The Voice UK's glamorous new coach Kelly Rowland joins host Emma Willis in first look images as it finally returns to screens a year after auditions were filmed

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First look images of The Voice UK have been released, with new judge Kelly Rowland bringing the glamour to the panel for the 14th series.

The Destiny's Child songstress, 45, has replaced LeAnn Rimes, who stepped down after just one season.

Kelly looked amazing in a plunging blue satin peplum top and matching pencil skirt as she posed alongside her fellow judges and host Emma Willis, ahead of the show's launch on Saturday.

ITV will finally air the series after it was pushed back multiple times. The judges filmed the first part of auditions last year.

Of what she will bring to the panel, Kelly said: 'I’m the coach who wants to get to know you, not just your voice. I’m not necessarily looking for the perfect voice. I’m looking for an artist that makes you feel something.

First look images of The Voice UK have been released, with new judge Kelly Rowland bringing the glamour to the panel for the 14th series

Kelly joins Will.i.am, Danny Jones , Tom Fletcher and Tom Jones in the red seats, while Emma Willis will return as host

'There’s so much negativity in the world so if I make the contestants feel stronger, more confident and seen, that’s what I will do.'

Kelly joins Will.i.am, Danny Jones, Tom Fletcher and Tom Jones in the red seats.

Emma, 50, said of Kelly joining the team: 'We’re back. Kelly Rowland has joined us and she’s just incredible. She’s everything you’d want from a coach.

'I was in awe of her! Then we’ve got the other brilliant coaches who work so well together. I think every series we get more and more out of them and their dynamic.

'Then of course, we’ve got all the things that everyone knows and loves about The Voice UK.'

Kelly achieved initial global superstardom in the late 1990s as a founding member of Destiny's Child, before launching a successful solo career.

She also served as a judge on The X Factor and enjoyed a multi-year tenure as a coach on The Voice Australia.

Last June it was reported the start date had been postponed until the start of this year. The launch was moved once again in February.

ITV will finally air the series after it was pushed back multiple times. The judges filmed the first part of auditions back in 2024

McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones after back after winning last year's series with their contestant

Will.I.Am posed for a photo

Tom Jones returns for the 14 series of The Voice, which starts on Saturday

The Voice last aired in 2024 and Danny and Tom led their act, Ava Manning, to victory.

The singer secured a Universal record deal, £50,000 in prize money, and a luxury holiday to Universal Resort in Orlando.

The Voice UK airs Saturdays from August 22, 7pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV & STV Player.