Sir Tom Jones 'dropped' from The Voice UK after 13 years in massive panel shake-up
The Welsh singer hopes to remain on the show in some formSir Tom Jones has ‘lost his full-time coaching role’ on The Voice UK amid a major panel revamp, according to reports.
It’s been claimed the 86-year-old singing legend will have no team or red chair when series 15 is filmed.
However, insiders have said that talks are being had over a smaller position. This could keep Tom involved in finding new singers.
The news follows Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher’s reported exit from the ITV programme’s coaching line-up.
Rapper Aitch is expected to replace the McFly pair, while Cheryl Tweedy is reportedly joining as another new coach.
Kelly Rowland and will.i.am are both set to return, forming the proposed line-up for the next series.
Sir Tom Jones ‘dropped’ from The Voice UK
Sir Tom has been associated with the talent show since it launched in 2012. He missed the 2016 series, when Boy George took his place, before returning for ITV in 2017.
Since then, Tom has remained a regular presence in one of the programme’s famous red chairs. And he’s very popular with viewers to boot.
But a source told The Sun: “Everyone loves Sir Tom but there was a feeling that the upcoming series needed a major refresh.”
Welsh singer Tom is said to be ‘disappointed’, but he apparently remains eager to stay connected with the programme.
Meanwhile, an insider told us: “ITV absolutely loves working with Sir Tom. They are in talks with him and are hopeful he will return to the series.”
TVGuide has contacted ITV for comment.
The Voice UK series 15: Cheryl and Aitch tipped for the chairs
The Voice UK has just returned to ITV after two years off screen. The current judging line-up is Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher in a joint red chair, Kelly Rowland, Tom and will.i.am.
In July, it was revealed that Danny and Tom have decided to step away from the ITV show. It has since been claimed that Girls Aloud star Cheryl could replace them.
Cheryl’s reported appointment would mark her first British television appearance in six years. Kelly is expected back for a second series after making her debut during the current run.
Will.i.am has served as a coach since the original BBC launch in 2012. Rapper Aitch is also being tipped to join the line-up.
Filming for The Voice UK series 15 is due to begin in Manchester on Friday. The new series is scheduled to air in 2027.
The current run is attracting around two million viewers on ITV each Saturday night. If the reported plans proceed, it will be Tom’s last series with his own team and chair.
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The Voice UK continues at 7pm on ITV1 on Saturday September 12, 2026.
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