Zoe Tyler

Zoe Tyler is the expert vocal coach who knows what the role of Maria truly requires - a voice that will hit every note, stand out from the crowd and truly climb every mountain. She knows that singing the lead in a West End production takes talent, guts and hard work, and that is before the real job even begins.

Zoe's own career on the West End began at the age of 20 when she appeared in Les Miserables. She then went on to join Jesus Christ Superstar on tour, which was followed by the award-winning City of Angels in which she was part of the jazz singing quartet. She then took a break from West End musicals to travel to South Africa and Taiwan, singing songs from the shows. After a couple of years touring the world, Zoe then returned to the West End in the long-running musical Fame as the dance teacher.

As a recording artist, Zoe has sung on numerous artists' albums such as Michael Ball and Cliff Richard, and also many West End albums. As a pop backing singer, Zoe has had the privilege to sing live with Sir Elton John, Barry Manilow and Donna Summer as well as Rod Stewart, Will Young, KD Lang and Bonnie Tyler.

Zoe now spends most of her time as a vocal coach coaching young pop singers, and has pupils in numerous West End shows. She is also a seasoned soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

As their vocal coach as well as critic, Zoe will be working week by week with the finalists to prepare them for their live performances each Saturday night and she wants 110% from them each and every time.