The Voice UK 2022 Final: Anthonia Edwards crowned winner of this years series as David Adeogun is runner up
THE VOICE UK’s four finalists battled it out on Saturday night to win a record contract as Anthonia came out on top.
Anthonia Edwards was announced the winner of The Voice 2022 after an incredible battle of the songs.
David Adeogun is this years runner up, after an incredible performance that saw them secure second place.
Sir Tom Jones’s finalist Anthonia Edwards and Mark Howard on Team Anne-Marie will fight it out with Olly Murs’ contender David Adeogun, and Team Will’s Naomi Johnson.
Congratulations to Anthonia for an amazing win.
Read our Voice 2022 UK final blog below for the latest updates & gossip...
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When will the Voice UK return?
The Voice UK came to its dramatic conclusion last night, but when can fans expect it to be back?
The hit show will return in 2023, according to an ITV spokesperson earlier this year.
Unfortunately, a specific date has not yet been set, but this year's series began on September 3rd.
Fans not happy with the result
Fans of the hit talent show were left confused by how Antonia managed to get the title.
One pointed out on Twitter: “There’s a pattern going on in the UK at the moment where the public don’t get to vote. Didn’t get to vote for our Prime Minister or the Winner of the Voice.”
Another asked on the social media platform: “Why do the studio audience choose? #fix #TheVoice.”
A third chimed in on Instagram: “It must be a fix how Naomi Johnson’s not made the final 2, I think Naomi is the most talented woman ever.”
A fourth added: “#TheVoiceUK Antonia right winner but still with Mark Howard!! Just who were “”The Voters””?? Thought it was public vote!!”
Will.i.am has been a judge since the show started
Will.i.am was born William James Adam Jr in LA, California.
The US singer-songwriter, DJ and rapper is best known for forming hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas in 1995.
In 2007 he also co-created Paradiso Girls with Robin Antin who were a European spin-off of The Pussycat Dolls.
He has been a judge on The Voice UK since the beginning and was also a judge on The Voice Australia in 2014 when he coached Anja Nissen to victory.
On The Voice UK, Will.i.am coached Jermain Jackman to victory in 2014.
Will.i.am has released four solo albums and has worked as a producer with artists including Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.
Tom Jones 'thrilled' with result
Tom Jones has taken to Twitter to share his delight at the result of this years competition,
Tom Jones has congratulated Anthonia on the win and praised the star for being "superb throughout the contest".
Who won the Voice UK 2022?
It was Anthonia who won The Voice 2022 and stole the prize from David.
The runner-up shared his joy for Anthonia before exiting stage gracefully.
Anthonia said the competition had helped her become who "she'd always wanted to be" and thanked Sir Tom for his mentorship.
Olly Murs to headline Botanic Gardens 2023 in Ireland
The Voice judge and singer has been revealed as the headliner act alongside George Ezra.
Botanic Gardens 2023 is held in Belfast.
What has Will.i.am said about Fergie’s decision to leave the Black Eyed Peas
Fergie left the band after their 2009 smash album The End (The Energy Never Dies) was released.
Songstress Fergie left the band to pursue her own solo career in music.
Will.i.am said: “That’s a hard job, and that’s what she really wants to do and we’re here for her, and she knows how to contact us for a retreat or a breakaway,” in an interview for Billboard.
Anne Marie’s third album
After releasing her single Psycho with Aitch in September this year, it isn’t long till she drops her third album.
The singer only released her second studio album in 2021.
It isn’t known what the release date is, or what it is called, but Psycho will feature as the first song on the list.
'Real life pinch me moment'
Anthonia Edwards took to Instagram following her win.
She said: "Thank you so much to everyone that has supported me on this journey.
"To my family, all of the coaches, my team, all of the amazing contestants AND last but not least the incredible people that have tuned in every week, I appreciate you all.
"My new single Anyone is OUT NOW and I’m so excited to put this version out into the world!"
Many fans over the moon
Many fans were over the moon for Anthonia despite some of the negative criticism.
One said: "Aaaahhhhhhhhhh! Anthonia wins #TheVoiceUK 2022! Such a sensational and powerful singer throughout! I am proud beyond words!"
"Congratulations Anthonia Edwards you deserve it," another wrote.
Another added: "So pleased for Anthonia and Sir Tom Jones, so well deserved. Can’t wait to see what’s next for her. David a very worthy runner up. Another enjoyable series of #TheVoiceUK ends I have really liked having this on. Thanks to the coaches, Emma, all contestants and all involved."
Olly Murs claims David had the 'final winning performance'
During the show Olly Murs claimed that his singer put on the "final winning performance".
Many fans agreed with the judge claiming that David should have taken the top spot.
Fans not happy with the result
Fans of the hit talent show were left confused by how Antonia managed to get the title.
One pointed out on Twitter: "There's a pattern going on in the UK at the moment where the public don't get to vote. Didn't get to vote for our Prime Minister or the Winner of the Voice."
Another asked on the social media platform: "Why do the studio audience choose? #fix #TheVoice."
A third chimed in on Instagram: "It must be a fix how Naomi Johnson’s not made the final 2, I think Naomi is the most talented woman ever."
A fourth added: "#TheVoiceUK Antonia right winner but still with Mark Howard!! Just who were ""The Voters""?? Thought it was public vote!!"
Here is the moment Antonia was crowned the winner
Saturday evening's instalment of the ITV show saw Anthonia Edwards, Mark Howard, David Adeogun, and Naomi Johnson battle it out for the top spot.
But it was Anthonia who managed to win after her performance of Billie Eilish's When The Party's Over.
Well done to both Antonia and David for incredible performances!
Antonia was crowned the winner after her stunning performance of Billie Eilish’s When The Party’s Over.
David came second place, and as won the hearts of the nation.
Voice contestants get to rehearse their audition songs beforehand
Voice singers are allowed to practice with the live band and camera-block with producers on the live stage several days before the final moment.
Don’t be disheartened – Voice applicants can try again
Those singers who fail to get past The Voice’s blind auditions can return for another chance in future seasons. Examples include Ddendyl Hoyt who didn’t make the cut in season 5, but came back and joined Shakira’s team a year later.
Expect a round of callbacks if you auditioned for The Voice
Once the virtual casting call is over, the talent pool goes from thousands to hundreds in Los Angeles. That is where producers listen to live performances and decide the TV-ready group of participants they would like to bring onto the programme. They do not just sing in front of the judges immediately!
The Voice: Groups compete alongside solo acts
Despite causing anger from fans in the past, duos and trios can compete in The Voice.
Fans discussed whether groups have an unfair advantage against solo acts following folk band A Girl Named Tom’s victory in season 21.
Pictured: (l-r) Girl Named Tom, Kelly Clarkson â (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) Getting recruited is another way into The Voice
Producers also reach out to local musicians throughout the nation and ask them to audition, according to season 1 contestant Vicci Martinez. “What I realized is they wanted to make it a show that had real artists, people who were serious about doing music and not just people who sing in the bathroom,” Martinez told Cosmopolitan.
It only takes a minute and a half to wow Voice casting team
Voice singers only have one minute and a half to impress the show’s producers during the virtual casting call.
They also have to explain the song they have chosen and belt out their chosen song’s verse and chorus.
Voice performers audition virtually first
Voice performers must first record themselves singing and submit the clip for the casting team to review, and they are not thrown in front of the producers immediately.
All Voice applicants must create an artist account
Everyone applying for The Voice must register an online account first. It’s through this account that they can provide personal information and state a date and time for their first audition.
The Voice rules: You have to be 13 years or older to apply
Young teens and adults are allowed to compete alongside each other on The Voice, but you have to be at least 13 years old to apply.
Many kids have been successful on the show, including Danielle Bradbury who won season 4 at age 16.
Who is judge Olly-Murs?
Olly Murs rose to fame in 2009 when he came runner-up on The X Factor.
Despite losing out to Joe McElderry in the final he went on to secure a joint record deal with Epic Records and Simon Cowell’s Syco.
He has released a number of popular albums including In Case You Didn’t Know, Right Place Right Time, and You Know I Know.
In 2017 Olly joined the panel of The Voice.
He has won the series twice in 2019 and 2020, with Molly Hocking and Blessing Chitapa respectively.