The semi finals arrive, along with the nail-biting tension associated with another round of live performances. The remaining contestants must once master their nerves and take to the stage to determine whether the tutelage they've received at the hands of Will.i.am, Ricky Wilson, Paloma Faith and Boy George has paid off. As was the case last week, the identities of those would-be stars progressing through to the grand final will be decided by the viewers at home, who are encouraged to take part in a public vote to determine which act will leaving the contest.

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.