Britain's Got Talent star Calum Scott has revealed that he expects his sister to be successful with her singing in the future.
Scott - who won Simon Cowell's golden buzzer after his cover of Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own' - had to audition just after his sister Jade had received four nos from the judges.
"It was tough because Jade's my inspiration for singing anyway, so for me to hear from Simon that she was a bedroom singer – I mean, I don't agree," he told Digital Spy today. "My sister is a brilliant singer. She was really, really nervous – I could see that she was so shook up by the nerves.
"And like I said to her afterwards, I've got four years on her. She's got four years to get her confidence levels up and get a handle on her nerves and things like that. She's got all...
Scott - who won Simon Cowell's golden buzzer after his cover of Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own' - had to audition just after his sister Jade had received four nos from the judges.
"It was tough because Jade's my inspiration for singing anyway, so for me to hear from Simon that she was a bedroom singer – I mean, I don't agree," he told Digital Spy today. "My sister is a brilliant singer. She was really, really nervous – I could see that she was so shook up by the nerves.
"And like I said to her afterwards, I've got four years on her. She's got four years to get her confidence levels up and get a handle on her nerves and things like that. She's got all...
- 4/13/2015
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK kicked off its all-important battles with a two-hour spectacular tonight, as 24 acts got paired up for 12 bouts in the ring. As Sir Tom Jones pointed out, "no biting" and "no kicking" was allowed - instead it was (surprise!) all about the voice.
With each coach being granted two steals this series, it was all to play for, all bets were off and it was all going down to the wire. Right, that's enough sporting phrases - let's get the ball rolling! (Sorry.)
Battle #1: Joyful Soundz vs Newtion Matthews
Team: Will
Song: 'Shout' - The Isley Brothers
What happened in rehearsals? This is one of the funniest battle rehearsals we have ever seen, ever. Will was babbling about how 'Shout' is one of his favourite songs "on the entire planet' ("Even if I was to take a spaceship out of space it would still be my favourite...
With each coach being granted two steals this series, it was all to play for, all bets were off and it was all going down to the wire. Right, that's enough sporting phrases - let's get the ball rolling! (Sorry.)
Battle #1: Joyful Soundz vs Newtion Matthews
Team: Will
Song: 'Shout' - The Isley Brothers
What happened in rehearsals? This is one of the funniest battle rehearsals we have ever seen, ever. Will was babbling about how 'Shout' is one of his favourite songs "on the entire planet' ("Even if I was to take a spaceship out of space it would still be my favourite...
- 2/28/2015
- Digital Spy
With The Voice UK battles starting on Saturday, we need all the info we can get to prepare. Luckily enough for us, we were hanging out with Ricky Wilson recently - so we managed to get him to talk us through his team act by act.
It's fair to say he's feeling pretty confident. "It's hard to blow my own trumpet because I've been in an indie band too long - that's not what we do," he joked. "But everyone backstage from the BBC and everything said that I had the strongest team." Blimey! So the signs are good for the 12 acts who make up Team Ricky... but here's what he had to say about them...
1. Stevie McCrorie
"I get on really well with Stevie. That was great. He chose me over other people as well! It's crazy. But Stevie, I think that he's a sensible guy and we've been talking a lot.
It's fair to say he's feeling pretty confident. "It's hard to blow my own trumpet because I've been in an indie band too long - that's not what we do," he joked. "But everyone backstage from the BBC and everything said that I had the strongest team." Blimey! So the signs are good for the 12 acts who make up Team Ricky... but here's what he had to say about them...
1. Stevie McCrorie
"I get on really well with Stevie. That was great. He chose me over other people as well! It's crazy. But Stevie, I think that he's a sensible guy and we've been talking a lot.
- 2/26/2015
- Digital Spy
The blind auditions might be over on The Voice UK, but there is still so much to come. There's no hanging about - we're straight into the battle rounds on Saturday as the first batch of contestants attempt to outshine their partners.
It's not that all is lost if they don't win their battle - the coaches each have not one, but two steals this series - but that doesn't mean the pressure is off! Read on to find out who you'll see battling this weekend - and what they'll be singing (complete with sneaky pictures of the battles themselves)...
Team Will
Joyful Soundz vs Newtion Matthews
Song: 'Shout' - Isley Brothers
Remind me who they are! Joyful Soundz - aka Patrick and Simone - are friends from church from Luton who just want to bring a little joy to the world! Newtion, 30, previously had a record deal with Warner...
It's not that all is lost if they don't win their battle - the coaches each have not one, but two steals this series - but that doesn't mean the pressure is off! Read on to find out who you'll see battling this weekend - and what they'll be singing (complete with sneaky pictures of the battles themselves)...
Team Will
Joyful Soundz vs Newtion Matthews
Song: 'Shout' - Isley Brothers
Remind me who they are! Joyful Soundz - aka Patrick and Simone - are friends from church from Luton who just want to bring a little joy to the world! Newtion, 30, previously had a record deal with Warner...
- 2/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Ricky Wilson was the first coach on The Voice UK to complete his team this series, but which acts made it into his gang? Read on for your round-up of the 12 contestants batting for Team Ricky...
1. Autumn Sharif
Age: 19
From: London
Blind audition song: 'Crying For No Reason' - Katy B
What you need to know: Autumn turned down the lead role in Thriller Live to be on The Voice UK. She's inspired by her mum - who had to flee Somalia - and was won over by Ricky when he told her she was "the one" to complete his team.
2. Christina Matovu
Age: 24
From: London
Blind audition song: 'If I Go' - Ella Eyre
What you need to know: Christina - who says her biggest fan is her gran - got so emotional after her blind audition that Ricky had to get up on stage to give her his hankie.
1. Autumn Sharif
Age: 19
From: London
Blind audition song: 'Crying For No Reason' - Katy B
What you need to know: Autumn turned down the lead role in Thriller Live to be on The Voice UK. She's inspired by her mum - who had to flee Somalia - and was won over by Ricky when he told her she was "the one" to complete his team.
2. Christina Matovu
Age: 24
From: London
Blind audition song: 'If I Go' - Ella Eyre
What you need to know: Christina - who says her biggest fan is her gran - got so emotional after her blind audition that Ricky had to get up on stage to give her his hankie.
- 2/22/2015
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK is getting through those blind auditions - we had ten more today, with six acts making it onto a team. It's a surprise the coaches had time to press their button in between all their japes - from Sir Tom's impression of an impression of himself (confused?) to Ricky's uncanny impersonation of Orville the Duck and shocking admission that he's never had a cup of tea. And no-one even answered our burning question of just what is in will.i.am's backpack.
Still, Rita, Sir Tom and will.i.am managed to add one act each to their teams - while Ricky went and bagged three more (Will kind of scorned him by saying: "Ricky's turning for everything because he's afraid of missing out" - ouch! - while Sir Tom sighed of Ricky's success: "I'm not upset about it - I'm disgusted with it.") But who had the best audition?...
Still, Rita, Sir Tom and will.i.am managed to add one act each to their teams - while Ricky went and bagged three more (Will kind of scorned him by saying: "Ricky's turning for everything because he's afraid of missing out" - ouch! - while Sir Tom sighed of Ricky's success: "I'm not upset about it - I'm disgusted with it.") But who had the best audition?...
- 1/17/2015
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK kicked off in style last weekend, and there are even more blind auditions to come! This weekend, ten more hopefuls take to the stage in an attempt to make those coaches turn.
If you want to know what to expect on Saturday, you're in luck - we've got info on all of the contestants (and their pictures, too!). Read on for all the details...
1. Jade Hewitt - 27, Sheffield
Song: 'Here for the Party ' - Gretchen Wilson
What you need to know: Jade works in a crisp factory by day - and is Beyoncé tribute act Queen B by night.
2. Marc Armstrong - 36, London
Song: 'Jealous Guy' - Donny Hathaway (John Lennon)
What you need to know: Marc has got some pretty famous connections - not only is his cousin Jb from Jls (who comes to his audition!) but he used to date Celena Cherry from the Honeyz.
If you want to know what to expect on Saturday, you're in luck - we've got info on all of the contestants (and their pictures, too!). Read on for all the details...
1. Jade Hewitt - 27, Sheffield
Song: 'Here for the Party ' - Gretchen Wilson
What you need to know: Jade works in a crisp factory by day - and is Beyoncé tribute act Queen B by night.
2. Marc Armstrong - 36, London
Song: 'Jealous Guy' - Donny Hathaway (John Lennon)
What you need to know: Marc has got some pretty famous connections - not only is his cousin Jb from Jls (who comes to his audition!) but he used to date Celena Cherry from the Honeyz.
- 1/15/2015
- Digital Spy
The Voice knockouts kicked off tonight and there was some serious talent on the stage. The only problem is, we're not sure that all of the coaches were always concentrating on the singing. We adored Jade Mayjean Peters' take on 'Blue Moon', but it seems some of those chair-hoggers were enjoying it a bit too much.
There's no doubt Jade's an attractive woman - that's basically how she was introduced in her blind - and obviously she looked great on stage.
And luckily for Jade, her amazing voice kept our attention - and that of her mentor Kylie Minogue, of course.
But we're a little concerned that the other coaches had something else on their minds.
I mean, put your tongue away, Sir Tom.
And you, Ricky.
And you, Will.
To be fair, sometimes Will just seemed to be having a lovely time - transported to another place, where...
There's no doubt Jade's an attractive woman - that's basically how she was introduced in her blind - and obviously she looked great on stage.
And luckily for Jade, her amazing voice kept our attention - and that of her mentor Kylie Minogue, of course.
But we're a little concerned that the other coaches had something else on their minds.
I mean, put your tongue away, Sir Tom.
And you, Ricky.
And you, Will.
To be fair, sometimes Will just seemed to be having a lovely time - transported to another place, where...
- 3/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The blinds are over, the battles are done, and now we're here at the Voice knockouts! It's time to find out which stars from Team Kylie and Team Tom are going to make it into the all-important live shows, so they're all going to sing one by one before their coaches decide who to keep and who to brutally, coldly, heartlessly send packing. Fun!
Team Kylie
First up tonight, it's Team Kylie. She's feeling good about her "dynamic" team, while the team members themselves - Femi Santiago, Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor - are just raving about how much they like each other. Yeah, we'll see how long that lasts when they're up against each other, eh? As for Kylie, she is "bricking it" about whittling them down. Let's get this thing going...
Leo Ihenacho - 'I Wanna Know What Love Is...
Team Kylie
First up tonight, it's Team Kylie. She's feeling good about her "dynamic" team, while the team members themselves - Femi Santiago, Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor - are just raving about how much they like each other. Yeah, we'll see how long that lasts when they're up against each other, eh? As for Kylie, she is "bricking it" about whittling them down. Let's get this thing going...
Leo Ihenacho - 'I Wanna Know What Love Is...
- 3/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK is getting all serious now - Team Tom and Team Kylie are down to just three members each. But while the knockouts might be tense, that doesn't mean there's not time for some fun! We've already puzzled over the coaches' reactions to Jade Mayjean Peters, but now it's time to round-up all the other funny stuff that was going on. It might be rather Tom-centric, but we make no apologies for that...
1. Leo embarrasses himself with his 'hug count' for Kylie.
Oh dear. Leo and Kylie have always been flirtatious - you should have seen her giggling in rehearsals. And when he said he would be singing 'I Want To Know What Love Is', her confession that: "I think Leo does want to know what love is" saw Kylie covering her face in cringe. Mind you, it was nowhere near as awkward as when Leo revealed...
1. Leo embarrasses himself with his 'hug count' for Kylie.
Oh dear. Leo and Kylie have always been flirtatious - you should have seen her giggling in rehearsals. And when he said he would be singing 'I Want To Know What Love Is', her confession that: "I think Leo does want to know what love is" saw Kylie covering her face in cringe. Mind you, it was nowhere near as awkward as when Leo revealed...
- 3/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The first pictures from this weekend's Knockout stage of The Voice UK have been released.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on each team will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the live shows, before their mentor selects their final three.
Competing on Team Will is Anna McLuckie, Callum Crowley, Iesher Haughton, James Byron, Jermain Jackman, Sophie May Williams and Nomakhosi Nkosi.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho, Rachael O'Connor and Femi Santiago will perform on Team Kylie.
Team Ricky includes Beth McCarthy, Chris Royal, Christina Marie, Emily Adams, Jazz Bates Chambers, Max Murphy and Jessica Steele.
Finally, Bizzi Dixon, Celestine, Gary Poole, Georgia Harrup, Melissa Gill, Sally Barker and Steven Alexander make up Team Tom.
The Voice UK continues on Saturday (March 15) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on each team will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the live shows, before their mentor selects their final three.
Competing on Team Will is Anna McLuckie, Callum Crowley, Iesher Haughton, James Byron, Jermain Jackman, Sophie May Williams and Nomakhosi Nkosi.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho, Rachael O'Connor and Femi Santiago will perform on Team Kylie.
Team Ricky includes Beth McCarthy, Chris Royal, Christina Marie, Emily Adams, Jazz Bates Chambers, Max Murphy and Jessica Steele.
Finally, Bizzi Dixon, Celestine, Gary Poole, Georgia Harrup, Melissa Gill, Sally Barker and Steven Alexander make up Team Tom.
The Voice UK continues on Saturday (March 15) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
- 3/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The first pictures from this weekend's Knockout stage of The Voice UK have been released.
In the new pictures, Kylie Minogue's team are seen performing before the judges in a bid to reach the live shows of this year's competition.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on Team Kylie will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the Final 12, before Minogue selects her final three.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor won their respective battles to reach this stage of the competition.
Femi Santiago - who was previously part of will.i.am's team - lost his battle, but was selected by Minogue to join her team as part of the show's 'Steal' twist.
Santiago serenaded the 'Into The Blue' singer with a freestyle song in an attempt to win her support. However, the...
In the new pictures, Kylie Minogue's team are seen performing before the judges in a bid to reach the live shows of this year's competition.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on Team Kylie will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the Final 12, before Minogue selects her final three.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor won their respective battles to reach this stage of the competition.
Femi Santiago - who was previously part of will.i.am's team - lost his battle, but was selected by Minogue to join her team as part of the show's 'Steal' twist.
Santiago serenaded the 'Into The Blue' singer with a freestyle song in an attempt to win her support. However, the...
- 3/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK: BBC One, 7pm
The battle rounds conclude tonight as the remaining contestants fight for their place in the next stage of the competition.
In this episode there are a total of 12 new pairs all ready to battle it out and impress the juges, including twin act Gemyni against Jade Mayjean Peters, who got all four judges to turn around for her in her blind audition. Will her luck continue tonight?
True Detective: Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Hunt and Cohle embark on a manhunt for a tall man with scarring who they believe is their killer, against pressure to turn the case over to the official force. Their investigations lead them to a religious school - but before they can explore further, new evidence puts Lange back in the spotlight.
In his personal life, Hart sees Lisa out on a date with a new man and his jealousy gets the better of him.
The battle rounds conclude tonight as the remaining contestants fight for their place in the next stage of the competition.
In this episode there are a total of 12 new pairs all ready to battle it out and impress the juges, including twin act Gemyni against Jade Mayjean Peters, who got all four judges to turn around for her in her blind audition. Will her luck continue tonight?
True Detective: Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Hunt and Cohle embark on a manhunt for a tall man with scarring who they believe is their killer, against pressure to turn the case over to the official force. Their investigations lead them to a religious school - but before they can explore further, new evidence puts Lange back in the spotlight.
In his personal life, Hart sees Lisa out on a date with a new man and his jealousy gets the better of him.
- 3/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers believe that Kylie Minogue has the best team on The Voice UK.
The Australian singer topped the poll with 39.32% of the votes. will.i.am came in second with 33.06%, followed by Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson with 19.35%. Sir Tom Jones came in last with just 8.28%.
Elsewhere, readers believe that Rachael O'Connor is the best singer on Team Kylie. The singer/songwriter secured 15.63% of the public vote. Amelia O'Connell came second with 14.45%, while Jade Mayjean Peters came third with 13.93%.
With 32.27% of the public vote, folk singer Anna McLuckie was the clear favourite among readers on Team will.i.am. Sophie May was second with 10.97% of the vote, while Callum Crowley was third with 8.07%.
Yorkshire girl Beth McCarthy was the winner for Team Ricky. She received 16.27% from the polls. Jamie Lovatt followed with 15.33% of reader votes, while Essex teenager Luciee Marie Closier came third with 11.86%.
Actor Kenny Thompson is...
The Australian singer topped the poll with 39.32% of the votes. will.i.am came in second with 33.06%, followed by Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson with 19.35%. Sir Tom Jones came in last with just 8.28%.
Elsewhere, readers believe that Rachael O'Connor is the best singer on Team Kylie. The singer/songwriter secured 15.63% of the public vote. Amelia O'Connell came second with 14.45%, while Jade Mayjean Peters came third with 13.93%.
With 32.27% of the public vote, folk singer Anna McLuckie was the clear favourite among readers on Team will.i.am. Sophie May was second with 10.97% of the vote, while Callum Crowley was third with 8.07%.
Yorkshire girl Beth McCarthy was the winner for Team Ricky. She received 16.27% from the polls. Jamie Lovatt followed with 15.33% of reader votes, while Essex teenager Luciee Marie Closier came third with 11.86%.
Actor Kenny Thompson is...
- 3/1/2014
- Digital Spy
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