Michael Rice

Michael Rice, 26, sang his heart out at the Showstoppers round on American Idol alongside 55 other hopefuls, but sadly did not make it through to the Top 24.

American Idol dream comes to an end for Michael Rice

Michael Rice makes it through to the next round of American Idol after performing Adele's Turning Tables in front of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

Michael Rice advances to next round of US talent show

Michael Rice was blown away by the judges' responses to his performance during his audition for American Idol.

Hartlepool singer earns golden ticket to Hollywood

Michael Rice, 26, represents Hartlepool in the new season of American Idol 2024. His audition tape will be airing on Sunday, March 17, at 7pm ET (11pm GMT).

Michael Rice represents the town in American Idol

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Michael Rice performs the song Bigger Than Us during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, May 18.

'What it really feels like to lose the Eurovision Song Contest'

Hartlepool singer Michael Rice a year on from his Eurovision performance.

Eurovision star Michael Rice talks Kylie Minogue, Rylan and 'the great people of...

Waterfront Festival at Hartlepool

Success of summer events 'helping put Hartlepool on the map'

Thre House of Love Exgtravaganza at the Hartlepool Waterfront Festival 2019 on Saturday

Hartlepool Waterfront Festival wows the crowds as Michael Rice headlines first d...

Michael Rice

Waterfront Festival line up unveiled

Michael performs during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Tel Aviv

Hartlepool Eurovision star Michael Rice to close first day of Waterfront Festiva...

Michael Rice performing at last weekend's Eurovision final.

Letter of the week: 'Hartlepool's Michael Rice did not deserve the Eurovision wo...

Michael is upbeat despite the result.

Michael Rice says he is living the dream despite points deduction from Eurovisio...

Hartlepool Business Awards 2019 at The Borough Hall.

Good to hear the joy and enthusiasm of Hartlepool people – Mike Hill MP

Michael Rice performs Bigger Than Us during Saturday night's show

Eurovision heartache for Hartlepool's Michael Rice as his losing entry is docked...
Hartlepool's Michael Rice has had five points taken off his Eurovision Song Contest score.
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Michael Rice with two of his youngest supporters. Picture by FRANK REID

Pictures as Hartlepool gives Michael Rice an emotional welcome home after Eurovi...

Michael was welcomed home by scores of fans. Pictures by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool Eurovision star Michael Rice given hero's welcome as he arrives home

Michael Rice performing at Eurovision on Saturday night.

Eurovision 2019: 'Michael Rice performance was substantially better than Madonna...

Hartlepool singer Michael Rice performed Bigger Than Us as the UK's entry in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Tel Aviv, Israel. Pic: AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner.

Eurovision 2019: 'We smashed it' says Hartlepool singer Michael Rice, despite fi...

Michael Rice performing at Eurovision on Saturday night.

Eurovision 2019: 'He does not deserve to be in last place' - sympathy for Hartle...

Michael Rice performs at Eurovision on Saturday night.

'Brilliant performance', 'he will come first' and 'did us proud' - what you said...

Two of Michael Rice's relatives, Alan Rice and Pam Rice, at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night.

Eurovision 2019: Hundreds pack Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre to support local her...

Michael Rice sings at Eurovision.

LIVE BLOG: Hartlepool's Michael Rice sings for the United Kingdom at Eurovision ...

Hartlepool's Michael Rice represents the UK at Eurovision 2019.

Eurovision 2019: What time will Hartlepool's Michael Rice sing Bigger Than Us?

Hartlepool singing star Michael Rice represents the United Kingdom in Saturday's Eurovision contest.

Poll: Where will Hartlepool's Michael Rice finish in Eurovision 2019?

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Eurovision 2019: Hartlepool's Michael Rice appears on Saturday Kitchen live from...
Hartlepool's Michael Rice rubbed virtual shoulders with former UK Eurovision contestants as he appeared live from Tel Aviv on the BBC's Saturday Kitchen programme this morning.
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Eurovision contestant Michael Rice

Eurovision 2019: Town gets behind Hartlepool’s hero Michael Rice ahead of tonigh...

Friends supporting Hartlepool's Michael Rice in the Eurovision Song Contest Final.

‘Hartlepool is proud of you Michael’ Eurovision star’s fans back home show their...

Michael Rice. Picture c/o BBC.

Eurovision 2019: The countries that have given the UK 'nul points' since 2012 - ...

Michael Rice performs at the British Embassy Garden Party held in his honour. Picture: Darron Copeland.

'Lovable' Michael Rice performs Bigger Than Us as part of second Eurovision semi...

Hartlepool singer Michael Rice hopes to make it big in Eurovision this weekend singing his single Bigger Than Us

Eurovision predictor sees Michael Rice rising up the charts ahead of live TV fin...

Michael Rice performs his song Bigger Than Us on the Graham Norton Show ahead of Eurovision. Picture: PA.

Michael Rice at Eurovision: Town's backing for Hartlepool singer ahead of grand ...

Hartlepool and the UK will be cheering on Michael Rice in Eurovision.

Eurovision entry Michael has already made town proud – Mike Hill MP

Michael Rice performs at his Hartlepool primary school in a visit to children and staff.

Preview performance from Hartlepool's Michael Rice to air after second Eurovisio...

Eurovision wraps up on Saturday, but who will win? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is everything you need to know about the UK’s 2019 Eurovision entry

Michael Rice performs at the British Embassy Garden Party. Picture: Darron Copeland.

Eurovision hopeful Michael Rice sends thank you message to hometown of Hartlepoo...

Michael Rice performs BIgger Than Us on The Graham Norton show. Picture: PA.

Eurovision to kick off tonight with first live semi-final - with Hartlepool star...

Michael meets the media. Picture: Darron Copeland.

Bigger Than Us: Hartlepool's Michael Rice speaks of Eurovision preparations as h...

Eurovision Song Contest star Michael Rice, from Hartlepool.

'Keep the faith' - BBC's face of Eurovision Graham Norton praises Hartlepool's M...

Michael Rice (centre) with his backing singers and PR team during a press conference at the Expo Tel Aviv in Israel.

'Daunting but magical' - Hartlepool's Michael Rice arrives in Israel for Eurovis...

Michael Rice has jetted off to Tel Aviv to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.

'Do it for Hartlepool' - town's praise for Eurovision hopeful Michael Rice as he...

Everything you need to know about the Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Michael Rice performing during the filming for the Graham Norton Show. PA Images on behalf of So TV.

Who will win the Eurovision Song Contest 2019? A look at the competition facing ...

Michael Rice performing during the filming for the Graham Norton Show. PA Images on behalf of So TV

Seven things every Eurovision fan needs to know about UK entry Michael Rice, the...

Michael Rice. Picture by Isabel Infantes/PA Wire

'She made sure I got my dream' - Harlepool's Michael Rice pays tribute to mother...

Hartlepool Eurovision hero Michael Rice.

Hartlepool hosts free Eurovision night party in support of local hero Michael Ri...

Hartlepool Eurovision star Michael Rice is on his way to Tel Aviv.

Hartlepool Eurovision star Michael Rice jets off in style to contest in Tel Aviv

Michael Rice at home in Hartlepool

Hartlepool's Michael Rice jets off seeking Eurovision glory

Michael Rice will appear on tonight's Graham Norton. Picture: PA.

In pictures: Hartlepool Eurovision star Michael Rice takes to the stage on The G...

Host Graham Norton with (seated left to right) Kylie Minogue, Keanu Reeves, Suranne Jones, Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell and Michael Rice during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening.Picture: PA Images on behalf of So TV.

Hartlepool Eurovision hopeful Michael Rice gets good luck message from fellow gu...

Michael Rice

Hartlepool star Michael Rice to perform on The Graham Norton Show ahead of Eurov...

Hartlepool Eurovision hopeful Michael Rice.

Hartlepool Eurovision entrant Michael Rice believes contest 'could be the antido...

Who is Michael Rice?

Eurovision contestant Michael Rice is performing around Europe.

‘It’s been crazy’: Hartlepool star Michael Rice is loving his Eurovision experie...

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