Created by John de Mol, it premiered on ITV during the summer television cycle on 10 June 2017.

The winners of the seven series were: Jess Folley, Daniel Davies, Sam Wilkinson, Justine Afante, Torrin Cuthill, Israella Chris and Shanice & Andrea Nyandoro.

On 29 July 2023, it was announced that the show would be on hiatus to make room for another spin-off, putting the children's format in jeopardy.

After attaining high ratings, it was announced that the network had renewed The Voice Kids for three series.

There were four phases to the competition: In the first series, the winner received £30,000 and a family trip to Disneyland Paris.

In the fourth series, the winner received the same £30K prize, and a family trip to Universal Orlando Resort, Florida, also via Norwegian Airlines.

For the sixth series, the winner gets the prize money and a family trip to Universal Orlando via TUI Airways.

Of this announcement, Pixie Lott commented, "I can't wait to join The Voice Kids and help discover the next big star.

I have such a passion for talented young people and I know the UK will have lots – I can't wait to hear them!

In November 2019, it was announced that Paloma Faith would replace Jessie J for the show's fourth season, alongside will.i.am, Lott and Jones.