ITV says The Voice not being axed despite new series delay

The Voice UK has aired on TV for more than a decade, originally on BBC One before moving to ITV.

There have been 13 series so far, but the 14th series is yet to be released, despite being filmed in 2024.

However, despite rumours that the future of the singing competition is in doubt, ITV has denied this.

ITV says The Voice not being axed despite new series delay

According to The Sun, the new series of The Voice UK was originally pushed back until January 2026, but has now been delayed again until later this year.

A source has now told the publisher: “ITV have decided to delay airing The Voice until autumn at the earliest.

“It means there will have been more than two years between the pre-recorded auditions and the live finals.”

However, despite speculation that the new series may be its last, bosses have said this is not the case.

ITV confirmed to Newsquest that The Voice UK remains in the schedule for this year and that there is no truth to the claim that its future is in doubt.

Singing competitions are not as rife on TV as they once were, with historic shows such as The X Factor no longer airing.

Britain’s Got Talent still showcases some singing, with fellow ITV show The Masked Singer showcasing celebrity singing talents.

Who are the coaches on The Voice UK?

Only two coaches from the first series remain on the panel: Will.i.am and Tom Jones.

Will.i.am has featured in every series, with Tom Jones missing only one.

Over the series, there have been several famous musicians filling the remaining chairs, starting with Jessie J and Danny O’Donoghue.

Other coaches include Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs and Anne-Marie.

McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones were introduced in series 13 and will return for series 14, alongside Tom, Will, and new judge Kelly Rowland, replacing the outgoing LeAnn Rimes.

Kelly, 45, who previously appeared as a judge on the UK version of The X Factor, said at the time: “I am excited to join The Voice UK as a coach, and am looking forward to working with the excellent and passionate coaches the show is known for.

“I can’t wait to hear all the new talent and to go to battle for my team. Let’s go!”

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