The Voice UK Faces Second Delay Amid ITV Uncertainty
The future of the popular singing competition The Voice UK is under scrutiny as ITV has reportedly decided to delay its upcoming series for the second time. Originally airing on the BBC from 2012 to 2016, the show moved to ITV and has since broadcast 13 series, with a 14th in production. However, insiders reveal that this new batch of episodes has been pushed back to autumn at the earliest, creating a significant gap of over two years between pre-recorded auditions and live finals.
Insider Sources Reveal Potential Resting of the Series
A source close to the production stated, "ITV have decided to delay airing The Voice until autumn at the earliest. It means there will have been more than two years between the pre-recorded auditions and the live finals." This delay has led to discussions about potentially resting the series after its 14th run. Speaking to The Sun, the source added, "People are now openly talking about The Voice being rested once its upcoming 14th series airs. For now, ITV are insisting the long-awaited series will air, but it isn’t exactly a good look."
History and Notable Participants of The Voice UK
Over the years, The Voice UK has featured a high-calibre lineup of coaches from the music industry, including:
- will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones, who have been with the show since its inception.
- Stars such as Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Hudson, and Meghan Trainor have also served as judges.
- The most recent panel included Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, LeAnn Rimes, and McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, with Emma Willis as host.
The show has launched the careers of several winners, including AVA, who won in 2024 and released the single The Long and Winding Road. Other notable winners are Leanne Mitchell and Kevin Simm, while BRIT Award-winner Becky Hill also gained fame through the competition.
Upcoming Series and Behind-the-Scenes Insights
For the next series, former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland will join the panel as a coach. Behind the scenes, executive producer Moira Ross, who has worked on five series of The Voice UK, shared her experiences in an exclusive interview. She discussed her new series KPOPPED and reflected on her time with the show, saying, "It's some time ago now, but I made five seasons of The Voice when it first launched in the UK. That was my sort of insight into A-list superstar music talent." Regarding Sir Tom Jones, she added, "Tom is the ultimate professional, and it was always a privilege to hear him sing. Even in rehearsals, it was just an absolute privilege, so it never felt like a job that show."
ITV has been contacted for comment on the delays and future of The Voice UK, but no official statement has been released at this time. The uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over one of Britain's most iconic talent shows.
