The Voice UK winners list: Which singer & coach combination won this year and who took the title in previous series?

THE Voice UK has been keeping fans entertained for well over a decade. Here we take trip down memory lane and cast our minds back to the previous winners over the years.

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2024 – Ava Mannings

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Ava Mannings’ is the reigning champ of The Voice UK, after being mentored by judging duo Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones. She walked away with a recording deal with Universal, £50,000 cash prize, and a holiday to Universal Resort, Orlando. Speaking about her big win, she said: “Speechless, like I am every time. I’m probably a bit more speechless this time, but forever grateful.”

The Bristolian dog groomer also acknowledged her fellow finalists, and said: “And these lot, they’re amazing, so I feel really honoured.”

2023- Jenna Cole and Olivia Irwin

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Jenna Cole and Olivia Irwin won The Voice UK 2023 as a duo[/caption]Jenna Cole and Olviia Irwin won The Voice UK in 2023. They clinched the prize after being mentored by Will.i.am. Speaking on This Morning, Jen and Liv said: “We’ve been busking since winning, and people are coming up to us like, ‘have you not thought about going on The Voice?’“It’s so surreal. It’s everything we’ve dreamed of since we were little girls.”

2022- Anthonia Edwards

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It was Anthonia Edwards who won The Voice 2022, with David Adeogun as the the runner-up. The winning singer said the competition had helped her become who “she’d always wanted to be”. She also thanked Sir Tom Jones for his mentorship.

2021 – Craig Eddie

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Craig Eddie was revealed as winner of The Voice UK 2021– making Anne-Marie a victorious coach. After his big win, the Scottish singer said: “My head is still in the clouds to be honest, I feel amazing, it’s the best I’ve felt in my life.“I never expected that, I think my brain is still in the studio. I never thought that I was getting through, I think when the intense music kicked in, I genuinely felt my soul leave my body.”

2020 – Blessing Chitapa

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Blessing Chitapa triumphed over Jonny Brooks in the final to be crowned The Voice 2020 champion. After her win the singer, who was mentored by Olly Murs, said: “I’ve never worked so hard to try and make sure tears don’t come out [of] my eyes right now, but I’m so happy!

“I’m so shocked, I mean it’s been amazing. I don’t want to cry on TV… but mum, mum, I made it!”

The winner continued: “Thank you to everyone who’s voted for me, it’s just been amazing. It’s just been the best experience ever.”

2019 – Molly Hocking

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Molly Hocking was crowned the winner of The Voice 2019. She managed to beat out stiff competition from the likes of Jimmy Balito, Bethzienna Williams, and Deana during the live final. Since winning the show, Molly has continued to write songs and perform online.

2018 – Ruti Olajugbagbe

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Ruti Olajugbagbe became the shock winner of the 2018 show, after she beat bookies favourite Donel Mangena. Mentored by Sir Tom Jones, she signed a recording deal with Polydor records.Ruti’s debut single Dreams reached number 1 on the UK iTunes Store, and debuted at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.

2017 – Mo Adeniran

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Mo Adeniran was led to success in 2017 by US singer Jennifer Hudson, who also became the first female coach to win. The singer worked night shifts in a hotel before joining The Voice. After his big win, Mo said: “Thank you everyone at home, just want to say thank you to Jennifer and all the coaches.”

2016 – Kevin Simm

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Even though Kevin Simm complained about his treatment during his time on The Voice, the former Liberty X singer still managed to win the show. Mentored by Ricky Wilson, the noughties star beat Jolan in the last ever series broadcast on the BBC. Kevin’s winner’s single All You Good Friends eventually peaked at No. 24 in the charts, but his first solo album Recover failed to reach the Top 40 in the UK Album Chart.He launched another attack on the talent show for “not supporting” him after they snubbed him for a reappearance in the 2017 final.

2015 – Stevie McCrorie

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Stevie McCrorie was the winner of the 2015 series. He was mentored by Ricky and after his win was quickly snapped up by music label, Decca. Less than a year after Stevie won The Voice, he decided to pause his music career and returned to work as a fireman. Despite this career shift, he released an album titled Big World the following year, which reached No. 35 on the Digital Downloads Chart.

2014 – Jermain Jackman

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Soulful Jermain Jackman was the 2014 champ, beating Christina Marie and Sally Barker. He became Will.i.am‘s first act to win The Voice, but his first single And I Am Telling You only reached No.75 while his first album sold just over 600 copies in its first week. Following this, Jermain said he was quitting the music industry to continue with his studies in politics, having spoken about his desire to be Prime Minister while on the show.

2013 – Andrea Begley

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Andrea Begley was the 2013 winner of The Voice when she beat Leah McFall and Mike Ward in the final of the second series. Mentored by Danny O’Donoghue, she immediately faced criticism from Will.i.am who openly voiced his opinion that his act Leah was the worthy winner of the show. After the result was announced, the Black Eyed Peas appeared to storm off stage and later tweeted: “You should feel the audiences vibration in the room tonight after the public’s vote its #unexplainable.”

2012 – Leanne Mitchell

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Leanne Mitchell became the first ever winner of The Voice but a combination of poor album sales and public criticism of the show meant sadly her career was over before it started. Mentored by Tom Jones, the singer beat Bo Bruce in the final but her self-titled debut record failed to make it into the Top 100 and she was dropped by her label. Former coach Danny O’Donoghue also blasted her work ethic. Not taking it lightly, Leanne fired back on Twitter, and said: “Unfortunately, I don’t think anyone was particularly on my side from the start.“I never wanted to speak up, as I suppose the next thing will be I’m ‘bitter’, which I’m not, at all.” She has since married and had a son called Leo and still holds her previous job as a holiday camp singer despite winning the inaugural competition.

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 Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, LeAnn Rimes, Will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones are The Voice UK judges[/caption]

Meet the judges

The Voice line-up has changed a lot over the years since it first hit our screens in 2012. In 2024, Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, LeAnn Rimes, Will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones were in the hot seats. Singer Tom made his debut on season 13 as a coach on The Voice, alongside his McFly bandmateDanny.LeAnn was also new to the line-up after Olly Murs was axed from the show.