The Voice UK have recruited a former X Factor judge to become the show’s latest superstar coach.
MailOnline can reveal Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland, 44, has signed up to the long running ITV show in replacement of LeAnn Rimes, 42, who quit this year after just one season.
The Grammy Award-winning singer, who starred in the girlband alongside Beyoncé and Michelle Williams, is ‘thrilled’ to be the programme’s latest addition after previously serving as a judge on The X Factor UK in 2011, as well as The Voice Australia.
Kelly joins longtime panelists will.i.am, 50, and Tom Jones, 84, and McFly co-stars Danny Jones, and Tom Fletcher, both 39, who are all returning to the show when auditions begin in the UK this summer.
Singer Kelly has had previously experience on a UK judging panel when she appeared with Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos on The X Factor, and two years later established herself on the US version of the show with music boss Simon Cowell.
Not only famed for global hits Say My Name, Survivor, and Independent Woman with Destiny’s Child, Kelly also celebrates a successful solo career with singles Dilemma, Stole, and Work.
The Voice UK have recruited former X Factor judge Kelly Rowland who will be joining the coaching panel this series (pictured 2024)
The Grammy Award-winning singer, who starred in the girlband alongside Beyoncé and Michelle Williams, is ‘thrilled’ to be the programme’s newest addition (pictured 2013)
Kelly joins The Voice UK in replacement of singer LeAnn Rimes (pictured) who quit the show after just one series
A TV source told MailOnline: ‘The Voice UK are so excited Kelly is joining the panel.
‘She’s an international superstar who knows how to spot talent with history on shows of this kind.
‘Her experience is unmatched, and bosses are hoping she brings a new energy to the show which will be felt not only by the hopefuls auditioning but also the viewers watching at home.
‘The coaching panel are really thrilled too, especially will.i.am who thinks Kelly joining is the best thing to happen in years.’
The Voice UK, presented by Emma Willis, has been running on ITV for over 13 years and has featured stars including Meghan Trainor, Olly Murs, Jessie J, and Anne-Marie on the panel.
While the coaches have changed over the years, will.i.am and Tom Jones have remained the show’s longest serving judges, having been on the series since its beginning.
It was revealed that LeAnn had left the show after one series last month to focus on her career in the US and appearances on the American version as a mentor alongside Sheryl Crow.
McFly stars Danny and Tom will once again share a seat on the upcoming 14th series after their act Ava Mannings won the show last year.
Not only famed for global hits Say My Name, Survivor, and Independent Woman with Destiny’s Child, Kelly also celebrates a successful solo career with singles Dilemma, Stole, and Work
Tom Jones remains one of the longest serving judges after appearing on the coaching panel alongside will.i.am since the show’s launch in 2012
McFly stars Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher are confirmed to return when filming begins later this summer alongside Kelly, the show’s newest addition
Singer Kelly has had previously experience on a UK judging panel when she appeared with Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos on The X Factor (pictured March 2025)
The Voice UK will be Danny’s first TV gig since the fallout from his drunk BRIT Awards kiss with former Love Island star Maura Higgins.
Danny and Maura were caught on film sharing an embrace at a music after party, which subsequently rocked the star’s marriage to wife Georgia Horsley.
The couple, who share son Cooper, haven’t pictured each other on their social media pages since the incident but are believed to still be living together at their new London home.
Bassist Danny, who joined The Voice UK in 2024, met Maura during his appearance on I’m A Celeb last year, which saw him crowned King of the Jungle.
He apologised for any wrongdoing in a statement posted to Instagram saying he ‘regretted’ putting his family in such a position.
