The Voice UK (series 4) The Voice UK (series 4) The Voice UK is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The fourth series started on 10 January 2015. Emma Willis and Marvin Humes return as hosts, alongside coaches will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson. Kylie Minogue didn't return due to touring commitments and was replaced by Rita Ora. The series was won by Stevie McCrorie of Team Ricky. On 22 March 2014, Kylie Minogue confirmed that she would not be returning for another series, however when asked if she would return if filming dates were moved she said "I would
The Voice UK first came to the public eye when the BBC revealed that it was exploring the possibility of acquiring the rights. However, ITV was also interested as it was concerned that "The X Factor" could lose ratings after Simon Cowell, Cheryl and Dannii Minogue left the panel. ITV were said to be afraid that the show with would "upstage" theirs. It was reported by "The Sun" that BBC and ITV were in a "bidding war" for "The Voice UK". "The Sun" Colin Robertson and Leigh Holmwood stated that ITV were "nervous", "fearing" that "The Voice UK" could "undermine" the "X Factor".