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The Voice Revamps Season 29 With In‑Studio Voting and ‘Battle of Champions’ Format

The Feb. 23 premiere launches a shortened run driven by NBC’s NBA schedule.

Overview

  • Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend return as a three‑coach panel, marking the first season where all coaches are former winners.
  • Blind Auditions will air across the first three episodes, with each coach building a team of 10 artists.
  • A new Triple Chair Competition in the Blinds awards a one‑time Super Steal for the Battles to the coach with the most three‑chair turns.
  • An All‑Star Showdown brings back past champions for sing‑offs judged by original coach CeeLo Green, including returns by Jordan Smith, Javier Colon, Girl Named Tom, Jake Hoot, Maelyn Jarmon, and Renzo.
  • Traditional nationwide live voting is removed, with the Semifinal (Top 9) and Final (Top 4) decided in person by superfans and former contestants, a shift the coaches say leaves outcomes uncertain.