18-Year-Old talent goes from 1 CHAIR TURN to WINNING The Voice | Journey

Ruti Olajugbagbe participated in the 7th season of The Voice UK in 2018. Check out her incredible journey from the 'Blind Auditions' to the ‘Final'.
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00:00 Blind Audition: ‘Budapest’ by George Ezra
05:16 The Battles: ‘Dog Days Are Over’ by Florence and the Machine
09:42 The Knockouts: ‘Dreams’ by The Cranberries
13:22 The Semi-Final: ‘Waiting For A Star To Fall’ by Boy Meets Girl
16:52 The Final: ‘If You’re Not The One’ by Daniel Bedingfield
20:26 The Final: ‘What A Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong
24:22 The Final: ‘Dreams’ by The Cranberries
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[@TheVoiceGlobal]

What is your favorite performance of Ruti?

[@michaelmcdonnell6611]

Waiting for a star to fall

[@julianna5186]

20:26 The Final: ‘What A Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong

[@zachxster]

In the final: Dreams by the Cranberries.

[@virginiadonnelly1031]

The duet with Tom Jones. Absolutely beautiful!

[@vickiC.O.G.]

Dog Days

[@lauriegordon5591]

She is a STAR... I have seen many singing competitions NEVER heard a voice like hers, I had good bumps!

[@miyahsmommy7172]

I'm not sure if this young lady's momma is watching this or reading comments on this, but it's absolutely fine to cry watching your talented baby live her dreams. I know you are so proud of her as she's such an amazingly wonderful talent and beautiful young lady!!

[@elisageorge2261]

I'm not sure if that's her natural flowing voice or if she's studied and mimicking the original artist of that song voice 🤔

[@ruddle-tango]

​@@elisageorge2261Gwe, kale vva!! She's absolutely awesome ❤

[@darvoid66]

I'm a complete stranger and I'M CRYING TOO! Proud, happy tears.

[@justcallmesuzzie]

All of her performances are outstanding but her duet with Sir Tom Jones was stunning! Her full round voice, her tone and harmonies with him were PERFECT!

[@berylnicholas2487]

She's got a smile in voice.

[@janiceellis8765]

Beautiful and uplifting duet, so touching that I'm still crying tears of joy

[@windandsun9615]

As she gets more mature, this girl should become one of the world's greatest. Her voice is so moving.

[@elizabethtangonan3114]

She has a unique yet captivating voice.

[@1wmnofpraze]

You can tell she is young and what I think is beautiful about her performances she did not look over sexualized. Beautifully modest with the pureness of her voice.

[@dannyderden8545]

Such talent. That duet with Tom Johns was absolutely MAGICAL!!!

[@dinagalvez5616]

So refreshing! Beautiful, humble, unassuming, and with an unusually calm energy.

[@michaelmcdonnell6611]

Holy Guacamole!!!! I love her voice. And her smile. And her everything. I'm so glad she won. She sings like an angel.

[@terijo67]

Ruti more than deserved this win. She is amazing. I get chills with certain singers, and she is one of them. I especially felt it when she sang "What a Wonderful World" with Sir Tom Jones. I love how she is a real person with a lovely soul. She didn't expect anything but she gave everything she had to give.

[@virginiadonnelly1031]

That' was 2018. England was so nice before all the crazy years started. So nice to see people hugging each other. Tom Jones is so incredibly kind and gracious. A true gentleman!

[@Mozimike]

What do you mean by « crazy years »?

[@liwang1004]

The duet Sir Tom Johnes did with Ruti was absolutely touching.. He was like a proud papa singing the song with the memory from afar.. Love you, Sir Tom Johnes !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sillililli01]

Sir Tom Jones did very well to turn his chair around on her audition. She has a beautiful voice.

[@yoksnod]

One of the very few rare people to come from The Voice UK and actually be genuinely awesome. Also has since released some great music which is severely underrated. Ruti should be a huge star by now, much more than she already is. She deserves it. More than anyone. Such a unique and powerful voice. 100% gets my vote.

[@carlitobrigante8850]

She is amazing from one chair to the champio ship bany.........

[@lyneae3786]

I love the outfit she wore in the first performance.😊

[@Lionforaday]

Tom heard something special in Ruti, though I think over time, all the judges - including Tom - and perhaps even Ruti herself - were surprised by her stamina, range & quiet but genuine showmanship. She is a star and her voice simply soars.

[@kfrigon]

You could see how proud Tom was all the time. Wonderful.

[@scottieledford9371]

Her tone on Dreams was magical! Wonderful voice without question! Congratulations young lady!

[@annstar4306]

THIS GIRL SENDS ME BACK TO THE DAY OF UNIQUE VOICES THAT SADLY ARE LACKING NOW IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY ! THANKU BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY FOR ALLOWING US TO HEAR YOU SING ! I DO HOPE YOU WIN and if not then please bring your humble beauty and talent to the world .Jen from Australia . Ps. TOM JONES YOUR A GEM IN THIS MAD WORLD...YOU RECOGNISE REAL TALENT AND YOU UNSELFISHLY LET IT GROW ! TOM YOUR VOICE IS THE BEST AND YOUR SINGING IS PHANOMINAL ,thanku ! UK LUCKY TO HAVE YOU .

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

It is rather amazing that he sounds just as good in his 80s as he did in his 20s. I grew up in the 60s & 70s & heard all his hits. He hasn't lost anything, & he's still a very handsome man.

[@soniashelzi2237]

The wise old owl heard her beauty ❤❤❤ love that! Very beautiful unique voice. ❤❤

[@MollysMom19]

Ruti does have a beautiful soul. Paired with her musical talent and great voice, not to mention her versatility. She can wear anything, any hairstyle, any type of shoes. She even nailed her duet with Sir Tom and matching voices with him is not easy. She definitely earned her win and I am so happy she did win.

[@judyfay6318]

Ruti is the BEST EVER chosen winner, boy can she sing, oh yes! No loud screeching for her. Wonderful melodious voice. Can’t wait to hear more of you 👏👏👏👏

[@nicolafraser-smith737]

When I first heard Ruti, she reminded me of Joan Armatrading! Similar intonations, but on listening further, Ruti is "A Star in the making!" Can't wait to see if she gets an album out. I will be first in the queue. BRING IT ON RUTI! Congratulations.

[@222mmax]

RUTI IS HUMBLE THAT IS WHY SHE IS LOVED. I HOPE SHE STAYS THAT WAY. GOD BLESS HER AND TOM JONES FOR SEEING THAT AS WELL

[@totjazzy2198]

Tom picked all the best songs for her. Great job

[@Isha048]

Only one chair turned around, but that right one! She's amazing, I love her voice, it's warm, soft, caressing, and powerful. Great singer! A wonderful job Sir Tom Jones! I was curious to see which coach would turn around, knowing only one of them did it. Sir Tom Jones was the clairvoyant! Thanks for the video, it has been an honor listening to this talented young lady, let's say... STAR!

[@teacheryute6701]

What a humble and yet so amazingly talented young lady. Beautiful voice. Tom is so proud. Bless her mom and dad for raising this awesome young lady.

[@fugglie]

Her voice is amazing and i have always thought that song choices make the singer and Sir Tom really outdid himself on the choices he made for Ruti, It showcased her abilities to perfection.

[@beeonthyme5760]

Her voice is so full. I don't know how to describe her. Just rich, mellow, strong...one of her songs had me quaking crying!

[@twinship22]

mezzo-soprano comes to mind! Beautiful gift!

[@momcgill-smith1221]

Seeing Ruti sing with Tom makes me so homesick for my father... And she won the voice award that year!!! Well deserved my lovely!

[@marthalisk303]

Tom looks like a proud Grandpa with Ruti! Her personality is adorable. I love her sound. Great songs chosen that suit her. Tom is a great coach!

[@lifesabitch8012]

To be honest I'm in the US & watch this just to see Sir Tom Jones!! My Mom & I use to watch his show on our black and white TV in the late 60's & dance together in the living room! I miss my parents so much and can't wait to hear their voices and feel their love again!! Ruti definitely has an outstanding voice! Deserved to win! CONGRATULATIONS RUTI!!❤🎉☝️💯💔😘🕺🎶❤️🫶Love You Tom! ❤️🫶🎶🕺

[@wandachapman2403]

Such a beautiful spirit in this young woman, they raised her well !!

[@gwynedd-1]

Love the duet with Tom, beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@grandmasadvice3012]

She’s a superstar, beautiful voice. 💜💜

[@amykingery8577]

Her coach was the man!

[@annstar4306]

TOTALLY

[@daniellejudithjj]

👀And still is😂💋

[@daniellejudithjj]

My mama/grandma's generation, but I would totally get with him and Buzz Aldrin👴😆😜

[@lyneae3786]

Her stage presence was so natural and lovely, and loaded with purity. She is so relatable in these performances and that is a large part of how she captured the hearts of the UK. These were a perfect selection of relatable songs that reach a large audience. This is what is best for her voice.

[@andeebee2530]

Beautiful young lady both inside and out, with one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. ❤

[@nathelondon3719]

My Swansea born grandmother loved Tom Jones and now I can see why. At 83 he can still put over a song and he is a wonderful coach.

[@innerpeace4u831]

Love her voice... brought tears to my eyes.. her Cranberries performance

[@injacreatives9680]

I adore Rudy's voice. She so original I hope she goes further, because the voice doesn't make orginal starsninto giant champions and that's what she deserves.

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

The why she said “Bluuuuuueeee” was ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL.. She’s SO UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL, SWEET, DELICATE, SPECIAL SOUL, GORGEOUS SPIRIT, WITH A PHENOMENAL VOICE THAT LITERALLY NO ONE ELSE SOUNDS LIKE.. RUTI is A MYSTICAL, MAGICAL TWINKLING STAR 🌠✨💫🌟🌌🤍

[@marysmith861]

Ruti has a unique voice. She's going to go far.

[@junederksen9205]

What a TALENT!!!!!!

[@elizabethareja5470]

Both of their voices together are beautiful. She has an amazing and unique voice and Tom...he sounds exactly the same as he did when he was young.

[@vickiepower6201]

What a beautiful young lady with a great gift, she has a Joan Armatrading sound, just amazing ❤❤❤ From Australia

[@christiemcarthur3519]

Tom Jones and Ruti’s duet was so beautiful and soul soothing; staging was gorgeous. Perfection ❤

[@amykingery8577]

That duet slayed me

[@jojanna]

Rutis voice has velvet wrapping around it. ❤

[@ecm3030]

What was wrong with the judges ears? Only the seasoned one heard her. Her voice is absolutely amazingly pure, strong and unique. Incredible.

[@boxerseed]

Well deserved. Her personality and her energy is what makes her so special and enjoyable. Artists like her without airs and graces are the kind of artists that the world needs right now.

[@jacquelinewilliams375]

This young woman's voice is so unique and amazing. I watched this so many times I surely enjoyed her singing. When she sang with Sir Tom Jones I cried, so Beautiful. When her record comes out I will be buying it. God Bless her and everything Ruti may do in life.❤❤❤❤

[@Marcello1b]

I love her "mezzo-sopra-Alto" voice, but so wonderfully unique. WAY to go girl! You're lovely! Discover, explore, Stay yourself, You might just fly by.

[@mariehickey3050]

Where is she...absolutely the best voice in a long time..❤❤❤

[@gwen3010]

She is just awesome!!! Congrats to you Ruti! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💗💗💗💗💗

[@los300finalesOMEGA]

A Star is born. Congrats to RUTI and family . RUTI is a gem 💎 Wow such a beautiful young singer.

[@wandachapman2403]

The right person picked her !!

[@nadiaroyker169]

An amazing young lady, wickedly talented. Her voice is rich, unique, has soul and timeless! A winner all the way!

[@miekesmit7012]

A soulful voice for such a young woman. Beautiful

[@ClimateChangeKids]

Her voice can do so much! So many styles, so many decades, and she just got better week by week. Such a unique sound, yet matched to so many other great singers’ qualities. Totally deserved to win.

[@EBDarkie]

Such a beautiful, soothing, unique voice; I can listen to her sing whole day❤❤

[@user-ul1du7ty6v]

Ruti amazing, congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇧🇷

[@helenlanning4907]

Your to be commended Sir Tom in bring this young lady to the world 😊

[@ThenegryZumba]

Excellent! She was the right one, the chosen one! 🤩

[@Linny-rd7um]

❤❤❤ This girl gives me chills.

[@amymonia9636]

❤❤ What a wonderful world ❤ I had happy tears on more than one song…..😊

[@Toffifeetjes]

What a sweet beautiful girl. With a great voice! And her parents are so cute! 🥰

[@MrDoodlebug68018]

Beautiful young lady with a beautiful voice, congratulations! 🎉🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸

[@leodegas7731]

As i watch this video. I see that the stage is a shield and her strength. Shy in front of Tom or the camera, but on stage she is the master of her domain. Bravo to her. Now back to the rest of the video. 😊

[@benswann9444]

It takes a timeless LEGEND from the 1960s to spot TALENT..TOM JONES

[@BrigitteDebucquoy-fp9id]

Oh ! Père. Je vous ai de nouveau envoyé une belle réponse et j'ai oublié de vous l'envoyer donc, elle s'est envolée. 😢 J'ai de nouvea🎉u été trop vite. Pardonner-moi. Je prie pour que cele n'arrive plus à l'avenir. C'était tellement beau. 🫸Amen😁Amen🫷

[@TrojanDiva-ox3ei]

She's so humble and well mannered...her voice is raw and the child has depth you can't teach that

[@lolssmout8397]

How awesome Singing with Tom Jones..and such a beautiful choice of song.. precious. Ruti's what a wonderful combination..

[@annwithaplan9766]

Wow. I was smiling through every song she sang.

[@junebouchereau5673]

From the beginning of video you can watch this beautiful shy “Rosebud” blossom into a Beautiful Confident Full-Bloomed “Rose” 🤩

[@gnemaramba]

Wow Sir Tom 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@seldakaya0414]

Literally everything about Ruti made me smile through the whole video… She is so humble, authentic, pure, she matured through the show and still has this innocence in her face. And her voice - incredible. Touching. Deep.

[@ilovesuisse1]

Me too. 😀

[@laurawimberley1839]

What a beautiful and unique voice!

[@charfish]

Ruti is amazing!!! Loved her song with Sir Tom Jones. Had goose bumps. That was one of my favoriet performances.😊❤

[@ashleyrenegade]

At times she sounded like Florence Welch from Florence + the machine. She has a lovely voice. So happy for her!

[@patjoy598]

Abb fab

[@user-cc5cx3kj6i]

Ruti..YOU MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE..THANK YOU!! THE WORLD IS PROUD OF YOU)) Happy tears for you beautiful young lady)))

[@angharadswansea9343]

Her voice is so different and original!

[@dianabranham7332]

She has a beautiful voice

[@Terracottacup]

Her voice is unique reminds me of Sade.

[@eduardooliver1552]

I wish they would have shown more of Tom Jones as he was watching her sing. He looked like a proud, nervous father. Sir, you helped spread her wings and soar. Great job.

[@praywithyouafew7210]

She has an extraordinary voice! Tom made an excellent decision in choosing her!!!

[@marionboucher3155]

well deserved .charming talented young lady

[@gnemaramba]

Butterflies all over me while watching this video, thank you!

[@wandachapman2403]

Wow I have to watch her over again !!!

[@redfishbluetail]

That alto tone is unreal. All of it is unreal.

[@dorisporis8]

Hints of the great Phoebe Snow. I'm going to follow her!!!!

[@philipcacayan4469]

The tone in her voice is so unique. She deserved to win, this beautiful soul.

[@memphis0813]

Legends hear talent!

[@isabelbarrios2685]

Que honor cantar con esa leyenda 🎉

[@lucyquinnell3204]

Gorgeous Ruti - she was such a refreshing and delightful soul. It was so magical watching her expand into her talent and confidence, while staying humble and sweet to the end. Surely the loveliest and most unique duet in the history of The Voice - I'm glad Tom got to do that, let alone Ruti.

[@abs117a]

Love everything about this young lady, her parents and Tom!! She's such a natural and her shyness is a plus in distracting from anything fake. Tom is such a sincere coach and her parents super supportive. Ruti seems to be the grounded person who will always be lovely!!

[@michellemarrison4397]

She kind of remind me of a combination of Tracy Chapman and Tiny Tim and I've always adored both of them hopefully they will find a place for her cuz she is still quite young if she's only 18 and she's wanted this her whole life

[@RonLee999]

The voice of an angel, and the duet with Sir Tom is amazing. A tour de force for both of them.

[@dtank7388]

You can see her presence change towards the end of the battle, like she talked about later.

[@michelleselby122]

I cannot believe only Sir Tom turned around!

[@bofilen-ii4fs]

I think that Sir Tom Jones is a very hard teacher but he really know what a talent is....he know what kind of a gem hiding under that shall.. He does not fool around and know exatley how to develop their voices...

[@OkapiJim]

That duet. I’m not crying, you’re crying.

[@breathofawareness7903]

22:00 Ruti performing ‘What A Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong together with Sir Tom Jones, is such a magical performance. Beautiful...