Chapter 149

The competition continued on stage, but online, the audience was in an uproar. "Celestial Voice" had always been a popular show with a dedicated following. The live audience was just one part of its viewership; many others, who didn't have time to watch the full broadcast, waited for the edited highlights version. Consequently, their impression of Elena had been that her first performance was stunning, while her second was decidedly mediocre. But now, with the viral hashtags and the two high-definition videos released by Ferrell Entertainment, a massive new wave of viewers was tuning in. If the initial live broadcast had been the show's first taste of internet fame, this was its second—and it was even bigger. More people were paying attention now than ever before. After all, few had the time to watch a live show in its entirety. Most had work and other commitments, so the majority waited for the edited version. The more people who watched, the more traction it gained. "My god, sh