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THE Voice is lining up JLS hunk Oritsé Williams to take a spot on the judging panel, although other names have been mentioned such as Paloma Faith, Emeli Sandé and Rita Ora.
There is Speculation that he is close to signing a deal after the departure of Jessie J, who announced she was quitting last week.
But show chiefs could have more of a hunt on their hands after it emerged will.i.am, 38, and Tom Jones, 73, are also heading for the exit door.
BBC bosses are preparing for the double blow as outspoken American will.i.am refuses to sign a new contract.
He has had a series of blazing rows with producers as he feels contestants are not given enough support once the show ends in comparison to the X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.
Welsh singing legend Tom Jones has also yet to put pen to paper on a new contract and is said to be considering his future as a mentor on the show.
A source said: “All four of the judges were eventually asked to come back on board for the third series but Jessie J has gone and now will.i.am and Tom look set to leave.
“Will has not signed up and has no current intention of doing so. His argument is the lack of support the BBC give compared to other talent shows and he has gone into full battle with Katie Taylor who is the head of entertainment for the BBC in face-to-face meetings.”
The only judge who has signed is Danny O’Donoghue, 32, said the source.
The news of will.i.am and Tom’s possible exits comes days after Jessie J, 26, announced on her Twitter page that she was leaving to concentrate on a new album and tour.
But we can reveal Oritsé, 26, is one step away from being confirmed as the latest name on the panel.
Our source continued: “They could still need to find two more big names. will.i.am certainly isn’t keen on signing and it isn’t anything to do with money.
“He nets £500,000 per series. He’s always been happy with that but he doesn’t take that for himself – every year he has donated the entire amount to The Prince’s Trust.
“It is just a waiting game now to see what happens.”
A BBC spokeswoman said: “Negotiations with the three remaining judges are all ongoing.”
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Source: Dublin Weekender / DannyODonoghue.Net
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