ITV The Voice Kids gets new coach as Mel C is replaced after one series
21.01.2022 - 15:38
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The Voice Kids UK is set to get another brand new coach.
Mel C is being replaced on the series when it returns to ITV later this year.
The Spice Girl made her first appearance on the show just after Christmas alongside Pixie Lott, Danny Jones, and Will.I.Am.
For the three nights, talented children from across the country took to the stage in a bid to impress the coaches in a festive special.
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And she triumphed when her act Torrin, 14, won the competition after performing Auld Lang Syne as her final song just days before New Year’s Eve.
But a full series is set to return later again at Christmas - without Mel C, who is unable to return to the show due to her upcoming tour.
It has been announced that Ronan Keating will be taking her place.
The Boyzone star will appear alongside his fellow coaches in the big red chairs.
"I’m super excited to join the coaching panel for The Voice Kids," Ronan said.
"I feel part of The Voice family already after a phenomenal experience doing the show in Australia.
"The Voice Kids is amazing and I’m truly passionate about nurturing young talent. Bring it on!"
The show will return over the festive period as a three-part series, with Emma Willis back as the host.
McFly star Danny said: "The Voice Kids is always the highlight of the year for me.
"This series I’m sure we’re going to find another bunch of amazing young talent, and it’s going to be a real pleasure to have Ronan alongside us as we find ourselves a new little superstar."
Pixie added: "I’m so excited to be back in the red chair for our magical show!
"Every year the voices blow me away and I feel so lucky to be a part of such an incredible