The Voice & The Voice Kids Confirmed for ITV

LONDON: ITV has confirmed that the hit singing talent competition The Voice, which had been airing on the BBC, is coming to the network in 2017.

A three-year deal has been struck with Talpa Global for The Voice to air on ITV’s main channel, together with a three-season commitment for an ITV2 spin-off show. ITV has also signed a two-season contract for The Voice Kids.

Earlier this month, the BBC announced that the fifth season of the hit format, which will begin airing in January 2016, would be its last.

Peter Fincham, the director of television at ITV, said: “ITV is the natural home of big entertainment so we are thrilled that The Voice and The Voice Kids are both joining our family alongside brilliant shows like The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here.”

Elaine Bedell, ITV's director of entertainment and comedy, added: “From the compelling blind auditions, through to the nail-biting battle rounds, knockouts and live shows, The Voice has become a worldwide sensation and we are very much looking forward to its arrival on ITV in 2017.”

John de Mol, Talpa's founder and creator of The Voice, said: “We are delighted that The Voice has found a new home at ITV. With the addition of The Voice Kids we are excited about working with ITV in 2017 to develop and expand The Voice experience for the U.K. audience after completing what we think will be a fantastic upcoming season on the BBC, who have been a great partner.”