Saturday on tv, however the finale was already filmed virtually a yr in the past. From ten members he went in a single journey to the ultimate winner within the sixth season. “I stored quiet, lots of people are going to be shocked,” William laughs. “Though it was additionally cool to stroll round with a secret. I usually ask associates how far they thought I’d go. I did higher than many thought.” (smile)
Joeri, twin brother of the earlier one Common manJordi received, he completed eighth. “A powerful opponent. He solely misplaced weight as a result of it was a check the place you needed to be fortunate,” says William. “Joeri turned a pal. He can positively come alongside.”
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Additionally an increasing number of shocking: it’s all the time younger guys who win this competitors. “True, however this yr it was a detailed match once I competed towards Anke. In that closing it seemed like the sport was over for me, it went both approach. The final half, wherein we balanced with balls, seemed simpler than it was. You had to concentrate to the gap, the peak, the opening in the midst of the board… I made a decision to concentrate to the toughest balls first, Anke the best. That gave her a bonus, which made me admit the stress.”
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At all times happy
As Arthur’s associate within the closing stated: you do not need to get that far after which end in tenth place. “Sure, however I used to be happy with second place as properly. It would not be the tip of the world,” stated William. “The nerves solely got here on the finish. It took a number of hours earlier than the ultimate was recorded, after which the stress in your head begins frustration.”
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The primary job took William seventeen days. “Which I did not have time for. I used to be chosen, however the capturing days had been totally on weekends through the summer time. Not very best, as a result of I am a DJ and I all the time needed to play the evening earlier than. I hesitated, however what did I’ve to lose? I began with little or no sleep, typically solely an hour, and with the assistance of vitality drinks. The will to take part is what stored me going.”
Was he ever over the sting? “The primary sixty jobs went very easily. Then the group was so skinny that I spotted I needed to be cautious. Winners had been eradicated. Then got here the actual focus. However luck was on my aspect.”
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The victory took quite a lot of sweat. For instance, within the final episode the candidates needed to flip as many screws as they may. William was dripping sweat. “However that was additionally as a result of I had simply gone deep for an additional company job,” he laughs. “Fortunately I had a dry shirt.”
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DJ
Within the closing, William was in a position to promote his DJ profession. “It has been happening for seventeen years. A interest that received out of hand and have become my principal occupation. After I studied to be an engineer, I used to be already taking part in music. At first I mixed DJing with work, however the love for music turned an excessive amount of.”
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Summer season is busy for William with festivals, out of doors occasions and evenings. “I am busy each weekend. Elsewhere within the yr I usually play for college kids through the week.” William has already carried out as DJ Double-U at Dawn Pageant and Tomorrowland. “I additionally went on a visit in China with Eugene, an 86-year-old entertainer who can also be inside Common man noticed Final yr I used to be within the Sportpaleis for the primary time, an actual one aim of life. After which successful this recreation, that was additionally on the bucket listing.”
As a DJ he simply excites the viewers. – © Flor Mertens
The final benefit Common man as traditional, resulting in a journey yr. “That may begin now. I made an settlement with us on the time of registration cliques: Jens, Robbe, Joeri and Tessy. If considered one of us wins, it could give the others a experience. Proper after the win, Jens shoved a contract underneath my nostril, which I fortunately signed. We are going to quickly fly to Sofia (Bulgaria). An uncle of mine lives and works in Qatar, and he can count on me too.”
Lastly this: “Walter Grootaers (referred to ‘Common Man’, ed.) count on a remix from De Kreuners. I’ve already began engaged on this with one other DJ Dimitri Wouters.”
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