The Voice UK will return to TV screens on Saturday after taking a prolonged break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The ninth series of the show, in which acts are judged blind and compete for a record deal, was halted as Covid-19 spread across the UK in March.
With love from our Coaches, Presenters, Acts and the entire Production team ❤️ #TheVoiceUK pic.twitter.com/D00xXZOMs8
— The Voice UK (@thevoiceuk) March 18, 2020
Host Emma Willis will present a catch-up episode featuring profiles of the eight semi-finalists.
She will look back at their performances during the early rounds from their first blind audition to their knockout shows.
The episode will also shine a spotlight on this year's lifeline act Doug Sure, who will return to the show as the ninth contestant after being saved in a public vote.
Tom Jones, Olly Murs, Will.i.am and Meghan Trainor will be back in the show's famous red chairs to coach the acts.
*Taps mic* Hey, is this thing on?
— The Voice UK (@thevoiceuk) October 30, 2020
It's been a long road, but #TheVoiceUK 2020 will be BACK on your screens this Saturday night! 🥰 pic.twitter.com/c8bXdKtTBW
Subsequent weeks will see ITV air the pre-recorded semi-final and final stages.
Earlier this month it was announced that pop star Anne-Marie will replace Trainor as a coach on the show in 2021.
🎀 NEW COACH KLAXON! 🎀 @AnneMarie is joining #TheVoiceUK party for 2021 🎉 pic.twitter.com/JxsCrXaOD2
— The Voice UK (@thevoiceuk) October 12, 2020
Trainor stepped down from the show after one series following the announcement that she is expecting her first child with husband Daryl Sabara.
The catch-up show will air on ITV on Saturday October 31 at 9pm.
