The Voice UK: Series 2
The second series of the vocal contest reality series The Voice UK started on 30 March 2013, featuring aspiring singers who perform during blind auditions while the four celebrity coaches listen with their backs turned and make decisions based solely on the voices they hear. It was confirmed that all four coaches from the previous year would return, consisting of Jessie J, Danny O'Donoghue, Tom Jones, and will.i.am.
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a vocal contest reality show featuring people with real talent and great voices competing to make it through the blind auditions.
- Decisions from the four celebrity coaches are based solely on the voices they hear, with judges listening with their backs turned and turning their chairs if they like what they hear.
- The first series established the initial panel of four coaches consisting of Jessie J, Danny O'Donoghue, Tom Jones, and will.i.am.
- The show is designed as a British singing reality competition television series created by John de Mol Jr. and Roel van Velzen.
Season overview
The second series of the vocal contest reality series The Voice UK started on 30 March 2013, featuring aspiring singers who perform during blind auditions while the four celebrity coaches listen with their backs turned and make decisions based solely on the voices they hear. It was confirmed that all four coaches from the previous year would return, consisting of Jessie J, Danny O'Donoghue, Tom Jones, and will.i.am. The blind auditions for this series moved to MediaCityUK in Salford, Manchester. Tweaks were made to the live show format, which included a cutback from six live shows in the first series to only three live shows, and the pre-recorded results show was dropped in favor of giving the results on the same night as the performances. On 28 February 2013, four ten-second teaser trailers were posted to the official website and YouTube page. This marked the final series to feature Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue as coaches, as well as Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates as hosts.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Blind Auditions 1
Mar 30, 2013
Hopeful artists face the blind auditions, and the four coaches give a group performance.
Blind Auditions 2
Apr 6, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates return to present the next set of blind auditions.
Blind Auditions 3
Apr 13, 2013
Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, Danny O'Donoghue and Jessie J continue to build their teams.
Blind Auditions 4
Apr 20, 2013
Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, Danny O'Donoghue and Jessie J continue to build their teams.
Blind Auditions 5
Apr 27, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates host the penultimate round of blind auditions.
Blind Auditions 6
May 4, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates host the final round of blind auditions.
Battle Rounds 1
May 11, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates host the first of the battle rounds.
Battle Rounds 2
May 12, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates host the next of the battle rounds.
Battle Rounds 3
May 25, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates present as the battle rounds come to their conclusion.
The Knockouts 1
Jun 1, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates present the first of the knockout rounds.
The Knockouts 2
Jun 2, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates present the second of the knockout rounds.
The Live Quarter-Finals
Jun 7, 2013
The artists perform before the nation in a bid to secure a place in the semi-finals.
The Live Quarter-Finals - Results
Jun 7, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates present the live results show.
The Live Semi-Finals
Jun 15, 2013
Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates return to present the live semi-finals.
The Live Final
Jun 22, 2013
Total power lies with the viewers as the four finalists face the public vote.