The Voice UK 2018: Jennifer Hudson TAKES SWIPE at Olly Murs in tense clash
THE VOICE UK returned to television screens tonight with Olly Murs making his debut on the judging panel.
The Voice UK 2018: Jennifer Hudson TAKES SWIPE at Olly Murs in tense clash
The Voice: Jennifer takes a swipe at Olly's career
But things didn’t get off to the best start for the former X Factor singer as a number of hopeful’s overlooked him and chose to join the teams of his fellow judges.
When carpenter Jake took to the stage Olly was impressed with his vocals and decided to turn his red chair in a bid to convince the youngster to join his team.
But Jennifer Hudson also wanted him to join her team and took a swipe at her fellow judge as she tried to win over the hopeful.
Olly commented: “All I’m going to say is I’ve been on this journey before and was the same age as you 26, 25, and I think my experience in the past can help you succeed.”
The Voice: Jake was given the choice between Olly Murs, Jennifer Hudson and Tom Jones
The Voice: Olly Murs wanted Jake to join his team
But his attempt to impress Jake fell short as Jennifer hit back: “I won an Oscar at 25! After doing a show like this at 22. And, I have a son as well so I understand.”
Olly, 33, clearly knew he didn’t stand a chance after the 36-year-old’s pitch and could be seen looking off camera.
When Jake chose to join Team Jennifer, Olly was spotted muttering his devastation under his breath before congratulating the pair.
The Voice: Jennifer took a swipe at Olly's career as she fought for Jake
The Voice: Olly was devastated to lose Jake to Jennifer
However, Olly was finally successful when Lauren Bannon, who performed Lean On by Major Lazer, decided to join his team.
It comes after the former X Factor star confessed he was worried about fitting in to the panel and deciding who to turn his red chair for.