Emma Willis’ replacement ‘revealed’ as she quits The Voice after 12 years

| Live News reporter Published July 17, 2026 11:06pm Updated July 17, 2026 11:13pm Strictly host Emma Willis has announced that she is leaving ITV’s The Voice UK (Picture: ITV) Emma Willis has reportedly quit The Voice after spending more than 12 years as host, with a major presenter in line to replace her. The 50-year-old is said to have confirmed that she is leaving The Voice UK after presenting the singing competition since it launched on ITV in 2014. Her supposed departure comes after Emma landed a new role on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, where she is set to join Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. Now, according to The Sun, Maya Jama is said to have emerged as the frontrunner to replace her. The Love Island host has allegedly held a number of meetings with ITV producers in recent months before now being offered the role. ‘There have been a lot of approaches to Maya from various networks, including ITV, and shows in the UK and Stateside,’ a source said. Maya Jama is reportedly in line to replace Emma (Picture: Jonathan Hordle/ITV/Shutterstock) Emma has presented the singing competition since it launched on ITV in 2014 (Picture: ITV) ‘The Voice producers and her did have meetings but because of her other commitments the conversation didn’t progress. ‘Right now, she and her management are evaluating all of the opportunities and planning her next moves.’ Currently, it is still not yet known whether Maya will accept the opportunity, as the 31-year-old is weighing up other projects, including in the US. The Voice would mark Maya’s second ITV primetime entertainment show after she fronted Simon Cowell’s Walk The Line, which aired in 2021 for a single series. The next series of The Voice UK is due to film this autumn and is expected to have a refreshed look. Maya’s previous ITV hosting duties included Simon Cowell’s Walk The Line in 2021 (Picture: ITV) Emma’s move to leave The Voice UK comes after she joined Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year (Picture: PA) This comes after coaches Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher – stars of the boy band McFly – are also said to be leaving the programme. ITV has not confirmed who will replace Emma, and Maya has not publicly commented on the reports. Earlier this year, Maya split from Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias after spending 18 months together. The couple called time on their romance just three weeks before Maya flew to Inverness to film The Celebrity Traitors. Metro has contacted ITV, Emma and Maya for comment. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Arrow MORE: England fans claim team ‘deserved to go out’ after car crash celebrity Wonderwall TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.