Simon Cowell's latest musical venture, the seven-piece boy band December 10, has taken the pop world by storm following their debut on Netflix. Among the fresh faces is Seán Hayden, a charismatic 19-year-old from Dublin who is already being tipped as the group's secret weapon.
From Dublin Choirs to Boy Band Stardom
Seán Hayden is 19 years old, which makes him the eldest member of December 10. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, he brings more than just his age to the table. He boasts impressive vocal chops, having started singing at just four years old. His early inspiration came from global pop icons like Justin Bieber, but his talent was truly honed in a choir and later as a soprano with the Irish National Opera in Dublin.
On the Netflix documentary, Seán confidently stated his belief that "every successful boyband needs an Irish man, or else they’ve failed already." This self-assured comment has drawn comparisons to another famous Irish pop export, One Direction's Niall Horan, whose footsteps Seán seems eager to follow.
The Audition That Changed Everything
Seán's path to fame wasn't a foregone conclusion. He revealed that he "wasn't sure" about auditioning for Cowell's talent search show, The Next Act. It was his mother who provided the crucial encouragement. "I 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," he explained.
Despite his natural ability, the young singer was genuinely shocked by his success. "I was surprised. On the last day, I was definitely cacking it. I was like, Oh, I don't know if I'm gonna make it," he admitted. His philosophy, however, kept him grounded: "If you’re not believing in yourself, who are you believing in?"
Learning from the Music Mogul
Since being selected for the band, Seán has been absorbing wisdom from Simon Cowell himself. He describes the famed judge as "lovely" and full of valuable advice. One key lesson that stuck with him is about making a strong first impression. "When you walk into a room, just always shake everyone's hand, and make eye contact - eye contact is very important," Seán shared.
He trusts Cowell's vision for December 10's future, noting, "He has aspirations for us to be massive... he’s obviously worked with a lot of bands globally, so he can visualise it, even if we can't yet."
While fans are eager to learn every detail about the new star, Seán has kept his personal life, including his dating status, private for now. Those wanting to follow his journey can find him on Instagram under the handle @seandecember10.
As December 10 continues to release music and captivate audiences, all eyes are on Seán Hayden, the confident Irish vocalist determined to help write the next chapter in boy band history.
