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'Olly's a cheeky one' - will.i.am tells us about the new Voice

Tom is like the wizard of the music industry

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The Voice is back this weekend and with it globally acclaimed musician will.i.am, who joined us live in the Good Morning Britain studio to talk about the show's latest search for a superstar.

He also told us about his exciting new graphic novel and what he thinks of the latest addition to the coaching team, Olly Murs.

"Olly's a little cheeky one, he's awesome.," he said. "I like his energy, his charisma and his love and joy for being a coach to help someone in their career."

Will also discussed how his fellow coaches have shown how talent shows such can help aspiring musicians in their careers, even if they don't come out on top to begin with.

"Jennifer [Hudson] represents hey, I lost. Now look at my career. I wasn't the winner and now I've won BAFTAs, Grammys, Oscars, I've done musicals," he said.

Watch the interview above

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