Damian McGinty wins the Glee Project - Shock as he thought he'd lost, only to be told he'd won - VIDEOS
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Damien McGinty has won the Glee Project!
The Derry teenager along with rival Sam Larsen was chosen as one of two winners who will star in the next season on the most popular entertainment show on TV.
For Damian it was heartbreaking as it came down to him and his fellow competitor, Sam. Sam was then announced as the winner by Ryan Murphy, the show's creator.
Murphy then asked Damian how did he feel about not winning and he confessed his disappointment
Then Murphy sprang a massive surprise, also naming Damian as a winner.
The 18-year-old Derry native did a war dance of delight on the stage.
He had been chosen for the last four and went through a grueling final week, finally performing 'Somewhere Beyond the Sea' as his personal favorite.
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However, as the final decision was made it looked like he had lost out to Sam, the indy music artist from Los Angeles.
But incredibly Damian won out too , sending his legions of fans all over America into raptures.
A special part will be written for him in seven episodes on season three.
It looks like he will be a freshman exchange student arriving at school and the role will certainly suit him,
For the Celtic Thunder singer it is a massive win, putting him to the forefront of American popular entertainment and alongside such household names now as Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch.
Damian first came to the attention of the Producer Sharon Browne and Music Director Phil Coulter at the tender age of 14, when a CD he recorded for charity was passed along to them. He was invited to come along to audition for the show and was immediately cast in the role of the "teenager" or "boy wonder" in Celtic Thunder.
He has been with them for 4 years and has recorded 7 CDs and shows, 2 more to be released soon.
Now he is a star of one of America's most popular shows.
Well done Damian!
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Searlit | Aug 22, 2011, 08:08 PM EDT
Go Damian! You rocked it!
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brianmack | Aug 22, 2011, 07:58 PM EDT
What a great tribute to this talented man, family and
fans. Never really heard of Glee or Damian until I followed the hurdles via Irish Central. Truly a gift and blessing for this star.
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canadianirish | Aug 22, 2011, 03:29 PM EDT
Yeah!!!! Bravo!!!!!!
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NJmaggie1129 | Aug 22, 2011, 02:02 PM EDT
My family and I are "over the moon" for Damian's win on TGP! I can't think of a more deserving person to have this honor. Happy for Samuel, Lindsay and Alex too! But Damian has been on our radar since 2008 on PBS with Celtic Thunder. I have seen him in several live CT shows in many theaters and towns, and have had the pleaseure of meeting him in person as well! What a great, sweet, funny, mannerly young man! Many blessings and much luck to Damian in the future. Can't wait for GLEE! in September! Cheers, Mags!
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nicgearailt | Aug 22, 2011, 01:48 PM EDT
nice outcome...I love that he managed everything so maturely...wish him great times and lots of good luck..he clearly had confidence in himself,and he has been doing this for several years....as a member of Celtic Thunder...nice job Damian..interesting name too
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Gearoid4 | Aug 22, 2011, 11:00 AM EDT
The talent from Derry knows no bounds.
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Jamcelt | Aug 22, 2011, 09:33 AM EDT
Oh, Goodie!!
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