As you might know, The Voice UK returns this weekend - and with it are a whole host of brand new blind auditions! Now, we love a good blind audition, so the show's return got us thinking about some of our favourites. Below, we bring you just 12 but we couldn't include everything, so get in the comments and let us know your favourites...
1. Max Milner
Max Milner ended up being one of our favourite Voice contestants in the first series - and not just because of the relish with which Danny O'Donoghue said his name. This was on the very first episode of The Voice UK and instantly got us interested, as Max skilfully combined 'Come Together' and 'Lose Yourself' in a mash-up that isn't just a gimmick. He's great - and Danny attempting to rap along adds some laughs, too.
2. Vince Kidd
We've all heard 'Like A Virgin' a gazillion times.
1. Max Milner
Max Milner ended up being one of our favourite Voice contestants in the first series - and not just because of the relish with which Danny O'Donoghue said his name. This was on the very first episode of The Voice UK and instantly got us interested, as Max skilfully combined 'Come Together' and 'Lose Yourself' in a mash-up that isn't just a gimmick. He's great - and Danny attempting to rap along adds some laughs, too.
2. Vince Kidd
We've all heard 'Like A Virgin' a gazillion times.
- 1/9/2015
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK's Cleo Higgins and The X Factor's Rachel Adedeji have joined Thriller Live.
The pair will both take on the lead female role in the Michael Jackson musical, which is currently touring the UK.
The musical opens in Woking with a press night tonight (February 10) and will run until Saturday (February 15).
Higgins - who appeared on the second series of The Voice UK in 2013 - takes on the role of the lead female vocalist, while Adedeji is her understudy.
Higgins was the lead singer of '90s girl group Cleopatra, who had three Top 10 hits and supported the Spice Girls in concert.
Adedeji, 22, made it to the live shows of The X Factor in 2009, and was mentored by Dannii Minogue before being eliminated in week 4.
Thriller Live features many of Michael Jackson's hits, including 'I Want You Back', 'ABC', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Beat It' and 'Thriller'.
The pair will both take on the lead female role in the Michael Jackson musical, which is currently touring the UK.
The musical opens in Woking with a press night tonight (February 10) and will run until Saturday (February 15).
Higgins - who appeared on the second series of The Voice UK in 2013 - takes on the role of the lead female vocalist, while Adedeji is her understudy.
Higgins was the lead singer of '90s girl group Cleopatra, who had three Top 10 hits and supported the Spice Girls in concert.
Adedeji, 22, made it to the live shows of The X Factor in 2009, and was mentored by Dannii Minogue before being eliminated in week 4.
Thriller Live features many of Michael Jackson's hits, including 'I Want You Back', 'ABC', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Beat It' and 'Thriller'.
- 2/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Boy, those teams are looking mighty busy. The fifth week of blind auditions on The Voice is over, and when the coaches weren't marvelling at how flirtatious Miss Minogue is, and when Emma and Marvin weren't messing about on segways, examining nipple tassles and generally having a whale of a time, eight lucky people made it through to the next round. Eight!
It was probably the toughest week yet for ranking, as we liked pretty much everyone that nabbed a spot on a team, but we gave it a go anyway (even if we're not sure we've got it right). Let us know what you thought...
1. Max Murphy
Song: 'Electric Feel' / Coach: Ricky Wilson
Alright, Max might have made it to the top of our rankings this week, but we do have one problem with him: it's not fair that he's a judo champ and ace at singing. We can't do either!
It was probably the toughest week yet for ranking, as we liked pretty much everyone that nabbed a spot on a team, but we gave it a go anyway (even if we're not sure we've got it right). Let us know what you thought...
1. Max Murphy
Song: 'Electric Feel' / Coach: Ricky Wilson
Alright, Max might have made it to the top of our rankings this week, but we do have one problem with him: it's not fair that he's a judo champ and ace at singing. We can't do either!
- 2/8/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK's Leah McFall is reportedly struggling with the pressure ahead of the show's final.
The 23-year-old singer, who has already scored a top 10 hit with her cover version of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive', is the bookies' favourite to win the BBC One talent show this Saturday (June 22).
However, according to The Sun, McFall ended up in tears during rehearsals for the show and can't decide on which three tracks to perform on the night.
A source said: "Leah is really feeling the weight of pressure on her shoulders. At one point she wished Cleo Higgins had beaten her into the final.
"It all seems to be getting too much for her and she is really struggling. There have been a few teary moments."
McFall's mentor on the show will.i.am also reportedly flew her out to Cannes on his private jet to give her a break.
The 23-year-old singer, who has already scored a top 10 hit with her cover version of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive', is the bookies' favourite to win the BBC One talent show this Saturday (June 22).
However, according to The Sun, McFall ended up in tears during rehearsals for the show and can't decide on which three tracks to perform on the night.
A source said: "Leah is really feeling the weight of pressure on her shoulders. At one point she wished Cleo Higgins had beaten her into the final.
"It all seems to be getting too much for her and she is really struggling. There have been a few teary moments."
McFall's mentor on the show will.i.am also reportedly flew her out to Cannes on his private jet to give her a break.
- 6/20/2013
- Digital Spy
1. Leah's 'I Will Survive'
It's an obvious pick, but it's obvious for a reason. Leah McFall's first live show performance took The Voice to the top end of the charts for the first time, overcoming the show's credibility issues with her breathtaking and unique vocals.
2. Mike's audition
Because The Voice UK refuses to show rubbish singers, the Blind Audition twist rarely shocks viewers. If a singer doesn't look conventional or is overweight, we're never surprised when they turn out to have angelic vocals. But Mike Ward was different. It wasn't that we didn't think he'd be able to sing. We just didn't think he'd be able to sing like that. His lush country tones provided the biggest shock of the series.
3. Cleo's exit
If The Voice UK had learned its lessons from series one, Cleo Higgins would still be on the show. Her semi-final performance was thunderous and powerful,...
It's an obvious pick, but it's obvious for a reason. Leah McFall's first live show performance took The Voice to the top end of the charts for the first time, overcoming the show's credibility issues with her breathtaking and unique vocals.
2. Mike's audition
Because The Voice UK refuses to show rubbish singers, the Blind Audition twist rarely shocks viewers. If a singer doesn't look conventional or is overweight, we're never surprised when they turn out to have angelic vocals. But Mike Ward was different. It wasn't that we didn't think he'd be able to sing. We just didn't think he'd be able to sing like that. His lush country tones provided the biggest shock of the series.
3. Cleo's exit
If The Voice UK had learned its lessons from series one, Cleo Higgins would still be on the show. Her semi-final performance was thunderous and powerful,...
- 6/19/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK mentor will.i.am has reportedly apologised to producers for swearing on Saturday's live semi-final.
The producer accidentally cursed while speaking about Cleo Higgins's performance, before immediately apologising to viewers for his slip.
He said: "To have to go through the public and see things on iTunes - that s**t - that stuff is really hard to swallow."
He added: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, bleep it out - too late."
Insiders on the show have since claimed that will.i.am had received a warning about using adult language, in the hopes of keeping a family-friendly reputation.
"All of the coaches were warned before the live shows to be careful with their language, as there would be young children watching," a source told The Sun.
"Up to this point they have all managed to keep a lid on it, but Will got carried away with...
The producer accidentally cursed while speaking about Cleo Higgins's performance, before immediately apologising to viewers for his slip.
He said: "To have to go through the public and see things on iTunes - that s**t - that stuff is really hard to swallow."
He added: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, bleep it out - too late."
Insiders on the show have since claimed that will.i.am had received a warning about using adult language, in the hopes of keeping a family-friendly reputation.
"All of the coaches were warned before the live shows to be careful with their language, as there would be young children watching," a source told The Sun.
"Up to this point they have all managed to keep a lid on it, but Will got carried away with...
- 6/17/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK have announced the four artists that have reached next Saturday's (June 22) final.
Matt Henry, Leah McFall, Andrea Begley and Mike Ward will compete against one another for the chance to win a recording contract.
Henry was praised by coach and mentor Jessie J after his performance of Alicia Keys's 'Girl on Fire', while the judges were "enchanted" by Begley's rendition of 'One of Us'.
McFall - who is set to chart in the singles Top 10 with her cover of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' - beat Cleo Higgins to a place in the final and is widely tipped by bookmakers to walk away as winner next weekend.
Country star Mike Ward put his own spin on Paloma Faith's 'Picking up the Pieces' and was praised by Danny O'Donoghue for his originality.
The last Digital Spy poll saw Leah crowned readers'...
Matt Henry, Leah McFall, Andrea Begley and Mike Ward will compete against one another for the chance to win a recording contract.
Henry was praised by coach and mentor Jessie J after his performance of Alicia Keys's 'Girl on Fire', while the judges were "enchanted" by Begley's rendition of 'One of Us'.
McFall - who is set to chart in the singles Top 10 with her cover of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' - beat Cleo Higgins to a place in the final and is widely tipped by bookmakers to walk away as winner next weekend.
Country star Mike Ward put his own spin on Paloma Faith's 'Picking up the Pieces' and was praised by Danny O'Donoghue for his originality.
The last Digital Spy poll saw Leah crowned readers'...
- 6/15/2013
- Digital Spy
Matt Henry, Andrea Begley, Leah McFall and Mike Ward have reached the final of The Voice UK.
The four acts will now compete in next Saturday's (June 22) final to be crowned the winner of the 2013 series.
Ash Morgan, Karl Michael, Cleo Higgins and Joseph Apostol were knocked out of the competition at the semi-final stage
Higgins told host Holly Willoughby that she had known she wouldn't progress to the grand final ahead of favourite Leah McFall but thanked viewers for their support.
Her mentor will.i.am told her that he would love to work with her following her departure.
Earlier in the evening, the acts took to the stage with their respective coaches as well as performing individually.
Team Jessie performed a rendition of Rihanna's recent single 'Stay', while Team Danny attempted Passenger's current hit 'Let Her Go'.
will.i.am, Cleo and Leah's performance of Blondie's Rapture featured...
The four acts will now compete in next Saturday's (June 22) final to be crowned the winner of the 2013 series.
Ash Morgan, Karl Michael, Cleo Higgins and Joseph Apostol were knocked out of the competition at the semi-final stage
Higgins told host Holly Willoughby that she had known she wouldn't progress to the grand final ahead of favourite Leah McFall but thanked viewers for their support.
Her mentor will.i.am told her that he would love to work with her following her departure.
Earlier in the evening, the acts took to the stage with their respective coaches as well as performing individually.
Team Jessie performed a rendition of Rihanna's recent single 'Stay', while Team Danny attempted Passenger's current hit 'Let Her Go'.
will.i.am, Cleo and Leah's performance of Blondie's Rapture featured...
- 6/15/2013
- Digital Spy
Cleo Higgins has branded reports of diva behaviour backstage at The Voice "disgusting".
The singer, who previously found fame with girl group Cleopatra, is being coached by will.i.am on this year's competition.
This week, newspapers claimed that the star had frustrated fellow contestants with unreasonable demands and fallen out with her mentor.
However, Higgins told Digital Spy that the press "just have to stop with the lies".
She said: "It's upsetting for anyone to read anything negative about themselves, but it's even worse when it's not true. I hate the fact that someone has created something, a figment in their own imagination, to create a reaction.
"They talk about my staging, but everyone gets smoke machines and dancers - why would anyone think I was getting any special treatment? I know I'm strong, I know what I want, but it's all love in the studio and it's all love backstage.
The singer, who previously found fame with girl group Cleopatra, is being coached by will.i.am on this year's competition.
This week, newspapers claimed that the star had frustrated fellow contestants with unreasonable demands and fallen out with her mentor.
However, Higgins told Digital Spy that the press "just have to stop with the lies".
She said: "It's upsetting for anyone to read anything negative about themselves, but it's even worse when it's not true. I hate the fact that someone has created something, a figment in their own imagination, to create a reaction.
"They talk about my staging, but everyone gets smoke machines and dancers - why would anyone think I was getting any special treatment? I know I'm strong, I know what I want, but it's all love in the studio and it's all love backstage.
- 6/15/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK singer Cleo Higgins has spoken exclusively to Digital Spy about her "tearful moments" and "panic attacks" behind the scenes on the BBC One show.
Higgins, who is one of eight singers in tonight's semi-final, said that she had suffered panic attacks before the Quarter-Final and her Blind Audition.
"It was really overwhelming at the first audition to come on that stage with the giant hands giving the peace sign and seeing that stage," said the former Cleopatra popstar.
"And before the live shows, I also had a panic attack. I had to put my eyes down and just go on that stage and I was really proud that I managed to get through that and did a good job."
She added: "I've had a lot of tears backstage as well. But I hide how I feel. I'm very private."
Talking about recent press stories that have branded...
Higgins, who is one of eight singers in tonight's semi-final, said that she had suffered panic attacks before the Quarter-Final and her Blind Audition.
"It was really overwhelming at the first audition to come on that stage with the giant hands giving the peace sign and seeing that stage," said the former Cleopatra popstar.
"And before the live shows, I also had a panic attack. I had to put my eyes down and just go on that stage and I was really proud that I managed to get through that and did a good job."
She added: "I've had a lot of tears backstage as well. But I hide how I feel. I'm very private."
Talking about recent press stories that have branded...
- 6/15/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK's Cleo Higgins has said that she would love to record and tour with Cleopatra.
The 31-year-old singer told Digital Spy that she would happily reunite with her sisters and produce "one final album".
"We never got to say goodbye to our fans," she explained. "The Spice Girls said goodbye. S Club said goodbye. Cleopatra just vanished.
"It's a strange situation because the public seemed to love the fact that I was from Cleopatra when I appeared on The Voice.
"It would be nice for the fans to do one album, one tour and add closure to that part of my life."
When asked why she didn't choose the easy option and reform the band for an appearance on The Big Reunion, Higgins said that she felt being in the group "clouded" her ambitions.
"I actually don't see The Big Reunion as the easy option. When I'm...
The 31-year-old singer told Digital Spy that she would happily reunite with her sisters and produce "one final album".
"We never got to say goodbye to our fans," she explained. "The Spice Girls said goodbye. S Club said goodbye. Cleopatra just vanished.
"It's a strange situation because the public seemed to love the fact that I was from Cleopatra when I appeared on The Voice.
"It would be nice for the fans to do one album, one tour and add closure to that part of my life."
When asked why she didn't choose the easy option and reform the band for an appearance on The Big Reunion, Higgins said that she felt being in the group "clouded" her ambitions.
"I actually don't see The Big Reunion as the easy option. When I'm...
- 6/14/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK favourite Leah McFall has told Digital Spy that rumours about her dating co-star Karl Michael are totally not true.
The duo were romantically linked in a recent showbiz magazine story, but the Belfast singer insisted that she is just good mates with Michael.
"No, it's not true. Me and Karl are great friends, but that's all," she told Digital Spy.
"We had a great laugh though because that's my first romance rumour. I don't think your career has properly started unless there's a rumour about you going out with someone else."
She also defended her Team Will co-star Cleo Higgins, who was branded "a diva" by the tabloids today (June 14).
McFall said: "I really don't know where that's come from. Cleo is so lovely and she's quite motherly.
"She's strong-minded yes, but you need to be in this industry. And everyone gets on really well with her,...
The duo were romantically linked in a recent showbiz magazine story, but the Belfast singer insisted that she is just good mates with Michael.
"No, it's not true. Me and Karl are great friends, but that's all," she told Digital Spy.
"We had a great laugh though because that's my first romance rumour. I don't think your career has properly started unless there's a rumour about you going out with someone else."
She also defended her Team Will co-star Cleo Higgins, who was branded "a diva" by the tabloids today (June 14).
McFall said: "I really don't know where that's come from. Cleo is so lovely and she's quite motherly.
"She's strong-minded yes, but you need to be in this industry. And everyone gets on really well with her,...
- 6/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Leah McFall is the favourite to win The Voice UK.
There are eight finalists left in the BBC singing contest all hoping to be crowned the winner, after four people were sent home last week.
Ladbrokes has revealed that that it has had to cut the odds for Leah McFall winning from 4/11 to 1/3, after the 23-year-old received lots of support all week, including a £10,000 bet.
Ash Morgan is second favourite with 6/1 and is followed jointly by Andrea Begley and Mike Ward at odds of 12/1 each.
Karl Michael is at 14/1, while Joseph Apostol and Matt Henry have odds of 20/1.
Currently the outsider, with odds of 66/1, is Cleo Higgins.
McFall was voted most likely to win by Digital Spy's readers, with 47% of the vote.
The singer is also set to claim The Voice UK's first Top 10 hit with her rendition of 'I Will Survive'.
The Voice UK continues tomorrow...
There are eight finalists left in the BBC singing contest all hoping to be crowned the winner, after four people were sent home last week.
Ladbrokes has revealed that that it has had to cut the odds for Leah McFall winning from 4/11 to 1/3, after the 23-year-old received lots of support all week, including a £10,000 bet.
Ash Morgan is second favourite with 6/1 and is followed jointly by Andrea Begley and Mike Ward at odds of 12/1 each.
Karl Michael is at 14/1, while Joseph Apostol and Matt Henry have odds of 20/1.
Currently the outsider, with odds of 66/1, is Cleo Higgins.
McFall was voted most likely to win by Digital Spy's readers, with 47% of the vote.
The singer is also set to claim The Voice UK's first Top 10 hit with her rendition of 'I Will Survive'.
The Voice UK continues tomorrow...
- 6/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Leah McFall is the favourite to win The Voice UK.
There are eight finalists left in the BBC singing contest all hoping to be crowned the winner, after four people were sent home last week.
Ladbrokes has revealed that that it has had to cut the odds for Leah McFall winning from 4/11 to 1/3, after the 23-year-old received lots of support all week, including a £10,000 bet.
Ash Morgan is second favourite with 6/1 and is followed jointly by Andrea Begley and Mike Ward at odds of 12/1 each.
Karl Michael is at 14/1, while Joseph Apostol and Matt Henry have odds of 20/1.
Currently the outsider, with odds of 66/1, is Cleo Higgins.
McFall was voted most likely to win by Digital Spy's readers, with 47% of the vote.
The singer is also set to claim The Voice UK's first Top 10 hit with her rendition of 'I Will Survive'.
The Voice UK continues tomorrow...
There are eight finalists left in the BBC singing contest all hoping to be crowned the winner, after four people were sent home last week.
Ladbrokes has revealed that that it has had to cut the odds for Leah McFall winning from 4/11 to 1/3, after the 23-year-old received lots of support all week, including a £10,000 bet.
Ash Morgan is second favourite with 6/1 and is followed jointly by Andrea Begley and Mike Ward at odds of 12/1 each.
Karl Michael is at 14/1, while Joseph Apostol and Matt Henry have odds of 20/1.
Currently the outsider, with odds of 66/1, is Cleo Higgins.
McFall was voted most likely to win by Digital Spy's readers, with 47% of the vote.
The singer is also set to claim The Voice UK's first Top 10 hit with her rendition of 'I Will Survive'.
The Voice UK continues tomorrow...
- 6/14/2013
- Digital Spy
'The Voice' favourite Cleo Higgins has been eliminated as Leah McFall leads the way into the final. Hopefuls Matt Henry, Andrea Begley and Mike Ward are also through, while Ash Morgan, Karl Michael and Joseph Aspostol left competition last night (16.06.13). Both the TV talent show's judges and hopefuls were shocked to see the former Cleopatra singer leave and while Leah, 23, admitted she was ''surprised'' by the news she still thanked the fans. She said: ''I'm so surprised. She was incredible, she killed it man. Thank you so much.'' The pair were both other the guidance of coach will.i.am, who collaborated with them...
- 6/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Four Voice UK contestants were sent packing on Friday night and only eight remain in the hunt for the prize of being crowned Britain's best singer.
Digital Spy's readers have been voting for their favourite contestants and the results are in. Keep reading to find out the latest Voice rankings from 1 to 8.
1. Leah McFall - 47.60%
She was the hot favourite before show one and remains so after her breathtaking version of 'I Will Survive' blew everyone away on Friday night.
2. Mike Ward - 11.29%
The country music heartthrob actually delivered one of his weakest vocal performances of the series, but he still remains popular with our readers.
3. Cleo Higgins - 8.55%
She may have too much attitude for some, but the 'Comin' Atcha' popstar is still picking up your votes. Can she make it all the way to the final?
4. Andrea Begley - 7.98%
Sympathy vote or serious contender? Whatever your verdict on Andrea,...
Digital Spy's readers have been voting for their favourite contestants and the results are in. Keep reading to find out the latest Voice rankings from 1 to 8.
1. Leah McFall - 47.60%
She was the hot favourite before show one and remains so after her breathtaking version of 'I Will Survive' blew everyone away on Friday night.
2. Mike Ward - 11.29%
The country music heartthrob actually delivered one of his weakest vocal performances of the series, but he still remains popular with our readers.
3. Cleo Higgins - 8.55%
She may have too much attitude for some, but the 'Comin' Atcha' popstar is still picking up your votes. Can she make it all the way to the final?
4. Andrea Begley - 7.98%
Sympathy vote or serious contender? Whatever your verdict on Andrea,...
- 6/10/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK got going with its Live Shows this evening (June 7), putting eight singers to the public vote after four had been sent through via Fast Passes.
The judges were full of praise for the competitors, with will.i.am insisting that, in Leah, the UK had just heard "the best singer in a freaking long time".
Ash Morgan was also a standout, with Jessie J calling his 'Lego House' rendition "the best vocal performance we've ever seen on The Voice".
Elsewhere, Matt Henry was told he had provided the "perfect" start to the show, while Cleo Higgins's "incredible… range" earned acclaim.
The last Digital Spy poll had Leah running away with it on top, with Karl Michael and Mike Ward in second and third.
Has your opinion been changed by tonight's performances? Vote for your favourite of the Top 8 artists below.
The judges were full of praise for the competitors, with will.i.am insisting that, in Leah, the UK had just heard "the best singer in a freaking long time".
Ash Morgan was also a standout, with Jessie J calling his 'Lego House' rendition "the best vocal performance we've ever seen on The Voice".
Elsewhere, Matt Henry was told he had provided the "perfect" start to the show, while Cleo Higgins's "incredible… range" earned acclaim.
The last Digital Spy poll had Leah running away with it on top, with Karl Michael and Mike Ward in second and third.
Has your opinion been changed by tonight's performances? Vote for your favourite of the Top 8 artists below.
- 6/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Sarah Cassidy, Alys Williams, Mitchel Emms and Leanne Jarvis have departed from The Voice UK, leaving the remaining eight contestants to progress to the semi-final.
Sarah - who had sung 'Love Sensation' by Loleatta Holloway - lost out in the public vote to Matt Henry, with Jessie J having put Ash Morgan through earlier with her Fast Pass.
Tom Jones sent through Joseph Apostol, leaving Alys to fight it out against Mike Ward.
On learning that she was leaving, she told her coach that it had been "such a pleasure working with him", with Jones saying that she had the "warmest, sexiest tone" on the show.
Mitchel, despite his performance of "tremendous... energy", lost out to Karl Michael, with Andrea Begley having gone through previously via Danny O'Donoghue's pass. The coach insisted of the departing contestant that a record company would "snap him up".
Finally, Team Will saw Leah McFall...
Sarah - who had sung 'Love Sensation' by Loleatta Holloway - lost out in the public vote to Matt Henry, with Jessie J having put Ash Morgan through earlier with her Fast Pass.
Tom Jones sent through Joseph Apostol, leaving Alys to fight it out against Mike Ward.
On learning that she was leaving, she told her coach that it had been "such a pleasure working with him", with Jones saying that she had the "warmest, sexiest tone" on the show.
Mitchel, despite his performance of "tremendous... energy", lost out to Karl Michael, with Andrea Begley having gone through previously via Danny O'Donoghue's pass. The coach insisted of the departing contestant that a record company would "snap him up".
Finally, Team Will saw Leah McFall...
- 6/7/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK live shows kick off tonight (June 7) on BBC One, and it will be the first chance for the Top 12 to sing for viewers' votes.
The singers will tackle tracks from Rihanna, Bob Marley and Jackie Wilson in an attempt to avoid being eliminated from teams Jessie, will, Danny and Tom.
Tom Odell and last's year's Voice UK finalists - Bo Bruce, Tyler James, Vince Kidd and winner Leanne Mitchell - are the special guest performers on this evening's show.
The quarter-final songlist is below:
Sarah Cassidy - 'Love Sensation' by Loleatta Holloway
Matt Henry - 'Wonder' by Naughty Boy (ft. Emeli Sandé)
Ash Morgan - 'Lego House' by Ed Sheeran
Andrea Begley - 'Ho Hey' by The Lumineers
Karl Michael - 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri
Mitchel Emms - 'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons
Leah McFall - 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor
Leanne Jarvis - 'Where Have You Been?...
The singers will tackle tracks from Rihanna, Bob Marley and Jackie Wilson in an attempt to avoid being eliminated from teams Jessie, will, Danny and Tom.
Tom Odell and last's year's Voice UK finalists - Bo Bruce, Tyler James, Vince Kidd and winner Leanne Mitchell - are the special guest performers on this evening's show.
The quarter-final songlist is below:
Sarah Cassidy - 'Love Sensation' by Loleatta Holloway
Matt Henry - 'Wonder' by Naughty Boy (ft. Emeli Sandé)
Ash Morgan - 'Lego House' by Ed Sheeran
Andrea Begley - 'Ho Hey' by The Lumineers
Karl Michael - 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri
Mitchel Emms - 'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons
Leah McFall - 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor
Leanne Jarvis - 'Where Have You Been?...
- 6/7/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK goes live tomorrow night, with the final 12 contestants on Teams Jessie J, will.i.am, Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue now at the mercy of you, the Great British public.
As the class of 2013 prepare for the biggest night of their lives so far, The Voice UK hosts Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates give Digital Spy their verdict on the aspiring popstars.
Who do they think are the ones to watch? Whose legs is Reggie a fan of? And who do they describe as The Voice's answer to East 17 singer Brian Harvey? Read on to find out...
Team Jessie
Matt Henry
Reggie: "Matt Henry for me is incredibly exciting and he dances like everyone in my family at family parties - which I love! Matt's family were one of the loudest families - they all completely snowballed me and jumped all over me."
Holly: "Matt...
As the class of 2013 prepare for the biggest night of their lives so far, The Voice UK hosts Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates give Digital Spy their verdict on the aspiring popstars.
Who do they think are the ones to watch? Whose legs is Reggie a fan of? And who do they describe as The Voice's answer to East 17 singer Brian Harvey? Read on to find out...
Team Jessie
Matt Henry
Reggie: "Matt Henry for me is incredibly exciting and he dances like everyone in my family at family parties - which I love! Matt's family were one of the loudest families - they all completely snowballed me and jumped all over me."
Holly: "Matt...
- 6/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Cleo Higgins worries she isn't being judged fairly on 'The Voice'. The former Cleopatra singer felt she was given excessively harsh criticism during the battle rounds of the BBC One programme, and now she has made it through to the live shows she hopes rival coaches Jessie J, Danny O'Donoghue and Sir Tom Jones give her ''honest'' advice so as to not boost their own chances of winning. Cleo said: ''I got harsh criticism from Jessie J during my knockout stage about my song choice. Jessie's all about the voice and I appreciate that, but I hope all the coaches critique me...
- 6/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
After blind auditions and battle rounds, we're now into the knockout stage of The Voice. Each coach has to whittle down their current team of seven participants to just three. The coaches have the ability to allow one singer to go through to the live semi-finals with a clear path. The remaining six will have have one last chance to sing for their survival.
First up is Team Tom. The silver fox choses Mike Ward to progress straight to the semis. The first knockout is between Jamie, Cherrelle and Alys. After singing 'Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes' by The Korgis, Tom opts to send through Welsh girl Alys. An accidental key change while singing '1 +1' by Beyonce saw Cherrelle go home, and Jamie's version of 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone' marked the end of the competition for him.
The second knockout was comprised of Joseph, Adam and Ragsy. Adam, who was Tom's steal,...
First up is Team Tom. The silver fox choses Mike Ward to progress straight to the semis. The first knockout is between Jamie, Cherrelle and Alys. After singing 'Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes' by The Korgis, Tom opts to send through Welsh girl Alys. An accidental key change while singing '1 +1' by Beyonce saw Cherrelle go home, and Jamie's version of 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone' marked the end of the competition for him.
The second knockout was comprised of Joseph, Adam and Ragsy. Adam, who was Tom's steal,...
- 6/1/2013
- Digital Spy
They've survived blind auditions and battle rounds, and now each coach has their final teams ready to take to the knockout stage. With each coach looking for something different from all the contestants, it's a varied bunch of talent. So which judge do you think has the best team? Let us know...
Team Jessie
Jessie has a quirky selection of singers. Her team is made up of Ash Morgan, Sarah Cassidy and Matt Henry. Letitia Grant Brown, Trevor Francis, Danny County and Lovelle Hill complete her team.
Team will
will has gone for variety on his team, which sees Jordan Lee Davies, Cleo Higgins and John Pritchard all take up a spot. Moni Tivony, Lemuel Knights, Leanna Jarvis and Leah McFall make up the remaining members.
Team Tom
He won the show last series, but is his team this year up to scratch? Jamie Bruce, Adam Barron, Mike Ward and...
Team Jessie
Jessie has a quirky selection of singers. Her team is made up of Ash Morgan, Sarah Cassidy and Matt Henry. Letitia Grant Brown, Trevor Francis, Danny County and Lovelle Hill complete her team.
Team will
will has gone for variety on his team, which sees Jordan Lee Davies, Cleo Higgins and John Pritchard all take up a spot. Moni Tivony, Lemuel Knights, Leanna Jarvis and Leah McFall make up the remaining members.
Team Tom
He won the show last series, but is his team this year up to scratch? Jamie Bruce, Adam Barron, Mike Ward and...
- 5/25/2013
- Digital Spy
The Winners
Jamie Bruce belted his way through to Team Tom with his version of 'When Love Comes to Town', while Ash Morgan progressed with Team Jessie thanks to his cover of 'I Won't Let You Go'.
Sarah Cassidy triumphed with Katy Perry's 'Et' to also join Team Jessie, while Jordan Lee Davies caused an upset and got the nod from will.i.am.
Cleo Higgins barged her way through a battle of egos and won a spot in Team Will, while Andrea Begley is still going strong in Team Danny.
The Steals
Matt Henry was grabbed by Jessie J after being snubbed by will in a 'tactical' move. Meanwhile, Adam was given a second chance by Sir Tom after he lost out in his battle with big Ash.
The Losers
It was the end of the road for talkative twosome Nu-tarna and soul singer Lb.
TV star...
Jamie Bruce belted his way through to Team Tom with his version of 'When Love Comes to Town', while Ash Morgan progressed with Team Jessie thanks to his cover of 'I Won't Let You Go'.
Sarah Cassidy triumphed with Katy Perry's 'Et' to also join Team Jessie, while Jordan Lee Davies caused an upset and got the nod from will.i.am.
Cleo Higgins barged her way through a battle of egos and won a spot in Team Will, while Andrea Begley is still going strong in Team Danny.
The Steals
Matt Henry was grabbed by Jessie J after being snubbed by will in a 'tactical' move. Meanwhile, Adam was given a second chance by Sir Tom after he lost out in his battle with big Ash.
The Losers
It was the end of the road for talkative twosome Nu-tarna and soul singer Lb.
TV star...
- 5/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Cleo Higgins says 'The Voice' Battle Rounds are the ''most uncomfortable part of the show''. The Cleopatra singer goes head-to-head with duo Nu-Tarna - who she is rumoured to have fallen out with - when she sings Ce Ce Peniston's 1991 hit 'Finally' on tonight's (11.05.13) episode, but she finds it ''tough'' to take her rivals ''down'' vocally. She said: ''It's a bit of a toughie. There's a lot going on with the battles. It's the most uncomfortable part of the show for me because you're not just proving yourself, you're proving yourself against who they are putting you up...
- 5/11/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Cleo Higgins says 'The Voice' Battle Rounds are the ''most uncomfortable part of the show''. The Cleopatra singer goes head-to-head with duo Nu-Tarna - who she is rumoured to have fallen out with - when she sings Ce Ce Peniston's 1991 hit 'Finally' on tonight's (11.05.13) episode, but she finds it ''tough'' to take her rivals ''down'' vocally. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''It's a bit of a toughie. There's a lot going on with the battles. It's the most uncomfortable part of the show for me because you're not just proving yourself, you're proving yourself against who they are...
- 5/11/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The Voice acts Cleo Higgins and duo Nu-Tarna clash in this weekend's Battle Rounds in what has been dubbed the "battle of the egos".
will.i.am's two acts go head-to-head in a sing-off, but behind-the-scenes, ex-Cleopatra star Higgins has a falling out with her rivals.
Nu-Tarna asks will if they are allowed to do harmonies in the battle, while the Black Eyed Peas star tells them that anything goes in the Battle Rounds.
"In her head, she's a winner already. She knocked us out last week," say Nu-Tarna. "This battle is going to be so explosive."
A defiant Higgins comments: "I will step myself in front of anyone who gets in the way."
Watching from the sidelines as the two acts argue over overlapping vocals, will.i.am's Battle Adviser Dante Santiago comments: "There's a battle in a battle here. The battle of the egos."
will.i.am...
will.i.am's two acts go head-to-head in a sing-off, but behind-the-scenes, ex-Cleopatra star Higgins has a falling out with her rivals.
Nu-Tarna asks will if they are allowed to do harmonies in the battle, while the Black Eyed Peas star tells them that anything goes in the Battle Rounds.
"In her head, she's a winner already. She knocked us out last week," say Nu-Tarna. "This battle is going to be so explosive."
A defiant Higgins comments: "I will step myself in front of anyone who gets in the way."
Watching from the sidelines as the two acts argue over overlapping vocals, will.i.am's Battle Adviser Dante Santiago comments: "There's a battle in a battle here. The battle of the egos."
will.i.am...
- 5/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy can reveal the first pairings and songs for this year's The Voice UK Battle Rounds.
The first episode this Saturday (May 11) will see six pairs of contestants chosen by Jessie J, will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue in the Blind Auditions go head-to-head singing the same track at the same time.
Team will.i.am members Matt Henry and Jordan Lee Davies will face off on Stevie Wonder's 'Do I Do', before Nu-Tarna and Cleopatra star Cleo Higgins take on CeCe's Peniston's 'Finally'.
Jessie J will also see four of her acts sing for survival - Katie Benbow and Sarah Cassidy will tackle Katy Perry's 'Et', and Ash Morgan and Adam Barron attempt to impress with James Morrison's 'I Won't Let You Go'.
Blind contestant Andrea Begley and Hollyoaks actress Alice Barlow will sing Birdy's 'People Help The People' in a bid to stay on Team Danny,...
The first episode this Saturday (May 11) will see six pairs of contestants chosen by Jessie J, will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue in the Blind Auditions go head-to-head singing the same track at the same time.
Team will.i.am members Matt Henry and Jordan Lee Davies will face off on Stevie Wonder's 'Do I Do', before Nu-Tarna and Cleopatra star Cleo Higgins take on CeCe's Peniston's 'Finally'.
Jessie J will also see four of her acts sing for survival - Katie Benbow and Sarah Cassidy will tackle Katy Perry's 'Et', and Ash Morgan and Adam Barron attempt to impress with James Morrison's 'I Won't Let You Go'.
Blind contestant Andrea Begley and Hollyoaks actress Alice Barlow will sing Birdy's 'People Help The People' in a bid to stay on Team Danny,...
- 5/9/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK coach Jessie J was heckled by the audience after commenting that a performance in this week's Battle Rounds gave her "a headache", Digital Spy can reveal.
The coach was forced to defend herself during filming after being left unimpressed by Team will.i.am members Cleo Higgins and Nu-Tarna's "messy" performance of 'Finally' by CeCe Peniston.
"I've got to be honest, cos I always am... I have a headache," she said. "It was a lot. It was too much. You guys are great singers, but you didn't listen."
She continued: "It was messy... I wanted to come up and say, 'Just take a chill'."
When a member of the crowd shouted out in disagreement, the 'Domino' star stated: "Singing loud doesn't mean it's brilliant."
After will.i.am chose between the acts, Jessie further explained herself to the loser of the Battle as they waited to...
The coach was forced to defend herself during filming after being left unimpressed by Team will.i.am members Cleo Higgins and Nu-Tarna's "messy" performance of 'Finally' by CeCe Peniston.
"I've got to be honest, cos I always am... I have a headache," she said. "It was a lot. It was too much. You guys are great singers, but you didn't listen."
She continued: "It was messy... I wanted to come up and say, 'Just take a chill'."
When a member of the crowd shouted out in disagreement, the 'Domino' star stated: "Singing loud doesn't mean it's brilliant."
After will.i.am chose between the acts, Jessie further explained herself to the loser of the Battle as they waited to...
- 5/9/2013
- Digital Spy
Cleo Higgins says 'The Voice' Battle Rounds are the ''most uncomfortable part of the show''. The Cleopatra singer goes head-to-head with duo Nu-Tarna - who she is rumoured to have fallen out with - when she sings Ce Ce Peniston's 1991 hit 'Finally' on tonight's (11.05.13) episode, but she finds it ''tough'' to take her rivals ''down'' vocally. She said: ''It's a bit of a toughie. There's a lot going on with the battles. It's the most uncomfortable part of the show for me because you're not just proving yourself, you're proving yourself against who they are putting you up...
- 5/9/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
It's nearly Battle Rounds time on The Voice UK. The stage in the competition where the acts warble for their lives and reach for notes so high that Jessie couldn't reach them on a step ladder.
But before the acts go head-to-head and vocally spar, there's just enough time for Digital Spy to quickly pick out its 10 favourite singers from the Blind Auditions. Keep reading to find out who made the cut...
Ash Morgan
A big man. An even bigger voice. A fully deserved full house of turns. Warning: Video includes the cheesiest of will.i.am grins.
Leah McFall
Her quirky vocal style will divide viewers. For some she's the most intriguing and coolest act on the show. For others she's more irritating than a Jessie J gurn. Make up your own mind.
Mike Ward
He looks all scary and stuff. And then he sings. The country music cousin of X Factor's Shayne.
But before the acts go head-to-head and vocally spar, there's just enough time for Digital Spy to quickly pick out its 10 favourite singers from the Blind Auditions. Keep reading to find out who made the cut...
Ash Morgan
A big man. An even bigger voice. A fully deserved full house of turns. Warning: Video includes the cheesiest of will.i.am grins.
Leah McFall
Her quirky vocal style will divide viewers. For some she's the most intriguing and coolest act on the show. For others she's more irritating than a Jessie J gurn. Make up your own mind.
Mike Ward
He looks all scary and stuff. And then he sings. The country music cousin of X Factor's Shayne.
- 5/7/2013
- Digital Spy
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