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Sir Tom Jones dropped from The Voice UK after 13 years

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Rachel Joseph/Shutterstock (14689936l) Tom Jones 'The Voice UK' TV Show, Series 8, Episode 2, UK - 07 Sep 2024 The Voice UK, is a British ITV singing competition television series, which employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances and guide their teams of selected artists through the remainder of the series. The new series sees something of a shake-up to the format, with a new line-up of award-winning judges which include international music icon LeAnn Rimes, and homegrown superstars Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher, from pop band McFly, in the first ever two-person chair. They join returning coaches - will i am, and Sir Tom Jones.
ITV bosses are believed to have axed Sir Tom Jones as a full-time coach (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)

Sir Tom Jones has reportedly been axed as a full-time coach on The Voice UK after more than a decade on the hit ITV show.

The 86-year-old music legend has appeared on the programme since it first launched in 2012.

However, for the next series of filming, Sir Tom will not have his own team or chair.

ITV bosses are said to want a major shake-up of the coaching line-up, with plans for the Welsh singer to instead feature in a ‘different capacity’.

A source told The Sun: ‘ITV absolutely love Sir Tom and they’re working very hard behind the scenes to make this work.’

Meanwhile, another source added: ‘Everyone loves Sir Tom but there was a feeling that the upcoming series needed a major refresh.’

The 86-year-old music legend was originally part of the first series of The Voice in 2012 (Picture: James Shaw/REX)

Previously, it was rumoured that rapper Aitch could replace the outgoingDanny Jones and Tom Fletcher, both of whom are leaving.

Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl is also set to be returning alongisde will.i.am and Kelly Rowland.

Kelly made her debut on the current series, while will.i.am has been part of the show since it first launched on BBC One in 2012.

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