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Paloma Faith And Boy George Join The Voice UK - And Tom Jones Is Not Happy!

Veteran singer miffed at last-minute announcement by the BBC...

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Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 09:37

It's not unusual for a reality TV show to change its judging panel at the 11th hour, as negotiations have a habit of dragging on.

However the surprise announcement yesterday that Paloma Faith and Boy George have both joined The Voice UK was a real shocker - especially since we only knew there was one vacancy on the show (with Rita Ora having defected to The X Factor).

And it seems it was almost as much of a surprise for veteran warbler Sir Tom Jones, who has been cut loose after four years to make room for the new arrivals.

The 75-year-old pop icon took to Facebook to vent his spleen yesterday, writing: "About The Voice UK: In good faith, as part of the team, I'd put the time in my schedule to be involved in Series 5, as I've done so for the last 4 years. I've supported the show and the BBC since the beginning.

"I was told yesterday, with no consultation or conversation of any kind, that I would not be returning. Having been through plenty of transformations throughout the years, I support and admire creative change. But being informed, as a matter of duty and respect, is an important part of creative relationships.

"This sub-standard behaviour from the executives is very disappointing. I will always admire the courage of the performers who participate in the show, as well as all the production staff who worked tirelessly to make a great family viewing experience for the audience at home. I wish the show well."

Paloma Faith and Boy George will be joining Will.I.Am and Ricky Wilson in those cool revolving chairs.

A spokesman for the BBC talent show later told Digital Spy: "The final decision on the coaches' lineup for series 5 of The Voice was only taken on Wednesday and Tom's team was informed early yesterday morning.

"We announced it to the press so that it didn't leak. This has been the same every year and no role was ever promised."

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I know that when you look at me
There's so much that you just don't see
But if you would only take the time
I know in my heart you'd find

Oh, a girl who's scared sometimes
Who isn't always strong
Can't you see the hurt in me
I feel so all alone

I wanna run to you, ooh, I wanna run to you
Won't you hold me in your arms and keep me safe from harm
I wanna run to you. ooh, but if I come to you
Tell me, will you stay or will you run away

Each day, each day I play the role
Of someone always in control
But at night I come home and turn the key
There's nobody there, no one cares for me

Oh what's the sense
Of trying hard to find your dreams
Without someone to share it with
Tell me what does it mean

I wanna run to you, I wanna run to you
Won't you hold me in your arms and keep me safe from harm
I wanna run to you but if I come to you
Tell me, will you stay or will you run away, run away, no

I need you here
I need you here to wipe away my tears
To kiss away my fears, no
If you only knew how much

I wanna run to you and I wanna run to you
Oh won't you hold me in your arms and keep me safe from harm
I wanna run to you but if I come to you
Tell me, will you stay or will you run away
Writer(s): Allan Rich, Jud Friedman Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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