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The Voice UK is turning up the volume for its upcoming season with a major shake-up to the judging panel, and fans are buzzing. Global superstar Kelly Rowland has officially signed on as a new coach, replacing LeAnn Rimes, who stepped down from the show earlier this year after just one season in the famous red chair.
Best known for being one-third of Destiny’s Child alongside Beyoncé and Michelle Williams, Rowland brings serious music industry experience and star power to the ITV talent competition. With four Grammy Awards under her belt and a string of solo hits, she’s no stranger to the spotlight, or talent shows, for that matter.
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Kelly previously served as a judge on The X Factor UK back in 2011, where she mentored acts including Little Mix during their early rise to fame. She also had a stint on The Voice Australia, making her more than familiar with the high-pressure chair-turning format. Now, she’s taking her talents to the UK edition and says she’s “thrilled” to be joining the iconic show.
She later went on to become a judge on The X Factor UK in 2011 Credit: Ken McKay/Talkback Thames/Rex/Shutterstock
“I’m so excited to be joining The Voice UK family,” said Rowland in a statement. “British audiences are some of the best in the world, and I can't wait to discover the next big star and help them reach their full potential.”
Rowland joins returning coaches will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, and McFly’s Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher, making this the first time two members of McFly have appeared together as full-time coaches on the panel. The fresh mix of musical backgrounds, from pop and rock to R&B and soul, promises an exciting new dynamic for the upcoming season.
Auditions for the new series are set to begin this summer across the UK, with blind auditions filmed in front of a live studio audience. ITV producers are reportedly “delighted” with the new lineup and expect the addition of Rowland to boost ratings and bring a fresh burst of energy to the long-running franchise.
LeAnn Rimes, who joined The Voice UK last year, cited personal commitments as the reason for her departure. While her time on the show was brief, she mentored some memorable performances and left her mark on the format.
With Kelly Rowland now stepping in, fans can expect powerhouse vocals, heartfelt advice, and plenty of sass when The Voice UK returns later this year. One thing’s for sure, the competition just got fierce.
