New BBC talent show 'The Voice' is to cut the harsh criticism of new singers in favour of positive encouragement.
Shows such as 'The X Factor', 'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'Dancing On Ice' have always featured a 'Mr Nasty' on the judging panel, but the tide is turning, according to reports.
“There's definitely a view that uplifting content works at the moment. We don't believe viewers will embrace contestants being verbally bullied by a mean judge in the same way they might have a few years ago,” a BBC executive source told the Daily Mail.
“The Voice is all about positivity and bringing the best out of the contestants on the show.”
The show is set to start in the spring, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates.
On the judging panel is Tom Jones, Jessie J, Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas and Danny O'Donoghue from The Script. [Daily Mail]
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