Ronan Keating will replace Mel C on the coaching panel of The Voice Kids when it returns later this year.
The Boyzone star will appear alongside Will.i.am, Pixie Lott and Danny Jones in the big red chairs, replacing the Spice Girl, who is unable to go back on the show due to her upcoming tour.
Ronan, 44, said: “I’m super excited to join the coaching panel for The Voice Kids.
“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 ITV show will return at Christmas in search of new talent aged between seven and 14.
Mel C triumphed in the last series of the show when her act Torrin, 14, won the competition after performing Auld Lang Syne as her final song just days before New Year’s Eve.
The programme will return as a three-part series, with Emma Willis back as the host.
McFly star Jones 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 show championing our superstars of tomorrow.”
Will.i.am said: “Every year the level of talent of the kids who audition keeps getting better, and The Voice Kids 2022 is sure to kick up the wow factor yet again.”
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