The BBC is currently looking for some of the worst singers in the region to belt their hearts out on the next series of I Can See Your Voice.
Usually, having a dreadful singing voice isn’t something people jump at the opportunity to show off, but the BBC’s newest singing game show has proved to be such a hit that the broadcaster has already announced it’s coming back for a second series.
I Can See Your Voice – which began first airing on our screens back in April, and currently occupies a primetime Saturday night slot – has been drawing audiences of 3.8 million viewers across its first six episodes, and is hosted by Bolton’s finest, Paddy McGuinness.
The show challenges contestants to eliminate bad singers from a group of “mystery singers” but without hearing them sing a single note, all with a little help of celebrity panelists over the course of four rounds.
The contestants must use their intuition to eliminate one to two singers at the end of each round, before they go on to perform on the “stage of truth”.
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The winning mystery singer is then revealed to have either the voice of an angel or one that sounds like a cat being strangled through the singing of a duet with one of the guest artists.
It’s pretty entertaining, to say the least – and now Mancunians are being urged to take part.
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Speaking on the announcement of the show’s return for a second series, Kate Phillips – Controller Entertainment Commissioning for the BBC – said: “We are so pleased that I Can See Your Voice will be returning.
“I know viewers have really enjoyed playing along with our very funny, frank panel, as we all hold our breaths for those memorable moments when a great or gruesome singer starts belting out a banger”.
Casting calls for the next series have already been made.
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Applications are now open on the BBC website / Credit: Thames TV
All applicants must be over the age of 18, and a current legal resident of the UK, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, with a spokesperson for the show’s producers, Thames TV, adding: “This whole new take on the singing game show genre provides lots of music, comedy and play-along fun for the whole family to enjoy.
“We are looking for bad singers, great singers and contestants to take part.”
So if you know of someone who’s shocking singing ability might actually come in handy for once, applications can be submitted via the BBC website here.
Applications are also open for good singers, or to become a contestant on the show too.
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You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend – but only if you have certain names
Emily Sergeant
Hungry Mancs can help themselves to free sandwiches this bank holiday weekend… but there’s a bit of a catch.
You can only get yourself a sandwich if you have one of these particular names.
We’ve been enjoying some absolutely stunning sunshine across Greater Manchester and much of the UK over the past couple of months, and nothing says sunny days more than taking a packed lunch or grabbing a meal deal and taking it to your local park or greenspace for a picnic.
This is why Pret A Manger has decided to make picnics easier for those who are lucky enough to have a certain type of name.
This late May bank holiday weekend, the popular high street coffee shop chain will be dishing out hundreds of free sandwiches across the UK – including here in Manchester – to anyone whose name happens to start with ‘Nic’.
That means people called Nick, Nicholas, Nicola, Nicole, Nico, Nicolette, and plenty of others could be in with a chance of some free feasting over these next couple of days.
You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Supplied
Here in Manchester, it’s the chain’s Portland Street site, just off Piccadilly Gardens, that’s participating in the free giveaway this weekend, and there’ll be 50 sandwiches a day given out, so you’ll need to be quick if your name starts with ‘Nic’ and you’re feeling peckish.
The offer is only limited to Pret’s freshly-made sandwiches, and unfortunately excludes baguettes, wraps, or rye rolls… but free food is better than no food, after all.
All you’ll need to do to grab a freebie is show your ID at the tills of participating stores this Saturday (24 May) to prove your name, and you’ll get to walk out with your lunch in hand, all without having to spend a penny.
Manchester’s Portland Street Pret A Manger will be giving out 50 free sandwiches to ‘Nics’ this Saturday, and they’re on a first-come-first-served basis.
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BBC needs adventurous Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World
Emily Sergeant
Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? This might just be your calling then.
The BBC is currently casting for the next series of Race Across the World.
The BAFTA-winning hit show is currently airing to thousands of viewers each week, but with the next series now in the works, producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea – and that includes Greater Manchester residents.
With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic Mancs are being encouraged to take part.
On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.
BBC is looking for Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC
Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions.
But, as producers are keen to point out, “the physical journey is only half of the story”.
That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.
Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.
“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.
Applications for the massively-popular show are now open / Credit: BBC
“Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world.”
Fancy it then?
Applications for the third series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 6 July 2025, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.
Emily Sergeant -
26th May 2021 
