The Voice UK reportedly won’t be returning to TV screens until 2026, with the ITV show having also welcomed a new judge in a huge shake-up

Fans of The Voice are going to have to wait much longer for the new series to air, it’s been revealed.

The hit talent show usually airs during the autumn months on ITV, but according to reports, The Voice won’t be back on TV screens until 2026.

The Sun has reported that the programme will be back in January and will air during the weekend, with TV bosses in the midst of switching up the schedule.

That’s not the only big change happening, as The Voice is also due to welcome a new judge, who will make their TV debut during the upcoming series.

American singer Kelly Rowland will be joining The Voice as a new mentor, following the exit of LeAnn Rimes, who left to focus on her career in the US and has now joined the American edition of The Voice.

Kelly will join will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones on the red chairs, as well as McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, who joined the show last year.

Destiny’s Child singer Kelly has previously judge on The X Factor and also been a coach on The Voice Australia in the past.

Speaking about her latest career venture, Kelly said: “I am excited to join The Voice UK as a coach, and am looking forward to working with the excellent and passionate coaches the show is known for.

“I can’t wait to hear all the new talent and to go to battle for my team. Let’s go!”

Emma Willis will be back on hosting duties, as she helps the mentors to search for their next winner, who will take home a £50,000 cash prize and be awarded a record deal with Universal Music.

Emma said of the upcoming series: “I’m so excited to be back for another series of The Voice UK. It’s one of the most joyful shows to work on – full of passion, talent and of course those unforgettable moments when the chairs turn.

“With our brilliant coaches returning and the utterly fabulous Kelly Rowland joining the panel, I know this series is going to be something really special.”

The Voice UK is due to begin filming again during the summer. The show is produced by Lifted Entertainment, a part of ITV Studios, and airs on ITV1 and ITVX.

The Voice UK is available to watch on ITVX.