Former X Factor vocal coach Yvie Burnett joins The Voice UK

Sophie Griffin

Former X Factor vocal coach Yvie Burnett has joined rival show The Voice UK.

Scottish vocal trainer Yvie had worked on The X Factor and its sister show Britain’s Got Talent until 2010, mentoring and coaching artists including Rebecca Ferguson and Alexandra Burke.

This year Yvie has been working hard with The Voice UK acts ahead of their first live performance this weekend, preparing Team Will and Team Tom’s acts to face the stage.

Adam Isaac told Yvie today: “Thanks for your help this week guys! :-)”

While Sophie Griffin revealed Yvie had been working together with her coach Will.i.am and his pal Dante Santiago, who appeared in the battle shows.

The grateful 17-year-old Tweeted tonight: “Rehearsals with @iamwill @DanteSantiago1 and @yvieburnett have been incredible.. Now its time to do this!! #TEAMWILL”

The Voice UK continues this Saturday and Sunday night on BBC One.