Sir Tom Jones dropped from The Voice UK after 13 years

| Live News reporter Published September 7, 2026 9:15pm Updated September 7, 2026 9:31pm ITV bosses are believed to have axed Sir Tom Jones as a full-time coach (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Sir Tom Jones has reportedly been axed as a full-time coach on The Voice UK after more than a decade on the hit ITV show. The 86-year-old music legend has appeared on the programme since it first launched in 2012. However, for the next series of filming, Sir Tom will not have his own team or chair. ITV bosses are said to want a major shake-up of the coaching line-up, with plans for the Welsh singer to instead feature in a ‘different capacity’. A source told The Sun: ‘ITV absolutely love Sir Tom and they’re working very hard behind the scenes to make this work.’ Meanwhile, another source added: ‘Everyone loves Sir Tom but there was a feeling that the upcoming series needed a major refresh.’ The 86-year-old music legend was originally part of the first series of The Voice in 2012 (Picture: James Shaw/REX) Previously, it was rumoured that rapper Aitch could replace the outgoingDanny Jones and Tom Fletcher, both of whom are leaving. Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl is also set to be returning alongisde will.i.am and Kelly Rowland. Deals of the Day Topman’s new-season collection has arrived and prices start at just £10 An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 Kelly made her debut on the current series, while will.i.am has been part of the show since it first launched on BBC One in 2012. Arrow MORE: The Chase star Paul Sinha admits inescapable part of ITV series is ‘horrible’ Arrow MORE: X Factor insider: ‘It would be a shame to bring back Poundland version of show’ Arrow MORE: Michelle Keegan replaced by Doctor Who star after ‘exiting’ ITV drama TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.