The Tribune

THE newest gospel recording star in the Bahamas will be named this Saturday as 242Untapped’s top three contestants battle it out in a live broadcast at 7.30pm.

This is a first for the show which averaged nearly 100,000 viewers each episode since its second season premiered, organisers said.

Confirmed for live performances are established artists Manifest and Sammi Star.

Adding to the excitement will be a red carpet special which begins at 6pm on Cable 12. This portion of the show will be hosted by Anastacia Huyler at the Melia Nassau Beach (formerly the Sheraton Beach Hotel).

“By adding a live red carpet and results show, Cable Bahamas and the 242 Untapped team are creating an environment that allows guests and contestants to realize they don’t have to go to Hollywood to shine and feel special,” says Ms Huyler. “I am extremely grateful for a part of movement that celebrates all we as a people have to offer and says ‘look out world, the Bahamas is here!’.”

Judges tasked with making the final decision include producer/coach Chris Roberts, international worship leader and recording artist Nadene Moss, and singer/songwriter Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Farrington.

Davrielle Burrows will cohost the finale along with Vincent ‘V-Mac’ McDonald of Elevation Records, who wears several hats as host, director and creator of the show.

“I am excited to see how many people have inquired about tickets to attend the event and support their favourite contestant,” said V-Mac. “This season has been amasing and so have the contestants. They really delivered and took it to a new level.

“I especially have to say Freeport has been supporting their finalist, the church members here in Nassau have been backing there finalists so it’s going to be a tight race. Whether it’s Althea Pinder, Dominyc Rolle or Anna Calixte, I am looking forward to working with them and helping define their gift as the next Bahamian gospel superstar and new member of Elevation Records.”