Obviously with Rita now gone to X Factor, there'll be at least one new member to the coaches for this series.
Daily Mail claims she wouldn't have been able to commit to The Voice next year anyway "It's never been about money for Rita. She loved her time on The Voice but her diary for early 2016 meant she wouldn't be able to commit to The Voice for a second series."
Perhaps the plan all along was for Kylie to come back? I wouldn't mind Kylie getting a second series, she was ok in her first series but at least better than Jessica Cornish.
Rochelle Humes.
Adele *.*
Seriously I wouldn't mind Florence Welch, or Kylie coming back.
I'm betting Mikey's house that Paloma Faith is the new judge.
Florence would be an AMAZING choice and very inspired, though I can't see it happening but what I think the show might need is someone LA Reid-esque, a record label boss, or a radio presenter like Grimshaw, someone is who is likely to be able to turn these performers into... you know, actual hit artists with a chance of getting their songs played.
Either Paloma or Florence would be perfect imo, the latter moreso probably as she's more inspired as a choice I agree.
As long as we don't get 32 performances of Into The Blue again, I'm fine with Kylie returning.
32 performances of I Was Gonna Cancel would be amaze though *.*
The newspapers are reporting Paloma Faith is going to replace Rita.
Paloma is the perfect choice but she's consistently said she doesn't like the thought of judging people.
FKA twigs has emerged as a contender
PSYCHIC WALL.
Predicted Rochelle for Xtra Factor
Predicted Paloma Faith for The Voice.
I swear that spot on the judging panel is cursed. It's like the defense against the dark arts position.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s154/the-voice-uk/news/a656011/nicole-scherzinger-being-lined-up-to-swap-x-factor-for-the-voice-uk.html#~phcZSCFgSMJKez
Pls Nicole. She'd be perfect for The Voice - has the vocal talent and an amazing personality. She was the best thing about XF in 2012/13, so hopefully she could bring the same energy to The Voice.
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS PLZ.
She needs to release music during The Voice in order to be relevant again. I wonder if BBC Radio would support her if she became the star on The Voice. I predict her and Will.i.am would be amazing.
Please god no, she got soooo irritating on X Factor
They'll probably try to spin it like they're 'swapping' judges with the X Factor but that'll be hard when most people are aware Nicole was let go from that show due to a clause in Cheryl's contract . Otherwise I can't see how hiring a fired former X Factor judge could be a good move publicity-wise for The Voice when they already have the mild embarrassment of Rita clearly jumping ship, but regardless, Nicole seems like a great personality so it'd be nice to see her get the job and do well out of it.
I don't see how hiring Nicole would be embarrassing for them? If anything, hiring her would create more publicity than someone like Paloma Faith or bringing back Kylie.
ODDS
1/1 Nicole Scherzinger
6/4 Paloma Faith
4/1 FKA Twigs
4/1 Kylie Minogue
4/1 Emeli Sande
10/1 Pixie Lott
A week late to this but never mind!
FKA Twigs please
Pixie Lott please
Just get Delta.
Any of those on the odds would be good, Nicole as well as Will might be a bit too much though. My top pick would be Paloma or FKA Twigs!
Paloma and Boy George new coaches join Ricky and Will.I.Am!!.. no Tom Jones.. Always liked Tom
YAAAAASSS PALOMA *.*
Boy George is definitely an interesting choice, didn't really expect him
So happy Paloma is on there, I've always wanted to see her as a judge on one of these shows as she is made for them. She has one of the biggest personalities in music and is HILARIOUS.
Boy George is an interesting choice but should be good entertainment, a lot better than Tom Jones at least!
Aw I'm gonna miss Tom on the voice I think Paloma was kind of inviteable she's performed a few times on the show before .
I thought Kylie would come back and I never expected Tom Jones to leave! Boy George is an intriguing choice but Paloma Faith was to be expected.
I guess I wont be watching The Voice this year.
Paloma might actually get me to tune in but, you know, will.i.am....
The panel certainly looks amazing compared to the horrific XF one...,
Didn't expect Tom to leave. Boy George... eh... Not an *amazing* choice really, but they've not got many options left really. Paloma was to be expected though.
Paloma May watch it again this year *.*
Apparently Tom's departure wasnt his choice
Boy George will be interesting to watch and see over there.
I wasn't really expecting Boy George, I was assuming Tom Jones was still with the show, I would prefer Annie Lennox over Boy George though just to even out the judges.. Paloma was expected to be honest, I was hoping Kylie would come back.
I love Paloma but will watch one episode just to make sure it's worth watching. I do hope this doesn't delay the writing of her next album though!
Confirmed that the fifth series will be the last on the BBC, with another broadcaster (highly likely to be ITV) poaching the show. The BBC stated that they didn't want to enter into bidding wars.
Good, maybe ITV can recreate the succes the Dutch version has had
Why would the ITV want that AND the X Factor. Surely Sky would be more likely?
#ShouldHaveBeenOnChannel4
Maybe ITV are dumping the X Factor for The Voice when Simon Cowell's contract expires in 2016
Yeah it makes sense as the X Factor contract finishes next year, so perfect timing for The Voice to take over in 2017. Hopefully the fact ITV won't have all the restrictions BBC have will mean The Voice will create some stars!
Today, ITV have confirmed that they have picked up The Voice UK for 3 series starting from 2017, with a new show The Voice Kids (for 2 series) in tow as well. There'll also be a spin-off show on ITV2.
Gotta be the end of The X factor next year. Can't see ITV keeping both of those and BGT.
I kind of hope they don't keep both, as much as I prefer XF to The Voice. Imagine the TV snobs if they do While it won't be as popular as the normal edition, I can see them airing the kids version in a similar way to C5 with CBB (except only one series). Probably the normal version when X Factor airs and then the kids one in between the two series.
In their statement, ITV said that The Voice was joining their family alongside The X Factor.
Granted, it could be to save face but I do think it will stay in the same slot that it had on the BBC. I mean, people watched it so soon after X Factor finished before?
This starts Jan 9th!
early start this year again, i assume to make sure that there are no clashes with bgt and then losses of views.
I've had to turn this off. Absolutely horrific. Is this a competition for who can sing the best or who can brown-nose the coaches the most or which coach can show off the most?
With the addition of Paloma Faith, we finally have a judge prepared to come close to saying "I didn't like it".
Not the best line up of judges, its going so slow, and the only decent act so far, was the first act, the rest seem to be so out of tune as if they don't want to be there.
Really loving Paloma, but that is because I am a fan of her anyway
Bernie Clifton
Another Crackerjack presenter
Ricky comes off as so disingenuous to me!
I'm not too sure about the new line-up yet. Boy George and Paloma Faith certainly haven't been instantly likeable like Rita was last series and it's strange not having Sir Tom there either.
I quite enjoyed it, but Ricky seems to be deliberately involving himself less and less, for example not doing much of a pitch at all for anyone and not getting involved in any conversations with the other judges, while the other 3 did full pitches for all the artists they'd turned for and had lots of banter between auditions.
Paloma though
I've been waiting and waiting for her to become a judge on something because she's hilarious and always honest, both of which she showed tonight.
Love Paloma
Was so looking forward to Paloma, but she was so irritating, it was horrible to watch. I know she is ditsy, but she was way over the top.
I thought Paloma was fantastic and really enjoyed the episode
Though I'll probably do my usual and give up after 4 episodes as I have done with every series bar the first 1
Cody Frost was incredible - a potential winner already. I loved the version of the song she sang. She gives me Leah McFall meets James Arthur vibes.
She was definitely the best out of an overall poor show but I think that was more down to the arrangement of the song for me.
This show just got better, the drag queen... brilliant, shame no one turned not even Boy George
Didn't watch last week's but Paloma is lovely! I've loved Charley and Megan too, the latter's song choice was brilliant.
I know Of Owen in real life, a really nice guy and amazing in drag. Hope this gets him more exposure at least, amazing at opera but not at actual singing.
Paloma was much more watchable this week and Boy George's one liners remain brilliant.
Lydia Lucy was easily the best this week, imo.
Ricky annoyed me more than ever with that gospel woman, yass at Boy George completely seeing through it all though haha!
Yes Ricky is annoying me too. It's like he doesn't particularly want to be there but just sort of begrudgingly wants to see the last BBC series out, you can tell he just gives no shits.
My god this series is a step down. It's quite boring, seems to be too many non turns and nobody particularity great normally. I did really like the Dublin girl tonight though And I hate their really flimsy reasons for not turning, I get that they only have 12 spots but stuff like "it was my song" and "lol but you were perfect actually xxxx" just bore me!
Ricky is being such a knob recently. So unlikeable this series!
I watched an episode this morning on catch up - I'm not sure if it was from this week or last week but...
That woman with the back story of not knowing who her biological father was so odd! I felt like they were really stretching for a story for her, it seemed utterly bizarre and irreverent.
That woman who sang Karen Harding was so good! Why didn't they turn? She killed especially the second half of the song.
This series has been utter rubbish, the performances last night was bad.
Since ITV have poached the series, my guess they will be looking for 4 new judges next year.
Yep, the talent is really average this series. Definitely not as good or entertaining as last series and I haven't warmed to Boy George or Paloma.
The BBC has lost The Voice at the right time; the show is looking quite tired and ITV will have to work hard to overhaul it next series.
All the coaches seem to be desperate not to fill their teams too quickly this year. Of course, this could mean they end up with people they don't really want at the end of the blind auditions!
The talent really has been terrible this year, all so average.
I don't know if it's been mentioned on this thread already but on tonight's episode Kevin Simm (formerly of Liberty X of course) auditions...
Tonight is also supposed to be that argument between Boy George and Paloma.
Ricky overdoing it as usual.
Kevin Simm was incredible. Easily the best audition of the series so far!
Yeh, Kevin was by far the best audition so far!
Blew everyone else out of the water. Overall though, the singers have really been average but I guess when there's no chance of a career, then the best singers aren't going to apply.
I've just watched Kevin's audition again. It was head and shoulders above anything on the series so far. I can't help wondering how things might have turned out if he hadn't got involved with Liberty X. His association with them seems to have damaged his chances of a solo career. If he can reliance his career from this, it will be a great way for the BBC version of the show to end.
Rachel Ann - In For The Kill
She sure did that and it was amazing. Began a little nervous but WOW!!
I certainly didn't expect that after all the other average auditions. And she's only 16.
Deserves to win!!
I've played this 10 times today. Her parts go from tolerable to terrible.
His are perfect. I've been close to tears watching this. The strings are great. It's the sort of song that no one should cover but somehow he did it justice.
I was also surprised that the song was chosen. It's such an emotional song that it was hard to see anyone else doing it justice, but Alaric's vocals were fantastic.
Another song that should never be covered.
For the battle between Leighton Jones & Eli Cripps Boy George chose my all time favourite Motown ballad.
If I Were Your Woman by Gladys Knight & The Pips from 1970. Unfortunately not a UK hit but massive in US Canada & Australia.
It must be one of the top 10 Motown ballads ever.
It was excruciating to listen to - they ruined it. - He shouted she screamed.
Here's the original Gladys Knight version - you can see what I mean:
If I Were Your Woman is still a showstopper, Gladys did it in concert last year in a mashup with Bruno Mars If I Was Your Man, just fab. Gladys can still out-sing most people. We have become accustomed to singers-as-stories or singers-as-packages or singers-as-teen-idols, so it's great when a genuinely (and surprisingly) good singer like Kevin Simm turns up in singing contests. Let's not forget, he was one of the rejects from a singing contest 13 years ago, and is now head and shoulders over the latest crop, that's how low standards have dropped over the years. That said, there is still room for the ability to personalise a song in a new way, and the other stand-out in that respect is Jordan..
As this comment mentions one of the song choices for tonight, I'll put it in spoiler tags.
One of tonight's contestants has chosen to tackle Unchained Melody. Given the brilliance of the Righteous Brothers version, that can only be described as a brave choice.
Guest performers:
This weekend:
Years & Years
Stevie McCrorie
Semi Final
Zara Larsson
Birdy
Final
Meghan Trainor
Shawn Mendes
So, no slot for former contestants who are now representing the UK at Eurovision. What a missed opportunity.
Very happy with the confirmed participants.
I'm surprised Zara managed to get a performance slot!
Incredible performers, may need to watch the live slots now!
Desire is by far the best Y&Y song and it would be great if Tove appeared as well with them. Irrelevant winner no though
Birdy and Zara So excited for both and excited to see what the former performs!
And Shawn and Meghan on the final is terrific, adore both of them so much Hope they do I Know What You Did Last Summer and No!
Some rather excellent choices for guest performers there!
I forget that there is all this build up for just 3 live shows.
First time watching this since like the 3rd show of blinds (I think it was there I stopped) - Lydia is brilliant A ready made popstar too, not that it matters on here! Always thought she had a lot more potential when she was on X Factor. So far Heather is very good too, Cody was a bit shouty and I thought she was quite rude too actually :/ Kevin is the most talented but eh not my thing really, and Lyrickal was bloody horrendous!
I haven't really been paying attention to this series, I've had it on in the background but not really taking it in too much. Lydia just now though was an X Factor winner-worthy performance and a class above the rest, reminded me a bit of Isa in Melodifestivalen too! Really enjoyed Heather's performance too tonight, Kevin and Cody were good but not the best I've seen from them.
Well, two of my three choices (Kevin and Jolan) got through. Shame about Jordan
Very predictable final 4, but definitely the right people through!
Gutted about Jordan probably was the best talent act on the show along with Kevin Simm, not too fussed about the chosen 4 finalists, my gut feeling Lydia is going to actually win the show next week. I just find her common as muck.
Definitely the best four acts through for me, although its awkward for Paloma. The female judge having a slot in the final stolen from her by Ricky again!
Kevin is by far the best vocalist they've ever had and one of the best seen on the talent shows. I hope something does come from this for him, being a part of a mildly successful group is nowhere near representative of his talent.
Jolan is fantastic soul singer and Cody just makes everything her own in a brilliantly dark manner. Lydia is of course a very commercial artist but she does give me a lot of Cher Lloyd vibes.
Paloma
I think Zara stole the show.
3 of my choices got through
Jolan, Lydia & Cody -- Kevin is horrendous
KYDIA to win
The right 4 defintely went through IMO. Backing Lydia to win cause she went to my old College but she would probably be my favourite if I didn't know her anyways .
Interesting that today, Radio 1's Facebook page made a post about Cody's performance on Saturday. I wonder if she would be an act they would finally support?
The winner's single is an original called All You Good Friends It's written by Jamie Hartman and Nina Woodford - Nina has written for Sugababes, Leona Lewis, Jay Sean and The Saturdays - and it's produced by Peter John Vettese whp has worked with James Bay and Sia.
Plus all 4 versions will be made available after the show, not just the winner!
Interesting. They must have changed the format of the final again. Last year only the final two performed the winner's song.
Will.i.am. performing his new single as his duet with Lydia. Get that promo will lol.
I really thought the two girls would get into the final 2, I was wrong there. As for the winners track is boring as hell at least its an original track instead of a cover version. I'm going for Kevin to win it now.
floored Lydia didn't make final 2 and win tbh
Was pretty sure Kevin was going to win ever since last week, only surprise is that I thought Cody would be in the final 2 over Jolan. I slightly preferred Jolan's version of the winner's single, but from what I've seen Kevin was the outstanding act throughout the series despite how much I liked Lydia.
Really pleased for him though, very deserving winner and the best winner The Voice has produced so far. In fact any of this year's 4 finalists would've have been the best winner so far!
I'm glad Kevin won - he's easily the best of the final four. Very surprised to see Jolan top 2 over Lydia and Cody. I thought Lydia's performance tonight was spot on and she deserved top 2 after it. Oh well, hopefully Will might make her a success despite his failed attempt with Leah McFall.
19 NEW KEVIN SIMM - All You Good Friends
..so far
Up to 7 on iTunes
I found Kevin a bit overrated, probably the best vocally which I suppose is the point of the show but I don't think he was as amazing as people/the judges made out I think it didn't help he sang songs like Chandelier and Rolling In The Deep which I often don't like people to tackle! He was MUCH better than Jolan, we'll leave it at that.
Sorry but wrong choice for me. Most likely a one hit wonder.
I think he was so ordinary compared to Jolan
I think Lydia should have won by miles with Jolan runner-up - Cody 3rd and Kevin a distant last.
I'm hoping The Voice have him promoting throughout the week to ensure that he has a chance of debuting in the top 20, It's a very good song so hopefully Radio 1 eventually decide to support The Voice contestants.
I'm just catching up with this. I think the girls Cody and Lydia were robbed personally. I enjoyed there solo performances a lot more than Kevin and Jolan's both showed a lot more star quality . I didn't mind Kevin and I suspected he would probably win but I'm amazed one of the girls didn't get in the final 2 with him instead of Jolan who I found quite dull .
Odds for next judge
1/2 Will I Am
5/6 Boy George
6/4 Cheryl Fernandez Versini
6/4 Paloma Faith
6/4 Nicole Scherzinger
2/1 Meghan Trainor
5/2 Mel B
4/1 Pixie Lott
YASSSS PIXIE.
Not seen much of this series at all. Only caught the end of Kevin's final performance and saw his audition, but now I've seen Will's 'Boys & Girls' performance with Lydia, which prompted me to go and see her 'No One' performance... is she Cher Lloyd's sister or relative or something? She's identical not only vocally or as a performer, but she really looks like her too!
She'll be one I'm keeping an eye on in the future!
Not sure where to say this but there's strong rumours Lydia Lucy is going to replace Fergie in The Black Eyed Peas amongst the tabloids at the moment.
I saw it on Digital Spy and was like !! WTF but it said it was at one show. I'd rather she had a solo career as she has so much potential, but I guess that would give her some modicum of success which is pretty unlikely but either way it's quite random
Emma Willis confirmed to be hosting this on ITV, no mention of Marvin! Emma continuing her slayage of all programmes on TV
Emma *.*
Marvin has said he won't be returning I believe!
I couldn't find a topic on this. Have people seen the news about The Voice US singer Christina Grimmie being shot? I'm not sure why but it's really upset me.
In The Lounge there is! But yes it hasn't left my mind all day, just awful
J-Hud being a judge *.*
What kind of scraping is Gavin Rossdale though
J-Hud
What a crap panel, J-Hud aside *.* Like I adore her but she doesn't have much name power in the UK and Gavin bloody Rossdale certainly doesn't!! He's only known for being the reason that Gwen Steani moans every 5 minutes about her divorce and her broken heart and parades Blake Shelton everywhere.
omg I am so HERE for J-Hud!! NO idea who Gavin Rossdale is lol but otherwise I'm happy with this panel!
J-Hud is such an inspired choice
I really don't understand what's gone on here? I thought that it being on ITV would have meant a bigger budget and therefore maybe bigger stars but...
Gavin Rossdale is the most bizarre judging choice for a singing show that I've ever seen (I thought the BBC getting Amber Riley for their Gary Barlow show was quite embarrassing). Really not sure what went on there at all? In terms of name power, Jennifer isn't perhaps the best choice either, and they could do better buuut she can obviously sing and she could provide the entertainment. I guess she has swipped the film awards too!
Kevin has joined as the new frontman for Wet Wet Wet!
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