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Tom Jones Claims He Was Fired From 'The Voice UK' Over Financial Issues
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In Short: Sir Tom Jones has accused ITV of firing him from 'The Voice UK' due to a 'financial difficulty with insurance,' a claim the network has not yet addressed.
ITV has yet to comment on the changes to 'The Voice UK,' but The Sun newspaper reported that Cheryl, formerly Cheryl Tweedy and Cheryl Cole, is being considered as a potential replacement for Jones. Jones, however, is not thrilled about the idea of appearing in a reduced capacity. "They are offering a much-reduced role where I would make an appearance but without being actually involved from the start, and I'm not thrilled about that," he added in a statement to Digital Spy.
Jones's statement has garnered support from fellow celebrities, including former 'The Voice UK' coach LeAnn Rimes, who wrote, "go… you legend!" with a fire emoji. In the most recent series of 'The Voice UK,' Jones features as a coach alongside McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, as well as US rapper Will.i.am and Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland. ITV is hopeful that Jones will return for the upcoming series, according to a source reported by the Press Association.
Jones's claims have sparked debate about the show's future. "They now say in the press they wanted to 'refresh' the show, and with a new coaching line-up there wouldn't be a chair for me," Jones continued in his statement. "To be clear, I did not want to leave The Voice as I love the show and really appreciate the audience," he added, suggesting that the decision was made for creative reasons rather than financial ones.
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- 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.
- In a statement posted on Instagram, the Welsh singer alleged that he was removed from his coaching role on The Voice because of a “financial difficulty with insurance.” Jones did not elaborate on the issue, but suggested that it was wrong of ITV to brief that he was removed from the show because of a creative refresh.
- Jones has been a coach on The Voice since its first season on the BBC in 2012.
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- After reports that Tom Jones wouldn't appear on a new season of The Voice UK set to air next year, the Welsh crooner has released an explosive statement telling his side of the story.
- "The reason given is because of a financial difficulty with insurance," Jones further claimed, addressing ITV's response to reports of him not returning for a new season.
- I'm out." while former The Voice UK contestant Karl Loxley wrote: "The best thing about being on The Voice was getting the chance to work with you @realsirtomjones.
- Jones’ acts have won the series three times in those 14 years.