Boy George confirms departure from The Voice UK

Boy George has officially confirmed his departure from The Voice UK.

The show's sixth season will air in 2017 on its new home of ITV. A fan took to Twitter to ask George about whether he would be returning, and he is now in a position to confirm that he will not be jumping ship to ITV.

Not doing this season of 'The Voice on ITV but sending @iamwill my love. Watch this space for what I am up to! :) https://t.co/P9PTLUS7fv

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) July 5, 2016

The news comes after will.i.am was confirmed to return last weekend. will has coached on all five previous seasons and will also act as a coach on the first series of The Voice Kids, which also launches next year.

"I know The Voice switched to ITV, but I'm not going to BREXIT The Voice UK, explained will in an official statement. "I'm happy to make ITV my home now. I love the UK."

George is not the only casualty of the move to ITV. Presenter Marvin Humes was also axed from the series, with Emma Willis on board to host her fourth season.

The Voice UK returns in 2017. Audition information and news can be found over at the show's new Twitter account @TheVoiceUK.