Boy George and Paloma Faith have been confirmed as the new coaches on The Voice UK.
The duo are replacing new X Factor judge Rita Ora and Sir Tom Jones, who has been a coach on The Voice UK since the first series but has now left the show.
They will join returning coaches Ricky Wilson and will.i.am on the revamped panel.
"I'm thrilled and excited to be a coach on The Voice UK," Boy George said. "I'm a huge fan of the show and have watched and engaged with it from series one.
"If I can help someone to win I will be delighted. What a wonderful opportunity to share my experiences and help someone move forward with their musical career. I can't wait to sit in that chair!"
Meanwhile, Faith talked up her previous experience of breaking stars, saying: "I'm really excited about working with creative people who are there not just to be great singers, but also innovative personalities and performers.
"I have a long history of helping break artists as in my club nights I booked Kate Nash, Adele, and The Noisettes before they hit the big time and four of my band members have gone on to pursue successful solo careers.
"I'm really looking forward to getting my teeth into something that cultivates the talents of another person and takes the focus off myself for a bit."
It kind of turned people against Rita a little bit as well.
All I heard was praise for Rita last year but I don't really remember how critics responded to her.
I really hope they make episodes shorter and less drawn out. In fact, that could go for the whole series. Their problem is that it gets repetitive and boring and once the auditions are over the format gets stale.
All I heard was praise for Rita last year but I don't really remember how critics responded to her.
I really hope they make episodes shorter and less drawn out. In fact, that could go for the whole series. Their problem is that it gets repetitive and boring and once the auditions are over the format gets stale.
Queen Paloma better revitalise it.
Exactly. Whereas it was the complete opposite for Jessie. It can be hit or miss.
