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The Voice Australia is changing things up a bit for its third season. Judges Delta Goodrem and Seal have taken their leave of the show and have been replaced by Australia’s original Pop Princess and ARIA Hall of Famer, Kylie Minogue and Grammy Award-winning artist, will.i.am.
The announcement was made via The Voice Australia’s Twitter earlier today.
Our @kylieminogue is coming home and joining #TheVoiceAu in 2014! http://t.co/CyQHm8eKGd
— The Voice Australia (@TheVoiceAU) November 26, 2013
WILL.I.AMAZING news! http://t.co/4bY4xYUUCV is also joining #TheVoiceAu in 2014! @iamwill
— The Voice Australia (@TheVoiceAU) November 26, 2013
Miss Minogue, who currently sits in the red chair on the British version of the global talent franchise, said that she was looking forward to coming home. “I am so excited to be coming home,” she said. “I look forward to spending time in Australia, getting up close and personal with new talent and working alongside the three amazing artists: Ricky, Joel and will.i.am.”
Sitting alongside Minogue on the British version and making his way Down Under as well, will.i.am said, “It is an honour to join The Voice Australia as a Coach working alongside Kylie Minogue, Ricky Martin and Joel Madden. Australia is a highly creative country and a place with many good memories that have shaped my music career.”
Returning judges Joel Madden and Ricky Martin both expressed their joy at the new additions to The Voice’s judging panel.
https://twitter.com/JoelMadden/status/405266485133574144
🎶@kylieminogue @JoelMadden @TheVoiceAU This is going to be amazing. Big hug to the 3 of you. Hey @iamwill start following bro. ✌️🚶🏃
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) November 26, 2013
Exiting judge Delta, took to twitter herself in a heartfelt letter of gratitude towards the fans and to announce that she is returning to her one true passion; writing and creating music. Delta also made mention that she would be working alongside current The Voice AU judge Joel Madden in the upcoming The Voice Kids.
Message from me ❤️✌️xx pic.twitter.com/8WIYKFYa8e
— Delta Goodrem (@DeltaGoodrem) November 26, 2013
Seal also commented on his departure from the show by saying, “I wish all the Coaches and contestants well. To my Australian fans, sorry to not be back for this upcoming season but I wanted this window of time to focus on a number of exciting career priorities – a new album, a TV and internet project and, most importantly, precious time with my children.”
Darren McMullen will return as host for both The Voice Australia and the new venture The Voice Kids.
No date has been set yet for either’s season premiere.
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