Sir Tom Jones was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK, but was axed by the BBC ahead of the fifth series of the show, and he didn't hold back in his criticism

The Welsh icon was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK but was let go by the BBC after four series - and he didn't hold back in his criticism of the broadcaster.

Sir Tom Jones was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK, but was dropped by the BBC after four series - and he didn't hold back in his assessment of the broadcaster.

Sir Tom Jones hit out at the BBC and called it a 'cold' following his unexpected departure before the fifth series of The Voice UK. The iconic singer was part of the original line-up of coaches, which included will.

Sir Tom Jones was axed for series five of The Voice UK, before returning a year later when the singing competition swapped from the BBC, to rival broadcaster ITV.