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March 12, 2012 · 11:10 am

The Voice: Latest pictures released

Official promotional pictures of The Voice coaches and presenters have been released by the BBC, two weeks before the first show debuts on BBC One.

The set of images show the programme’s presenters, Holly Willoughby and Reggies Yates, and also feature individual shots of each mentor.

The Voice UK will see Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones, Danny O’Donoghue and will.i.am will battle it out this spring to find the next vocal superstar.

It was also revealed recently that the show will go head-to-head with Britain’s Got Talent in the Saturday night schedules.

The Voice launches on 24 March on BBC One.

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February 23, 2012 · 10:15 am

The Voice: First look

The BBC has released a first look picture from forth-coming reality show, The Voice.

The image shows the four coaches, Sir Tom Jones, singer Jessie J, Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue at ‘blind auditions’.

All four will have their backs to the stage and will have to base their choices on vocal ability alone.

If a coach likes what they hear, they hit a button which turns their chair to face the artist who will then land a place on that coach’s team.

However, if more than one chair turns, the power changes and the auditionee gets to choose which mentor they think is right for them.

The show’s format also includes Battle Rounds, where contestants go head to head against their own team, and the Live Shows.

Each week, the artists that have made it through the previous rounds will perform in front of a live studio audience and face the public vote.

They will fight it out until only one artist is left to be crowned winner of The Voice UK.

The Voice will be presented by Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates and is set to air in Spring 2012.

The coaches at 'blind auditions'

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December 8, 2011 · 2:41 pm

Final Voice line-up confirmed

Jones and O'Donoghue complete line-up

Music legend Sir Tom Jones and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue have been confirmed as coaches on new BBC reality show, The Voice.

The duo will join Jessie J and will.i.am to claim the last two remaining places and complete the line-up.

Sir Tom, who had his first hit in 1965 with It’s Not Unusual, said:

“I’m excited about The Voice, and thrilled to be participating as a Coach. This is a strong show; it’s all about talent – but it’s also exciting, competitive and compelling television.

“I’ve been blessed over the years to share the stage with some of the world’s finest artists, and I look forward to being part of the team that discovers a great, new, genuine talent.”

Lead singer of Irish band The Script, O’Donoghue also expressed his excitement, saying:

“I’m a massive fan of The Voice, so to be involved as a coach is amazing.

“This is a show unlike any other because it puts vocal ability first above all else. I look forward to putting my team together and battling it out with the other coaches to see who wins this unique, credible competition. I’m in it to win it!”

The Voice will be presented by Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates and is set to air in Spring 2012.

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November 23, 2011 · 5:19 pm

Willoughby, Yates to present The Voice

Holly and Reggie to front show

Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates have been confirmed as hosts for new BBC talent show, The Voice.

The programme, which is set to start in the Spring, uses blind auditions to judge acts on their vocals alone.

Willoughby is best-known for presenting ITV1′s This Morning, while Reggie currently hosts the chart show on Radio One.

Holly, who recently quit as host of Dancing on Ice, expressed her excitement at bagging the role, telling the BBC:

“When it launched in America I watched one of the shows and thought it was just a fantastic format.

“When I heard it was coming to the UK I thought to myself how incredible it would be to be a part of it.

“It’s going to be one roller coaster of a ride and I can’t wait to get started!”

The BBC has also signed up singer Jessie J as a mentor on the show.

The Voice originally began in the Netherlands as The Voice of Holland and features three key stages; blind auditions, battle rounds and live performances.

The show’s format proved popular and has since been sold to over 30 countries world-wide.

Related: Dancing on Ice: Holly out, Christine in
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November 21, 2011 · 11:16 am

Dancing on Ice: Holly out, Christine in

Holly to present The Voice?

Christine Bleakley is to replace Holly Willoughby as co-presenter of Dancing on Ice.

The Daybreak host will join Philip Schofield on the celebrity skating show, after Holly decided not to renew her contract.

Mum-of-two Holly didn’t reveal why she was leaving the programme, but according to reports, she is set to front new BBC talent show, The Voice.

Schofield broke the news of Willoughby’s departure on Twitter, posting:

“Just to keep you in the loop, @hollywills won’t be presenting Dancing on Ice due to new commitments @clbleakley will step into the rink.”

Holly also stepped in, Tweeting:

“Good luck to Christine Bleakley on this years Dancing on Ice. It’s a truely magical show and you will love it. I’ll miss you all very much [sic]“

The new series of Dancing on Ice is set to begin in the New Year, with Sugababe Heidi Range, Hollyoaks’ Jorgie Porter and Eastenders star Laila Morse all rumoured to be taking part.

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