Cheryl is reportedly in negotiations to join The Voice UK as a coach for its 16th series on ITV, with filming expected to begin next month. The former X Factor judge has been absent from primetime television for six years, last appearing as a dance captain on BBC's The Greatest Dancer in 2020.
Talks in final stages
According to The Sun, filming of series 16 gets under way on September 11 in Manchester, with the Girls Aloud star said to be in the final stages of signing up. A source told the publication: "Every year producers ask Cheryl to go on the show and it's a polite 'no' as the timing has never quite been right. This year it's different. She feels ready to re-enter the spotlight and talks are now in the final stages."
The source added: "Things could come crashing down but with three weeks to go until filming kicks off, the production team is working on the assumption she will be doing it. It helps that long-term friend will.i.am will be beside her on the panel."
Other potential changes
The fifteenth series of The Voice UK launches on ITV on Saturday, August 22, with Kelly Rowland joining as a coach alongside Danny James, Tom Fletcher, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am. Reports also suggest that Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon could step in to replace Emma Willis as host, according to The Mirror.
Emma, who has fronted The Voice UK since 2014, co-hosts Love Is Blind UK on Netflix with her husband Matt Willis and is set to take on a presenting role with Strictly Come Dancing when it returns in September. The Mirror reports that Alesha and Stacey are being lined up to take over from Emma in 2027.
An unnamed source told The Mirror: "They have brilliant energy together and are buzzing to take on The Voice UK. Everyone is really excited." An ITV spokesperson declined to comment on the proposed new line-up. The Voice UK series 15 kicks off on Saturday, August 22 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
