The Voice UK viewers absolutely loved this opera singer
On tonight's episode (January 19) The Voice UK viewers were left all emotional after the opera performance from 35-year-old Luke Swatman.
Before going on stage, Luke said he had "something different to offer to the coaches," and he didn't disappoint as the whole audience urged judges to hit their buttons immediately.
Luke chose to perform his mesmerising version of Andrea Bocelli's 'Il Mare Calmo Della Sera'.
Olly Murs and Jennifer Hudson were both very impressed by Luke's vocals, and Olly was so determined to get Luke on his team that he mentioned he used to sing opera too.
Despite Olly's efforts, Luke decided to go with Jennifer, saying: "I've got to go with Jen."
The singer's opera performance was so praised that one viewer tweeted: "Wow...not my usual thing but what a singer... he gave me goosebumps."
Some viewers used some pretty strong language to express their love for Luke's powerhouse vocals.
Hopefully if he doesn’t win #TheVoiceUK then he will get a job in opera as that voice is shit hot...
- Matt Arnold (@rideemhome) January 19, 2019
Opera isn't my cup of tea but Luke has an amazing voice for sure. Glad two coaches turned for him. 😊👏 #TheVoiceUK xx
- Siobhan #SaveTimeless 🇬🇬 (@slinehan1) January 19, 2019
There’s not enough ginger opera singers out there ...... loved him! #gingeroti #TheVoiceUK
- Deputy Dogg (@deputydogg7d) January 19, 2019
Luke no wonder your mum cried gorgeous voice #TheVoiceUk
- #Mrs (@susan_thornley) January 19, 2019
Shortly after his performance was broadcast, Luke himself felt overwhelmed by the audience's positive feedback.
He wrote on Twitter: "Cannot thank you all enough for your messages on social media! My phone is going to melt! I will get back to you all but please bear with me! I’m on quadrupole figures here! Overwhelmed! Remember to FOLLOW guys!"
Cannot thank you all enough for your messages on social media! My phone is going to melt! I will get back to you all but please bear with me! I’m on quadrupole figures here! Overwhelmed! Remember to FOLLOW guys! #TheVoiceUK #SWATPAV
- Luke Swatman (@SwatPav) January 19, 2019
Elsewhere on the show, Olly has followed in Tom Jones's fine tradition of impromptu performances, after Jennifer encouraged him to perform 'Superstition' on the show.
It was the song Olly chose for his X Factor audition back in 2009, and the series helped Olly rise to fame.
Olly himself felt extremely grateful for having the opportunity to sing the audition song that's changed his life a decade ago.
Awesome to sing the song that changed my life 10yrs ago! In front of my new family on #TheVoiceUk tonight! Loved it ✌🏻😜 pic.twitter.com/Ne7h6OuP22
- Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) January 19, 2019
The Voice UK returns next Saturday (January 26) at 8pm on ITV.
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