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331:. He lived in a house alongside one-hundred other contestants to try and win a cash prize. He later revealed that he found the show difficult because of the other contestant's noise levels and uncleanliness. On 3 January 2020, Kesici released a new single titled
215:, a popular US talent contest. His debut single, "Angel of Berlin" reached number one on the German music charts. Also known as Em Kay, he is the lead singer and guitarist for the German rock band, Enrichment. As a solo artist, Kesici released the studio albums
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289:) released a book titled "Sex, Drugs & Castingshows". The book detailed their experiences of reality television shows. In the book, Kesici revealed "I never wanted to become a pop star. Or if I did, then I wanted to be a rock star!"
244:(2019). In addition he has secured an acting role in the indie film titled "Montrak – Meister der Vampire" and released a book. In January 2020, Kesici released a new single following a ten-year hiatus of his solo work.
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