Bridgette Wilson - From Fan To Viral Star

Ever since Bridgette Wilson shared the stage with Machel Montano at CIC’s Fete with the Saints last Saturday, every morning she wakes up feeling as though she’s been swept into a mysterious vortex.

Never in her wildest dreams did the Machel super-fan, choreographer and principal of the Caribbean School of Dancing imagine that one day she would not only meet Montano but also sing with him. But a friend recently reminded her that long before “manifesting” became a buzzword, Bridgette actually manifested the moment into being. Back in 2011 while Bridgette was shopping at Micels, she sent a tweet to a friend with the caption: “Currently in club Micles..now performing Bridgette Wilson alongside Machel Montano”. Fourteen years later, the stars aligned, and she found herself on stage with none other than Montano himself. The video of the two on stage at CIC’s fete has since gained one million views on social media.

There was nothing random about Montano calling Bridgette up on stage - he had been looking for her. In late January after celebrating her 39th birthday she and her friends went to “Pelau & Prosecco” where in true Bridgette style, she grabbed the mic and started to belt out the lyrics to “Pardy”. The video was posted on Montano’s Instagram page with the soca icon saying that he was looking for the “phenomenal” Bridgette.

Fast forward to the evening of Fete with the Saints, Bridgette, dressed in a midriff baring top and wide legged jeans, left home anticipating jumping up to “Pardy” with the crowd. On the way there her friends discussed the odds of Montano singling her out.

“There is no way Machel would risk his fete and call me up on stage!” said Bridgette, who at the time could barely contain her excitement. Read More