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The Voice UK's Kelly Rowland joins host Emma Willis in first look images

First look images of The Voice UK have been released, with new judge Kelly Rowland bringing the glamour to the panel for the 14th series PIC: ITV
First look images of The Voice UK have been released, with new judge Kelly Rowland bringing the glamour to the panel for the 14th series PIC: ITV

First look images of The Voice UK have been released, with new judge Kelly Rowland bringing the glamour to the panel for the 14th series.

The Destiny's Child songstress, 45, has replaced LeAnn Rimes, who stepped down after just one season. Kelly looked amazing in a plunging blue satin peplum top and matching pencil skirt as she posed alongside her fellow judges and host Emma Willis, ahead of the show's launch on Saturday.

ITV will finally air the series after it was pushed back multiple times. The judges filmed the first part of auditions last year. Of what she will bring to the panel, Kelly said: "I am the coach who wants to get to know you, not just your voice. I am not necessarily looking for the perfect voice. I am looking for an artist that makes you feel something. There is so much negativity in the world so if I make the contestants feel stronger, more confident and seen, that’s what I will do.'"

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