New judges Boy George and Paloma Faith prove they aren't afraid to battle it out as The Voice gets off to a competitive start

It's made a welcome return to our screens with the exciting addition of singers Boy George and Paloma Faith.

And it looks like the The Voice 2016 is certainly going to be one to remember as Saturday night's opening episode proved the judges aren't afraid to battle it out in their bid to secure some of the show's most talented acts. 

Armed with it's brand new mentors, as well as returning stars Ricky Wilson and will.i.am - the new series got off to a dramatic start.

It's back! The Voice made a welcome return to BBC One on Saturday night with the addition of new judges Paloma Faith and Boy George

Moments after will.i.am introduced each of the judges, the talented foursome then hit the stage to open the show with an intense mash-up of James Brown's Get Up, The Source ft. Candi Staton's You Got The Love and Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love.

It was then off to a VT where judges revealed what they were looking for in this year's contestants.  

'I'd love to find an Amy Winehouse or a Dylan or a Bowie. Singers who have that thing in their voice that makes you believe them,' Boy George claimed.

'If I can hear their life in their voice, that's my priority. I'm looking forward to sitting in that big red chair,' Paloma affirmed, who later revealed she was feeling 'nervous' moments before the first act took to the stage. 

Success: It was Paloma who bagged the first contestant, celebrity stylist Beth Morris

Talented: The aspiring singer turned all four chairs with her performance of Tina Turner's Nutbush City Limits

But nerves certainly weren't a problem for aspiring singer Beth Morris, who turned all four chairs with her powerhouse performance of Tina Turner's Nutbush City Limits. 

'Oh, lets make musical babies now,' Paloma told Beth after she revealed she was a huge fan of blues singers. 

'I'm just excited that you exist,' she told the celebrity stylist, who has worked with TOWIE and I'm A Celebrity star Ferne McCann.

'We're going to end up working with one another whether it's on this show or in the future so whatever,' will.i.am told the singer, before Boy George boasted: 'Do you want a career with longevity like me?'

Chuffed: The Just Can't Rely On You hitmaker ran on stage to hug the singer after taking the crown

Showdown: Boy George and will.i.am weren't afraid to go head-to-head when it came to choosing their desired contestant

But it's Paloma who has Beth's heart, with the Just Can't Rely On You hitmaker running on to the stage to hug her act following the announcement.

Next up was fishmonger Tom Rickells from Bristol who managed to sway all judges but Paloma with his mash-up of Jason Derulo's Want to Want Me and Ellie Goulding's Love Me Like You Do.

First to turn was Kaiserchief's Ricky Wilson, before Boy George and will.i.am followed closely behind. 

Quirky: Next up was fishmonger Tom Rickells from Bristol who managed to sway all judges but Paloma with his mash-up of Jason Derulo's Want to Want Me and Ellie Goulding's Love Me Like You Do

Three of four! First to turn was Kaiserchief's Ricky Wilson, before Boy George and will.i.am followed closely behind

'You're fresh, dope, I'm not going to promise you the world but I can promise you a fun time with team Will.'

But Boy George then attempts to overshadow the Scream & Shout hitmaker with his incredible career stats: 'I've sold 50 million records, I am the other Queen of England and I have experience, lots of it. Over 30 years of experience,' he asserts. 

In the end it seems there's only one choice for Tom who selects will.i.am, much to the dismay of his fellow judges.  

Always entertaining: The judges bounced off of one another throughout the show, particularly Boy George who threw out the one liners incessantly 

But Beth and Tom's success wasn't mimicked by priest John Barron who failed to turn any of the judge's chairs with his performance of This Is The Moment from them musical Jekyll & Hyde. 

'Are we going to hell?' Paloma asks before revealing: 'I absolutely despise musicals with a passion.' 

The cutest performance of the night undoubtedly came from the son of contestant Dwaine Hayden, who joined his dad on stage following his performance of Norah Jones' Don't Know Why, which saw him team up with Paloma.

Giving it a go: Priest John Barron tried his luck on the show with a rendition of This Is The Moment from the musical Jekyll & Hyde

Shut down: ...But his musical theatre style didn't do enough to impress the judges

It wasn't such good news for Ryan Willingham however, who stopped pursuing a music career 3 years ago after finding out he was going to be a dad to his now two-year-old daughter Annabelle, as none of the judges turned their chairs after hearing his operatic performance of Stars.

Though the show was lifted by the emergence of aging British comedian Bernie Clifton who performs The Impossible Dream (The Quest) made famous by 1965 Broadway musical Man of La Mancha. 

The rendition even moves Ricky to tears, though it still isn't enough to encourage the judge's to turn their chairs.

Not enough: 23-year-old Ryan Willingham also failed to turn seats with his operatic performance of Stars

Adorable: The cutest performance of the night undoubtedly came from the son of contestant Dwaine Hayden, who joined his dad on stage following his performance of Norah Jones' Don't Know Why 

It is enough to fulfill the Ruby hitmaker's childhood dream however, as he look completely taken aback when Bernie reveals who he is.

'He shaped my childhood he was a big, big star. He has a great voice,' he gushed. 

And the stellar performances just kept on coming, as the stage was later graced with the presence of 17-year-old Cody Frost, who described her alternative look as that of a 'failed punk'.

Look who it is! British comedian Bernie Clifton made his return to the stage with a rendition of The Impossible Dream (The Quest) made famous by 1965 Broadway musical Man of La Mancha

In awe: Ricky Wilson looked completely star stuck by Bernie, describing their meet as a 'childhood dream'

The youngster blew the judges away with her unique take on Abba's Lay All Your Love On Me, which left George and Paloma fighting to be her mentor. 

'I always go for misfits and I love it and I really felt emotional listening to you. I really believe you should be massive in the music industry because that was so beautiful,' the New York crooner insisted, before the Do You Really Want To Hurt Me singer interjected, 'I'm the queen of misfits'. 

Best 'til last! The final performance of the show came from the very talented Cody Frost, 17, who had Paloma and Boy George battling it out in the hope of having her join their team