Rita Ora has been confirmed as the fourth judge on the new series of The Voice UK. The Radioactive singer, who will take the place of Kylie Minogue, joins Sir Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson on the judging panel. "So excited to be part of - and for my team to win - The Voice this series!" Rita tweeted.

So excited to be part of; and for my team to win The Voice this series!! pic.twitter.com/2c9qIgzG4r — Rita Ora (@RitaOra) September 23, 2014

The star is definitely happy about her new role, tweeting: Let's have some fun will.i.am, Tom and Ricky! I'm really looking forward to the blind auditions - and spinning in my big red chair. EXCITED!!!!"

Let's have some fun @iamwill,@RealSirTomJones and @Rickontour!!Looking forward to the blind rounds and spinning in my big red chair.EXCITED! — Rita Ora (@RitaOra) September 23, 2014

Will.i.am said: "Sir Tom Jones is our rock, Ricky is awesome and it's our pleasure to welcome the very talented Rita Ora. Rita is sweet, spicy and sassy - she's going to be a great addition to the Coaches team." Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky added: Ricky Wilson said: "I enjoyed spending last winter with The Voice, it's definitely fun to be part of a show with a spinning chair. I hope Rita likes it too... I'm sure the audience will love her." Sir Tom Jones is also looking forward to welcoming Rita to the Voice UK, saying: "I'm really looking forward to coming back to The Voice for season four. "Not only do I get to know and work with Rita, I can once again enjoy hearing and seeing the talent that comes from just about every corner of the UK. "I respect and admire all those who have the guts and determination to get through each challenge that the show presents, so let's see what happens in 2015!" The new series will hit screens in January next year and after hearing this news, we can't wait for it to start.