LIVE: Who won The Voice UK tonight?

The winner of The Voice UK 2026 is: Cate!

The audience was decided by an audience vote, as the final was pre-recorded some time ago.

They win a recording contract and £50,000 in cash. They also win an all expenses paid trip to Orlando at Universal resort. Which is nice.

Her cover of The Beatles Blackbird is now available to download as her first ever single.

Emma Willis announced the news at the end of a huge two hour show, rammed with emotion as friends, family and supporters watched on in the audience.

The victory for mentor Sir Tom Jones marks and end to his run on the ITV competition.

Emma Willis presented one last time as the finalists took to the stage for a final opportunity to impress viewers. Each performed a solo song before joining their respective coaches for a duet, with the public ultimately deciding who would take home the prize.

The winner will receive a recording contract and £50,000, making it a potentially life-changing night for the four singers.

Who are The Voice UK finalists?

Four contestants made it through to the final, representing three different coaching teams.

Cate McHugh is flying the flag for Team Tom, hoping to give Sir Tom Jones a memorable send-off after being mentored by the legendary singer throughout the competition.

Naná is representing Team will.i.am, while Monique Nicholson-Porter is competing for Team Kelly Rowland.

The final place belongs to Frank Raven, who has been guided by McFly stars Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher, who have shared coaching duties during the series.

With solo performances and coach duets on the agenda, the finalists had one last chance to demonstrate why they deserved to be crowned this year’s champion.

Emma Willis and Sir Tom Jones leave The Voice UK

Tonight’s final represents the end of an era for The Voice UK, with both presenter Emma Willis and long-serving coach Sir Tom Jones stepping away from the programme.

Willis has become one of the show’s most recognisable faces, guiding contestants and viewers through the competition over several series. Her departure means the programme will have a completely different presenting identity when it returns.

Sir Tom Jones is also saying goodbye to the red chair, bringing his latest chapter as a coach to a close. His final contestant, Cate McHugh, will have been hoping to give him the perfect farewell by winning the competition.

Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher are also leaving the coaching panel, meaning next year’s series will look very different.

The Voice UK 2027: Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon take over

ITV is planning a major refresh of The Voice UK next year as it looks to reverse declining ratings and give the singing competition a new lease of life.

Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon will take over presenting duties from Emma Willis, forming a brand-new hosting partnership.

The coaching panel will also undergo a shake-up. Kelly Rowland and will.i.am are set to return, joined by two new faces: rapper Aitch and singer Cheryl.

The changes will bring a different mix of musical experience and personalities to the famous red chairs, while the programme is also promising brand-new rounds and a fresh look.

It means the next series will be a significant departure from the one coming to an end tonight, with a new presenting team, a revamped coaching line-up and changes to the competition format.

When is The Voice UK back?

ITV is expected to bring The Voice UK back next year with its refreshed line-up. Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon will lead the programme, while Aitch and Cheryl join returning coaches Kelly Rowland and will.i.am.

For now, however, the focus is on tonight’s final and the four singers hoping to make history. One contestant will leave as the 2026 winner, with a recording contract and £50,000 to show for their journey.

As Emma signed off the pre-recorded final, she had no idea it was the final time she’d present The Voice UK. It is the end of an era for the programme, but the beginning of a new chapter.

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