Viewers were rooting for a little boy who dreams of ‘just’ working for Microsoft after he appeared on a behind-the-scenes kids talent agency show.
Eleven-year-old Vlad loves computers, and isn’t terrible at singing, so step-dad Julian took him along to Bizzykidz, the talent agency for kids with stars in their eyes – and their equally ambitious parents.
He was just one of several kids filmed as part of Channel 4′s The Tiny Tots Talent Agency series, which gives viewers a glimpse of the world of children’s talent.
It’s fair to say Vlad didn’t appear to be particularly enthusiastic about performing.
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Even his step-dad’s dubious warm up routine didn’t convince him, meaning he had to be literally led by the hand to the piano.
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don't force vlad to live the dream you want #tinytotstalent
— Richard (@richardm2624) May 3, 2016
Vlad just do what you want to do! Work on computers! #tinytotstalent
— Dave / DKS (@DavidMackayy) May 3, 2016
Poor Vlad.
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Asked which job he would choose if he was offered one at Microsoft, or one as a singer, he chose the former.
. @Microsoft, sort little Vlad out with an #ideas apprenticeship so he can sack off singing! What a little champ #TinyTotsTalent
— sadie walton (@fickle_barista) May 3, 2016
Vlad just do what you want to do! Work on computers! #tinytotstalent
— Dave / DKS (@DavidMackayy) May 3, 2016
Even the agency could tell his heart wasn’t in it, acknowledging Vlad was most relaxed when sitting down chatting about Bill Gates’ empire.
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And viewers agreed.
#TinyTotsTalent wow, that vlad kid is a future bill gates! Forget the singing kid! So clever, they should be very proud…
— Rachel Brady (@wellwornwhisk) May 3, 2016
Julian living his life through Vlad. Poor kid has aspirations to "just" work for MS. Pffft 🙄 #TinyTotsTalent
— Scott Humphrey (@scottgroovez) May 3, 2016
Recognising Vlad might not be 100% on board with the singing lark, Julian wisely took a step back, telling viewers: “I’ve learned I am going to let Vlad decide to do exactly what he wants to do… Whatever he wants to do is fine with us.”
#TinyTotsTalent …..the cash cow has escaped to Microsoft 😂😂😂😂 good on ya Vlad 😄
— Tina Ridley (@tinaridley20) May 3, 2016
Finally the stepdad sees sense #TinyTotsTalent and yayy Vlad looks happy 😀….
— Vicki Tarr☺ (@vtarr) May 3, 2016
The failed bid for stardom was nicely rounded off with a pearl of wisdom from the future Bill Gates himself, who recognises that just because he and his step-dad like different things, “it doesn’t mean that we can’t get along with each other.”
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If only everyone could adopt this visionary’s inclusive world-view.
Can I adopt Vlad? .. #TinyTotsTalent
— Karma Chameleon (@Mashcat) May 3, 2016
Go Vlad!
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