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 outlets saw this move as a deliberate attempt by ITV to create a "TV ratings war" with the BBC. In November 2015, the BBC announced that the fifth series of "The Voice UK" would be their last. That same month, ITV announced they had acquired the rights to air "The Voice UK" for three additional series, as well as plans for two series of "The Voice Kids" starting in 2017. In 2018, "The Voice Kids" was renewed for a third series which will air in mid-2019. The Voice UK will air it's eighth series on 5 January 2019. "The Voice"