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Tom Jones departure from The Voice UK

Overview

Singer Tom Jones has been removed from his role as a permanent mentor on the British television program ‘The Voice UK’. Jones, who has been with the show since 2012, expressed shock and disappointment, stating he was informed of the decision by ITV without prior warning.

Jones claimed the departure was due to “financial difficulties related to insurance,” whereas media reports and network suggestions indicate the move is intended to “refresh” the show with a new coaching lineup. While ITV has proposed a reduced role for Jones involving guest appearances, the singer has expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the alternative.

Following the news that Jones will not return as a full-time coach for the 2027 series, a petition to keep him on the coaching panel has surpassed 82,000 signatures.

ITV is planning a major overhaul for the show’s 15th series. The new coaching lineup will feature Cheryl, rapper Aitch, and returning coaches Kelly Rowland and Will.i.am. Additionally, Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon are set to join the show, replacing Emma Willis, who is transitioning to host ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. While Jones will not be a full-time coach for the upcoming season, ITV representatives noted that discussions regarding his potential involvement in future seasons are ongoing.

Entities

The Voice UK · ITV · Tom Jones · Sir Tom Jones · Cheryl

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Sir Tom Jones petition reaches 82,000 signatures after The Voice UK exit news

    Over 82,000 people have signed a petition to keep Sir Tom Jones on The Voice UK after ITV announced a coaching overhaul for the 2027 series.

  2. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Tom Jones removed from The Voice UK coaching lineup

    Singer Tom Jones has expressed disappointment after being removed from his coaching role on The Voice UK, citing a lack of warning regarding ITV's decision to refresh the show's lineup.

  3. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tom Jones removed as permanent mentor from The Voice UK

    Tom Jones has announced he is being removed as a permanent mentor from ‘The Voice UK’ by ITV, citing insurance-related financial issues as the reason for his departure.

Sources

denbighshirefreepress.co.uk · femeia.ro · freepressseries.co.uk · hellomagazine.com · huffingtonpost.co.uk · iltalehti.fi · metro.co.uk · newsmonkey.be · northwalespioneer.co.uk · nouvelles-du-monde.com · promiflash.de · seher.no · world-today-news.com

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