The Voice UK 2014

Go Harvey Go

Confirmed to start on 11 January:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s154/the-voice-uk/news/a539575/the-voice-uk-returns-to-bbc-one-on-january-11-2014.html

More PR-speak from Marvin, I notice. Can't he do better?

Anyway, one has to feel that this is make-or-break time for the show. The format changes in 2013 had little positive effect on the viewing figures, although the Beeb didn't help matters by waving the white flag at Simon Cowell and putting the later episodes up against Coronation Street instead.

For 2014, BGT is fully out of the picture, and there are two new presenters, two new judges and more than likely further tweaks to the format.

If none of these sweeping changes are adequately successful, then the plug will probably have to be pulled...

Skid X

I like the new Judges line-up but I think it might already be too late for this show.

After the initial popularity of the spinning chairs, it never really captured the public imagination. And none of the contestants have made even a slight impact on the charts.

bopper

Good God what a horrible and creepy promo! I still can't believe Kylie has stooped to appearing on this show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ec37otgCjA

JP Liz V1

bopper wrote: »

Good God what a horrible and creepy promo! I still can't believe Kylie has stooped to appearing on this show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ec37otgCjA[/QUOTE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ec37otgCjA

^ WTF? Ricky Wilson looks very different, much slimmer and tanned

JP Liz V1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq-PYKGeOfk

Skid X

Here's another Coaches performance, a longer version of the last one.

Can't get I predict a Riot out of my Head, or something.

It's a shame they have to have contestants on this show

Also, Kylie looks amazing.

Go Harvey Go

So no-one posted on this thread during the opening episode... :eek:

I didn't watch it myself - but from the Digital Spy thread and the numerous newspaper reviews, it appears that Kylie was the most spectacular thing about it by quite some margin.

No surprise, though, that it easily had the measure of Splash! in the ratings.

JP Liz V1

The black dude from The Streets was on it and is on Team Kylie now


I could not get over the transformation of Ricky Wilson, in his TOWIE makeover and slim down

Skid X

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

So no-one posted on this thread during the opening episode... :eek:

I didn't watch it myself - but from the Digital Spy thread and the numerous newspaper reviews, it appears that Kylie was the most spectacular thing about it by quite some margin.

No surprise, though, that it easily had the measure of Splash! in the ratings.

I saw a bit of it. As I said earlier I really like the new Judges Line Up. Kylie is brilliant - Simon Cowell should have begged her to go on his show. I was very envious of the guy from The Streets who she took a shine to

leahyl

Irish girl on this now that was on the Voice of Ireland last year - good voice but mightily annoying

pc7

Sweet jebus she's annoying! Only came on here to see what others thought!

hedgehog2

Snap same as,
Wanted to like her being shes Irish but could'nt help cringing as she just motored on and on.
Possibly nerves and over excitement but you could almost see the other judges not trying too hard to win her over as she almost scared them off.

Mam of 4

That man was really good, don't like the way the judges just expect someone else to turn sometimes..

greenpilot

This is rubbish. That guy singing Cry me a River should have been picked. Instead they picked a long legged off tone bimbo.

pc7

Have to say the panel is really good this year, great mix.

pc7

Lovely voice, can't believe she's only 17, she's my favourite so far

JP Liz V1

leahyl wrote: »

Irish girl on this now that was on the Voice of Ireland last year - good voice but mightily annoying

She was very ott and not that good vocally and 3 judges turned for her surprising

arsenal1991

Will is bit crazy aint he haha?

JP Liz V1

I miss Danny

Go Harvey Go

Well, it looks like interest here on Boards has all but disappeared as the battle rounds get underway...

Must be just us, as the viewing figures (courtesy of BARB) have remained relatively stable:

11/01: 9.35m
18/01: 8.88m
25/01: 8.86m
01/02: 9.37m
08/02: 9.41m
15/02: 8.77m

It's been second or third in BBC1's weekly top 30 for each of these six weeks - and, of course, it's splashed Thrash, I mean, thrashed Splash!

The impact Kylie's making must be very good, then. Just not so good on us.

JP Liz V1

I read this season has the best viewership, I'm baffled how as so far no contestant really interests me or stands out for me

Go Harvey Go

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I read this season has the best viewership, I'm baffled how as so far no contestant really interests me or stands out for me

Well, don't forget, it's not up against BGT like the previous two series were.

Skid X

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I read this season has the best viewership, I'm baffled how as so far no contestant really interests me or stands out for me

Kylie

bopper

Skid X wrote: »

Kylie

I really don't think so. Granted she's a damn sight better than Jessie J, but I think the time of year that they've broadcast the show this year has helped ratings considerably.

Eyepatch

Standard of the battles quite good this evening, IMO.

dcmm

Phew! Exhausted after THE MATCH! YIPPEE! IRELAND ABU! Anyway back to singoffs.One decent singer so far, forget his name,sang George Michael song. Others all showed weaknesses galore.

dcmm

Jamie, Leon,and george michael guy to go through

Cantremember

Lee and Leo

dcmm

Tom's team , Georgia the belter what a singer entertainer! Stephen great, but Sally's performance was beautiful.

dcmm

Iesha, Germaine, monkosi ? Spelling

Shiraz 4.99

Making the judges cut from 7 to 3 was a bloodbath.
Some serious talent got sent home, especially off Will.i.ams team.

Go Harvey Go

And so we've come to the point where, according to the Guardian, "the anti-X Factor becomes identical to, erm, the X Factor".

Yes, we've come to the live shows.

At this stage in the previous two series, of course, the viewing figures went south. So, in an attempt to make them continue to go east, Auntie has commissioned a companion show on BBC2 weeknights, much like Strictly It Takes Two (and with the same host, as well).

(One might argue that it's also an attempt to boost the figures for Revenge of the Egghead, which themselves have gone south lately...)

dcmm

Germaine's got it all, glorious voice,potential winner. Iesha also very gifted,little nervous.Sophie's good but not ready.

dcmm

Christina Marie, potential finalist with Germaine. Love Sally's voice and Chris and Emily are good too.Ricky's team are the strongest by far.

dcmm

Hi , anybody watching? Sally's voice is so unique, so beautiful she is a pleasure to listen to.Really hope she goes well,her talent deserves it.

sopretty

That girl Sally has brought meaning to songs I've known for decades!

sopretty

Every single song she has sung to date has been familiar to me. But she somehow manages to 'interpret' the lyrics.

dcmm

Bizzy's good, Sally's unique:)

sopretty

dcmm wrote: »

Bizzy's good, Sally's unique:)

I'm behind you now as I've had to pause.

fiacha

no no no no no no no no no NO ! That is such a simple and beautiful song, having it shouted out over a rock track is a crime

dcmm

Just love Christina Marie, didn't like the arrangement of the song, only she's so good she carried it off. Two unique female singers in one show is a treat to really enjoy.

dcmm

Chris nice guy, pleasant voice, drifts off pitch too often. Maybe more voice training could strengthen that weakness.

sopretty

Just finished watching Christina Marie. Brilliant voice, but not unique. She would do well to keep her mouth shut unless she's singing lol.

dcmm

Lee's got a great voice, he just needs to relax and enjoy himself more.

dcmm

Like Jamie's voice, very good, kinda sounds better every week.

sopretty

Some of them have terrific voices but don't have a clue how to sing. They are acting rather than feeling.

dcmm

GERMAINE IS THE VOICE!!,

sopretty

dcmm wrote: »

GERMAINE IS THE VOICE!!,

Sweet Jesus, I've had to turn down the tv. He's horrendous!

dcmm

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sopretty wrote: »

Sweet Jesus, I've had to turn down the tv. He's horrendous!

sopretty

dcmm wrote: »

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He sounded off key the whole way through. I dislike the tone of his voice. I hate the song he chose. Lol. I actually had to put my hand over my ears.

dcmm

Like Jamie, think Lee is a better singer. Jermain is the best.