'Controversial' WA Artist & Former Aussie Boy Band Singer Progress On 'The Voice'

Loop pedal artist Sam Perry and former boy band singer Trent Bell both advanced to the next stage of the The Voice overnight, though Perry's performance was again met with controversy.

After performing Destiny's Child's Survivor, judge Boy George was quick to discuss why the multiple WA Fringe Festival award winner is being dubbed as the show's most controversial act.

"You're a little bit of a red sock in a white wash because this is called The Voice and you're not really a singer," George said.

"I do think you’re going to divide the nation because there’s a lot of big singers getting sent home and what you’re doing is kind of another area."

After Kelly Rowland jumped to the defence of her team member, suggesting George is "intimidated" by Perry, George hit back. 

"I'm not intimidated," George responded.

"I love what you do, Sam, I think you’re awesome… but if there's an elephant in the corner playing the banjo I’m going to mention it, OK?"

Rowland eventually selected Perry to advance to the next round of the competition. 

Meanwhile Bell, former member of Sony-signed act The Collective, also progressed on the back of his performance of Ed Sheeran's I See Fire.

However much to the disappointment of fans, music industry favourite Colin Lillie did not progress despite arguably the strongest performance of his group, taking on James Taylor's Fire & Rain.

It comes just weeks after Lillie announced a management deal with Footstomp Music/Kadence Group.