Keke Palmer to headline spin-off The Voice: Celebrity, with more stars joining
NBC is spinning its long-running singing contest The Voice into a new offshoot, per Deadline.
If you thought The Voice had run out of gimmicks, think again. NBC's long-running singing juggernaut isn't just coasting along with its usual routine for its 30th season — they're doubling down with a new spin-off: The Voice: Celebrity. Yes, another version. And this one swaps out the never-ending quest for 'unknown talent' in favour of letting celebs belt their hearts out to win over those famous spinning chairs. Let's break down what's actually new here, who's attached, and why it might not be as cynical as it sounds on paper.
The Voice is up to its 30th season, with the spin-off planned as the 31st instalment in the franchise.
The Format Gets a Makeover
First things first, this isn't just 'The Voice: but Famous People'. Well, not exactly. There's a handful of new twists: Keke Palmer is taking over as host — that's right, Carson Daly finally stepping aside (after holding the gig since 2011, let the man have a nap). Instead of hopefuls off the street, the spin-off will round up celebs from every corner — expect a bit of everything: actors, comedians, influencers, musicians, even athletes. The goal? Get famous faces to actually compete under the standard Voice rules: blind auditions, chair-turning, and bruised egos all intact.
But wait — they've added two fresh segments: The Voice Boot Camp (a sort of celeb training montage as they prep for battle), and the VIP Room, where contestants gather to watch each other perform — probably fuelling rivalries and backstage drama. The core format stays the same, but it should give us more behind-the-scenes chaos than usual.
Who’s Actually Involved?
Here's the early line-up. Keke Palmer is confirmed as host. Carson Daly shifts to a producer role, so he's not entirely out of the picture. On the coaching front: Joe Jonas makes his Voice coaching debut, joined by Queen Latifah and Riley Green. If you're following The Voice proper, Latifah and Green are actually coaching on Season 30 this autumn first — then they'll hop over to the celebrity edition for its spring launch.
- Host: Keke Palmer
- Coaches: Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah, Riley Green
- Producer: Carson Daly (no longer hosting)
Still no word on which celebs are actually competing — NBC is keeping that close to the vest for now. But think all sorts: literally anyone with a public profile and the guts to sing to a national audience.
Production, Scheduling, and That Franchise Machine
If you’re keeping track at home: The Voice: Celebrity will officially be Season 31 in John de Mol’s ever-growing franchise. It’s the first time America’s getting a celebrity-only take, although other countries have played around with this format already.
The show is a joint effort from MGM Alternative, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, and ITV Studios. As for timing, look for it to air on NBC next spring, directly after the legacy series wraps its autumn run.
Behind the scenes, John de Mol is still in the executive producer’s seat, joined by showrunner Audrey Morrissey, Mark Burnett, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher, and Barry Poznick — in case you collect reality show credits for fun.