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Battle Rounds 1

The battle rounds commence, as the four superstar coaches are joined by their battle advisors. Each coach then pairs up their artists to sing against one another.

As The Voice UK's battles commence, the premise is simple: one song - two voices = one winner.

Superstar coaches Kylie Minogue, Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson are joined by their battle advisors - trusted fellow pop stars and industry executives who, alongside each coach, dedicate themselves to developing each artist and sharing the secrets of their success.

Kylie welcomes trusted friend and Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears. Ricky is joined by singer-songwriter Katy B. Sir Tom Jones is joined by Brit award-winning rapper Tinie Tempah, and will.i.am is joined by friend and founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, Dante Santiago.

The first round of battles sees each coach pair up their artists to sing against each other in a competitive vocal showdown. The coaches and battle advisors mentor and train them through songs and rehearse with them. The two acts then meet in the boxing ring to sing their heart out. After each battle, the artists' coach must decide who will progress to the knockout stage, and who will be sent home.

2 hours, 10 minutes

Music Played

  • Jermain Jackman Vs Sarah Eden-Winn battle

    • Aretha Franklin & George Michael

      I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

  • Jimmy Weston Vs Lee Glasson battle

    • The Killers

      When You Were Young

  • Talia Smith Vs Sally Barker battle

    • Olly Murs

      Dear Darlin'

  • Tila and Tavelah Vs Beth McCarthy battle

    • Katy Perry

      Roar

  • Leo Ihenacho Vs Steven Alexander battle

    • Leo Sayer

      Thunder In My Heart

  • Bizzi Dixon Vs Kenny Thompson battle

    • The Beatles

      Hey Jude

  • Tom Barnwell Vs Callum Crowley battle

    • Michael Jackson

      P.Y.T

  • Nomakhosi Vs Jai battle

    • Gloria Jones

      Tainted Love

  • Kelsey-Beth Vs Emily Adams battle

    • Christina Aguilera

      Fighter

  • Mairead Conlon Vs Celestine battle

    • Jessie J

      It's My Party

  • Anna Mcluckie Vs Jessica Steele battle

    • Green Day

      Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

  • Christina Marie Vs Nathan Amzi battle

    • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

      The Power of Love

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Emma Willis
Presenter Marvin Humes
Coach Kylie Minogue
Coach Tom Jones
Coach Ricky Wilson
Coach will.i.am
Participant Jake Shears
Participant Katy B
Participant Tinie Tempah
Participant Dante Santiago
Executive Producer Moira Ross
Series Producer Ed Booth
Series Editor Clodagh O'Donoghue

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