Tom Jones Says He Was Fired From ‘The Voice UK’: ‘I Did Not Want to Leave’

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  Tom Jones says he did not choose to leave The Voice UK . The 86-year-old Welsh singer addressed his future on the ITV singing competition Tuesday (Sept. 8), sharing to Instagram that he was informed he would no longer serve as a full-time coach on the show’s upcoming 15th series. Related Metallica Played Banned Tom Jones Hit During Show at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium Tom Jones Postpones Concert Due to Upper Respiratory Infection: ‘I Know This Is Really Disappointing’ Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist & Professional Wrestler, Dies at 48 According to Jones, ITV made the decision and cited “financial difficulty with insurance” as the reason. He also said the network later described the change as an effort to refresh the coaching lineup. Jonas made clear that he would have preferred to remain in his coaching role, writing, “I love the show and really appreciate the audience.” He said ITV offered him a smaller position that would involve appearing on the program without being part of the competition from its outset, an arrangement he said he was not enthusiastic about. “There’s never a good time to fire an 86-year-old who’s still pretty good at his job,” Jones concluded. An I

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