She admits she decided to join the third series of The Voice after Black Eyed Peas star and fellow coach Will.i.am, 38, convinced her it was a great move for her, but despite her excitement at joining the hit talent show Kylie Minogue explains the singing competition shouldn’t be mistaken as a sure route to becoming the next big star.
Speaking at the launch of the talent show in London yesterday, Kylie – who was dressed in a black and diamante dress, a matching black and diamante coat and black diamante encrusted heels – says:
“I don’t think you can make a star but that shouldn’t stop you or give someone the opportunity to be one. A lot of the people on the show are stars for a moment but to be stars for a lifetime or the duration of a recording contract is a very different thing and I have to be very truthful about that. I don’t like the pressure of that. I think if you come in with that intention you are heading for a big fall because you can’t just create something, you just can’t.”
The petit, 5ft singer – who has to perch her feet on a stool while sitting in the famous red chairs - shot the video to her new single Into The Blue last week and admitted that she enjoys being the only girl on the celebrity coaching panel because it removes any possibility of stories about “cattiness or bitchiness” and only hopes she brings something new to the show.
She adds: “I hope I bring something different to the show and hopefully I will because I am myself. I’ve learnt a lot about myself doing the show. It’s forced me to be a better decision maker. In this show you’re making decisions all day. I’m a sympathetic and understanding coach and mentor. I really get into performances.”
Will.i.am –who arrived at the launch with The Voice winner Leah McFall who he has been coaching since she won the show last year – says Kylie was a necessary addition to the show and likes the new feeling that Kylie and new addition Kaiser Chief’s front man Ricky Wilson, 35, brings to the new series.
“The show needed a pop star with Kylie’s experience and stardom and now we have her. This series it’s a warmer atmosphere and the only reason we’re up there coaching is for the show and the contestants and so it feels a lot warmer.”
Sir Tom Jones,73, who joined the show in series one in alongside Will.i.am, Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue says he is equally pleased to have the shows new coaches Kylie and Ricky because they are friends of his.
“Tom I knew them both I didn’t really know Will i am, Jessie J and Danny but I know Ricky and Kylie before. I’d been for a pint of beer with Ricky.”
Outspoken Ricky, who replaced The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue for the new series says The Voice is the show where real talent is produced and criticised those who have slammed the show because it’s winners are yet to go on to become stars. He says: “Who was the first winner of the X Factor? Steve Brookstein… so I’ve answered your question then. Where are all the stars? You can throw money at stuff to make it work but that doesn’t work in the long-term. I think this show is more something that is about creating someone with sustainable talent, the show doesn’t push a singer in your face to bridge the gap before the next series.”
The Voice starts this Saturday at 7pm on BBC One.