SIR TOM JONES IS LEAVING THE VOICE UK AFTER 13 YEARS — ITV ANNOUNCES SHOCK NEW LINE-UP

The legendary singer will not return for Series 15 as ITV completely reshuffles the famous red chairs — but the broadcaster has not said that he was fired or that he wanted to leave.

After 13 years associated with The Voice UK, Sir Tom Jones is stepping away from the iconic red chair.

ITV has confirmed that the legendary Welsh singer will not return for Series 15, bringing an extraordinary era of the singing competition to an end.

The announcement came as ITV unveiled a dramatic new line-up for the next series — and fans are now facing a version of The Voice UK that will look very different without one of its most recognisable coaches.

ITV’S SHOCK NEW LINE-UP

For Series 15, Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon will take over as hosts.

The coaching panel will feature Aitch and Cheryl, both making their debuts as coaches on the show.

They will be joined by Kelly Rowland, who returns for her second series, and longtime coach will.i.am.

The new line-up represents one of the biggest changes to the programme in years.

And among the names missing from the famous red chairs is Sir Tom Jones.

ITV CALLS TOM JONES “IRREPLACEABLE”

Despite his departure, ITV’s statement was anything but cold.

The broadcaster publicly thanked Sir Tom for his years on the programme and described him as “irreplaceable.”

ITV praised the countless unforgettable moments he had given the show, saying he had brought joy to audiences and to the singers who performed for him and alongside him.

That tribute underlines just how significant Tom’s role has been in the show’s history.

He became one of the defining personalities of The Voice UK, known for his distinctive humour, straight-talking advice and decades of experience in the music industry.

BUT DID TOM WANT TO LEAVE?

This is where the story becomes more complicated.

Online claims have suggested that Tom did not want to leave the programme and that ITV effectively forced him out.

However, ITV has not publicly said that Tom was fired, nor has it confirmed that he wanted to remain on the show.

The broadcaster has simply announced the new line-up and thanked Tom for his contribution.

So while his departure may feel like a shock to longtime viewers, the circumstances behind the decision remain unclear.

What is confirmed is that his time as a coach is coming to an end.

HIS OWN WORDS MAKE THE EXIT FEEL EVEN MORE SIGNIFICANT

The departure is particularly striking because Tom previously spoke warmly about his continuing relationship with the programme.

In ITV’s 2025 announcement for the current series, he said he was looking forward to returning to The Voice UK and working alongside the other coaches.

At the time, he described the experience as a pleasure and spoke enthusiastically about discovering new talent.

Now, only a year later, ITV has announced that he will not be part of the next chapter.

A NEW ERA FOR THE VOICE UK

Series 15 is scheduled to air in 2027.

By then, viewers will see a completely different combination of personalities surrounding the famous red chairs.

Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon will lead the programme, while Cheryl and Aitch join the coaching line-up for the first time.

Kelly Rowland returns, and will.i.am remains as the show’s longest-standing coach.

Tom Jones, meanwhile, leaves behind a remarkable legacy.

After more than a decade of chair turns, auditions, emotional performances and unforgettable contestants, one of the show’s most familiar faces will no longer be sitting beneath the spotlight.

For longtime fans, the biggest question now is simple:

Can The Voice UK really feel the same without Sir Tom Jones?

The next series will provide the answer.