The Voice UK is set to debut a rewind button in its upcoming 14th season, allowing coaches to reconsider their decisions after a performer leaves the stage without a chair turn. The show returns to ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday, August 22.
New Coach and New Twist
Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland joins the coaching panel, replacing country singer LeAnn Rimes, who departed after one season. She sits alongside Tom Jones, will.i.am, and McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones.
Kelly's arrival was teased in a trailer showing a mysterious coach arriving for a blind audition. The rewind button is the other major change, giving coaches a second chance to turn for an act they initially passed on.
Coaches React to Rewind Button
Host Emma Willis said: "I think it's always a good idea to bring in fresh elements to keep a format like ours evolving. Having sat in those chairs myself, I know the pressure the coaches can feel." She added: "There are times when you finish a round and regret not spinning. This acts as a nice little safety net for them."
Tom Jones issued a four-word response: "It's a good addition," before adding: "To have the power to offer a second chance is a great thing." Danny Jones called it "a total game-changer!" saying: "It's brilliant because it gives us that extra bit of power to right a wrong." Tom Fletcher commented: "We've all had those moments where we've watched a performance back and thought, 'What were we doing?!' So, it's a great safety net and is guaranteed to make things more interesting."
Kelly Rowland's Take
Newcomer Kelly admitted: "That button is dangerous! Because as a coach, you're constantly thinking about the artists you didn't turn for and wondering, 'Did I get that one wrong?' Everyone loves a second chance and I do too." The button is expected to bring a new dynamic to the competition, giving fans a reprieve from moments when a hopeful gets no chair turns.
