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Post by ManicKangaroo on Aug 14, 2015 21:13:08 GMT 1
Boy George and Paloma Faith have been confirmed as the new coaches on The Voice UK.
The duo are replacing new X Factor judge Rita Ora and Sir Tom Jones, who has been a coach on The Voice UK since the first series but has now left the show.
They will join returning coaches Ricky Wilson and will.i.am on the revamped panel.
"I'm thrilled and excited to be a coach on The Voice UK," Boy George said. "I'm a huge fan of the show and have watched and engaged with it from series one.
"If I can help someone to win I will be delighted. What a wonderful opportunity to share my experiences and help someone move forward with their musical career. I can't wait to sit in that chair!"
Meanwhile, Faith talked up her previous experience of breaking stars, saying: "I'm really excited about working with creative people who are there not just to be great singers, but also innovative personalities and performers.
"I have a long history of helping break artists as in my club nights I booked Kate Nash, Adele, and The Noisettes before they hit the big time and four of my band members have gone on to pursue successful solo careers. I'm really looking forward to getting my teeth into something that cultivates the talents of another person and takes the focus off myself for a bit."
Faith and George will join Wilson and will.i.am in Manchester to film the blind auditions next month, while Emma Willis and Marvin Humes will return to host the show for a third series.
The Voice's executive producer Tim Van Rongen said that the new coaches "fit perfectly", praising the show's tradition of having "iconic and most current music stars as coaches".
His fellow producer Moira Ross suggested that the fifth series of The Voice will be the "liveliest yet", while BBC One boss Charlotte Moore said that George and Faith bring "a wealth of musical talent, expertise and unpredictability".
"Their originality and flair will shake things up on the red chairs and take the audience by surprise," she said. "I'm thrilled to welcome back will.i.am and Ricky and would like to personally thank Sir Tom Jones for his dedication and commitment to the last four series."
The Voice UK will return with its fifth series in January 2016.
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Aug 14, 2015 22:06:52 GMT 1
Well I won't be watching then. Can't stand either of them
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Aug 14, 2015 23:21:17 GMT 1
Sir Tom Jones has said he had "no idea" or "no warning" that he would be leaving The Voice.
In a post on his official Facebook account, he wrote that he was only told that he wouldn't be returning to the coaching panel the day before the new line-up was announced.
He said: "I was told yesterday, with no consultation or conversation of any kind, that I would not be returning."
Sir Tom, who has been on all four series of the BBC talent show, added: "In good faith, as part of the team, I'd put the time in my schedule to be involved in Series 5, as I've done for the last 4 years.
"I've supported the show and the BBC since the beginning."
The 75-year-old's departure from the show means that will.i.am is the only coach to have been on the panel since the first series in 2012.
"Being informed, as a matter of duty and respect, is an important part of creative relationships," said Sir Tom Jones in his post.
"This sub-standard behaviour from the executives is very disappointing.
"I will always admire the courage of the performers who participate in the show, as well as all the production staff who worked tirelessly to make a great family viewing experience for the audience at home. I wish the show well."
In response to Tom's comments, the BBC said: "The final decision on the coaches line up for series five of The Voice was only taken on Wednesday and Tom's team was informed early yesterday morning.
"We then announced it to the press so that it didn't leak. This has been the same every year and no role was ever promised.
"The chemistry between the coaches is extremely important and that they all represent different musical genres and we feel the new line up is exactly what the show needs. We look forward to seeing Tom on BBC One in October with his Children in Need concert.
"Tom hasn't been axed or fired from The Voice. He was out of contract once series four ended in April and that contract has not been renewed."
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Post by raliverpool on Aug 15, 2015 13:16:45 GMT 1
Two great appointments. Whilst I think Tom Jones has been taking tips from Jose Mourinho on being economical with the truth.
According to industry sources, Sir Tom Jones wanted his salary doubled to £1 million, which with the Tories and Right wing media out to destroy the BBC meant he effectively made himself unselectable budget wise.
So with the brilliant Boy George back on form after getting his vocals sorted out thanks to a much needed operation late last year; with a successful tour of America going on at the moment; and him being a delight with listeners on Radio 2 covering for Paul O'Grady on his Sunday afternoon Radio 2 Show earlier this year, then for the BBC to get him and it outlandish personality where he can be charming one minute and wittily rude the next for allegedly £250K is an absolute steal.
Whilst I'm glad Paloma Faith has finally said Yes to the show for the same fee Rita Ora got last year. She is certainly far more credible (and more knowledgeable about music - I can't imagine Rita Ora sitting for Jamie Cullum on his Radio 2 jazz music show as Paloma has done), even if she will have a hard act being as likeable as Rita surprisingly was last year, not helped by having an annoying speaking voice.
Off topic: I still can't get over (according to both Sinitta & Louis Walsh) Cowell picking Nick Grimshaw ahead of Lionel Richie for X-Factor.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 16:48:23 GMT 1
I think they are both great additions - intelligent and witty - hope the BBC use them to their full potential. Will definitely be watching!
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Post by FloMinogue on Aug 24, 2015 11:37:59 GMT 1
I think they are both great additions - intelligent and witty - hope the BBC use them to their full potential. Will definitely be watching! Couldn't agree more. I didn't watch a single episode of the last series because the ever annoying Rita Ora was on it. Tom Jones was always nice enough but he really wasn't offering much to the show. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 13:18:11 GMT 1
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Post by raliverpool on Jan 3, 2016 15:44:29 GMT 1
George O'Dowd was a drug addled mess when that occurred. He has regularly since claimed that the prison sentence quite possibly saved his life. Maybe you still think they should have continue to employ Tom Jones who has remained a Tax Exile since 1974; who fault a paternity case (when he slept with a fan in 1987) where from 1989 until 2007 he refused to pay fundings for his son's upkeep; and defender of "good man" Jimmy Savile? www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/sir-tom-jones-says-jimmy-6629193And then there is X-Factor judge & ABH convict Cheryl whateverhernameisthisweek.... |
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Post by LT on Feb 1, 2016 23:42:53 GMT 1
The voice is absolute rubbish, can't believe people
Are still watching it
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Post by madmurray on Feb 2, 2016 1:02:24 GMT 1
The voice is absolute rubbish, can't believe people Are still watching it I have to disagree. Im liking this. So much better than X Factor kach. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 23:33:00 GMT 1
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Jul 4, 2016 20:14:17 GMT 1
Will.i.am has confirmed he will be on The Voice UK when it returns for its sixth series.
But, for the first time, the show will be broadcast on ITV.
Series one to five were aired on the BBC, with Will.i.am appearing on each as a judge.
In a statement confirming his return, he said: "I know The Voice switched to ITV, but I'm not going to Brexit The Voice UK."
He has said he will also appear on new spin-off show, The Voice Kids.
"I'm delighted to be continuing The Voice UK on ITV and being a voice of direction and guidance for the usual suspects," said Will.
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Sept 29, 2016 19:33:03 GMT 1
Sir Tom Jones is to return as one of the judges on talent show The Voice UK when it moves to ITV next year.
The Welsh pop legend accused the BBC of "sub-standard behaviour" when it dropped him from the contest last year.
But ITV has bought the rights to broadcast the programme from 2017 and has now invited him back.
He will be joined in the big red chairs by long-serving judge Will.i.am, Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson and rock star Gavin Rossdale.
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Post by Jordan on Oct 9, 2016 13:10:31 GMT 1
J-Hud, great. But Gavin Rossdale? Really!?
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