Leona Lewis joins The Voice as a mentor to Jennifer Hudson’s team

LEONA Lewis will join The Voice as a mentor on Jennifer Hudson's team.

The X Factor winner knows exactly what it's like to be under pressure on a live TV singing competition, and so she can impart her wisdom on Jennifer's current batch of hopefuls.

The two women will also be joined by last year's winner Mo Jamil for the crucial knockout stages of the show.

Leona and Mo team up with Jennifer to give advice to Team JHud during piano rehearsals as each act performs the song they’ll take to the stage during the Knockout shows next month.

Jennifer said: “I’m so excited that Leona is joining me as a mentor on Team JHud!

“I can't wait to hear what wonderful advice she has for each act. She is incredibly talented and I really trust and respect her opinion.

“I’m also happy to welcome back Mo, who knows first-hand just what it takes to win this show. I think that will be a valuable point of view for the entire team.”

Meanwhile Leona, who has been friends with Jennifer for years after the pair recorded a song for the Sex and the City 2 soundtrack, said: “It’s been great meeting all the talented singers and working with Jennifer.

"It’s a beautiful thing to play a part in nurturing homegrown talent, to even have a small role in their journey is something very special.”

Mo said: “I’m so excited to be back with my Voice family and Team JHud where it all began!