Will.i.am joins coaching panel on The Voice
Will.I.Am Will.i.am has joined Jessie J on the BBC's talent show The Voice UK.
The multi-platinum selling artist, producer and songwriter will be joined by two more coaches yet to be confirmed by the BBC.
Will.i.am said: "I'm proud to be doing The Voice UK because the UK was the first place I saw success. It’s the place I'm the most creative outside of home."
The musician has experienced massive success as the frontman of The Black Eyed Peas who have sold 31 million albums and 58 million singles worldwide.
He has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Usher, Britney Spears, David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, Cheryl Cole and film composer Hans Zimmer.
Last month, Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates were confirmed as presenters for the show, which is expected to start in Spring 2012.
BBC One Controller Danny Cohen says: "I am thrilled that will.i.am has signed up to be a coach on The Voice. He is a huge star who will bring a unique creativity to the show."