Sir Tom Jones The Voice

As the show returned to screens for a brand new series on the weekend, things quickly became emotional.

@Sujo777 commented: "Just balled my eyes out listening to Tom Jones singing about his wife on The Voice. The whole studio fell silent as he Welsh performer then carried out a spinetingling rendition of I Won't Crumble With You If You Fall. You need to give them strength and encouragement." Sir Tom revealed he would perform a power ballad - and unsurprisingly, the studio audience quickly began urging the singing legend to belt something out. He said: "Now this song is very important to me. The hit [ ITV singing contest](https://www.essexlive.news/all-about/entertainment) returned to screens on Saturday night (Sept 3) for a new series, with East Tilbury's Anne-Marie returning to her coaching duties in her spinning chair alongside her fellow coaches Sir Tom, Olly Murs, and Will.I.Am.

Sir Tom Jones has had The Voice UK viewers rushing to download one of his songs, after performing an emotional tribute to his late wife as the show returned ...

With a captive audience looking on, Tom performed I Won't Crumble With You If You Fall, a song from his Surrounded By Time album. As well as seeing a whole host of new hopefuls aim to get the Tom and his colleagues hitting the red button, people who tuned into watch the programme on Saturday night got more than they bargained for, with many left wiping away tears at Tom's performance. And what came next was an emotionally charged moment that will be remembered for a long time. [*Giovanni Pernice lands new BBC job after Strictly partner claims](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/giovanni-pernice-strictly-drag-race-24914551) [*Fatima Whitbread shares heartbreaking past on SAS: Who Dares Wins](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/fatima-whitbread-celebrity-sos-dares-24929179) [*Pete Wicks in tears over 'traumatic' SAS: Who Dares Win fight](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/pete-wicks-celebrity-sas-jennifer-24929296) [*Olly Murs admits audience backlash over The Voice decisions](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/olly-murs-the-voice-itv-24916360) Promoted Stories [Olly Murs](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/olly-murs-the-voice-itv-24916360), Anne- Marie and Will.I.Am.

The 82-year-old singer left his fellow coach Anne-Marie in tears following his powerful rendition.

The moment also left viewers at home in tears, as many took to Twitter to praise Sir Tom for his vocal performance and the emotional story behind his rendition. Sir Tom went on to explain that he had chosen the song for his album in memory of his late wife, Melinda Trenchard, who died in 2016 from lung cancer, aged 75. He then began his rendition of I Won't Crumble With You If You Fall and following the performance, his co-stars were all out of their seats, applauding the Welsh singer, whilst 31-year-old popstar Anne-Marie added: "I think that was one of the best moments of my life." But it was Sir Tom Jones who had viewers in tears when he was asked by the audience to sing a song solo. Anne-Marie was left visibly moved as he recalled the conversation and Will.I.Am thanked him for sharing it with them. ITV's singing competition The Voice returned to our screens over the weekend with Sir Tom Jones, Anne-Marie, Olly Murs and Will.I.Am all reprising their roles as coaches on the hit Saturday night entertainment show.

And things quickly became emotional as Sir Tom sang a song he dedicated to his late wife, Melinda Trenchard. You could hear a pin drop as the 82-year-old belted ...

She continued: "I think this is like a testament to him and why he has been able to stay around [for] so long because he feels every word he says and every song he releases he means it. @yourschloex echoed: "I was sobbing like a baby hearing Sir Tom sing that beautiful song but the story about his late wife has absolutely broken me #TheVoiceUK." And following the emotional performance, Sir Tom went on to explain that he had chosen the song for his album in memory of Melinda who tragically died in 2016 from lung cancer, at the age of 75. What a beautiful song it reduced me to tears! And things quickly became emotional as Sir Tom sang a song he dedicated to his late wife, Melinda Trenchard. @shaunadennett09 tweeted: "Sobbing @RealSirTomJones is, and will always be, a legend. You need to give them strength and encouragement." And this song is trying to tell you that people that you love, sometimes they need to be backed up. Olly has tears in his eyes at Sir Tom spoke and Anne-Marie couldn't hide her emotions as tears fell onto her cheeks. Olly asked his fellow judges what song they'd sing if they were to audition for the competition, Sir Tom suggested he'd perform a power ballad. It's a lovely song." The singing competition was back on ITV on Saturday night for a brand new series, with Anne-Marie hoping to keep hold of her winning coach crown.