'I'm super excited': Ronan Keating to replace Melanie C on The Voice Kids

Ronan Keating (Niall Carson/PA)

Ronan Keating will replace Melanie C to join the coaching panel of The Voice Kids when it returns to ITV later this year, it has been announced.

The Boyzone star will appear alongside fellow coaches Will.i.am, Pixie Lott and Danny Jones in the big red chairs, replacing the Spice Girl, who is unable to return to the show due to her upcoming tour.