Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Tom Jones has confirmed his exit as a full-time coach from ITV's singing competition The Voice UK after being offered a much-reduced role by the broadcaster ahead of series 15. In a statement on Instagram, the 86-year-old singer revealed that ITV cited insurance and financial difficulties and a desire to refresh the coaching panel, adding he was not thrilled about being let go. Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia, who toured alongside Sir Tom earlier this year, expressed her sadness and confusion over the broadcaster's decision during an interview on Virgin Radio UK. An ITV spokesperson praised Sir Tom for his nine years on the programme and stated that conversations are continuing with his team regarding potential involvement in the upcoming series. Sir Tom has served as a central coach on The Voice UK since its initial launch on BBC One in 2012, successfully guiding three contestants to victory during his tenure. In fullNatalie Imbruglia ‘doesn’t understand’ Sir Tom Jones’s exit from The VoiceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Sir Tom Jones supported by fellow singer after abrupt departure from The Voice
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Tom Jones has confirmed his exit as a full-time coach from ITV's singing competition The Voice UK after being offered a much-reduced role by the broadcaster ahead of series 15. In a statement on Instagram, the 86-year-old singer revealed that ITV cited insurance and financial difficulties and a desire to refresh the coaching panel, adding he was not thrilled about being let go. Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia, who toured alongside Sir Tom earlier this year, expressed her sadness and confusion over the broadcaster's decision during an interview on Virgin Radio UK. An ITV spokesperson praised Sir Tom for his nine years on the programme and stated that conversations are continuing with his team regarding potential involvement in the upcoming series. Sir Tom has served as a central coach on The Voice UK since its initial launch on BBC One in 2012, successfully guiding three contestants to victory during his tenure. In fullNatalie Imbruglia ‘doesn’t understand’ Sir Tom Jones’s exit from The VoiceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
