![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/the-voice-winner-says-she-nearly-forgot-her-words-for-tom-jones-duet/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/itv-plc-reproduced-editorial-purposes-771323580.jpg&description=THE Voice winner Anthonia Edwards nearly blew her final performance with mentor Sir Tom Jones as she forgot her lines. The nurse, who used to look after Covid patients, admitted she was so nervous duetting with the Welsh icon on a cover of James Brown's It's a Man's Man's Man's World last night that she had a memory blank. Anthonia Edwards says she almost forgot her words for her duet with Tom JonesCredit: ITV Fortunately she pulled it together — and now she is penning songs for her debut album. Anthonia told me: 'It's incredibly surreal. I'm so proud of myself and the duet with Sir Tom was incredible. 'But there was a moment where I got stung as I nearly forgot my lines. "I don't think people noticed as I had styled it out, but it was a close call.' Anthonia could have had Will.i.am, Anne Marie or Olly Murs as her mentor but picked legend Tom. She said: 'I am a Christian and he really connected with me. I felt a spiritual element. 'He respected me and said he heard something and knew I had something special. There is a sparkle in his eye — he has a lovely glint. 'He told me I had nothing to worry and to be myself. His presence is calming — such an anchor. I hope we can stay in touch.' Nurse Anthonia says she felt a connection with Tom JonesCredit: ITV Tom said he would always be on the end of the phone if she needed, adding: 'I am so proud to be crowning this year's winner. "Anthonia's voice and talent rose above a very competitive field and speaks for itself, so I am by no means surprised she is our series 11 winner. "When I first heard her at the blind auditions, I knew she had something really special. 'Having the opportunity to work with her this series has been nothing but joy from beginning to end. 'She deserves much respect for both her abilities and work ethic, so I'm excited for her future. If she ever needs advice, I'm here to help, if I can.' London-based Anthonia wants to draw on her experiences working during the pandemic. She said: 'I absolutely felt){kind=link}
THE Voice winner Anthonia Edwards nearly blew her final performance with mentor Sir Tom Jones as she forgot her lines.
The nurse, who used to look after Covid patients, admitted she was so nervous duetting with the Welsh icon on a cover of James Brown’s It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World last night that she had a memory blank.
Fortunately she pulled it together – and now she is penning songs for her debut album.
Anthonia told me: “It’s incredibly surreal. I’m so proud of myself and the duet with Sir Tom was incredible.
“But there was a moment where I got stung as I nearly forgot my lines.