Cliff Richard - Sir Cliff Richard In Talks With The Voice

The British music veteran is being lined up to take a judging role on the programme, as TV bosses attempt to rejig the format after a drop in viewing figures towards the end of the first series' run earlier this year (12).

He tells Britain's The People newspaper, "It's still early days but there's been a conversation and I'd be silly if I didn't think about it. The Voice is a terrific show and the format really interests me, particularly the blind audition. It's definitely something I would like to do."

Judges on the show - a spin-off from an American TV hit - pick contestants based on their voices alone.

The new casting news has fuelled speculation suggesting Richard will replace Sir Tom Jones, who has already hinted he may not return for a second series. The other judges on the show are Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O'Donoghue.