SPINNING AROUND
OLLY MURS tells us about the new series…
NEW ENTERTAINMENT
The Voice UK
Saturday, ITV HD, 8pm
The Voice UK RETURNS with coaches Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Olly Murs back in the familiar big red chairs, listening out for singing voices special enough to make them turn around.
As the Blind Auditions begin this week, Murs, 34, tells
Tv&satellite Week
what to expect…
HOW DOES
IT FEEL TO BE BACK AS A JUDGE?
I’m loving it! I really enjoy the whole process of doing this show, not just finding the talent, but all the banter with the other coaches. We’re a great combination.
YOU JOINED THE SHOW LAST SERIES. ARE YOU PLEASED YOU’RE NO LONGER THE NEW BOY?
Until I win, I am still the new boy! I need to earn my stripes. But I don’t feel as inexperienced this time, which is good. I’m trying not to look at Will too much during the auditions, though, because he’s trying to play games with me!
THE BLIND AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO TRIOS THIS YEAR. WHAT DOES THAT ADD TO THE COMPETITION?
It’s amazing to have trios and it’s pretty awesome that the show is developing like that. Jennifer was in Dreamgirls, so she knows exactly what it’s like, singing in three-part harmonies. But – as always – we’re all looking for something unique.
IS IT REALLY COMPETITIVE BETWEEN THE COACHES THIS TIME?
I am competitive and of course I want to win. But at the same time, I’m just really happy when one of us turns for talent, because it means that the whole show is going to be good. All the coaches want to help change people’s lives.