Singer Christina Aguilera will reportedly return to the American version of “The Voice” as a judge, 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 (Dh62.4 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.