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Giovanni Zarrella Declines 2026 The Voice of Germany Coaching Role Over Scheduling Clash

Overlapping production with his ZDF variety show forced the choice, leaving the door open for a 2027 return.

Overview

  • The singer says his ZDF program takes priority in 2026, with six editions scheduled, making overlapping dates unworkable.
  • He emphasized that the coaching role should only be taken if he can commit one hundred percent of his time and energy.
  • He confirmed he turned down an invitation to return to the coaching panel after saying the decision was difficult.
  • Zarrella last coached in 2023 alongside Shirin David, Ronan Keating, and Bill and Tom Kaulitz, whose team won the season.
  • Separately, The Voice Kids is slated for February 14 on Sat.1 and Joyn with coaches Heiko and Roman Lochmann, Alvaro Soler, Michael Patrick Kelly and Leony, hosted by Melissa Khalaj.