The Voice
GenreReality television
Created byJohn de Mol Jr.
Directed byPeter Ots
Presented by
Judges
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons12
No. of episodes224
Production
Executive producers
  • John de Mol
  • Julie Ward
  • Leigh Aramberri
  • Jaala Webster
  • Chloe Baker
  • Joel McCormack
Production locationDisney Studios Australia
Running time
  • 60–90 minutes (blind auditions)
  • 125 minutes (live shows)
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release15 April 2012 (2012-04-15) –
present (present)
Related

The Voice is an Australian singing competition television series. It premiered on the Nine Network on 14 April 2012, before moving to the Seven Network in 2021. Based on the original The Voice of Holland, and part of The Voice franchise, its first nine seasons aired on the Nine Network, with its tenth season commencing on the Seven Network on 8 August 2021.

The show aims to find currently unsigned singing talent (solo or duets, professional and amateur) contested by aspiring singers aged 15 or older, drawn from public auditions. The winners receive a recording contract with Universal Music Australia or EMI Music Australia, as well as A$100,000 and other prizes. Winners of the twelve seasons have been: Karise Eden, Harrison Craig, Anja Nissen, Ellie Drennan, Alfie Arcuri, Judah Kelly, Sam Perry, Diana Rouvas, Chris Sebastian, Bella Taylor Smith, Lachie Gill, and Tarryn Stokes.

The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances and guide their teams of selected artists through the remainder of the season. They also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning coach. The original panel featured Delta Goodrem, Joel Madden, Seal and Keith Urban; the panel for the most recent twelfth season featured Guy Sebastian, Rita Ora, Jessica Mauboy and Jason Derulo. Other judges from previous seasons include Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, will.i.am, Benji Madden, Jessie J, Ronan Keating, Joe Jonas, Kelly Rowland, and Boy George.

Format

The show is part of the television franchise The Voice and is structured as three phases: blind auditions, battle rounds and live performance shows. In 2017, the show added another phase: the knockouts between the blind auditions and the battles. The winner receives a recording contract with Universal Music or EMI (2019) as well as A$100,000 and other prizes.[1]

Blind auditions

Four judges/coaches, all noteworthy recording artists, choose teams of contestants through a blind audition process during the auditioner's performance. If two or more judges want the same singer (as happens frequently), the singer has the final choice of coach. Each coach must recruit a number of artists (12 in seasons 1, 4-9, 11-12; 14 in seasons 2 and 3) to their team in the blind auditions to move on to the next phase of the competition. In season 10, coaches can complete their teams without a specific number of members.

A new element was introduced in season 9: the Block. Aside from the main button, each coach has three other buttons with the names of their fellow coaches. When a coach wants to get the specific contestant but does not want another coach to do so, they may press the block button to block them from getting the contestant. The coach who wants to use the block and the coach who is being blocked have to turn before any block can be used. They have two blocks to use in the entire phase of the blind auditions and 2 coaches can be blocked in a single audition. In season 11, a coach can block another coach at any time, even during their pitch. In season 12, coaches are allowed to block before a coach turns their chair.

Also, in Season 11, a Battle Pass was introduced, where in each coach can send one artist immediately in the battle rounds by pressing their silver button. This can be used only once in the entire blind auditions. This is axed in the next season.

Knockout and battle rounds

Each team of singers are mentored and developed by their coach. In the second stage, called the battles, two members from the same team battle it out and perform a duet together. After the battle round, coaches must choose only one to advance. In season 2, a new element was featured in the battle rounds: The Save. Each coach can save one losing artist to join them to their team and reinstating them in the competition. Starting from season 3, the coaches can save two artists instead of one.

Next in the battle rounds was the showdown rounds (which was also introduced in Season 2). In the showdown rounds, each team is grouped into two groups of four artists and will perform a song. One will be saved by the public, the lowest-voter will be immediately eliminated, and the remaining two will be sent to the sing-off. In the sing-off, the artists will sing a reprise of their blind audition and the coaches can only select one artist to advance to the finals. This was slightly changed in season 3, wherein three groups of three artists will perform a song. From each group, one will be saved by the public, the lowest-voter will be immediately eliminated, and the remaining artist will be sent into the sing-off. Those artists that are sent to the sing-off will have to perform a reprise of their blind audition and coaches can only advance one of them to the finals.

In season 4, the showdown round was replaced by the Super Battles. Each coach chooses two of their artists to go straight to the live shows via a Fast Pass. The remaining six artists from each team will be grouped in two groups of three artists. Each artist will sing a different song and coaches can only select one artist to the Live shows. This was slightly changed in season 5, where in each coach must group their team into two groups of four artists each. Those four artists sing an individual song following a theme picked by their coaches. Only two from each group will be able to advance to the live shows.

Starting in season 6, the battles and the knockout rounds were swapped. In the knockouts, coaches pick three of their acts to go against each other in a sing off, with a theme. They all have different songs, after which the coach chooses which act will advance into the next phase, the battles. Once the coach has made a choice, the other coaches have an opportunity to steal two losing artists that were rejected by their coach. Starting in season 8, the coaches can save their own artists. After the knockout rounds is the battle rounds, where artists perform a duet together. Coaches must choose only one to advance, while the other one will be eliminated. Starting from season 7, coaches can select one losing artist in the battles to be a wildcard and might advance to the live shows. However, only one from the four wildcards will advance to the Top 13. In season 8, the coaches’ wildcards are immediately advanced to the final.

In season 9, the battle rounds happened after the blind auditions. The same rules were applied in the earlier seasons, with two saves available, and the coaches can save their own artists as well. After the battle rounds comes the playoffs, where each coach pairs two of their artists together, with each artist singing an individual song following a theme. After all their team's playoffs were done, the coaches chose one of their losing artists as a wildcard and moves on to the Showdowns. In the Showdowns, all artists in their teams will performs and coaches can only takes 2 of them through to the semi-finals.

In season 10, there were no battle rounds and only the knockout rounds were implemented. In that season's knockouts, each artist must perform to their coach. After each act performs, the coaches have three options: to either send the artist straight to the semi-final, send the artist home, or decide at the end of the show when all artists have performed. Each coach can only take two artists through to the semi-final.

In season 11, a new round was introduced, the Callbacks. Coaches will reduce their teams from twelve artists to six, consisting of five artists and one Battles Pass artist. Some artists will be required to perform their blind audition songs, while others will perform during the sing-offs (with coaches choosing a theme, similar to the knockout round in seasons 6 to 8), or they may need to do both. Coaches have the flexibility to advance one, two, or all of their artists in the group, as long as they save at least five of them. Next come the battles, where coaches will pair six artists, comprising five from the Callbacks and one Battles Pass artist. The same rules in the battles applied, with only one from each pair to advance, however, there are no saves available. The artists who win their battles will progress to the Singoffs. Following the battles, coaches will choose one artist from the winning battle artists to advance directly to the semi-finals, while the remaining artists will need to perform another song, with only one of them advancing.

The Callbacks were slightly changed in season 12. Coaches are required to organize their artists into four groups, with each group consisting of three artists. The coaches gave a theme for each of the groups (similar to the singoffs in season 11). In each group, one will go straight to the battles, one will be eliminated, and one will be going to the Ultimate Callbacks for a final cut decision before the battles (a format similar with the showdowns in season 3). During the Ultimate Callbacks, coaches create two groups, each comprising two artists who didn't advance from the callbacks or get eliminated. In a make-or-break sing off, one artist from each group will advance to the battles, while the other will be eliminated. The same battle and sing-off rules last season were applied this season.

The Cut

In season 10, this new phase was introduced and consisted of coaches cutting their teams to just five artists. This phase replaced the "battles" phase typical of past seasons.[2] In this stage of the competition, the coaches divide their teams in groups of a specific theme and the contestants battle it out singing the same song. Each coach can only take five artists through to the Knockouts.

Finals and live shows

In the final phase, the remaining contestants (Final 8) compete against each other. The audience and coaches have equal say in deciding who moves to the Final 4 phase. With one team member remaining for each coach, the (Final 4) contestants compete in the finale with the outcome decided by public vote.

Production

Coaches (series 1): Seal, Keith Urban, Delta Goodrem, and Joel Madden.
Ricky Martin was announced as Urban's replacement for the second series.

In May 2011, The Daily Telegraph reported that the Nine Network would broadcast The Voice in late 2011.[3] However, two months later, it was reported that the show would instead air in early 2012, and that the Nine Network were in talks with signing at least one international artist (especially an American) to lead its panel of coaches on the show, which were rumoured to be Christina Aguilera, George Michael, Usher, Pink and Gwen Stefani.[1] In September 2011, the Herald Sun reported that the Nine Network were planning to sign Australia's Got Talent judge Dannii Minogue as one of the coaches.[4] Anthony Callea, Vanessa Amorosi and former Pussycat Dolls member Ashley Roberts all publicly expressed interest in coaching roles.[5][6] However, Keith Urban, Delta Goodrem, Seal and Joel Madden were ultimately confirmed as the four coaches for the first season.[7] On signing the four coaches, Michael Healy, the Nine Network's Director of Television, said: "To secure such world-class coaches has been a coup for this show and the network. The mix of talent and unique format will, we truly believe, be a captivating experience for our viewers."[8]

Darren McMullen was announced as the host of the program in January 2012.[9][10] Additionally, Ricki-Lee Coulter (with Seal), Darren Hayes, (Goodrem), Megan Washington (Urban) and Benji Madden (with brother Joel) were signed to pair up with the coaches as mentors for their contestants during the "Battle Round".[11][12] On 10 May 2012, Faustina Agolley was announced as the show's social media correspondent during the live shows.[13]

Filming for the blind auditions stage of the competition began on 19 February 2012 at Fox Studios in Sydney,[8][14] with 121 artists featured in this phase of the selection process.[15] The first day of filming resulted in hundreds of audience members being turned away from the studio due to overbooking of the event by an external booking agent.[14] Filming for the battle rounds started in late March.[16] In response to the immediate ratings success of the blind auditions, the Nine Network renewed the series for a second season on 27 April 2012.[17]

With Urban accepting an offer to join the American Idol judging panel it was announced in September 2012 that he would not be returning as a coach for the second season.[18] Following an extensive search process by producers, and constant media speculation[19][20] on who would replace Urban, Ricky Martin was officially announced as the new coach in November 2012.[21] In response to joining the series, Martin paid tribute to Urban saying he was "humbled to be sitting in his chair".[21] Healy stated that Martin would bring "huge experience" and be the "perfect addition" to the coaching panel,[22] with Goodrem, Madden and Seal all publicly expressing excitement at the news via their Twitter accounts.[23]

The success of the first season led to the Nine Network increasing its programming run for the second season, with an extra ten hours of content to be broadcast and the season running for approximately three months instead of two.[21] For 2014, Goodrem left the panel to join The Voice Kids, and Seal left to continue on his music career. Goodrem and Seal were in turn replaced by The Voice UK coaches Kylie Minogue and will.i.am. On 13 January 2015, it was announced that Goodrem would return to the panel, and new judges Jessie J and Benji Madden would join the series, replacing former judges Minogue and will.i.am.[24] On 22 February 2015, it was announced that Sonia Kruger would be joining the fourth season as a co-host with McMullen.[25] In 2015, Darren McMullen announced he was leaving The Voice, with Sonia Kruger to be a solo host in 2016.[26]

On 28 December 2015, Ronan Keating confirmed he would replace Martin on the show's fifth season, alongside returning coaches Goodrem, Jessie J and The Madden Brothers.[27] On 19 June 2016, it was announced that pop duo The Veronicas will briefly replace The Madden Brothers as coaches for the second live show on Sunday 19 June while the brothers are in the US on tour due to band commitments. The brothers are to due back on screen for the rest of the live shows. During an interview with NewsLitmited, the sisters stated "It's a very brutal industry to be in. We are very honest, very upfront and very real about the advice we give. We're not going to be sugar coating anything. There's not going to be anything contrived about our time on the show." Jessie J ruled out returning to the show for the 2017 show and stated "I've loved doing the show, I've done four seasons: two in the U.K., two in Sydney, but I just need to make another album."[28]

On 8 November 2016, it was announced that Goodrem would return for her fifth season as a coach, whilst original judge Seal, who departed the series following the second season, would return and replaced Jessie J.[29] On 8 December 2016, it was announced that Boy George would become the third coach for the series' sixth season replacing The Madden Brothers.[30] On 24 December 2016, it was announced that Kelly Rowland would become the fourth and final coach for the series' sixth season to replace Keating.[31]

On 11 October 2017, the series was renewed for a seventh season and it was announced that Goodrem, George and Rowland would all return.[32] On 14 December 2017, Nine announced Joe Jonas would replace Seal as the fourth judge for the seventh season.[33]

On 17 October 2018, the series was renewed for an eighth season and it was announced that Goodrem, George and Rowland would all return.[34] On 14 November 2018, Nine announced Guy Sebastian would replace Jonas as the fourth judge for the eighth season.[35] The eighth season premiered on 19 May 2019.[36]

On 16 October 2019, the series was renewed for a ninth season and it was announced that Goodrem, George, Rowland and Sebastian would all be returning as series judges.[37] In November 2019, Sonia Kruger announced she would be leaving Nine Network at the end of 2019, in which she will be resigning as the show's host.[38][39] In January 2020, Darren McMullen was announced to return as host after his departure in 2014, along with new co-host Renee Bargh.[40][41]

Due to the Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, Fox Studios has been designated to Disney and Marvel productions, resulting in ITV Studios Australia becoming the new home location for The Voice.[42] In August 2020, it was announced Seven Network had picked up the series for its tenth season, set to broadcast sometime in the following year, with Kruger returning as host.[43][44] In December of the same year, Seven announced Sebastian would continue as a coach; Jessica Mauboy and former The Voice UK coach Rita Ora were named new coaches replacing Rowland and Goodrem, and Urban was announced to return to the coaching panel replacing Boy George.[45]

On 16 July 2021, Seven Network and The Voice casting website announced that two new seasons will be broadcast in 2022: the upcoming eleventh regular season, and The Voice Generations.[46] For the "generations" version, family groups, consisted in people of several ages, are the ones who can apply.

On 11 October 2021, it was announced that Sebastian, Urban, Ora, and Mauboy would all be returning as coaches for 2022.[47]

On 9 October 2022, Urban announced that he would not be a coach for the twelfth season.[48][49] On 30 October 2022, it was announced that Mauboy would be returning for her third season as a coach.[50] In March 2023, Jason Derulo was announced as a new coach taking the place of Urban, while Sebastian and Ora would also be returning as coaches.[51][52]

Coaches and hosts

Timeline of coaches

Key

  Featured as a full-time coach
  Featured as a part-time advisor
Timeline of coaches
K Coach Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Delta Goodrem
Joel Madden [lower-alpha 1]
Seal
Keith Urban
Ricky Martin
Kylie Minogue
will.i.am
Benji Madden [lower-alpha 1]
Jessie J
Ronan Keating
Kelly Rowland
Boy George
Joe Jonas
Guy Sebastian
Jessica Mauboy
Rita Ora
Jason Derulo

Line-up of coaches

Timeline of hosts

Key

  Main presenter
  Backstage presenter
Timeline of hosts
Host Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Darren McMullen
Faustina Agolley
Sonia Kruger
Renee Bargh

Coaches' teams

  Winning coach; winners are denoted by boldface.

† Contestant is deceased

Season Team Seal Team Joel Team Delta Team Keith
1 Karise Eden
Fatai V
Chris Sebastian
Emma-Louise Birdsall
Sam Ludeman
Michael Duchesne		 Sarah De Bono
Ben Hazlewood
Prinnie Stevens
Lakyn Heperi
Laura Bunting		 Rachael Leahcar
Glenn Cunningham
Danni Da Ros
Viktoria Bolonina
Matt Hetherington
Ben Bennett		 Darren Percival
Diana Rouvas
Adam Martin
Brittany Cairns
Taga Paa
Jimmy Cupples
2 Team Seal Team Joel Team Delta Team Ricky
Harrison Craig
Mitchell Anderson
Alex Gibson
Jac Stone		 Danny Ross
Kiyomi Vella
Michael Stangel
Michael Paynter		 Celia Pavey
Steve Clisby
Jackie Sannia
Tim Morrison		 Luke Kennedy
Miss Murphy
Simon Meli
Caterina Torres
3 Team Will Team Kylie Team Joel Team Ricky
Anja Nissen
ZK
Gabriel and Cecilia
Mat Verevis		 Johnny Rollins
Kat Jade
Robbie Balmer
John Lingard		 Frank Lakoudis
Holly Tapp
Isaac McGovern
Taila Gouge		 Jackson Thomas
Sabrina Batshon
Elly Oh
C Major
4 Team Ricky Team Jessie Team Delta Team Madden
Liam Maihi
Naomi Price
Gail Page
Scott Newnham		 Ellie Drennan
Simi Vuata
Amber Nichols
Cath Adams		 Lyndall Wennekes
Caleb Jago-Ward
Rik-E-Ragga
Nicholas Duquemin		 Joe Moore
Nathan Hawes
Peta Evans-Taylor
Tameaka Powell
5 Team Ronan Team Jessie Team Delta Team Madden
Tash Lockhart
Mitch Gardner
Georgia Wiggins
Emad Younan		 Ellen Reed
Jack Pellow
Mikaela Dean
Brianna Holm		 Alfie Arcuri
Adam Ladell
Kim Sheehy
Elle Murphy		 Andrew Loadsman
Aaliyah Warren
Lane Sinclair
Lexi Clark
6 Team Seal Team Delta Team Kelly Team George
Lucy Sugerman
Berni Harrison
Rennie Adams		 Judah Kelly
Claire Howell
Tim Conlon		 Fasika Ayallew
Spencer Jones
Bojesse Pigram		 Hoseah Partsch
Sarah Stone
Robin Johnson
7 Team George Team Kelly Team Delta Team Joe
Sheldon Riley
Chang Po Ching
Luke Antony
Mikayla Jade		 Sam Perry
Bella Paige
AP D'Antonio
Brock Ashby		 Ben Clark
Trent Bell
Jacinta Gulisano
Nathan Brake		 Aydan Calafiore
Sally Skelton
Ben Sekali
Homegrown
8 Team Kelly Team Guy Team Delta Team George
Zeek Power
Lara Dabbagh
Denzel
Rebecca Selley		 Jack Vidgen
Mitch Paulsen
Chynna Taylor
Elsa Clement		 Daniel Shaw
Jordan Anthony
Sheldon Riley
Natasha Stuart †		 Diana Rouvas
Lee Harding
Madi Krstevski
Carlos C Major
9 Chris Sebastian
Mark Furze
Alex Weybury
Despina Savva
Lyric McFarland		 Johnny Manuel
Timothy Bowen
Adam Ludewig
Stephanie Cole
Matt Gresham		 Stellar Perry
Jesse Teinaki
Clarrisa Spata
Steve Clisby
Goldi		 Siala Robson
Masha Mnjoyan
Angela Fabian
Virginia Lillye
Elyse Sene-Lefao
10 Team Keith Team Rita Team Jess Team Guy
Arlo Sim
Lau Abend
Cassie McIvor
Jediael
Lozz Benson		 G-Nat!on
Sian Fuller
Sofia Watt
Tanya George
Halimah Kyrgios		 Mick Harrington
Ella Monnery
Seann Miley Moore
Evile Jireh Sisifo Laloata
Janaki Easwar		 Bella Taylor Smith
Jordan Fuller
Chantel Cofie
Adrian Hood
Penelope Pettigrew
11 Thando Sikwila
Lane Pittman
Chriddy Black
Melanie Cowmeadow
Freddie Bailey
Shaun Wessel		 Lachie Gill
Xanthe Campbell
Theoni Marks
Ella & Sienna
Robbie Dolan
Liam Keates-Ryley		 Faith Sosene
Jael Wena
Kaylee Bell
Finnian Johnson
Richard Tunami
Emily-Jane Conidi		 Jordan Tavita
Cassidy Mackie
Emerson Alexander
Celestial Utai
Liam Conroy
Jas Winter
12 Team Guy Team Jess Team Jason Team Rita
Charlie Pittman
Bella Mackenzie
Elly Poletti
Jaydean Miranda
Marley Sola
Robbie Hunt		 Ezra Williams
David Aumua
Shyjana
Dillon Rhodes
Giaan Jordan
Jade Taunton		 Ethan Beckton
Callum Warrender
Alex Jeans
Andrew Taylor Knight
Calista Nelmes
Etienne Steven
Maree Mamalis		 Tarryn Stokes
Emily Kate
Nyree Huyser
Gezel Bardossi
Levi X
Elsa Marilyn

Series overview

Warning: the following table presents a significant amount of different colors.

Teams color key
      Artist from Team Seal                               Artist from Team Kylie                               Artist from Team Joe
      Artist from Team Keith                               Artist from Team Jessie                               Artist from Team Guy
      Artist from Team Delta                               Artist from Team Madden                               Artist from Team Rita
      Artist from Team Joel                               Artist from Team Ronan                               Artist from Team Jess
      Artist from Team Ricky                               Artist from Team George                               Artist from Team Jason
      Artist from Team Will                               Artist from Team Kelly
The Voice series overview
Season Aired in Winner Other finalists Winning coach Host(s)
1 2012 Karise Eden Darren Percival Rachael Leahcar Sarah De Bono — Seal Darren McMullen
2 2013 Harrison Craig Luke Kennedy Celia Pavey Danny Ross
3 2014 Anja Nissen Jackson Thomas Johnny Rollins Frank Lakoudis ZK will.i.am
4 2015 Ellie Drennan Joe Moore Nathan Hawes Liam Maihi — Jessie J McMullen, Sonia Kruger
5 2016 Alfie Arcuri Adam Ladell Tash Lockhart Ellen Reed Delta Goodrem Sonia Kruger
6 2017 Judah Kelly Hoseah Partsch Lucy Sugerman Fasika Ayallew
7 2018 Sam Perry Bella Paige Sheldon Riley Aydan Calafiore Kelly Rowland
8 2019 Diana Rouvas Daniel Shaw Zeek Power Jordan Anthony Boy George
9 2020 Chris Sebastian Johnny Manuel Siala Robson Stellar Perry Kelly Rowland McMullen, Renee Bargh
10 2021 Bella Taylor Smith Arlo Sim G-Nat!on Mick Harrington Guy Sebastian Sonia Kruger
11 2022 Lachie Gill Faith Sosene Jordan Tavita Thando Sikwila Rita Ora
12 2023 Tarryn Stokes Charlie Pittman Ethan Beckton Ezra Williams

Seasons synopsis

Season 1 (2012)

Karise Eden was crowned the first winner of The Voice Australia. Darren Percival was runner-up, followed by Rachael Leahcar in third place and Sarah De Bono in fourth place.[53] Season one saw 80% of artists enter the music charts, culminating in 9 out of the top 10 in finale week. Eden made history with eight singles in the charts and both a number-one single and album.[54]

Season 2 (2013)

The second season of The Voice Australia crowned Harrison Craig the winner, under Seal's tutelage. Keith Urban did not return as a coach after it was officially announced he would become a judge on American Idol.[55][56] The Nine Network confirmed on 29 November 2012 that Latin pop star Ricky Martin would replace Urban as the new coach.[57] Luke Kennedy placed second under the new coach, with Celia Pavey third and Danny Ross fourth.

Season 3 (2014)

On 26 November 2013, it was announced that Seal and Delta Goodrem would not be returning as coaches for the third season. The same day, it was announced that The Voice UK coaches will.i.am and Kylie Minogue would join Joel Madden and Ricky Martin.[58] Taping for the third season began on 14 January 2014, with the Battle rounds commencing in March. Blind auditions began airing on 4 May 2014. Anja Nissen was announced the winner with Jackson Thomas in second place, Johnny Rollins in third, and Frank Lakoudis and ZK in fourth.

Season 4 (2015)

In January 2015, it was confirmed that Goodrem would return to her judges chair, and would be joined by former The Voice UK coach Jessie J and Benji Madden.[24] On 22 February 2015, Sonia Kruger was announced as the new co-host.[25] Ellie Drennan was announced the winner with Joe Moore in second place, Nathan Hawes in third, and Liam Maihi in fourth.

Season 5 (2016)

In July 2015, it was confirmed that The Voice would return in 2016.[59] Jessie J, Goodrem and The Madden Brothers were announced as returning coaches; Martin was replaced by Ronan Keating. On 28 December 2015, McMullen announced he would not be returning as host of The Voice. The season began airing on 1 May 2016.[60][61] Alfie Arcuri was announced the winner with Adam Ladell in second place, Tash Lockhart in third, and Ellen Reed in fourth.

Season 6 (2017)

In November 2016, it was confirmed that Goodrem would be returning as a coach on the show for her fifth season and that she would be joined by former coach, Seal, returning after a three-season absence.[29] The following month, former The Voice UK coach, Boy George, was announced as the third coach.[30] In December 2016, it was confirmed that former The X Factor UK judge and singer, Kelly Rowland, would be the fourth and final coach.[62] The season began airing on 24 April 2017.[63] Judah Kelly was announced the winner with Hoseah Partsch in second place, Lucy Sugerman in third, and Fasika Ayallew in fourth.

Season 7 (2018)

On 11 October 2017, the series was renewed for a seventh season and it was announced that Goodrem, George and Rowland would all return.[32] On 14 December 2017, Nine announced Joe Jonas would replace Seal as the fourth judge for the seventh season.[33] The season began airing on 15 April 2018. Sam Perry was announced as the winner[64] with The Voice Kids finalist Bella Paige in second place, Sheldon Riley in third, and Aydan Calafiore in fourth.

Season 8 (2019)

On 17 October 2018, the series was renewed for an eighth season and it was announced that Goodrem, George and Rowland would all return.[34] On 14 November 2018, Nine announced Guy Sebastian would replace Jonas as the fourth judge for the eighth season.[35] The season began airing on 19 May 2019.[36]

This season, only the Semifinals and the Grand Finale were broadcast live. Each coach was allowed to advance a top four to the Finals: Diana Rouvas was announced as the winner with Daniel Shaw in second, Zeek Power in third, and Jordan Anthony in fourth.[65]

Season 9 (2020)

On 16 October 2019, the series was renewed for a ninth season with coaches from the previous season returning.[37] On 25 January 2020, it was announced that Darren McMullen and Renee Bargh would act as successors to Kruger as hosts.[40] The block was also introduced as a twist for the blind auditions, giving coaches the power to block another coach from getting an artist.

Season 10 (2021)

In August 2020, it was announced Seven Network had picked up the series for its tenth season, set to broadcast in 2021, with Sonia Kruger returning as host. In December of the same year, Seven announced that Guy Sebastian, Keith Urban, Rita Ora, and Jessica Mauboy were the coaches, replacing Kelly Rowland, Delta Goodrem and Boy George. The grand finale was prerecorded in April 2021, with four different endings being taped. The show was broadcast on 12 September 2021 with the winner, Bella Taylor Smith, being decided by a viewer poll.

Season 11 (2022)

In October 2021, it was announced that Keith Urban, Jessica Mauboy, Rita Ora, and Guy Sebastian would all return as coaches for the eleventh series. Sonia Kruger returns as host. Some changes to the format were also introduced, The blinds rules changed, with each coach having 12 spots, replacing the previous unlimited spots rule. This season also introduces the Battle Pass. Coaches will have a new button, in addition to the main button and the block buttons. The Battle Pass allows a coach to automatically send the contestant to the battles. Each coach could only press the button for one artist in the entire blinds. The Cut was scrapped and replaced by the 'Callbacks' in which each coach has to cut their team down from 12 to 6. The battle rounds also returned; coaches are to cut their team from 6 to 3 by pairing two of their artists to sing the same song as a duet. Then the coaches must pick two out of their 3 winners to advance to the semi-finals. From the semi-finals, each coach must choose one artist to advance to the pre-recorded finale. Similar to last season, the winner was determined by a viewer poll, with Lachie Gill being declared the winner.

Season 12 (2023)

In March 2023, it was announced that Guy Sebastian, Rita Ora, and Jessica Mauboy would all return as coaches for the twelfth series. Meanwhile, Keith Urban was replaced by Jason Derulo. Sonia Kruger returns as host. This season axed the Battle Pass, which was introduced in the previous season. Also, this season the coaches were allowed to block before a coach turns their chair, which prevented the blocked coach's chair from facing the artist if they pressed their button. Similar to the previous two seasons, the winner was determined by a viewer poll, with Tarryn Stokes of Team Rita being declared the winner.

Spin-offs

The Voice Kids

The Voice Generations

On 16 July 2021, The Voice casting website announced the application for a new version of the show to be broadcast in 2022: The Voice: Generations,[46] where family or friend groups consisting in singers of all ages are the ones who can apply. This is an original version of The Voice franchise, with the idea being adapted to the Lithuanian series a few weeks later. The first season is hosted by Sonia Kruger and has Jessica Mauboy, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Keith Urban as coaches.

Music releases by contestants

Two The Voice Australia winners, Karise Eden and Harrison Craig's, albums have debuted at number one on the ARIA albums chart. Besides both winners, Darren Percival, Rachael Leahcar, Sarah De Bono, Prinnie Stevens, Emma Birdsall, Adam Martin and Lakyn of season 1, and Luke Kennedy, Emma Pask, Danny Ross, Ms. Murphy and Caterina Torres of season 2 have all signed record contracts with Universal Music Australia.

Possibly the most notable alumni of the series is season 2 finalist Celia Pavey, who has achieved a successful pop career in Australia under the name Vera Blue. Her single "Papercuts" with rapper Illy peaked at #2 on the ARIA singles chart, and her second album Perennial debuted on the ARIA albums chart at #6. Eleven of her singles have achieved either Gold or Platinum status in the country.

Another notable alumni is season 4 contestant Grace Pitts, who has had a successful career under the name GRAACE, receiving significant airplay on Triple J.

Reception

Viewership

Season Premiere date Finale date Episodes Premiere
ratings		 Rank Finale ratings
(Grand final)		 Rank Finale ratings
(Winner announced)		 Rank Average
series viewers		 Average
rank		 Source
1 15 April 2012 18 June 2012 16 2.190 #1 2.749 #2 3.238 #1 2.375 #1 [66][67]
2 7 April 2013 17 June 2013 24 1.940 #1 2.093 #2 2.380 #1 1.989 #1 [68][69]
3 4 May 2014 21 July 2014 23 2.229 #1 1.727 #1 1.579 #2 1.741 #1 [70][71]
4 28 June 2015 30 August 2015 18 1.633 #1 1.563 #2 1.666 #1 1.574 #1 [72][73]
5 1 May 2016 10 July 2016 1.454 #1 1.207 #4 1.331 #1 1.280 #2 [74][75]
6 24 April 2017 2 July 2017 20 1.277 #1 1.231 #4 1.357 #1 1.140 #3 [76][77]
7 15 April 2018 17 June 2018 1.072 #5 1.028 #4 1.086 #3 0.987 #4 [78][79]
8 19 May 2019 7 July 2019 1.064 #3 1.019 #4 1.069 #2 1.030 #3 [80][81]
9 24 May 2020 19 July 2020 21 1.082 #3 0.938 #5 — 0.938 #6 [82][83]
10 8 August 2021 12 September 2021 13 1.329 #2 1.292 #2 1.383 #1 1.285 #1 [84][85]
11[lower-alpha 2] 18 April 2022 29 May 2022 14 1.532 #5 1.388 #4 1.390 #3 1.388 #5 [86][87]
12[lower-alpha 2] 6 August 2023 8 October 2023 17 1.338 #3 [88]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Benji Madden joined his brother, Joel, to be a duo coach in seasons four and five.
  2. 1 2 Ratings data used for this season from OzTAM represents total viewership of the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide), regional and National.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by The Voice
Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref
2013 AACTA Awards Best Reality Television Series The Voice Nominated [89]
Logie Awards Most Popular Light Entertainment Program The Voice Won [90]
Most Popular New Male Talent Joel Madden Won
Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program The Voice Nominated
2014 Logie Awards Most Popular Light Entertainment Program The Voice Nominated [91]
Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program Nominated
2015 AACTA Awards Best Reality Television Series The Voice Won [92]
Logie Awards Most Popular Entertainment Program The Voice Nominated [93]
Most Outstanding Entertainment Program Won
AACTA Awards Best Reality TV The Voice Nominated [94]
2016 Logie Awards Best Entertainment Program The Voice Nominated [95]
Most Outstanding Entertainment Program Nominated
2017 Logie Awards Best Entertainment Program The Voice Nominated [96]
Most Outstanding Entertainment Program Nominated
2019 Logie Awards Most Popular Entertainment Program The Voice Nominated [97]
Most Popular New Talent Joe Jonas Nominated
2023 Logie Awards Most Popular Entertainment Program The Voice Pending [98]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 JMO and Elle (17 July 2011). "Nine hunts superstars for new reality show The Voice". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
  2. ↑ "The Voice: Everything you need to know". Mediaweek. 6 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Richard Clune and Nick Gardner (29 May 2011). "Channel Nine is looking to reclaim its lost audience". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  4. ↑ Byrne, Fiona (17 September 2011). "Nine has designs on Dannii Minogue". Herald Sun. Herald and Weekly Times. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  5. ↑ Davies, Rebecca (19 August 2011). "Anthony Callea: 'I want to be a judge on The Voice'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Vanessa Amorosi aims to be the assessor". Herald Sun. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  7. ↑ Kathy McCabe, Holly Byrnes (14 October 2011). "Delta Goodrem and Keith Urban to star in The Voice". Herald Sun. Herald and Weekly Times. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  8. 1 2 Knox, David (18 February 2012). "The Voice set to sing". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  9. ↑ Shearer, Geoff (15 January 2012). "Darren McMullen confirmed as host for Nine Network's The Voice talent show". The Courier-Mail. News Limited. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  10. ↑ Knox, David (15 January 2012). "Darren McMullen confirmed as The Voice host". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  11. ↑ McCabe, Kathy (14 March 2012). "Ricki-Lee Coulter, Darren Hayes, Megan Washington and Benji Madden join The Voice". The Daily Telegraph. news.com.au. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  12. ↑ Knox, David (14 March 2012). "More star power joins The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  13. ↑ Knox, David (10 May 2012). "Faustina joins The Voice team". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  14. 1 2 Knox, David (20 February 2012). "Audience turned away from The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  15. ↑ Murfett, Andrew (2 April 2012). "Hearing is believing". The Age. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  16. ↑ "Emotional new The Voice Australia promo featuring Delta Goodrem". Delta Daily. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  17. ↑ Knox, David (27 April 2012). "Renewed: The Voice, The Block, Celebrity Apprentice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  18. ↑ Byrnes, Holly (13 September 2012). "Keith Urban quits The Voice for American Idol". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  19. ↑ Knox, David (18 September 2012). "Hunt goes wide for Urban's placement on The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  20. ↑ Knox, David (9 October 2012). "Chris Martin rumoured for The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  21. 1 2 3 "Martin 'humbled' to join The Voice as Urban's replacement". The Age. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  22. ↑ Knox, David (30 November 2012). "Ricky Martin joins The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  23. ↑ Byrnes, Holly (9 December 2012). "Ricky Martin "humbled" to sit in Keith Urban's chair on The Voice". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  24. 1 2 Molloy, Shannon (14 January 2015). "Delta Goodrem makes shock return as coach, and Jessie J replaces Kylie Minogue on The Voice". Australia: news.com.au. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  25. 1 2 Knox, David (22 February 2015). "Sonia Kruger to co-host The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  26. ↑ "Programmer's Wrap 2016: Nine". 1 February 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  27. ↑ "Ronan Keating Joins The Voice as a Mentor in 2016". Mum's Lounge. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  28. ↑ "Jessie J 'feels good' not working on The Voice as she admits begging for movie audition". Mirror Online. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  29. 1 2 Thomas, Sarah (8 November 2016). "Seal rejoins The Voice Australia as Channel Nine reveals its 2017 TV schedule". The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia: Fairfax Media. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  30. 1 2 Anderton, Joe (8 December 2016). "Boy George isn't done with The Voice just yet". Digital Spy. United Kingdom: Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  31. ↑ Helligar, Jeremy (24 December 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: It's destiny, child! Kelly Rowland joins The Voice's panel of coaches". The Fix. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  32. 1 2 Knox, David (11 October 2017). "Renewals underpin Nine's 2018 Slate". TV Tonight. Australia. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  33. 1 2 Knox, David (14 December 2017). "Nine announces new celebrity judge for The Voice 2018". TV Tonight. Australia. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  34. 1 2 Knox, David (17 October 2018). "Upfronts 2019: Nine: SeaChange, Australian Open, Lego Masters, Bad Mothers". TV Tonight. Australia. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  35. 1 2 Knox, David (14 November 2018). "Guy Sebastian becomes newest coach on The Voice". TV Tonight. Australia. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  36. 1 2 "Cancel all your plans because The Voice 2019 launch date is here..." Nine Network. Australia. 5 May 2019. Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  37. 1 2 Knox, David (16 October 2019). "Upfronts 2020: Nine: Informer 3838, Halifax, returning reality juggernauts". TV Tonight. Australia. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  38. ↑ Lallo, Michael (14 November 2019). "Sonia Kruger resigns on-air from Nine Network". Sydney Morning Herald. Australia. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  39. ↑ Bond, Nick (14 November 2019). "Sonia Kruger confirms Nine departure on air". news.com.au. Australia. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  40. 1 2 Knox, David (25 January 2020). "Renee Bargh, Darren McMullen to host The Voice". TV Tonight. Australia. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  41. ↑ "The Voice Australia 2020 new hosts announced". News.com.au. Australia. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  42. ↑ Knox, David (23 November 2019). "New studio home for The Voice". TV Tonight. Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  43. ↑ Knox, David (30 August 2020). "The Voice shifts to Seven". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  44. ↑ McKnight, Robert (30 August 2020). "Shock as Channel 7 secures The Voice from Nine". TV Black Box. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  45. ↑ Digital Staff (15 December 2020). "Keith Urban, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy named coaches for The Voice Australia". Seven Network. Australia: Seven West Media. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  46. 1 2 "Apply for The Voice". The Voice Casting. 17 July 2021.
  47. ↑ twitter.com/TheVoiceAU/status/1447319679828119554
  48. ↑ "The Real Reason Keith Urban Quit 'The Voice AU'". 10 October 2022.
  49. ↑ "Keith Urban shares why he isn't returning to the Voice: 'Had a blast'".
  50. ↑ "Mauboy confirms Voice return as she opens up about marriage". 29 October 2022.
  51. ↑ "Jason Derulo to join 2023 season of The Voice". Mediaweek. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  52. ↑ Kelly, Vivienne (19 March 2023). "Jason Derulo Replaces Keith Urban on 'The Voice Australia'". Variety Australia. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  53. ↑ Knox, David (18 June 2012). "Karise Eden wins The Voice 2012". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  54. ↑ "Casting & Auditions: The Voice Series 2". Casting & Auditions. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  55. ↑ Knox, David (13 September 2012). "Keith Urban quits The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  56. ↑ Knox, David (17 September 2012). "Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj confirmed for American Idol". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  57. ↑ Knox, David (30 November 2012). "Ricky Martin joins The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  58. ↑ This Week's Fresh Music Top 20. 15 June 2014. 4Music.
  59. ↑ Galvin, Nick (9 July 2015). "Nine bringing back Australia's Got Talent, The Voice". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  60. ↑ Byrnes, Holly (21 April 2016). "The Voice adds glitter to 60 Mins gloom". News.com.au. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  61. ↑ Knox, David (21 April 2016). "Returning: The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  62. ↑ Cronin, Seanna (24 December 2016). "Kelly Rowland joins The Voice Australia for 2017". Charleville Western Times.
  63. ↑ Knox, David (3 April 2017). "Returning: The Voice 2017". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  64. ↑ Knox, David (6 April 2018). "The Voice now premieres on Commonwealth Games closing night". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  65. ↑ "Voice fans angry over voting stuff-up". News.com.au. 7 July 2019.
  66. ↑ Dale, David (16 April 2012). "The Ratings Race: Week 16". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  67. ↑ Dale, David (18 June 2012). "The Ratings Race: Yippee, Hitler's back on SBS". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  68. ↑ Knox, David (16 April 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 7 April 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  69. ↑ Knox, David (26 June 2013). "Timeshifted: Monday 17 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  70. ↑ Knox, David (12 May 2014). "Timeshifted: Sunday 4 May 2014". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  71. ↑ Knox, David (29 July 2014). "Timeshifted: Monday 21 July 2014". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  72. ↑ Knox, David (29 June 2015). "Timeshifted: Sunday 28 June 2015". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  73. ↑ Knox, David (31 August 2015). "Timeshifted: Sunday 30 August 2015". TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  74. ↑ Knox, David (12 May 2016). "Timeshifted: Sunday 1 May 2016". Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  75. ↑ Knox, David (21 July 2016). "Timeshifted: Sunday 10 July 2016". Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  76. ↑ Knox, David (5 May 2017). "Timeshifted: Monday 24 April 2017". Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  77. ↑ Knox, David (11 July 2017). "Timeshifted: Sunday 2 July 2017". Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  78. ↑ Knox, David (29 April 2018). "Timeshifted: Sunday 15 April 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  79. ↑ Knox, David (28 June 2018). "Timeshifted: Sunday 17 June 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  80. ↑ Knox, David (1 June 2019). "Timeshifted: Sunday 19 May 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  81. ↑ Knox, David (19 July 2019). "Timeshifted: Sunday 7 July 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  82. ↑ Knox, David (5 June 2020). "Timeshifted: Sunday 24 May 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  83. ↑ Knox, David (31 July 2020). "Timeshifted: Sunday 19 July 2020". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  84. ↑ Knox, David (9 August 2021). "Sunday 8 August 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  85. ↑ Knox, David (13 September 2021). "Sunday 12 September 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  86. ↑ Knox, David (19 April 2022). "Monday 18 April 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  87. ↑ Knox, David. "Sunday 29 May 2022". TV Tonight.
  88. ↑ Knox, David (7 August 2023). "Sunday 6 August 2023". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  89. ↑ Knox, David (31 January 2013). "AACTA Awards 2013: winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  90. ↑ Knox, David (8 April 2013). "2013 Logie Awards: winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  91. ↑ Knox, David (27 April 2014). "Logie Awards 2014: Winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  92. ↑ Knox, David (29 January 2015). "AACTA Awards 2015: winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  93. ↑ Knox, David (22 March 2015). "Logie Awards 2015: Nominations". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  94. ↑ Knox, David (29 October 2015). "AACTA Awards 2015: nominees". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  95. ↑ Knox, David (3 April 2016). "Logie Awards 2016: Nominations". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  96. ↑ Knox, David (26 March 2017). "Logie Awards 2017: Nominations". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  97. ↑ Knox, David (26 May 2019). "Logie Awards 2019: nominees". TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  98. ↑ Knox, David (19 June 2023). "2023 Logie Awards: Noms". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 June 2023.

    Media related to The Voice (Australia) at Wikimedia Commons

    This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.