Aguilera to return to 'The Voice'

Singer Christina Aguilera will reportedly return to the American version of "The Voice" as a jude, while her replacement Shakira will be axed.

The 32-year-old, who left the show in 2012 after three seasons to promote her latest album "Lotus", is expected to return this autumn after signing a deal worth a rumoured $17 million, reports contactmusic.com.

It is as yet unclear whether Cee Lo Green, who also departed last year, will be returning alongside Aguilera or whether his popular replacement, Usher, will stay on.