Rita Ora to replace Kylie Minogue on Britain's 'The Voice'

LONDON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Rita Ora is joining Britain's The Voice.

The BBC announced Tuesday the 23-year-old singer will replace judge Kylie Minogue in the upcoming fourth season of the singing competition and join judges Will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson in the series' signature spinning red chairs.

Ora expressed her excitement with the news Tuesday on Twitter sharing a photo of the announcement.

"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," said coach Will.i.am.

In addition to her new gig as judge, Ora will make her acting debut next year in the cinematographic adaptation of author E.L. James erotic novel, Fifty Shades of Grey.

The new season of The Voice will premiere in the U.K. in January 2015.