A Bermudian singer has shared great optimism for his future in music after bowing out of a primetime British television singing competition.

Dakari Love exited The Voice UK on Saturday after his performance in “The Battles”.

The singer, whose real name is Nkosi Hollis, performed Against All Odds by Phil Collins with fellow contestant Molly J in front of judges Sir Tom Jones and Paloma Faith.

However, his impressive showing was not enough as Sir Jones gave the nod to Molly J to progress into the next round.

“It was an upsetting feeling,” Dakari said, giving his reaction to learning he would not continue in the contest.

“It’s a tough time for the whole team really, right down to the production and Sir Tom himself. It’s a tough decision to break someone’s dream and end the competition right there for them.

“I was a bit upset, but nonetheless very proud looking back — to not only put myself out there, but project Bermuda out there as well — on a stage that no other Bermudian has been on before.”

The 28-year-old progressed to his latest stage of the competition after impressing judges and the viewing public with his rendition of No Time To Die, by Billie Eilish.

Dakari praised his fellow contestant Molly J, and revealed the pair are working together on a cover of their battle performance.

“The fans loved it,” he added.

“They looked at it more as a performance than a battle.”

Should the singer have made it through, there were only two more rounds of the show remaining, but he noted that he feels like a winner for just being afforded the opportunity to appear on such a big stage.

An intern at the Bermuda London Office, Dakari said that exposure on the show has attracted new fans from his homeland as well as in Britain and the US.

He is more determined than ever to make music — the reason he moved overseas.

Dakari, whose singing inspiration comes from his grandmother Audrey and attending Richard Allen AME Church in St George's, says new work is on the way in 2027.

“I’m very grateful for the experience itself and the opportunities that can open up from this,” he reflected.

“It may be the end of my journey on The Voice, but it’s just the beginning.

“I’m still a winner.”