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Two teenagers from Chorley have become one of the most talked-about duos on Netflix’s new talent series. Their chemistry is real, their backstory is local, and their TikTok clips are turning viewers into fans as they navigate auditions and early stardom together.
Chorley beginnings: where Josh and Danny’s story started
Josh and Danny grew up a short distance apart in Chorley, a town on the edge of Manchester. They met before secondary school and stayed close as they moved into their teens.
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Josh studied at Holy Cross Catholic High School and began performing in local venues in his mid-teens. Danny found music through family encouragement and later committed more seriously to singing.
Both were still in school, still learning, and already sharing a dream.
Early musical sparks and influences that shaped them
The pair tried different musical directions together long before they were on TV. They recorded, freestyled and experimented with harmonies and rap verses. Each brought a different influence.
- Josh grew up around music; his mother sings and he had stage exposure early.
- Danny’s musical push came from relatives who urged him to try singing.
- They both used social platforms to test material and build confidence.
In interviews, Danny has described music as something that gave him focus during a difficult time at school. Josh credits family support for getting him on stage. Those contrasting paths met in a shared passion for performing.
What they explored together
- Singing duets and harmonies
- Rapping and rhythm experiments
- Short-form video clips to find a public voice
Walking into auditions and finding a group
The friends turned up to the Liverpool auditions for The Next Act together. Their bond helped them through the pressure of live tryouts and the unpredictable selection process.
While producers assembled December 10, Josh and Danny provided a ready-made rapport. On camera they are playful and supportive. Off camera they remain close.
They describe each other as best friends and say they’ve been inseparable since meeting.
From TikTok sketches to a debut music video
Their TikTok channels are full of clips that show both their sense of humor and their developing stage chemistry. Fans saw early glimpses of their dynamic there.
After forming December 10, the pair appeared together in the band’s first official video, showcasing a vocal chemistry that had been honed in bedrooms and local gigs.
They plan to mark seasonal moments together and have used live streams to connect with new followers.
Why their friendship matters for a group on TV
Groups assembled by shows can feel engineered. In this case, the presence of a pre-existing friendship gives December 10 a grounding force.
- Familiarity helps under audition stress.
- Shared history creates stronger onstage trust.
- Social clips translate to genuine fan engagement.
Producers and viewers often notice when performers share a real-life connection. For this duo, that connection has become part of their public identity.
Where to follow their journey online
Josh and Danny post regularly on TikTok and other platforms. Those channels chronicle rehearsals, jokes, and short performances.
Fans looking for behind-the-scenes moments can find clips of them rehearsing, goofing around, and joining live sessions during holidays and key moments in the show’s run.
