Sir Tom Jones has said he did not want to leave the television singing competition The Voice, where he has appeared as an on-and-off coach since the show premiered in 2012.
The veteran Welsh singer, whose association with the programme stretches back to its launch, made the remark in reference to his involvement with the series. Jones has been a recurring presence on the panel of coaches, a role that has seen him return to the show intermittently over the years.
The Voice is a talent competition that pairs aspiring singers with a panel of established artists who mentor contestants through a series of televised rounds. The format commonly rotates coaches between series, and Jones' long-running engagement has been a notable element of the show's changing line-up.
Jones' comment underlines his continued attachment to the programme and to the mentoring role coaches play on televised talent shows. He remains one of several high-profile artists who have helped shape The Voice's profile since it began airing in 2012.