The Voice UK is back for 2026, with the red chairs spinning again as Kelly Rowland joins Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones on the coaching panel. Series 14 began on Saturday, 22 August at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX, returning after the show took a break from screens in 2025. Emma Willis is back as host, with a few changes to the competition along the way. So when should The Voice UK 2026 final take place, and how long will the new series run?
When Does The Voice UK 2026 Finish?
ITV has not yet confirmed the date of the final, but the new series consists of 10 episodes and is expected to continue weekly on Saturday nights. If ITV airs one episode every Saturday without a break, that would put the Series 14 final on Saturday, 24 October 2026. For now, that date should be treated as predicted rather than confirmed. We will update the schedule when ITV publishes further details.
The Voice UK 2026 Episode Schedule
The new series is expected to feature six weeks of Blind Auditions, followed by two Battle episodes, a semi-final and the grand final. The Battle rounds return this year after being absent from recent series.
Saturday, 22 August – Episode 1, Blind Auditions 1 – Aired
Saturday, 29 August – Episode 2, Blind Auditions 2 – Predicted
Saturday, 5 September – Episode 3, Blind Auditions 3 – Predicted
Saturday, 12 September – Episode 4, Blind Auditions 4 – Predicted
Saturday, 19 September – Episode 5, Blind Auditions 5 – Predicted
Saturday, 26 September – Episode 6, Blind Auditions 6 – Predicted
Saturday, 3 October – Episode 7, Battles 1 – Predicted
Saturday, 10 October – Episode 8, Battles 2 – Predicted
Saturday, 17 October – Episode 9, Semi-Final – Predicted
Saturday, 24 October – Episode 10, Final – Predicted
What Time Is The Voice UK on ITV?
The opening episode of The Voice UK Series 14 aired tonight, Saturday, 22 August, at 7pm, running until 8.15pm. The series airs on ITV1 and is also available live and on demand through ITVX. Future start times may vary, so it is worth checking the ITV schedule each week.
Who Are The Voice UK Coaches in 2026?
Kelly Rowland is the big addition to the coaching line-up this year, replacing LeAnn Rimes and joining returning coaches Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am. Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones are also back together in their double chair after becoming the first duo to share a coaching seat on the UK version of the show.
Rowland brings plenty of experience to the role, from her years as part of Destiny’s Child to previous judging and coaching roles on The X Factor UK, The X Factor USA and The Voice Australia. Emma Willis also returns to present the series, once again guiding the contestants through the Blind Auditions, Battles and live stages. She has become a familiar part of The Voice UK over the years, and is back for Series 14.
What Is the Rewind Button on The Voice UK?
Series 14 introduces the Rewind Button, giving coaches another chance to save an artist they regret letting leave the stage. During the Blind Auditions, a singer can finish without receiving a chair turn, but a coach can then change their mind and bring them back to join their team. With only eight spaces available on each team, those early decisions matter even more.
For CultureCues, it is good to have The Voice UK back after a year away, and Kelly Rowland feels like a brilliant addition to the red chairs. Bringing the Battles back should also give this series a little more competition before the semi-final, and the Rewind Button could make for some interesting decisions when the coaches realise they let the wrong singer walk away. Ten Saturday nights of chair turns, arguments over contestants and Tom Jones casually reminding everyone of another incredible story from his career sounds pretty good to us. We will definitely be tuning in and hoping this series hits all the right notes.
The Voice UK continues on Saturday nights on ITV1 and ITVX.
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