I CAN exclusively reveal that country music star LeAnn Rimes is leading the race to join the revamped The Voice UK.
There are TWO empty red chairs turning around in a talent show after Olly Murs and Anne-Marie were given the ax in a major raid.
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Source says LeAnn Rimes is meeting with ITV about joining The Voice UK as a coachCredit: BBC
Two-time Grammy winner LeAnn seems excited about it – she let the cat out of the bag on Instagram after revealing she’d been stopping by Manchester, where ITV is filming the series.
A source said: “LeAnn is meeting with ITV about possibly joining The Voice UK as a coach.
“It’s still very early, but they think they could make a good deal.
“LeAnn is an incredible talent, and her track record in terms of awards and record sales speaks for itself.
“ITV thinks she would make an amazing trainer and LeAnn is excited to see if she can fit her schedule in.”
LeAnn only has three dates left on her Story so far. . . tour — including a big show at London’s O2 Arena on May 8.
A fresher feeling
If ITV can get LeAnn on board, she would sit on the panel alongside Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am.
LeAnn would be the perfect signing and a great mentor given her ups and downs since becoming an overnight sensation as a teenager with her songs Blue and How Do I Live.
She has since had 40 chart-topping singles over a 30-year pop career and has been a mental health advocate after suffering from stress and anxiety.
And she’s not shy in front of the cameras thanks to her own reality show with actor Eddie Cibrian.
Last year we revealed that Olly and Anne-Marie had been given the boot as ITV worked to give the show a fresher feel.
As Anne-Marie left quietly, Olly admitted he was surprised to learn he had lost the gig.
I’m sure there are a number of artists who want to be on The Voice — but LeAnn’s country background will bring a whole new vibe.
TILLIE GOT THAT JOB
TILLIE Amartey has landed an amazing new job as a nanny after taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
The Waterloo Road actress has become friends with her professional dance partner Neil Jones and now spends her time watching Havana, his daughter with Chyna Mills.
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Waterloo Road actress Tillie Amartey has found herself nannying Strictly partner Neil Jones’ daughterCredit: BBC
She tells me: “I knew I couldn’t dance, but I wanted to give it a go, so when I was offered to perform in the Strictly Special, I couldn’t refuse.
“Partnering with Neil was the cherry on top – and now I babysit him with his daughter Havana, which is a win-win.
“It was the best, most fun and most supportive environment I’ve ever been in, and we all came out of it as a family.”
Waterloo Road airs on BBC One on Tuesdays at 8pm and is available to stream on iPlayer.
SOMETHING very creepy is happening in the new BBC Three show Domino Day.
It tells the story of a young witch, played by Siena Kelly, who is hunted by a clan convinced that she has the power to destroy everything and everyone around her.
The series starts on January 31 at 9 p.m.
STACEY SLEEPING… IN A BROTHELL
STACEY Dooley has the pleasure of visiting a brothel for the second series of her show across the pond.
The documentary filmmaker returned to the United States for more Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over USA and travels through South Florida, South Dakota and Nevada discovering an unusual lifestyle.
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Stacey Dooley visits Nevada’s oldest licensed brothel in the second series of her show across the pond Credit: UKTV / Bryan Geiger
In a controversial start, she goes to the Mustang Ranch in Nevada, which is known as the oldest licensed brothel in the state, having opened in 1971.
It is run by Mrs. Jennifer and Tara, who were in business themselves and who receive up to 20 new applications for work at the institution every day.
Stacey meets the working women, including the oldest courtesan – 68-year-old Erica.
Speaking about the series, which airs on W and UKTV this March, she teased: “I’m really excited to give viewers a peek into these different lifestyles.
“Brace yourself, we’ve got some characters for you this year!”
SELENA Gomez and David Henrie have reunited for the sequel to Disney Channel’s Noughties hit Wizards Of Waverly Place.
They will reprise their roles as magical sibling Alex and Justin Russo, with new cast members Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkai Thiele and Mimi Gianopulos.
GEORGE IS OUT OF PLACE
THERE is only one thing George Clarke loves more than architecture – space.
The Amazing Spaces host had to buy another suitcase after spending money at the space agency NASA while filming Channel 4’s Adventures in Americana.
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Amazing Spaces host George Clarke now focuses on space Credit: Channel 4
Speaking about the series, which starts on Sunday, he said: “Filming at NASA was one of the greatest moments of my life – I went crazy on set.
“My kids were wondering why they had hoodies, t-shirts, key chains and water bottles that all had NASA branding on them.
“And I got a small replica model of the lunar capsule that landed on the moon, which is in my studio.”
Lucky it wasn’t a model, George, or you’d need more than an extra bag.
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