Emma Willis and Marvin Humes announce the results of this week's public vote. For the first time this series, coaches Will.i.am, Paloma Faith, Ricky Wilson and Boy George have handed over control of the contest to the viewers at home, who ultimately decide which of the eight remaining contestants will be progressing through to the semi-final.
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.