The Voice UK

Danny's point of view

Today is the day where I get to meet the other judges. I'm a bit nervous, actually, that's a lie I'm very nervous. I mean why wouldn't I be, I'm just the man from The Script nothing more. The others are world famous producers/singers. Especially Tom Jones he's been everywhere and met everyone and what have I got to talk about, Oh hi, I'm Danny and I'm from Dublin.

We all agreed to meet at some restaurant near the studio. The producers wanted us all to meet each other before the show just in case we don't get along, which I hope doesn't happen. I've already replaced Will Young before the show has started. I don't know why he got replaced because he's had more experience than me but I guess it would be confusing having two Will's on the show.

I stand outside the restaurant for what feels like years before deciding that I should enter. As I walk further into the building I notice the three of them sitting in a booth in the corner of the room. When I approach them they all lift their heads up to acknowledge my presence.

Tom is the first to stand and he reaches his hand towards mine and gives me a smile which doesn't quite reach his eyes. Then Jessie comes towards me next and I give her a quick peck on the cheek and she smiles in response. Finally Jessie and Tom move out the way so I can get towards Will. I grab his hand which is already out stretched and maybe the handshake lasts longer than it should but nobody notices.

They all sit down again so I decide to take the seat next to Will, considering its the only one left.

Tom- So, we're finally all here then.

Danny- Was I late?

Will- No its just that we were all early.

Jessie- I heard they replaced Will Young with you.

Not this again.

Danny- Yeah, they must have wanted someone who was better looking.

Jessie let's out an awkward laugh while Tom doesn't seem to have noticed that I tried to make a joke while Will just smirks to himself.

I wipe the front of my hands on my trousers due to the sweat, wow I must be more nervous than I realize. I glance at my watch and notice that I've only been here five minutes and that we've still got ten minutes before we're meant to head to the studio.

I look towards Tom and he's babbling on about something or other but I'm not really paying attention. Its not that I don't want to, but my minds too busy thinking about other things. Jessie seems to be the only one actually listening and responding to what Tom's saying. I look to my right and that's confirmed because I see that Will isn't listening either. He must notice I'm staring at him because he looks straight back at me and gives me a sly smile and a wink and I just blush and face away in response.

Tom- We should make our way to the studio now, shouldn't we?

Its that time already, time flies when you daydream.

Jessie- Let's go, I can't wait to get started.

I watch Jessie drag Tom towards the door and then stand up so I can let Will exit the booth. As he stands his body brushes up against mine for just a second. I suddenly feel a shiver run down my spine. Has it got cold in here?

Will- You ready to go?

Danny- Yeah, why wouldn't I be?

And with that said we both leave the restaurant to join the other two.