Meet the all-singing The Voice UK 2024 coaches

But there are a few new faces this time around to keep things interesting, including the first ever double-act in McFly bandmates Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher.

The former has some experience with the format, having previously been a coach on The Voice Kids, but explained to press how this adult version is different in one crucial way.

"The biggest difference between this and The Voice Kids is that the kids come onto the show purely for their passion for singing, so there’s less pressure and it’s all about having fun," he explained.

"With the adults, there’s a record deal at the end of it all, so you’ve got a lot more responsibility as a coach. The similarity is that all the talent is amazing, you get the same awesome buzz when you’re putting someone through."

American singer-songwriter LeAnn Rimes has made the journey across the pond to participate in this latest edition of The Voice UK – and was amazed at how quickly she became enamoured with the experience.

"I knew I was going to enjoy it, but not as much as I have," she explained. "I love connecting with all of the artists, finding songs they connect to and creating these performances.

"For me it’s not just about creating performances but creating moments that are really powerful."

With the auditions kicking off on ITV1 and ITVX tonight, Saturday 31st August, read on for all the information you need to know about The Voice UK 2024 coaches.

The Voice UK coaches

will.i.am

Age: 49

Instagram: @iamwill

will.i.am has been a judge on The Voice UK since its inception in 2012, and has remained a judge on the series ever since. He has also appeared as a judge on The Voice Australia as well as The Voice Kids.

The judge rose to fame as the lead member of Black Eyed Peas and has had a number of hit singles and albums over the course of his career.

"The talent level this series is blazing - it's next level," said will.i.am ahead of the season launch. "We have a lot of great artists this year to showcase."

Having won as coach last year with Jen & Liv, the coach is "looking to shed light on my artists dreams and to give them a path".

He added: "Every year someone realises they can fix themselves through the world of music, shed light and inspire other folks.

"When you realise that you can bring your own self joy and in the process you can bring joy to other people, providing them with an escape. Everyday a star is born, I know that sounds corny but it’s true."

Sir Tom Jones

Age: 84

Instagram: @realsirtomjones

Sir Tom Jones has been a coach on The Voice UK since it began in 2012. He returned as a coach on the series in 2013, 2014 and in 2015, before he was replaced by Boy George when the show aired on the BBC.

He later returned in 2017 when the show moved to ITV.

As ever, Jones is "always listening" for an act that will surprise him, "something that is not run of the mill".

"Sometimes people want to sound like someone else, but I want someone individual and natural," he explained.

Jones added: "What amazes me is the brilliant voices that we discover every single year. This year we have a fresh bunch of singers and that’s what we are looking for.

"I look at The Voice being an amazing platform for our homegrown singers to showcase to the world."

LeAnn Rimes

Age: 42

Instagram: @leannrimes

LeAnn Rimes joins The Voice UK as a new coach but this isn't her first rodeo on the chair, having been a coach on the Australian edition of the talent show.

Rimes is a decorated singer-songwriter who originally rose to fame as country singer before moving into pop later down the line.

Having sold over 48 million records worldwide, many will recognise plenty of her music from the likes of Can't Fight the Moonlight, How Do I Live and You Light Up My Life.

Speaking of joining the UK coaching panel, LeAnn said: "It just feels like a second home to me now and everyone is so welcoming here."

On her acts, she continued: "I think I have a lot of very individual artists which is so important.

"I feel like all of my artists have a strong sense of self and they don’t try to copy anything that they have heard before. They all have a strong sense of who they are and are unique – of course they have great voices and a lot of soul."

Tom Fletcher

Age: 39

Instagram: @tomfletcher

Tom Fletcher joins The Voice in a joint coaching position with fellow McFly band member Danny Jones as they share a seat in a UK first.

Best known for being a member of McFly, Fletcher has written 10 UK number one singles and 21 top 10 singles and is credited to have written songs for the likes of One Direction and The Vamps.

Fletcher is also an author, having penned a number of children's books.

Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about joining the show, Tom said: "I'd seen Danny on The Voice Kids and been down and watched him a couple of times down at the studio, and it was an amazing experience.

"Being able to look in on that, and obviously this is the first time they've had the double chair in the UK. Me and Danny have been standing on stage next to each other for 21, nearly 22 years, so it just felt like an amazing opportunity to sit next to my partner in crime and have an amazing time."

On sharing a chair and decision-making duties with his bandmate, Fletcher added: "There hasn’t really been any disagreements but we only get 90 seconds to make our choice, so sometimes we might second guess ourselves, whilst trying to figure out what each other are thinking.

"You never want to talk over someone's performance, so we’re trying to work out each other's facial expressions."

Danny Jones

Age: 38

Instagram: @dannyjonesofficial

Danny Jones is a singer-songwriter, also best known for being a member of McFly. But Danny is no stranger to The Voice, having coached on the kids edition from 2017 to 2023.

Beyond McFly, Jones has released a number of solo work and released his debut single Is This Still Love in 2018, which peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart.

"I've loved pitching with my mate," Danny said about his love of being a coach on The Voice.

"Pitching on your own to the talent is hard but pitching with your mate is amazing. You've got someone to bounce off, it's really cool."

The Voice UK airs Saturday 31st August at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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