Simon Cowell Extends an Olive Branch — and a Spotlight: Offers Tom Jones a Spot on The X Factor After BBC’s Brutal Cut From The Voice After being abruptly axed from The Voice UK by BBC bosses—a move that left fans furious and Sir Tom Jones “blindsided”—music mogul Simon Cowell has stepped in with an unexpected twist. In a move that could shake up reality TV’s biggest rivalry, Cowell reportedly reached out personally to offer Sir Tom a high-profile spot on The X Factor panel. “Tom’s a legend,” Cowell said. “He belongs on a stage, not in the shadows.” While the offer remains under wraps, insiders say Cowell is serious about bringing Sir Tom’s gravitas—and iconic voice—into the X Factor fold, possibly as a mentor or guest judge. If accepted, it could mark a dramatic crossover between two of Britain’s biggest music shows—and the ultimate redemption arc for the Welsh icon many feel never should’ve been let go in the first place.