A Scouser has said a new chapter in his life has just begun after winning Channel 4’s The Piano. Brad Kella, 22, from , appeared in the second series of the show, presented by Claudia Winkleman. Brad first performed in before being selected by pianist Lang Lang and pop musician Mika to perform at Aviva Studios in Manchester for the grand finale.
On the show, Brad thanked his foster parents Ev and Frank for supporting him after a difficult upbringing. He said: “When I was growing up, we had no routine. Never went to school.
I used to just roam around the streets all day until about 10.30/11pm at night, causing mayhem. I got put in foster care when I was seven years old with my twin brother.
“What they [my foster parents] did for me and my brother was absolutely everything. They’d make sure we were up to start in school, routine, getting up early, going to bed early. They gave me absolutely everything and more.
” Brad was awarded performance of the night in the finale of the TV series on Sunday with a rendition that moved friends, family members and the judges to tears. He explained he wanted to become a film composer, In an Instagram post last night, Brad said he was grateful for the opportunity the show has given him. He said: “It has been a truly life changing experience and one that I will never forget.
“I cannot thank @loveproductionspiano and @channel4 enough for everything they have done for me and also to have the insane opportunity to work alongside some o.
