Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine are set to reunite as coaches on NBC’s The Voice for the highly anticipated Season 29, marking their first collective appearance since Season 16. The new season is scheduled to launch in the spring, following the debut of Season 28 featuring coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire this fall.
In an exciting development, NBC revealed that both seasons are being filmed concurrently, explaining the early announcement for Season 29’s coaching lineup. This upcoming season will feature notable format changes, branded as The Voice: Battle of Champions.
Season 29 promises to introduce a fast-paced competition inspired by major NBC sporting events, including the Super Bowl and the upcoming Olympic Winter Games. The revamped format will have four competitive rounds, highlighting a “Triple Turn Competition” where coaches will seek the most three-chair turns from the contestants. The winning coach will gain significant advantages, including a “Super Steal” for the battle rounds, ensuring an edge over rival coaches in securing talented artists.
The knockouts will include a twist, as each coach will bring back two beloved artists from earlier seasons to compete in an “In-Season All-Star Competition.” The coach with the most victories in these sing-offs will earn a guaranteed second finalist for the finale. CeeLo Green, an original coach, will determine the winner.
The semifinals will feature a Top 9 round leading to a Top 4 finale, with a fresh voting block consisting of super fans and past contestants involved in the decision-making process. Each coach will kick off with a team of 10 artists, adding another layer of intrigue to the competition.
Clarkson will juggle filming The Voice with her own show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, which is entering its seventh season. She last served as a coach in Season 23 after stepping down for a few seasons. Levine has been part of The Voice from its inception and returned in Season 27, while Legend has been an intermittent coach since Season 16, making notable appearances in several recent seasons.
Overall, Season 29 of The Voice is shaping up to be an exciting and transformative experience for both the contestants and the audiences, promising substantial entertainment as fans eagerly anticipate the return of these beloved coaches.