'So excited for my team to win': Rita Ora joins The Voice UK judging panel alongside Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson
She's one of the biggest-selling female pop stars on the planet.
So it comes as little surprise that Rita Ora has been chosen to join Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson on the upcoming fourth series of BBC One singing competition The Voice.
The R.I.P. singer follows in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue and Jessie J to become the only female coach on the judging panel.
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New addition: Rita Ora has been unveiled as the fourth coach joining BBC One singing show The Voice
She enthused: 'So excited to be part of - and for my team to win - The Voice this series! Let's have some fun will.i.am, Tom and Ricky!
'I’m really looking forward to the blind auditions – and spinning in my big red chair. EXCITED!!!!'
Her fellow coaches are now in their second series of working together are thrilled with the choice.
Dream team: With Kylie Minogue leaving to concentrate on her music career, Rita will join Ricky Wilson, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am in the red spinning chairs
Original: Jessie J starred on the first two series of the popular Saturday night entertainment show before being replaced by Kylie for series three
Welsh legend Tom said: 'I'm really looking forward to coming back to The Voice for season four.
'Not only do I get to know and work with Rita, I can once again enjoy hearing and seeing the talent that comes from just about every corner of the UK.'
Black Eyed Peas hit-maker will.i.am added: 'Season four of The Voice is going to be amazing!
Unconventional fashion icon: Rita is known for her quirky personal style and fearless use of print
'Tom Jones is our rock, Ricky is awesome and it’s our pleasure to welcome the very talented Rita Ora.
'Rita is sweet, spicy and sassy - she’s going to be a great addition to the Coaches team.'
The pop princess has shot to international stardom in just two years, with four number one singles under her belt and a multi-million selling debut album.
The original judging panel included Jessie J and The Script's Danny O'Donoghue, who were replaced by The Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky and Kylie last year.
Meanwhile, presenting duo Emma Willis and Marvin Humes are also back for the new series.
Emma commented: 'I am delighted to be returning to The Voice for Series four. It was a privilege to be part of the team who uncovered such amazing talent last year and I loved every minute of it.
'Bring on those spinning chairs - here’s to another cracking series!'
The four musical mavens will meet for the first time at the blind auditions which kick off in Salford, Manchester next month.
The Voice returns in January 2015.
Feisty female: Rita follows in the footsteps of Jessie J and Kylie Minogue to become the only woman on the four-person panel
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