All you need to know about I Can See Your Voice
And we thought The Masked Singer sounded bizarre!
Last updated 27th May 2021
Are you forever being told by your friends that you are tone-deaf, despite you thinking you have a voice like Beyoncé or Lewis Capaldi? Well, you are in luck! Unlike most TV talent shows like The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and The Voice, that look for people with actual singing ability, the BBC have launched a brand new show looking for the complete opposite.
The new show, titled I Can See Your Voice and hosted by Paddy McGuinness, is a South-Korean TV series and it will debut on the BBC in 2021. So, if you are already sold on the prospect of becoming a star despite your shocking vocals, then let us tell you more...
What is I Can See Your Voice?
The concept of the show, which is split into eight 60 minute episodes, will see two players trying to win cash by guessing who can and can't sing from the group of mystery singers, without actually hearing them sing!
The BBC says, 'I Can See Your Voice will see the two players aiming to win a cash prize by guessing who can and can’t sing from a group of mystery singers standing before them. But there’s a catch... Can they predict who has the voice of an angel or who will leave them covering their ears in horror all without ever hearing them sing a note?
'Helping the players will be our panel of celebrity experts, who are joined each week by a different singing superstar.'
When is the release date?
I Can See Your Voice is set to start on Saturday 10th April, airing on BBC One. The show will also be available on iPlayer.
Who is on the panel of I Can See Your Voice?
A panel of celebrity judges will then be able to offer hints as the mystery singers take part in lip syncing challenges to help with contestants with their guesses. The panel will be made up of Jimmy Carr, Amanda Holden and Alison Hammond.
Jimmy said, "I think a silly, crazy, fun hour of telly is just what we all need. And it doesn’t come any more silly, crazy or fun than this."
Alison added, "I Can See Your Voice is going to be great fun and I am thrilled to be taking part. I’m a good judge of character and reckon I’ll be able to spot who can sing or not straight away, so the players are in good hands if they hope to win that cash prize!"
Who is hosting I Can See Your Coice?
Speaking about the show, host Paddy McGuinness said, "A show like this doesn’t come along very often so I am thrilled to have been asked to host I Can See Your Voice. It’s bonkers, silly and the ultimate family night in. Everyone can play along at home and I’m looking forward to welcoming the good and the bad to our stage. The show has been a huge success around the world so here’s to making it the one to watch in the UK in 2021."
WATCH: I Can See Your Voice trailer
Can I be on I Can See Your Voice?
The application page for the show states, 'Are you a BAD SINGER? Can’t sing to save your life? But think you have what it takes to convince people you are actually a brilliant singer for a chance to win a cash prize? Then we want to hear from you!'
Unfortunately, applications closed on 14th August 2020. For future reference, applicants must be aged 18 or over and request an application form from either badsingers@thames.tv or goodsingers@thames.tv.
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I Can See Your Voice starts on Saturday 10th April on BBC One.