The Voice UK's Rewind button 'scrapped' as bosses introduce brand new twist
It's all change at The Voice UKThe Voice UK is already dropping its brand new Rewind button in the Blind Auditions for a brand new twist, according to reports.
It’s said that the coaches on the next series will gain instant control after a contestant earns the coveted four-chair turn.
The change, called the Lockdown button, will remove the familiar moment when successful singers hear competing pitches before choosing their preferred team.
The new move also joins an extensive Voice UK coaching and hosting overhaul, giving viewers a very different competition.
Cheryl and Aitch are said to be joining Kelly Rowland and Will.i.am after the shock exits of Tom Jones, and Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher.
How The Voice UK ‘Lockdown’ button works
According to The Sun, the Lockdown button will only come into play when an act persuades all four coaches to turn. A coach will then be able to press it and immediately secure that singer for their team.
The performer would therefore no longer decide between coaches after hearing each panel member’s pitch. Instead, one coach could settle the decision before any battle for the contestant begins.
For viewers, the suspense would move from the singer’s final choice to whether a coach uses the button. The switch could also make four-chair turns more consequential than before.
It’s also been said that the Rewind button will be dropped completely.
Sir Tom Jones exits in The Voice UK panel overhaul
Filming for the next series of The Voice UK is now underway. News of the apparent Lockdown button comes after Sir Tom Jones’ shock exit from the ITV show.
The Welsh singer first joined the programme in 2012 as one of its original coaches.
It is believed Girl Aloud star Cheryl will take his chair, while rapper Aitch will join after McFly coaches Danny and Tom leave.
Emma Willis is also bowing out after her long-running presenting role on The Voice UK. This weekend, she begins hosting Strictly Come Dancing.
Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon are thought to be stepping in as co-hosts. This will give the programme two presenters instead of its familiar solo host format.
TVGuide has contacted ITV for comment.
The Voice UK continues at 6.10pm on ITV1 on Saturday September 19, 2026.
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