Emma Willis has been confirmed to return to host The Voice UK for series 15 after landing the Strictly Come Dancing presenting gig.
On Friday, the new line-up for the ITV series was revealed with returning coaches Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones stepping back into their red chairs.
Joining the four male artists is global superstar Kelly Rowland, who is set to bring fresh energy and fierce competition to the mix.
However host Emma is making a surprising return after being tipped to quit the series after landing the big Strictly presenting gig on BBC One.
The presenter, 50, is set to host Strictly Come Dancing alongside Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe on Saturday and Sunday nights after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down last year.
But it seems Emma is not bored of The Voice UK yet, despite hosting the show for 12 years, as it is revealed she is set to make her grand return later this year.
It was previously reported Love Island host Maya Jama was up for The Voice gig.
Emma Willis has been confirmed to return to host The Voice UK for series 15 after landing the Strictly Come Dancing presenting gig
On Friday, the new line-up for the ITV series was revealed with returning coaches Sir Tom Jones , will.i.am, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones and global superstar Kelly Rowland joining
ITV producers may now face the headache that could be an awkward primetime TV clash if they decide to air this autumn as host Emma would go head to head with herself on rival networks.
ITV have yet to announce a launch date for the series but have revealed there is a new twist for the coaches to look forward to.
The celebrity coaches will have one chance at using their new Rewind button during the blind auditions to change their mind about an act who had left the stage without a single chair turn.
If a coach realises they have made a mistake, they can hit Rewind, bring the act back, and offer them a place on their team.
The Voice last aired in 2024 and Danny and Tom Fletcher led their act, Ava Manning, to victory.
The singer secured a Universal record deal, £50,000 in prize money, and a luxury holiday to Universal Resort in Orlando.
It seems Emma has a busy year ahead with Strictly starting this autumn, returning to The Voice UK and hosting hit dating show Love Is Blind UK.
It was confirmed earlier this year that Emma, who has previously hosted the likes of Big Brother, will still appear on Love Is Blind despite her other commitments.
Netflix confirmed that the star and her husband Matt Willis will remain as hosts of the show, which they have been presenting together since 2024 and is due to return to screens later in 2026.
In the exciting new trailer, Kelly seems to throw herself straight into the show as she cheers on acts and competes with the other coaches
The presenter, 50, is set to host Strictly alongside Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe on Saturday and Sunday nights after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down last year
In May, the BBC confirmed Emma, Josh, 43, and Johannes, 39, are the brand-new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.
The unlikely trio will take over from outgoing hosts Tess and Claudia after they stepped down at the end of last year, following a rigorous audition process.
The news was confirmed on Strictly’s official Instagram page, with the trio coming together earlier this year.
The caption read: ‘It’s official….September 2026.’
In the video, Emma and Johannes kissed each other on the cheek as they sat on stools, before Josh was invited over to join them.
‘It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Strictly – I’ve cheered and danced along from my sofa for years – so to be stepping into the Strictly ballroom is something I can’t quite comprehend,’ said Emma of her new role.
‘It’s impossible to fill the shoes that Tess and Claudia have left behind – two wonderful, iconic women who have been the beating heart of Strictly for so long.
‘I can only hope that we are able to help to steer the ship as beautifully as they have, into this new chapter.’
She added: ‘I can’t wait to spend my weekends with Josh and Jojo, the incredible dancers and the judges. Fingers crossed for a 10 from them!’
Josh, who is a fan of the show and competed as a contestant on the 2024 Christmas special, said he was ‘giddy with excitement’ to have won a presenting slot.
‘Dancing the Charleston dressed as a penguin for the 2024 Christmas Special of Strictly remains my career high point, so I am giddy with excitement, honoured and a little overawed to be given the chance to step into the biggest shoes in television,’ he said.
‘I adore Emma and Jojo and can’t wait to spend my weekends with them. I’ll dust off the penguin costume.’
Johannes said that being given the opportunity to host was ‘beyond anything I ever imagined’.
He said the long-running show ‘has always stood for joy, heart, and togetherness’, and he feels ‘deeply honoured to now help carry that magic forward’.
It was confirmed earlier this year that Emma will still host Love Is Blind with husband Matt Willis despite her other commitments
He added: ‘To do it alongside the formidable Emma Willis and the utterly brilliant Josh Widdicombe makes it even more special.
‘I’m ready-sequins, nerves, and all…please bear with me.’
Emma was the first of the trio to be signed by BBC bosses after a shortlist of presenters underwent chemistry reads and screen tests over the course of the last few weeks.
Josh emerged as the shock favourite to host the BBC dance show alongside Emma after impressing bosses.
Johannes, one of Strictly’s most beloved professional dancers, who has been part of the show since 2018, will take on presenting duties for the first time.
Partnered with Alex Kingston last year, Johannes will not have a celebrity partner this year as he takes on the role of a roving reporter, although he will be participating in group dances.
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