The rivalry between BGT and The Voice turns sinister as the judges' claws come out

Rival TV contests Britain's Got Talent and The Voice will go head-to-head this evening so no wonder the judges' claws are starting to come out.

But the rivalry between the shows has now taken a sinister twist as their comments have become more serious and cutting.

And it's BGT's Amanda Holden who has shocked with her remarks when she was asked why viewers should tune into her ITV1 show instead of the BBC's new offering, taking a jibe at The Voice's mentor Sir Tom Jones.

Making the comment during the launch of Britain's Got Talent she said: 'Why should viewers switch over to us? Because Tom might be spinning in his grave next week. Bring it on. This feels like the A-team to me.'

The BBC were said to be shocked by her comments, but show insiders told The Sun she meant no offence, stating: 'She has the utmost respect for Tom.'
But it's not only 41-year-old Amanda who has put the boxing gloves on


Simon Cowell has also taken a swipe at The Voice, which features Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am, Jessie J and The Script's Danny O'Donaghue alongside Sir Tom.


The music mogul swiped: 'Susan Boyle has sold nearly 30million albums. You can't knock the statistics.


'It makes the marks from one of The Voice panelists who said: 'Only singers can judge talent shows' ridiculous.'