RUSSEL’S DRIVEN TO SUCCEED
GOLD Coast stuntman Russel Francis admits he welled up with tears after living to sing another day – tonight, in fact – on reality TV ratings hit The Voice.
Francis was facing the chop from Team Seal after his sing-off with Lara Nakhle and Annalise Walker during the new knockout rounds when he was saved by the bell – Boy George’s bell.
“I thought this is it, time to pack by bags. And then Boy George stole me,” he said.
“Backstage afterwards I broke down. I was really emotional. Laura is such a phenomenal person.
“I was happy to go through and then heartbroken at the same time.
“You get really close to these people.”
A former Chippendales host and stage performer from Florida, Francis embarked on a new career as a stuntman at Movie World after moving to Main Beach with his Aussie wife, Ali Francis. He’s currently working as a driver and drifter in Hollywood Stunt Driver 2
Francis will return to his first love – music – on The Voice tonight when he battles fellow Team George singer Robin Johnson to secure a place in this year’s Top 12 when live shows begin.
“I really like Boy George – everything about him. He’s always in a good mood,” Francis said.
TheVoice screens tonight at 7.30pm on Channel 9.