WILL.I.AM BACKS CAMPAIGN TO BRING SIR TOM JONES BACK TO THE VOICE UK

A growing campaign to bring Sir Tom Jones back to The Voice UK has received a major boost after fellow coach will.i.am publicly shared the petition calling for the music legend to return.

The Black Eyed Peas star, who has worked alongside Jones on the ITV singing competition, joined the fan campaign by sharing a post promoting the petition on social media.

The move has added fresh attention to a campaign that has already attracted more than 66,000 verified signatures from supporters around the world.

FANS WANT TOM JONES BACK

The petition was launched by superfan Aaron Howlett, who is calling on ITV to reinstate Jones as a full-time coach.

Howlett said he had been a fan of Sir Tom for decades and described the singer as one of the last great legends of his generation.

The campaign argues that Jones has played an important role on the programme through his experience, mentorship and relationship with contestants.

His supporters now hope the growing number of signatures — combined with support from people connected to the show — will keep pressure on ITV to reconsider his role.

WHY IS SIR TOM LEAVING?

Jones, 86, revealed earlier this month that he would no longer be a full-time coach when The Voice UK returns for its 15th series in 2027.

The singer said he did not choose to leave the programme and claimed ITV had told him the decision was connected to financial difficulties involving insurance.

He also said the broadcaster had offered him a significantly reduced role in which he would make an appearance rather than participate as a coach from the beginning.

ITV has described the next series as a new coaching line-up while thanking Jones for the many years he spent on the programme. The broadcaster has also said it remains in discussions with Jones and his team about possible involvement in the future.

WILL.I.AM AND TOM JONES HAVE SHARED THE RED CHAIRS FOR YEARS

The pair have developed a long-running relationship on The Voice UK.

Will.i.am has been associated with the UK version of the show since its launch, while Jones has returned to the programme on several occasions.

They have shared the coaching panel during some of the show’s most memorable eras, helping contestants through auditions and the later stages of the competition.

That history makes will.i.am’s decision to share the petition particularly notable to fans.

His post has given the campaign another wave of attention just as preparations begin for the show’s next series.

A NEW LINE-UP IS ALREADY TAKING SHAPE

For the upcoming series, Cheryl and Aitch are set to join the coaching line-up, while will.i.am remains part of the show.

Jones’ departure therefore marks a significant change for viewers who have become accustomed to seeing the veteran singer in one of the famous red chairs.

The campaign, however, shows that some fans are not ready to see his time on the programme end.

The petition continues to gather signatures, with supporters asking ITV to reconsider the decision and find a way for Jones to return in a full-time coaching role.

COULD THE CAMPAIGN CHANGE ANYTHING?

For now, there is no confirmed announcement that Sir Tom Jones will return as a full-time coach.

ITV has said it will continue discussions with Jones and his team about his involvement, while the petition continues to grow.

What happens next remains unclear — but with tens of thousands of fans backing the campaign and will.i.am now publicly supporting it, the push to bring the legendary coach back to the red chair has certainly gained a much bigger spotlight.

And the question fans are now asking is simple: could Sir Tom Jones really return to The Voice UK?