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BACK WITH A BANG

First look at The Voice’s return as the new series makes its debut on ITV with coaches Jennifer Hudson, Tom Jones, Will.I.Am and Gavin Rossdale

THE Voice is officially back.

And bigger and better than ever thanks to its sparkly new home on ITV.

The Voice is finally back on Saturday on its new home of ITV
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The Voice is finally back on Saturday on its new home of ITVCredit: ITV Picture Desk

With swooping aerial shots of the studio, camera crews following the contestants from their mundane day jobs to the big stage and a few fresh coaches bursting with enthusiasm – The Voice finally has a buzz around it again.

Something it appeared to lose during its final year on the BBC after ratings dropped by over two million.

This time round viewers will watch red chair regular Will.I.Am, returning favourite Tom Jones and newbies Jennifer Hudson and Gavin Rossdale search for the next big superstar.

Red chair regular Will.I.Am returns with new coach Jennifer Hudson and also Gavin Rossdale and Tom Jones
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Red chair regular Will.I.Am returns with new coach Jennifer Hudson and also Gavin Rossdale and Tom JonesCredit: ITV Picture Desk
 The superstar coaches kicked off the series with a group performance
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The superstar coaches kicked off the series with a group performanceCredit: ITV Picture Desk
 Gavin Rossdale belted out some notes during their group performance
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Gavin Rossdale belted out some notes during their group performanceCredit: ITV Picture Desk
 The contestants have a lot to prove after following these four...
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The contestants have a lot to prove after following these four...Credit: ITV Picture Desk

But will they find a star this time round?

After a group performance from the coaches, the series kicks off with 31-year-old Jason Jones.

A call centre worker from Walsall who performs his own version of Zayn Malik’s Pillow Talk.

 First to take to the stage is 31-year-old Jason Jones from Walsall
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First to take to the stage is 31-year-old Jason Jones from WalsallCredit: ITV Picture Desk

James is followed by singer Jenny Jones, 18, and group Into the Ark.

The Welsh duo is made up of best friends Taylor Jones, 20 and Dane Lloyd, 25.

 Jenny Jones, 18, is second to take to the stage for her Blind Audition during Saturday's show
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Jenny Jones, 18, is second to take to the stage for her Blind Audition during Saturday's showCredit: ITV Picture Desk
 Into the Ark are the first group to try their luck this series
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Into the Ark are the first group to try their luck this seriesCredit: ITV Picture Desk
Welsh duo is made up of best friends Taylor Jones, 20 and Dane Lloyd, 25
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The Welsh duo is made up of best friends Taylor Jones, 20 and Dane Lloyd, 25Credit: ITV Picture Desk

Sassy songstress Diamond, 18, takes to the stage next with a powerful performance of Alicia Keys If I Ain’t Got you.

She’s followed by Rachel Rose, 27, from Surrey, Jamie Grey, 28, from Teesside and Truly Ford, 22, from London.

 Sassy songstress Diamond, 18, belts out an Alicia Key's classic
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Sassy songstress Diamond, 18, belts out an Alicia Key's classicCredit: ITV Picture Desk
Does Rachel Rose, 27, have what it takes to make it through?
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Does Rachel Rose, 27, have what it takes to make it through?Credit: ITV Picture Desk
 Jamie Gray does his best to impress the coaches
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Jamie Gray does his best to impress the coachesCredit: ITV Picture Desk
 Truly Ford, 22, from London also takes to the stage
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Truly Ford, 22, from London also takes to the stageCredit: ITV Picture Desk

Closing the show is best friends and flatmates Max Vickers and Mo, from Warrington.

Despite arriving (and living) together, the pair are both here to audition separately.

But will rivalry ruin their friendship?

The Voice UK starts Saturday 7th Jan, 8pm on ITV.

Closing the show is best friends and flatmates Max Vickers and Mo, both from Warrington
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Closing the show is best friends and flatmates Max Vickers (pictured) and Mo, both from WarringtonCredit: ITV Picture Desk
Despite arriving as friends the boys are auditioning as rivals
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Despite arriving as friends the boys are auditioning as rivalsCredit: ITV Picture Desk
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