May 19th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
While revealing that she’s a big fan of the hugely popular 50 Shades of Grey novels, The Voice presenter Holly Willoughby has warned of the dangers of playing the sex games that are featured in the bestselling books.
Holly, who’s married to TV producer Dan Baldwin told Now magazine, “[50 Shades Of Grey] is the best thing I’ve ever read.
“I was completely obsessed. You learn a lot – I think every woman should read them!
“[But] without meaning to be flippant, sex games do go wrong… Read more & comment »
May 19th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
There has of course been something of a hoohar over the ratings war between the BBC and ITV as their rival talent quest shows The Voice and Britain’s Got Talent have gone head-to-head in the battle for Saturday night viewers…
And because of a rather embarrassing defeat, The Voice was shifted to a later timeslot on Saturday nights, however, that didn’t stop comparisons between the two show’s viewing figures.
However, BGT judge Amanda Holden reckons the whole debacle is “silly,” and while speaking to Saturday magazine, she took the time to praise The Voice coaches Jessie J, Danny O’Donoghue, Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am… Read more & comment »
May 18th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
It’s been revealed today that in an attempt to put a stop to the pi**ing contest that is primetime viewer ratings, the BBC have decided to air the first live show of The Voice on a Friday night rather than go head-to-head with ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent on a Saturday evening.
BGT has of course week on week pulled in more viewers than The Voice, and though both shows were originally scheduled to air simultaneously this year, when the first rounds of ratings were released, the BBC shifted The Voice so there would be no overlap with Simon Cowell’s talent quest… Read more & comment »
May 16th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
Fans of DJ Reggie Yates will of course know that he co-hosts The Voice on BBC1 alongside Holly Willoughby, however, it seems Reggie’s concerned that his is the only black face to be found during the primetime viewing slots on a Saturday night.
Describing that as “scary”, Reggie said, “There should be more [black people] on prime-time telly because it’s a scary number, one…”
Speaking to The Sun’s TV Biz, Reggie continued, “It’s not something I ever thought I’d do because there’s never been anyone like me — a young black guy fronting a Saturday night programme… Read more & comment »
May 16th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Jessie J is reportedly considering walking away from The Voice after the current series.
The ‘Domino’ hitmaker signed up for a second series of the BBC show last year and was one of the last coaches to do so. She admitted herself that she had doubts and worries about making a return, as she was concerned it would impact on her music career.
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May 15th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Will.I.Am has been gushing about a member of the British royal family, after meeting them at a charity event in New York this week.
The Black Eyed Peas star came face to face with Prince Harry and it seems that he very much liked the young royal, afterwards comparing him to his favourite super hero.
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May 15th, 2013 by Josh Coleman.
It’s been confirmed that former The Voice USA Coach, Christina Aguilera, will make her comeback to the show when it returns for the new series next year.
The singer took a break from the show last year after three consecutive seasons as a coach on the hit US show so that she could focus on her latest studio album.
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May 15th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
The first batch of the final 48 contestants were seen taking to The Voice stage last Saturday and Sunday night and all in all, most of the singers smashed their performances in the ring.
However, if claims are to be believed the singers did it mostly on their own as some have claimed that they only spent 45 minutes with their coaches before their on stage duel.
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May 14th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Ash Morgan has seen his odds slashed with bookies this week, as he becomes one of the favourites to win The Voice next month.
The Welsh singer shone on Saturday night’s show when he went head to head with Adam Barron in Battle Rounds and won Jessie J’s vote, after a stunning performance of ‘I Won’t Let Ypu Go.’
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May 14th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
Fans of fabulous chat show host and TV personality Paul O’Grady will know he’s not one to mince his words and is often blunt to the point of tactless…
And proof of that, were it needed, has come today in The Sun’s TV Biz where Paul has slated Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice for using the “sob stories” of contestants in order to win viewers.
Paul, who’s currently hosting a second series of For the Love of Dogs on ITV, said, “I get so annoyed as they are crying over nothing… Read more & comment »
