The Voice UK discography indicating intent to coach them. If more than one coach turns round, power falls into the hands of the singer. Once all four teams are complete, the live shows begin and the singers sing songs chosen for them by the coaches. "The Voice UK" has been referred to as a "big, exciting and warm-hearted series" and a "new generation in its genre" by "The Guardian". It began its eleven-week run on 24 March 2012 on BBC One and its second series began on 30 March 2013. The judging panel was Danny O'Donoghue, Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am, while
The Voice UK purely on their voice and their voice alone. It's really feel-good and the coaches are incredible." Devised by John de Mol, the creator of "Big Brother", "The Voice" is based on the Dutch TV programme "The Voice of Holland" and is part of "The Voice" franchise, being based on the similar US format. The BBC were "desperate" to get "The Voice UK" after they axed "So You Think You Can Dance". According to Anita Singh from "The Daily Telegraph", the BBC have spent £22 million on buying the rights to the show, which will last two years. Of the amount