THE Voice Kids returns for its sixth season.
Three of the four past judges are back, but the panel is welcoming one fresh face to the show.
Emma Willis is back to host the series
Who are The Voice Kids 2022 judges?
Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating joins the judging panel
Ronan Keating joins the judging panel.
The Irish singer has already had judging experience in the world of reality TV, appearing as a judge on the Australian versions of The X Factor, All Together Now and a coach on The Voice in 2016.
Ronan said: “I’m super excited to join the coaching panel for The Voice Kids. I feel part of The Voice family already after a phenomenal experience doing the show in Australia.
“The Voice Kids is amazing and I’m truly passionate about nurturing young talent. Bring it on!”
Danny Jones
Danny Jones is back on our screens as one of the judges for The Voice Kids 2022
Daniel “Danny” Alan David Jones is a 36-year-old English musician.
He is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for the pop-rock band McFly.
Danny married former Miss England, Georgia Horsley, in August 2014.
The pair have a son, Cooper Alf Jones, who was born in January 2018.
Will.i.am
Will.i.am is also a judge on the adults’ version of the show
William James Adams Jr., known professionally as will.i.am, is a 47-year-old American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
He is the founder and lead member of the group Black Eyed Peas.
Since becoming a solo artist, will.i.am has released four albums, beginning with Lost Change (2001), Must B 21 (2003), Songs About Girls (2007) and his fourth released studio album, #willpower (2013).
He has also become the judge of The Voice UK (2012–present), The Voice Australia (2014), and The Voice Kids (2017–present).
Pixie Lott
Singer Pixie Lott has been a staple on the panel since 2017
Victoria Louise Lott, better known by her stage name Pixie Lott, is a 31-year-old English singer and songwriter.
Her debut album, Turn It Up, which was released in September 2009, reached number six on the UK Albums Chart and sold over 1.5 million copies.
She has been in a relationship with fashion model Oliver Cheshire since 2010.
The pair got engaged in November 2016 and married in June 2022.
Who was on The Voice kids judging panel in 2021 and are the same celebrities returning?
Danny Jones, will.i.am and Pixie Lott were all part of the 2021 panel.
Ronan Keating has replaced Spice Girls star Melanie C on the judging panel, who is unable to return to the series as she will be busy on her upcoming tour.
Melanie C took over in 2021 from Paloma Faith.
When does The Voice Kids 2022 start and how can I watch it on TV?
The Voice Kids starts December 26, on ITV at 8:30 pm.
This will feature one long blind audition episode, a semi-final and a final which airs on Wednesday, December 29.
Previous performances from The Voice Kids are available to watch on The Voice Kids YouTube channel.
Just click here to view.