THE VOICE: LEANN RIMES 'QUITS' UK SERIES AS RETURNING COACHES REVEALED

The Voice UK will return for its fourteenth series later this year on ITV1 and ITVX, with filming on the blind auditions kicking off in June.

Host Emma Willis will be back at the helm - presenting the show and presiding over the action - as each of the acts takes to the stage in the hope of turning one of the iconic red chairs. The acts are competing to ultimately win a life-changing record contract, a huge cash prize and holiday of a lifetime.

It's been revealed that LeAnn Rimes will not be returning to the famous red chairs for the upcoming series, and has decided to leave the series to focus on her career in the states. The Sun reports that bosses are now on the search for a new female singer to join the show.

The newspaper also reports that The Voice stalwarts Tom Jones and Will i am will both return, alongside McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones who joined the show last series with the show's first ever double chair. ITV are yet to confirm the coaches.

Earlier this year it was rumoured that ITV were developing a celebrity edition of the talent competition. A source told The Sun newspaper: "A celebrity version has been discussed at ITV Studios and it's been mentioned to some names to see if they’re up for it..."

In 2023 it was revealed that ITV had shelved its children's spin-off The Voice Kids after seven series. An ITV spokesperson said at the time: "The Voice Kids is taking a break.. We’re working with Lifted Entertainment on The Voice UK and development of The Voice-branded specials."

The Voice UK is available on ITVX.