Meet Helen Blondel from American Idol

American Idol airs its last round of auditions this week. One new contestant who will take the stage is Helen Blondel. We’ve got five facts on the American Idol hopeful for you below. So, keep reading to learn more about Helen.

Get to Know Helen Blondel

1) Helen Blondel is an accomplished singer, both in background vocals and solo work. She’s provided background vocals for artists like Shaggy and Olivia Holt. She released two singles in 2020: “Watch Me Dance” and “Goodnight.” They are both available on all music platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc). Check out a video of Helen singing backup to one of Olivia Holt’s performances below:

2) In addition to singing, Helen is a dancer. Belly dancing, to be more specific. She’s even founded her own wellness brand, BellyPOP. It combines dance movements, aerobics, and weightless strength training to help bring you your best body. There are blogs, vlogs, and an introduction course so everyone can learn.

Bonus Fact: Helen wrote a book about bellydancing. It’s called Belly Dance Business 101. You can get it on her website.

3) Helen is from Florida, and has quickly become one of Orlando’s “entertainers to watch.” She performed at venues like Kababi Cafe and Cleopatra Lounge. She appeared on TV programs like Despierta America on Univision as a belly dancer.

4) She won first place in Orlando’s Next Karaoke Star. Helen is a superior level state vocalist who’s performed all over Central and South Florida.

5) She’s verified on Instagram, with over 37,000 followers. Her TikTok account has over 125,000 fans. Pretty impressive, right? Check out a fun video duet she posted recently:

So, will Helen get a golden ticket? Find out when American Idol airs on March 14 at 8 PM ET, only on ABC.

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