It’s the last of the big singing TV contests on the small screen and has spawned a string of chart stars.

But I understand the future of is now in doubt and bosses have opted to delay the upcoming 14th series for the second time.

Five judges of "The Voice UK" on stage, with the show's logo behind them.The Voice’s 2024 mentors Tom Fletcher, Sir Tom, Leann Rimes, Will.i.am and Danny Jones won’t be back on your screens any time soonCredit: Rex Emma Willis wearing a red lace dress, standing on a stage with a glittery gold "V" logo in the background.The delay means the show, hosted by Emma Willis, now won’t air until late 2026 — despite being taped in the first half of 2024Credit: ITV

It means the show, hosted by , now won’t air until late 2026 — despite being taped in the first half of 2024.

until January this year amid major changes at the channel.

But now I am told execs have kicked the can even further down the road.

A source said: “ITV have decided to delay airing The Voice until at the earliest.

“It means there will have been more than two years between the pre-recorded auditions and the live finals. People are now openly talking about The Voice being rested once its upcoming 14th series airs.

“For now, ITV are insisting the long-awaited series will air, but it isn’t exactly a good look.”

The delays mean speculation is rife at the channel that The Voice won’t return for a 15th series.

The show last aired from August to October 2024, when returning mentors Sir and were joined by fellow coaches , and .

For the 14th series, Will.i.am, Danny and Tom again sit in the famous red chairs, along with Kelly Rowland.

The Voice is the last major singing competition left on mainstream TV, with only Britain’s Got Talent continuing to thrive under the traditional TV format.

Even — starring the late and Nicole Sherzing — failed to make an impact.

The speculation comes after ITV already made moves to cut costs, including shelving Dancing On Ice and delaying Celebrity .

An ITV source said: “The Voice UK is in the schedule for this year.”

Judges Danny Jones, Tom Fletcher, Tom Jones, LeAnn Rimes, and will.i.am sit in red chairs at individual desks on a brightly lit stage of "The Voice UK."The delays mean speculation is rife at the channel that The Voice won’t return for a 15th seriesCredit: Rex

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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