Cardiff Singer Cate McHugh Crowned Winner of The Voice UK
McHugh, who has a degenerative sight condition, won with a performance coached by Sir Tom Jones.
Cate McHugh, a singer who began her career busking on the streets of Cardiff, has been crowned the winner of The Voice UK. McHugh, from Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, was visibly stunned upon hearing her name announced on the ITV show.
She was coached by Sir Tom Jones, marking his final appearance on the program after it was previously announced he had been let go. Following her win, McHugh was congratulated by Jones with a hug.
"I won The Voice! I'm entirely gobsmacked and absolutely haven't fully processed this information just yet," McHugh said after the show. She added, "From the bottom of my heart I want to say THANK YOU for following my journey, and joining my world! This is where it's going to REALLY get fun!"
McHugh, 31, who is registered blind due to a degenerative sight condition, shared footage on social media showing her celebrating with family and friends at a watch party in Cardiff.
Her prizes include a £50,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Her debut single, a cover of The Beatles' "Blackbird," has now been released.
