Ash, Joseph, Andrea and Leah are fast tracked to the semi-finals by their judges in first live episode of The Voice
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Ash, Joseph, Andrea and Leah were given passes to the semi-final by their judges on the first live episode of The Voice.
On Friday night four finalists were saved from the public vote after Jessie J, Tom Jones, Danny O'Donoghue and will.i.am were forced to make tough decisions.
Team Jessie performed first and Ash learned his fate first after singing Ed Sheeran's Lego House.
Big voices: Ash and Joseph were the first two singers to learn they were being put through to the semi-finals in The Voice
Golden girls: Leah and Andrea were put through to the next round by their respective judges
Speaking after his performance he said: 'That was incredible beyond anything I thought it would be.'
Jessie told him: 'I’m shaking that was the best vocal performance we have seen on The Voice, ever.
When it came to making a decision between Ash and the rest of her team, Sarah and Matt, Jessie said it wasn't a difficult decision because she knew they all have careers ahead of them.
Colourful: Matt opened the show with an energetic and emotional performance
Tough decisions: Jessie had to pick between Ash, Matt and Sarah and she opted for Ash
She said: 'This isn’t hard for me. This isn’t hard for me because I know I will be going to gigs of every one of these. The person I’m going to be taking through the the semi-finals is Ash.'
Matt kicked off the show with an emotional performance of Emeli Sande's track Wonder.
will.i.am, who had mike in his team originally, said: 'I was really proud of Matt right now he came out with flying colours to start off the show it was everything that you sung, you were pitchy. I didn’t know the song. You got a lot of colours on, that was dope.'
Hot stuff: Sarah sand Love Sensation and looked incredible in a pair of disco pants
Danny noted: 'I was full of wonder how you held those notes while you were doing that strut around the stage.'
Tom was also full of praise: 'He kicked it off. He didn’t just start it, he kicked it off.'
Sarah was next on stage, performing Love Sensation and she seemed elated following her performance.
Big decision: Jessie said her decision wasn't difficult because she knows all three acts will go on to have great careers
Danny labelled her efforts 'brilliant' while Tom noted that the track allowed her to show off her range 'tremendously'.
Jessie told her: 'You are the artist that has progressed the most in this competition.'
will.i.am said that the performance was yet another reminder to himself that he should have turned around for her during the blind auditions stage.
Tense times: Alys, Joseph and Mike waited patiently as Tom came to his decision
Team Tom were next and Alys was the next aspiring singer on to the stage showing off her voice by performing Is This Love.
Tom told her he was: 'Definitely proud. Beautiful Alys, beautiful singer. Really lovely.'
Jessie noted: 'What I love about that is how the proof of good coaching and dedication. I’m watching what I think could be one of two songs in a set at a concert very soon.'
Tough call: Tom Jones decided to give his fast track card to Joseph and seemed pleased with his decision
The semi-finalists: (L-R) Andrea Begley, Karl Michael, Mitchel Emms, Joseph Apostol, Alys Williams, Mike Ward, Holly Willoughby, Reggie Yates, Ash Morgan, Matt Henry, Sarah Cassidy, Leah McFall, Leanne Jarvis, Cleo Higgins
Looking the part: Performing for Team Jessie, Sarah Cassidy in a Grease inspired outift
Standing ovation: The Coaches, Will.i.am, Jessie J, Tom Jones, Danny O'Donoghue
will critiqued: 'When someone takes a classic song its very risky. I applaud you for your bravery. You look amazing, like you were singing on top of a cloud.'
Higher and Higher was Joseph's track of choice and his efforts saw Jessie and Tom leaping up to dance.
will said: 'The other day I was talking to my best friend aplde.ap, he’s a coach on The Voice Phillippines and he said that Joseph is his favourite. And I must say, out of Tom’s team you are my favourite.'
Jessie told him: 'I just love how much I think you’re becoming your voice, and that’s been amazing to see. I want to see it in your body. Give it to me, performance-wise. I believe next week you’ll be able to show us that.'
Tom's final act was Mike who performed Bruno Mars' track When I Was Your Man in a country fashion.
Jessie and Danny praised Mike but they were concerned that it was a bit 'blank'.
Giving it her all: Andrea wowed the judges and the crowd with her efforts
'Hey ho': Andrea performed a hit track by The Lumineers and it was well received
After listening to his acts Tom told presenter Holly Willoughby that he was giving Joseph a fast track pass to the semi finals.
Danny's team were the next trio to fight it out for the single spot in the next stage and Andrea was first performing Hey Ho.
The Script singer gushed: 'In fairness that is the best time I have heard you sing that show I am blessed to have you on my team.'
Excited: Alys Williams and Mike Ward wait to speak to Holly Willoughby
Comforting: Danny O'Donoghue embraces his team member Mitchel Emms
Rocking out: Mitchel's performance was dubbed 'electrifying' and 'amazing'
Chatting: Holly Willoughby talks to Cleo Higgins and Leanne Jarvis
Tense: Matt Henry and Sarah Cassidy wait to hear their fate
Mitchel rocked the crowd with his take on Radioactive a performance which will described as 'electrifying' while Jessie branded the song 'amazing'.
Tom went as far as to say the track was 'tremendous'.
Karl, who has had two record deals and been dropped twice, was last on the team and sang A Thousand Years and Danny was thrilled.
Last chance: Danny said he couldn't have been happier with his performance
Belting it out: Leanne decided to sing Where Have You Been and wore a micro mini for the occasion
He said: 'You delivered. There’s few emotive singers. You’re done yourself proud, couldn’t be happier.'
Tom noted: 'I think it was a very powerful performance and I loved the way it looked.'
Jessie tried to built up his confidence and told him: 'You’re here for a reason and I feel you are tough on yourself. Let it go, be free.'
After mulling it over Danny revealed he was taking Joseph through to the live shows.
Team will were the last to perform on the show and Leanne was the first to perform singing Where Have You Been.
Her high notes impressed will, who labelled them her 'ice notes'.
He told her: 'I'm so proud of you.'
Cleo was next performing Imagine by John Lennon and her gamble paid off, will said: 'That was elegant graceful, soothing somebody that has poise and tenacity and strength.'
Iconic track: Cleo performed John Legend's hit Imagine and looked stunning in a white dress with a flowing train
What an ending: Leah closed the show with her performance and will labelled her 'the best singer in a freaking long time'
Leah finished off the show will a killer rendition of her track that left will branding her ' the best singer in a freaking long time.'
Tom agreed: 'She has an incredible voice it is unbelievable voice.'I haven’t heard people stamp that loud since last year.'
Jessie explained: 'We often get asked as coaches what makes this different from other shows… that.'
Instead of telling Holly who he was putting through to the semi-finals, will.i.am decided to tweet his choice, uploading a picture and the word 'Leah!!!!'
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