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BYE!!

2012-06-08T15:08:24+00:00

We've had emotions, explosive vocals, tactics and tears. Letâs re-live series one!

“Although we've come to the END OF THE ROAD, still I can't let go. It's unnatural. You belong to me. I belong to you...”

Hello you, Reggie here.

So, bang-bang here we are. The Voice UK series 1 is done and what a ten-times-dope mega-smasher it has been. I’ve loved it. Holly’s loved it. The artists have loved it. The coaches have loved it. The team’s loved it. My barber’s loved it. We hope you’ve loved it too.

There are far too many highlights to mention but the awards for my favourite magic moments go to... will.i.am’s torch moonwalk, Sir Tom’s Elvis stories, the coaches’ megamix and the jacket potato with chilli and sour-cream in crew catering (week five).

Thanks for reading and leaving awesome comments – without you, this blog wouldn’t have been possible. Okay, it would have been possible but it’d have been completely pointless.

Congratulations to Leanne and all our incredible artists – you have soul on all your poles.

If YOU’VE got a cracking set of pipes, make sure you apply for The Voice Series 2.

Until then friends, I bid you farewell.

And don’t forget – IT’S ALL... ABOUT... THE VOICE!!

*moonwalks away from laptop into the sunset*

Reggie x

THE KING KONG OF SING SONGS

2012-06-01T09:52:51+00:00

Hey hey UK!

This. Is. It. It's the final, the finale, the denouement, the end. This Saturday (7.20pm BBC One) one of our phwoar-some foursome will be crowned THE VOICE UK. Not only that but MAROON 5 and ED SHEERAN will be performing their latest singles AND our coaches will each be duetting with their artists for the first time! It's gonna be a helluva final and our artists will need some killer song choices to clinch the title.

So, I can now exclusively reveal the songs that Tyler, Vince, Bo and Leanne will be hoping send them to victory. Wrap your peepers round this little lot...

Vince Kidd - Many Rivers To Cross (Jimmy Cliff)

Vince & Jessie Duet - Nobody's Perfect (Jessie J)

Bo Bruce - Nothing Compares 2 U (Sinead O'Connor)

Danny & Bo Duet - Read All About It (Professor Green & Emeli Sande)

Leanne Mitchell - It's A Man's Man's Man's World (James Brown)

Tom & Leanne Duet - Mama Told Me Not To Come (Tom Jones & Stereophonics)

Tyler James - I'll Be There (Michael Jackson)

Will & Tyler Duet - OMG (Usher feat. will.i.am)

What do you think of the choices? Who are you backing to win? As always, let me know in the comments below and I'll see you tomorrow night. I can't wait.

And to get you in the mood for tomorrow night, check out our incredible movie trailer. It will blow your mind and that's a guarantee.

Right, gotta go and pick out a suit. Tie or no tie, hmmmm?

Much love,

Reggie x

THE END OF THE ROAD

2012-05-27T18:03:00+00:00

Find out which four artists were sent home this week. Was your favourite saved?

Sacré bleu (it’s French for “OMG”). So much talent went home tonight, it’s unbelievable.

The semi-final was a non-stop skills-fest - all eight artists blew the roof off. But, we knew that eight had to become four and with the public 100% in charge of the decisions, it was goodnight for Max Milner, Becky Hill, Ruth Brown and Jaz Ellington. Four absolutely incredible voices; four unbelievably awesome people. If it’s the last we’ve heard of any of them, we’ll eat will.i.am’s torch.

And then there were four! Our fantastic final four… Bo Bruce, Vince Kidd, Leanne Mitchell and Tyler James. Coming to a Voice UK final near you next Saturday. AAAAAAAAAARGH!

Did the right ones make it to the final? Hit us with your thoughts.

Wowzerrrrs (it’s French for “wowzers”).

Night,

Reggie x

NEXT WEEK’S GUEST PERFORMERS ARE

2012-05-25T10:18:02+00:00

Wowzers. Oh my days. Oh my wowzers. Just a few words to express how I feel about what I’m about to tell you. Shall I shut up and tell you? Yep, fair enough.

So it’s with great pleasure and big plate of wowzers (sorry, need to stop saying wowzers) that I reveal the performers for next Saturday’s live final are *drumroll*…….

ED SHEERAN AND MAROON 5!!

Like I said: wowzers (sorry).

Hold tight for song info.

Exciting.

Okay bye,

Reggie x

p.s: Wowzers.

EXCLUSIVE: CHERYL AND KYLIE PERFORMING LIVE

2012-05-25T09:34:38+00:00

Oh hi,

So, we haven’t got much to announce this week apart from well, you know, CHERYL AND KYLIE ARE PERFORMING.

The two songbirds will each be taking to The Voice stage and flaunting their world-famous talents for all to see. It’s gonna be a pop explosion, a pop-fest. *pulls party popper* If you can’t tell, I’m quite exited.

But even more exciting, I can reveal the songs our eight semi-finalists. With the finals on the line this lot are going to pulling out all the stops to secure their place.

Becky Hill – Like A Star (Corrine Bailey Rae)

Vince Kidd – Back To Black (Amy Winehouse)

Bo Bruce – Charlie Brown (Coldplay)

Max Milner – Every Breath You Take (The Police)

Leanne Mitchell – Run To You (Whitney Houston)

Ruth Brown – The Voice Within (Christina Aguilera)

Jaz Ellington – Let It Be (The Beatles)

Tyler James – Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)

Wow. What do you think? Any surprises? Did anyone else hope they’d slip in a bit of Charles and Eddie. No? Cool, me neither…

Right I’m off. If you need me, you can catch me loitering outside Kylie and Cheryl’s dressing rooms.

Reggie

A NIGHT IN THE LIFE OF THE ARTISTS

2012-05-23T12:18:02+00:00

Well hello,

With the semi-finals approaching faster than will.i.am on diamante rollerskates, we thought we’d give you a taste of what it’s like to be one of our artists on the night of a live show...

Find out what goes on behind the scenes in The V Room and get to know the artists better.

We took an extra camera into The V Room – where the artists hang out with me before and after going on stage – and captured some of the nerves, excitement, mayhem, warm-ups, screams, tears, cuddles and impromptu naked moonwalks*.

V hope you like it (more V puns, REALLY? Yes, really)

Bye!

Reggie x

* There haven’t actually been any impromptu naked moonwalks YET, but you never know...

JOIN US IN THE V ROOM

2012-05-18T14:12:25+00:00

Hey Voice gang,

We've all come to expect several amazing things every Saturday. Phenomenal performances from the artists, invaluable advice from the coaches and the bit everyone (probably) looks forward to the most, my fabulous face in the V Room.

That's where you come in. As usual, we want your comments, questions and quips about the show so we can talk about it and discuss it live on air.

There's plenty of space in the comments box below and while I would love for you to fill it up with messages of love for me, I can understand that some of you (or all of you, whatever) might want to talk about the show, the artists and the four coaches.

Unleash your opinions now! I'll be keeping my eye out...

Fist-bumps all round.

Reggie

FOUR MORE FAREWELLS

2012-05-13T17:58:19+00:00

Oh man, four (well, five) incredible artists going home in one night. That was tough. sad.i.am.

Following an absolutely barnstorming, bang-bang, three-times-dope night of performances, it was judgement time again for Team Will and Team Tom and tonight it was double-double departure.

After Ruth and Jaz were saved by your public votes, it was down to tweet.i.am and The Silver Bear to save one more artist each.

As you’d expect, these decisions were more rock solid than my buns*. But when push came to shove, it was Leanne and Tyler that got saved and it was goodnight for Frances, Leanne, Matt and Sueleen and will.i.(ad)am.

Give it up for all four artists. They’re incredible and we’ll miss them loads.

Right, time for East 17 and a cuddle.

Night,

Reggie x

*The BBC would like to apologise for the use of my buns in this blog post.

YOUR VOICE ON THE VOICE

2012-05-11T14:47:26+00:00

Calling all Voice troops!

It’s the third week of the live shows and your third chance to get your comments on the actual telly.

You know the deal, we’re keeping an eye on all your comments, ready to pluck the best ones for the epicentre of all social chatter and hub of internet buzz - The V Room.

If you’ve got question for the artists, an amusing observation about the show, or a burning desire to compliment me, tell me so I can shout about it LIVE on air.

Not only that, but while I’m rubbing shoulders with Team Tom and Team Will, you’ll be able to see your nuggets of internet gold floating on the screen behind me. That’s if you’re even able to take your eyes off me – my outfit is looking sharp this week…

See you all on Saturday!

Reggie

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

2012-05-06T17:55:59+00:00

I hope you’ve brought tissues cos my face is leaking.

Hello, Reggie here.

Tonight we said goodbye to Ruth-Ann St. Luce and Hannah Berney. And to quote my fourth favourite R&B boyband: “Although we’ve come to the end of the road, we can’t let go…”

Find out which artists were sent home this week. Was your favourite saved?

After incredible performances from #TeamJessie and #TeamDanny, it was Ruth-Ann and Hannah that found themselves in their bottom-twos, alongside Toni Warne and Max Milner.

It was impossible decision time for Jess and Danny but after reminding all four artists that this show is only the beginning; it was goodnight for Hannah and Ruth.

Show them both some love, people. They’re amazing artists and Voice fam for life.

Did the right ones go? Talk to us below.

I’m gonna go put on Boyz II Men.

Night,

Reggie x

GET YOUR COMMENTS ON TV

2012-05-04T15:00:00+00:00

Hello you,

So it’s week 2 of the live shows, which means it’s also week 2 of... THE V ROOM!!! (too shouty? Soz)

Thanks for all your comments on last week’s V Room blog - hopefully some of you saw your pearls of wisdom on the telly! It’s the same deal again this week – I’ll be reading out some of your blog comments, Facebook posts and tweets in our bright red VIP lounge of Voice-related cyber-musings (sorry, “V Room”) and asking your questions to our artists.

And like last week, the awesome mosaic of your profile pics will be floating around behind me, so keep an eye out for your mush.

So hit me with your comments and questions, people - I want some quality chin-strokers and knee-slappers to read out this week.

Vee you in the V Room.

Veace out,

Veggie x

WHO'S SINGING WHAT

2012-05-04T10:04:25+00:00

Hey! It’s Reggie,

It’s the end of the week (also known as the WEEKEND) which means your weekly live dose of The Voice UK is nearly here! Rehearsals are well underway as Team Danny and Team Jessie prepare to hit the notes to win your votes this Saturday. I’ve been walking / snooping around backstage and managed to obtain / steal the songlist for Saturday night. So here, before anyone else, is who’s singing what:

Max Milner – Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty)

Bo Bruce – Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush)

Hannah Berney – Cry Me A River (Julie London / Justin Timberlake)

Aleks Josh – Dream A Little Dream Of Me (Michael Bublé)

David Julien – Sweet Disposition (The Temper Trap)

Ruth-Ann St. Luce – Promise This (Cheryl Cole)

Becky Hill – Good Luck (Basement Jaxx)

Cassius Henry – Paradise (Coldplay)

Toni Warne – Proud Mary (Tina Turner)

Vince Kidd – Always On My Mind (Elvis Presley)

I’m excited (obviously). Who are you most looking forward to hearing? Danny and Jessie are going to have some tough decisions to make this weekend.

Right, I’m off get my hair cut for the show. I do love getting my hair cut.

See you Saturday night,

Reggie x

TEAM DANNY VS THE CLOCK

2012-05-02T10:04:56+00:00

Danny O'Donoghue answers a quick fire round of questions in 60 seconds.

Get to know Team Danny better as they face a quick fire round of questions in 60 seconds.

This week, it’s the turn of Team Danny and Team Jessie to fight, fight, fight, fight, fight to stay in The Voice UK finals. But before The Woo Dan Clan take to the stage, here’s your chance to get to know them like the back of your hand.

We cornered Mr O’Donoghue and his team in their dressing rooms and shouted a bunch of quick-fire questions at them, revealing some interesting factoids. What’s Max’s Milner’s favourite Script song? Who’s Bo Bruce’s secret crush? And how about Danny’s favourite smell?

All is revealed, and lots more, in the videos above.

Enjoy!

THE AFTERMOUTH: WHO WENT HOME?

2012-04-29T18:13:38+00:00

What’s good, people – it’s a sniffling Reggie here.

Oh man, that was tough. Tonight, Sam Buttery and Sophie Griffin became the first ones that got away in The Voice UK live shows and it knocked us all for six…

The first two artists have been voted off. Was your favourite saved?

Following a bunch of eye-poppingly awesome performances by Team Tom and Team Will, Sam and Sophie found themselves in their bottom-twos, alongside Matt and Sueleen and Joelle Moses.

As you’d expect, Sir Tom and Will found it majorly difficult to decide who to save but following lots of chin-scratching, soul-searching and help from the other coaches – it was goodnight for Sam and Soph.

People, please show some love for both these incredible artists. They’re the bees’ knees and we’re gonna miss them big time.

Did the right ones go? Tell us what you’re thinking.

I need a cuddle.

Night,

Reggie x

THE V ROOM NEEDS YOU!

2012-04-28T14:31:11+00:00

The V Room

So this is it. Today’s the day. Tonight’s the night. It’s time to get serious. It’s time to go... LIVE.

Hello there, Reggie here. That was a dramatic intro wasn’t it? I’ve given myself goosebumps (or maybe it’s just cold).

Right, let’s talk V Room. As you know, in the live shows I’m gonna be reading out your blog comments, Facebook posts and tweets in our bright red nerve-centre of internet chatter: The V Room.

On a big screen in the V-Room is a mosaic made up of loads of your wonderful faces. If you liked our Facebook post about it, or retweeted our tweet, your mush might be on there. Keep an eye out for it.

And seeing as the blog, Facebook and Twitter are taking a starring role in the show, we need AMAZING comments for me to read out. If you all just post: “OMG Reggie is soooooooo buff”, it’s gonna be pretty embarrassing (even though I’ll like it). I’ll be reading the best comments, questions and tweets to the artists, so HIT US WITH YOUR BEST STUFF.

See you in the V Room, people. It’s gonna be vantastic, vantabulous and vamazing*.

Regg(v)ie

* FYI - I will be better than this in the V Room. Okay bye.