Rita Ora has revealed she'll be joining the coaches on The Voice UK, filling in the slot left by Kylie Minogue.

She'll judge talent alongside will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson in the fourth series of the show on BBC One.

The coaches will head to Salford in Manchester next month for the blind auditions ahead of the new series launching in January 2015.

Rita Ora / Credit: BBC

Speaking about her new role, Rita said: "So excited to be part of - and for my team to win - The Voice this series! Let's have some fun will.i.am, Tom and Ricky! I’m really looking forward to the blind auditions – and spinning in my big red chair. EXCITED!!!!”

Sir Tom Jones was also excited to see Rita on the show: "I'm really looking forward to coming back to The Voice for season four. Not only do I get to know and work with Rita, I can once again enjoy hearing and seeing the talent that comes from just about every corner of the UK. I respect and admire all those who have the guts and determination to get through each challenge that the show presents, so let's see what happens in 2015!"

Ricky Wilson added: "I enjoyed spending last winter with The Voice, it's definitely fun to be part of a show with a spinning chair. I hope Rita likes it too... I'm sure the audience will love her."

will.i.am said: “Season four of The Voice is going to be amazing! (Sir) Tom Jones is our rock, Ricky is awesome and it’s our pleasure to welcome the very talented Rita Ora. Rita is sweet, spicy and sassy - she’s going to be a great addition to the Coaches team.”

Emma Willis and Marvin Humes will once again join the show as hosts.


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