Samantha Mumba wants to relaunch her pop career by starring as a judge on ‘The Voice’.
The 36-year-old singer – who released her debut album, ‘Gotta Tell You’, at the age of 16 – has revealed she wants to replace Jennifer Hudson on the TV show’s judging panel.
Samantha – who now has a four-year-old daughter called Sage – explained: "I’ve always loved ‘The Voice’. I think it’s a fantastic format. I love that it’s all about vocal talent rather than someone’s image. That makes it really special."
Jennifer, 37, is quitting her role as a coach after three years on the popular TV show, and bosses are currently seeking a suitable replacement.
Samantha, for her part, has revealed she’d jump at the opportunity to join the programme’s star-studded judging panel.
The Grammy-nominated star – who has also appeared in a number of movies – told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: "If there’s a spot available on the show, I would absolutely love to jump in and become a coach.
"After so many years in the industry, it would be amazing to be able to mentor aspiring singers. The show also looks like a lot of fun."
The most-recent series of the show featured a judging panel that included Jennifer, will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Olly Murs.
Samantha Mumba wants to be a judge on The Voice
