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- He all but failed his final university exams. This one I did mention in my last post, but it does require some explanation for anyone unfamiliar with the Oxford system.
- He had several bouts of mental illness. There is a human tendency to idolize our heroes, and this includes saints. We put them on a pedestal so that they become superhuman.
- He played the violin. I don’t think I can explain why, but knowing that Newman loved to play the violin makes him just that little bit more human to me.
- He did see and write to some of his Anglican friends and family again. One of the most often repeated details about Newman’s life is an emphasis on what he knowingly sacrificed in becoming a Catholic.
- Leanne Mitchell (2012) Mitchell, who had been mentored by Tom Jones, became the first ever winner of The Voice UK. Following her win, the talented singer released her version of Whitney Houston’s ‘Run To You’ as her first single soon after.
- Andrea Begley (2013) Danny O’Donoghue’s protegee entered the UK singles charts at number 30 with her winning single, ‘My Immortal’. She also released her debut album ‘The Message’ in the same year.
- Jermain Jackman (2014) Jackman became the first male winner of The Voice UK. Following his win, the singer released an EP of collaborations, titled ‘Jermain Jackman Sessions’ which was made free to download.
- Stevie McCrorie (2015) Following his victory, McCrorie went on to perform at T in The Park. However, after parting ways with his record company in 2016, McCrorie returned to his job as a firefighter.
- Series Nine – Blessing Chitapa
- Series Eight – Molly Hocking
- Series Seven – Ruti Olajugbagbe
- Series Six – MO Jamil
- Series Five – Kevin Simm
- Series Four – Stevie McCrorie
- Series Three – Jermain Jackson
- Series Two – Andrea Begley
- Series One – Leanne Mitchell
Blessing Chitapa was crowned winner of The Voice this year. The final came down to four finalists – Blessing, Gevanni Hutton, Jonny Brooks, Brooke Scullion. Blessing and Jonny had the chance to sing for the title and both offered moving ballads to win over the public vote. Emma Willis announced Blessing as the champion, winning a life-changing reco...
Molly Hocking, who was just 18 at the time, became the eighth winner of The Voice, bestowing mentor Olly Murs with his first win in the series. Molly went up against 23-year-old singing teacher from Liverpool Deana Walmsley to win with her duet with Olly on Simply Red's Stars, and rendition of A Star is Born's I'll Never Love Again. Sadly for Molly...
Teenage student from Essex Ruti Olajugbagbe was crowned the winner of The Voice, after being coached by mentor Sir Tom Jones. Ruti faced stiff competition in the finale as she went up against Donel Mangena, Belle Voci and Lauren Bannon. Following her win, she released her version of Dreams by The Cranberries as her debut single, which reached numbe...
Mo Jamil won series six of The Voice UK, which had just moved to ITV from BBC One. The 25-year-old singer from Warrington was mentored by former coach Jennifer Hudson, beating off fellow finalists Into the Ark, Jamie Miller and Michelle John to secure a recording deal. His debut album, titled Evolve, charted at number 36 in the UK Album Charts, but...
Liberty X singer Kevin Simm went on to win The Voice UK's fifth series - after losing to Hear’Say in Popstars way back when in 2001. In fact, Hear'Say's Danny failed to get past the first round of the show when he auditioned in 2013. The show threw up more late '90s/early noughties nostalgia when Sean from Five also tried out on the show - but he t...
Scottish singer Stevie McCrorie is the only winner of The Voice UK to land a top ten single. Mentored by Ricky Wilson and beating fellow finalists Lucy O'Byrne, Emmanuel Nwamadi and Sasha Simone, Stevie was in pole position for the top spot with his debut single, a cover of Adam Levine's Lost Stars, before going in at number six. Stevie has since r...
Singer and political activist Jermain is arguably one of the most memorable and popular winners of The Voice, beating the show's hotly tipped favourite Christina Marie. Despite his popularity, his cover of I'm Telling You only reached only reached number 75 in the charts, though his self-titled 2015 debut album faired slightly better at no.42. He h...
Andrea Begley beat favourite Leah McFall to win the show, delighting mentor Danny O’Donoghue. Andrea enjoyed some chart success with her album The Message, which reached number seven in the charts. Her debut with her cover of Evanescence's My Immortal peaked at number 30, and she went on to release a book chronicling her experience called I Didn’t ...
Leanne Mitchell won the first ever series, having been coached by mentor Sir Tom Jones. She beat Bo Bruce and Tyler James in the final, but her debut single, a cover of Whitney Houston's Run to You only reached number 45 in the charts. Her self-titled album was a commercial flop when it peaked at of number 134 in the charts. Meanwhile, finalist Bo ...
Feb 6, 2019 · Stevie McCrorie (season 4) BBC. Stevie McCrorie is the only The Voice UK winner to score a UK Top 10 single. In fact, his cover of Begin Again number ‘Lost Stars’ was at pole position in the ...
Nov 4, 2023 · 2014. Jermain Jackman was the third winner of The Voice UK after being coached by will.i.am. His first single And I Am Telling You only reached No.75 while his first album sold just over 600 copies in its first week, The Sun reports.
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Jan 25, 2020 · 2013: Andrea Begley. Andrea Begley. Picture: PA Images. Andrea Begley was the second ever winner of The Voice after making it to the final against Leah McFall. Danny O'Donogue was her mentor, but ...
