Alesha Dixon, 47, stuns in a daring cut-out dress as she promises to bring 'energy and vibes' to The Voice after Tom Jones' controversial sacking

Alesha Dixon stunned in a daring cut-out maxi dress as she promised to bring 'energy and vibes' to The Voice UK following Tom Jones' controversial departure from the show.

The singer, 47, took to Instagram on Tuesday to showcase the racy black number, which highlighted her incredible figure.

Alesha looked incredible as she struck a sexy pose on top of a large stage chest bearing The Voice UK branding.

She penned alongside the post: 'Sitting on Business! Host! Excited to bring some energy & vibes to the team.'

Alesha and Stacey Solomon have replaced Emma Willis as hosts of the show, after she landed the coveted role of presenting Strictly Come Dancing.

Meanwhile, Sir Tom, 86, has hit out at ITV, claiming he was axed 'last-minute' after 13 years on the judging panel. 

His departure came as the new line-up was announced, with Cheryl joining the show as a coach.

The Voice viewers have shared their thoughts on Tom's shock sacking as the show returned to the box at the end of August.  

And as the current series, starring Tom, aired, viewers hit out on X as they asked: 'Why are they getting rid of Tom Jones?'

They wrote: 'Can't believe they've sacked the legend Tom Jones and replaced him with Stacey Solomon. What does she know about musical talent? About mentoring a singer? ITV are making a mockery of #thevoice'

'Why the f**k are they getting rid of Tom Jones on The Voice again?? He’s the only one who actually knows how to sing out of the judges.'

'Keep Tom, Keep Tom, Keep Tom.'

'Keep Tom Jones and get rid of the producer of The Voice. How about that?'

It comes amid reports fellow coach Will.i.am was in tears over Sir Tom Jones's exit and is said to be 'furious' at his sacking.

A source told The Sun: 'Will.i.am has made no secret of how he feels about Tom Jones' sacking so producers were already nervous ahead of the first show – and they had every right to be because during the first filming session of the new series on Friday in Manchester, he broke down crying – and said the only reason he had returned was because he had Tom's blessing.

'When the judges first came out, producers asked them to start talking about the year ahead and the news season. They asked Will to kick things off but he just refused.

'It was so awkward – he crossed his arms like a child and Kelly had to jump in instead to talk about how excited she was to be back.'

The Daily Mail has contacted ITV and will.i.am's representatives for comment.

The new series of The Voice, which started filming earlier this month, has been marred in controversy, after it emerged that Tom would not be returning as a coach on the show.

Tom has since insisted it wasn't his decision to leave and said ITV 'fired' him 'because of a financial difficulty with insurance'.

In a statement confirming the lineup, ITV bosses thanked Tom for his work on the show, saying: 'ITV would like to thank the irreplaceable Sir Tom Jones for all his years on The Voice UK, and the countless incredible and unforgettable moments he gave the show.

'He has brought joy to audiences, and to every singer who performed for him and with him.'

Fellow coach will.i.am, who will remain on the show alongside Kelly Rowland, has vented his fury over Tom's being dropped from the show, with sources claiming he's made his feelings known backstage.

Sources have revealed that despite Cheryl and Aitch being welcomed as new additions to the lineup, any excitement on set has been replaced by awkwardness over the row.