And he’s not alone, as Danny makes it through with his close friend Josh. Currently, Danny can’t stop listening to Sam Fender’s “Rein Me In,” featuring Olivia Dean.

What comes next? The band is expected to release their debut single early in the New Year. Follow @december10 on Instagram.

Stream Simon Cowell: The Next Act on Netflix now.