Sir Tom Jones asks 'How long is this voice going to last?' as he makes sad career admission

The Voice UK legend Sir Tom Jones has been a coach on the show since it started in 2012 and while he has no plans of quitting just yet, he did make a candid admission

Sir Tom Jones, a regular on 'The Voice', has candidly spoken about the inevitability of his career's end, despite not planning to retire any time soon.

Sharing reflections with fellow judges including will. i.am, LeAnn Rimes, and the new pairing of Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher, Sir Tom expressed astonishment at reaching 84: "It's a wonderful life, you know, show business," he shared with his colleagues.

On stage emotions still run high for the entertainer who stated: "When you perform on stage and you get that love coming back from the audience. You think 'What could be better than this? ' and that's the way I still feel today. Like I did when I was a kid."

Will. i.am, the Black Eyed Peas frontman, couldn't hide his admiration, saying: "To see you here, still being that inspiration and still being active, is just mind-boggling."

During the heartfelt exchange, the renowned 'Sex Bomb' singer confessed his own surprise at his longevity: "It is to me as well. As the years go on, you think 'How long is this voice going to last?'. I'm on stage and I open up and there it is and I think 'Is that voice coming from me?' and that's the God's honest truth, you know. I'm 84 this year," reports Wales Online.

The sentiment resonated with fans as well, who took to social media to lavish praise on the singer after 'The Voice' posted the clip online, with one fan remarking: "He is ageless. His voice is as powerful as it was when I was a little girl watching Mom leaving to see him in concert. That was a very long time ago."

"You are the man Tom no one else could even compare your age and your voice amazing. Legend," a fan effusively praised before another chimed in adding: "Sir Tom you are sensational and your voice is magnificent, it still gives me chills and fever. Bless you."

Another couldn't hide their admiration, confessing: "I'm still crushing on Tom Jones and I'm 61."

An additional fan shared their excitement: "Tom Jones, you are amazing. Just saw you in New York City and you are correct. Is that voice still coming from you? You were fabulous and unbelievable concert so glad I had the opportunity to see you again. Any chance you get go see Tom Jones live it is like no other experience and he sings with passion and from his heart. May you have many more years to spread your voice to those who love music." (sic)

Sir Tom and will. i.am remain the steadfast original judges on 'The Voice', which recently welcomed newcomers LeAnn, Danny and Tom into the fold, stepping into the shoes formerly filled by Anne Marie and Olly Murs.

Despite rumours and discussions about his potential departure from the show, Sir Tom shows no sign of slowing down, whereas former co-star Anne Marie mused over the idea of Sir Tom retiring during an exchange with Express.co.uk and other journalists. The '2002' singer revealed: "He feels like every time he does a show, he said to us..'Because I was like, 'Are you bored? Are you done?"

She continued explaining his enthusiasm for the show: "I was like, 'You have experienced so much and nothing is new to you', and he said, 'Every time I hear a new voice, it is the best feeling ever'."

"He just loves it," concluded the pop star. "He just loves it."

The Voice is available to watch on the ITV Hub.