The Voice contestant defends Sir Tom Jones after surprise revelation-Josie Copson-Entertainment – Metro

Sir Tom Jones almost previously met one contestant (Picture: ITV/Rachel Joseph/Shutterstock)

Sir Tom Jones was defended by a hopeful on The Voice, who was previously a support act for the legendary singer.

Storry appeared on the ITV singing competition and brought a mash-up of classical and pop music in an original song to the stage.

The performance made such an impact that all of the coaches – Sir Tom, LeAnn Rimes, Will.i.am, and duo coach Tom Fletcher/Danny Jones – turned their red chairs around to indicate that they wanted her in their team.

While deliberating on who to choose, Storry revealed that she had a connection to Sir Tom as she’d previously supported him at a gig, but never got the chance to meet him.

After the 84-year-old called her singing ‘fantastic,’ she responded: ‘It’s a dream to meet you by the way Tom because in August, I actually opened for you and I didn’t get to meet you. I’m so happy that you turned. I was like “Please let Tom turn”.’

Trying to recall the reasoning for their missed opportunity to meet, Sir Tom asked Storry if he was late to arrive.

Storry was singing for a chance to progress through the competition (Picture: ITV/Rachel Joseph/Shutterstock)

‘You pulled up in your car, all smooth, but I get it. You know it was a cold night, that night,’ she explained.

Sir Tom sweetly said he was glad that he’d finally heard Storry sing – a sentiment she agreed with. ‘I’m sorry that I missed you when we worked together,’ he added.

Storry eventually selected Will.i.am, 49, and Sir Tom joked that she was still ‘ticked off’ about their past.

The Voice UK judges all wanted to work with Storry (Picture: Kieron McCarron/Shutterstock)

The Voice’s official Instagram page shared a clip of the exchange, and titled it: ‘This singer has a bone to pick with Sir Tom Jones.’

A handful of viewers criticised Sir Tom for not being able to meet her previously.

‘Poor show Tom, not meeting your supporting artists 😢,’ wrote Pamela Crosbie.

Liam wrote on X: ‘Made me look at him in a very different light that. Would have taken 10 seconds to meet the openers before him.’

However, dogsitter Storry defended the Welsh crooner and completely understood his decision.

Storry understood why Sir Tom didn’t meet her (Picture: ITV / The Voice)

‘Noooo I love @realsirtomjones he’s a wonderful human. He had a 2 hour show to perform in the cold – I don’t blame him for now coming early. ❤️ just glad I got to meet him finally 🙌 and that he turneddddd 🔥,’ she wrote on Instagram.

Before her audition, Storry, who is originally from Toronto but lives in London, opened up about her tough history.

She alleged that the first person she worked with on music ‘groomed’ her.

‘He was grooming me and he coerced me. I was severely abused by this person. He would tell me things like I wasn’t a good singer or good songwriter.

‘He would have me recording songs one word at a time,’ she said.

After taking a break from music, she feels empowered to be singing again.

The viewers reacted to her openness and incredible vocals. ‘Stunning voice, and you go girl, for all those who have been coerced and abused, show that abuser what you are made of,’ wrote Debbie Kelly on Instagram.

‘What a beautiful and powerful voice,’ typed Stephen Bird. Maureen added: ‘What a talented artist.’

The Voice UK continues on Saturday at 8.15pm on ITV1.

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