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

Sir Tom Jones has slammed the BBC, branding it as 'cold' following his unexpected departure before the fifth series of The Voice UK. The iconic musician, a key part of the original coach line-up featuring will.i.am, Jessie J, and Danny O'Donoghue, was unceremoniously axed by BBC bosses who decided not to renew his contract.

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. i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue from The Script.

The Welsh music icon was unceremoniously dropped from the The Voice UK in 2015 after being a coach on the show for four series, but has since returned to the ITV series

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 didn’t hold back when discussing his departure from The Voice UK after BBC dropped him without warning ahead of its fifth season back in 2015. The legendary Welsh singer, 84,

Sir Tom Jones has shared his feelings at being dropped from The Voice UK when it was shown on the BBC. The legendary singer, 84, was let go ahead of series five of the show after becoming one of the original judges.

The iconic Welsh singer was part of the original line-up of coaches on The Voice UK, which launched in 2012, before moving to ITV

The Welsh singer, 84, was an original coach with will.i.am, Jessie J, and Danny O'Donoghue when the show launched in 2012.