Former teen star Nikki Webster has issued a warning to 14-year-old Australia’s Got Talent singing sensation Jack Vidgen.
The 24-year-old, who at age 13 shot to fame when she starred in the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony, has advised the star on the rise that moving overseas will help avoid tall poppy syndrome.
“I wish I knew to get out of Australia at age 14, but I chose to stay in my home town and got burnt for it,” she told an Eastern States newspaper.
“If he’s got a great supportive family and has the opportunity to go overseas and make music, go do it. They (Australia) will love you when you come back.”
Webster, who now runs a dance studio, added that she hopes the nation will stay behind Vigden after the winner of the popular Seven show is decided on Tuesday.
“Hopefully he can learn from what I went through, because I guess I was one of the first in Australia to go through it, other than Kylie (Minogue),” she said.
“Australia’s a tough country. We support talent initially then we try and knock them down, so it’s about being strong and staying grounded.”
Source: The West Australian
Hi,
To Nikki :
I may not be a fan but I do think that you have a lot of talent and heaps of courage.
I am amazed at all the Criticism, and flak that you have received over the years.
All you can do is to be true to yourself and not judge your decisions or choices over the years. Loving yourself no matter what choices and decisions you make is from my point of view the best way to deal with the judgement and critics. (wether these decisions are considered bad, terrible, good or excellent)
These people that are doing this must have nothing better to do with their time…..they need to get a life!
I hope this lifts you up.
Regards
& Best Wishes
Darren