Sunday 15 September 2013

Big Brother's Emma Willis replaces Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates on The Voice UK

Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates are the latest to jump from The Voice UK ship, making way for Big Brother presenter Emma Willis to fill their shoes.
Holly, 32, confirmed the news late on Saturday afternoon, saying that she was leaving the singing talent show in 'safe hands' with Emma, 37.
The This Morning host wrote: 'Hi, I wanted you to be the 1st to know, after much consideration, I will not be returning for series 3 of The Voice UK.
Jumping ship: Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates leave The Voice UK after two series
Jumping ship: Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates leave The Voice UK after two series
'I’ve had two wonderful years on the show and I feel very privileged to have been a part of it. Finding the right balance between my work and family life is my priority and this has contributed to my decision.
'I look forward to watching the next series from my sofa, and I wish everyone the best of luck,' Holly wrote, 'I leave you in the safe hands of the beautiful @Emma_Willis ...congratulations my darlin girl! Xxx'.
Emma was equally pleased, and shared her happiness on Twitter the day after hosting the Celebrity Big Brother Live Final for Channel 5.
Replacement: Big Brother's Emma Willis has been announced as one of the presenters for series three of the singing show
Replacement: Big Brother's Emma Willis has been announced as one of the presenters for series three of the singing show
  
Announcement: Holly tweeted the news on Saturday afternoon
Announcement: Holly tweeted the news on Saturday afternoon


'I am insanely excited to be joining the team @BBCTheVoiceUK What a bonkers year it's been,' Willis tweeted on Saturday. 'Can't wait to get started!!!'
She also thanked Holly for the well wishes: '@hollywills thanks chick, I will of course be chewing your ear off about it... X'
Emma started her career on MTV in 2002 and has since worked on ITV's This Morning, Loose Women, and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! before taking over the Big Brother reigns from Brian Dowling.
Excited: Emma shared her joy shortly after Willoughby via Twitter
Excited: Emma shared her joy shortly after Willoughby via Twitter

In with the new: Kylie Minogue has been brought in as a new judge on The Voice UK panel
In with the new: Kylie Minogue has been brought in as a new judge on The Voice UK panel

Reggie, 30, will also be leaving after serving as co-presenter for two series. He said: 'I've had a fantastic time on the last two series of The Voice UK and I wish all the team the best of luck for the new series.'
The next season will feature new faces on the judging panel to replace Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue. So far Kylie Minogue has been announced as one of the global stars to join Will.i.am and Tom Jones, but the final mentor has yet to be revealed.
The BBC have confirmed that Emma's co-presenter will be announced this week.

The third series of The Voice UK returns to BBC One in January 2014.
Shake up: Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue will not be returning for the third series, but Will.i.am and Tom Jones will
Shake up: Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue will not be returning for the third series, but Will.i.am and Tom Jones will

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