The Voice UK may have been forced to delay its semi-finals due to the coronavirus pandemic but the ITV singing competition is still well and truly going ahead.
Coach will.i.am has revealed there will be a massive change to the talent contest when it returns to our screens, breaking the news in a video posted on the show’s official account this afternoon.
The Black Eyed Peas star provided fans with an update on the competition by revealing the winner of the public lifeline vote.
Viewers were given the power to bring back one of their favourites acts from the knockout rounds in the form of a public vote.
The lifeline vote will bring the total number of remaining contestants to nine – and the winner has finally been revealed.
In the message posted online, Will explained: “Because of what’s going on in the world, we have delayed the live semi-final and the final of this series of The Voice UK.
The Voice UK live shows have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and ITV have dropped another bombshell this afternoon
“However, I wanted to give you a bit of news. The results of your lifeline votes are in.
“So, drumroll please… Doug Sure will be joining the other eight contestants to continue in the competition.
“I wanted to say a huge thank you and I’m thrilled that Doug, on Team Will, is still on his journey to win The Voice UK.”
Will also reminded fans that they can get their usual weekly fix of The Voice while the live show remains off-air as another special will be shown on ITV this evening.
Will.i.am broke the news to The Voice UK fans over Twitter (Image: ITV)
He added: “Also, if you’re missing the show, you can still tune in tonight at 8.30pm on ITV and watch some of the most memorable bits from this year and previous seasons.”
After receiving the news he would be returning to the show, Doug said: “I’m truly honoured to have been saved by the public and can’t wait to see the others in the live semi-finals.
“My thanks to everyone for the support and can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Doug Sure is delighted to be back on Team Will
Doug’s return means Will now boasts three acts on his team, compared to fellow coaches Olly Murs, Meghan Trainor and Sir Tom Jones, who each have two acts remaining.
The Voice UK: Most Memorable Moments airs on ITV tonight at 8.30pm
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
