The Voice is going to look very different next spring. Not just because of the coaching lineup, but because of the coaching lineup. The Voice has officially revealed their celebrity coaches taking on the infamous red spinning chairs for Season 29: Adam Levine, John Legend, and Kelly Clarkson. For the first time in the show’s history, the long-running singing talent show will only employ three coaches.
Season 29, subtitled “Battle of the Champions,” will see a slightly different format than cycles past. The three champion coaches will compete in a Triple Turn Competition that will provide the victor with a Battle-round Super Steal that nullifies any rival’s attempt to steal a sought-after singer. In the Knockouts, the trio of coaches will bring back two artists each from their past teams to go head-to-head in an In-Season All-Star Competition. The coach who earns the most wins in the face-offs will be guaranteed a second finalist in the Top 4. This round will be judged by original coach CeeLo Green.
The semi-finals will comprise the Top 9, with the finale featuring the Top 4. The biggest change for this round will be watching a new voting block of superfans and in-studio Voice alumni playing favorites in real time. The remixed season, which will feature all-star veterans and new stars, is set to premiere spring 2026.
‘The Voice’ Season 29 Is a Champion Reunion
The format change is set to be “infused with fast-paced, competitive elements,” inspired by NBC Sports, according to NBC. According to 1Iota, The Voice began their Blind Auditions this week with a live studio audience on hand to witness the new format. Clarkson will be filming The Voice and The Kelly Clarkson Show concurrently.
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Levine, Legend, and Clarkson are reuniting for the first time since Season 16, which also featured Blake Shelton. Season 16 marked Legend’s first coaching appearance on The Voice, and his first and only win. Levine has racked up three victories with Clarkson having four.
The Voice will also return for Season 28 this fall, with coaches Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, and Niall Horan. Bublé was the victor of Season 27 with his singer Adam David. McEntire and Snoop Dogg will return to the show since last appearing in Season 26, and Horan returns for the first time since Season 24.
The Voice Season 28 returns this Fall on NBC with Season 29 debuting in spring 2026. All episodes are available to stream on Peacock.
