The Voice Australia: New 2021 judges Keith Urban, Jessica Mauboy, Rita Ora

There has been a major shakeup on the coaching panel with Channel 7 snaring The Voice from rival Nine. See who made the cut for 2021.

Boy George, Delta Goodrem and Kelly Rowland are out while Guy Sebastian is back in the fold.

After months of speculation as to who will be on the new look coaching panel as Channel 7 revamps the reality singing show, The Daily Telegraph can reveal the network has brought in three new judges to freshen the format.

Old guard: Kelly Rowland, Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian and Boy George at the 2019 Logie Awards. Picture: Jono Searle/Getty Images

Joining Sebastian is British pop superstar Rita Ora, as well as hitmakers Jessica Mauboy and Keith Urban, who was a judge on the first season back in 2011.

“The stars have finally aligned again,” Urban said. “Ten years after spinning in the first season, and just before getting back on stage around the world, I’ve been invited back alongside a very cool and musically diverse panel.”

Anywhere singer Ora has been a coach on The Voice in the UK, as well as The X Factor there.

“I love The Voice and I absolutely adore Australia so this is a match made in heaven,” she said.

Rita Ora. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Guy Sebastian.

“Having been a coach on the UK series, I know just how powerful it can be in making dreams come true. I can’t wait to find Australia’s next superstar.”

The line-up change is part of a broader shake-up of the format after Seven snatched broadcast rights from rival network Nine.

Seven boss James Warburton has promised the 2021 season will be “all killer, no filler” with a shortened, punchier season.

Nine was criticised in the past for dragging out the show for several months and for also making the storylines revolve around the judges over talent.

Keith Urban. Picture: Russ Harrington

Jessica Mauboy. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

“The evolution of The Voice in 2021 is genuinely exciting,” Sebastian said. “I am so happy to be working alongside these amazing coaches. I have known Jess for a long time, I am a huge admirer of Keith and Rita is a great talent. I really feel like this panel will genuinely nurture a new generation of artists.”

For Mauboy, the gig marks a return to reality television. Like Sebastian, she got her start on Australian Idol.

“I’m so proud of the talent that exists in country. I know first-hand exactly how life-changing a show like this can be, so I’m honoured to be part of such an experienced team of coaches and I’m looking forward to some amazing, chair-turning moments.”

The Voice is slated to begin production early next year.

Originally published as The Voice Australia: New 2021 judges Keith Urban, Jessica Mauboy, Rita Ora