The Voice UK (series 6) Former coach, Sir Tom Jones hinted that he could possibly return to the programme after the show had moved to ITV. On 17 July 2016, another former coach, Jessie J, ruled herself out of returning to "The Voice UK" for the sixth series, after speculation of her returning to the show. Wilson later confirmed that he would not be involved with the show for series 6 later in the month. On 28 September, the coaching line-up was confirmed as will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Gavin Rossdale, with Jones also returning. On her appointment, Hudson commented, "I couldn't be more excited to join
The Voice UK purely on their voice and their voice alone. It's really feel-good and the coaches are incredible." Devised by John de Mol, the creator of "Big Brother", "The Voice" is based on the Dutch TV programme "The Voice of Holland" and is part of "The Voice" franchise, being based on the similar US format. The BBC were "desperate" to get "The Voice UK" after they axed "So You Think You Can Dance". According to Anita Singh from "The Daily Telegraph", the BBC have spent £22 million on buying the rights to the show, which will last two years. Of the amount