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		</div><p>A top BBC executive has spoken out following the departure of singer and coach Sir Tom Jones from The Voice.<br />
The BBC’s head of television, Danny Cohen, said he was “sorry” that Sir Tom was “upset” after the Welsh singer recently hit out at what he called “sub-standard behaviour” from “the executives” following his departure from the show.</p>
<p>He told fans he had only been informed 24 hours before the new coaches were announced that he would not be returning.<br />
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<p>Mr Cohen said: “I’ve got huge respect for Tom and I’m truly sorry he’s upset. I’m really sorry because I am a big fan of his. I think he’s a gentleman and an extraordinary figure in music.”<br />
He said he would definitely like to see Sir Tom back on the BBC “doing something else”.</p>
<p>Sir Tom posted a long message on his Facebook page, saying: “In good faith, as part of the team, I’d put the time in my schedule to be involved in Series 5, as I’ve done so for the last 4 years. I’ve supported the show and the BBC since the beginning.</p>
<p>“I was told yesterday, with no consultation or conversation of any kind, that I would not be returning.<br />
“Having been through plenty of transformations throughout the years, I support and admire creative change. But being informed, as a matter of duty and respect, is an important part of creative relationships.”</p>
<p>Paloma Faith and Boy George will join the show alongside returning coaches Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson for the fifth series of the competition.</p>
<p>Mr Cohen said he was “excited” about the new panel, but added: “I would never want Tom to be upset and I’m sorry that’s the case.”</p>
<p>The fate of the show on the BBC has been much discussed as the contract with The Voice creators ends after its next run.<br />
While Mr Cohen did not comment on the show returning beyond that, he said “we should keep fighting for entertainment on Saturday nights on the BBC that reaches a wide range of people”.</p>
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