RTE are set to sex up The Voice of Ireland after adding Una Foden and Rachel Stevens to the judging panel.
The two girl band stars will join Bressie and Kian Egan in the new series, replacing Jamelia and Delores O’Riordan.
Announcing the news on Twitter Una revealed she will join Rachel in the new series.
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“Super excited to announce that I’ll be joining the judging panel for the next season of @RTETheVoice w/ @KianEganWL @nbrez @msrachelstevens,” she wrote.
“I’m on the search to find Ireland’s next international superstar…can’t wait to get started @RTETheVoice #TheVoiceOfIreland.”
Una told RTE she is looking forward to joining the talent show.
“I’m delighted to be a part of the fantastic team behind The Voice of Ireland; I love the show and I can’t wait to sit in that chair,” she said.
“I know the talent that Ireland has to offer so that button is going to see a lot of action.”
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While Rachel said she was excited to finding Ireland’s next big star.
“I’m a big fan of The Voice so I can’t wait to join the team of coaches on The Voice of Ireland this year.”
“I’m sure it will be great fun, but most of all, I’m looking forward to listening to the great vocal talent that Ireland has to offer each week and to securing a team of people who have excited me enough to make me push that button for them.”
“When I turn my chair, it will be for someone really special who gets under my skin and I truly believe has what it takes to make it to the final.”
A TV insider said RTE bosses are delighted with their new choices.
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“They have been trying to get Una for years, they are over the moon she is coming on board. She’s an Irish sweetheart and is a lovely girl.”
“Rachel will seriously bring the sex appeal, and so many contestants grew up listening to S Club 7, she will be stiff competition for Bressie who is always a big hit.”
“Everyone will want to be in Rachel’s category this year,” the source told Goss.ie.
The news comes after Goss.ie revealed Una was set to replace Jamelia, after she decided to quit the show
