He’s one of the younger singers of December 10, so let’s meet low-key boyband member Josh
Simon dubbed him 'quiet' but 'one of the best'
December 10 might’ve been built for big main character moments, but Josh Oliver is the kind of member you clock quietly… and then can’t stop watching.
He’s 17, he’s from Chorley in Lancashire, and he walked into Simon Cowell: The Next Act with a mix of nerves and natural star quality that had Simon intrigued.
If you’re wondering why he feels so refreshingly normal for a Netflix boyband show, it’s because his whole story is very “wait, how is he *this* good already?” Let’s get into it.
Meet December 10’s Josh Oliver
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Josh first appears on Simon Cowell: The Next Act as one of those instantly likeable auditionees.
He’s sweet, a little shaky, but undeniably musical.
He even turned up to audition in Liverpool with his friend Danny (yes, that Danny who also ends up in the group), which makes their whole storyline feel extra wholesome in a sea of high-stakes bootcamp chaos.
Josh is 17 now, and one of the younger members of December 10, and he’s from Chorley.
He told Netflix’s Tudum he’s only been singing for the past two years, which is pretty wild. The context makes every confident note hit even harder, because you can practically see him learning in real time.
He’s one of the band’s stand-out stars
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Josh’s stand-out status isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s the tone of his voice, soft but strong, and the way he locks into harmonies like he’s been doing it forever. Even Simon seems drawn to that calm, reliable energy.
There’s also a very real confidence arc. Josh told Tudum that when he first got to Miami, he struggled with confidence.
A fresh buzz cut weirdly helped him feel more like himself, apparently. It’s such a small detail, but it’s also so relatable.
Musically, his references are exactly what you’d expect from a modern boyband kid in the best way.
Josh says his favourite boy band is One Direction, and he’s been listening to Justin Bieber’s Confident on repeat. That honestly tracks, because his vibe sits right between classic UK boyband warmth and that sleek, pop-R&B-ish softness.
A lot of December 10 was formed by chemistry tests and Simon’s instinct, but Josh and his friend, Danny, came with real-life history baked in. They’re close friends from Chorley and auditioned together, which makes their bond feel less “Netflix edit” and more “genuinely inseparable besties.”
In group settings, you can see Josh relax more when Danny’s nearby, and it’s part of what makes him feel like the grounded heart of the band, even when everything around them is very hectic!
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