Diego The Voice Kids 2025: A Ten-Year-Old with Heart, Voice, and Dream
Season eleven of The Voice Kids started with the kind of energy only real talent can deliver, and this time, it was Diego’s turn to step into the spotlight. Saturday night on TF1, Diego’s voice and story connected with viewers and every single coach.
Singing Johnny Hallyday’s "Vivre pour le meilleur," Diego showed that music can leave a mark—especially when it comes from the heart.
Diego’s Voice and Passion
Diego is just ten years old, but his love for singing goes back even further than his rugby matches—his passion is rooted in family, afternoons filled with guitar, and inspiration found in the icons of French music.
He first discovered Johnny Hallyday on YouTube, fell in love with the sound, and quickly made those songs part of his dreams.
What hits hardest is how music became his way to remember and honor his late grandfather. When Diego stands on stage, there’s strength behind every note, but you can still see a kid who wants nothing more than to make his family proud.
The Blind Audition: Everyone Turns Around
Diego’s performance stopped the show—literally. Within a few moments of his opening notes, all four coaches turned their chairs, the kind of signal that makes every contestant’s heart race.
Santa was the first, quickly joined by Soprano, Matt Pokora, and Patrick Fiori, who’s won the competition four times before. Viewers at home could see the shock and joy on Diego’s face; he teared up at the end of the song, overwhelmed by what had just happened.
For a moment, he didn’t look like a seasoned performer—he looked like a kid living out his biggest dream, with emotions running wild and raw.
Choosing a Coach: Heart over Strategy
After a powerful performance, it came down to choosing a coach. Soprano, quick on the block button, kept Matt Pokora from being an option—even though Matt seemed almost as disappointed as Diego’s fans.
Diego hesitated between three: Soprano, Santa, and Patrick Fiori. In the end, it was Santa who won his heart, and the moment they sang together on stage was extra special.
Diego called it “extraordinary”—the thrill of sharing music and the sense that dreams can really come true when you step out and take a chance.
Behind the Scenes: Family, Tears, and Dreams
Offstage, Diego is rooted in family support and childhood ambition. He described the release of emotion when he reunited with his parents after the performance, bursting into tears after all the pressure and excitement.
He mentioned singing with an orchestra at age six and performing at events like concerts for the League Against Cancer, showing more experience than most kids his age. Diego’s perspective? It’s a mix of joy, courage, and the kind of luck that makes ordinary moments unforgettable.
What Coaches and Viewers Saw
Santa called Diego’s performance “crazy,” Soprano pointed out his “maturity,” and Patrick Fiori praised his passion. All agreed that Diego stood out for more than just technical skill; it was his feeling, his backstory, and his honest emotion.
On a show famous for polished performances, Diego’s honesty was refreshing. Viewers felt it, coaches felt it, and Diego’s reaction was, quite simply, gratitude and disbelief that he could share such an experience on the biggest stage for young singers.
