Olly Murs is set to perform in a star-studded charity fundraising event in Manchester later this month - after he was axed from The Voice following six years on the ITV show.

The singer, 39,  is one of the headline names to be involved at the Football for Change 2023 fundraising gala on Saturday, November 18.

Soul sensation Beverley Knight will also be performing at the benefit which will help young people affected by poverty.

Radio broadcaster Vernon Kay will host the swanky party at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, with the likes of Peter Crouch, Abbey Clancy and many more in attendance.

Speaking about his involvement in the fundraising gala, Olly said: 'I'm buzzing to perform at this year's Football For Change gala, a brilliant cause that I was pleased to get involved with last year too.

Good cause: Olly Murs, 39, is set to perform in a star-studded charity fundraising event in Manchester later this month - after he was axed from The Voice

'The football players and businesses involved are doing an incredible job to help change the lives of disadvantaged young people for the better. I'm sure it will be a fantastic night and can't wait to see everyone in Manchester in November.'

The charitable project aims to raise £1 million at its latest fundraising gala. 

Football for Change was launched by a string of Premiere League icons back in 2021, with the initiative already raising nearly £1 million. 

The charitable project aims to significantly help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds out of poverty by providing grants for life-changing opportunities in both education and employment.

In the last year, the fundraising has released over £150,000 in grants to charities and organisations across the country - including The Dame Kelly Holmes Foundation, Everton in the Community and the Liverpool FC Foundation.

Olly's involvement in the show comes after he admitted that he is 'sad' to be leaving The Voice next season, after an incredible six years on the show.

After the twelfth series hits screens in November, the singer's time on the show comes to an end.

But ahead of his last series, the Voice coach has also teased a huge new, exciting twist that fans can look forward too.

Speaking ahead of the new series, Olly said: 'I feel so proud of this show. When I started I never imagined I would be here for 6 or 7 years.

'I'm sad to be leaving but so happy to have been a part of the show. I'm hoping this series will be the best one yet!

'A big secret is that although there's four coaches on the show, there is someone else that presses the button this year and it's not a coach!'  

Olly, Anne-Marie, Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am are once again returning as the superstar Coaches in the iconic chairs.

Host Emma Willis is also returning to preside over all of the action and as Olly said, a special surprise guest is coming to this series.

This year, for the first time groups have been allowed to audition for their chance to be crowned champion.

Contestants will take to the stage in a bid to be crowned this series' winner, securing a recording contract with Universal Records as well as winning a massive 50k cash prize and a luxury holiday.

The Voice has apparently axed a second coach in the wake of Olly's scathing attack on the singing show after his own exit was confirmed.

ITV have reportedly cut ties with Anne-Marie from the spinning red chairs ahead of the 2024 series to give the show a 'refresh.'

The Essex beauty joined Olly, Tom Jones, and will.i.am on the show in 2021 and appeared to go down well viewers.

However, it has now been claimed bosses want to bring in new stars from the industry to appeal to a younger audience.

A source told the The Sun: 'Anne-Marie has loved being part of the show but producers want to give the series a refresh. 

'ITV wants to ensure that the show pulls in teens, so they are always looking at who is hot in the music world.'

When approached by MailOnline, ITV did not deny Anne-Marie had been axed from The Voice.

 The Voice UK starts on Saturday, November 4 at 8.25pm on ITV1, ITVX and STV