The Voice host Emma Willis set to be 'replaced by Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon' after Strictly role
More changes could be underway at The VoiceThe Voice UK could reportedly see Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon replace Emma Willis as part of a presenting shake-up in 2027.
For now, viewers will see Emma return to host the forthcoming series, which begins on Saturday August 22, 2026 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The episodes were recorded in 2024 after ITV rested the programme during 2025.
The coaching panel will feature Kelly Rowland in place of LeAnn Rimes. McFly stars Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher will return alongside will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones.
Emma has presented The Voice UK since 2014, but her television schedule has continued to expand. She hosts Love Is Blind UK with her husband, Matt Willis, and is also taking on a presenting role with Strictly Come Dancing later this year.
Are Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon replacing Emma Willis on The Voice UK?
The Mirror reports that Alesha and Stacey are being lined up to take over from Emma in 2027. The pair have already appeared together on Britain’s Got Talent, where Stacey stepped in for Simon Cowell, and their on-screen chemistry was reportedly well received by programme bosses.
An unnamed source told The Mirror: “They have brilliant energy together and are buzzing to take on The Voice UK. Everyone is really excited.”
Alesha is a pop singer and an established Saturday-night television judge through Britain’s Got Talent. Stacey first found fame as a contestant on The X Factor and has since built a presenting career that includes Sort Your Life Out.
According to reports, Stacey might take on a behind-the-scenes position similar to the role previously held by Marvin Humes, who left The Voice UK in 2016. However, ITV has not confirmed that proposed arrangement or announced how any presenting duties would be divided.
Maya Jama was previously linked with the presenting job, but the Love Island host dismissed the suggestion when asked about it. She said: “Oh yeah, so funny – I’m not hosting that.”
The Voice UK coaches could also change in 2027
Separate reports suggest the programme’s coaching line-up could look different in 2027. Danny and Tom could reportedly take a step back after two series.
A source told The Sun that other commitments had made another full series difficult for the McFly stars. Tom is working on plans to take Paddington: The Musical from London’s West End to New York, while he and Danny are also writing McFly’s eighth album.
“As much as they would have liked to return to The Voice, sadly it’s impossible,” the source claimed.
Any possible changes involving Alesha, Stacey, Danny, Tom or Aitch remain unconfirmed. The immediate focus is the 2026 series, with Emma continuing as host and the returning coaches joined by Kelly Rowland.
TV Guide has contacted Stacey and Alesha’s representatives, as well as ITV, for comment.
The Voice UK returns to ITV1 at 7pm on Saturday August 22, 2026.
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