The Voice fans were incredibly touched by a surprise performance by 76-year-old Bette, the ITV show’s oldest contestant to date. This Saturday (September 29), she took to the stage for the first time in decades to try and impress judges Sir Tom Jones, Will.i.
am, LeAnn Rimes and Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones. Her performance impressed Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.
am so much that he joined her on stage for an impromptu performance of one of his band’s biggest hits, I Gotta Feeling. The crowd were loving it as Bette harmonised along and danced with the hip-hop icon. Several fans watching along at home took to social media to admit the moment had them looking for the tissues.
One viewer said on X (formerly Twitter): “Why am I welling up at the 76 year old woman performing rappers delight on #TheVoice love her she’s amazing.” Another said: “This might be the best thing I've ever seen.” “What a moment of joy,” someone else posted.
“My favorite rap song to drive to, Sugarhill Gang sung by a 76 year old! I'm glad someone turned, we need to see more of her.” “Awww bless Bette,” another said, adding a loved-up emoji. And someone else added: “Bette is everything [heart hands].
” While a final fan exclaimed: “Bette to win! What a legend. And on Team Tom and Danny!” Fans were clearly over the moon when Tom and Danny turned their chairs around just in time to secure Bette a place in the next stage of the competition. They called the 76-year-old a “vital a.