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Niall Horan joining The Voice US as a coach

Niall Horan - "I'm excited"
Niall Horan - "I'm excited"

The American television network NBC has announced that Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan is joining music talent show The Voice US as a coach for the new season in the spring.

The Mullingar man will be encouraging new talent and sharing his experience alongside fellow coaches Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Chance the Rapper.

Horan, Clarkson and Chance the Rapper are taking over from John Legend, Gwen Stefani - Shelton's wife - and Camila Cabello in the famous red chairs. The new season will be country star Shelton's last on the show after a 12-year run.

Commenting on his new job, One Direction favourite Horan said: "I'm excited to be joining this season of The Voice as a coach. I'm looking forward to meeting and mentoring the new crop of talent while we battle it out with the other teams."

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