The Voice UK referred to as a "big, exciting and warm-hearted series"and a "new generation in its genre". The discomfort caused by the poor design of the chair, which weighs 19-stone, has drawn criticism from will.i.am, who claims that it makes him hunch his shoulders. There are five different stages: producers' auditions, Blind auditions, Battle phase, Knockout stage and live shows. "The Voice UK"s first stage is the producers' auditions, which are not shown on television. The first shown stage is the blind auditions, where they sing in front of the coaches. The coaches have their backs to the singer, and if they
The Voice Kids (Russia, season 3) The Voice Kids (Russia, season 3) The third season of the Russian reality talent show "The Voice Kids" premiered on February 20, 2016 on Channel One. Dmitry Nagiev returned as the show's presenter. Dima Bilan and Pelageya returned as coaches. Leonid Agutin replaced Maxim Fadeev as coach. Danil Pluzhnikov was announced the winner on April 29, 2016 marking Dima Bilan's first win as a coach. There was a change to the coaching panel from season two. Coaches Dima Bilan and Pelageya are joined by Leonid Agutin (The Voice coach), who replaced Maxim Fadeev. Also there was a change to the