Rapper Aitch is reportedly in advanced talks to join The Voice UK as a coach, replacing McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones. The 26-year-old Brit and Mobo Award winner, who won over viewers on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! last year, is said to be a target for ITV bosses looking to refresh the panel.
Producers believe Aitch would bring a “cool factor” to the show, with a source telling The Sun: “Aitch is very much part of the ITV family after his time on I’m a Celeb. Talks between him and The Voice started earlier this year and have been really productive. The jungle showed he is more than a one trick pony and has a softer side, even as a rapper. Now he’s keen to show off his music credentials and introduce himself to a new audience – and hopefully bring in new viewers.”
If confirmed, Aitch will join existing coach will.i.am. The departure of Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones was attributed to scheduling conflicts; a source said: “Tom and Danny loved their time on the show, but a full series is a huge commitment. Tom is back and forth from New York, working on taking Paddington: The Musical over there from London’s West End and he’s also in and out of the studio writing the eighth McFly album with Danny. As much as they would have liked to return to The Voice, sadly it’s impossible.”
The shake-up follows news that former host Emma Willis is moving to Strictly Come Dancing, with the panel and presenting line-up undergoing significant changes for the next series.
