'I didn't want to leave The Voice', says Sir Tom Jones

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In Short: Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones has angrily denied he wanted to leave the popular singing competition.

Sir Tom Jones, the legendary Welsh singer, has vehemently denied that he wanted to leave The Voice, a popular singing competition he has been a part of since its inception in 2012.

Jones, known for hits like 'Delilah' and 'She’s A Lady,' claims that ITV made the decision to remove him from his coaching role due to 'financial difficulty with insurance,' a claim ITV has not yet addressed.

In a statement posted on Instagram, Jones expressed his love for the show and his appreciation for the audience, stating, 'To be clear, I did not want to leave The Voice as I love the show and really appreciate the audience.

The 86-year-old singer is currently appearing on the 14th season of The Voice UK, alongside will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, and McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, with rumors suggesting he may not return for the 2027 series.

What's confirmed

(A rep for ITV did not immediately reply to a request for comment.) “The only thing I know right now, is that there’s never a good time to fire an 86-year-old who’s still pretty good at his job.” Olly Murs, who sat on the judging panel with Jones for several seasons, expressed his support for his former colleague.

What's still developing

ITV has yet to comment on the changes to The Voice, but The Sun newspaper reported that Cheryl (formerly Cheryl Tweedy and Cheryl Cole) is being eyed as Jones’ replacement.
Sir Tom Jones is known for his booming baritone voice — and he has certainly used it to call out ITV ‘s decision to fire him from The Voice UK.
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Welsh singer says he was offered ‘much-reduced role’ in 2027 series but ‘wasn’t thrilled about it’ Welsh singer says he was offered ‘much-reduced role’ in 2027 series but ‘wasn’t thrilled about it’ Sir Tom Jones has angrily claimed that ITV has “fired” him as a fixed coach on The Voice despite his desire to remain a part of the singing competition.
Famous for hits including “Delilah” and “She’s A Lady”, Jones has enjoyed a successful music career spanning more than six decades.
After almost a decade on ITV’s version of “The Voice U.K.,” rumors emerged over the weekend that Jones would not be rejoining the next season, prompting him to make his statement.
In the last series Sir Tom was a coach alongside McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, US rapper Will.i.am and Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland Sir Tom, who is known for hits including Green Green Grass of Home and What's New Pussycat?, has enjoyed a successful music career stretching over six decades.
Sir Tom Jones has revealed he was fired from The Voice UK, and the currently airing 14th season appears to be his final appearance on the judging/coaching panel.

Sources

Times of Indialink