Hollie Steel

Whilst browsing the internet, I came across some “Personas” for Firefox that use photos of Hollie Steel – one uses the groovy photo of Hollie holding an electric guitar. With these Personas, or themes, you can modify the appearance of the Firefox web browser so that you have Hollie’s face looking at you.

Here are the two Personas, which have been created by “Fitchman”, who must be a visitor to this or the US site.

If you visit this page and put your cursor over one of the photos, you will see how it can transform your browser. There are full instructions on the site. I had a go, and found it easy to add and remove the Hollie theme.

Well done, Fitchman, whoever you are!

I today received a lovely pencil sketch of Hollie Steel by Kelly, who says: “I wanted to send you this sketch I did of Hollie during the finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Hollie is beautiful, talented, and sweet – she is an inspiration. I hope she gets to experience all of her dreams.”

Thanks Kelly, your picture is lovely. You’re very clever – I can’t draw at all!

I have created a new “Hollie Art” page within the Gallery part of the site if there is anyone else who would like to submit their artwork. I can’t guarantee to upload every picture, but I will put the best ones on the site for everybody to see.

I’ve just come across a song that has been written as a tribute to Hollie. Written by JD Stenzel, the song has lines which include:

“Big things in a little package” and “She humbled even Simon Cowell”.

You can check out the entire song here.

As many of you know, Dieter has been running a poll in the forum to find names for Hollie’s debut album. He has now shortlisted the nine most popular names, so I have added a new poll in order that you can choose which one you like the best. You also have the option to choose none of them, as I am nothing if not democratic.

This is just a bit of fun, the Steels will undoubtedly choose their own name for Hollie’s album which may well be “none of the above”, so please don’t take it too seriously.

Have fun 

Organisers of a village show in Doncaster have raised money by auctioning an autographed tour programme for Britain’s Got Talent. The sale of the programme raised almost £125, according to the South Yorkshire star, and attracted bids from Canada and the US aswell as the UK.

The programme was signed by Hollie Steel, Susan Boyle, Diversity, Aiden Davis, Flawless, Shaheen Jafargholi, Julian Smith, Shaun Smith, Stavros Flatley and 2Grand, who are from Doncaster, as well as TV host Stephen Mulhern and 2008 winner George Sampson.

The proceeds of the sale will be used to fund the next Auckley Village Show.

Hollie Picture Card – signed

Postcard of Bournemouth – signed by Hollie on the front

… and signed by everyone else on the back

Hollie Steel Souvenirs of Bournemouth

Mick Uhl mentioned during yesterday’s chat that Haselmaus sent him a postcard with the autographs of many of the Hollie group at Bournemouth on it.
“The announcement brought immediate interest in seeing the card,” said Mick.  “Someone suggested sending scans to you so that you might show them on your fan site.

“I’ve included two Hollie autographs, one on the face of the postcard and the other on a picture card. Many people haven’t seen Hollie’s autograph and are curious about its appearance … it’s very cute where she dots the i with a heart.”

The reverse of the card has many signatures which Mick has documented for us (see below). Both Jason and Josh Steel signed the card – Josh’s signature is on the left and Jason’s signature is on the right.

Signatures on the back of the postcard

Left Side

Grandad John (Neil) (2 Grand)
Sallie Lax (2 Grand)

Georgi (Velev) (Bulgaria)
Andrew – RAF COSFORD
Helen – Henley-on-Thames

Dormouse Haselmaus Setty (Stelzer)

Right Side

Robert & Joe, London

To Mich from Wendy V
Scott (Boreham) Southampton, England
Sean (Nesbit) edinburgh
David N.(esbit)  ”
Joe C(ook)
Nevin (Thambinayagam)
J(osh) Steel   J(ason) Steel
Nina (Steel)

Vertically down the center of the card

Robert Owen from Blackburn   Best Wishes Robert Owen
Kevin B(ierwirth)

I’d like to say an absolutely HUGE THANK YOU to Mick for sharing these lovely momentoes with us all, and also say wasn’t Haselmaus lovely to send them to him. You Hollie Steel fans are all such nice people!

Hi all, Hollie will be on Chat in the forum on Sunday morning at 11am. Chat to you all then. Nina & Hollie xxxx

Hollie says:

I am going to chat on the forum tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8 oclock. Please come and chat to me it will be really nice Hollie xxx

Isn’t this gallery cool! You can sit back and watch the slideshow – scroll forwards, backwards, or watch in full screen mode. Move your cursor over the photo and arrows will appear to help you.

Many thanks to all of you who have allowed me to use your photos, especially Kevin, Georgi, Nevin, Scott, Haselmaus and David. If you want your photo at Bournemouth adding – let me know!

Here are some quotes from those lucky people who met Hollie and her family at Bournemouth:

Scott said:

It was fantastic. Hollie was the absolute star of the show.

David Nisbet said:

It was amazing! We were in the lounge when Hollie and family joined us. We sat down at a table and just chatted until it was time to go into the function suite. After Hollie’s performance they joined us in the rear bar, and stayed with us all night. After breakfast we played football in the garden,  then Josh played the piano and sang for us.

Robert Owen said:

Hollie was utterly magnificent.  Her performance of Nessun Dorma was a jaw-dropper.  Really I have to say: Watch out Placido Domingo!  Hollie’s ahead of the rest of the field and is hot on your heels with this song.  On Hollie’s performance of “Wishing” I have to remark how well her lower register has developed since the BGT final. So much more power and richness!  Yes, I think Hollie has overtaken Sarah Brightman on this song.

It wasn’t just her singing that was impressive. In spite of all the attention she got, she remained the most gracious, courteous, attentive and patient person it has ever been my privilege to meet.

Wonderful all round! Hollie made it an unforgettable evening.

Hello everyone, im going on the chat room tomorrow (Wednesday) after school at 7 oclock. please come and chat to me it would be really nice. Holliexxx

Léopold was quickest again with this news