'It's like a double edged sword': The Voice's Luke Kennedy prepares for more backlash on his controversial affair as his girlfriend tries her luck on this year's singing show

By Amy Roberts For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:31 EST, 8 July 2015 | Updated: 01:58 EST, 9 July 2015

He sparked controversy two years ago when it emerged his clean-cut persona wasn't as it seemed.

The Voice's golden boy Luke Kennedy was slammed with backlash in 2013 when it emerged he'd walked out on his now ex-wife and newborn daughter after having an affair with her best friend.

Now, two years since the revelation surfaced, the singer believes he'll be in the firing line once again as his lover Naomi Price - whom he had the affair with - is trying her luck on this year's The Voice.

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Feeling concerned? The Voice's Luke Kennedy is prepared for more backlash on his controversial affair as his girlfriend Naomi, whom he cheated on his wife with, tries her luck on this year's show

Feeling concerned? The Voice's Luke Kennedy is prepared for more backlash on his controversial affair as his girlfriend Naomi, whom he cheated on his wife with, tries her luck on this year's show

Speaking to OK! magazine, he said: 'No-one likes to be spoken about in a negative way, that's the unfortunate thing about being a celebrity - it's like a double-edged sword.' 

However, the couple believe the controversial details surrounding their personal life being aired in public has made them 'stronger' and able to weather any storm that comes their way. 

Naomi - who is team Ricky Martin - is on a mission to share her talent with the world after she sailed through to the next round of the singing competition when she wowed the judges with her vocals.

Outrage! The Voice's golden boy Luke Kennedy was slammed with backlash in 2013 when it emerged he'd walked out on his now ex-wife and newborn daughter after having an affair with her best friend

Outrage! The Voice's golden boy Luke Kennedy was slammed with backlash in 2013 when it emerged he'd walked out on his now ex-wife and newborn daughter after having an affair with her best friend

Confident: Naomi - who is team Ricky Martin - is on a mission to share her talent with the world after she sailed through to the next round of the singing competition when she wowed the judges with her vocals

Confident: Naomi - who is team Ricky Martin - is on a mission to share her talent with the world after she sailed through to the next round of the singing competition when she wowed the judges with her vocals

And the blonde beauty, 31, should have no problems dealing with show nerves as Luke - who appeared on the program in 2013 - will be right by her side giving her little tips and tricks. 

British-born Naomi - who resides in Brisbane with Luke and their pet pooch Lola - is keen to make it as a live artist but also has her eye on releasing a comedy album in the near future. 

Meanwhile, since he placed second place in the singing competition, Luke has been busy building a name for himself in the music industry and is now gearing up to release his new extended play.

Her plans: British-born Naomi - who resides in Brisbane with Luke and their pet pooch Lola - is keen to make it as a live artist but also has her eye on releasing a comedy album in the near future

Her plans: British-born Naomi - who resides in Brisbane with Luke and their pet pooch Lola - is keen to make it as a live artist but also has her eye on releasing a comedy album in the near future

Emotional! Luke, who toured with the Ten Tenors, won over the hearts of the nation two years ago when he appeared on the show and opened up about his baby daughter and battle with depression

Emotional! Luke, who toured with the Ten Tenors, won over the hearts of the nation two years ago when he appeared on the show and opened up about his baby daughter and battle with depression

Luke, who toured with the Ten Tenors, won over the hearts of the nation two years ago when he appeared on the show and opened up about his baby daughter and battle with depression.

His heartbreaking back story left viewers with tears in their eyes and the judges with pure admiration for the hunk.  

But his cloud of love came crashing down when it emerged he'd cheated on his wife Rebecca with her married pal Naomi around the time his now four-year-old daughter Olivia was born.

An attachment: His heartbreaking back story left viewers with tears in their eyes and the judges with pure admiration for the hunk

An attachment: His heartbreaking back story left viewers with tears in their eyes and the judges with pure admiration for the hunk

Angered fans! But his cloud of love came crashing down when it emerged he'd cheated on his wife Rebecca with her married pal Naomi around the time his now four-year-old daughter Olivia was born

Angered fans! But his cloud of love came crashing down when it emerged he'd cheated on his wife Rebecca with her married pal Naomi around the time his now four-year-old daughter Olivia was born

Read more! For Luke and Naomi's full interview, pick up this week's copy of OK! magazine, available now

Read more! For Luke and Naomi's full interview, pick up this week's copy of OK! magazine, available now


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