The Beelzebubs were named the runners'minus;up in NBC's a'minus;capella reality competition 'The Sing'minus;Off' on Dec. 21. The outcome of the live two'minus;hour finale was determined by popular vote.
'We're absolutely thrilled,' junior Eli Seidman, the president of the Bubs - as they are commonly known - said. 'Being on stage for the past couple of weeks and representing Tufts and the Bubs has been unbelievable.'
Nota, the all'minus;male group from Puerto Rico, won the competition as well as the $100,000 prize and Sony recording contract.
'They're the best guys, so musical and talented, and we couldn't be happier for them,' Seidman said.
The finale consisted of solo performances by each of the three finalists, Lee University's Voices of Lee, Nota and the Bubs, who had been whittled down from the original field of eight contestants. The finalists also participated in joint performances with guest celebrities.
The two'minus;hour event also featured special performances from artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Smokey Robinson and Natasha Bedingfield, in addition to performances by judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men and Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussycat Dolls. Host Nick Lachey sang a number with the finalists as well.
Voting began after the show's third episode on Dec. 16 via e'minus;mail, phone, or text. Each person was allowed up to ten votes per venue of communication.
