The Voice - U.K.

[_hazzie_]

Well they peaked at 8.7 million, not bad.

[Kirkland]

I had to switch off when Danny from The Script started rapping. I could vault into a waterfall of his talent and remain unscathed. Why did he agree to do that? It was awful. The whole thing is terrible. The winner is such a non-popstar too, but then it's 'all about The Voice'.

[marie_05]

I had to switch off when Danny from The Script started rapping. I could vault into a waterfall of his talent and remain unscathed. Why did he agree to do that? It was awful.

I just don't get The Script's popularity at all. Something about them rubs me the wrong way, I think it's the fact that they've always had this boyband vibe (and not in a good way) even though they're supposed to be a pop-rock act. There's something very calculated about them, it's almost like their whole career has been orchestrated by Simon Cowell: 'pretty boy' lead singer, forgettable and samey songs and their only sources of inspiration seem to be Maroon 5 and OneRepublic ballads. I generally even like their genre, but they really stick out like a sore thumb.

I'm not particularly fond of Leanne, but I'm glad Tom Jones is the winning coach.

[Kirkland]

I know what you mean, Marie. Lawson have the exact same vibe you've described.

So the finale was a hit in the ratings? The format needs tweaked but the BBC still have a potential smash available if they get it right.

[JadeFan]

The Script are ATROCIOUS. They're like the 'go to' band for people who like all the 'real' music drivel. And I just detest Danny in general.

[kyle17]

I'm glad it's over.

[Fish Finger]

They found the next Jane McDonald. Universal must be so pleased.

[_hazzie_]

Bo's EP has shot from nowhere to #8 on iTunes albums, good going, meanwhile Leanne trundles into the top 20 singles. Poor Tyler...

[Alphableat]

Why is everyone shocked at Danny's rap-singing? It was from a Script song...

[Baby Clyde]

Surely it was Professor Green's rap?

[Kirkland]

OLD JOKE ALERT!


Rap? The C must have fallen off the printer.

[Seanie]

They found the next Jane McDonald. Universal must be so pleased.

Well, the final 8 all had to sign contracts which means Universal can pick the ones they like anyway.

Same with what Simon does with Xfactors final ten, ties them to a contract for long enough until they can't capitalise on it with another label.

[Alphableat]

Surely it was Professor Green's rap?

I've just watched it again, and the first bit is Pro Green's, you're right, but then he busts into a bit of 'We Cry' from "Mary's ambition..."

[Alphableat]

So the Voice's 'final eight' album is out, and it sounds a bit dreadful. Awful production on near enough all of the songs. Max Milner sounds lush on record though.

[_hazzie_]

Did Leanne not chart? Shame... It was nice seeing Bo's EP peak at 2 earlier last week and Tyler's album finally in the top ten on iTunes.

[SuckMyBean]

If they wanted this show to be "different" they ought to have made it an actual singing competition, genuinely about the best voice and not the most marketable/best sob story/least pub singer-y.

[Robsolete]

Did Leanne not chart? Shame... It was nice seeing Bo's EP peak at 2 earlier last week and Tyler's album finally in the top ten on iTunes.

Leanne's single got to #45.

[James_B]

Leanne's single got to #45.

How embarassing for her! I wonder if she will write her own material, I know she has before. Please no Tom duets, the world isn't ready for that.

[Vignesh]

I hope Universal gives her a chance and invests in her properly. She is talented and deserves every shot.

[Stacey.]

I find it crazy how Leanne even won, and always did know she'd flop. Tyler and Bo seemed so much more popular all the way through and I think she was just impressive on the actual finale night, rather than being consistent for the whole show.

[invertedbutterfly]

Tyler's single makes the Top 40, while Leanne's disappears from the charts...

It's not as if his single charted *that* much higher than hers, but with the British emphasis on the 40, it doesn't exactly look great...

The other finalists' singles are scattered around the lower reaches of the chart - am slightly surprised that Max's is the next highest, as he was the only one I didn't rate at all, and that Vince's the lowest, but I guess that's just the difference between my taste, and that of the UK record buying public as a whole (well, the small percentage that bought singles by the voice finalists, anyway).

[letuinmybackdoor]

Tyler's single probably charted higher as his is a version of a song which has been very well played recently from the cover by James Vincent McMorrow and people know that very well without really relating it to a certain act, unlike 'Run to you' which is Whitney's and Whitney's alone.

[slug]

Why has Leanne now done a video for Run To You? it's being shown on the music channels, isn't it all a bit too late now?

[GhettoPrincess]

It is stupid that they've only just released a video but it looks cheaply made so any promo is good in that sense.

[_hazzie_]

I'm not sure what exactly they are trying to do with Leanne. It's like they hadn't planned anything past the show. Nice to see Tyler get in the Top 40!