The Voice Kids: Must-see auditions from a Skepta superfan to a pint-sized punk rocker in episode 1

It's the turn of the kids to bag themselves a record deal
Shut down: Little T gave his best Skepta impression
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The first junior version of singing competition the Voice kicks off on ITV this weekend.

Presented by Emma Willis, the kids’ edition of the talent show will work in much the same way as the adult version, with the same trio of red chairs, the same blind auditions process and the same hotly-contested spots on the judge’s teams – but different judges.

Willi.I.Am will be joined by Pixie Lott and McFly’s Danny Jones to whittle down the mini-singers who will be competing for the chance to win £30,000 towards their music career and a family holiday to Disneyland Paris.

The series hasn’t been without controversy as many wondered whether the format for the blind auditions stage, which sees the judges spin their chairs round for the contestants they like best, was perhaps a little too harsh for children.

Rocking out: Courtney performs Nutbush City Limits by Ike & Tina Turner
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Producers have tweaked the format so that each kid crooner will receive some (we imagine) very encouraging feedback from the judges whether or not their audition is successful.

Acts stepping on stage in the first show include a pint-sized punk rocker, a soulful Mariah Carey superfan and a mini grime MC from Leicester.

1. Courtney, 12, from Hartlepool

Courtney looks set to wow the judges not only with her rocky rendition of Tina Turner’s hit, Nut Bush City Limits, but with her impressive foot-shuffling dance moves.

But can she stand out with her own style and get a judge to turn for her?

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2. Teon, 10, from Leicester

Teon – rap name Little T – could be in contention for the performance of the evening by being the only contestant not singing.

Will the 10 year old rapper, from Leicester – ‘shut down’ proceedings with his rendition of the Skepta hit and bag himself a coach?

3. Ricardo, 13, from Rochdale

Half-Italian Ricardo was clearly feeling brave when he attempted to impress the judges with his rendition of Leonard Cohen’s hit Hallelujah.

If that doesn’t move viewers to tears then his heartwarming bond with his proud Nonna – who he brought along for moral support – will.

The Voice Kids is on ITV tonight at 7:45pm.

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