This weekend on The Voice UK, it’s a double bill. With the blind auditions over, the Coaches’ Battle has only just begun.

Tonight and tomorrow night, it’s a Battle. All of the 40 contestants had to go head-to-head against each other to win a place in the next round.

Each Coach had a celebrity to help them, and with Anna Matronic from the Scissor Sisters helping Jessie J, Paloma Faith helping Danny O’Donoghue, Cerys Matthews with Sir Tom, SantIago with will.i.am, it really was a case of – Who will survive?

First up was Team will. Joelle Moses vs. Jenny Jones. 21 year old Joelle was excited, whilst 25 year old Jenny was hoping to make her passion a career. In their VT, will said: “The reason I paired you guys was because you both have the package. You are both divas.” Their song was I’m Every Woman, and in rehearsals, it was apparent that Jenny was quite strong in her vocal abilities. Joelle, on the other hand, felt quite scared of Jenny’s powerfulness. They were both on the stage and were looking very fierce. Joelle started it all off, with a very soulful voice, but when Jennny came in, in EF’s opinion, it was clear that she was the stronger candidate. Both girls gave it their all, and it was a great opening performance for the show.  Jessie J said: “You both have different qualities in your voices, but you were both really good. Jenny, you grew into it.” Tom said: “Jenny has a firm voice, but Jeolle has the edge.” Danny said: “Both were flawless, but I’d go with Joelle.” will.I.am said: “When we were at the piano rehearsals, Joelle came in like you didn’t have competition. But then Jenny came in and surprised us all. Joelle, we talked about where you needed to come with, and there was one point where you blew me away. But Jenny, you punched it. But you came through Joelle, and I want you to come with me to the live sessions.” So, Joelle Moses is the first to go through to the live shows! Well done Joelle.

Next up was Team Danny. It was Max Milner vs. Bill Downs. Danny’s reasons for ringing them together was: “I feel like you could work together well and you’ll both have great careers.” Paloma Faith helped Danny,  and her pet hate was: “Singers standing on stage motionless”, so she decided to make them feel the music. Their battle song was Beggin’ by Madcon. They both started together, but then split. To be honest, you couldn’t tell much difference between them, until Max started rapping which was very good to hear. As the song went on, Bill’s voice came through and he was the better singer in our opinion. Will said: “First up, that was a dope ballad you put together. Max, you’re like maximum there. Sometimes, you went a bit flat. If I had to pick, I’d have gone will Bill.I.am right there.” Jessie said: “You were very entertaining.” Tom said: “I wouldn’t know what to do right now. You are evenly matched right now.” Coach Danny said: “I’m thinking the UK are looking at me thinking I’m an idiot for putting you together right now. Max, I’ve seen a spark in you, but over the course of rehearsals and tonight, I’ve seen Bill come on so much. I’m going with my gut instinct, and I’m taking through Max.” EF thinks this might have been the wrong decision, but Bill can now marry his fiance!

Team Tom was next, and it was Aundrea Nyle vs. Sam Butteny. Both had strong personalities, so it was going to be a tough battle. Cerys Matthews helped Tom, and they were both excited. Sam was very overwhelmed to be coached by his idol. Their song was A Little Less Conversation. Aundrea said: “I want to win this battle for me and my girls.” Sam started things off, and with his different voice. Aundrea then came in, and her strong voice dominated the battle. EF felt that Aundrea bit off her words a bit too much, and Sam had more of a musical ability inside of him. Whilst Aundrea had the groove, Sam felt a lot more interesting. Will said: “My eyebrows were so far back, I had to pull them back!” Jessie said: “Such personalities with voices. Wow.” Tom said: “In rehearsals you were both fantastic. You did that song justice. I think the one that I’m gonna take to the live show is Sam.” Good choice Sir Tom. Sam said: “Wow…I’m completely…erm…I feel like the biggest bee!!”

Team Jessie was next, and it was Kirsten Joy vs. Tony Warne. Kirsten is a backing vocals, and wanted more. Tony had a powerful voice, and had overcome many obstacles in her blind auditions. Both girls were feeling very happy to be at the battle stage, and were very in awe towards each other’s voices. Their song was Freedom by Aretha Franklin, and they started off as strong and amazing as each other. So far, this was the best battle! Both girls had it going on, and EF could not pick between them. If we had to pick, we couldn’t! Each of them had attitude in their singing and came alive during the song. Jessie was on her feet by the end and EF had tears! Tom said: “Oh, I wouldn’t know who to pick. You are two fantastic singers.” Dannny said: “Both of you were incredible, and you both took it over the edge!” will said: “I never thought two voices could sound like a choir!” Jessie said: “I would be scared to sing with you guys, there was no note out. You two have the best female voices I’ve heard in the UK. Tony, music is in your heart. Everytime I’m with Kirsten, I can see the passion. You are not a backing vocalist.” Making her decision, she said: “I love you girls, you know that right? Don’t cry, cause I’ll cry. I’m taking through Tony.” Tony was very happy.

Next up was Team Danny and it was Vince Freeman vs. Bo Bruce. All Vince ever wanted was the opportunity to show what he could do. Bo had a different style, and it was her style rather than vocal that made Danny turn round. Danny said: “They’ve got contrasting voices, and that’s why I put them together.” In rehearsals, Vince drowned out Bo, and it was difficult for him to control his voice. His biggest challenge would be to reign his power. Their song was With Or Without You by U2. Barefooted Vince started proceedings off, with Bo coming in a little later. Bo has a very atmospheric voice which you could listen to all day. Vince, however, exceeded in the higher noted, where he was much stronger. Bo’s rendition was very haunting. Having said that, Vince was amazing. They were both amazing! Will said: “I don’t know whether to be honest, but I will. Bo, you’re an amazing singer. It was like I was watching a Grammy performance. But Vince, you’re like you’re selling out your own festivals. You’re both like superstars!” Tom said: “It sounded like a great duet, like they should sing together. I couldn’t be able to pick one for the other and thank God I don’t have to.” Danny said: “I’ve grown to known these people. Bo, your voice. Wow. Vince, you executed it beautifully. I’m basing this decision on who I think will go into the music business straight away and who will sell the most amount of records. The person I’m taking into the live show is Bo Bruce.” Good choice Danny! EF would have picked Bo too! She was something else!

Next up was Team will.i.am. It was Tyler James vs. Heshima Thompson. Tyler’s audition was the chance to re-start his career after his friend Amy Winehouse’s death. After being told their track, neither competitior was happy with their song. Will said: “I threw this curveball for a reason.” They both respected that. Heshima said: “I’m cool. I’m a big boy, I can talk.” will was taken aback a bit, and said: “Heshima needs to drop a whole bunch of attitude. SantIago asked: “What’s holding you back with this song?” Heshima said: “Is this a question?!” You could feel the tension. Ohhh. But, in dress rehearsal, he said he felt better with the song choice. Their song was Chris Brown’s Yeah 3x. Heshima started off, very strongly, with Tyler coming in later. When Tyler did come in, he was a little bit flat. They both went flat later, and EF felt uncomfortable watching it. Jessie said: “Tyler, I loved the fact you put your own spin on that. Heshima, I felt you crammed so much in, but amazing vocals.” Tom said: “I thought you were both great, but with Tyler, it sounded more interesting.” will said: “This is hard. I threw this song, but it was a challenge to see how we could flip it up. Tyler, you knocked me out. That was amazing. Heshima, every lick was incredible. That’s why this is hard. I’m gonna need somebody that knows how to take it and own it, so you can forget the original, so I’m going to take Tyler.” Considering Heshima’s attitude towards will at rehearsals, EF agrees with will.i.am.

Next was Team Jessie, with Vince Kidd vs. Jessica Hammond. EF loved Vince when we first saw him, and Jessica impressed us with her audition. Jessie placed them together because: “The way they do songs is very different.” In rehearsals, they were struggling to get the battle going. Anna asked: “How often do you compete with the person you’re on stage with?” Jessie agreed and said: “It’s difficult to battle with someone you like so much.” Their song wasWe Found Love by Rihanna. Jessica started things off slowly, and when Vince came in, it was apparent who had the stronger voice. Jessica sounded very vulnerable and pure though. When the song when into its own, both were very strong. If EF had to choose, we would go with Vince – he has everything, and looked as if he was enjoying performing much more than Jessica was. Tom said: “Jessica would be the one for me.” Danny said: “Jessica, I was very worried, but you held your own tonight.” Jessie said: “You two put your own spin on songs, and you’ve done it again. You both drew me into your voices. This is tough.” Making her decision, she said: “The person I’m taking through to the lives with me is…Vince!” YAY! We 100% agree with Miss Jessie J!

Team will was next, and it was Jay vs. Jaz Ellington. Jaz’s audition was memorable after he sang Ordinary People and made his Coach cry. Will put them together because: “I have two of my best male singers, with the best vocal abilities.” In rehearsals, Jay said: “My fear, Jaz has a high voice, and I think he’s gonna murder me.” Jaz, however, had a chest infection, but will told him he had to find a way to overcome it. SantIago said: “I was on tour with Prince, but I had pneumonia, but I had to get on with it.” Their song was I Heard It On The Grapevine by the amazing Marvin Gaye. Jay started things off, and  he was very groovy, when Jaz came in, however, his voice completely blew EF away. Whilst their voices suited the song, EF felt that it would be a very difficult decision for will to choose between the two. Who would you choose? Jessie said: “What are you doing putting them together? Television is not ready for this talent!” Danny said: “The reason why I’m standing is to make a statement. This is what The Voice is all about. Jaz, you have the tone and talent. Jay, you held your own so much dude.” Will said: “You guys don’t sing alike, but you have so much in common. I’ve worked with Justin Timberlake before, and Jay, you are better than him! Jaz, you had this one riff, and it knocked me out! There was a part in the beginning where you was flat, and you have bronchitis. If that what you sound like with bronchitis? Shazam! You both killed it, and knocked us all out. Jaz, I want to take you on to the lives!” Good choice will, but commiserations Jay. That was one of the best Battles we’ve seen!

Last tonight was Team Tom. Deniece Pearson vs. Ruth Brown. Deniece found fame in the 80s, and felt her experience could help her. Ruth felt in awe of her competitor. In rehearsals, Ruth broke down whilst singing because the lyrics meant so much for her after the death of her father last year. It was very emotional to watch. Their song wasNo One by Alicia Keys. Deniece started it off, and her lovely voice was very strong and we thought we couldn’t hear any other voice, until Ruth came in. We did feel that Ruth was shouting a bit. She did have a great voice, but she needed to tone it a bit down. Deniece was very polished. Ruth did keep her emotions in check, and produced some very high notes. Danny said: “That was amazing. I honestly heard every note ever created by music. It was beautiful. Deniece, you’re a professional. Ruth, you were great. I was captivated.” Tom said: “Help me! You feel the soul, from the bottom. Deniece has experience, and you have Ruth. You’re coming from a different place, there’s things that come out of you and its built in and it works!” Choosing the winner was very difficult, he said: “The one I’m bringing to the live shows is Ruth.” EF thinks he may have made the wrong decision, but maybe Ruth can control how much she shouts in the live shows. We hope so.

What a show that was! All of the singers were truly amazing, and EF can not wait to see the them all live! With another Battles round tomorrow night – let’s bring it on!

It’s the fourth week of The Voice UK, and after seeing preview pictures of this episode, we could hardly contain our excitement for tonight’s show.

Tonight was the last of the auditions, which gave pressure on the Coaches to complete their Perfect Ten. As Reggie Yates said, “The competition is fiercer than ever.” With just a few artists left, it certainly was game on

First up tonight was Emmy J Mac, and the 21 year old children’s writer and entertainer is used to performing in front of children, who can be the harshest critics. She said: “This audition is so important. It’s not everyday you get an opportunity like this.” Emmy sang Put Your Records On, and her voice reminded us a bit of Pixie Lott mixed with Duffy. will.i.am was the first to turn his chair, followed closely by Danny O’Donoghue and Tom Jones. Will said: “You have a lovely voice. Wonderful. There was a part where you were pitchy, but who cares? I wouldn’t tweet about it, I would say you rocked it!” Tom said; “I always listen to the tone of someone’s voice, it’s like Janis Joplin. I want to pass on to you what I’ve experienced in my career.” Danny loved her too, and thought she had a recognisable voice. Emmy found it hard to make her decision, but she said: “This is really hard because you’re all amazing. There’s just something in my heart that’s telling me….I should go with Danny!” Danny was overjoyed, and EF was slightly jealous when Emmy got to hug him… One day…one day!

Next up was barmaid Jenny Jones. Having started singing in church, she loved everything about music. She contracted meningitis a few years ago, and having pulled through it, she now works in a bar, and sing whilst working. Jenny sang Mercy by Duffy, and EF liked her voice, but for us, it was there was too much Butlins-esque style going on. will.i.am turned his chair first, and at the very last second Danny turned his. Will said: “I was trying not to press the button because someone else would do too. The very first sound that came out of you, was special. I‘d pick your brain to see what you wanted to accomplish” Danny said: “I pressed my button towards the end because it’s a hard song, and I wanted to see how you’d do it. I‘d go through your repertoire, and I think you‘ve got a story to tell” Jessie said: “I didn’t turn my chair round, but I did like you.” Deciding, Jenny said: “I’m going to go with will.I.am!” Good choice Jenny!

Tonight, we saw the rivalry between will and Danny, they both want the same people, and they also have tac tics.

Ben Lake was next, and having tasted fame before, he now wanted more. Having been in Jerry Springer: The Opera,he’s an old hand at musicals. He’s studied his craft, and now his last attempt to break it! The pressure was on. His song was I Who Have Nothing. His voice was beautiful, and we can see why he was in Jerry Springer: The Opera. Whilst listening to him, Tom looked very impressed, and his fellow Coaches kept urging him to turn his chair. No one did, which is a real shame. Tom said: “You have a very strong voice. That’s song I know very well, cause I recorded it. You went for the same note. It sounded a little too operatic for me, but I liked it and keep doing what you do.” Jessie said: “The Voice for me is what I wanted to bring to the table, which is a pop/singer songerwriter. I thought you were a female to start with.” Eh?! Well, we liked Ben, and we want to see him again!

17 year old Sophie Griffin took to the stage, and was desperate to do well. The Northern Ireland girl has been a regular on the pub and clubs circuts in Ireland and is also a huge Danny O’Donoghue fan. We wonder if he’ll turn his chair round! Sophie’s song choice was American Boy and she was very strong from the word go! EF liked her! For a seventeen year old, she has a bright future. will.i.am turned his chair round at the very end, to a round of applause! At the end, she told Danny how much she loved him! He was happy. Will said: “Reason I turned around is because I remember producing that song with Estelle, and you didn’t sing it like her, which is dope! Well done!” We’re happy we’ll see Sophie again! She was happy too!! Ouch, our ears…

With so few spaces remaining, the Coaches were finding it hard. They were all looking for a Voice. Great singers. Will they find it?

Teenagers Indie and Pixie were next, and being best friends, they knew each other inside out. They wanted to bring back the Spice Girls era, and loved Jessie J’s style. They were auditioning together. Their song was Perfect. They blended together very well, and having caught on the fact there were too of them, Jessie turned her chair straight away, followed by Tom, will.I.am and Danny. EF could sense the competition burning! Well done girls! Danny said: “As soon as I heard the second voice come in, I knew it was something special.” will said: “Straight away, I thought it was dope. Then, second voice came and it was double dope! That’s dope!” Jessie said: “Good tones. You blend nicely and I’d be excited to work with you.” Tom said: “I thought you sounded fresh. Very very good, a bit pitchy, but that can be nerves.” Choosing, they said Jessie J! We knew they’d say that!

Next was Lindsey Butler, and the 41 year old has sung since she was a little girl. Lindsey is a mum of two, and she’s been lacking confidence in her appearance since giving birth. The Voice UK was the perfect chance for her to show what her voice can do. Her song was I Don’t Want To Talk About It. When she started singing, EF could hear a folky-country western influence in her voice, and we loved it! Sir Tom turned his chair, and immediately smiled! We smiled! We love Lindsey! Tom said: “You sounded great! You have a great tone, and you did wonders to that song. We’re gonna beat these people!” Danny said: “You have an incredible voice.” Lindsey came back with: “Thanks, and you’re very very cute!” We like her already!! Tom commented later and said: “She’s very old school singing.”

With only four more places to fill, the Coaches were finding it hard to choose. They all had one space each, and there was no more room for error.

Harriet Whitehead was next, and the teenager believed she was different. She loved festivals, and the atmosphere that goes with that. Her song choice was What’s Up by by the 4 Non Blondes. Her voice was very folky, and reminded us a bit of Ellie Goulding. She was good. She gave it her all. No one turned their chair, which was a huge shame. Danny said: “This competition is so hard. My team is choca block, and I have people like you in my team.” Tom said: “You have a beautiful voice, and it’s a shame we can only pick only ten people.” Will said: “It’s not the last we’ve heard of you.” Harriet was very gracious, and thanked the Coaches. Watch out for this girl in the future.

33 year old John James Newman was next, and performing has run in his family’s blood. His father is in a band called Marmalade, and his brother acts in Waterloo Road. He said: “Nerves are natural. I’ve got 90 seconds to try and change my life.” His song was Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bob Marley. EF could see the attraction, but for us, he wasn’t special. The Coaches kept urging each other to hit their buttons. Danny and Tom turned their chairs for him. Tom said: “I thought you sounded great, you came across very strong. I need you. If you need me, call me.” Danny said: “You’re voice sounds old but current. You’re the one to watch. You’ve got a great tone.” John said: “I’m going to go with Danny, but thank you Tom!” Danny had then completed his team! He said: “I’m feeling fantastic! I’ve got then children on my doorstep. I’ve got their lives and careers in my hands. I’ll give them everything!”

Hoping to take a spot was nineteen year old choir singer, Ruth Brown. Ruth loved being on stage, and singing had helped her get through her father’s death in December. Her choice of song was Kelly Rowland’s When Love Takes Over, and she had a very strong voice, and her falsetto was good and not too pitchy either. Tom turned his chair at the right moment. He said: “That note did it for me! You’re a great singer! I want you on my team!” Jessie said: “I love your style!” That completed Tom’s team! He said: “My team is strong, and they’re people I can help with my experience and take them right to the end!”

So, with Tom and Danny now only being able to watch the competition, and not turn their chairs, it was up to will.I.am and Jessie to choose their team.

Becky Hill was next, and the seventeen year old sixth form pupil thinks she’s a stereotypical teenager! Haha! Kevin and Perry style! Her song was Ordinary People, and after two seconds, both Jessie and will turned their chairs. Becky did a little dance! Her voice was strong, hard and soulful. EF liked her. Danny looked gutted that he couldn’t turn his chair. Jessie and Danny gave her a standing ovation! Jessie said: “Becky, you are the reason I came on this show. Here’s the deal. I’ve nine people and I want you to become a part of my team, and you’ve sang that song at that age, it’s amazing.” Will said: “That song was special for me, I wrote it. John Legend and myself went and wrote that, and I was talking about a relationship I had for nine years, and when he sung it, he didn’t sing it right. But, you took that song, you sang my life, and you sang it in your own way. Beautiful…I could offer you the best squad, and what I do for Fergie,” Becky chose her Choach and said: “I’m making my decision purely because you’re female, I’m choosing Jessie J.” Well done Jessie and Becky. So, now Jessie has ten people: “I have my ten! They’re from different walks of lie, and I’m excited to be on their journey now.”

It was now down for will.I.am to choose his last team member. Chloe Blackwell was the next auditioned, and the 21 year old was raring to go. She sang This Love by Maroon 5, and she sounded good! He didn’t turn his chair round. His reason? “I didn’t think there was anything wrong with you. I didn’t hit my button because I’m at nine people, and one away to top it off. I should have hit it if I was listening to my head, but my gut said no. When my gut talks to me, I listen to her, and my gut is my Mum, and I always listen to her.” That’s a shame.

It was then down to two auditions; Daniel Walker  and Jaz Ellington. and both were expectant fathers. Daniel sang Kiss From The Rose, which EF loves! He didn’t look conventional, but his voice was gorgeous and very different. Danny was urging him to press his button, as was Jessie, but will was hesitant, and didn’t in the end. Danny said: “I have ten on my team already.  I love you! I kinow people back home think we‘re idiots for not turning our chairs” Telling Daniel his reasons, will said: “Thanks for performing and being patient. I know it’s hard. You sounded great. I’m sorry.” Jessie said: “I didn’t turn around, but I would love to work with you anyway.” Daniel was disappointed, but was very gracious in his defeat.

Jaz Ellington was the last, and the gospel singing teacher loved to teach. With his wife pregnant, he wanted to be able to tell his child that you could do whatever you wanted to do. His song was The A Team by Ed Sheeran. He had a lovely voice, and will turned his chair. He did have a bit of Cee Lo Green about him. The other Coaches looked so gutted that they couldn’t turn their chairs, with Danny literally climbing his chair and shouting over at will: “I hate you right now!” It was a good performance! Will said: “Hold up, I’m a speak straight from the heart right now. Couple of singers ago, I was sad, but then a real incredible singer came after her, and my gut told me not to hit my button cause something great would come. It was. You came like something from the sky! The lesson is – follow your gut!” EFthinks this is a good pairing! Congratulations Jaz! Jessie then asked him to sing something else, and he chose Ordinary People, accapella style – OMG. EF had goose pimples. This is what The Voice UK and all other singing shows like it is all about. Jessie was crying, will.I.am sat there an emotional wreck, with tears in his eyes. EF had tears. We think Jaz will go a long, long way. Will gave him a hug.

And that’s the end of the blind auditions, and hasn’t it been an eye opener? EF has loved watching it all, and with talent such as Jaz, we can’t help but feel excited for the next round. Bring on the battle rounds next week!

The Voice UK is one of the most-talked about shows on TV at the moment and it continued its blind auditions for a third week tonight.

Coaches Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’Donoghue and Tom Jones took their seats as they searched for the best vocal talent in the UK. Would they uncover any gems tonight or have they discovered the best the UK has to offer already?

First up tonight was former X Factor contestant Joelle Moses who was hoping to wow The Voice UK coaches and further her career. Singing Adele’s Rolling In The DeepJoelle’s voice impressed all four coaches with her vocal ability and strength. Danny said he felt he’d have ‘chemistry’ with Joelle whilst Jessie J admitted she wanted to write a song for her. With all four coaches fighting to get her on their team, Joelle picked will.i.am.

Jay Norton was the second contestant of the evening and hoped for a similar reaction to previous contestant Joelle. Singing Aloe Blacc’s smash-hit I Need A Dollar, Jay caught will.i.am’s attention early on with the BEPs frontman telling the other coaches that the singer was ‘dope’.  At the last second Tom Jones pushed his button and spun his chair around. Will.i.am called Jay ‘the bomb’ whilst Jessie J mocked the US star’s comments. After a bit of deliberation Jay opted to go with will.i.am.

Two singers in and will.i.am now has five artists so far in the competition proving to be one of the most popular of the coaches.

Allyson Brown recounted her near brush with stardom before taking to The Voice UK stage to perform Jocelyn Brown’s Somebody Else’s Guy.  Half way through the song Jessie J began to to-and-fro with the idea of pressing her buzzer but couldn’t decide if she liked the song or the singer. As the song ended none of the judges had pressed their buzzers meaning Allyson was going home. The coaches gave their feedback with all of them saying they’d expected Jessie J to push her button as their reason for not pushing their own buttons.

Following Allyson’s disappointment was Leanne Mitchell who shared her hopes to ‘finally show what (she) can do’. Tackling Beyonce’s If I Were A Boy, Leanne put her own spin on the rather difficult-to-sing track. Winning over Danny and Tom after the first verse, Leanne had to choose between a contemporary star and a legend as her mentor.  Danny said he was sold on her high note with Tom calling her ‘very appealing’. Leanne chose to join Tom’s team making her the seventh artist to side with the legend.

Cassius Henry was next up and talked about having a minor hit years ago as well as working with Kanye West. Hoping for a second chance at stardom, Cassius took to the stage to prove he still had what it takes to be a big star. Covering Ne-Yo’s dancefloor hit Closer, Cassius stripped everything back allowing his voice to shine through. With the judging struggling to decide what to do, it was Jessie J that pushed her button first followed by Danny. Jessie J said she heard something in Cassius’ voice that she liked and Danny believed his experience of being in a failed boyband could help him get a second chance. After a bit of in-fighting between Jessie J and Danny, Cassius decided to pledge his allegiance with Jessie J.

Two contestants were whizzed through next. Denise Morgan sang Sara Bareilles’ Love Song and won Tom Jones as her mentor whilst Murray Hockridge won over Danny with James Morrison’s You Give Me Something.

20-year-old Welsh singer Hannah Berney took on Lady Gaga’s You and I for her audition. As she looked to be giving up hope Danny and Tom both pressed their buttons. Receiving a rapturous reception from the audience Hannah burst into tears. Tom pointed out his Welsh connection with Hannah whilst Danny said he could see the performance meant a lot to her. Making one of the night’s quicker decisions, Hannah picked Danny as her mentor.

Call-centre worker Cris Grixti admitted he was pleased the judges wouldn’t see him before making a judgement as he felt it was his looks that have held him back in the past. Choosing Cee Lo Green’s Forget You, Cris worked the stage as he tried to win over the coaches. Sadly none of the coaches pushed their button but Jessie J said she enjoyed his licks and the way they were a little unexpected. After joking with Tom, Cris left the stage leaving a smile on everyone’s faces.

23-year-old Bill Downs left the comfort of his band to audition as a solo artist for The Voice UK. Talking about his upcoming wedding, Bill admitted that if he was successful on the show he had agreed with his fiancée to push his the date back. Singing Plan B’s She Said Bill proved to be more soulful than he looked with some seriously high notes. Danny was the only coach to push his button meaning that Bill was automatically on his team.

Bedroom singer Kate Read from Leicester revealed that she’d not been singing for long and admitted she was nervous to audition for the judges. Cyndi Lauper’s True Colours was Kate’s song of choice. Sounding not unlike Diana Vickers, Kate caught will.i.am’s attention first before Tom pushed his button to join the fight to recruit her. Will.i.am said he loved the unique sound of Kate’s voice and ultimately he won the battle to get her on his team.

Jessie J recruited two more singers to her team as Kirsten Joy threw herself into Emeli Sande’s Heaven and Ruth Ann St Luce tackled Snow Patrol’s Run. Ruth Ann caused friction with the coaches as Danny and will.i.am believed Jessie J had chosen wrongly.

Alys Williams was hoping her Welsh charm would win over the judges as she sang Adele’s over-played hit Someone Like You. Clearly nervous, Alys forgot the words briefly but managed to continue. Unfortunately none of the coaches pushed their button leaving Alys disappointed. Will.i.am said he thought she had a great voice but explained that he didn’t turn around because he had another singer like her on his team.

Long-haired rocker Nathan James picked Bon Jovi’s Living On A Prayer as the song he thought could wow the judges. Looking a bit like an over-enthusiastic Justin Lee-Collins, Nathan didn’t manage to win over any of the judges and looked disappointed. Jessie J said she was worried that he wouldn’t be versatile despite being impressed with his voice.

Former popstar Tyler James was the next contestant to audition and recalled his memories of best-friend Amy Winehouse. Determined to build up his own confidence following the death of Amy, Tyler sang (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay. In the song’s final moments will.i.am pushed his button making him the only judge eager to take Tyler onto his team. The other coaches gave Tyler great feedback whilst Tom Jones explained that he knew the song too well hence why he didn’t pick him.

Bo Bruce, who is often known by her rather regal sounding actual name (which we won’t print here), explained how she’s struggled in the industry because people were put off by her privileged background. Singing David Guetta and Usher’s hit Without You, Bo won over Danny and will.i.am. Overwhelmed by the crowd reaction, Bo received good feedback from will.i.am who told her that she put her unique spin on the track. Danny said he’s looking for a unique voice and that Bo more than fit the bill. As will.i.am and Danny engaged in a spot of verbal sparring, Bo decided to side with Danny.

Bo’s audition brought the show to a close for another week leaving the coaches with a few more recruits for their team nearing their 10 recruit limit. Each coach now has the following number of recruits:

Will.i.am – 7
Danny – 8
Jessie J – 8
Tom – 8

Tune in next week for the final blind audition round as the coaches complete their teams and prepare for battle.

It’s the second week on The Voice UK, and after the excitement of last week’s launch, expectations were once again very high for tonight’s show!

With the legend that is Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, Danny O’Donoghue and will.i.am as Coaches, what more could we want?

First up tonight was passionate singer and actor Hashma Thompson. He said backstage: “I applied to go on The Voice because it‘s an amazing opportunity to be mentored by such amazing Coaches.” Hashima’s song was Dynamite. Danny O’Donoghue was the first to turn his chair, in the first five seconds, followed very closely by will.I.am. By the second half of the song, he had all Coaches’ attention. Dancing around on stage, Hashima had presence. Sir Tom gave him a standing ovation! Danny said: “That was good! You could tell in the first few seconds, it set something off for me. Because you danced, the vocal suffered a little bit.” will told him: “I think you’re amazing. I agree with Danny, dancing made your vocals suffered.” Jessie told him: “Pick meeee!” Sir Tom told him: “If you’re looking for longevity, come to me.” will added: “As a producer, I work with a lot of people who tour. You should tour, and I could help you with that.” Hashima made his decision: “I’m going to go for will.i.am!” Good choice Mr Thompson!

Next up was Glasgow grandmother Barbara Bryceland. In her VT, she said: “I enjoy being a grandmother, but I’m also an individual as well.” Talking to Reggie Yates before her audition, she was very excited. “It’s very important. When you come to my age, you come invisible. I want it.” Her song was Wild Horses by the Stone Roses. She started off very strongly, and her vocal range seemed amazing. Danny thought she sounded like Tom Jones. He was the first to turn his chair. will.i.am said: “I didn’t turn round because I knew that you and Mr Jones, have a thing going on.” She said: “Tom has always been a legend in my house and in my family.” Tom said: “You have a wonderful voice, and I’m proud to have you on my team.” Barbara was on cloud 9! Go Barbara!

We then saw Kerry Ellis, who is a West End star. Having done Wicked, Sound of Music, Rock Of Ages, Kerry: “This is an opportunity to be myself and sing my own songs.” Before going on stage, she suffered a huge bout of stage fright. “If nobody turns round, it’s quite humiliating.” Her song was Son Of A Preacher Man, and her voice was what you’d expect from a West End star, very very good. No one turned their chair, which was shocking. She deserved to go through. Danny said: “I thought you were phenomenal. I’m looking for a specific type of girl singer, and you were not it.” Sir Tom said: “It seemed to me like you’ve made it, you’re already doing musicals! Well done.” Kerry was disheartened, and backstage said: “The risk I took was to be said no to, publicy. That was hard.”

We also saw David Junior, who has recently quit his job to focus on making it big. His song was The Man Who Can’t Be Moved by the one and only, Danny O‘Donoghue and The Script. In the second verse, both Danny and will turned their chairs. We could see why. He had a beautiful soulful voice. He looked very sexy too. Danny asked him his name and his story, and then said: “You took a risk coming here singing that song, but your voice is fantastic.” will said: “I pressed my button, because I liked your voice.” David chose Danny. He made the right decision! We’d choose Danny too…

Next to compete was eyeliner punk loving Vince Judd He said: “At times, I do doubt myself. It’s because I’m not being judged from the way I look.” His song was his interpretation of Like a Virgin. Danny was the first to turn his chair, and then Jessie J followed suit. Will.I.am was next, which left Tom sat there looking bemused at the other three. He turned his chair at the very last second! Well done Vince! Sir Tom said: “I thought there was two people there for a minute!” Danny said: “I loved your song choice, and what you did to it.” will.i.am said: “That’s the ultimate pop song every!” Jessie said: “That was amazing! I’m all about voices, and if you wanna do a lot of that, Holla!” Tom said: “I was enjoying it so much!” Vince made his decision, but it was very hard for him. In the end, he chose Jessie J. This didn’t surprise us, as they have very similar voices.

Seventeen year old student Shansel was next, and we saw her at home singing, in the shower, anywhere! She said: “People don’t expect the music that comes out of me by the way they look at me.” Her choice of song was the amazingNessun Dorma. It was a shock when she did start singing, and it’s true, you’d never expect her to have that type of Operatic voice. She was good, but she did need a bit of training to control her vibrato. No one turned their chair, which was a shame. When they did turn round after she sang, they did have a shock. They had a bigger shock when she said how old she was, and the fact that she never had a singing lesson. Jessie said: “I didn’t turn round because I thought you were much older and that I’d be intimidated by you. This isn’t the last we’ve seen of you.” will was very regretful that he didn’t turn his chair round, and apologised profusely. “She was wow!”

We then had a bit of competition, with Reggie asking us at home to close our eyes, and predict if the judges had turned round or not. Ross Wild was first, and singing Time Of Your Life, no one turned their chair. Tom said: “I should have hit my button, I think you’re great.” Sam Thornton sang Why Do Fools Fall In Love, and again, no one turned. It’s a shame. Danny said: “I’m kicking myself.”

Vince Freeman was next, and having spent his entire life doing music, he’d decided that The Voice UK was where he wanted to be. The 34 year old musician said: “All I’ve ever wanted was the opportunity.” His song was Sex On Fire by the Kings Of Leon. Singing with an acoustic guitar, his voice was very raw and sexy. Danny was the first to turn his song, and sat there bopping his head, it was clear that he loved Vince! will.i.am said: “I wanted to turn round the first note you hit, but you belong with Danny.” Danny said: “I turned my chair because the rawness was there.” EF is looking forward to seeing Vince again.

Alex Josh was next, and the lifeguard thought himself to be a cheeky chappy. Having been kicked out of school, he wanted to change and do music. Backstage he said: “I’m trying to hide my nerves with confidence. But I am nervous.” His song was I’m Yours. will.i.am was the first to turn his chair, followed closely by Danny O’Donoghue. He had a nice voice, but EF didn’t enjoy him. Danny said: “That was one hell of a performance. Well done.” will thought his voice had star quality. Alex was having a hard time choosing his Coach, and he told Danny: “I like your songs, I like your band.” He did go with Danny in the end, which was a very good choice.

A segment then showed the Coaches ‘name-dropping’. Sir Tom Jones said: “I know Tina Turner, well.” will.I.am said: “I lived with Michael Jackson once.” Haha!

Teenager Frances Wood then took to the stage. The 18 year old from Wakefield has been a bartender to fund her music. Her song was the Black Eyed Peas’ Where Is The Love. Her voice resembled a bit of Jessie’s voice, the same style. Will.I.am was the only one who turned his chair, and that was right at the end. Danny said: “I was that close to turning my chair. I think will is going to do fantastic with you.” Will said: “I turned around because you have a great voice, but sometimes it’s hard to hear someone’s voice when they sing your song. There were a few times when you were out of breath, but we will work on that.” Frances was overjoyed. Well done girl!

Matt and Celine were the first couple to take to the stage. Having been together for fifteen years, they still looked smitten with each other. Will someone turn round for them? Matt had a guitar. Their song was A Little Time. Their voices blended well together, but EF wasn’t too happy with their version of the song. It was too country-western, turned weird for us. Sir Tom Jones was the first to turn his chair, and looked happy! Jessie J turned at the very last second. Sir Tom said: “I loved everything about it, I loved the harmony.” Jessie said: “I loved how your voices blended together.” Flipping a coin to choose who their Coach should be, the coin landed on Sir Tom Jones! Good choice. Jessie did not look happy!

16 year old Holly Cosgrove was next, and she thought she was ‘different’. She did look different, but we thought she tried too hard. She said: “I like to make myself to stand out of the crowd. It’s all part of my act.” Her audition song wasYou Need Me, I Don’t Need You. EF liked her performance, but we couldn’t help but feel there was a hint of desperation about her. No one turned their chair, which must have been a knock. Jessie said: “I’m loving the outfiit. I didn’t turn around, because there wasn’t enough control or diction.” Danny said: “I was 90% there.” will.I.am said: “Not every singers want to get the high notes, but one thing you have to have is the confidence in your voice. So, the same attention you put to your outfit, the same attention needs to go into your voice.” Holly was sent home.

Eighties star Denise Pearson was up next, and she used to be in 5 Star! They were dubbed the Uk’s version of the Jackson 5. Having had success with her old band, she wanted it again, but even bigger. Her song was Christina Aguliera’s Fighter. Sir Tom looked very pensive, we think he liked her. EF loved her voice!  Sir Tom turned his chair. Danny asked her story, and Denise told them about her past as a pop star! They weren’t shocked. Jessie said: “It’s so tough to sing a song like that, but in the beginning there were too many tricks and turns.” Sir Tom said: “You know how to do stuff, but it was the tone and power I liked. I’m looking forward to having you on my team.” Well done Denise!

The last one tonight was Welshman David Faulkner from South Wales. He’s new to singing, having only started when he was just 21. He said: “When I’m singing, it takes me to somewhere else. To be doing this as a day job would be amazing.” His song of choice was Superstition. Danny was the first to turn his chair, and we can hear why! David rocked it! Will.I.am, Tom and Jessie J all turned their chairs at the same time! It was amazing! They all loved him! He received a standing ovation from Sir Tom! Danny said: “I think you have what it takes to win this competition!” Sir Tom said: “First of all, we Welsh people have to stick together. You have a great voice, and we’ve got to stick together!” will said: “I know what to do with an artist like you. I’d love to have you on my team.” Jessie said: “You had amazing vocals. You’re the reason I came on this show, to find people who can sing! I’m going to make you find that voice!” David said: “I admire all four of you, I think you’re amazing. I’m going to go with Jessie.” Oh David, you should have gone with Tom!

So that’s it for another week. Our highlights were David Faulkner and Hashima Thompson. The only problem we’ve got at the moment with this show is, we don’t see enough of presenters Holly and Reggie. We’re sure that will change come the live shows, but please, can we have more? Good show once again!

The Voice UK will be back next Saturday night at 7pm on BBC One.