Sir Tom Jones reportedly shouted ''Who the f**k is that?'' at Jeremy Kyle. The 'Voice' judge is said to have scared off the 'Jeremy Kyle Show' host backstage after filming the BBC One singing competition, leaving the 49-year-old presenter to retreat to his dressing room. Sir Tom is said to have been chatting loudly to fellow judge Ricky Wilson when Jeremy stuck his head out of his door to ask whoever was disturbing him to keep the noise down. However, Jones is said to have pointed at him and bellowed: ''Who the f**k is that?'' A source shared: ''Tom and Ricky has been...
- 1/19/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Rita Ora is ''naughtier'' than former 'The Voice' judges Kylie Minogue and Jessie J. The 'How We Do' hitmaker has joined the panel of the BBC One talent show and fellow judge and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson claims she's not as well behaved as her predecessors. Referring to a Rita wearing a pair of elf ears she'd stolen from the Ccbc children's TV studio, he said: ''She is a lot naughtier than Kylie and Jessie. Look at her! She makes me laugh.'' However, the blonde beauty - who previously dated Calvin Harris and Rob Kardashian and is now romancing Tommy Hilfiger's...
- 12/30/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Ricky Wilson flirts with Rita Ora on 'The Voice' for show. The Kaiser Chiefs frontman - who is to be joined on the panel of the BBC talent show by the 'How We Do' hitmaker for the first time in the upcoming series - insists there is no romance between the pair and that any on-screen chemistry is simply for the cameras. He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''It's television, it would be really boring if there wasn't any of that.'' However, the 36-year-old singer admitted he is fond of the blonde beauty, 23, who has impressed him with her sense...
- 10/22/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Rita Ora and Ricky Wilson have been flirting on 'The Voice'. The 'I Will Never Let You Down' hitmaker and the frontman of the Kaiser Chiefs are currently filming for the new series of the BBC One talent show - alongside fellow judges Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am - and are reportedly already very comfortable with each other. An audience member at a taping for the show in Manchester told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''It was very flirty, but to make sure it wasn't taken the wrong way he then kissed Tom Jones on the cheek too. ''They had a chat in between...
- 9/30/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Rik Mayall has died at the age of 56.
The comic actor, who passed away on Monday morning (June 9), was best-known for his roles in hit shows like The Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesman.
He also had scene-stealing guest spots throughout his career - including his notable appearance as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder - and headed up hit 1991 movie Drop Dead Fred.
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Below, Digital Spy rounds up just some of the reactions from the world of entertainment to Mayall's passing.
British comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died. Our heart goes out to his friends and family at this sad time, may he Rip. #ElstreeLove
— Elstree Studios (@ElstreeStudios) June 9, 2014
Something about Rik pic.twitter.com/MeE7DaUoLt
— Greg Davies (@gdavies) June 9, 2014
Crossing the Atlantic with wifi.
The comic actor, who passed away on Monday morning (June 9), was best-known for his roles in hit shows like The Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesman.
He also had scene-stealing guest spots throughout his career - including his notable appearance as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder - and headed up hit 1991 movie Drop Dead Fred.
Ade Edmondson on Rik Mayall death: 'I feel privileged to have known him'
Rik Mayall's 5 best roles: From Young One Rick to Drop Dead Fred
Below, Digital Spy rounds up just some of the reactions from the world of entertainment to Mayall's passing.
British comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died. Our heart goes out to his friends and family at this sad time, may he Rip. #ElstreeLove
— Elstree Studios (@ElstreeStudios) June 9, 2014
Something about Rik pic.twitter.com/MeE7DaUoLt
— Greg Davies (@gdavies) June 9, 2014
Crossing the Atlantic with wifi.
- 6/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The B-52′s are the greatest party band in rock history, and along with R.E.M. put the city of Athens, Georgia on the musical map in the 1980′s.
Formed in 1977, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Fred Schneider and siblings Cindy and Ricky Wilson combined surf music, new wave, and thrift store fashion, and made something magical … and unique.
Ricky died of AIDS in late 1985, and after Rock Hudson, he was the first person I knew of to die from the disease. But his spirit lives on three decades later every time a classic B-52′s song is played.
This weekend is Kate’s 66th birthday, so let’s pay tribute to her, and the rest of the band for giving us so much happiness. What is the greatest B-52′s song? Here are my top five:
5. Roam
1989′s Cosmic Thing was their first album in four years, and became the biggest seller of their career,...
Formed in 1977, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Fred Schneider and siblings Cindy and Ricky Wilson combined surf music, new wave, and thrift store fashion, and made something magical … and unique.
Ricky died of AIDS in late 1985, and after Rock Hudson, he was the first person I knew of to die from the disease. But his spirit lives on three decades later every time a classic B-52′s song is played.
This weekend is Kate’s 66th birthday, so let’s pay tribute to her, and the rest of the band for giving us so much happiness. What is the greatest B-52′s song? Here are my top five:
5. Roam
1989′s Cosmic Thing was their first album in four years, and became the biggest seller of their career,...
- 4/25/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Ricky Wilson says he'll return to 'The Voice' - if Kylie Minogue does. The pint-sized popstar is set to leave the BBC One singing competition after just one series because of her upcoming 'Kiss Me Once' tour, but the Kaiser Chiefs frontman says he signed up for the show to work with Kylie and would be bitterly disappointed if she didn't return. He told The Sun newspaper: ''We have known each other for such a long time. ''She is one of the reasons why I did it and one of the reasons why I'd stay. People like the show -- they like the...
- 3/25/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Ricky Wilson says he'll return to 'The Voice' - if Kylie Minogue does. The pint-sized popstar is set to leave the BBC One singing competition after just one series because of her upcoming 'Kiss Me Once' tour, but the Kaiser Chiefs frontman says he signed up for the show to work with Kylie and would be bitterly disappointed if she didn't return. He told The Sun newspaper: ''We have known each other for such a long time. ''She is one of the reasons why I did it and one of the reasons why I'd stay. People like the show -- they like the...
- 3/23/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
(source)
Birthday shoutouts go to Garrett Clayton (above), who is 23, the faboo Glenn Close is 67, and Ricky Wilson would have been 61.
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George Michael: ‘My Gay Life Didn’t Get Easier When I Came Out’
Our thoughts are with the family and and friends of Illinois gay rights advocate Vernita Gray, who died today at the age of 65.
The Walking Dead family friendly edited version coming to broadcast. What’S The Point?
Once again, The Onion nails it: Families Of Missing Flight Passengers Just Hoping Media Gets Closure It Needs
17 Practical Gay Dating Tips for the New Age.
Here’s the trailer for FX’s Fargo, which premieres April 15th, and features Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Adam Goldberg, Colin Hanks and many others. I believe this is Billy’s first TV series since Hearts Afire
Here’s the...
Birthday shoutouts go to Garrett Clayton (above), who is 23, the faboo Glenn Close is 67, and Ricky Wilson would have been 61.
Candidate Who Blames Gay Rights For Tornadoes Nabs Big Gop Win
George Michael: ‘My Gay Life Didn’t Get Easier When I Came Out’
Our thoughts are with the family and and friends of Illinois gay rights advocate Vernita Gray, who died today at the age of 65.
The Walking Dead family friendly edited version coming to broadcast. What’S The Point?
Once again, The Onion nails it: Families Of Missing Flight Passengers Just Hoping Media Gets Closure It Needs
17 Practical Gay Dating Tips for the New Age.
Here’s the trailer for FX’s Fargo, which premieres April 15th, and features Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Adam Goldberg, Colin Hanks and many others. I believe this is Billy’s first TV series since Hearts Afire
Here’s the...
- 3/19/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
That's it! We're done! The blind auditions are now over, and the coaches' teams are finally complete. Mind you, with will.i.am chatting about ducks and reciting the alphabet, Ricky making sure his hair was perfect and talking about how he used to want to be Et, Sir Tom trying to destroy his chair out of frustration, and everyone complaining about how tough the whole thing was, it's a surprise we made it.
And, of course, the final blinds are always brutal - seven acts made it through, but eleven had to say goodbye. Still, who made it and who didn't? Who were we loving? Read on to find out how we ranked this week's auditionees...
1. Tom Barnwell
Song: 'American Boy' / Coach: will.i.am
Tom was first out of the gates tonight, but what a way to kick off the show. The ambulance controller seemed like...
And, of course, the final blinds are always brutal - seven acts made it through, but eleven had to say goodbye. Still, who made it and who didn't? Who were we loving? Read on to find out how we ranked this week's auditionees...
1. Tom Barnwell
Song: 'American Boy' / Coach: will.i.am
Tom was first out of the gates tonight, but what a way to kick off the show. The ambulance controller seemed like...
- 2/22/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice made a triumphant return to BBC One last night (January 12), attracting 8.37m overnight data suggests.
An average of 34.8% tuned in as Tom Jones and will.i.am welcomed new mentors Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson.
The sing competition dampened ITV's Splash!, which went head-to-head in the 7pm to 8:30pm slot. 3.45m (14.4%) watched as Anna Williamson and Keith Duffy made it through to the semi-finals. A further 275.6k (1.1%) caught the action an hour later on ITV+1.
Casualty's latest episode also performed well from 9:15pm to 10:15pm, attracting 5.15m (22.1%). Earlier in the evening Dynamo performed well for BBC One, with 3.73m (20.7%) watching Magician Impossible at 5:45pm.
ITV's most-watch programme for the night was Take Me Out, which wooed 4.14m (17.5%) from 8:30pm to 9:45pm (+1: 305.8k, 1.4%). The channel also chilled 2m (10.8%) at 5:15pm with a showing of Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (+1: 168.7k,...
An average of 34.8% tuned in as Tom Jones and will.i.am welcomed new mentors Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson.
The sing competition dampened ITV's Splash!, which went head-to-head in the 7pm to 8:30pm slot. 3.45m (14.4%) watched as Anna Williamson and Keith Duffy made it through to the semi-finals. A further 275.6k (1.1%) caught the action an hour later on ITV+1.
Casualty's latest episode also performed well from 9:15pm to 10:15pm, attracting 5.15m (22.1%). Earlier in the evening Dynamo performed well for BBC One, with 3.73m (20.7%) watching Magician Impossible at 5:45pm.
ITV's most-watch programme for the night was Take Me Out, which wooed 4.14m (17.5%) from 8:30pm to 9:45pm (+1: 305.8k, 1.4%). The channel also chilled 2m (10.8%) at 5:15pm with a showing of Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (+1: 168.7k,...
- 1/12/2014
- Digital Spy
You can't deny that Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson made a big impact on their first episode of The Voice. Both of the newbies picked up two artists for their teams, but that only tells half the story. The other half involves all sorts of things from cartwheels to chair dancing; accidental flirting to puppy dog eyes; hiding behind a chair to being left hanging.
But did you actually enjoy any of that stuff? Have Kylie and Ricky given the show a new lease of life? Or are you missing Jessie and Danny? Do you wish things had never changed? Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below...
The Voice airs on BBC One.
But did you actually enjoy any of that stuff? Have Kylie and Ricky given the show a new lease of life? Or are you missing Jessie and Danny? Do you wish things had never changed? Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below...
The Voice airs on BBC One.
- 1/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice returned tonight, and it did it in a very impressive manner indeed. New coaches Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson were great additions to the panel, but obviously they would mean nothing - nothing - without some talent. Luckily, there was heaps of it.
Six artists made it through to the second round after tonight's blind auditions, but who were our favourites? Well, to be honest, we liked every one of them, so the ranking was tougher than expected - but we soldiered on.
Obviously we couldn't include those who didn't make it through, so it is with a heavy heart that we report Nessa impersonator Tara Lewis is not in the list (neither, for that matter, is Danielle's show-stealing daughter Anaia.) But below we present to you our ranking of the auditionees - let us know if you agree by posting in the comments box below!
1. Anna McLuckie...
Six artists made it through to the second round after tonight's blind auditions, but who were our favourites? Well, to be honest, we liked every one of them, so the ranking was tougher than expected - but we soldiered on.
Obviously we couldn't include those who didn't make it through, so it is with a heavy heart that we report Nessa impersonator Tara Lewis is not in the list (neither, for that matter, is Danielle's show-stealing daughter Anaia.) But below we present to you our ranking of the auditionees - let us know if you agree by posting in the comments box below!
1. Anna McLuckie...
- 1/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Ricky Wilson feels like he has to ''apologise'' for being on 'The Voice'. The Kaiser Chiefs front man joins the TV talent contest when it returns for its third series tonight (11.01.14) but he insisted fellow judges Kylie Minogue, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am are all on another ''level of fame'' to him. He told The Sun newspaper: ''When I agree to do the show I was preparing myself for people to be saying, 'Ricky who?' ''Everyone kept saying to me from day one that I shouldn't apologise for being there. But that's hard when Kylie, Will and Tom are on a different...
- 1/11/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The Voice UK: BBC One, 7pm
The new series of the swivel-chair singing competition launches tonight, with several changes to its lineup. Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson join returning coaches Tom Jones and will.i.am, while Emma Willis and Marvin Humes take over hosting duties. The format, however, remains reassuringly familiar, as the first blind auditions commence.
Splash!: ITV, 7pm
The second round of the celebrity diving competition. Stars including presenter Anna Williamson and Boyzone singer Keith Duffy aim to impress the judges- and coach Tom Daley- to secure a place in the semi finals.
Hostages: Channel 4, 9pm
Gripping new Us thriller starring Toni Collette as a leading surgeon who is required to operate on the Us President. But when her husband and children are taken hostage, she faces a horrifying dilemma: kill the President or risk losing her family.
Catch...
The new series of the swivel-chair singing competition launches tonight, with several changes to its lineup. Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson join returning coaches Tom Jones and will.i.am, while Emma Willis and Marvin Humes take over hosting duties. The format, however, remains reassuringly familiar, as the first blind auditions commence.
Splash!: ITV, 7pm
The second round of the celebrity diving competition. Stars including presenter Anna Williamson and Boyzone singer Keith Duffy aim to impress the judges- and coach Tom Daley- to secure a place in the semi finals.
Hostages: Channel 4, 9pm
Gripping new Us thriller starring Toni Collette as a leading surgeon who is required to operate on the Us President. But when her husband and children are taken hostage, she faces a horrifying dilemma: kill the President or risk losing her family.
Catch...
- 1/11/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC One has unveiled some new teasers ahead of The Voice's return tomorrow night (January 11).
Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson join returning coaches will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones for the show's third series, which kicks off on Saturday at 7pm.
The new photos show the four coaches listening to some potential new stars in the blind auditions before deciding whether or not to turn around in their chairs.
Wilson does his best Danny O'Donoghue impression by looking over at his fellow coaches in one photo, while Minogue appears agitated at will.i.am's decision in another.
Jones recently told Digital Spy that new coach Minogue is "different" from her predecessor Jessie J.
Watch the coaches perform below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson join returning coaches will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones for the show's third series, which kicks off on Saturday at 7pm.
The new photos show the four coaches listening to some potential new stars in the blind auditions before deciding whether or not to turn around in their chairs.
Wilson does his best Danny O'Donoghue impression by looking over at his fellow coaches in one photo, while Minogue appears agitated at will.i.am's decision in another.
Jones recently told Digital Spy that new coach Minogue is "different" from her predecessor Jessie J.
Watch the coaches perform below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
- 1/10/2014
- Digital Spy
The people behind the BBC Twitter accounts had far too much fun today when they engaged in a battle of the puns.
The carnage began when the official account for The Voice tweeted the BBC One page, saying - in a nod to new coach Ricky Wilson - that they "predict a riot".
Things only deteriorated from there, with further reference to both the Kaiser Chiefs and Wilson's fellow new mentor Kylie Minogue.
Before long, titles by will.i.am and the Black Eyed Peas were also being tossed around willy-nilly, but it wasn't until the iPlayer account got involved with "What's new pussycat?" that Sir Tom Jones was evoked.
The accounts for EastEnders and Atlantis also got involved in the terrifying onslaught of puns, while the messages were bravely collated by Twitter user Wriggy.
Read the full horrifying exchange below:
[View the story "BBC Twitter accounts never miss a Tweet" on Storify]The Voice begins tomorrow (Saturday, January 11) at 7pm on BBC One.
The carnage began when the official account for The Voice tweeted the BBC One page, saying - in a nod to new coach Ricky Wilson - that they "predict a riot".
Things only deteriorated from there, with further reference to both the Kaiser Chiefs and Wilson's fellow new mentor Kylie Minogue.
Before long, titles by will.i.am and the Black Eyed Peas were also being tossed around willy-nilly, but it wasn't until the iPlayer account got involved with "What's new pussycat?" that Sir Tom Jones was evoked.
The accounts for EastEnders and Atlantis also got involved in the terrifying onslaught of puns, while the messages were bravely collated by Twitter user Wriggy.
Read the full horrifying exchange below:
[View the story "BBC Twitter accounts never miss a Tweet" on Storify]The Voice begins tomorrow (Saturday, January 11) at 7pm on BBC One.
- 1/10/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK star Ricky Wilson has revealed that he won over Sir Tom Jones with crude doodles on set.
The Kaiser Chiefs singer told The Guardian that he was a little starstruck when he first joined the BBC show, admitting that will.i.am appeared not to know who he was.
The Voice series three: 15 teasers about episode one
However, he revealed that he managed to bond with Jones by penning naughty pictures during filming.
"I've yet to meet a man who won't laugh at a picture of cock and balls," he joked.
Wilson also admitted that he was initially approached for the first series of The Voice - like fellow new coach Kylie Minogue - but "asked too many questions".
"At the time, I was a bit snobby about those kind of shows," he said. "But fact is, Saturday night, I'm not out in some bar in Hoxton.
The Kaiser Chiefs singer told The Guardian that he was a little starstruck when he first joined the BBC show, admitting that will.i.am appeared not to know who he was.
The Voice series three: 15 teasers about episode one
However, he revealed that he managed to bond with Jones by penning naughty pictures during filming.
"I've yet to meet a man who won't laugh at a picture of cock and balls," he joked.
Wilson also admitted that he was initially approached for the first series of The Voice - like fellow new coach Kylie Minogue - but "asked too many questions".
"At the time, I was a bit snobby about those kind of shows," he said. "But fact is, Saturday night, I'm not out in some bar in Hoxton.
- 1/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has admitted that he signed up to The Voice UK to sell more records.
The singer will appear as a coach alongside Kylie Minogue, will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones on the BBC One talent show, which returns on Saturday (January 11).
"I love my band and I want our new record to get noticed," Wilson told this week's issue of NME.
"I know that everyone is going, 'He thinks he's going to sell more records and more tickets.' And that is why I'm doing it. I'm not a f**king idiot."
Kaiser Chiefs will release their new album Education, Education, Education & War on March 31.
The band have so far revealed new tracks 'Bows & Arrows' and 'Misery Company' from the collection.
Listen to Kaiser Chiefs' new track 'Bows & Arrows' below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's...
The singer will appear as a coach alongside Kylie Minogue, will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones on the BBC One talent show, which returns on Saturday (January 11).
"I love my band and I want our new record to get noticed," Wilson told this week's issue of NME.
"I know that everyone is going, 'He thinks he's going to sell more records and more tickets.' And that is why I'm doing it. I'm not a f**king idiot."
Kaiser Chiefs will release their new album Education, Education, Education & War on March 31.
The band have so far revealed new tracks 'Bows & Arrows' and 'Misery Company' from the collection.
Listen to Kaiser Chiefs' new track 'Bows & Arrows' below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's...
- 1/8/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice's new coach Kylie Minogue has revealed that she has no problem being the only woman in the new coaching line-up.
Speaking at the series three press launch yesterday, Minogue explained that she thinks the chemistry between herself, Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson "works really well".
"I was more than happy with that, just because it stops there being any stories about bitchiness, cattiness, any kind of competition," she said. "I'm comfortable with it.
"Maybe it would be interesting to flip it up another season and have three women and one guy."
As will.i.am and Jones joked that they would be happy with that scenario, Minogue continued: "It's working for me this year, and I hope that I'm giving a voice to the girls, the women who look up to me or anyone like me in the business. And maybe it's proportionate...
Speaking at the series three press launch yesterday, Minogue explained that she thinks the chemistry between herself, Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson "works really well".
"I was more than happy with that, just because it stops there being any stories about bitchiness, cattiness, any kind of competition," she said. "I'm comfortable with it.
"Maybe it would be interesting to flip it up another season and have three women and one guy."
As will.i.am and Jones joked that they would be happy with that scenario, Minogue continued: "It's working for me this year, and I hope that I'm giving a voice to the girls, the women who look up to me or anyone like me in the business. And maybe it's proportionate...
- 1/7/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK's new coach Ricky Wilson has claimed that the show does not rely on novelty acts in an apparent swipe at rivals such as The X Factor.
Speaking at the series three launch, the Kaiser Chiefs frontman denied suggestions that the programme can lose momentum throughout its run.
"We've filmed a bit of it and I haven't felt the momentum slow down," he said. "In fact, if anything it's getting scarier and scarier and more critical.
"At first I cared when I turned for people, and then in the battles I cared even more, and then in the knockouts I cared even more. And now, it's a weird feeling. I didn't think it was going to go that far."
He added: "And we don't rely on the novelty of people being there that shouldn't be there later on. It gets to everyone's getting better and better, and...
Speaking at the series three launch, the Kaiser Chiefs frontman denied suggestions that the programme can lose momentum throughout its run.
"We've filmed a bit of it and I haven't felt the momentum slow down," he said. "In fact, if anything it's getting scarier and scarier and more critical.
"At first I cared when I turned for people, and then in the battles I cared even more, and then in the knockouts I cared even more. And now, it's a weird feeling. I didn't think it was going to go that far."
He added: "And we don't rely on the novelty of people being there that shouldn't be there later on. It gets to everyone's getting better and better, and...
- 1/7/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK coaches Ricky Wilson and Kylie Minogue have admitted they didn't realise that they would care so much about the contestants.
The pair, who have joined the third series of the show alongside returning coaches Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am, revealed at the series three press launch that they have become emotionally invested in the acts.
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman explained: "I didn't know what to expect, no-one told me what to expect.
"I'd seen the show, obviously, but it's different when you're there. And also no-one told me that I'd get into it or care so much. I didn't realise."
Kylie added that she now understands why her sister Dannii Minogue became so obsessed with coaching her X Factor acts.
"Now I can fully relate, where you become so invested in the show and the acts that you have, and I have a new appreciation for 'TV tired',...
The pair, who have joined the third series of the show alongside returning coaches Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am, revealed at the series three press launch that they have become emotionally invested in the acts.
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman explained: "I didn't know what to expect, no-one told me what to expect.
"I'd seen the show, obviously, but it's different when you're there. And also no-one told me that I'd get into it or care so much. I didn't realise."
Kylie added that she now understands why her sister Dannii Minogue became so obsessed with coaching her X Factor acts.
"Now I can fully relate, where you become so invested in the show and the acts that you have, and I have a new appreciation for 'TV tired',...
- 1/7/2014
- Digital Spy
will.i.am didn't think 'The Voice' would be as good without Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue. The '#thatPOWER' hitmaker admits he was worried the third series would be a flop when Jessie and Danny quit after season two, but the Black Eyed Peas star admits the new coaches Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson have felt like ''family'' alongside him and Sir Tom Jones. Speaking at the launch of 'The Voice' yesterday (06.01.14), he said: ''Having done a lot of series three, I really like this season. I like the way it feels, I like the relationship between the coaches. This feels...
- 1/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Kylie Minogue has a crush on 'The Voice' contestant Leo Ihenacho. The pop star - who split recently from boyfriend Andres Velencoso - is a mentor on the singing show, replacing Jessie J, and was blown away by the hopeful during his audition on the launch show. According to The Sun newspaper, the petite blonde hid behind her chair and told the other mentors Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson she isn't able to focus while he's singing. Leo - who was part of hip hop and UK garage project The Streets before taking part in 'Celebrity Love Island'...
- 1/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The Voice UK's Tom Jones has said that new coach Kylie Minogue is "different" from her predecessor Jessie J.
Minogue has joined the upcoming third series of the programme, following the 'Thunder' star's departure from the BBC One contest.
Speaking to Digital Spy and others at the Voice UK series three press launch, Jones was asked whether his new colleague was a better coach than Jessie J.
He replied: "Kylie is different than Jessie. Jessie had her own thing, and she was very vocal in what she said. She had her own views, which is great.
"Kylie is different, but the attitude is the same - trying, from your experience, to give it to the person that you're going to coach. I think in that respect, with both ladies the end result is the same, I feel."
Minogue also spoke of her admiration for the "phenomenal" former coach and...
Minogue has joined the upcoming third series of the programme, following the 'Thunder' star's departure from the BBC One contest.
Speaking to Digital Spy and others at the Voice UK series three press launch, Jones was asked whether his new colleague was a better coach than Jessie J.
He replied: "Kylie is different than Jessie. Jessie had her own thing, and she was very vocal in what she said. She had her own views, which is great.
"Kylie is different, but the attitude is the same - trying, from your experience, to give it to the person that you're going to coach. I think in that respect, with both ladies the end result is the same, I feel."
Minogue also spoke of her admiration for the "phenomenal" former coach and...
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Kylie Minogue has commented on the competition between herself and her fellow The Voice UK coaches.
The Australian popstar is a new addition to the BBC One programme's upcoming third series, where she will appear alongside Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, singing legend Tom Jones and Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the series three press launch, Minogue revealed the friendly rivalry between the four stars, adding that they are all "naturally competitive".
When asked whether she is the most competitive coach, she replied: "Oooh! Um, I don't know! I don't know. Okay, what I would say is we're all naturally competitive or we wouldn't be where we are - we wouldn't be sitting here, we wouldn't be part of the show."
The singer went on to suggest that there is bound to be rivalry when different personalities are put together, but that the...
The Australian popstar is a new addition to the BBC One programme's upcoming third series, where she will appear alongside Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, singing legend Tom Jones and Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the series three press launch, Minogue revealed the friendly rivalry between the four stars, adding that they are all "naturally competitive".
When asked whether she is the most competitive coach, she replied: "Oooh! Um, I don't know! I don't know. Okay, what I would say is we're all naturally competitive or we wouldn't be where we are - we wouldn't be sitting here, we wouldn't be part of the show."
The singer went on to suggest that there is bound to be rivalry when different personalities are put together, but that the...
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Ricky Wilson has made a dig at The Voice's rivals by insisting the show doesn't need to ''rely'' on novelty acts. The Kaiser Chiefs frontman - a new coach on the show alongside fellow newcomer Kylie Minogue and existing coaches Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am - appeared to hit out at the likes of 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'The X Factor' by insisting viewers should tune into those programmes if they want to see people ''making fools of themselves'' rather than singing. Speaking at the launch of 'The Voice' in central London earlier today (06.01.14), he said: ''We don't rely...
- 1/6/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Kylie Minogue has described filming her first series on The Voice UK as "amazing", saying that it felt like the right time for her to move into reality TV talent shows.
The Australian popstar said that she had been a big fan of the first two series of the BBC programme and called taking her seat for the Blind Auditions "nerve-wracking".
"I did think about it for a while, as it was such a big commitment for me. I have never done anything like this before - but it feels like the right time and now I am doing it, the overall experience has been amazing," said Minogue.
"I wish everyone could experience this. It is not as simple as watching it at home! You think it is a guy and then it is a girl. You just don't know.
"You form a picture in your mind from your set...
The Australian popstar said that she had been a big fan of the first two series of the BBC programme and called taking her seat for the Blind Auditions "nerve-wracking".
"I did think about it for a while, as it was such a big commitment for me. I have never done anything like this before - but it feels like the right time and now I am doing it, the overall experience has been amazing," said Minogue.
"I wish everyone could experience this. It is not as simple as watching it at home! You think it is a guy and then it is a girl. You just don't know.
"You form a picture in your mind from your set...
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
New Voice UK host Emma Willis has admitted that she got emotional and cried during filming for the show's third series.
Willis and Jls star Marvin Humes have taken over from Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates as presenters on the show and the Celebrity Big Brother host confessed that she struggled to hold back the tears during the Blind Auditions.
"I cried quite a few times. I am a bit of a soft touch, to be honest, and so I really felt for the contestants," said Willis.
"You are willing them on. You really want them to succeed. They are just incredible. For some, you also see their whole dream crumble in front of them. But even when people did not get through, they said the experience alone had been phenomenal.
"will, especially, is very happy to give out his email address to people he thinks are amazing. Even if you don't get through,...
Willis and Jls star Marvin Humes have taken over from Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates as presenters on the show and the Celebrity Big Brother host confessed that she struggled to hold back the tears during the Blind Auditions.
"I cried quite a few times. I am a bit of a soft touch, to be honest, and so I really felt for the contestants," said Willis.
"You are willing them on. You really want them to succeed. They are just incredible. For some, you also see their whole dream crumble in front of them. But even when people did not get through, they said the experience alone had been phenomenal.
"will, especially, is very happy to give out his email address to people he thinks are amazing. Even if you don't get through,...
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has released the first footage from series three of The Voice UK, showcasing the new-look lineup of judges.
Newcomers Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson join will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones for a cover of 'I Predict A Riot' in the short clip.
Watch the launch trailer for The Voice UK:
Series three begins its search for a new singing superstar this weekend and joining the new panel of coaches are new hosts Emma Willis and Marvin Humes.
Humes recently hailed Minogue's impact on the show, telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
The first two series of The Voice were won by Leanne Mitchell and Andrea Begley.
The Voice UK returns on Saturday (January 11) on BBC One.
Newcomers Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson join will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones for a cover of 'I Predict A Riot' in the short clip.
Watch the launch trailer for The Voice UK:
Series three begins its search for a new singing superstar this weekend and joining the new panel of coaches are new hosts Emma Willis and Marvin Humes.
Humes recently hailed Minogue's impact on the show, telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
The first two series of The Voice were won by Leanne Mitchell and Andrea Begley.
The Voice UK returns on Saturday (January 11) on BBC One.
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
New co-host of The Voice UK Marvin Humes has defended the show's track record of finding talent.
The Jls star said that he was "confident" the third series, which starts this week, would produce a star and argued that all TV talent shows require time to unearth great artists.
"If you think of The X Factor, it really struck gold in the third series with Leona Lewis, so you need to give a show of this scale breathing space," said Humes.
"I'm confident there will be stars produced from it this year."
The boyband singer also said that he believed one of last year's finalists would go to become a successful pop act.
"Leah McFall, who came second last year, is working with one of the best A&R guys in the country. I worked with him in Jls, so I've got no doubt she'll do well," he said.
Humes...
The Jls star said that he was "confident" the third series, which starts this week, would produce a star and argued that all TV talent shows require time to unearth great artists.
"If you think of The X Factor, it really struck gold in the third series with Leona Lewis, so you need to give a show of this scale breathing space," said Humes.
"I'm confident there will be stars produced from it this year."
The boyband singer also said that he believed one of last year's finalists would go to become a successful pop act.
"Leah McFall, who came second last year, is working with one of the best A&R guys in the country. I worked with him in Jls, so I've got no doubt she'll do well," he said.
Humes...
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Kylie Minogue has a crush on 'The Voice' contestant Leo Ihenacho. The pop star - who split recently from boyfriend Andres Velencoso - is a mentor on the singing show, replacing Jessie J, and was blown away by the hopeful during his audition on the launch show. According to The Sun newspaper, the petite blonde hid behind her chair and told the other mentors Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson she isn't able to focus while he's singing. Leo - who was part of hip hop and UK garage project The Streets before taking part in 'Celebrity Love Island'...
- 1/5/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
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The 7.39: Monday (January 6) at 9pm on BBC One
We've had plenty of rush hour arguments with fellow commuters before (the people who order everyone to "Move down, please" when there's clearly nowhere to move are particularly frustrating), and all they've done is ensured we've arrived at work in a foul mood. They've certainly never been the starting point for a passionate love affair.
But in The 7.39, which comes from One Day author David Nicholls, a row over an empty train seat is the 'meet-cute' for David Morrissey and Sheridan Smith's characters. As it becomes evident that they have chemistry,...
The 7.39: Monday (January 6) at 9pm on BBC One
We've had plenty of rush hour arguments with fellow commuters before (the people who order everyone to "Move down, please" when there's clearly nowhere to move are particularly frustrating), and all they've done is ensured we've arrived at work in a foul mood. They've certainly never been the starting point for a passionate love affair.
But in The 7.39, which comes from One Day author David Nicholls, a row over an empty train seat is the 'meet-cute' for David Morrissey and Sheridan Smith's characters. As it becomes evident that they have chemistry,...
- 1/5/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC is launching a new mobile app to coincide with the third series of The Voice UK.
The upcoming series of the singing show returns on January 11, with new coaches Ricky Wilson and Kylie Minogue joining Tom Jones and will.i.am.
The free app is available on iOS and Android and features the HomeCoach Game, where users can put themselves in the show's famous red chairs and decide whether or not to turn around while listening to exclusive previews of the blind auditions.
When the corresponding auditions are broadcast on the BBC One primetime show, the users will be awarded stars if the coaches turn for the same artists.
The feature - which also allows users to rate performances and compare their scores with their Facebook friends - will develop further as the series goes on.
The game is a progression from last year's The Voice Predictor app,...
The upcoming series of the singing show returns on January 11, with new coaches Ricky Wilson and Kylie Minogue joining Tom Jones and will.i.am.
The free app is available on iOS and Android and features the HomeCoach Game, where users can put themselves in the show's famous red chairs and decide whether or not to turn around while listening to exclusive previews of the blind auditions.
When the corresponding auditions are broadcast on the BBC One primetime show, the users will be awarded stars if the coaches turn for the same artists.
The feature - which also allows users to rate performances and compare their scores with their Facebook friends - will develop further as the series goes on.
The game is a progression from last year's The Voice Predictor app,...
- 1/3/2014
- Digital Spy
The first trailer for the new series of The Voice UK has been unveiled.
New judges Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson appear alongside will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones in the new clip, which premiered on BBC One earlier tonight (December 21) ahead of the show's return in January.
The new trailer features the show's coaches as doctors on a maternity ward, as they turn around to discover a baby singing 'Flashdance... What a Feeling'.
Minogue and Wilson join the coaching lineup as replacements for Jessie J and The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue, who both announced their departures from the show last summer.
Marvin Humes and Emma Willis will succeed Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates as hosts of The Voice UK.
Humes has also hailed Minogue's impact on the show, recently telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
The Voice UK returns to BBC One on Saturday,...
New judges Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson appear alongside will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones in the new clip, which premiered on BBC One earlier tonight (December 21) ahead of the show's return in January.
The new trailer features the show's coaches as doctors on a maternity ward, as they turn around to discover a baby singing 'Flashdance... What a Feeling'.
Minogue and Wilson join the coaching lineup as replacements for Jessie J and The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue, who both announced their departures from the show last summer.
Marvin Humes and Emma Willis will succeed Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates as hosts of The Voice UK.
Humes has also hailed Minogue's impact on the show, recently telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
The Voice UK returns to BBC One on Saturday,...
- 12/21/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK will return to BBC One next month.
Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson will make their debut in the show's famous red chairs on Saturday, January 11 at 7pm, it has been confirmed.
Minogue and Wilson join the coaching lineup as replacements for Jessie J and The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue, who both announced their departures from the show this summer.
They join will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones on the BBC One primetime show.
Speaking to Digital Spy last month, Jessie J expressed her belief that Minogue will be able to teach contestants "things that [she] couldn't".
Marvin Humes and Emma Willis will succeed Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates as hosts of The Voice UK.
Humes has also hailed Minogue's impact on the show, recently telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
"When you meet her she just has this 'Kylie effect', the...
Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson will make their debut in the show's famous red chairs on Saturday, January 11 at 7pm, it has been confirmed.
Minogue and Wilson join the coaching lineup as replacements for Jessie J and The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue, who both announced their departures from the show this summer.
They join will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones on the BBC One primetime show.
Speaking to Digital Spy last month, Jessie J expressed her belief that Minogue will be able to teach contestants "things that [she] couldn't".
Marvin Humes and Emma Willis will succeed Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates as hosts of The Voice UK.
Humes has also hailed Minogue's impact on the show, recently telling Digital Spy that the popstar is "really getting stuck in".
"When you meet her she just has this 'Kylie effect', the...
- 12/19/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK's new coaching lineup look smartened up in a new picture released by the BBC.
Returning coaches Tom Jones and will.i.am will be joined on the talent show's third series by Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson, who replace Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue.
The Voice UK returns in early January on BBC One and is expected to go head to head with Tom Daley's Splash.
Big Brother presenter Emma Willis and Jls star Marvin Humes have been confirmed as new hosts of The Voice UK, replacing Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates.
Emma's husband Matt Willis recently admitted to Digital Spy that she is "nervous" about her new presenting role.
"I think it'll be safe to say she does get a little bit nervous about it," he said. "But she has such a good time [when] she goes and films. She gets along really well with Marvin and the whole team.
Returning coaches Tom Jones and will.i.am will be joined on the talent show's third series by Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson, who replace Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue.
The Voice UK returns in early January on BBC One and is expected to go head to head with Tom Daley's Splash.
Big Brother presenter Emma Willis and Jls star Marvin Humes have been confirmed as new hosts of The Voice UK, replacing Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates.
Emma's husband Matt Willis recently admitted to Digital Spy that she is "nervous" about her new presenting role.
"I think it'll be safe to say she does get a little bit nervous about it," he said. "But she has such a good time [when] she goes and films. She gets along really well with Marvin and the whole team.
- 12/19/2013
- Digital Spy
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore has said that social media should never dictate programming decisions.
Speaking today (December 2) at a BAFTA session, Moore argued that sites like Twitter should "never [be] the only reason to decide whether you're going to commission or not commission".
"It would be mad to think that you're going to make any creative judgements based on that," she said. "That's just one element of feedback [and] it's a very small part of our audience."
Moore added that working in the media can cause people to become "overly obsessed" with Twitter.
"If you work for the media, you feel [social media] must be the biggest market, but I simply don't think that's true," she continued. "I know it's not true.
"It's very easy to get overly obsessed by it. You've got to take it within context. It's that balance between... keeping up with your younger audiences who really are interested in social media and Twitter.
Speaking today (December 2) at a BAFTA session, Moore argued that sites like Twitter should "never [be] the only reason to decide whether you're going to commission or not commission".
"It would be mad to think that you're going to make any creative judgements based on that," she said. "That's just one element of feedback [and] it's a very small part of our audience."
Moore added that working in the media can cause people to become "overly obsessed" with Twitter.
"If you work for the media, you feel [social media] must be the biggest market, but I simply don't think that's true," she continued. "I know it's not true.
"It's very easy to get overly obsessed by it. You've got to take it within context. It's that balance between... keeping up with your younger audiences who really are interested in social media and Twitter.
- 12/2/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice has a "different feel" thanks to new coaches Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson, BBC One's boss has said.
Speaking at a BAFTA session today, BBC One controller Charlotte Moore suggested that the new additions to the line-up will shake up the singing competition.
"We've got the new Voice coming back with a really exciting line-up," she said. "We've got Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson joining Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am, and that's giving the whole show a really different feel."
Moore also suggested that the series will continue to develop, saying: "Of course, it's carrying on the great work that The Voice has already done, but actually we're moving it into a new era."
Former coach Jessie J has previously praised the appointment of Minogue, telling Digital Spy: "Kylie will be able to teach them things that I couldn't. I think it's really important that it changes.
Speaking at a BAFTA session today, BBC One controller Charlotte Moore suggested that the new additions to the line-up will shake up the singing competition.
"We've got the new Voice coming back with a really exciting line-up," she said. "We've got Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson joining Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am, and that's giving the whole show a really different feel."
Moore also suggested that the series will continue to develop, saying: "Of course, it's carrying on the great work that The Voice has already done, but actually we're moving it into a new era."
Former coach Jessie J has previously praised the appointment of Minogue, telling Digital Spy: "Kylie will be able to teach them things that I couldn't. I think it's really important that it changes.
- 12/2/2013
- Digital Spy
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Thirty five years ago my world was well and truly rocked by what has become one of the best loved and successful concept albums of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds. I was introduced to Wayne's magnum opus when one of my junior school teachers took it upon himself to play us one side of the long playing record (no CDs in those days) in each of his lessons for four consecutive days and then getting us to talk about what we'd heard and translate this into our own words and pictures.
Wayne managed to rock my world once again when he finally brought the concept to life on stage in 2006 at London's Royal Albert Hall, a show that I'll never forget as he conducted a live band and orchestra accompanied by stunning visuals which included...
Thirty five years ago my world was well and truly rocked by what has become one of the best loved and successful concept albums of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds. I was introduced to Wayne's magnum opus when one of my junior school teachers took it upon himself to play us one side of the long playing record (no CDs in those days) in each of his lessons for four consecutive days and then getting us to talk about what we'd heard and translate this into our own words and pictures.
Wayne managed to rock my world once again when he finally brought the concept to life on stage in 2006 at London's Royal Albert Hall, a show that I'll never forget as he conducted a live band and orchestra accompanied by stunning visuals which included...
- 11/28/2013
- Shadowlocked
Jason Donovan believes Ricky Wilson is just what 'The Voice' needs. The singer-and-actor has appeared with Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky in the stage production of 'War of the Worlds' for the past year and thinks he is the perfect coach for the BBC One talent show because he has plenty of energy. He said: ''I think he's got a great personality and he's upbeat and yeah he's like a kid you know. I think he's going to do great, I think that the show needs that sort of energy. I think he's a good, fun character.'' The 'Too Many Broken Hearts' singer...
- 11/14/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The Voice UK winner Andrea Begley has called for the show's Battle Rounds to be axed from its next series.
The show's reigning champion argued that the head-to-head contests can be "offputting" for viewers as hopefuls attempt to "oversing [each] other".
Speaking to Digital Spy, Begley said: "I think sometimes the format in the middle, the Battles and stuff, people find a little bit offputting. I'd say that's what the producers are usually scratching their heads over.
"In some ways the performance of the song can suffer because one party's trying to oversing the other, and I don't necessarily know if that works sometimes.
"I think maybe sticking to the Knockouts and maybe reducing the Battles or getting rid of them is the way to go. For me, it's the part that if I was sitting back as a viewer I would like the least."
Begley also predicted that new Voice...
The show's reigning champion argued that the head-to-head contests can be "offputting" for viewers as hopefuls attempt to "oversing [each] other".
Speaking to Digital Spy, Begley said: "I think sometimes the format in the middle, the Battles and stuff, people find a little bit offputting. I'd say that's what the producers are usually scratching their heads over.
"In some ways the performance of the song can suffer because one party's trying to oversing the other, and I don't necessarily know if that works sometimes.
"I think maybe sticking to the Knockouts and maybe reducing the Battles or getting rid of them is the way to go. For me, it's the part that if I was sitting back as a viewer I would like the least."
Begley also predicted that new Voice...
- 10/25/2013
- Digital Spy
The sister of McFly's Danny Jones has auditioned for 'The Voice'. Vicky Jones impressed during the blind auditions in Manchester, north west England, so much so coaches Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am, as well as newcomers Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs front man Ricky Wilson, all reportedly turned their chairs for the young hopeful. A source revealed to Daily Star newspaper: ''If all goes well, Vicky could be chasing McFly up the charts. She'll have the support of the band and their fans as she's appeared on stage with them in the past.'' Vicky wasn't the only familiar face at the auditions as...
- 10/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Reggie Yates came close to breaking down in tears after hearing Kylie Minogue had landed a job on the 'The Voice'. The 30-year-old star left his role as co-host of the BBC One talent show alongside Holly Willoughby after two series, and admits he was devastated after hearing the Australian singer had agreed to join Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and fellow newcomer Ricky Wilson on the programme. He joked: ''I nearly cried for days at the fact I wasn't going to be around those hot pants. But no, I can live with it.'' Marvin Humes and Emma Willis have since taken over...
- 10/9/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Reggie Yates has revealed that it was a tough decision to leave The Voice UK after two series as a co-host of the talent show.
Yates and Holly Willoughby will not be returning to the BBC One show next year and have been replaced by Emma Willis and Jls star Marvin Humes.
Watch Reggie talking about The Voice UK with Digital Spy:
Yates told DS that he found it difficult to part ways with a show that he loved and joked that he regretted the decision when it was announced that Kylie Minogue would be taking part as a new coach.
"I nearly cried for days at the fact I wasn't going to be around those hot pants," he laughed.
The Voice UK returns in January 2014 with new coaches Minogue and Ricky Wilson, joining Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am.
Yates will next be on TV hosting ITV horror game show Release The Hounds.
Yates and Holly Willoughby will not be returning to the BBC One show next year and have been replaced by Emma Willis and Jls star Marvin Humes.
Watch Reggie talking about The Voice UK with Digital Spy:
Yates told DS that he found it difficult to part ways with a show that he loved and joked that he regretted the decision when it was announced that Kylie Minogue would be taking part as a new coach.
"I nearly cried for days at the fact I wasn't going to be around those hot pants," he laughed.
The Voice UK returns in January 2014 with new coaches Minogue and Ricky Wilson, joining Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am.
Yates will next be on TV hosting ITV horror game show Release The Hounds.
- 10/8/2013
- Digital Spy
We'll be straight with you. When Ricky Wilson was announced as the fourth and final judge coach on The Voice UK, we could barely summon a shrug.
Don't get us wrong. We moshed around our Student Union with our pint of Snakebite to 'I Predict a Riot' in 2004 more than anyone. But after we'd strutted around the office in our gold hotpants and whipped out our best Locomotion for Kylie Minogue, the Kaiser Chiefs star's name was just a tiny bit underwhelming. Sorry, Ricky.
However, after a couple of weeks of following Ricky on Twitter, maybe we got it wrong. Maybe, he's actually going to be the best thing to ever happen to The Voice. Danny O'Dono-what-now?
Here are our five favourite Wilson tweets from recent weeks.
1. Best scrap that new Voice UK Judges' Houses twist.
I'm glad the Voice doesn't 'go to judges houses' cos I ain't got enough chairs.
Don't get us wrong. We moshed around our Student Union with our pint of Snakebite to 'I Predict a Riot' in 2004 more than anyone. But after we'd strutted around the office in our gold hotpants and whipped out our best Locomotion for Kylie Minogue, the Kaiser Chiefs star's name was just a tiny bit underwhelming. Sorry, Ricky.
However, after a couple of weeks of following Ricky on Twitter, maybe we got it wrong. Maybe, he's actually going to be the best thing to ever happen to The Voice. Danny O'Dono-what-now?
Here are our five favourite Wilson tweets from recent weeks.
1. Best scrap that new Voice UK Judges' Houses twist.
I'm glad the Voice doesn't 'go to judges houses' cos I ain't got enough chairs.
- 10/2/2013
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK has released the first picture of Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson in the show's famous spinning chairs.
The duo appear alongside returning coaches will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones in a first glimpse of the new-look panel for series three.
Speaking after her hiring last month, Minogue commented: "I'm very excited to become a coach on The Voice UK.
"The search for new talent is such an important aspect of the music industry and The Voice UK gives us all a part to play in that."
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Wilson said: "Who doesn't want to spend their Saturday night with Kylie Minogue?
"I spent last winter yelling at The Voice, and both Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am were total superstars. I'm just lucky the Kaiser Chiefs have rubber stamped my temporary loan!"
Minogue and Wilson joined the show after original coaches Jessie J and...
The duo appear alongside returning coaches will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones in a first glimpse of the new-look panel for series three.
Speaking after her hiring last month, Minogue commented: "I'm very excited to become a coach on The Voice UK.
"The search for new talent is such an important aspect of the music industry and The Voice UK gives us all a part to play in that."
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Wilson said: "Who doesn't want to spend their Saturday night with Kylie Minogue?
"I spent last winter yelling at The Voice, and both Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am were total superstars. I'm just lucky the Kaiser Chiefs have rubber stamped my temporary loan!"
Minogue and Wilson joined the show after original coaches Jessie J and...
- 10/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Professor Green narrowly missed out on a coaching role on 'The Voice'. The 'Just Be Good to Green' rapper - who recently married 'Made In Chelsea' beauty Millie Mackintosh - was reportedly shortlisted for Danny O'Donoghue's former seat on the panel of the talent contest, but lost out to Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson because show bosses decided they needed someone more ''indie''. And it has also been claimed that Ricky - who joins Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and fellow show newcomer Kylie Minogue on the panel - wasn't even the first choice for the ''indie'' seat, Miles Kane was initially approached...
- 10/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Professor Green was considered for Ricky Wilson's judging spot on The Voice UK, the BBC has confirmed to Digital Spy.
A spokesperson revealed that although "everyone really liked" the 'Read All About It' rapper during casting discussions, they weren't sure whether he'd fit in once they took a "look at the mix" of judges.
"We're absolutely delighted that Ricky's on board and obviously Professor Green's great, everyone really liked him, but we've got to look at the mix [of judges] and on balance Ricky is the man for the job," the representative told DS.
Although they could not comment on reports claiming that Green was bumped for Kaiser Chiefs star Wilson for not being 'indie' enough, the spokesperson continued: "We considered a whole host of people, and Professor Green is a great artist in his own right."
Adding that the BBC is feeling "very positive" about the new series of The Voice,...
A spokesperson revealed that although "everyone really liked" the 'Read All About It' rapper during casting discussions, they weren't sure whether he'd fit in once they took a "look at the mix" of judges.
"We're absolutely delighted that Ricky's on board and obviously Professor Green's great, everyone really liked him, but we've got to look at the mix [of judges] and on balance Ricky is the man for the job," the representative told DS.
Although they could not comment on reports claiming that Green was bumped for Kaiser Chiefs star Wilson for not being 'indie' enough, the spokesperson continued: "We considered a whole host of people, and Professor Green is a great artist in his own right."
Adding that the BBC is feeling "very positive" about the new series of The Voice,...
- 10/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Jessie J has revealed she'd love to help new coach Kylie Minogue on The Voice.
She left her role on the show's panel at the end of the second series to concentrate on her music.
Jessie J added to The Telegraph that she thought the new coaching lineup of Tom Jones, will.i.am, Kylie and Ricky Wilson was "really wicked".
The 'It's My Party' singer also revealed that the BBC wouldn't tell her who the new judges were after she left.
She said: "They wouldn't tell me anything, they know I'd tell everyone."
Jessie J's new album Alive currently sits at number three on the UK midweek chart, following its release earlier this week.
She performed at the 2013 iTunes Festival at London's Roundhouse on Monday (September 23), with a guest appearance from Dizzee Rascal.
She left her role on the show's panel at the end of the second series to concentrate on her music.
Jessie J added to The Telegraph that she thought the new coaching lineup of Tom Jones, will.i.am, Kylie and Ricky Wilson was "really wicked".
The 'It's My Party' singer also revealed that the BBC wouldn't tell her who the new judges were after she left.
She said: "They wouldn't tell me anything, they know I'd tell everyone."
Jessie J's new album Alive currently sits at number three on the UK midweek chart, following its release earlier this week.
She performed at the 2013 iTunes Festival at London's Roundhouse on Monday (September 23), with a guest appearance from Dizzee Rascal.
- 9/26/2013
- Digital Spy
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