Two boyband stars replacing Olly Murs on The Voice as ITV introduces show first
The Voice UK has revealed two McFly stars will replace Olly Murs.
The hit talent competition will return later this year with three brand new coaches joining will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones on the hunt for a musical superstar. Host Emma Willis will also return to ITV screens.
GRAMMY Award winner and internationally acclaimed artist LeAnn Rimes joins the coaching line up, replacing Anne-Marie, and making The Voice UK history, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones will fill the fourth coaching spot in a double chair, following the axing of Olly.
As one half of BRIT Award winning group McFly, Tom and Danny will join forces in a huge first for the talent competition. Both musicians will have to agree in order to turn the chair and decide together who they want to represent.
LeAnn, Tom and Danny join Tom and will.i.am (ITV)
Tom and Danny will take on a double chair in a show first (ITV)Danny, who recently won the latest series of The Masked Singer, is no stranger to the show having coached on The Voice Kids for six series.
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Tom and Danny said: “To be making The Voice UK history as the first ever double chair combo is going to be epic and we're both ready for the challenge. And of course, we couldn't ask to be in greater company than our fellow Voice family members Emma, will, sir Tom and LeAnn. Roll on the talent!"
LeAnn added: "I'm truly excited and grateful to take on the role of coach on The Voice UK’ and to be joining an epic panel of coaches. Being able to work with and nurture emerging, vibrant talent in the UK represents a new chapter of my heart felt connection with the wonderful fans I've had deep ties with for decades. I'm looking forward to offering my heart and guidance, sharing what I've learned through my own musical journey, and discovering the extraordinary talent that the UK is renowned for."
Olly Murs hit out at ITV last year after being axed from The Voice, as he revealed he was left "shocked and gutted" by the decision.
"I’m gutted. I got the call last week to say I won’t be back on the show, and it’s a bit of a shock, to be honest. I didn’t really expect that to come," he told The Sun.
"I don’t want to bulls**t my fans or bulls**t people who watch the show, and say, 'Oh, it was an amicable decision to leave — I’ve got lots of things on next year, I can’t do it any more.' "Did I want to leave? No. Will I still watch the show? Of course, but it’ll be sore thinking that could have been me."
During his time on The Voice, Olly won the series twice after successfully mentoring his chosen artists. He joined in 2017 and appeared on the panel alongside Will.I.Am, Sir Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson, Meghan Trainor and Anne-Marie.
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