Olly Murs announced as new judge on The Voice UK after Gavin Rossdale steps down

The former X Factor star will replace the Bush frontman for the new series 
New coach: Olly Murs has joined The Voice UK judging panel
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Aime Grant Cumberbatch11 October 2017

Olly Murs is to join will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson as a judge on the The Voice UK.

The singer and presenter replaces former coach Gavin Rossdale, who stepped down after last year’s series.

Murs will join the rest of the panel when auditions kick off in Salford on October 14 and 15.

In a statement, he revealed he was ‘buzzing’ about his new gig, and fancies his chances at winning the competition.

“I’m absolutely buzzing about being a coach on The Voice UK and can’t wait to sit in the big red chair alongside will, Jennifer and Tom.

“I’m excited to mentor new artists and without doubt, I’m in it to WIN!” he said.

The Heart Skips A Beat hitmaker rose to fame on rival ITV singing competition The X Factor in 2009, where he was runner up to winner Joe McElderry.

Murs later returned as a host on the show, alongside fellow presenter Caroline Flack.

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The upcoming series of The Voice will be the programme’s second since its move from the BBC to ITV.

The channel change saw Tom Jones reinstated as a judge, after he had been dropped from the BBC version leading him to hit back at producers, calling it ‘a mistake’ after ratings fell.

This year also saw ITV launch the very first edition of The Voice Kids which saw pint-size would be popstars battle it out for a £30,000 investment in their music career.

The Voice UK returns to ITV next year.

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