The Voice: Natalie Gauci slams ‘inadequate pay’ and Guy Sebastian’s ‘disappointing coaching’

Natalie Gauci has publicly blasted The Voice Australia after competing on the singing competition this year.  

The 38-year-old, who previously won Australian Idol, told News Corp on Sunday that she believes The Voice has become soulless and commercialised, and that the program is destined for the chopping block.  

‘I think The Voice is on its last legs. Australian Idol was so innocent, it was all about the music,’ she lamented. 

‘Now it’s become so commercialised, and it’s all about money. The Voice has lost its soul.’ 

The singer, who found fame on Australian Idol in 2007, claimed she was initially unhappy with the salary Channel Nine wanted to pay her for The Voice. 

After negotiating with network bosses, the mother-of-one managed to raise her paycheque by one thousand dollars.

However, Natalie noted that it was still nothing in comparison to the wages earned by the celebrity coaches.

‘The coaches are paid millions, why can’t the contestants get paid lots of money too? We’re all professionals, we’re all here to make a living,’ she complained. 

The brunette also alleged that her celebrity mentor Guy Sebastian failed to provide the ‘nurturing’ that she expected to receive, and that a team of vocal coaches would often step in for him instead. 

Natalie went on to accuse the show of editing out footage of her defending herself when American star Kelly accused her of ‘screeching like a cat’ during a performance.

She was also left unimpressed by the show focusing on contestants’ backstories rather than their actual singing capabilities.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Nine representatives for comment.