I was fired from The Voice - I didn't want to leave, says Sir Tom Jones
Sir Tom Jones has publicly stated that he was fired from his role as a coach on the singing competition 'The Voice'. ITV claims they are in talks for his return, while Jones expresses frustration over the handling of his departure.
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The dispute highlights the intersection of aging in the workforce and the entertainment industry's desire to refresh long-running formats.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Sir Tom Jones has appeared as an on-off coach on the singing competition since it premiered in 2012
Sir Tom Jones has said he did not want to leave The Voice, saying he "loves the show" and ITV made the decision to "fire" him from the judging panel.
The Welsh singer, 86, has appeared as an on-off coach on the singing competition since it premiered in 2012.
Following rumours that he may not return to the panel for the upcoming series, Sir Tom said the broadcaster decided a while ago and "I was told recently".
ITV has been asked to comment, but the Press Association reported that a source at the show was "hopeful" the singer would return for its upcoming series.
In a social media post, the star said: "The reason given is because of a financial difficulty with insurance.
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