'Now THAT'S a legend!': Tom Jones has his fellow judges on their feet and sends Twitter into a frenzy with impromptu rendition of Great Balls of Fire on The Voice UK

By Jabeen Waheed For Mailonline

Published: 17:57 EST, 14 January 2017 | Updated: 04:39 EST, 15 January 2017

Sir Tom Jones sent his fellow The Voice judges, and the rest of his fans, into a frenzy with an impromptu singalong to Great Balls Of Fire on Saturday night's episode. 

The 76-year-old proved he still had the ability to charm audiences with his velvety, deep vocals as he got to his feet to sing the Jerry Lee Lewis classic after Will.I.Am told contestants, 'don't be nervous, just bring that fire!'

'We could do Great Balls Of Fire,' the Welsh icon quipped before stunning his fellow judges with the improvised performance and prompting thousands of fans to flock to social media to praise him as a 'legend.'

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On fire! Sir Tom Jones, 76, sent his fellow The Voice judges, and the rest of his fans, into a frenzy with an impromptu singalong to Great Balls Of Fire on Saturday night's episode

'And there it is, @Rea'SirTomJones belting out a classic on the spur of the moment, now that's what I call a legend,' one Twitter user fawned over him. 

Another user echoed the same thing: 'Tom Jones is an actual legend! I love him (heart emoji) #TheVoice,' while another tweeter mentioned: 'Fair play, @RealSirTomJones still got it #TheVoice what a voice!'

Taking into consideration the format of the show, another user typed: 'Sir Tom Jones. I would have turned for him #TheVoice #greatballsoffire (fire emoji)'

And the rest of the judges were also feeling the smooth performance as Will quickly got up on his chair to dance along to the celebrated artist. 

Former American Idol alum Jennifer also couldn't resist been transported through Tom's vocal as she also got up to her feet to get her groove on. 

Icon: The Welsh star proved he still had the ability to charm audiences with his velvety, deep vocals as he got to his feet to sing the Jerry Lee Lewis classic after Will.I.Am told contestants, 'don't be nervous, just bring that fire!'

'We could do Great Balls Of Fire!' The star stunned his fellow judges with the improvised performance of a classic 

'Legend': One user couldn't help but fawn over Tom's rendition of the classic 

'Love him': The judge was described constantly as a 'legend' on Twitter 

'Fair play': One Tweeter seemed surprised that Tom still had a fabulous voice 

'Would have turned for him': Another social media user took the format of the show into consideration as she tweeted about Tom 

Having a little sway himself, Gavin looked on in awe as the silver fox casually clapped his hands while belting out the song to the show's audience.

And the social media praises didn't end there with one smitten user tweeting: 'Can't cope with how much I fancy Tom Jones (Love eyes emoji and old man emoji) #silverfox #thevoice.'

Another tweeter simply put: 'Tom Jones is f****** smooth', while another user echoed what thousands were thinking with: 'Got to credit Tom Jones. How old is he and he's still got it, class and all.'

Learning from the best: Gavin looked on in awe at the silver fox

Like a pro! Tom casually clapped his hands while belting out the song to the show's audience

Having a boogie! Will quickly got up on his chair to dance along to the celebrated artist

In love: Another Twitter user revealed she 'fancies' Tom 

'Smooth': Another person was impressed with his vocal ability 

'Still got class': Another fan took Tom's age into consideration when praising him 

Meanwhile, the judges were presented with a number of talented artists - all hoping the they would turn for them in hopes of bagging the record deal at the end of the series. 

However, it ended up being Gavin who hoped the contestants would pick him after he turned around a few times  - only to be rejected for another judge.  

He eventually got a rock singer named Carter on his team after proving to be the best fit for him. 

Struggling: Meanwhile, it was judge Gavin Rossdale who hoped the contestants would pick him after he turned around a few times - only to be rejected for another judge

One to watch: Will went the entire episode without bagging as contestant - but he saved the best for last with back-up singer Michelle John - a 43-year-old mother of one, who decided it was finally her time to step into the limelight.

Will also went the entire episode without bagging as contestant - but he saved the best for last. 

The American star was the only one to turn around for back-up singer Michelle John - a 43-year-old mother of one, who decided it was finally her time to step into the limelight. 

She blew the judged away with her rendition of James Brown's This Is A Man's World. 

Bite: The Welsh superstar was spotted leaving West Hollywood eatery Catch LA on Saturday

Dapper gent: The veteran singer was his usual stylish self in a blue suit with black top

He's got a ticket to ride: He made his way into a chauffeur-driven vehicle as he made his exit


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