The boyband December 10, assembled by music mogul Simon Cowell through his Netflix series 'The Next Act', has released their second single, "Angel." This follows their debut track, "Run My Way," which struggled to make a significant impact, peaking at a disappointing No. 68 on the UK singles chart. The band's inception and subsequent trajectory have drawn considerable attention, with industry insiders reportedly branding Cowell's effort to replicate the success of One Direction a 'catastrophe.'
The group, comprising seven members - Cruz Lee-Ojo, Danny Bretherton, Hendrick Christoffersen, John Fadare, Josh Olliver, Nicolas Alves, and Sean Hayden - was formed on the Netflix show. While the series itself faced criticism upon its premiere for being perceived as 'dated' and 'derivative,' December 10 has nonetheless managed to sell out live dates across the UK and Ireland, including a newly announced headline show at London's O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
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The formation of December 10 was a deliberate endeavor by Cowell, who stated his belief that "every generation deserves a megastar boyband," suggesting a gap in the market since the peak of One Direction over a decade ago. The band is signed to EMI Records.
The group's initial public presence included an acoustic cover of NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye," recorded at Metropolis Studios in London. This performance, alongside the release of their first single "Run My Way" on January 30, 2026, generated buzz, with social media activity seeing a surge after the Netflix debut.
Comparisons to One Direction have been immediate and persistent, with critics and media outlets drawing parallels between Cowell's latest venture and his earlier, immensely successful creation. The Netflix series, 'Simon Cowell: The Next Act,' which documented the audition and formation process, premiered on December 10, 2025, and has been described as a "glossy, big budget vanity project."
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