The Voice judge Guy Sebastian says he and Delta Goodrem are ‘in talks’ to RETURN to the franchise

Speculation of a new judging panel has long been rife since Channel Seven acquired the rights of The Voice from Channel Nine.

However, Guy Sebastian has revealed that he and his fellow judge Delta Goodrem are ‘in talks’ to remain as celebrity coaches on the singing series.

‘I’ve had a conversation, as has Delta,’ the 38-year-old told New Idea: ‘Obviously they’re going to talk to the existing coaches and tell them what their plans are’. 

‘We’ve had conversations’: Guy Sebastian has revealed that he and his fellow judge Delta Goodrem are ‘in talks’ to remain as celebrity coaches on The Voice 

Guy, who first became a coach on the series in 2019, added that The Voice is a ‘wonderful show to be involved in’.

While the judging panel has yet to be confirmed, the star said that for the next series he wants to ‘concentrate on talent and feel-good entertainment. I don’t think there needs to be constant drama’.

Meanwhile, it appears unlikely that international judges Boy George and Kelly Rowland will return to the 2021 season of The Voice.

Last week, Boy George tweeted that he’d ‘kindly’ agreed to a pay cut from Channel Nine in order to secure a spot on the coaching panel in 2021.

Guy said: 'I've had a conversation, as has Delta [pictured]. Obviously they're going to talk to the existing coaches and tell them what their plans are'

Guy said: ‘I’ve had a conversation, as has Delta [pictured]. Obviously they’re going to talk to the existing coaches and tell them what their plans are’

Loves the show: Guy, who first became a coach on the series in 2019, added that The Voice is a 'wonderful show to be involved in'

Loves the show: Guy, who first became a coach on the series in 2019, added that The Voice is a ‘wonderful show to be involved in’

‘Truth is, I kindly took a pay cut from @TheVoiceAU because of the corona. I am also decent, and they agreed to have me next season,’ the British singer tweeted.

‘If I had known they would swap networks I still would have taken a financial hit because I’m decent and I never burn bridges!’ he added.

The Culture Club singer did not confirm or deny whether he’ll return to the franchise.

It comes just weeks after George hit back at New Idea for claiming that he and Kelly Rowland had been dumped from The Voice and replaced by local judges.

Up in the air: Meanwhile, it appears unlikely that international judges Boy George and Kelly Rowland [both centre] will return to the 2021 season of The Voice

Up in the air: Meanwhile, it appears unlikely that international judges Boy George and Kelly Rowland [both centre] will return to the 2021 season of The Voice

Staying or going? Last week, Boy George tweeted that he'd 'kindly' agreed to a pay cut from Channel Nine in order to secure a spot on the coaching panel in 2021

Staying or going? Last week, Boy George tweeted that he’d ‘kindly’ agreed to a pay cut from Channel Nine in order to secure a spot on the coaching panel in 2021

‘I’ve never been “dumped” by a network,’ he tweeted on September 3. ‘They can’t afford me, darling!’ 

After a concerned fan told George to ‘hang in there’, he sarcastically shot back: ‘Yeah I’m down to my last jar of metaphorical caviar. Can I move into your spare bedroom?’

After Nine failed to renew its contract for the 2021 season of The Voice, Channel Seven jumped on the licence very quickly.

Seven CEO James Warburton has big changes in mind for the show, including cutting the number of episodes and having a tighter production schedule.

George's statement: 'I kindly took a pay cut from @TheVoiceAU because of the corona. I am also decent, and they agreed to have me next season. If I had known they would swap networks I still would have taken a financial hit because I'm decent and I never burn bridges!'

George’s statement: ‘I kindly took a pay cut from @TheVoiceAU because of the corona. I am also decent, and they agreed to have me next season. If I had known they would swap networks I still would have taken a financial hit because I’m decent and I never burn bridges!’

Defiant: It comes just weeks after George hit back at New Idea for claiming that he and Kelly Rowland (left) had been dumped from The Voice and replaced by local judges

Defiant: It comes just weeks after George hit back at New Idea for claiming that he and Kelly Rowland (left) had been dumped from The Voice and replaced by local judges 

‘We have a whole new more efficient and cost-effective streamlined production and roll-out schedule which will concentrate the format over less episodes and shoot over a much shorter time frame,’ Mr Warburton said.

Darren McMullen and Renee Bargh, who presented the 2020 season, won’t be returning next year.

The only confirmed talent is Sonia Kruger, who previously hosted the singing show on Nine and will front the 2021 series now she’s signed to Seven

Changing hands: After Nine failed to renew its contract for the 2021 season of The Voice, Channel Seven jumped on the licence very quickly. Pictured (L-R): Kelly Rowland, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Boy George, Renee Bargh and Darren McMullen

Changing hands: After Nine failed to renew its contract for the 2021 season of The Voice, Channel Seven jumped on the licence very quickly. Pictured (L-R): Kelly Rowland, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Boy George, Renee Bargh and Darren McMullen