“Jade De Rijke, 14, wowed the judges on The Voice Kids Belgium before going on to win the entire 2018 competition.” Both De Rijke and her coach, Gers Pardoel, were pleased with the outcome. Pardoel’s first year as a coach was in 2018. Pardoel bypassed several more experienced coaches and sent his protégé to stardom by relying on De Rijke and his other singers.
De Rijke released her first single in April 2019 following her victory. Straw House, the single, was about a close relationship. Straw House was notable for being De Riquet’s first original song. She is used to singing cover songs. She had previously written original songs, but this was her first recording. Many viewers may be unaware that De Rijke’s appearance on The Voice of the Children in 2018 was not her first. She tried out in 2017 but failed the blind auditions.
De Rijke later admitted that she had lost her nerve and was disappointed that her audition was not even broadcast on television. However, De Rijke did not let the experience discourage her, instead returning to her training and making another attempt that exceeded her wildest expectations. Failure is sometimes all that is required for a performer or any other person to put in the effort required to succeed in whatever endeavor they choose.
