THE Voice UK has hit the pause button – with the 2025 series now delayed until next year after bosses signed up a major new US superstar as judge.
The Voice UK is making a comeback – but fans will have to wait a little longer, as it’s been pushed back from its usual autumn slot to early next year.
The Voice UK has been postponed till 2026[/caption]
After they signed up Kelly Rowland for its 14th series[/caption]
Insiders say the ITV singing show will now hit screens in January, airing on weekend nights – either Saturday or Sunday – as bosses rejig the schedule.
The iconic red chairs are gearing up to spin once more – and it’s a star-studded line-up on the coaching panel.
Music legend will.i.am and national treasure Sir Tom Jones are back in action, joining last year’s winning duo Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from McFly – who made Voice history as the show’s first-ever double chair coaches.
Danny and Tom won the last series after mentoring up-and-coming singer Ava Manning.
Joining the showbiz squad this year is none other than Kelly Rowland – chart-topping megastar and global icon.
Kelly has previously judged on The X Factor UK in 2011 and coached on The Voice Australia.
The Destiny’s Child legend is set to shake things up on the spinning chairs, bringing a fresh energy and serious star power.
This comes after LeAnn Rimes, 42, left the show to refocus on her US career and is set to appear as a mentor on the American version of the format alongside Sheryl Crow.
With Grammy Awards under her belt and a career spanning singing, acting and producing, Kelly’s ready to battle it out to find Britain’s next big star.
Kelly said: “I am excited to join The Voice UK as a coach, and am looking forward to working with the excellent and passionate coaches the show is known for.
“I can’t wait to hear all the new talent and to go to battle for my team. Let’s go!”
Back in the hot seat is Emma Willis, returning to steer the show through every high note, dramatic chair turn and backstage bust-up as hopefuls battle it out for the ultimate prize – a life-changing record deal with Universal Music, a whopping £50k cash, and a dream trip to Universal Studios Florida.
Emma said: “I’m so excited to be back for another series of The Voice UK. It’s one of the most joyful shows to work on – full of passion, talent and of course those unforgettable moments when the chairs turn.
“With our brilliant coaches returning and the utterly fabulous Kelly Rowland joining the panel, I know this series is going to be something really special.”
Filming for the new season kicks off this summer, with the all-singing, all-dancing new series produced by Lifted Entertainment, part of ITV Studios.
Ava Manning won the last series and was coached by newcomers Danny and Tom[/caption]
LeAnn Rimes quit the show as she moved to the US[/caption]
