Former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland will join the coaching panel for the 2025 edition of The Voice UK. She takes over from American country singer LeAnn Rimes, who appeared in the 2024 series. Rowland will sit alongside returning coaches will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, and McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, who shared coaching duties last year.
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Rowland expressed her excitement about joining the ITV show, saying she looks forward to working with the “excellent and passionate” coaching team. Sir Tom also welcomed the addition of Rowland, praising her as “an amazing artist” with valuable experience. He added that it’s a pleasure to return each year and witness the remarkable talent found across the UK.
Rowland rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of Destiny’s Child and has since enjoyed solo success, with two UK number one singles and a chart-topping album. She is also remembered for her role as a judge on The X Factor UK, where she helped form Little Mix, who went on to win the 2011 series. She previously coached on The Voice Australia between 2017 and 2020.
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Emma Willis will return as host of the show, which offers contestants the chance to win a recording contract with Universal Music Group, £50,000, and a luxury holiday to Universal Studios Resort in Florida. Filming begins this summer, with broadcast details to be announced soon.
