Post by Tony on Sept 11, 2013 23:26:38 GMT -7
Kylie Minogue joins 'The Voice' UK - Tom Jones, will.i.am to stay
Kylie Minogue will be a coach on The Voice UK next year.
The pop superstar and the BBC confirmed the news today (September 11), alongside the return of Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am to the panel.
"I'm very excited to become a coach on The Voice UK," Minogue said.
"I love the concept of the show and have been an avid viewer of both series."
She added: "The search for new talent is such an important aspect of the music industry and The Voice UK gives us all a part to play in that.
"Will I be competitive? Probably more than even I imagine! Watch this space!"
will.i.am said: "While I will miss Danny and Jessie, I'm excited to be returning for season three and to work with Kylie and Tom.
"Together we will mix it up and bring new energy and ideas to the show."
Jones added: "I'm really looking forward to series three of The Voice UK and although I'll miss Jessie and Danny, Kylie and the fourth coach will be a welcome addition to the line-up."
BBC controller of entertainment commissioning Mark Linsey said: "Kylie is a hugely respected figure within the world of music and will be a fantastic addition to The Voice UK.
"She is a true pop icon and her longevity in the industry is testament to her creative and musical ability."
Head of Entertainment for Wall to Wall Moira Ross said: "In terms of pop royalty, it really doesn't get much better than Kylie.
"With more than two decades of global success under her belt, I know she'll bring something truly special to the coaching line-up."
The final coach for the series, which airs on BBC One in January 2014, will be announced "in due course".
The pop superstar and the BBC confirmed the news today (September 11), alongside the return of Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am to the panel.
"I'm very excited to become a coach on The Voice UK," Minogue said.
"I love the concept of the show and have been an avid viewer of both series."
She added: "The search for new talent is such an important aspect of the music industry and The Voice UK gives us all a part to play in that.
"Will I be competitive? Probably more than even I imagine! Watch this space!"
will.i.am said: "While I will miss Danny and Jessie, I'm excited to be returning for season three and to work with Kylie and Tom.
"Together we will mix it up and bring new energy and ideas to the show."
Jones added: "I'm really looking forward to series three of The Voice UK and although I'll miss Jessie and Danny, Kylie and the fourth coach will be a welcome addition to the line-up."
BBC controller of entertainment commissioning Mark Linsey said: "Kylie is a hugely respected figure within the world of music and will be a fantastic addition to The Voice UK.
"She is a true pop icon and her longevity in the industry is testament to her creative and musical ability."
Head of Entertainment for Wall to Wall Moira Ross said: "In terms of pop royalty, it really doesn't get much better than Kylie.
"With more than two decades of global success under her belt, I know she'll bring something truly special to the coaching line-up."
The final coach for the series, which airs on BBC One in January 2014, will be announced "in due course".
