Former JLS singer Marvin Humes has been announced as co-host with Big Brother presenter Emma Willis on the next season of The Voice. The pair will replace former children’s TV presenter Reggie Yates and seasoned presenter and national treasure Holly Willoughby.
Confirming his appointment, Humes said in a statement: “I’m so excited to be a part of the new series of The Voice. I have always been a big fan of the show and love that musicians are given such a great opportunity to reach such a wide audience.
“I’m thrilled to be working alongside Emma and be part of a new team on The Voice. It’s going to be even bigger and better with this new series. I can’t wait to start.”
The BBC’s controller of entertainment Mark Linsey expressed his belief that Humes “is perfectly placed to encourage the acts through the competition”.
Humes made an acclaimed one-off appearance alongside wife Rochelle (cue masculine swoon) of girl group The Saturdays as guest host of This Morning just a few weeks ago – coincidentally also a show Holly Willoughby has called home. Ms Willoughby will be filling Cilla’s legendary boots as new host of a revamped for the 21st century Surprise Surprise.
The Voice will return to BBC One in early 2014 with Sir Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue and will.i.am as coaches. The show’s fourth coach is yet to be confirmed.
