After the controversy of The Voice final last month, we expected will.i.am would be the first judge to leave the show. However, he's been beaten to it by Jessie J who's confirmed on Twitter that she's quit the show.
Jessie J, 25, has been a judge and mentor on the show for both series, but has announced that it's time for her to move on.
The singer explained: "I've absolutely loved my time on The Voice, and I hope everyone saw and knows how passionately I felt about the show."
She continued: "I can't wait to promote my new record around the world and that has to take priority. I shall be keeping a very close eye on series three, showing my support in every way I can, and really hope that in some way that I can be part of the show."
It is not yet known who will replace Jessie on the panel, which also features will.i.am, Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue.
Mark Linsey, the BBC controller of entertainment commissioning, said: "We're so sorry to see Jessie go as she's been an exceptional coach on - and advocate for - The Voice, but we totally support her decision to leave due to touring commitments overseas.
"We very much hope that Jessie will remain part of the show and come back and perform for us next series.
"In the meantime, we will now start the search for a new coach."
It was widely acknowledged that will.i.am was left seriously unimpressed when Leah McFall was beaten in the final by Andrea Begley.
He immediately took to Twitter to say: "'You should feel the audiences vibration in the room tonight after the public's vote...its #unexplainable...so sad...#perplexed.''
He continued: ''Andrea is amazing...#dontGETmeWRONG...but we know who has the incredible #voice.''
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