Ep 8. Episode 8

The Four: Battle for Stardom is a reality singing competition show that premiered on January 4, 2018, on the Fox network. The show, created by Armoza Formats and produced in collaboration with ITV Entertainment, features four music industry experts, Diddy, Meghan Trainor, Charlie Walk, and DJ Khaled, as the judges, and their mission is to find the next big star. The show's format is unique in that contestants are pitted against each other, rather than competing individually, and the winner is guaranteed a recording contract, promotion, and support.

Episode 8 of the first season of The Four: Battle for Stardom initially aired on February 8, 2018. The episode was highly anticipated because it was the last before the finale, where the winner would be crowned. The episode began with only six contestants left in the competition. The judges had already selected their finalists, and the remaining singers had one last chance to battle their way to the top.

The episode opens with The Four performing a group song, "Come Together," in honor of the late Beatle's member, George Harrison's birthday. The performance was electrifying and provided an excellent start to the show.

The first contestant, a returning Evvie McKinney, stepped on to the stage, and she was determined to prove that her previous elimination was just a temporary setback. Evvie had decided to sing "Rise Up" by Andra Day, and her rendition was soulful and heartfelt. Diddy praised her for the emotional delivery, and Charlie declared that she had made a strong case for herself.

Next up was Candice Boyd, who had been eliminated earlier in the competition. Candice chose to sing "Stay" by Rihanna, and her performance was emotional and intense. However, Candice's rendition of the song failed to impress the judges, and they remain unimpressed.

The third contestant was Ash Minor, who had been stealing hearts since the first episode. Ash chose to sing "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars, and his version of the song was both beautiful and emotional. DJ Khaled declared that Ash had brought the heat, and Meghan stated that she would love to hear Ash sing a soul song.

Zhavia was up next and chose to perform "Bodak Yellow" by Cardi B. The performance was different from what the judges were expecting from Zhavia, and they were impressed with her ability to switch up her genre and still make it work. Charlie Walk said that she completely reinvented the song and had the best rap verse of any singer on the show.

Vincint Cannady returned to The Four stage performing "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars. The energy he brought to the stage earned him a standing ovation from the judges. Diddy said Vincint sounded like a superstar and wished he could sign him on the spot.

Finally, Lex Lu performed "You Don't Do It for Me Anymore" by Demi Lovato. Her performance received positive feedback from the judges, who complimented her on her strong presence on stage and her ability to captivate the audience.

After all six performances, the judges huddled up to decide which of the contestants would be chosen to challenge the four. They selected Zhavia to battle Nick Harrison, one of the four finalists.

The battle between Zhavia and Nick for a spot in the final four was fierce. They both performed "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles. Zhavia's performance was soulful and unique, and Nick's rendition was powerful and emotional. In the end, the judges selected Nick to retain his spot in the final four.

The episode closed with Nikki losing her spot on the show to Ash Minor, who impressed the judges with his performance. The episode also marked the end of Charlie Walk's time on the show as a judge, as he was dismissed weeks later due to sexual misconduct allegations.

In conclusion, episode 8 of The Four: Battle for Stardom was full of energy, fantastic performances, and unexpected twists. The judges were wowed by the contestants' talents, and viewers were left on the edge of their seats with anticipation for the finale.