It’s not surprising at all that The Voice has become one of NBC's longest-running singing competition shows of all time. It’s recently been renewed for Season 23, which means a new batch of hopeful singers will be able to show off their talent in front of millions of viewers.
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A new season also means that new coaches are being added to the mix. Every season of The Voice that’s premiered so far has included some of the most talented musicians in the industry behind those turning chairs, and Season 23 isn’t going to break that pattern. Here’s what everyone should know about new coaches that will be showing their faces during Season 23 in the new year.
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Who are the new coaches on 'The Voice' for Season 23?
According to TV Line, NBC just announced that there will be two wonderful new faces added to the lineup of coaches on The Voice. Chance the Rapper is one of those new additions. Chance has been releasing music since 2012 when he first dropped his debut mixtape. In 2013, he started garnering worldwide attention from mainstream music listeners.
Niall Horan is the second new addition to the show. Most people know and love him from his time rising to superstardom with the boy band One Direction. He ultimately ended up pursuing his own solo career outside of the beloved group that was originally formed in 2010.
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Chance and Niall will be working alongside Kelly Clarkson, a veteran coach on the show. She found fame after winning American Idol back in 2004. In fact, she was the first-ever winner of such a huge singing competition show. Blake Shelton is another veteran coach viewers will see in Season 23, but it’s important to note that this will also be his last season.
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Why is Blake Shelton leaving ‘The Voice’ in 2023?
After more than a decade with the show, Blake announced his exit in a lengthy Instagram post.
He wrote, “I’ve been wrestling with this for a while, and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after next season. This show has changed my life in every way for the better, and it will always feel like home to me. It’s been a hell of a ride over these last 12 years of chair turns, and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC …"
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He went on to describe the lifelong bonds and friendships he created with fellow coaches and the fact that he met his wife, Gwen Stefani, on the show. He gave a shout-out to all of the talented singers who have impressed him over the years. He ended the note by shouting out all of the fans who have been supportive of the show since day one.
November 8, 2022
The Voice is returning for Season 23 next year, and the show has officially set a premiere date. The new season will kick off on NBC on Monday, March 6, 2023. Get excited, because two new coaches are joining the panel.
The Voice Season 23 to Premiere in March 2023
On Monday, NBC shared premiere dates for several shows coming next year, including The Voice. In an Instagram post, the network revealed that Season 23 of the long-running singing competition will premiere March 6.
This is the first time the show has premiered in the spring since 2021. This year, the show moved to a once-a-year schedule, making room for American Song Contest. Currently, The Voice is airing Season 22, with Live Playoffs set to kick off next week.
Season 23 of the show has already started filming, with two new coaches joining the panel. Blake Shelton is returning for what will be his final season of the show, and Kelly Clarkson is returning after taking the current season off. They’ll be joined by newcomers Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper.
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AGT: All Stars, American Idol Also Announce Premiere Dates
The Voice wasn’t the only talent show to announce a premiere date this week. Fellow NBC show America’s Got Talent revealed the premiere date for the new All Stars spin-off. The show will premiere Monday, January 2, 2023.
All Stars has already started filming, with Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell sitting on the panel as judges. AGT host Terry Crews will also emcee the spin-off.
Meanwhile, American Idol announced a premiere date for Season 21, the show’s sixth on ABC. The show will return with the same judging panel (Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan) on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
It looks like talent show fans will have plenty to look forward to in the new year.
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