The Voice hopeful Stevie McCrorie has thanked The Courier for our “unbelievable” support as he prepares to battle for a place in the final.
Kirkcaldy firefighter Stevie is one of eight semi-finalists in the BBC One talent contest and the only Scot remaining.
The Courier has been backing him, providing Support Stevie posters for readers and recording messages from his family and colleagues.
In an exclusive interview with The Courier, he said he was overwhelmed by the support he was receiving, especially from his favourite daily newspaper.
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— Michael Alexander (@C_MAlexander) March 26, 2015
He said: “The Courier has been amazing. I’ve been watching what you’ve been doing online and it’s been really appreciated.”
Posting our video of his blue watch crewmates on Facebook, he wrote: “Thanks guys and thanks to The Courier for the unbelievable support!”
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Stevie was given a fast pass by coach Ricky Wilson last Saturday, guaranteeing him a place in the semi-final, following his performance of the little-known Cyndi Lauper number All Through the Night.
As well as competing with what he described as a big pop song with a Scottish production twist on Saturday’s live show, Stevie, who turned 30 last Sunday, will perform with Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky and team mate Emmanuel Nwamadi.
He said: “Whatever happens it will be a great experience.”
Stevie is particularly looking forward being reunited with two-year-old daughter, who he will not have seen for a fortnight.
He said: “I’m dying to see my daughter more than anyone.
“Amy, my wife, was down with my brothers for the quarter-final but Bibi is too wee to come.”
Stevie, from Alva, Clackmannanshire, is enjoying a massive following on social media and he said: “I just hope people follow that up with votes and pick up the phone on Saturday.
“I’m within touching distance of winning but only the public can make that happen.
“The bookies have slashed my odds even further and to be the favourite from the word go and get put out the first time I face the public vote, I really don’t want that.”