'BLOWN AWAY!'
VOICE UK fans were blown away by “inspirational” Mark Ansari who sung perfectly on the show – despite battling a stammer.
The London born artist, who sung on the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack, revealed he had struggled his whole life with a speech impediment and received a standing ovation after his performance of Craig David’s Walking Away.
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Sir Tom Jones and Will.I.Am both tried to win over Mark after his song which saw him receive a standing ovation.
Mark, 28, went on to choose Black Eyed Peas star Will, with Jennifer Hudson calling him “inspirational”.
The coaches had no idea Mark suffered with a stammer as he sung word perfectly.
He explained to them: “I’ve been singing for 10 years or so. It’s a case where you use another part of your brain to sing and to talk. Talking in a rhythm helps too.”
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Before his performance the VT showed Mark talking about living with a stammer.
He explained: “I am 28, ever since I could remember I’ve had a stammer.
“When I sing there is no stammer so that’s what I started to do. I sing when I talk.”
Fans were wowed by his story, with one tweeting: “Sat watching @thevoiceuk the lad with the stammer love it well done bro congrats. #brave #proud #stammerschool keep on with the fight I know you will win.”
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A second commented: “Wow! @MarkAsari take a bow! Amazing voice!”
Another said: “You were amazing on @thevoiceuk , you should be so proud of yourself!!!”
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As well as performing on the Fifty Shades soundtrack, Mark has also supported Jessie J on tour.
The talented musician has an EP out, which is available on Soundcloud, called .
He could barely contain his excitement after he left the stage and returned to greet Emma Willis.
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