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Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Daily Record
ITV The Voice coach quits show to be replaced by huge music icon
The Voice UK will be returning to our screens this summer, but there will be a shake up to the judging panel as a huge American music icon will be replacing a certain star on the show Music legend Kelly Rowland is returning to our screens as she joins The Voice UK coaching teams. The former Destiny's Child member will replace LeAnn Rimes on the new series of the ITV singing competition. Kelly, who was previously a judge on The X Factor, will be joined by superstar mentors and Sir Tom Jones, as well as last year's winning coaches McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, who made history as the first-ever double chair on the show. Sadly LeAnn won't be returning with Kelly taking her seat, the Mirror reports. The Grammy Award winning artist, songwriter, actress, producer and TV personality rose to fame in the 90's due to the worldwide success of Destiny's Child. As the band split up she went on to perform solo, selling over 40 million records globally and is known for her chart topping singles such as 'Dilemma', 'Stole', 'Work' and 'When Love Takes Over'. Kelly is no stranger to judging talent shows, having served as a judge on The X Factor UK and The X Factor USA, as well as being a coach on The Voice Australia. The star has been in the spotlight for multiple decades and has years of experience in the music industry, making her a highly respected and influential figure in global entertainment and pop culture. Speaking about her arrival on The Voice UK, 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!" Sir Tom Jones expressed his excitement for the series, saying: "It's always a pleasure to return to The Voice UK as every year I'm reminded of the incredible talent we have in this country." "I'm looking forward to sitting alongside once again, having Tom and Danny in their chair for a second series, and of course I'm excited to welcome Kelly Rowland to the panel. She's an amazing artist with a huge amount of experience to share." added: "can't wait for the new season of The Voice UK. I'm so happy to be back on it. If you thought last year was dope, this year we've got Kelly Rowland who's gonna take this season to the dopest level possible!" "We've got Danny and Tom who are the super dope duo, and the dopest legend of them all is back - Sir Tom Jones." "The whole point of this show is to watch aspirational, ambitious singers pursue their dreams - it's a joy prescription for a healthy amount of dopamine that brings love to our lives," he concluded. Presenter Emma Willis will return to The Voice UK as the host, and she is extremely excited to be working with Kelly. "I'm so excited to be back for another series of The Voice UK," Emma stated. "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."
ITV News
13 hours ago
- ITV News
The Voice UK Returns with a Star-Studded Line-Up and Brand New Coach
The Voice UK is returning to ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player - and the iconic red chairs are ready to spin once again. Superstar coaches and Sir Tom Jones return to the coaching panel, alongside last year's winning coaches, McFly's and Danny Jones, who also made history last series as The Voice UK 's first-ever double chair. Also joining the line-up is megastar Kelly Rowland, bringing a wealth of industry experience and a fresh new dynamic to the battle for the UK's next big star. Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer and television personality Kelly Rowland rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of global pop supergroup Destiny's Child. As a solo artist, she has sold over 40 million records worldwide and is known for hit singles including 'Dilemma', 'Stole', 'Work' and 'When Love Takes Over'. A familiar face on television, Kelly has served as a judge on The X Factor UK and The X Factor USA, and as a coach on The Voice Australia. With decades of experience in the music industry, she remains a respected and influential figure in global entertainment and pop culture. At the helm once again is presenter Emma Willis, who will guide the singers through every high note, chair turn and dramatic showdown as they ultimately battle to win a life changing record contract with music giants Universal Music Group, £50,000 in cash and a dream holiday to Universal Studios Resort in Florida. Produced by Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios), filming for the forthcoming series begins this summer. Further broadcast details will be released in due course. Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning, says: 'We are delighted to have The Voice UK return. The new lineup brings something for everyone. With the return of our incredible coaches Sir Tom Jones, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, plus the addition of the amazing Kelly Rowland bringing fresh insights and even more energy to the panel, we're set for another unmissable series full of heart, talent and standout moments.' Diego Rincón, Creative Director at Lifted Entertainment (ITV Studios), says: 'We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Kelly Rowland to The Voice UK, joining our incredible panel of coaches. She's a fantastic addition with a proven track record of discovering and mentoring new talent. Together this group is perfectly placed to mentor the next generation of music stars and deliver another brilliant series.' Kelly Rowland says: '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!' says:"I can't wait for the new season of The Voice UK. I'm so happy to be back on it. If you thought last year was dope, this year we've got Kelly Rowland who's gonna take this season to the dopest level possible! We've got Danny and Tom who are the super dope duo, and the dopest legend of them all is back - Sir Tom Jones. The whole point of this show is to watch aspirational, ambitious singers pursue their dreams - it's a joy prescription for a healthy amount of dopamine that brings love to our lives." Sir Tom Jones says: 'It's always a pleasure to return to The Voice UK as every year I'm reminded of the incredible talent we have in this country. I'm looking forward to sitting alongside once again, having Tom and Danny in their chair for a second series, and of course I'm excited to welcome Kelly Rowland to the panel. She's an amazing artist with a huge amount of experience to share.' Tom and Danny say: 'We are absolutely buzzing to be back in the double chair! Last series was an incredible ride and we loved taking Ava all the way to the final together. We're ready for another go at finding a winner and this time we've got Kelly Rowland to compete with, which makes it even more exciting. We can't wait to see what she brings to the show.' Emma Willis says: '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.'
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
The Voice coach quits ITV show and is replaced by huge American music icon
Music icon Kelly Rowland is returning to our screens as she joins The Voice UK coaching team. The Destiny's Child legend, who was previously a judge on The X Factor, will replace LeAnn Rimes on the new series of the ITV talent competition. Superstar mentors and Sir Tom Jones are set to return to the coaching panel, joined by last year's victorious coaches, McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, who made The Voice UK history as the first-ever double chair. But LeAnn won't return and instead, Kelly will take her seat. The Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, actress, producer and TV personality shot to fame in the 90s as part of the worldwide pop phenomenon Destiny's Child. As a solo performer, she has sold over 40 million records globally and is recognised for chart-topping singles such as 'Dilemma', 'Stole', 'Work' and 'When Love Takes Over'. A familiar face on the small screen, Kelly has served as a judge on The X Factor UK and The X Factor USA, and as a coach on The Voice Australia. With decades of experience in the music industry, she remains a respected and influential figure in global entertainment and pop culture. "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!" Kelly said as her place on the team was announced. Sir Tom Jones welcomed Kelly's arrival, saying: "It's always a pleasure to return to The Voice UK as every year I'm reminded of the incredible talent we have in this country. I'm looking forward to sitting alongside once again, having Tom and Danny in their chair for a second series, and of course I'm excited to welcome Kelly Rowland to the panel. She's an amazing artist with a huge amount of experience to share." added: "can't wait for the new season of The Voice UK. I'm so happy to be back on it. If you thought last year was dope, this year we've got Kelly Rowland who's gonna take this season to the dopest level possible! We've got Danny and Tom who are the super dope duo, and the dopest legend of them all is back - Sir Tom Jones. The whole point of this show is to watch aspirational, ambitious singers pursue their dreams - it's a joy prescription for a healthy amount of dopamine that brings love to our lives." Emma Willis will return once again as host, with the former Big Brother presenter excited to be working with new coach Kelly. "I'm so excited to be back for another series of The Voice UK," Emma mused. "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."
