Emma Willis to return as host of the British version of 'The Voice'

LONDON, June 9 (UPI) -- Television personality Emma Willis will continue to host The Voice U.K. after it moves to its new home on ITV early next year.

"The Voice U.K. is very close to my heart and I'm absolutely delighted to be back on the show. Roll on the blind auditions!" Willis, the show's emcee since 2014, said in a statement Thursday.

The series challenges aspiring singers to compete for a contract with Polydor Records.

Auditions are to take place throughout the United Kingdom this summer.

The celebrity coaches for Season 6 haven't been announced yet. Previous seasons of the show aired on the BBC.