Meghan Trainor has confirmed that she will not be a judge on the next series of The Voice UK.

As we first reported several days ago, the auditions stage of the 2021 series is being recorded early next week, suggesting that the chances of Trainor appearing were slim to none.

Now the 'All About That Bass' singer, 26, has announced that she is pregnant with her first child by actor husband Daryl Sabaram and will be staying put in the US for the foreseeable.

"I had such a great time being a coach on The Voice UK and spending time with everyone," she said.

"I wish I could come back for Season 10, but I'm taking time to start my family and want to be really safe with the current travel restrictions. I'll be missing you all very much and hope to see you soon!"

A show spokesperson said: "Huge congratulations to Meghan on the wonderful news she is expecting her first child.

"Meghan has been a fantastic coach on The Voice UK and we look forward to seeing Meghan return for the end of series nine, coming soon to ITV.

"Everyone at The Voice UK and ITV would like to wish Meghan the very best in 2021 and beyond."

Trainor will make a virtual appearance for the semi-final and final of the current coronavirus-delayed series, due to air from later this month.