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The Voice UK is a singing competition where aspiring singers showcase their vocal abilities in front of a panel of celebrity judges. The show is renowned for its unique format, in which coaches select participants solely based on their voice during blind auditions.
As the show returns for season 13, viewers can look forward to a mix of returning favorites and new faces among the coaches. Emma Willis, who has been the host since 2014, will continue to guide the audience through the competition.
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The Voice UK host Emma Willis's career
Emma Louise Willis was born on March 18, 1976, in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. She has established a career as a broadcaster. Willis, known for her work on various television and radio platforms, has become a familiar name in the United Kingdom. Her career began with modeling at the age of 15 for companies such as Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue, GAP, and Chanel, before transitioning to television.
Willis first gained recognition as an MTV presenter in 2002, which led to opportunities in the television sector. She has hosted various shows, including Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, and the spin-off series Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
Emma Willis' journey on The Voice UK
In 2014, Emma Willis was announced as the new host of The Voice UK, replacing Holly Willoughby. This marked a shift in her career from hosting Big Brother to a more structured talent show format. Willis has continued to host The Voice UK, even after its move from BBC One to ITV in 2017. She also hosted The Voice Kids from 2017 to 2023.
Outside of The Voice UK, Emma Willis has hosted a variety of shows such as Prize Island, Reality Bites, What Would Be Your Miracle?, Cooking with the Stars, and The Circle. Additionally, she is a regular guest presenter on This Morning and Loose Women and co-hosts Love Is Blind: UK with her husband, Matt Willis.
Emma Willis has expressed her excitement for the 2024 season of The Voice UK. In a statement released on August 29, she said:
"Viewers can expect a really fun series packed with incredible talent. The energy this year is higher than usual, and I think fans of the show are going to love what we've got in store."
Alongside Emma Willis as the host, season 13 will feature returning judges Will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones, who has been with the show since it began. They will be joined by new judges LeAnn Rimes, Tom Fletcher, and Danny Jones.
LeAnn Rimes, famous for hits like How Do I Live, brings her country music expertise to the panel. Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, members of the British pop band McFly, also join this season. This year, Will.i.am is introducing his AI assistant, Fyilicia, to help mentor his team.
Interested viewers can watch the new season of The Voice on ITV starting Saturday, August 31, 2024.
