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Jessica Sansome

ITV The Voice Kids gets new coach as Mel C is replaced after one series

The Voice Kids UK is set to get another brand new coach.

Mel C is being replaced on the series when it returns to ITV later this year.

The Spice Girl made her first appearance on the show just after Christmas alongside Pixie Lott, Danny Jones, and Will.I.Am.

For the three nights, talented children from across the country took to the stage in a bid to impress the coaches in a festive special.

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And she triumphed when her act Torrin, 14, won the competition after performing Auld Lang Syne as her final song just days before New Year’s Eve.

But a full series is set to return later again at Christmas - without Mel C, who is unable to return to the show due to her upcoming tour.

It has been announced that Ronan Keating will be taking her place.

The Boyzone star will appear alongside his fellow coaches in the big red chairs.

"I’m super excited to join the coaching panel for The Voice Kids," Ronan said.

Mel C won with her act during her first stint on the show (ITV)

"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 show will return over the festive period as a three-part series, with Emma Willis back as the host.

McFly star Danny 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!

Ronan will be joining the ITV show (BBC)

"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.

"It’s such an experience for all the talented kids at the start of their career and I love nothing more than working with them and watching them shine bright."

Will.i.am continued: "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.

"The Coaches are ready for our new group of young performers, and are delighted to welcome Ronan to the team that will be making many tough decisions this season."

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