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 the running for it. If the BBC got it—and managed to sign Cheryl—then it could snare loads of viewers away from "The X Factor"." ITV were planning to have "The Voice UK" as "'companion show'" for "The X Factor". On 18 June 2011, it was reported that the BBC had won the rights to "The Voice UK". In mid-2011 it was revealed that BBC would be broadcasting "The Voice" after paying £22 million. Danny Cohen, the controller of BBC One, said he wants the programme to emulate the success of "The Apprentice" and defended his decision to invest in it.