The Voice The Blind Auditions Day 1 3/10/13

The Voice  The Blind Auditions 03/10/13

Day 1

 

Here is something that I hadn't planned for or even knew was coming up,I was invited to be a part of the audience in The Studio for the filming of The Blind Auditions of 'The Voice'.

 

I knew the chances of my getting a seat anywhere near the coaches on the Big Red chairs were slim, but was willing to take a chance,it paid off nicely in the end as we were priority seating more later...

 

When I arrived at the studio I found my accompaniers at the front of the queue waiting to get our wristbands ,I had no idea how the system would work as there were different colours I thought Gold would have the best seats.

 

Eventually we were called in to studio after much hanging around due the other lot being delayed as a contestant couldn't pick which coach to represent them,so there we all were waiting in a haphazard line (I guess they don't use barriers in TV land) by 5pm the audience from inside the studio walked past us the studio apparently is around 500 capacity where we were going so I was excited as I knew that was small :0)

 

Before went we had our phones and any media stuff taken off us it was difficult to give it in but had to ,it was bagged up with number on it so  was reassured only slightly ,I go in my with my 2 companions Ian & James we are led past a backstage area and led down some steps to 3 seats along the middle section the seat is one up from the front on bottom row and I almost can't believe how close I am ,the seats are 10 up and 10 across like a small theatre really, I spot a little metal block by one of the chairs it can only be for one person , its Kylie's chair and William I Am was next to her I was between the 2 coaches I could not believe my luck it was surreal.

 

The TV crew warm us up by getting us to do some crazy dancing our section was called 'The Dingles'  they wanted one person to represent each section of the audience, so I don't know where it came from but yes I got up and did my dance on  the stage in the dance off , the older lady won because her dancing was crazier than mine well can't show myself up too much can I ;0)

 

The floor manager compere who was slightly nuts running around like a muppet telling people not to cough whilst filming was on and not to shout to the coaches when they come out during filming and sit in the seats in front of us, so we were introduced to the new presenters not sure if I can say who they are its been announced I think so I'll say it quick Emma Willis & Marvin (JLS)

 

We were then introduced to the new 4th coach whom I didn't know about so was excited I was told he was a rockstar ,the presenter shouted in excitement "Please welcome your new coach on The Voice,Mr Ricky Wilson" he came bouncing onto the stage in check shirt with waistcoat, jeans and looked dapper as he saluted us, we all went crazy ,well I went crazy I've seen 'Kaiser Cheifs' a few times now and I can't believe its someone I have met and watched on stage, some people hadn't heard of him as they there to see one person, next up and it gets more surreal ''Mr Tom Jones!!",the silver haired 72 yr old singer from Wales whom I've seen on TV so many times and whom my mum likes was standing not far from me waving and smiling a cheeky smile at us all, he looks just like does on TV.

 

It was a case of this is a very strange dream is it happening?? Next coach "Miss Kylie Minogue" everyone went crazy, and I stood up and waved at her as she took to her seat, she looked really lovely in a little black off the shoulder dress and shiny gold strappy sandals, clutching her handbag which she placed gently by her feet and she smiled at us in our section she was eye level with me and my accompaniers and kept laughing and smiling at us, my accompanier Ian slightly shouted ''Hello Kylie" and waved to my disbelief she waved back at us and mouthed a calm 'Hello' I forgot the lights were down she can see everything which  is exciting but at times unnerving she's one of my idols, the seat was much bigger than her and she looked demure .

 

Next coach we all started cheering 'Will I Am', he was dressed head to toe in black with a hat and crazy cowboy shoes, I was dancing on my feet as he greeted us and took his seat ,basically tonight is going to be hard work, its about clapping, screaming and dancing to get the energy going around the room and it was something  hadn't took part in for longer than about 1 and half hours at gigs usually we were told it would last for a least 3 hrs.

 

I'm dancing and rooting for the contestants, so were ready for the first contestant and filming begins, there were 2 girls from East London who were very good singers in fact  can tell you that all of the contestants I seen at this filming could sing such a breath of fresh air when you watch finalists in other singing competitions, I managed to get 'Kylie' to turn her chair along with the audience and she got an artist/s for her team, Tom also turned around but he said "I have too many women on my team,I think Kylie is the one for you" how sweet of him to offer his team mate first.

 

Ricky was a bit shy and didn't say too much to start with but eventually he turned his chair for a young lad who was a good singer, a few times the coaches missed some good acts we couldn't get them to turn their chairs but I imagine its hard just listening and not knowing what the artist is doing if they are playing an instrument or what they showing to the audience on stage what image they are projecting, I can't tell you names as it wouldn't be fair to the show which will air in January 2014.

 

'Will I am' was really funny he said a lot of things to contestants I  didn't get , he was always texting and tweeting he's known for it he was really nice I thought he would be really arrogant but he seemed friendly with the crowd,and laughing at my exhuberant dancing, the most embarrassing thing was us all being asked to do the funky chicken standing up in between takes as we had rehearsed it and I'll never forget 'Ricky Wilson' looking at me strangely and laughing  oh the shame oh the humiliation can I ever live this down in Gig land ...

 

The audition went on and on and 'Kylie' kept smiling sweetly,before I knew it, it was 11pm, by then I was tired and wanted to go ,not  to mention had no phone to tell anyone where I was ( I thought it would finish at 8.30pm) it eventually ended at 11.30pm , I'd sat through Kylie having her make up put on ,Kylie being interviewed for TV with the other judges for separate interviews going on in the same room,  basically it felt like I working with them I don't know how they all keep smiling and being nice my patience was already waning I couldn't do her job.

My accompaniers had already left to get their coach home an hour before it ended so I was alone again so had organise my own travel back ,the 2 seats were empty the coaches must have wondered what was going on eventually 2 people filled them and 'Kylie' beamed another smile at them.

 

My fav moment was when 'Kylie' got a tissue from her bag and turned to us for reassurance " Am I doing ok how am I doing" (she was feeling under the weather with the sniffles) so I stood up and said "You're a superstar" both thumbs up she seemed to like that and she carried on I do hope she's better now as I have been ill too as its not much fun when you need to look amazing on TV but she so did shes a trooper.

 

Eventually got taxi back  at 1.30am but had to work a full day next morning ,was definitely an experience I never thought I'd have my arms were aching  lost my voice (how ironic) from shouting yelling etc..

 

 

Back to Gigs soon folks ....

 

LMi     xoxo