New judge on the Voice and Kaiser Chiefs front man Ricky Wilson has admitted that he agreed to take part in the show in order to sell more records.

The singer is the first new recruit along with Kylie Minogue who are joining veteran judges Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am.

"I love my band and I want our new record to get noticed," Wilson told NME in an interview.

"I know that everyone is going, 'He thinks he's going to sell more records and more tickets. And that is why I'm doing it. I'm not a f**king idiot."

The band are due to release their new album Education, Education, Education & War on March 31st and are clearly hoping that the high profile role that Wilson is stepping in to will help boost sales.

The Voice starts back on BBC One this Saturday.