The Welsh singer, 84, was an original coach with will.i.am, Jessie J, and Danny O'Donoghue when the show launched in 2012.

Sir Tom Jones was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK, but was axed by the BBC ahead of the fifth series of the show, and he didn't hold back in his criticism

Sir Tom Jones was axed for series five of The Voice UK, before returning a year later when the singing competition swapped from the BBC, to rival broadcaster ITV.

Sir Tom Jones has slammed the BBC, branding it as 'cold' following his unexpected departure before the fifth series of The Voice UK. The iconic musician, a key part of the original coach line-up featuring will.i.am, Jessie J, and Danny O'Donoghue, was unceremoniously axed by BBC bosses who decided not to renew his contract.

Sir Tom Jones didn’t hold back when discussing his departure from The Voice UK after BBC dropped him without warning ahead of its fifth season back in 2015. The legendary Welsh singer, 84,

Sir Tom Jones was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK, but was dropped by the BBC after four series - and he didn't hold back in his assessment of the broadcaster.

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The Welsh icon was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK but was let go by the BBC after four series - and he didn't hold back in his criticism of the broadcaster.