Kevin Simm wins The Voice UK 2016!

Summary

Jolan and Kevin made it to the final two - and it was Kevin who you crowned the series champion.
Lydia and Cody were your two other amazing finalists.
Kevin's single All You Good Friends will be available to download from 10pm on April 9th.
Grammy award-winning singer Meghan Trainor and chart topper Shawn Mendes also performed.

Live Reporting

Frankie Ward & Emma Bradshaw

Who do you want to win The Voice UK? Jolan or Kevin?published at 20:29 BST 9 April 2016
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But everyone's a winner, surely?!
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Very diplomatic, Tina. We like you.
What's Jolan's take on the winner's single?published at 20:28 BST 9 April 2016
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It's great - it's catchy. I just sort of tried to put a classically soulful vibe on what is probably considered quite a current pop song. I've heard bits and bobs and it works, so I'm happy with it.
Jolan
"What's this I hear about a winner's single?"published at 20:27 BST 9 April 2016
Tonight you'll get to hear the final two - Jolan and Kevin - perform the winner's single, All You Good Friends.
And before you go Googling the original version (other search engines are available), stop right there - this is an original composition produced by Peter-John Vettese who has worked with big chart hitters including Sia and James Bay. Each act has their own tailored version of the song - there's no one-size fits all approach here.
At least 20p from the sale of each download and at least 50% of Universal Music's receipts from each stream will go to Comic Relief - so it's gotta be worth a download after the show, right?
What would Lydia's first album sound like?published at 20:27 BST 9 April 2016
We can definitely expect LOADS more from this runner-up!
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My first album is gonna sound futuristic and urban pop. It's going to be a fresh sound.
Lydia Lucy
And who would Lydia invite to feature on it with her?
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Will, and Justin Bieber!
The voting is now open again!published at 20:27 BST 9 April 2016
Vote, vote, vote!
Goodbye is ridiculously hard to say sometimes...published at 20:26 BST 9 April 2016
At the final hurdle, we're saying goodbye to Lydia and to Cody. But they've smashed it at every turn.
You really couldn't blame us for saying this has been the closest final yet.
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You know what... I've love every single moment on this show and I've loved the chance to work with this man
Lydia
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I believe in Lydia so much. I'm going to do a free show in London, and Lydia you will perform with me! We have to make sure we have a superstar in the top ten. I'm going to try and make that work for Lydia.
will.i.am
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Lydia performs Alicia Keys’ 'No One'.
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It's been really long, but it's been worth it.
Cody Frost
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Cody performs Tears For Fears’ 'Mad World'.
Ricky has one word to say about the final two...published at 20:26 BST 9 April 2016
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Who is through to the final two?published at 20:22 BST 9 April 2016
It's Jolan and Kevin!
The quote of the series?published at 20:21 BST 9 April 2016
Do you agree with Matthew? Have your say - #TheVoiceUKFINAL
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Have patience, Josh!published at 20:20 BST 9 April 2016
Shawn will perform after the final two sing their versions of the winner's single.
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YES Meghan Trainor!published at 20:16 BST 9 April 2016
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What. A. Series.published at 20:15 BST 9 April 2016
We might be off, but at least we're going out with a bang.
Got a favourite moment you want to share? Let us know #TheVoiceUK.
"It's my job to bring out what they don't realise they've got"published at 20:10 BST 9 April 2016
Vocal coach with the most Jay Henry has been working closely with the Finalists to bring the best out of their already amazing voices - so who better to ask about just how good the final four are?
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I've been doing this for five years and I think that these are some of the best singers I've actually heard... They're artists. Out of all the series, these are the best singers.
Jay Henry, Voice UK vocal coach
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Sometimes you hear great voices and you think 'is it just me?', but the public are even seeing it, and they're hearing it.
So how does Jay bring out the best in the performers?
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I believe in maximising the individual's singers' talents; no matter where they're at, they've always got something more to give... I think because they do a lot of covers, it's easy for me to look at a song and stretch it even more. With these guys, they've got so much ability it's endless. Whatever idea I come with, I know they can meet it.
Meghan Trainor's herepublished at 20:10 BST 9 April 2016
And she's performing her new single No. Inspiration for our soon-to-be-crowned winner perhaps?
We interrupt this blog for a very important question...published at 20:09 BST 9 April 2016
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Someone call Ricky! We think it was written in his contract somewhere.
VOTE! QUICK!published at 20:08 BST 9 April 2016
For the love of amazing music, get your vote cast now!
Who gave Kevin a surprise massage?published at 20:08 BST 9 April 2016
A bit of bonus Voice backstage gossip for you!
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I was in the V-Room, just on my phone during the show checking my Tweets, when someone came up [and started] massaging my back. I thought it was Jolan because it felt like someone with big hands, so I didn't even pay any attention - I just thought he was giving me a nice massage - and it was Will! I turned round and he was like "hey Kev!"
Kevin Simm
A fantastic performance from Lydia and will.i.prampublished at 20:07 BST 9 April 2016
Opinion has been split between you guys as to whether will.i.am in a pram was genius... or just pure scary!
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But we're left in no doubt as to what you think about their performance...
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But we'll finish on a question that has been bugging us all series. All. Series. Susan, we totally agree with you, Lydia has got mad shoe skills!
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#MarvinAsks part IIpublished at 20:07 BST 9 April 2016
What would Lydia show Will back home in Essex? "I think I'd have to take him back to Grandma Dotty's for a cup of tea and a bit of Sugar Hut!"
Kevin reveals his sister was half an hour late to her own wedding, so singing there was a snip, compared to The Voice UK Final!
"So cute! My brother gave me a kiss on the cheek for the first time, which doesn't happen," Cody shares when asked about her trip back home.
Lydia and Will celebrate their last performance togetherpublished at 20:04 BST 9 April 2016
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I'm overwhelmed I got this opportunity. Thank you so much Will.
Lydia
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We've been in the studio working... I wish I could record this song with Lydia and for it to be out right now. She is the real freakin' deal!
Will
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Will, can I have your stroller when you've finished with it?
Emma 'mum-to-be' Willis