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Saturday, 29 March 2014

Bizzi Dixon, Chris Royal, Lee Glasson and Sophie May take their final bows as the latest acts to be eliminated from The Voice Semi Final

Bizzi Dixon, Chris Royal, Lee Glasson and Sophie May take their final bows as the latest acts to be eliminated from The Voice Semi Final

Bizzi Dixon, Chris Royal, Lee Glasson and Sophie May are the latest singers to be eliminated from The Voice by public vote.
After each giving incredible performances with and without their respective Voice coaches, the remaining contestants bowed out with dignity leaving Sally Barker, Jermain Jackman, Christina Marie and Jamie Johnson in the competition after Saturday nights show.  
Both Sally and Jamie were devastated to see their team mates be voted out, with Sally admitting 'I would hate to think that I knocked someone else out who is also from Leicester' and Jamie saying he 'couldn't believe' the public chose him over Coventrian Lee.
Rock chick: Sally was complimented for her more rock and roll look for her performance
Rock chick: Sally was complimented for her more rock and roll look for her performance
Dope: will.i.am was full of praise for all the contestants in the semi final
Dope: will.i.am was full of praise for all the contestants in the semi final
Sally, who is the oldest person to make The Voice semi finals, was the first into the ring singing Whole of The Moon, giving a silky rendition with flawless vocals, saying afterwards: 'that was the most nerve wracking I ever felt, I am speechless.'
The 54-year-old mother of two was praised by all the judges, Kylie said: 'I felt for you, you opened the show and I thought you were going to faint before hand, but it was beautiful.'
Sex Bomb singer Tom Jones was full of kinds words for his contestant: 'I must congratulate you on the way you sang it, the structure of the song is like a ballad and the thing is moving, it was fantastic, I loved it.' 
Smooth: Bizzi was thanked by all the judges for gracing them with such a s performance
Smooth: Bizzi was thanked by all the judges for gracing them with such a s performance
Supportive: Lee told the audience to vote for 'best friend' Jamie to win The Voice
Supportive: Lee told the audience to vote for 'best friend' Jamie to win The Voice
Up next from team Tom was Bizzi Dixon, who sung Everything Must Change, which got a standing ovation from all four coaches, complimenting the 43-year-olds 'smoothness'. 
will.i.am began: 'he knows how smooth Bizzi is, you have finesse the way you walk and own the stage is so smooth, and the high note was so pristine, it is a pleasure to have you on the show.'
While Kylie confirmed: 'it was smooth like honey, it was so good.'
Coach Sir Tom Jones was teased by presenter Emma Willis for getting emotional: 'it means a lot to me to see someone come on to do what we worked on, and its tremendous. Bizzi can sing anything he wants to, I think it suited you so well, you pulled it off, it was wonderful.'
Proud: will.i.am told Sophie that he would love to work with her in future
Proud: will.i.am told Sophie that he would love to work with her in future
Smooth: Bizzi was credited with being a smooth singer by all of the judges
Smooth: Bizzi was credited with being a smooth singer by all of the judges
Rock chick: Christina rocked out to alongside Ricky and Chris to You Really Got Me
Rock chick: Christina rocked out to alongside Ricky and Chris to You Really Got Me
Ricky Wilson's first act Christina revealed that she had a difficult time growing up before her performance. 
The 20-year-old singer said: 'I didn't have many firends at school and I found a place I would fit in, and that was music, when I had a tough day I would listen to Mariah Carey and all of those amazing people and listen and learn.'
Singing a smoky and powerful rendition of will.i.am's Bang Bang Christina took to the stage in a fierce grey crystal encrusted mini dress with futuristic shoulder pads, matching her look with big smoky eye make-up which showed off her big blue eyes. 
Back to the future: Christina wore a futuristic crystal dress for her performance
Back to the future: Christina wore a futuristic crystal dress for her performance
Let the best man win: Both Lee and Jamie were vouching for each other
Let the best man win: Both Lee and Jamie were vouching for each other
'Futuristic retro': will.i.am revealed he had big hopes for Sophie May despite her being voted out of the competition
'Futuristic retro': will.i.am revealed he had big hopes for Sophie May despite her being voted out of the competition
Sparkling: Christina Marie looked stunning in a grey crystal dress and was stunned that she made it through to the finals
Sparkling: Christina Marie looked stunning in a grey crystal dress and was stunned that she made it through to the finals
Obviously impressed with team Ricky's talent will.i.am warned his acts: 'they got weapons', complimenting the singer 'you sliced it tonight, it was amazing.'
Kylie added: 'you blow my mind, is there anything you cant do? you're just incredible and I just sit here in awe of what your doing.'
Whilst Ricky kept it short and sweet: 'production aside, this show is called the voice, and you just heard it.'
Chris Royal, 25, revealed some heart braking news before his performance: 'two days before my battle my dad passed away, I just remember him looking forward to watching it, and that's the hardest thing, that hes not.'
Firm friends; Lee and Jamie were more upset about leaving each other than the competition
Firm friends; Lee and Jamie were more upset about leaving each other than the competition
Standing ovation: will.i.am was the first to jump to his feet when it came to giving praise
Standing ovation: will.i.am was the first to jump to his feet when it came to giving praise
Giving an emotionally charged performance of Smile, originally crooned by Nat King Cole, Chris admitted after the performance it was nerve wracking-but he couldn't wait to get on stage.
Sir Tom was first to give his feedback: 'that was one of my favourite songs, I've heard a lot of people sing it, the control, good on you for that it was fantastic.'
Kaiser Chiefs front man Ricky said: 'Chris I am glad you chose that song, all along I was hoping to find an artist, and I think I found one.' 
Whilst Scream And Shout singer will.i.am summarised: 'your voice was crystiallised and it was boiling hot.' 
'Crystalised': will.i.am was full of interesting adjectives to describe Chris' performance
'Crystalised': will.i.am was full of interesting adjectives to describe Chris' performance
Control: Sir Tom Jones praised Chris' level of control in his voice
Control: Sir Tom Jones praised Chris' level of control in his voice
Proud: Sir Tom Jones gave Jamie Johnson the ultimate compliment saying he reminded him of himself
Proud: Sir Tom Jones gave Jamie Johnson the ultimate compliment saying he reminded him of himself
Lee Glasson gave an emotional performance of London Grammar's Strong, breaking down afterwards saying 'it's been an emotional week, its taken me out of my comfort zone, but we've had issues finding my key, and its been difficult, but Kylie has been by my side the whole way and I can't thank her enough.'
It was a Beautiful performance in Kylie's eyes who said: 'emotion is such a big part of your performance, I think you did fantastic and I am so proud of you.'
The ever confident 19-year-old Jamie Johnson took to the stage to sing an incredible rendition of I Can't Make You Love Me, which was so emotional it reduced himself to tears.
Me and my boys: Kylie looked thrilled to be performing with her Lee and Jamie
Me and my boys: Kylie looked thrilled to be performing with her Lee and Jamie
Best friends: Jamie and Lee vowed they would continue to be 'best friends' after the competition
Best friends: Jamie and Lee vowed they would continue to be 'best friends' after the competition
The heart felt performance got all four judges on their feet, will.i.am said: 'great song, great elegant set up, executed flawlessly.'
Kylie said: 'I am trying the best to be strong for my guys, that was so beautiful to hear you sing something so emotional.' 
She's A Lady singer Tom gave the young singer the ultimate compliment: 'you remind me of me, even more so if I tried to sing that ballad, I would sing it exactly like you.'
Jermaine who gave an energetic performance of Usher's song Without You which will.i.am credited with 'first there was the snow, then there was the flames!'
Team will.i.am: Jermain, Sophie and will.i.am had a great time performing 80's hit Lets Dance
Team will.i.am: Jermain, Sophie and will.i.am had a great time performing 80's hit Lets Dance
Spinning Around: Kylie looked stunning in a low cut glittering frock
Spinning Around: Kylie looked stunning in a low cut glittering frock
Sophie May, 17, was next to the stage, sung Royals by Lorde dressed in a 'futuristic retro' outfit of a crystal headdress and a floor length maroon dress with a sheer cape and dark lipstick to match her dress.
Not one to be behind on trends, will.i.am reported that he had seen lots of positive tweets during the young singers performance: 'I was online seeing what everyone said about Sophie, you seem like the artist that comes to perform that is already a big star, you, I'm speechless.'
Kylie continued the young starlet looked like she had taken style tips from her: 'your dressed in something like I would wear, Will was busting out some brand new dance moves, yes your a super star.'
Ricky imitating will.i.am said: 'while Will was on the internet I just got a telegraph saying a star is born, and that gave me an insight into the career that you will have.'
Shocked: Christina Marie was shocked that she was voted into the finals
Shocked: Christina Marie was shocked that she was voted into the finals
Style queen: Kylie admitted that the teenager opted for an outfit that she would have chosen herself
Style queen: Kylie admitted that the teenager opted for an outfit that she would have chosen herself
Gorgeous: Sophie May looked stunning in her crystal headdress and matching dress
Gorgeous: Sophie May looked stunning in her crystal headdress and matching dress
Singing David Bowie's Lets Dance Sophie will.i.am and Jermain performed in 80's inspired outfits which saw Jermain sing in a baroque cape with Sophie wearing a pearl adorned flower print puffball dress.
Team Ricky rocked out to The Kink's You Really Got Me, each delivering powerful vocals whilst Bizzi, Sally and Sir Tom sung an up tempo version of Martha and the Vandella's Dancing In The Street.
Meanwhile Kylie, Lee and Jamie sung her song Into The Blue, looking like the ultimate pop princess in a shimmering black and silver Marilyn Monroe style dress alongside the boys who wore sharp black blazers, white shirts and black skinny jeans for the feel good performance.
'Thank you for the support': Bizzi was gracious as it was revealed he would be leaving the show
'Thank you for the support': Bizzi was gracious as it was revealed he would be leaving the show 
Hats off: Enrique performed his latest song I'm A Freak before the results were revealed


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2592454/Bizzi-Dixon-Chris-Royal-Lee-Glasson-Sophie-May-took-bows-latest-acts-eliminated-The-Voice-Semi-Final.html#ixzz2xP3fGkHM
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