Sir Tom Jones has denied reports that he is leaving The Voice UK, stating he did not want to leave the show and expressed disappointment over the news. The 86-year-old Welsh singer shared a statement on social media, clarifying that he loves the show and appreciates its audience. He explained that ITV had made the decision "a while ago" and only recently informed him, citing financial difficulties related to insurance as the reason. According to reports, ITV had offered Sir Tom a significantly reduced role in which he would make appearances but not be involved throughout the entire series. He said he was "not thrilled" about the offer and chose not to accept it. A source close to the show mentioned that ITV bosses wanted to "refresh" the show and restructure the coaching line-up, which would have left no place for Sir Tom in the traditional role of a coach. Despite his departure, sources indicated that ITV still values Sir Tom's contributions and is in discussions about his potential return to the series. Others suggested that while everyone at the show respects and loves him, there was a consensus that the upcoming series needed a major transformation to keep it fresh and appealing to viewers. Sir Tom has been a central figure on The Voice UK since its debut in 2012, working alongside other notable coaches like Will.I.Am, Jessie J, and Danny O'Donoghue. Over the years, he has collaborated with a range of artists, including Kylie Minogue, Olly Murs, Paloma Faith, and Jennifer Hudson. The news of Sir Tom's exit comes alongside the departure of judge duo Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher of McFly, who are leaving the show. New presenters Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon are set to take over from Emma Willis, who has moved on to host Strictly Come Dancing. Filming for the reimagined series is scheduled to begin in Manchester this Friday, with the show expected to air next year.