The first live show of the series arrives, as Paloma Faith, Boy George, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson bring their teams to the quarter finals. Naturally, with the contest reaching its conclusion, the stakes have never been higher for the eight remaining contestants, who will need to produce barnstorming performances in order to secure a place in the semi-finals. After weeks of assessing the would-be stars from the comfort of their sofas, viewers at home now receive their first chance to voice their opinions via a public vote that will decide which act will be progressing to the contest's penultimate round.

The Voice (UK) Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Series 5, Blind Auditions 1
• s05e02 - Series 5, Blind Auditions 2
• s05e03 - Series 5, Blind Auditions 3
• s05e04 - Series 5, Blind Auditions 4
• s05e05 - Series 5, Blind Auditions 5
• s05e06 - Series 5, Blind Auditions 6
• s05e07 - Series 5, Blind Auditions 7
• s05e08 - Battle Rounds 1
• s05e09 - Battle Rounds 2
• s05e10 - Series 5, Knockout Round 1
• s05e11 - Series 5, Knockout Round 2
• s05e12 - Live Quarter Final
• s05e13 - Quarter Final Results
• s05e14 - Live Semi Final
• s05e15 - Live Final

The Voice (UK) Show Summary

Hosted by Emma Willis and Marvin Humes, the show features four musician coaches: will.i.am, Boy George, Paloma Faith and Ricky Wilson, who will coach only the most talented vocalists. The show's innovative format features three stages of competition: the first begins with the blind audition, then the competition enters into a battle phase, and finally, the live performance. The show's casting team is working with the music industry and searching the country for the best singers to bring to the blind audition process.

During the blind auditions, the decisions from the coaches are based solely on voice and not on looks. The coaches hear the contestants perform, but they don't get to see them - thanks to rotating chairs.