{
  "id": 6330806,
  "title": "Tom Jones Says He Was Fired From ‘The Voice UK’: ‘I Did Not Want to Leave’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/tom-jones-says-he-was-fired-from-the-voice-uk-i-did-not-want-to-leave",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T21:10:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tom-jones-fired-the-voice-uk-1236335967/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sir Tom Jones, the 86-year-old Welsh singer, recently disclosed that ITV, the network hosting his popular show The Voice UK, informed him he would no longer serve as a full-time coach for the show's 15th series. In an Instagram post, Jones expressed his surprise and disappointment, stating he did not seek this change. He explained that ITV cited \"financial difficulty with insurance\" as the reason behind the decision. Later, the network presented the change as an attempt to refresh the coaching lineup. Jones admitted he would have preferred to stay, writing, \"I love the show and really appreciate the audience.\" ITV offered him a smaller role that would not involve competing from the start, but Jones was not keen on that option. He concluded, \"There's never a good time to fire an 86-year-old who's still pretty good at his job.\" Despite ITV's statement that they value their partnership with Sir Tom Jones, they have not yet determined his exact role in the upcoming season of The Voice UK. Since the show's debut in 2012, Jones has been a consistent presence, coaching three winners during his tenure. Known for his hit songs \"It's Not Unusual\" and \"What's New Pussycat?,\" Jones continues to make significant contributions to the music industry.",
  "summary": "\"There's never a good time to fire an 86-year-old who's still pretty good at his job,\" the gospel-rock singer wrote on his Instagram.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}