He also represented Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, finishing in 12th place with 71 points.

He was born in Wanze into a family of footballers of Italian origin from Vico del Gargano, in the southern region of Apulia.

During choral classes, his teacher was impressed by his voice, and his parents encouraged the young Bellarosa to take extra singing lessons.

After applying online, Bellarosa attended the blind auditions, where he sang "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison.

With Quentin Mosimann, Lio, Joshua and Beverly Jo Scott, all turning their chairs to face him, Bellarosa ultimately decided to join Quentin Mosimann's team with assistant coach Tara McDonald.