Australian pop sensation Tones and I is set to join Channel Seven's The Voice as a guest mentor for the upcoming season, according to a new report from The Australian. Sources close to the production have confirmed that the 32-year-old singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, has already been seen filming segments for the forthcoming series.
Return to The Voice After Five Years
This marks the first time since 2019 that the Dance Monkey hitmaker has appeared on the popular singing competition. She will reportedly coach hopefuls during the 'rejects round,' where contestants who initially failed to secure a spot get a second chance to impress the judges and advance in the competition.
Star-Studded Judging Panel
Tones and I will join returning judges including Spice Girl Melanie C, Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, American musician Richard Marx, and Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke. The blind auditions for The Voice Australia were completed in February, with the new season scheduled to premiere on Seven and 7Plus during the second half of the year.
Personal Life Developments
The professional announcement comes amid speculation about changes in the notoriously private singer's personal life. It appears Tones and I may have quietly parted ways with her husband of three years, Jimmy Bedford, in what sources describe as a typically low-key fashion.
Wedding Anniversary Passes Without Acknowledgement
The couple tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Indonesia in March 2023, but their third wedding anniversary passed this month without any public acknowledgement from either party. In another telling sign of a potential separation, Tones has deleted the Instagram post she dedicated to Jimmy last year on their second anniversary.
At that time, she shared a photo of the couple looking affectionate in a hotel room, with Tones clutching a bouquet of flowers while gazing adoringly at her husband. The caption read 'Two years married to the GOAT.' While the post remains visible on her Facebook page, it has been removed from her Instagram account.
Social Media Clues
A closer examination of their social media activity reveals that the couple have unfollowed each other on various platforms. The Daily Mail has reached out to both Tones and Jimmy for comment regarding their relationship status, but neither has publicly addressed the speculation.
Background of the Relationship
The pair originally tied the knot in Bali three years ago, with the pop star sharing the news with her social media followers at the time. Tones and I had announced her engagement to Jimmy in January 2021, revealing they had been dating for approximately eighteen months.
Jimmy Bedford, known to friends as 'Bedders,' is a former bricklayer and player for the Victorian football team Frankston Bombers. Throughout their relationship, he has traveled with Tones and I on her worldwide tours, working as her stage technician.
Previous Public Statements
During a July 2021 appearance on the now-axed Kyle and Jackie O Show, Tones spoke glowingly about her relationship with Jimmy. She told hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson that he was 'the perfect person' for her and described how he had transitioned from bricklaying to becoming her stage tech while completing his university studies.
'He comes on tour with me as my stage tech. He lives with us. He plays footy for Frankston Bombers. He's my best friend. He's hilarious,' she said at the time, expressing clear affection for her partner. The contrast between these past statements and current developments has fueled speculation among fans and media observers.
