The Voice UK is preparing for one of its biggest changes in years, with a completely revamped presenting and coaching line-up confirmed for the show’s 2027 series.

ITV has announced that Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon will take over presenting duties for Series 15, replacing longtime host Emma Willis.

At the same time, the famous red chairs will welcome two new faces. Cheryl and Aitch will join the coaching panel alongside returning stars Kelly Rowland and will.i.am.

The new series is scheduled to air in 2027, marking a significant new chapter for one of ITV’s best-known singing competitions.

A New Era Behind the Red Chairs

For years, viewers have associated The Voice UK with familiar faces sitting in the show’s iconic red chairs.

That will look very different when Series 15 arrives.

ITV has confirmed that Cheryl and Aitch will make their coaching debuts, bringing two very different musical backgrounds to the competition.

Cheryl is one of Britain’s most recognisable pop stars. She first became famous as a member of Girls Aloud before developing a successful solo career.

She is also no stranger to television talent competitions, having previously served as a judge on The X Factor.

Aitch, meanwhile, brings a much more contemporary sound to the panel. The Manchester-born rapper has established himself as one of Britain’s prominent young hip-hop artists and has also appeared on reality television.

Their arrival means viewers will see an entirely new dynamic when the coaches begin competing for the strongest singers in the next series.

Kelly Rowland and will.i.am Stay

While several familiar names are leaving, two major figures will remain.

Kelly Rowland will return for her second series as a coach after joining The Voice UK for the current season.

The former Destiny’s Child star brings extensive experience from both the music industry and television.

Alongside her will be will.i.am, who remains the only original coach from the show’s first series.

His continued presence provides a direct link between the new-look programme and its history.

The final coaching line-up for Series 15 will therefore consist of:

• will.i.am
• Kelly Rowland
• Cheryl
• Aitch

ITV described the group as a combination of established industry experience and new energy as they search for Britain’s next major vocal talent.

Emma Willis Steps Away

Perhaps the biggest presenting change involves Emma Willis, who has hosted The Voice UK for many years.

She will not return as presenter for Series 15.

Her departure comes as she takes on a new role connected with Strictly Come Dancing.

Emma has become closely associated with The Voice UK, making the change particularly noticeable for longtime viewers.

Her replacement will not be one person, however.

Instead, ITV has chosen two presenters: Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon.

Alesha Dixon Returns to a Familiar World

Alesha Dixon already has extensive experience presenting and judging major British television shows.

She became famous as a member of the girl group Mis-Teeq before establishing a solo career.

She later became a judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s Got Talent, while also presenting programmes including The Greatest Dancer.

Her experience with live television, music and talent competitions makes her a familiar face to many viewers.

Now she will take on a different role at The Voice UK, guiding contestants through the competition rather than sitting in one of the red chairs.

Stacey Solomon Joins the Presenting Team

Stacey Solomon will join Dixon as the show’s other new presenter.

Solomon first came to national attention after appearing on The X Factor in 2009.

Since then, she has developed a television career of her own, becoming particularly well known for programmes including Sort Your Life Out.

Her appointment represents another significant change in tone for The Voice UK.

Rather than simply replacing Emma Willis with another single presenter, ITV is introducing a two-person presenting team.

The pair will be responsible for guiding contestants and audiences through the auditions and later stages of the competition.

Tom Jones’ Departure Marks the End of an Era

One of the most talked-about changes concerns Sir Tom Jones.

The Welsh music legend will no longer serve as a full-time coach on Series 15.

ITV publicly thanked Jones for his years on the programme, describing him as an important part of The Voice UK’s history.

Jones has been one of the show’s most recognisable personalities, and his departure represents a particularly noticeable change to the coaching panel.

Earlier reports had suggested that discussions could continue regarding some form of involvement, but ITV’s official announcement confirms that he will not be part of the full-time coaching line-up for the new series.

Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones Also Leave

The changes do not stop with Tom Jones.

McFly musicians Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, who previously shared the show’s unusual double coaching chair, will also not return for Series 15.

Their departure means the programme will move away from the coaching combination that viewers have seen during the current run.

ITV thanked both musicians for their contribution and wished them well for their future projects.

Why the 2027 Series Will Feel So Different

The scale of the changes is unusual because almost every major part of the show’s presentation is being refreshed at the same time.

The host is changing.

Two coaches are leaving.

Two new coaches are arriving.

And the presenting role is being handed to two new faces.

Only will.i.am and Kelly Rowland remain from the current coaching line-up.

That gives Series 15 a distinctly different identity before the first contestant has even stepped onto the stage.

The changes also come as ITV continues to experiment with the show’s format and search for new ways to keep the competition fresh.

The New Line-Up

When The Voice UK returns in 2027, viewers can expect to see:

Presenters:
Alesha Dixon
Stacey Solomon

Coaches:
will.i.am
Kelly Rowland
Cheryl
Aitch

This is the line-up officially announced by ITV for Series 15.

What Happens to the Current Series?

The changes will not affect the series currently being broadcast.

ITV has confirmed that the current season will continue on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player, while Series 15 is being prepared for its 2027 broadcast.

That means viewers will still see the current coaching panel before the new team takes over.

Production on the new series is already moving forward, setting the stage for the new presenters and coaches to begin their search for the next generation of vocal talent.

A Familiar Show With a Very Different Face

The Voice UK has always relied heavily on its coaches and presenters to create the personality of each series.

The red chairs may remain.

The blind auditions will remain.

The singers will still walk onto the stage hoping that at least one chair turns.

But almost everything surrounding those moments will look different in 2027.

For longtime viewers, the departure of Emma Willis, Sir Tom Jones, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones marks the end of a familiar era.

For new viewers, however, Series 15 will introduce a version of The Voice UK built around a new combination of personalities.

Cheryl and Aitch will have their first opportunity to prove themselves as coaches, while Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon will take on the responsibility of leading the programme.

Meanwhile, will.i.am and Kelly Rowland will provide continuity as the returning coaches.

The Countdown to 2027 Begins

The next series is still some time away, but the biggest question has already been answered: The Voice UK is getting a new face in 2027.

The four red chairs will belong to will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, Cheryl and Aitch.

The stage will be hosted by Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon.

And after years of familiar faces, viewers will soon have the chance to see whether this new combination can create another memorable chapter in the show’s history.

For now, one thing is certain: when The Voice UK returns for Series 15, it will look very different from the show audiences have become accustomed to.

Source:
ITV Press Centre – ITV Reveals New Line-Up for The Voice UK

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