October 14th 2024.
Coming up next on The Voice, viewers are raving about the addition of a huge star to the coaching panel and are hoping she becomes a permanent fixture. After weeks of exciting Blind Auditions, the latest episode of the hit ITV singing series saw the four coaches faced with the challenging task of reducing their teams down to just three talented artists. To help with this difficult decision, Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, LeAnn Rimes, Tom Fletcher, and Danny Jones were each joined by a guest coach.
While will.i.am's use of artificial intelligence didn't sit well with many, the performer assisting Sir Tom was a welcomed surprise. It was none other than Hannah Waddingham, best known for her role as Rebecca Welton in the popular show Ted Lasso. With a successful career in both acting and performing, including three Olivier Award nominations for her work in the West End, Hannah left many of Sir Tom's team speechless when she walked out to greet them.
The Voice UK viewers immediately took to social media, calling for Hannah Waddingham to become a permanent member of the coaching line-up. Sir Tom introduced her by saying, "This is the toughest part of the whole show for me, trying to pick just three artists out of the ten remaining. So, I've invited a very special person to help me decide. Please welcome the wonderful Miss Hannah Waddingham." As she appeared, some of Sir Tom's team couldn't contain their excitement, with many covering their faces in shock and disbelief.
Explaining his decision to have Hannah join him, Sir Tom praised her as a "strong performer" and expressed his trust in her judgment. And it wasn't just Sir Tom who was impressed with Hannah's coaching skills. Viewers also loved having her as part of the line-up, with one fan commenting, "Hannah is the perfect person to help Tom with his decision. She's compassionate and kind, but also super talented and with over 25 years of experience, she knows what to look for."
Hannah's appearance on the show during the Callback round was met with much fanfare, with many fans expressing their excitement on social media. "Watching our queen Hannah on The Voice," one fan shared, while another added, "Hannah Waddingham with Tom Jones? Oh, this is so perfect." Many were even calling for Hannah to join the proper panel next year, with one viewer begging, "Can we please get Hannah Waddingham on the panel next year?"
Host Emma Willis also couldn't contain her excitement, declaring, "This is one of my, if not my, favorite days at work because Hannah's here." After the performances, Hannah told Sir Tom, "How do you choose? You already have a ridiculous caliber of talent." Speaking to the group before revealing his decision, she commended them for their amazing performances and exquisite tones.
Hannah is best known for her roles in the West End and her star turn in Ted Lasso. Speaking of the hit sitcom, it was recently revealed that it could be returning for a fourth season. According to Deadline, Hannah, along with co-stars Jeremy Swift and Brett Goldstein, have agreed to return for another round, much to the delight of fans who were convinced the show was coming to an end last year. Hannah played AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton, Jeremy was her Director of Football Operations Leslie Higgins, and Brett was player-turned-coach Roy Kent.
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