The 42-year-old choked back his emotions while trying to thank his act Michelle for giving a powerful performance with a strong message.
Michelle finished her rendition of Get Here by spotting her son in the audience and telling him to never give up on his dreams.
Fighting back tears, Will said: “So, I’m happy that you sang that song, because my uncle, he used to play that song.
“He used to play it for my mum, and the message you just told your son is the same thing my mum used to tell me.”
Pausing every few moments, Will continued: “So, my mum and my uncle were like…he’s passed away.
“But he would be really happy with your rendition of the song. Thank you for singing it.”
Looking visibly moved, host Emma Willis put her arm around Michelle and thanked Will for his story and comments.
Fans of the Black Eyed Peas frontman instantly took to social media to comfort the ITV judge.
One viewer tweeted: “#thevoiceuk omg!!! Absolute goosebumps!!! emotional Will.”
“@iamwill an amazingly fitting tribute to both your mum and uncle by the lovely @meeshjohn. My heart feels your pain x #thevoiceuk,” posted another.
However, one viewer wasn’t so pleased, posting: “Sorry Will but focus on singer we don’t need family history #TheVoiceUK.”
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