ITV reveals first look at The Voice UK series 14 as Kelly Rowland joins coaches and Emma Willis returns to host
The new series is coming soon...Kelly Rowland is joining The Voice UK as the only new coach for series 14, taking the place of departing star LeAnn Rimes.
Tom Jones, will.i.am and McFly bandmates Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones will all return. That gives the programme a confirmed panel for the forthcoming run, although Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones’ future on The Voice UK remains uncertain amid speculation that they may not appear in series 15.
The Voice UK confirmed line-up for series 14
Kelly’s appointment was first announced in a social media post last year. A new first-look picture now shows her alongside the four returning stars ahead of the programme’s return.
The former Destiny’s Child singer replaces LeAnn, who is leaving the ITV competition after one series.
Meanwhile, in another addition to the new series, the Rewind button will be introduced. It will give each coach one chance during the Blind Auditions to change their mind about an act who has left the stage without a single chair turn, ITV has said.
If a coach thinks they’ve made a mistake, they can hit the button to bring the act back.
Questions remain over series 15
While the coaches for series 14 are now confirmed, the following series could bring further changes both on screen and behind the famous red chairs.
Hosting is another unresolved issue. Emma Willis has presented The Voice UK for the past nine years, but she is now preparing to co-present Strictly Come Dancing with Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.
Emma will return to host series 14 of The Voice UK. However, it’s been suggested that Emma could leave the show after series 14 to concentrate on her new BBC role.
But, her departure has not been officially confirmed.
The Sun has claimed Maya Jama has been approached to present The Voice UK from series 15. ITV has not confirmed that Maya will take over.
The broadcaster said last month that discussions about talent for series 15 were continuing and that any official announcement would be made in due course.
When does The Voice UK return?
The Voice UK will return to ITV1 and ITVX later this year, although ITV hasn’t announced an exact launch date.
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Emma’s first series as a Strictly Come Dancing presenter is also awaiting an official start date. The BBC competition will return in mid-September, based on its usual schedule.
