Emma Willis thanks fans for The Voice UK support

Emma Willis has thanked fans for their “lovely” messages after she was announced as the new host of The Voice UK.

It was confirmed over the weekend that Emma will replace Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates on the BBC One series, with her co-presenter due to be announced next week.

Willis also confirmed that she will remain the host of Big Brother after replacing Brian Dowling on the reality show earlier in the year.

Kylie Minogue was revealed this week to be one of the new coaches for the show’s third series alongside Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am, following Jessie J and Danny O’Donoghue’s departure.

A fourth coach to complete the panel has yet to be announced.