However, 18 months later, Matteo shot to fame (possibly almost as much for his looks as his voice) whe they recorded Fall On Me together.

In BBC Breakfast interview in November 2018, Andrea and Matteo discussed why the youngster had been made to wait so long. Especially when his yonger sister Virginia has started making public appearances and singing with their father aged nine. 

Andrea said: “Because he was not ready. And now I don’t know if he is ready or not.”

Matteo jumped in, saying, “I’m not ready yet!”

Andrea added: “Now he is a student in the conservatory for singing and I hope he will become a very good singer.”

Matteo revealed how much help his father had given over the years and continues to give.

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