WORCESTER News readers, as well as people up and down the country, have been backing Worcester’s Pavarotti Luke Swatman’s latest bid for stardom.

Millions tuned in to see the 35-year-old perform on The Voice UK on Saturday, giving an impressive version of Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Il Mare Calmo Della Sera.’

The show’s audience urged the coaches to push their buttons as soon as the St John’s opera singer started to perform, with singers Olly Murs and Jennifer Hudson turning their chairs to pick him.

Mr Swatman went on to pick the American star choosing her as he said she was most suited to him.

After the show was screened on ITV on Saturday night, Mr Swatman said he was blown away by the messages of support, including ones posted on Worcester News’ social media pages.

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Rachel Brown wrote: “Amazing gave me goosebumps,” while Sandra Burton said: “He was amazing.”

Kim Bishopp said: “Made me cry. What a genuinely lovely guy.”

Meanwhile viewers nationally also shared their support for the singer, tweeting how amazed they were with his vocals.

Siobhan said: “Opera isn’t my cup of tea but Luke has an amazing voice for sure. Glad two coaches turned for him.”

Matt Arnold wrote: “Hopefully if he doesn’t win The Voice UK then he will get a job in opera.”

Joan Ferguson wrote: “OMG such awesome talent”, while Charlotte McGee added: “Luke Swatman is the best there’s been all series. Gutted for Olly but reckon Jennifer can take him all the way (to the final).”

Bookies have given Mr Swatman odds of 20/1 to win the show. He will next compete in the battle rounds stage of the competition.