Meghan Trainor is leaving her job as a coach on The Voice as she prepares to become a mum for the first time.
The All About That Bass singer made her The Voice UK debut back in January, replacing long-term coach Jennifer Hudson for series nine. Due to the global pandemic, the semi-final and finals were postponed, with ITV confirming last month that they would return to TV this October.
Meghan is due to continue her role via video link, but will be stepping away all together for the 2021 series after announcing she’s expecting her first child with husband Daryl Sabara.
“I had such a great time being a Coach on the Voice UK and spending time with everyone,” she said.
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“I wish I could come back for season ten, but I’m taking time to start my family and want to be really safe with the current travel restrictions.”
A spokesperson for ITV added, “Huge congratulations to Meghan on the wonderful news she is expecting her first child.
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“Meghan has been a fantastic Coach on The Voice UK and we look forward to seeing Meghan return for the end of series nine, coming soon to ITV. Everyone at The Voice UK and ITV would like to wish Meghan the very best in 2021 and beyond.”
Meghan made the announcement on Instagram this week with a Christmas themed post to tie in with her upcoming Christmas album.
“You all know how long I’ve wanted this!😭🥰” she wrote. “@darylsabara and I are so beyond happy and excited to meet this little cutie early next year! WE’RE PREGNANTTTTT!!! 🎁😍🥳”