Key Highlights
- Adam Levine returns to The Voice for its 27th season in Spring 2025, reuniting with Maroon 5’s success post-show.
- Kelsea Ballerini joins as a new coach, bringing fresh talent after her advisory roles.
- John Legend continues his legacy on the show, marking his 10th season.
- Season 26 to feature an eclectic mix of coaches including Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg.
(livesinsight.com) – Just when you thought he was out, they keep pulling him back in. Adam Levine, one of the original coaches on The Voice, is returning to the show for season 27, which will air in the spring of 2025, NBC announced Wednesday. He left the show in May 2019 after 16 seasons. Adam’s appearance on The Voice is credited with helping to revive the career of his band, Maroon 5. In 2011, the year the show premiered, Maroon 5 topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “Moves Like Jagger,” featuring fellow Voice coach Christina Aguilera. Prior to that, the band hadn’t been in the top 10 since 2007.
Season 27: A New Chapter Begins
Joining him on season 27 will be John Legend, who was a coach from 2019 to 2022, and then again from 2023 to this year. In addition, Michael Bublé, who is joining the show for season 26 this fall, will return for season 27. The new face on the lineup will be country star Kelsea Ballerini. As previously reported, the coaches for season 26 also include Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg. The Emmy-winning series will return for season 27 with Maroon 5’s Adam returning after six years away from the chair. Kelsea served as a battle advisor in 2019, and filled in for then-coach Kelly Clarkson in 2020, but it will be her first year full time as a coach. Michael and John will both be returning for the 27th season, marking back-to-back seasons for Canadian crooner Michael and John’s 10th season.
The Coaches Speak: Reactions to the New Season
“It’s official, I am so so so excited to be joining The Voice next year y’all, let’s go Team Kelsea,” said Kelsea in a video posted on social media. Michael also shared his love for the show, while John quipped: “What is The Voice without Team Legend?” The video ended with Adam looking into the camera, and stating that “team Adam is back” and that he “felt bad for the other teams”. The announcement comes after it was revealed that Michael would also be joining Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani as coaches for season 26, coming this fall.
Adam Levine: Reflecting on His Journey
Adam left the show in 2019; he was replaced by Gwen Stefani. “After the first day of shooting, I sat there, stunned. I said to myself: ‘There’s some magic here. Something is definitely happening.’ It went on to be a life shaping experience that will be close to my heart forever,” the singer told fans as he confirmed his exit. “Thank you NBC for signing me up. I am truly honored to have been a part of something I’ll always cherish for the rest of my life.” “To the amazingly talented vocalists who competed on the show and made this machine hum. And, Blake [expletive] SHELTON. I couldn’t hide my love for you if I tried. Seriously. I tried. Can’t do it. Our friendship is and always will be one for the books. Whatever this whole surreal experience is, I’m just happy I got to experience it with you,” he concluded, before thanking the fans and adding: “For me, it was time to move on. Your support has meant EVERYTHING.” Adam won the show three times, in 2011 with Javier Colon, in season five with Tessanne Chin and season nine with Jordan Smith.