Tones and I Joins The Voice Australia Panel!

Australia is undergoing what the show has touted as its 'biggest shake-up' ever. 

The singing competition returns later this year with a new judge in the iconic red chair - none other than chart-topping pop superstar, Tones and I. 

It was revealed in a promo for the  show on Monday that the Dance Monkey singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, is part of the upcoming line-up. 

Rather than replacing one of the existing four judges, Tones will become a fifth judge, marking a format change for the series.  

'One of Australia's most successful contemporary artists, the inimitable vocalist, lyricist and producer is eager to make her mark on The Voice stage,' the network announced in a press release. 

'With a powerhouse coaching line-up and a new generation of artists ready to take the stage, The Voice 2026 is shaping up to be an unmissable season.'

The promo shows Tones taking her seat to join the panel, who will apparently be surprised to learn she's joining them.

'The superstar coaches will never see it coming,' a voiceover in the clip is heard saying. 

Tones will join the returning judges, including Spice Girls star Melanie C, American crooner Richard Marx and Irish pop icon Ronan Keating. 

Also coming back for the new season is Australian singer Kate Miller-Heidke. 

The hit reality show is set to return to Seven and 7Plus screens 'soon', the promo announced, however, an air date has not yet been revealed. 

Last year, there were calls for Guy Sebastian to after the Aussie pop star departed the show in 2024. 

Rumours have circulated that Sebastian was reluctant to return if it meant working again with fellow coach Miller-Heidke, with whispers of tension between the pair on set.

Sebastian, however, has strongly denied any animosity, insisting the speculation is unfounded.