Tom Jones slams Simon Cowell for making TV talent shows too harsh and says he took it 'too far' with...

Written by Dolly Busby Entertainment Correspondent

Posted: 8:52 PM, August 22, 2024 | Revised: 10:10 PM, August 22, 2024

Tom Jones has criticized Simon Cowell for being too harsh on talent competition shows.

The 84-year-old Voice coach criticized the Britain's Got Talent judge's methods with contestants, stating to MailOnline: 'Those talent shows really push the boundaries. Simon Cowell is the main culprit.'

You know, when people ask questions like, 'Why are you even here? What makes you think you have a good voice? Who gave you the idea that you can sing?' It's just unbelievable.

The Voice stands out from other talent shows because the contestants actually have singing abilities. Unlike other shows, they eliminate those who can't sing even before the initial auditions take place.

The famous singer known for his hit song "Sex Bomb" and Welsh icon will be back as a coach on The Voice UK for the thirteenth year. He holds the record for being the longest-serving judge on the show, along with the rapper from the Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am.

Tom Jones criticized Simon Cowell for being too harsh on talent shows. The veteran singer, who is a coach on The Voice, expressed his disapproval of the Britain's Got Talent judge's treatment of contestants.

The 84-year-old Voice coach criticized the Britain's Got Talent judge's attitude towards contestants.

MailOnline has uncovered that the 84-year-old stays lively during his tours and TV appearances by napping whenever possible, having two meals daily, and covering his mouth with tape at night to shield his vocal cords from the air conditioning.

This year, the panel of judges that has been around for a long time will be accompanied by Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from the band McFly, as well as the famous pop star from the nineties, LeAnne Rimes. They have replaced Ollie Murs, who was removed from the show last year.

Jones was asked if they had discovered the next big thing in music like Taylor Swift. Jones replied saying that no one could compare to Taylor Swift because she is one of a kind and amazing.

Ms. Rimes, a recent addition to the judging panel, explained to MailOnline that the main difficulty she faces on the show is helping new singers develop stage presence, which she believes has become a lost art in today's digital age.

The singer, who is known for the hit song How Can I Live and is 41 years old, commented that it is odd to see the artists who appear on our show performing in their own rooms. They do not have much experience performing on stage.

Lately, I've noticed that there are talented singers who lack confidence and stage presence when performing.

We don't have much time with them, and now we are focusing on teaching them how to improve their stage presence, use their voice effectively, and convey emotions through body language. I've never had to explain these steps and components in such detail before.

The news of Olly Murs being cut from the show came as a surprise, especially considering he had been a judge for six years.

Tom noted that Simon Cowell has a history of questioning contestants on talent shows by asking why they believe they can sing and who told them they have talent. Tom found it to be quite harsh.

The distinction between The Voice and other talent competitions lies in the fact that their contestants are talented singers. They eliminate those who cannot sing before the initial auditions take place. (Simon is seen on The X Factor in 2017)

This in year Tom and Will.i.am will be joined by McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, along with the 90s pop star LeAnne Rimes. Ollie Murs was removed from the show last year.

The singer, who is 40 years old and known for his hit song "Dear Darling," revealed that his team was informed by ITV executives that the show was considering other candidates for the coaching position before he was removed from the show.

Murs shared his frustration with ITV and stated: 'When I received the call informing me that I would not be returning to the show, I was taken aback. It came as a surprise to me, I wasn't anticipating it at all.

I'm confident they will find a fantastic replacement. However, will I feel sad about missing out? Definitely. I didn't want to leave in the first place. Will I continue to watch the show? Absolutely, but it will sting knowing that I could have been the one chosen.

At the same time, Anne-Marie was also removed from the series prior to the upcoming 2024 show.