However, loyal viewers who had stuck with the show through the blind auditions were left fuming at the ITV show.
The Voice UK, fronted by Emma Willis with Jennifer Hudson, Tom Jones, Olly Murs and will.i.am completing the judging panel, booted its “best singer” this evening.
Fans were shocked as favourite Simon Davies left the competition.
Contestant Simon is a 30-year-old teacher and won over fans with his rendition of Harry Styles’ Sign Of The Times.
However, fans have hit out after he lost in a battle with Lucie Milburn.
Despite being one of the front runners to win the whole competition, he didn’t gain a “steal” from another judge and was shown the exit.
Sir Tom Jones opted to save Milburn after they performed their own version of Sam Smith’s Too Good At Goodbyes.
will.i.am, Jennifer and Olly didn’t “steal” Simon, which seemed to enrage fans of social media even further.
One viewer tweeted: “Simon not being picked is exactly why #TheVoiceUK will never unearth a singer who’ll go on to be successful.”
Another posted: “Well done the #TheVoiceUK you just dumped Simon, the best singer ever on the show.
“Maybe rebrand as the bland same old tosh being screeched.”
A third added: “What is WRONG with the judges? Tom just picked the one that sounds like loads of other singers – why is she the future?? Should have been Simon – immensely talented.”
“The only reason I have watched The Voice was for Simon Davies. Such a unique voice. Don’t stop Simon cause you have what a million others don’t,” added another.
A fifth wrote: “I’m sorry but simon was the best person in the competition, are they not seeing how amazing he is?”
The Voice UK 2018 continues next Saturday on ITV at 8.30pm.
