Introduction
Over 65,000 Music Lovers Want Tom Jones Back on The Voice UK 🎤❤️
For more than six decades, Sir Tom Jones has built a career defined by an unmistakable voice, timeless songs, and a remarkable ability to connect with audiences. But in September 2026, the conversation surrounding the Welsh singer took an unexpected turn when ITV confirmed that he would not return as a coach for the upcoming 15th series of The Voice UK.
Jones had been part of the programme since its launch in 2012, apart from one season away in 2016. During those years, he became one of the show’s most familiar faces, working alongside a changing cast of coaches and helping guide contestants—including three who eventually won the competition.
Jones himself said the decision was not his choice. He explained publicly that ITV had told him the reason involved financial difficulties connected with insurance, while the broadcaster later described the change as part of a desire to refresh the coaching line-up.
The reaction from viewers quickly became impossible to ignore. A petition calling for Jones to be reinstated was created by fan Aaron Howlett on September 8. Within weeks, it had attracted more than 65,000 verified signatures, with supporters from Britain and around the world sharing personal reasons for wanting to see the legendary singer return.
Even fellow coach Will.i.am publicly supported the campaign, adding another remarkable chapter to Jones’s Voice UK story.
Whether ITV ultimately changes its decision remains uncertain. But the petition has already demonstrated something powerful: after years of performing, Tom Jones still has an extraordinary connection with music lovers—and many are not yet ready to hear the final note of his Voice UK journey.