Who is Luke Swatman? The Voice 2019 contestant and viral sensation from Worcester

HE'S famous in his hometown of Worcester but he's now set his sights on stardom.

The mustachioed man is taking his voice around the UK on The Voice - here is everything we know about Luke Swatman.

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Who is Luke Swatman?

Luke, 35, became a viral sensation after his incredible rendition of Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma in the summer of 2018.

Within hours of the video of his vocal talents being posted online it quickly went viral - he even appeared on Good Morning Britain!

The amateur singer began singing lessons at the age of 6 and had weekly tuition until his early 20s.

Luke currently works as a commercial controller but has dreams of becoming a singer full-time.

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What is Luke Swatman singing in his Voice audition?

Luke sang Il Mare Calmo Della Sera’ by Andrea Bocelli in his blind audition.

Jennifer and Olly turned around for him, and he chose to join Jennifer's team.

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When is The Voice on ITV?

The Voice 2019 started on Saturday, January 5 and continues TONIGHT at 8pm on ITV.

The format of the show is that contestants take part in blind auditions and the judges spin round in their chairs if they want to mentor them.

The judges are Olly Murs, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Sir Tom Jones

The show is hosted by Emma Willis.

This year for the first time trios are allowed to audition as well as soloist and duets.