The Voice UK winner Stevie McCrorie is on course to top the charts with his debut single - according to early sales figures.
The Scottish firefighter - who was crowned the winner of the show's fourth series on Saturday (April 4) - is currently 5,000 copies ahead of his nearest rival.
His cover of 'Lost Stars', which was originally recorded by Maroon 5's Adam Levine, was released just hours after his victory.
However, Nick Jonas's 'Jealous', Pep & Rash's 'Rumours' and Jess Glynne's 'Hold My Hand' could yet prevent McCrorie from top spot at the end of the week.
McCrorie is set to become the first Voice UK winner to score a number one single if he maintains his current lead - and will certainly beat the Voice winner's record set by series two winner Andrea Begley, who reached number 30 with her cover of Evanescence's 'My Immortal'.
McCrorie told viewers...
The Scottish firefighter - who was crowned the winner of the show's fourth series on Saturday (April 4) - is currently 5,000 copies ahead of his nearest rival.
His cover of 'Lost Stars', which was originally recorded by Maroon 5's Adam Levine, was released just hours after his victory.
However, Nick Jonas's 'Jealous', Pep & Rash's 'Rumours' and Jess Glynne's 'Hold My Hand' could yet prevent McCrorie from top spot at the end of the week.
McCrorie is set to become the first Voice UK winner to score a number one single if he maintains his current lead - and will certainly beat the Voice winner's record set by series two winner Andrea Begley, who reached number 30 with her cover of Evanescence's 'My Immortal'.
McCrorie told viewers...
- 4/7/2015
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK winner Jermain Jackman has announced his signing to London Records, part of Universal Music.
Jackman is currently in the studio working on his debut album with some "very special guests", and plans to release the record later this year.
The 19-year-old from Hackney won the recent series of the TV show after beating finalists Sally Barker, Jamie Johnson and Christina Marie.
Jackman said: "I'm really excited to be a part of Universal Music and London Records and I'm ready to make some great music."
The singer's cover and winning performance of 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' previously reached number 39 in the iTunes chart.
Jackman, who was coached on the show by will.i.am, said last month that he doesn't feel any pressure to succeed and isn't concerned about the fate of previous winners of the show.
will.i.am has collaborated with former...
Jackman is currently in the studio working on his debut album with some "very special guests", and plans to release the record later this year.
The 19-year-old from Hackney won the recent series of the TV show after beating finalists Sally Barker, Jamie Johnson and Christina Marie.
Jackman said: "I'm really excited to be a part of Universal Music and London Records and I'm ready to make some great music."
The singer's cover and winning performance of 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' previously reached number 39 in the iTunes chart.
Jackman, who was coached on the show by will.i.am, said last month that he doesn't feel any pressure to succeed and isn't concerned about the fate of previous winners of the show.
will.i.am has collaborated with former...
- 6/19/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK winner Jermain Jackman has stated that he doesn't feel any pressure to succeed, drawing comparisons to the prime minister.
Jackman said that he isn't concerned with what previous winners of the BBC singing show have achieved, instead concentrating on his own career, reports BBC Newsbeat.
"I'm just focusing on what I'm doing," he explained. "It's like the president or prime minister - he's not going to focus on what his predecessors have done.
"He is going to focus on what he's going to do to change, and that's what I'm going to focus on."
The Voice UK has been criticised in the past for not producing any enduring stars.
Leanne Mitchell, who won the 2012 series, was dropped by her label earlier this year after failing to make the top 100 with her debut album.
Andrea Begley, last year's winner, managed to enter the top 10 with her album. However,...
Jackman said that he isn't concerned with what previous winners of the BBC singing show have achieved, instead concentrating on his own career, reports BBC Newsbeat.
"I'm just focusing on what I'm doing," he explained. "It's like the president or prime minister - he's not going to focus on what his predecessors have done.
"He is going to focus on what he's going to do to change, and that's what I'm going to focus on."
The Voice UK has been criticised in the past for not producing any enduring stars.
Leanne Mitchell, who won the 2012 series, was dropped by her label earlier this year after failing to make the top 100 with her debut album.
Andrea Begley, last year's winner, managed to enter the top 10 with her album. However,...
- 5/1/2014
- Digital Spy
You've got to feel a bit sorry for Jermain Jackman. When he was announced as the winner of The Voice 2014 - to much confetti and fanfare - the overwhelming reaction was one of, well, surprise. He wasn't the Digital Spy favourite (Christina Marie). He wasn't the bookies' favourite (Sally Barker). But he was the winner.
Now that the dust has settled a little, though, could Jermain actually be just the winner that The Voice needs? We've heard plenty of slightly mean-spirited snark about how The Voice is yet to produce a star - Leanne Mitchell and Andrea Begley, the first two champions, have so far failed to set the charts alight.
The Voice's future is secure, at least for now - two more series have been ordered by the BBC - but its credibility could begin to be questioned if it doesn't start spinning out successes soon. This is...
Now that the dust has settled a little, though, could Jermain actually be just the winner that The Voice needs? We've heard plenty of slightly mean-spirited snark about how The Voice is yet to produce a star - Leanne Mitchell and Andrea Begley, the first two champions, have so far failed to set the charts alight.
The Voice's future is secure, at least for now - two more series have been ordered by the BBC - but its credibility could begin to be questioned if it doesn't start spinning out successes soon. This is...
- 4/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole called will.i.am's watch-phone during tonight's live final of The Voice to praise his act Jermain Jackman.
Jackman went on to win this year's series, beating fellow finalists Sally Barker, Christina Marie and Jamie Johnson.
Hello, @CherylCole? #TheVoiceUKFINAL pic.twitter.com/r0lwpZjdeP
— BBC One (@BBCOne) April 5, 2014
Cole called will.i.am live on air while he was critiquing Jermain's performance of Miley Cyrus's 'Wrecking Ball' earlier in the evening.
As a result of technical problems, viewers could not hear exactly what Cole was saying, but will.i.am confirmed that she had called to praise his act's performance.
"Cheryl Cole just said you were amazing," he told the 19-year-old.
Following his victory, Cole tweeted: "YESsss Jermain!!! Congrats @iamwill love ya #Dopesh*t p.s call me"
YESsss Jermain!!! Congrats @iamwill love ya #Dopesh*t p.s call me
— Cheryl Cole (@CherylCole) April 5, 2014
Jackman becomes the...
Jackman went on to win this year's series, beating fellow finalists Sally Barker, Christina Marie and Jamie Johnson.
Hello, @CherylCole? #TheVoiceUKFINAL pic.twitter.com/r0lwpZjdeP
— BBC One (@BBCOne) April 5, 2014
Cole called will.i.am live on air while he was critiquing Jermain's performance of Miley Cyrus's 'Wrecking Ball' earlier in the evening.
As a result of technical problems, viewers could not hear exactly what Cole was saying, but will.i.am confirmed that she had called to praise his act's performance.
"Cheryl Cole just said you were amazing," he told the 19-year-old.
Following his victory, Cole tweeted: "YESsss Jermain!!! Congrats @iamwill love ya #Dopesh*t p.s call me"
YESsss Jermain!!! Congrats @iamwill love ya #Dopesh*t p.s call me
— Cheryl Cole (@CherylCole) April 5, 2014
Jackman becomes the...
- 4/5/2014
- Digital Spy
This year's Voice UK finalists have said they are determined not to turn out like previous winners.
The first series of the show was won by Leanne Mitchell who has since failed to have a hit song. Andrea Begley went on to win the second series, but has also failed to storm the charts.
Jamie Johnson, who is the final remaining member of Team Kylie, told The Sun that the former winners hadn't worked hard enough to become successful.
"None of us are Andrea," he said. "You don't stop trying after The Voice and just become a star. It doesn't work like that.
"You have to keep grabbing for things. The record label is not going to just say you are playing at the O2 and 20,000 tickets have been sold."
Christina Marie Wickens added: "You have to keep going and do all the promo stuff. You can't expect somebody to do it for you.
The first series of the show was won by Leanne Mitchell who has since failed to have a hit song. Andrea Begley went on to win the second series, but has also failed to storm the charts.
Jamie Johnson, who is the final remaining member of Team Kylie, told The Sun that the former winners hadn't worked hard enough to become successful.
"None of us are Andrea," he said. "You don't stop trying after The Voice and just become a star. It doesn't work like that.
"You have to keep grabbing for things. The record label is not going to just say you are playing at the O2 and 20,000 tickets have been sold."
Christina Marie Wickens added: "You have to keep going and do all the promo stuff. You can't expect somebody to do it for you.
- 4/5/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice coach Ricky Wilson has suggested that the show's previous winners Leanne Mitchell and Andrea Begley didn't work hard enough for success.
Begley and Mitchell have failed to make much of an impact on the charts but Wilson has now told the Radio Times that he believes they could have done more.
"They didn't see it through," he said. "That sounds harsh, but it's not like you go straight to number one when you get a record deal. That's where the hard work starts."
Wilson - whose last remaining team member is Christina Marie - added that he would fight for his acts if they won the show, saying: "I'd be marching them into my label, Universal, and I wouldn't give up until something happened."
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman - who revealed that he enjoys "warm TV like Gogglebox and Bake Off" - also admitted that it would be...
Begley and Mitchell have failed to make much of an impact on the charts but Wilson has now told the Radio Times that he believes they could have done more.
"They didn't see it through," he said. "That sounds harsh, but it's not like you go straight to number one when you get a record deal. That's where the hard work starts."
Wilson - whose last remaining team member is Christina Marie - added that he would fight for his acts if they won the show, saying: "I'd be marching them into my label, Universal, and I wouldn't give up until something happened."
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman - who revealed that he enjoys "warm TV like Gogglebox and Bake Off" - also admitted that it would be...
- 4/1/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has released the first footage from series three of The Voice UK, showcasing the new-look lineup of judges.
Newcomers Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson join will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones for a cover of 'I Predict A Riot' in the short clip.
Watch the launch trailer for The Voice UK:
Series three begins its search for a new singing superstar this weekend and joining the new panel of coaches are new hosts Emma Willis and Marvin Humes.
Humes recently hailed Minogue's impact on the show, telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
The first two series of The Voice were won by Leanne Mitchell and Andrea Begley.
The Voice UK returns on Saturday (January 11) on BBC One.
Newcomers Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson join will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones for a cover of 'I Predict A Riot' in the short clip.
Watch the launch trailer for The Voice UK:
Series three begins its search for a new singing superstar this weekend and joining the new panel of coaches are new hosts Emma Willis and Marvin Humes.
Humes recently hailed Minogue's impact on the show, telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
The first two series of The Voice were won by Leanne Mitchell and Andrea Begley.
The Voice UK returns on Saturday (January 11) on BBC One.
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Andrea Begley thinks Kylie Minogue and will.i.am will have good banter on 'The Voice'. The 27-year-old singer, who won the BBC talent show earlier this year, believes the Australian star will be a ''great asset'' to the programme, and she is expecting the 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker to bring plenty of ''sparkle'' to the panel. She said: ''I'm really looking forward to hearing the banter between will and Kylie. He's really wacky but he's very cool and very funny. ''I think she's got a fantastic personality and obviously a wealth of experience. She will be a great asset to any of...
- 11/5/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Andrea Begley thinks Kylie Minogue and will.i.am will have good banter on 'The Voice'. The 27-year-old singer, who won the BBC talent show earlier this year, believes the Australian star will be a ''great asset'' to the programme, and she is expecting the 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker to bring plenty of ''sparkle'' to the panel. She said: ''I'm really looking forward to hearing the banter between will and Kylie. He's really wacky but he's very cool and very funny. ''I think she's got a fantastic personality and obviously a wealth of experience. She will be a great asset to any of...
- 11/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The Voice UK winner Andrea Begley has called for the show's Battle Rounds to be axed from its next series.
The show's reigning champion argued that the head-to-head contests can be "offputting" for viewers as hopefuls attempt to "oversing [each] other".
Speaking to Digital Spy, Begley said: "I think sometimes the format in the middle, the Battles and stuff, people find a little bit offputting. I'd say that's what the producers are usually scratching their heads over.
"In some ways the performance of the song can suffer because one party's trying to oversing the other, and I don't necessarily know if that works sometimes.
"I think maybe sticking to the Knockouts and maybe reducing the Battles or getting rid of them is the way to go. For me, it's the part that if I was sitting back as a viewer I would like the least."
Begley also predicted that new Voice...
The show's reigning champion argued that the head-to-head contests can be "offputting" for viewers as hopefuls attempt to "oversing [each] other".
Speaking to Digital Spy, Begley said: "I think sometimes the format in the middle, the Battles and stuff, people find a little bit offputting. I'd say that's what the producers are usually scratching their heads over.
"In some ways the performance of the song can suffer because one party's trying to oversing the other, and I don't necessarily know if that works sometimes.
"I think maybe sticking to the Knockouts and maybe reducing the Battles or getting rid of them is the way to go. For me, it's the part that if I was sitting back as a viewer I would like the least."
Begley also predicted that new Voice...
- 10/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Voice UK series two winner Andrea Begley spoke to Digital Spy at this week's TV Choice Awards and revealed that she "couldn't wait" for the public to hear her debut album The Message.
Watch Andrea Begley chatting to Digital Spy at the TV Choice Awards:
The Message is released on October 21 on Universal Music and features covers of Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing in the Dark' and Jake Bugg's 'Lightning Bolt'.
Speaking about the choice of tracks, Begley told DS that 99.9% of the ideas on the album were her own.
She also revealed that her choice for a replacement coach on next year's series of The Voice would be Adele.
The Voice UK returns in 2014 with a new coach lineup. Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue will be replaced by two new music stars.
Tom Jones and will.i.am are expected to return for the third run of the BBC talent show.
Watch Andrea Begley chatting to Digital Spy at the TV Choice Awards:
The Message is released on October 21 on Universal Music and features covers of Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing in the Dark' and Jake Bugg's 'Lightning Bolt'.
Speaking about the choice of tracks, Begley told DS that 99.9% of the ideas on the album were her own.
She also revealed that her choice for a replacement coach on next year's series of The Voice would be Adele.
The Voice UK returns in 2014 with a new coach lineup. Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue will be replaced by two new music stars.
Tom Jones and will.i.am are expected to return for the third run of the BBC talent show.
- 9/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Kylie Minogue could be in line to replace Jessie J on The Voice UK, according to reports.
BBC executives have offered the 45-year-old Australian popstar £500,000 to join the show when it returns for its third series, claims The Mirror.
A source close to the programme reportedly said that bosses are "pulling out all the stops" to ensure Minogue joins the 2014 mentor panel.
The singer and actress was rumoured to have turned down a £1 million contract to appear on The Voice UK when it launched in 2012.
Jessie J, who appeared on the first two series of the BBC One talent competition, ruled herself out of returning for a third stint in the red chair following the conclusion of this year's run.
The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue will also not return, despite having mentored Andrea Begley to victory this year.
will.i.am is reportedly planning to return to the show, but...
BBC executives have offered the 45-year-old Australian popstar £500,000 to join the show when it returns for its third series, claims The Mirror.
A source close to the programme reportedly said that bosses are "pulling out all the stops" to ensure Minogue joins the 2014 mentor panel.
The singer and actress was rumoured to have turned down a £1 million contract to appear on The Voice UK when it launched in 2012.
Jessie J, who appeared on the first two series of the BBC One talent competition, ruled herself out of returning for a third stint in the red chair following the conclusion of this year's run.
The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue will also not return, despite having mentored Andrea Begley to victory this year.
will.i.am is reportedly planning to return to the show, but...
- 8/24/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK star Danny O'Donoghue has become the second coach to quit the show.
The Irish musician, who won the last series with his act Andrea Begley, announced today (July 16) that he will not be returning for a third year due to recording commitments with The Script.
"I had two wonderful seasons on The Voice and as everybody knows I gave it my heart and soul and couldn't be more proud of the show and what we have achieved," he wrote on Twitter.
"My focus will be on The Script moving forward as we are about to embark on the most important part of our career as a band."
The BBC confirmed the news on its official Twitter, writing: "Danny O'Donoghue, will not be returning to @BBCTheVoiceUK for next year's series due to recording commitments with The Script.
"Danny has been a star on #TheVoiceUK but we understand that...
The Irish musician, who won the last series with his act Andrea Begley, announced today (July 16) that he will not be returning for a third year due to recording commitments with The Script.
"I had two wonderful seasons on The Voice and as everybody knows I gave it my heart and soul and couldn't be more proud of the show and what we have achieved," he wrote on Twitter.
"My focus will be on The Script moving forward as we are about to embark on the most important part of our career as a band."
The BBC confirmed the news on its official Twitter, writing: "Danny O'Donoghue, will not be returning to @BBCTheVoiceUK for next year's series due to recording commitments with The Script.
"Danny has been a star on #TheVoiceUK but we understand that...
- 7/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Sir Elton John has criticised The Voice for producing "nonentities".
The pop icon slammed the talent show format on both sides of the Atlantic for focusing too much on the coaches and not the contestants.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, he said: "The Voice is all about watching the judges, it is in America.
"Nobody on The Voice in America has had a hit record. Nobody on The Voice in England has had a hit record - they're nonentities."
John also criticised talent shows in general for putting hopefuls in the limelight too quickly.
"Television and video have done a lot of damage to music. They've propelled people into stardom that aren't ready for it, you know, and can't sustain it. And they're only as good as the next song.
"I hate that. I hate people being cast aside. It breaks my heart to see people like Michelle McManus...
The pop icon slammed the talent show format on both sides of the Atlantic for focusing too much on the coaches and not the contestants.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, he said: "The Voice is all about watching the judges, it is in America.
"Nobody on The Voice in America has had a hit record. Nobody on The Voice in England has had a hit record - they're nonentities."
John also criticised talent shows in general for putting hopefuls in the limelight too quickly.
"Television and video have done a lot of damage to music. They've propelled people into stardom that aren't ready for it, you know, and can't sustain it. And they're only as good as the next song.
"I hate that. I hate people being cast aside. It breaks my heart to see people like Michelle McManus...
- 7/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Dawn O'Porter didn't want Andrea Begley to win 'The Voice'. The 34-year-old TV star is a huge fan of the BBC One talent contest, but she was disappointed with the end result of the second series and thinks bookie's favourite Leah McFall would have been a more suitable winner because she's got what it takes to sell out London's The O2. While promoting Jacob's Creek, the official wine of Wimbledon, Dawn said: ''I love, love, love 'The Voice' but I think the result was wrong. I think the person who should have won it was Leah and that would have...
- 7/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Dawn O'Porter didn't want Andrea Begley to win 'The Voice'. The 34-year-old TV star is a huge fan of the BBC One talent contest, but she was disappointed with the end result of the second series and thinks bookie's favourite Leah McFall would have been a more suitable winner because she's got what it takes to sell out London's The O2. While promoting Jacob's Creek, the official wine of Wimbledon, Dawn said: ''I love, love, love 'The Voice' but I think the result was wrong. I think the person who should have won it was Leah and that would have...
- 7/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The BBC has responded to viewer complaints about Holly Willoughby's revealing dress on The Voice UK's final.
Willoughby wore a plunging back maxi dress on Saturday night's show - which saw Andrea Begley win the competition - sparking 139 complaints from BBC One viewers, Broadcast reports.
"We're sorry if some viewers found Holly's dress to be unsuitable," a BBC spokesperson said.
"Holly enjoys fashion and we felt the dress she wore for the live final of The Voice UK was glamorous and wholly appropriate for the occasion."
The source added that the dress did not go "against audience expectations for a TV spectacle such as this".
The Voice UK final - aired from 7.15pm to 9.30pm - pulled in an average of 7.24m viewers, its highest ratings since May 5. The show peaked at 8.04m.
> will.i.am to work on "original songs" with Voice star Leah McFall
Watch Andrea Begley...
Willoughby wore a plunging back maxi dress on Saturday night's show - which saw Andrea Begley win the competition - sparking 139 complaints from BBC One viewers, Broadcast reports.
"We're sorry if some viewers found Holly's dress to be unsuitable," a BBC spokesperson said.
"Holly enjoys fashion and we felt the dress she wore for the live final of The Voice UK was glamorous and wholly appropriate for the occasion."
The source added that the dress did not go "against audience expectations for a TV spectacle such as this".
The Voice UK final - aired from 7.15pm to 9.30pm - pulled in an average of 7.24m viewers, its highest ratings since May 5. The show peaked at 8.04m.
> will.i.am to work on "original songs" with Voice star Leah McFall
Watch Andrea Begley...
- 6/25/2013
- Digital Spy
will.i.am has confirmed plans to work with The Voice UK finalist Leah McFall.
The producer and rapper has told fans that he will fly McFall out to New York City next week to work on new material with his team.
"Its time to focus and build...let's go @leahmcfallmusic...I'm so pumped....me and leah will start next week... #newORIGINALsongs," will.i.am tweeted.
"As a matter of fact...let's start in nyc next week...somebody wake up the wizards...let's make magic @leahmcfallmusic."
Although she did not win the BBC One talent show, McFall managed to claim a Top 10 hit with 'I Will Survive' earlier this month.
Photo gallery - The Voice UK's final:The achievement made her the first ever Voice UK contestant to reach the Top 10.
McFall was runner-up to Voice UK 2013 winner Andrea Begley on Saturday night (June 22).
Watch Leah McFall perform...
The producer and rapper has told fans that he will fly McFall out to New York City next week to work on new material with his team.
"Its time to focus and build...let's go @leahmcfallmusic...I'm so pumped....me and leah will start next week... #newORIGINALsongs," will.i.am tweeted.
"As a matter of fact...let's start in nyc next week...somebody wake up the wizards...let's make magic @leahmcfallmusic."
Although she did not win the BBC One talent show, McFall managed to claim a Top 10 hit with 'I Will Survive' earlier this month.
Photo gallery - The Voice UK's final:The achievement made her the first ever Voice UK contestant to reach the Top 10.
McFall was runner-up to Voice UK 2013 winner Andrea Begley on Saturday night (June 22).
Watch Leah McFall perform...
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
London - The Voice UK season two finale on BBC One on Saturday drew an average audience of 7.2 million, slightly more than the final episode of the first season of the singing competition. The show reached a 34.8 percent share of all TV viewers. Last year's season closer had averaged 7.1 million viewers for a 34.2 percent share. Photos: 'The Voice' Teams: Season 4's Performers The finale saw an audience gain of 1.4 million over the previous week's episode and drew the music competition's highest ratings since early May. Andrea Begley was crowned the show's
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- 6/24/2013
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
will.i.am reportedly stormed off the set of The Voice UK after Andrea Begley was announced as the winner.
Begley, who was by coached by Danny O'Donoghue, beat fellow finalists Mike Ward, Leah McFall and Matt Henry on Saturday's (June 22) final.
A source present at the final told Digital Spy that will.i.am "walked off stage from his chair looking really cheesed off and shaking his head" after Begley's win was announced.
When cameras later cut to the coaches after Holly Willoughby interviewed Begley about her victory, only Jessie J and Tom Jones were shown in their chairs, with O'Donoghue already on stage.
The Black Eyed Peas singer later reappeared on stage with the other coaches halfway through Begley's performance of 'My Immortal', after allegedly being told to return after consoling his act McFall.
Earlier this month, will.i.am revealed his fears that The Voice UK would...
Begley, who was by coached by Danny O'Donoghue, beat fellow finalists Mike Ward, Leah McFall and Matt Henry on Saturday's (June 22) final.
A source present at the final told Digital Spy that will.i.am "walked off stage from his chair looking really cheesed off and shaking his head" after Begley's win was announced.
When cameras later cut to the coaches after Holly Willoughby interviewed Begley about her victory, only Jessie J and Tom Jones were shown in their chairs, with O'Donoghue already on stage.
The Black Eyed Peas singer later reappeared on stage with the other coaches halfway through Begley's performance of 'My Immortal', after allegedly being told to return after consoling his act McFall.
Earlier this month, will.i.am revealed his fears that The Voice UK would...
- 6/23/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice' judge will.i.am is disappointed that Andrea Begley won the show. The singer impressed viewers with her performances during the final of the TV talent show last night (23.06.13) but the Black Eyed Peas star seemed devastated she won over his protege - and bookie's favourite - Leah McFall. He tweeted: ''You should feel the audiences vibration in the room [tonight] after the publics vote...its #unexplainable...so sad...#perplexed. (sic)'' Although will.i.am backtracked slightly, he still hinted Leah - who he recently described as a ''golden child'' - should have walked away at the show's winner. He also wrote: ''Andrea is amazing...#dontGETmeWRONG...but we know who...
- 6/23/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The final of The Voice UK attracted 7.24m (34.8%) viewers from 7.15pm on Saturday night (June 22), overnight data suggests.
The BBC One show, which saw Andrea Begley score a surprise victory, was up 1.43m on last week's episode and achieved its highest ratings since May 5. It peaked at 8.04m.
ITV aired Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire? at 7.15pm, interesting 2.2m (11.2%). The Nation's Favourite Dance Moment followed at 8.15pm with 1.9m (8.9%).
Ratings for Us thriller The Americans continued to fall with 900k (4.4%) at 9.45pm, down 200k on last week.
Back on BBC One, Casualty was watched by 4.57m (21.6%) at 9.45pm and Match of the Day pulled in 1.79m (13.9%) at 10.30pm.
BBC Two aired The Many Faces of Helen Mirren from 8pm, with 1.2m (5.6%) tuning in. It was followed by movie Calendar Girls with 1.82m (8.8%) at 9pm.
Channel 4 showed The World's Weirdest Weather to 700k (3.7%) at 7pm and Grand Designs to 800k (3.8%) an hour later.
The BBC One show, which saw Andrea Begley score a surprise victory, was up 1.43m on last week's episode and achieved its highest ratings since May 5. It peaked at 8.04m.
ITV aired Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire? at 7.15pm, interesting 2.2m (11.2%). The Nation's Favourite Dance Moment followed at 8.15pm with 1.9m (8.9%).
Ratings for Us thriller The Americans continued to fall with 900k (4.4%) at 9.45pm, down 200k on last week.
Back on BBC One, Casualty was watched by 4.57m (21.6%) at 9.45pm and Match of the Day pulled in 1.79m (13.9%) at 10.30pm.
BBC Two aired The Many Faces of Helen Mirren from 8pm, with 1.2m (5.6%) tuning in. It was followed by movie Calendar Girls with 1.82m (8.8%) at 9pm.
Channel 4 showed The World's Weirdest Weather to 700k (3.7%) at 7pm and Grand Designs to 800k (3.8%) an hour later.
- 6/23/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK's second series drew to a close this evening (June 22), and saw Andrea Begley crowned as this year's winner.
The Team Danny singer fought off competition from favourite Leah McFall, country singer Mike Ward and Matt Henry, who was eliminated in fourth place earlier in the evening.
Begley, 27, has secured herself a recording contract after impressing viewers with performances of 'My Immortal' and audition track 'Angel'.
She also shared the stage with mentor Danny O'Donoghue and his Script bandmates for a performance of 'Hall of Fame'.
Jessie J performed 'Never Too Much' with Matt Henry, while will.i.am collaborated with Leah McFall on new single 'Bang Bang'.
Sir Tom Jones performed his 1966 single 'Green, Green Grass of Home' with Mike Ward.
After Begley's victory, O'Donoghue told her that she was an "inspiration" to him, adding that she had taught him more than he'd taught her.
See...
The Team Danny singer fought off competition from favourite Leah McFall, country singer Mike Ward and Matt Henry, who was eliminated in fourth place earlier in the evening.
Begley, 27, has secured herself a recording contract after impressing viewers with performances of 'My Immortal' and audition track 'Angel'.
She also shared the stage with mentor Danny O'Donoghue and his Script bandmates for a performance of 'Hall of Fame'.
Jessie J performed 'Never Too Much' with Matt Henry, while will.i.am collaborated with Leah McFall on new single 'Bang Bang'.
Sir Tom Jones performed his 1966 single 'Green, Green Grass of Home' with Mike Ward.
After Begley's victory, O'Donoghue told her that she was an "inspiration" to him, adding that she had taught him more than he'd taught her.
See...
- 6/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Andrea Begley has won The Voice UK 2013.
The 27-year-old singer emerged victorious in the series ahead of finalists Mike Ward, Leah McFall and Matt Henry, and has secured herself a recording contract.
Leah McFall had been widely tipped to take this year's crown after the chart success of her cover of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive'.
However, it was Begley who impressed viewers with her performances of 'My Immortal', 'Angel' and 'Hall of Fame' with The Script.
After her victory, she told host Holly Willoughby: "I actually can't speak. I never ever, ever could have imagined this.
"Honestly, first and foremost I have to thank everyone at home for voting for me. Hopefully I will try my best to put your vote to good use and be a success. Thank you so much."
Mentor Danny O'Donoghue hailed her win, adding that Begley was an "inspiration" to him.
The 27-year-old singer emerged victorious in the series ahead of finalists Mike Ward, Leah McFall and Matt Henry, and has secured herself a recording contract.
Leah McFall had been widely tipped to take this year's crown after the chart success of her cover of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive'.
However, it was Begley who impressed viewers with her performances of 'My Immortal', 'Angel' and 'Hall of Fame' with The Script.
After her victory, she told host Holly Willoughby: "I actually can't speak. I never ever, ever could have imagined this.
"Honestly, first and foremost I have to thank everyone at home for voting for me. Hopefully I will try my best to put your vote to good use and be a success. Thank you so much."
Mentor Danny O'Donoghue hailed her win, adding that Begley was an "inspiration" to him.
- 6/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Will.i.am says ''golden child'' Leah McFall will give 'The Voice' its first global superstar. The 23-year-old singer is joined by Mike Ward, Andrea Begley and Matt Henry in the final of the TV singing contest tonight (22.06.13) and her mentor has predicted she will have a big future. He told The Sun newspaper: ''There's something new in the universe. Remember like the golden child ... The second coming. ''Out of every single person that I've seen from last year to this year, Leah is the best artist. ''She's quirky, she's unique. There have been great signers but she has the greater shot to have...
- 6/22/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The Voice UK's coaches have promised to put everything into making this year's winner a chart success.
Last year's victor Leanne Mitchell released her debut album last month, with little promotional support from label Universal. The LP sold just 900 copies and entered at number 134 on the album chart.
As the acts prepare for this evening's live final, the Daily Record reports that mentors Jessie J, Tom Jones, Danny O'Donoghue and will.i.am are planning to throw their weight behind the winner.
Jessie J reportedly intends to manage Matt Henry after the show ends, saying that she has "learned more" about the process through the current series.
She said: "I've learned more. I've made notes so we can say to the label, 'This is what we want to do'. I feel like his manager. I've been a huge part of his journey to this point. I will not back down.
Last year's victor Leanne Mitchell released her debut album last month, with little promotional support from label Universal. The LP sold just 900 copies and entered at number 134 on the album chart.
As the acts prepare for this evening's live final, the Daily Record reports that mentors Jessie J, Tom Jones, Danny O'Donoghue and will.i.am are planning to throw their weight behind the winner.
Jessie J reportedly intends to manage Matt Henry after the show ends, saying that she has "learned more" about the process through the current series.
She said: "I've learned more. I've made notes so we can say to the label, 'This is what we want to do'. I feel like his manager. I've been a huge part of his journey to this point. I will not back down.
- 6/22/2013
- Digital Spy
After months of chair-spinning, warbling and Jessie J gurning, The Voice UK concludes this Saturday (June 22) with a tense grand final and special guest performances from Robbie Williams and Dizzee Rascal and Canadian crooner Michael Buble.
Digital Spy readers have been voting all week for their favourite act from the Top 4 and the results are finally revealed below.
1. Leah McFall - 46.17%
She's been the red-hot favourite since the start of the live shows and nothing has changed in your eyes over the last three weeks. With 'I Will Survive' still going strong in the iTunes chart, it would be one of the biggest ever talent show shocks if anyone else walked away the winner.
2. Mike Ward - 24.37%
The country music heartthrob will be looking to make it two wins out of two for Team Tom and he'll definitely have the mum vote on Saturday night. But does he...
Digital Spy readers have been voting all week for their favourite act from the Top 4 and the results are finally revealed below.
1. Leah McFall - 46.17%
She's been the red-hot favourite since the start of the live shows and nothing has changed in your eyes over the last three weeks. With 'I Will Survive' still going strong in the iTunes chart, it would be one of the biggest ever talent show shocks if anyone else walked away the winner.
2. Mike Ward - 24.37%
The country music heartthrob will be looking to make it two wins out of two for Team Tom and he'll definitely have the mum vote on Saturday night. But does he...
- 6/21/2013
- 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
The Voice' judge will.i.am is disappointed that Andrea Begley won the show. The singer impressed viewers with her performances during the final of the TV talent show last night (23.06.13) but the Black Eyed Peas star seemed devastated she won over his protege - and bookie's favourite - Leah McFall. He tweeted: ''You should feel the audiences vibration in the room [tonight] after the publics vote...its #unexplainable...so sad...#perplexed. (sic)'' Although will.i.am backtracked slightly, he still hinted Leah - who he recently described as a ''golden child'' - should have walked away at the show's winner. He also wrote: ''Andrea is amazing...#dontGETmeWRONG...but we know who...
- 6/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Will.i.am says ''golden child'' Leah McFall will give 'The Voice' its first global superstar. The 23-year-old singer is joined by Mike Ward, Andrea Begley and Matt Henry in the final of the TV singing contest tonight (22.06.13) and her mentor has predicted she will have a big future. He told The Sun newspaper: ''There's something new in the universe. Remember like the golden child ... The second coming. ''Out of every single person that I've seen from last year to this year, Leah is the best artist. ''She's quirky, she's unique. There have been great signers but she has the greater shot to have...
- 6/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
will.i.am, Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue will unite for a performance on this weekend's Voice UK, it has been confirmed.
The official Voice UK account tweeted: "In other news, did we mention that our coaches are performing together on Saturday? They are. And one might describe the song as 'a banger'."
Leah McFall, Matt Henry, Mike Ward and Andrea Begley are the final four contestants on this year's show, competing for the prize of a record contract.
The Voice UK - semi-final in pictures:
McFall is the current bookmakers' favourite after securing the show's biggest ever chart hit with the iTunes release of her cover of 'I Will Survive'.
The Voice UK's final airs on Saturday (June 22) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
Watch a video of the Voice coaches performing together in series one:...
The official Voice UK account tweeted: "In other news, did we mention that our coaches are performing together on Saturday? They are. And one might describe the song as 'a banger'."
Leah McFall, Matt Henry, Mike Ward and Andrea Begley are the final four contestants on this year's show, competing for the prize of a record contract.
The Voice UK - semi-final in pictures:
McFall is the current bookmakers' favourite after securing the show's biggest ever chart hit with the iTunes release of her cover of 'I Will Survive'.
The Voice UK's final airs on Saturday (June 22) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
Watch a video of the Voice coaches performing together in series one:...
- 6/18/2013
- Digital Spy
Jessie J has admitted that she is unsure about her future as a coach on The Voice UK.
The singer explained that she could be forced to quit the show to focus on her own singing career, since it currently takes up a large amount of her time.
"If I can do another series then it would be great but if I can't because of my schedule then so be it," Jessie told the Daily Star Sunday.
"I don't think people realise it takes up a lot of my time. Everything happens for a reason. I don't know what I'll do - at the moment I'm focusing on this series."
Asked if she would turn down an offer to become a judge on The X Factor, she added: "Been there. I would never go on X Factor. I'm not focused on anything to do with it.
"I just want to...
The singer explained that she could be forced to quit the show to focus on her own singing career, since it currently takes up a large amount of her time.
"If I can do another series then it would be great but if I can't because of my schedule then so be it," Jessie told the Daily Star Sunday.
"I don't think people realise it takes up a lot of my time. Everything happens for a reason. I don't know what I'll do - at the moment I'm focusing on this series."
Asked if she would turn down an offer to become a judge on The X Factor, she added: "Been there. I would never go on X Factor. I'm not focused on anything to do with it.
"I just want to...
- 6/16/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK aired its semi-final earlier this evening (June 15), which saw four artists make it to next week's final.
Matt Henry, Leah McFall, Andrea Begley and Mike Ward will go up against one another in a bid to win the show and its recording contract prize.
Each coach performed with their respective teams, with Team Jessie performing Rihanna's 'Stay' and will.i.am breakdancing during a rendition of 'Rapture'.
Danny O'Donoghue praised Mike Ward's ability to put his own spin on popular songs after he performed a country-infused version of Paloma Faith's 'Picking up the Pieces'.
Meanwhile, will.i.am was left "enchanted" by Andrea Begley's performance of 'One of Us'.
Us star Avril Lavigne and Liam Gallagher's Beady Eye took to the stage to perform their latest tracks.
The Voice UK grand final airs next Saturday (June 22) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
Matt Henry, Leah McFall, Andrea Begley and Mike Ward will go up against one another in a bid to win the show and its recording contract prize.
Each coach performed with their respective teams, with Team Jessie performing Rihanna's 'Stay' and will.i.am breakdancing during a rendition of 'Rapture'.
Danny O'Donoghue praised Mike Ward's ability to put his own spin on popular songs after he performed a country-infused version of Paloma Faith's 'Picking up the Pieces'.
Meanwhile, will.i.am was left "enchanted" by Andrea Begley's performance of 'One of Us'.
Us star Avril Lavigne and Liam Gallagher's Beady Eye took to the stage to perform their latest tracks.
The Voice UK grand final airs next Saturday (June 22) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
- 6/15/2013
- Digital Spy
Robbie Williams and Dizzee Rascal will appear on the Voice UK final.
The pair will perform their new track 'Goin' Crazy' together next Saturday (June 22).
It was previously announced that Michael Bublé will perform on the show's final. The Canadian singer will sing two tracks, with one song being made available to watch only on the BBC website.
Matt Henry, Leah McFall, Andrea Begley and Mike Ward won the public vote on tonight's semi-final and will compete against one another to win a recording contract next week.
McFall is widely tipped by bookmakers to win the show, after her rendition of 'I Will Survive' stormed the UK iTunes chart last week. It is expected to chart in the Top 10 on tomorrow evening's (June 16) UK Top 40 rundown.
will.i.am has described his artist as a "freak of nature", adding that he thinks she is better than fellow coach Jessie J.
The pair will perform their new track 'Goin' Crazy' together next Saturday (June 22).
It was previously announced that Michael Bublé will perform on the show's final. The Canadian singer will sing two tracks, with one song being made available to watch only on the BBC website.
Matt Henry, Leah McFall, Andrea Begley and Mike Ward won the public vote on tonight's semi-final and will compete against one another to win a recording contract next week.
McFall is widely tipped by bookmakers to win the show, after her rendition of 'I Will Survive' stormed the UK iTunes chart last week. It is expected to chart in the Top 10 on tomorrow evening's (June 16) UK Top 40 rundown.
will.i.am has described his artist as a "freak of nature", adding that he thinks she is better than fellow coach Jessie J.
- 6/15/2013
- 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
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 aired its first Live Show of the season this evening (June 7), exposing the contestants to the public vote.
Sarah Cassidy, Alys Williams, Mitchel Emms and Leanne Jarvis were the four to depart, with the remaining eight going through to battle it out in next week's semi-final.
There were some immense performances in tonight's show, with Jessie J describing Ash Morgan's as "the best vocal performance we've ever seen on The Voice".
Leah McFall also wowed with her rendition of 'I Will Survive', prompting will.i.am to insist that the UK had just heard "the best singer in a freaking long time".
Leah and Ash went through on Fast Passes from their coaches, while Tom Jones sent through Joseph Apostol and Andrea Begley continued via Danny O'Donoghue's pass.
The Voice UK continues on Saturday, June 15 at 7pm with its semi-final live show.
Photo...
Sarah Cassidy, Alys Williams, Mitchel Emms and Leanne Jarvis were the four to depart, with the remaining eight going through to battle it out in next week's semi-final.
There were some immense performances in tonight's show, with Jessie J describing Ash Morgan's as "the best vocal performance we've ever seen on The Voice".
Leah McFall also wowed with her rendition of 'I Will Survive', prompting will.i.am to insist that the UK had just heard "the best singer in a freaking long time".
Leah and Ash went through on Fast Passes from their coaches, while Tom Jones sent through Joseph Apostol and Andrea Begley continued via Danny O'Donoghue's pass.
The Voice UK continues on Saturday, June 15 at 7pm with its semi-final live show.
Photo...
- 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
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
Voice UK coach Danny O'Donoghue shares an intimate moment with his act Alice Barlow during this weekend's high pressure Battle Rounds.
O'Donoghue is shown cuddling and comforting the former Hollyoaks actress when she gets upset backstage.
Barlow impressed with her rendition of 'Call Me Maybe' at the Blind Auditions and she is lined up to take on Andrea Begley in the Battles.
However, the ex-actress questions her ability to take on Begley in a duet of Birdy's 'People Help The People', commenting: "Andrea's voice is so pure and innocent. I'm not used to showing who I am in front of millions of people."
O'Donoghue leans in for a hug when Barlow starts getting tearful, telling the young singer: "Come here, love. Don't cry, don't cry."
The Voice UK Battle Rounds start at 8.35pm on Saturday (May 11) on BBC One.
O'Donoghue is shown cuddling and comforting the former Hollyoaks actress when she gets upset backstage.
Barlow impressed with her rendition of 'Call Me Maybe' at the Blind Auditions and she is lined up to take on Andrea Begley in the Battles.
However, the ex-actress questions her ability to take on Begley in a duet of Birdy's 'People Help The People', commenting: "Andrea's voice is so pure and innocent. I'm not used to showing who I am in front of millions of people."
O'Donoghue leans in for a hug when Barlow starts getting tearful, telling the young singer: "Come here, love. Don't cry, don't cry."
The Voice UK Battle Rounds start at 8.35pm on Saturday (May 11) on BBC One.
- 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
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