ITV The Voice set to axe two celebrity coaches in ‘gutting’ shake-up as series returns

Two celebrity coaches on singing competition The Voice UK are claimed to have been axed from the forthcoming series.

The popular show will return to ITV for a 12th series in November with coaches will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Anne-Marie and Olly Murs. However, it is set to be the last series with two of the stars as bosses plan a shake-up of the panel.

Olly Murs announced last month that he will not be taking part in the 13th series, which will air next year. He told The Mirror: “I got the call to say I won’t be back on the show, and it’s a bit of a shock, to be honest. I didn’t expect that.”

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He added: "They’ll find someone great, I’m sure. But am I going to miss it? Yeah. Did I want to leave? No. Will I still watch the show? Of course, but it’ll be sore thinking that could have been me."

It has now been claimed by The Sun that Anne-Marie, who released her third studio album Unhealthy earlier this year, will now also no longer return to the 2024 series as producers plan to revamp the line-up.

A source is said to have told the publication: “Anne-Marie has loved being part of the show but producers want to give the series a refresh. ITV wants to ensure that the show pulls in teens, so they are always looking at who is hot in the music world."

Representatives for the singer have not yet commented on the reports, but Anne-Marie instead took to social media this evening to share her excitement ahead of her upcoming tour. The singer posted on X: “16 DAYS UNTIL TOUR STARTS IN