A 16-year-old girl who has a cardboard cutout of Sir Tom Jones in her room screamed with delight when she made it on to his team on The Voice.
Eliza Gutteridge, from the Lake District, sang a version of Wild Horses by Birdy, and was snapped up by Sir Tom who was the only coach to turn.
Any other Tom Jones fans out there?? 🏅🏅🏅 #TheVoiceUK @ElizaGutteridge pic.twitter.com/RraAfAOqDK
— The Voice UK (@thevoiceuk) January 27, 2018
The teenager described Sir Tom as her “hero” and told him: “I’m literally your biggest fan.”
The starstruck singer added: “I do have a cardboard cutout of you in my room.”
You won't be needing the cardboard cutout of @RealSirTomJones any more @ElizaGutteridge, you've got the real thing now!
Watch Eliza sing 'Wild Horses' by Birdy here: https://t.co/0vmyGv7AeZ #TheVoiceUK pic.twitter.com/EVbi5tl2HE
— The Voice UK (@thevoiceuk) January 27, 2018
Sir Tom told Eliza that she had a “special, special voice”, adding: “You sound like an individual singer.”
I’m a fan of you @ElizaGutteridge! A very haunting voice, love it! Welcome to #TeamTom #TheVoiceUK ✌🏻 pic.twitter.com/70GvYDfHhe
— Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) January 27, 2018
Eliza had more cause for celebration due to the fact her best friend Anna, 17, also made it through.
How cute are Anna and Eliza, friendship goals #TheVoiceUK♥ pic.twitter.com/nfShMsGRny
— ITV (@ITV) January 27, 2018
Anna picked Will.i.am, who told the teenager: “You could have a 20 year career and still be, like, young.”
Olly Murs expressed his dismay at not having turned around, and said: “I hate myself. I’m stupid. I want you to come and slap me in the face.”