Will.i.am 'quits' The Voice

Will.i.am has quit The Voice, according to reports.

The Black Eyed Peas singer has starred as a judge on the BBC show since it first aired in 2012, but the Daily Star has reported that he will not return for the new series.

A source told the publication: “Will has been in discussions with producers but decided he doesn't want to return this year.

“He's disappointed Rita Ora left and is frustrated the show has failed to produce an international star.

“As a result Will has told BBC bosses he thinks he's achieved everything he achieve on the show.”

Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson are expected to return for the new series, but it is unclear who will replace Rita Ora following her move to The X Factor on ITV.

Kylie Minogue was one rumoured name as well as Nicole Scherzinger and Mel C.

Auditions for the fourth series of The Voice will start next month before it airs in early 2016.