LeAnn Rimes QUITS The Voice UK – and controversial star set to make a comeback to the judging panel
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LEANN Rimes has quit The Voice as a coach, the Sun can reveal.
It comes as we can reveal that Danny Jones WILL return to the panel alongside his McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher following his drunken Brits kiss with Maura Higgins.
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LeAnn Rimes has quit The Voice after only one series
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LeAnn has decided to focus on her career in the US
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Tom and Danny will remain on the show as Danny returns to TV since his Maura kiss scandal
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Singer LeAnn, 42, joined the ITV music talent show last year, having already done a stint on the Aussie show.
At the time, she said: "I love connecting with all of the artists, finding songs they connect to and creating these performances.
"For me it's not just about creating performances but creating moments that are really powerful."
But now LeAnn has thrown in the towel to focus on her career in the US and appear on the American version as mega mentor alongside Sheryl Crow.
A source said: 'LeAnn loved her time on the UK show, but wants to focus on her career in the States.
'She was hugely popular with cast and crew and everybody loved having her as part of the team.
'Bosses are currently on the lookout for another female singer to join the all-star line-up, they haven't made a decision just yet but are having conversations."
'The show will film for the 14th series later this summer," they added.
"Producers know they've had some amazing names so far, from Olly Murs to Anne-Marie, so they want to secure someone who will cause a lot of excitement around the show and bring a new energy to the competition.'
Meanwhile, McFly lads Danny and Tom will share a seat again on the series, sitting alongside veteran mentors Sir Tom Jones and Will.I.Am.
The Voice UK judges attempt to finish the lyrics to one of LeAnn Rimes songs
It will be I'm A Celeb winner Danny's first TV gig following the fallout from his controversial snog with campmate Maura.
An ITV spokeswoman declined to comment.
Danny and Tom won the last series after mentoring up-and-coming singer Ava Manning.
She walked away with a recording deal with Universal, £50,000 cash prize, and a holiday to Universal Resort, Orlando.
They joined LeAnn as new judges and mentors for that series.
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The team are now looking for a female performer to replace LeAnn
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