Singer Olly Murs, who was extremely anxious, shares his experience of undergoing therapy to cope with panic attacks before becoming a coach on The Voice.

Olly Murs recently shared his experience of joining the popular singing competition, The Voice. He opened up about how being a coach on the show affected his mental health. Olly, who first gained fame on The X Factor in 2009, was a mentor on The Voice from 2018 to 2023. However, he was unexpectedly let go from the show, much to his surprise.

In the aftermath, fellow long-standing coach Sir Tom Jones revealed that Olly was deeply affected by the decision, while Olly himself stated that his exit was not amicable. In a recent podcast interview, the Heart Skips A Beat singer shared that he was initially hesitant to join The Voice due to previous accusations of fixing the results when he hosted The X Factor in 2015. He famously announced that contestant Monica Michael was leaving the competition before the results were officially confirmed.

Olly admitted that he had a massive panic attack over the accusations and was afraid to go back on TV for fear of making a mistake. He shared that he received a lot of hate and negative comments during his time on The X Factor, which took a toll on his mental health. In order to cope with his fears, Olly sought therapy for a few sessions, which helped him understand and deal with his emotions. He also learned techniques to overcome the negative thoughts in his head.

Despite his initial reservations, Olly took on the challenge and became a coach on The Voice for six years. He shared that on his first day in the famous red chair, he was petrified. But he reminded himself of his strengths and powered through, eventually falling in love with the experience. Sadly, he was let go from the show in 2023, but he has since moved on and focused on other projects.

Reflecting on his time on The Voice, Olly stated that it was the best thing that ever happened to him and that he enjoyed it for seven years. The show has since undergone a lineup change, with LeAnn Rimes and the first-ever duo, McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, joining as coaches. While some may have been surprised by the changes, Sir Tom Jones defended the decision, saying it keeps things interesting for viewers.

The Voice continues to be a popular show, with its latest season premiering this month. Despite his departure, Olly remains grateful for the experience and has moved on to new projects. He recently shared his excitement for becoming a first-time father and continues to pursue his passion for music. As for The Voice, it will continue to bring new talent to the forefront with its new lineup of coaches.

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