Rita Ora is blown away by 16-year-old single mum Karis Thomas on The Voice & Sir Tom picks Claudia Rose

'I want you guys to watch out for her!' Rita Ora is blown away by 16-year-old single mum Karis Thomas on The Voice

By NICOLA AGIUS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 21:00, 7 February 2015 | UPDATED: 22:35, 7 February 2015

Rita Ora fell for the charms of a 16-year-old single mum on Saturday night’s episode of The Voice.

Karis Thomas, from South Wales, blew the judge away with her rendition of Right To Be Wrong.

The star was so impressed with the audition that she even urged the nation to keep an eye out for her ahead of the show.

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Blown away: Rita Ora fell for the charms of a 16-year-old single mum from South Wales on Saturday night’s episode of The Voice

'For me this is a really important show because I see someone who is so young, so talented and has a soul that's so old,' Rita told Digital Spy.

'She's very special - I really want you guys to watch out for her. Her name is Karis Thomas - really gorgeous.'

Before her audition, Karis won over viewers when she poured her heart out about life as a single mum.

'My daughter wasn't planned, but when she was born I fell in love instantly,' she admitted.

Her number one fan? The star was so impressed with Karis Thomas that she even urged the nation to keep an eye out for her ahead of the show

16-year-old mum Karis Thomas stuns Rita Ora on the Voice

Flawless: The young blonde nailed her performance of Right To Be Wrong

'I want to build a future for me and my daughter. I want her to be as proud of me as I am of my mum - who has had a really hard life.

'She was in a car crash over 15 years ago and has been in a wheelchair ever since. But she's been a brilliant mum to me.'

Karis, who has lived on her own since the age of 15, took to the stage on Saturday in a pair of yellow dungaree shorts, which she wore over a pink vest top.

It was just Rita who turned her chair around for the young hopeful but Tom Jones later admitted he regretted not doing the same.

'She's very special': Rita made it clear that she had big plans for Karis

'I am gutted': Tom Jones later admitted he regretted not turning around his chair around for Karis

'I am gutted,' he told Karis.

Not that Rita seemed to mind as being the sole judge to spin around guaranteed Karis to be in her group.

'You're so cute, you’re blonde and you can sing,' she gushed. 'I am so happy that I turned around for you. Welcome to my team!'

While only one act joined Rita's group on Saturday, five were added to Will.i.am's.

Perhaps the most noticeable was 24-year-old Stephen Cronwell.

Sexy and he knows it: Stephen Cronwell, who has joined Will.i.am's group, confessed he takes looking good seriously 

Business deal? Will said he would show Stephen the ropes of the music industry if he would show him how to build muscles like his

Ahead of his audition, the young hopeful certainly stood out from the crowd as he spoke about his passion for working out and 'looking good'.

He said: 'I have a cheesy slogan "It's not what you left but how you look lifting it".'

Stephen, who confessed to eating 70 eggs a day to stay in shape, blew Will.i.am away after performing She Looks So Perfect.

Rita opted not to turn her chair around for the fitness fanatic but after laying her eyes on him admitted that she was relieved she didn't.

Another new addition: Newtion Matthews also impressed the US star with his performance of John Legend's What Did That Do To You

I'll take you too: Rozzy Turner also caught the producer's attention with her rendition of Bang Bang, prompting him to invite her to join his group as well

'You're extremely handsome so we probably wouldn't have got much work done,' she flirted.

Meanwhile, Will confessed he was equally as impressed with Stephen’s physique and admitted: 'I'll show him the ropes of the music industry and he can show me the ropes of getting muscles like that!'

Later on in the episode, the US star also welcomed Newtion Matthews to his group following his performance of John Legend's What Did That Do To You.

Rozzy Turner also caught the producer's attention with her rendition of Bang Bang, prompting him to invite her to join his group as well.

Rapper-singer Brooklyn, from Essex, was the last person to audition on the show.

The 19-year-old, who is pals with TOWIE star Amy Childs, gave her rendition of Nicki Minaj's Super Bass, which instantly won over Will. 

The only way is Brooklyn! Singer woos Will with 'Super Bass'

Friends in high places: Rapper-singer Brooklyn from Essex was the fifth person to join Will's group on Saturday night's show

Unlike Will, Sir Tom Jones was more careful when it came to turning his chair around.

So much so that the veteran singer only welcomed one new member to his group on Saturday, 17-year-old Claudia Rose. 

The ambitious teen sang Love You I Do and won Tom over instantly with her voice - although fellow judge Ricky Wilson tried and failed to persuade her to join his group instead. 

Not that Ricky had any need to be upset as earlier on in the episode, he welcome not one but two newbies to his group. 

Picky: Unlike Will, Sir Tom Jones was more careful when it came to turning his chair around - so much so that the veteran singer only welcomed one new member to his group on Saturday, 17-year-old Claudia Rose

Welcome to The Voice: Ricky welcomed not one but two newbies to his group on Saturday, including hippy Hannah Wildes

Sad times: Unfortunately, Alex David Charles did not impress the judges enough to get an invite to join one of their groups

Hippy Hannah Wildes was the first to impress the judge. In fact, he was so won over by the pretty Londoner that he even held her hand as he led her backstage to her friends afterwards.

Moments later, 19-year-old Vikesh Champaneri, also blew Ricky away.

'I don't usually connect with boys' voices as much as I do with girls' but that was amazing,' the emotional judge commented after the hopeful's performance.

Unfortunately, it wasn't all good news on Saturday as soul singer Alex David Charles, Nathan Moore, Harris Hameed, Kate Flynn and a barefooted gentleman who went by the name of Crazy Horse, were all given a polite no.

The Voice returns to BBC1 next Saturday at 7.15pm.

Better luck next time: Harris Hameed also failed to win over the judges with his redntiion of Too Late To Apologise

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Lady Gaga flashes some serious flesh in sparkling black Versace gown on the arm of Tony Bennett at MusiCares 2015

By ALEXA RAE JOHNSON FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 07:11, 7 February 2015 | UPDATED: 16:42, 7 February 2015

She usually draws attention for her wild costumes and get-ups.

But on Friday Lady Gaga, 28, turned heads in a simple but very revealing black gown at the MusiCares 2015 benefit concert.

The Poker Face hitmaker was seen flaunting her assets while walking the red carpet at the Los Angeles Convention Center with her close friend, 88-year-old fellow singer Tony Bennett.

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Side glance: Lady Gaga, 28, turned heads in a simple but very revealing black Atelier Versace gown at the MusiCares 2015 benefit concert on Friday

Lady Gaga pulls a series of wacky poses with Tony Bennett

The Bad Romance songstress donned an Atelier Versace gown - which showed off a generous amount of side boob - and a host of dazzling jewels, designed by Lorraine Schwartz.

She appeared to be wearing a platinum blonde curled wig and her makeup included exaggerated cut crease silver and black eyeshadow with a natural nude lip.

Lady Gaga - whose real name is Stefani Germanotta - is gearing up to perform with Bennett at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, scheduled to air at 8/7c on CBS. 

Her date: The Poker Face hitmaker was seen flaunting her assets while walking the red carpet at the Los Angeles Convention Center with her close friend, 88-year-old fellow singer Tony Bennett

Lady Gaga dishes on the advice she got from a stripper

Stage stars: Lady Gaga - whose real name is Stefani Germanotta - is gearing up to perform with Bennett at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. The show is scheduled to air at 8/7c on CBS

Her main man: Gaga was seen giving the musical legend with loving kiss on the cheek as they posed on the red carpet

Sultry siren: The pair were joined at the hip as they posed together at the star-studded gala

'I feel honoured to work with him': Lady Gaga on Tony Bennett

Special guests: The duo were sat together at the event and spent time talking with other attendants

Pretty pearly: Shimmering white was a clear trend with Keke Palmer, 21, and Sheryl Crow, 52, both dressed in the eye-catching tone

Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette on Bob Dylan's influence

Lady in black: Bonnie Raitt opted for an all-black outfit for the gala event

As for the rest of the event's guests, shimmering white was a clear trend with Keke Palmer, Sheryl Crow and country singer Kimberly Perry all opting for a version of the eye-catching tone.

The evening's honoree, 73-year-old Bob Dylan, arrived sporting a silver western bolo tie with a turquoise gemstone.

Ironic singer Alanis Morissette, 40, looked gorgeous in a black faux-leather long-sleeved dress and blue pointed-toe heels.

Actress Victoria Justice, 21, also opted for black with a two-piece crop top and high-waisted mermaid skirt ensemble.

Jones heaps praise on 'one of the greatest songwriters,' Dylan

Special guest: The evening's honoree, 73-year-old Bob Dylan, arrived sporting a silver western bolo tie with a turquoise gemstone

Dark beauty: Alanis Morissette, 40, wore a black faux-leather long-sleeved dress and blue heels while actress Victoria Justice, 21, also opted for black with a two-piece crop top and high-waisted mermaid skirt ensemble

Dapper duds: The Band Perry were dressed in their finery for the star-studded party

Rounding out the guest list was singer Josh Groban, 33, and his girlfriend actress Kat Dennings, 28 - both in all black.

Albanian-born recording artist Bleona Qereti, 29, flaunted her hourglass figure in a sexy sheer long-sleeved gown while Disney star Olivia Holt, 17, stood out in a bright orange A-line frock.

Last but not least, 55-year-old rocker Richie Sambora and his girlfriend 30-year-old Australian guitarist Orianthi, wore matching hats and faux leather trousers.

Multiple talents: Jared Leto also showed his support at the gala

Groban: Dylan is just somebody who stayed so true to his craft

Red carpet PDA: Rounding out the guest list was singer Josh Groban, 33, and his girlfriend actress Kat Dennings, 28 - both in all black 

Kat Dennings cosies up to Josh Groban at Hope Ball in LA

Classy and sassy: Disney star Olivia Holt, 17, stood out in a bright orange A-line frock while Albanian-born recording artist Bleona Qereti, 29, flaunted her hourglass figure in a sexy sheer long-sleeved gown

Twinning: Last but not least, 55-year-old rocker Richie Sambora and his girlfriend 30-year-old Australian guitarist Orianthi, wore matching hats and faux leather trousers

No relation: Norah JOnes posed for a photo with Tom Jones at the gala

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YouTube sensation Esmee Denters makes music comeback as she impresses ALL four judges on The Voice UK

She's got them spinning around! YouTube sensation Esmee Denters makes music comeback as she impresses ALL four judges on The Voice UK

By SHARNAZ SHAHID FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 20:58, 24 January 2015 | UPDATED: 22:41, 24 January 2015

Pressure was mounting on The Voice UK judges on Saturday night as Ricky Wilson, Rita Ora, Tom Jones and will.i.am continued to fill up the remaining spots on their teams.

But leaving them to compete against each other was YouTube sensation Esmee Denters.

The 25-year-old songstress - who was previously signed up with Justin Timberlake's record label Tennman Records after being discovered online - sang her way onto all four the teams by trying her luck with Coldplay's Yellow.

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Already a star: YouTube sensation Esmee Denters sang her way onto all four the teams by trying her luck with Coldplay's Yellow

The Black Eyed Peas star was first to pitch and said: ‘I remember you from 2008, we met. You were one of the artists who was getting the millions of views online. You were freaking awesome, that was a great job. You did something magical. Congratulations!'

'I know you worked with Justin Timberlake. I thought it can’t be her but then I turned around and it was you,’ Rita, 24, explained.

‘I’m at a disadvantage because my two colleagues know you,’ confessed Tom. 'I really enjoyed what you did, you sounded fresh and that’s what I heard.’

For the show: Pressure was mounting on The Voice UK judges on Saturday night as Ricky Wilson, Rita Ora, Tom Jones and will.i.am continued to fill up the remaining spots on their teams

Trying to make it big: The 25-year-old songstress was previously signed up with Justin Timberlake's record label Tennman Records after being discovered online

Sounds familiar: Both will.i.am and Rita recognised the Dutch singer

Youtube sensation Esmée Denters tries her luck on The Voice

The Dutch star - who sang top 10 hit Outta Here - went on to say: ‘I really want this. Will – I’m a huge fan, you are a mogul. Rita - you are a young artist and I respect you.

'Tom – you are a legend and Ricky and you’re a charmer but I think I’m going to go for Will.'

Meanwhile, also wowing the coaches was first act, Stephanie Webber, who lent her punchy vocals chords to Miranda Lambert’s hit Mama’s Broken Heart, hoping that one of the judges would turn.

A star in the making? The first act up was Stephanie Webber, who lent her punchy vocals chords to Miranda Lambert’s hit Mama’s Broken Heart

'I didn’t expect anyone to turn around': The 25-year-old from Wales, immediately impressed the Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am, who turned around the moment he heard her voice

Good impression: Kaiser Chief frontman Ricky, pop star Rita and Welsh legend Tom decided to spin at the very end, she later picked Team Tom

The 25-year-old from Wales, immediately impressed willi.i.am, who turned around the moment he heard her voice – eventually leading to rest of the judges to press their buzzers.

‘I didn’t expect anyone to turn around’, she said in shock.

‘If you came on my team I will help choose songs for you. I learn from you in time and I will help you and see what you are capable of doing,’ pitched Tom.

‘I’m going to stick to my Welsh roots and go for Tom,’ the pretty songstress explained.

'Come back next year': The same could not be said for second performer Josh Mcdonough, who was hoping to impress the Kaiser Chiefs rocker in particular with his rendition of Waves by Mr Probz

Missed out: Singing Express Yourself by Labrinth, basketball player Otty Warmann, 32, did not manage to win the judges over

The second performer was Josh Mcdonough, who was hoping to impress the Kaiser Chiefs rocker in particular with his rendition of Waves by Mr Probz.

Unfortunately, the 19 year-old swimming teacher failed to get any of the coaches to turn around with Rita encouraging him to come back next year.

Otty Warmann, 32, was the next wannabe star to perform

Singing Express Yourself by Labrinth, the basketball player did not manage to win the judges favour. 

Cheeky chappy: Games teacher Joe Woolford, from North Wales, was the next act to wow the judge with Ellie Goulding's Lights

Popular: The 19-year-old found quite a few fans in the form of Rita, Tom and Ricky, later picking Team Rita

However, games teacher Joe Woolford, from North Wales, managed to work his magic on the judging panel.

Taking to the stage to perform Ellie Goulding's Lights, the 19-year-old found quite a few fans in the form of Rita, Tom and Ricky.

'That song is one of my favourite songs. I've never heard a boy sing it before, you really did it justice. I don't know how I'm going to compete with Tom,' Rita confessed.

Luckily for the British pop star, Joe picked Team Rita.

'He was amazing, just shows I am good at pitching. I am extremely happy he picked me,' she later gushed.

Runs in the family: Twin brothers Daniel and James Duke, 24 from Belfast, auditioned separately

Soulful: First up in front of the panel was Daniel, who tried his luck on a slowed down version of I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)

Battle: And with Ricky being the only judge not to turn around, the guitar-playing crooner was left in a difficult position to pick his coach, eventually going for Tom

His turn: Brother James followed with a special mash up of Taylor Swift’s Love Story and Fall Out Boy’s Sugar We’re Going Down

Bad luck: His nerves seemed to be winning over but none of the judges turned around for the hopeful

Twin brothers Daniel and James Duke, 24 from Belfast, auditioned separately.

First up in front of the panel was Daniel, who tried his luck on a slowed down version of I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).

And with Ricky being the only judge not to turn around, the guitar-playing crooner was left in a difficult position to pick his coach, eventually going for Tom.

Brother James followed with a special mash up of Taylor Swift’s Love Story and Fall Out Boy’s Sugar We’re Going Down.

His nerves seemed to be winning over but none of the judges turned around for the hopeful.

'Ricky was listening out for you, he thought it was your twin,' explained Tom.

'He was also going to do better,' confessed James as his brother ran onto stage.

Tom later added: 'I'm sorry I couldn't have both of you on my team.' 

Hitting the high notes: Welsh van driver, Liss Jones, took to the stage to sing Katy Perry's Dark Horse

She made it through! And while her vocals didn’t get will.i.am to turn around, she did enough to land a spot on Rita’s team

Shirleymarie, 31, also failed to surprise the panel with her performance of the Dolly Parton hit Here You Come Again, with all four not choosing to turn around for her. 

'I felt nerves from the beginning. I heard more nerves than notes,' reasoned will.i.am.

Next up was Welsh van driver, Liss Jones, who took to the stage to sing Katy Perry's Dark Horse.

And while her vocals didn’t get will.i.am to turn around, she did enough to land a spot on Rita’s team.

Breaking down in tears, she said: 'I'm really emotional.' 

Later adding: 'I can't believe you turned around. I respect all of you.'

Comeback? Black Lace frontman Dene Michael tried his luck to run in the competition with George Benson’s classic Never Give Up On A Good Thing

'I’m originally a soul singer': After failing to bag a spot, the 57-year-old star explained why he chose to come on the show

Black Lace singer Dene Michael never gives up on a good time

Black Lace frontman Dene Michael, who was joined at the blind auditions by Coronation Street actor Les Battersby, tried his luck to run in the competition.

The 57-year-old star explained why he chose to come on the show saying: ‘I’m originally a soul singer. It’s just nice to do something different from novelty songs.’

Dene chose to sing George Benson’s classic Never Give Up On A Good Thing but the judges failed to turn around. 

Emmanuel Nwamadi, 23, worked his vocal magic to a soulful version of Sade’s Sweetest Taboo.

And Ricky was the only judge to turn around as it was revealed the Nigerian-born singer actually had an extremely deep husky voice, much to everyone’s surprise.

Ricky was beaming and said: ‘You come on, I wasn’t looking for you. Then that’s when I realised I shouldn’t be playing this game and should be picking talent like you!’

Big voice: Emmanuel Nwamadi, 23, worked his vocal magic to a soulful version of Sade’s Sweetest Taboo

Adding to his team: Ricky was the only judge to turn around as it was revealed the Nigerian-born singer actually had an extremely deep husky voice, much to everyone’s surprise

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