'I'm looking forward to spinning my big red chair!' Rita Ora joins The Voice UK

The superstar - who boasts four number one singles in the UK and a multi-million selling debut album - will be taking over from Kylie Minogue, who bowed out earlier this year due to other work commitments.

Airing her excitement about her new venture, the 26-year-old said: "So excited to be part of - and for my team to win - The Voice this series! Let's have some fun will.i.am, Tom and Ricky!

"I'm really looking forward to the blind auditions - and spinning my big red chair. EXCITED!!!!"

And it seems as though her fellow coaches are just as happy with their new arrival.

Sir Tom Jones said: "I'm really looking forward to coming back to The Voice for season four. Not only do I now get to work with Rita, I can once again enjoy hearing and seeing the talent that comes from just about every corner of the UK.

"I respect and admire all those who have the guts and determination to get through each challenge that the show presents, so let's see what happens in 2015!"

will.i.am added: "Season four of The Voice is going to be amazing! [Sir] Tome Jones is our rock, Ricky is awesome and it's our pleasure to welcome the very talented Rita Ora. Rita is sweet, spicy and sassy - she's going to be a great addition to the coaches team."

Ricky concluded: "I enjoyed spending last winter with The Voice, it's definitely fun to be part of a show with a spinning chair. I hope Rita likes it too… I'm sure the audience will love her."

Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One, spoke of Rita's arrival, saying: “Rita Ora has a unique sense of style and her no nonsense attitude will really mix things up on the spinning chairs alongside will.i.am, Sir Tom and Ricky. 2015 promises to be a good one!”

Following on from last year, joining the coaches again as show hosts will be TV favorites Emma Willis and Marvin Humes.