“LOVE YA, TJ!” — OLLY MURS SPEAKS OUT AFTER TOM JONES’ SHOCK EXIT FROM THE VOICE UK

Olly Murs has sent an emotional message to Sir Tom Jones after the music legend confirmed he did not want to leave the ITV singing show — and fans are still questioning the decision.

The shake-up at The Voice UK has sparked a wave of reactions, and now former coach Olly Murs has made his feelings about Sir Tom Jones clear.

Tom, 86, confirmed in September 2026 that ITV had decided to end his 13-season run as a coach on the popular singing competition. The Welsh music legend said he loved the show and had not wanted to leave.

Among those responding was Olly, who spent five years as a coach himself before leaving the programme in 2023.

His message was short, but it carried plenty of affection.

“Love ya TJ  I know how much that show means to you mate. Absolute legend and one of the very best to ever sit in that chair.”

OLLY KNOWS HOW IT FEELS

Olly’s words resonated with fans because he has experienced a similar departure.

When he left The Voice UK in 2023, he said the decision had not been his and admitted he was shocked by the news.

His public support for Tom therefore brought a personal perspective to the latest controversy surrounding the show’s coaching line-up.

For viewers who enjoyed seeing the two singers together, Olly’s message was also a reminder of an era of the programme that many fans are reluctant to leave behind.

WHY TOM JONES IS LEAVING

Tom said ITV had told him that financial difficulties relating to insurance were behind the decision. He also said the broadcaster later referred to wanting to refresh the programme with a new coaching line-up.

According to Tom, he was offered a much-reduced role but was not keen on appearing only briefly rather than coaching contestants throughout the competition.

ITV has said it enjoyed working with him and indicated that discussions about possible future involvement had taken place.

Tom’s departure marks a significant change for a coach who had been associated with the programme since its early years.

 FANS ARE NOT READY TO SAY GOODBYE

Following Tom’s announcement, viewers took to social media to express disappointment and call for him to return.

Some also mentioned Olly, saying they missed his presence on the panel and would welcome a reunion of familiar coaches.

Others questioned whether a refreshed line-up could maintain the connection that long-serving judges had built with the audience.

Whether ITV will bring Tom back in another capacity remains uncertain. For now, Olly’s message has added another heartfelt voice to the conversation.

Do you think Sir Tom Jones should return to The Voice UK — and would you like to see Olly Murs back in his red chair, too?