Carol Vorderman slams ITV's 'terrible decision' after Tom Jones' axe from The Voice UK
Tom recently spoke out about ITV's decisionCarol Vorderman has condemned ITV’s decision to remove Tom Jones from The Voice UK after 13 years.
The Countdown star responded beneath Tom’s Instagram statement, where he said the departure was not his choice.
Olly Murs also backed Tom Jones after his The Voice UK exit, adding support from another former coach.
Carol cited seeing him perform at Car Fest while praising his enduring ability.
Carol Vorderman backs Tom Jones after ITV decision
Carol’s verdict focused on Tom’s continuing strength as a live performer.
She wrote: “Terrible decision imho… I saw you perform at Car Fest and you remain simply incredible and A LEGEND. You ARE The Voice.”
Her message followed Tom’s criticism of how ITV handled his departure after 13 years.
Many commenters had also offered support beneath his post.
Carol’s intervention brought another prominent television figure into the disagreement.
Tom Jones says he was blindsided by The Voice UK decision
Tom said he still loved the programme and its audience, making clear he had not sought the exit. He said ITV had made the decision earlier but had informed him only recently.
According to Tom, the broadcaster attributed the move to financial difficulty involving insurance.
He also said ITV had publicly presented the overhaul in the press as an attempt to refresh the programme.
Under that planned line-up, no full coaching chair would remain for him, Tom said.
He described an alternative as a much-reduced role, involving an appearance without participation from the beginning. The singer made clear that proposal did not please him.
Tom ended his statement: “So the only thing I know right now, is that there’s never a good time to fire an 86-year-old who’s still pretty good at his job.”
Olly Murs supports former The Voice UK colleague
Olly’s backing carried personal context because he coached on The Voice UK from 2018 until 2023.
He told Tom: “I know how much that show means to you mate. Absolute legend and one of the very best to ever sit in that chair.”
His response echoed Carol’s admiration, while drawing on his own years beside Tom on the coaching panel.
Carol attacked the decision itself, while Olly emphasised Tom’s attachment to the show.
Together, their messages turned a panel change into a public disagreement over Tom’s treatment.
The Voice UK coaching panel faces a wider revamp
The Voice UK change forms part of a wider reported shake-up involving several coaching chairs.
The Sun previously reported that rapper Aitch would replace McFly pair Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher in the future.
Both McFly musicians are reportedly leaving the programme. Cheryl is also reportedly set to return to primetime television as a coach.
will.i.am and Kelly Rowland are both reported to be returning.
The Voice UK continues at 7pm on ITV1 on Saturday September 12, 2026.
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