Will.i.am, Tom Jones, Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue speak about series two of the BBC talent show
The first series of TV singing contest ‘The Voice UK’ divided critics and has so far failed to launch a new musical star. This year will be different, as the returning coaches explain.
On lessons learnt from the first series…
‘Last year, we had a girl who got four “no’s”. She went away and took all our advice, came back this year and got four “yeses”. She really learnt something from being on the show.’
On higher standards for the second series…
‘The peaks and troughs are a lot bigger this year. We’ve had 30,000 people audition this time – they know the show, so to see the level of confidence, that people know they’ll be painted in the best possible light, means standards are really high.’
On this year’s format changes…
‘Everyone felt the blinds were one of the most exciting parts of last year, so we’ve tinkered with it. They keep the excitement all the way through – fewer live shows, more blind auditions. And the steals are great! Last year, some artists left the show earlier than we would have liked. This time we can put our money where our mouth is.’
On why he would compete in ‘The Voice’…
‘I wouldn’t fancy my chances, but I would absolutely want to enter. No other singing show can guarantee that you’ll go in the same person as you come out, that you won’t be edited to seem better or worse. It’s credible – people do it for the right reasons.’
On giving people an unrealistic impression of the music industry…
‘I don’t think “The Voice” gives kids an unrealistic impression. It’s fresh and honest. Other shows, if kids take it to the playground and everyone’s going “off! off! off!” at a kid who sings bad, you’re going to destroy that kid. We try to give bad news in a good way. The blind auditions are the best chance you’re ever going to get on an entertainment show to get a good deal.’
Source: Time Out / Edited: DannyODonoghue.Net
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