Cate McHugh has been crowned the winner of The Voice UK 2026, securing a £50,000 cash prize and a Universal Music Group recording contract. The Welsh singer triumphed over three other finalists in the ITV competition's finale, which aired on Saturday night (October 31), with Emma Willis announcing the result.
Final Line-Up and Performances
The final featured Monique Nicholson-Porter from Team Kelly Rowland, Naná Aldrin-Quaye from will.i.am's team, and Frank Raven, who was mentored by McFly members Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones. Cate McHugh completed the line-up, having been selected by Sir Tom Jones.
Each remaining contestant performed solo before joining their coach for a duet. The finale also included a performance by MOBO and BRIT Award-winning artist Ella Eyre, and opened with a number by the coaches at a warehouse that transformed into a Studio 54-style disco setting.
Reaction to the Result
Following her win, an emotional Cate said: "Thank you, I did it." Viewers shared their reactions on social media, with one person writing on X: "Aw well done Cate." Another posted: "Winner by a mile! Congratulations Cate! Simply the Best." A third declared: "Yessssss get in! Cate was incredible."
Some viewers were moved by Sir Tom Jones's victory in his farewell series. One watcher noted: "Aw Sir Tom won his last series, I'm actually emosh." Another echoed the sentiment, posting: "So glad for Kate, but also for Sir Tom."
Voting and Prize Details
As the series was filmed in advance, home viewers could not vote by telephone, app, or text, with the winner instead determined by the studio audience. Alongside the recording deal and cash prize, Cate will receive a luxury getaway. The Voice UK is available to stream on ITVX.
