The Voice UK 2021: Craig Eddie WINS while new coach Anne-Marie bags her first victory

Craig Eddie has been crowned the winner of The Voice UK 2021 following a nail-biting final on Saturday night. 

The Scottish singer, 23, beat fellow contestant Grace Holden from Team Olly Murs to bag the top spot and a recording contract with Polydor.

Craig's win means his coach Anne-Marie, 29, also earned her first victory after in her debut year on the ITV show. 

Victory: Craig Eddie has been crowned the winner of The Voice UK 2021 following a nail-biting final on Saturday night

Craig and Grace, as well as fellow finalists Okulaja (from Team will.i.am) and Hannah Williams (from Team Tom Jones) battled it out on the night, where they each sang two songs - a solo performance and a duet with their coaches.

The audience then voted and put Craig up against Grace for the final leg of the competition in which they had to sing one more song to impress the virtual audience. 

Both artists belted out their respective winners single, with Grace singing Dream Catch Me, while Craig performed the self-penned Come Waste My Time. 

Success:Craig's win means his coach Anne-Marie, 29, also earned her first victory after in her debut year on the ITV show

In the end, it was Craig who came out on top, with the song-writer clearly stunned as host Emma Willis, 45, announced his name. 

Speaking following his win, Craig said: 'I’m shocked. Thank you to everyone, thank you to Scotland. Thank you to everyone who voted. 

'Thank you to Anne-Marie for believing in me and taking me to this point. Genuinely I can not express my feeling of gratitude enough.'

So close: The Scottish singer, 23, beat fellow contestant Grace Holden from Team Olly Murs to bag the top spot and a recording contract with Polydor

Top four: Craig and Grace, as well as fellow finalists Okulaja (from Team will.i.am) and Hannah Williams (from Team Tom Jones) battled it out on the night, where they each sang two songs

Final two: The audience then voted and put Craig up against Grace for the final leg of the competition in which they had to sing one more song to impress the virtual audience

Almost made it: Hannah Williams (left) and Okulaja (right) were knocked out of the competition

While his mentor Anne-Marie said of Craig: 'I love you Craig. You are a proper artist. You've blossomed. 

'You are the real deal. And I just want to say thank you for making my first show so special.'

After her loss, gracious Grace said: 'I've had the best time. I'm just so happy.'

While her coach Olly Murs commented: 'Congratulations to Anne Marie. Congratulations to Craig, you've been amazing to day one.'

Performer: Both artists belted out their respective winners single, with Grace singing Dream Catch Me, while Craig performed the self-penned Come Waste My Time

Stunned: In the end, it was Craig who came out on top, with the song-writer clearly stunned as host Emma Willis, 45, announced his name

Leading lady: Emma Willis, who stunned in a plunging scarlet gown, was on hand on present the show and announce the winner

Turning to his own contestant, he added: 'Grace, well done, you did amazing. 

The thrilling live final saw all four coaches take to the stage for a performance of Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke.

While The Voice UK 2020 champion Blessing Chitapa returned to the stage to perform her second single I Smile, where she also announced her debut album will be released at the end of next month. 

Viewers tuning in soon took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Craig being crowned champion of this year's show. 

Can't believe it: Speaking following his win, Craig said: 'I’m shocked. Thank you to everyone, thank you to Scotland. Thank you to everyone who voted' (pictured with his mother)

Grateful: 'Thank you to Anne-Marie for believing in me and taking me to this point. Genuinely I can not express my feeling of gratitude enough'

So proud: While his mentor Anne-Marie said of Craig: 'I love you Craig. You are a proper artist. You've blossomed. You are the real deal'

'Just caught up with #thevoice Buzzin for #craigeddie well deserved winner!' said one viewer.

A second said: 'Craig Eddie a deserved winner. I thought he might do it from the start: authentic and genuinely talented. Also well done Craig for highlighting the way anxiety effects individuals. Brave to speak out about it.'

'Yay Congratulations @craigeddiee, so well deserved. Genuinely excited to hear more! #thevoiceuk' tweeted a third watcher.

'So happy for him. loved watching Craig from the beginning! So talented!' enthused a fourth.

High praise: Viewers tuning in soon took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Craig being crowned champion of this year's show

A fifth fan said: 'Well done Craig done Scotland proud man!!'

A sixth tweeted: 'Just caught #thevoiceuk final results ... congrats @craigeddiee what a corker of an original song to win.'

With another adding: 'So so happy Craig won #thevoiceuk such an incredible talent and his voice is so amazing Everyone go download his winners single out now!'

To catch up on The Voice UK 2021, please visit the ITV Hub. 

Awesome foursome: The thrilling live final saw all four coaches take to the stage for a performance of Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke

Back for more: While The Voice UK 2020 champion Blessing Chitapa returned to the stage to perform her second single I Smile