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The Voice UK confirms X Factor judge as new coach after LeAnn Rimes exits
An industry icon.
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- Alex Raisbeck
Published: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at 12:03 pm
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As ITV gears up for a new season of The Voice UK, the show confirms a music industry icon and X Factor judge as their newest coach.
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Following the departure of LeAnn Rimes after only one season, The Voice UK had an empty red chair to fill before the new series.
And as excitement builds for the next instalment, ITV has confirmed who will be joining returning judges will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, and last season's new additions Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones.
In a press release from ITV, The Voice UK announced that the newest judge to join the line-up is none other than Destiny Child's Kelly Rowland.
In addition to a prolific music career both as a part of the pop supergroup and as a solo artist, Rowland already has some judging pedigree too, having served as a judge on both The X Factor UK and The X Factor USA.
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This isn't her first time in the iconic red chair either, as she has previously worked as a coach on The Voice Australia, similarly to her predecessor LeAnn Rimes.
On her new role, Rowland remarked: "I am excited to join The Voice UK as a coach, and am looking forward to working with the excellent and passionate coaches the show is known for. I can't wait to hear all the new talent and go to battle for my team. Let's go!"
Her fellow coaches were equally glowing about Rowland's inclusion, with Sir Tom Jones describing her as "an amazing artist with a huge amount of experience to share," while will.i.am said she will "take this season to the dopest level possible!"
The show, in which aspiring artists compete for the chance to win a contract with Universal Music Group and a £50,000 cash prize, is set to begin filming this summer, with broadcast details to come down the line.
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The Voice UK will return to ITV and ITVX in 2025.
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Alex RaisbeckGaming writer
Alex Raisbeck is a Gaming Writer at Radio Times, covering everything from AAA giants to indie gems. Alex has written for VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, PCGamesN and more.
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