The Voice Has Changed The Way They Are Filming Seasons For NBC, And The Story Behind How They’re Doing It Now Is Fascinating

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On Season 27 of “The Voice,” which is currently being aired on the 2025 TV schedule, The Blind Auditions are underway, and fans are thrilled about Adam Levine’s comeback. It’s been six years since the Maroon 5 frontman added his touch to some of the show’s most memorable moments, but in a sense, Adam Levine has been back longer than we might think. This is because NBC has adapted how seasons of “The Voice” are produced, and John Legend’s explanation of this change is quite intriguing.

John Legend recently paid a visit to his old friend Kelly Clarkson on her talk show, where they discussed the latest group of talented singers who have caught their collective attention on ‘The Voice’. During the conversation, Clarkson inquired whether Legend missed the show while he took a break during Season 26. In an unexpected disclosure about the demanding nature of filming, Legend admitted:

Currently, we’re producing two seasons at a time – usually during summer and early fall. This means that even when you’re not present, it feels like you’re still around. For instance, they were filming Season 26, followed by my participation in Season 27 the following week. We filmed them consecutively, but Michael was involved in both seasons, while the rest of us only participated in one or the other.

On Seasons 24 and 25, John Legend served as a coach. Although he took a break for Season 26, he mentioned on The Kelly Clarkson Show that he, along with Adam Levine, came back to the set last summer around the same time as Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Michael Bublé. Unlike the other coaches who swapped their seats, Bublé remained in place throughout both seasons, making him the only coach to appear consistently.

It’s unclear whether the EGOT winner completed all of the pre-recorded rounds for Season 26 prior to starting Season 27, or if they filmed the Blind Auditions for each season first before moving on to the Battles for each season, and this lack of clarity raises numerous questions in my mind.

In my world as a dedicated fan, I didn’t make it to a chair on Season 26, but I seized the opportunity to audition again for Season 27 and luckily, I got selected to be on Kelsea Ballerini’s team. Was there only a small gap between my performances? Perhaps just days or maybe weeks passed? This tight schedule could have facilitated Reba McEntire filming both ‘The Voice’ and ‘Happy’s Place’, or it might have added complexity to the process instead, I’m not entirely sure.

Was the schedule equally challenging for Michael Bublé, Carson Daly, the band, and the entire crew? John Legend remarked it was “insane” for producers, but taping two seasons simultaneously might provide some leeway in scheduling over the remaining year. Additionally, it must feel peculiar for the Season 27 contestants to finally see auditions that took place several months ago. How much time will have elapsed since their initial audition and when the semifinalists reappear for live episodes?

It seems what I’m searching for is a documentary titled “Behind the Scenes of The Voice.” This subject matter truly captivates me, and until I find that documentary, I plan to satisfy my curiosity with the melodies of the current contestants, the light-hearted humor of Michael Bublé, and the anticipation brought about by Adam Levine as he revitalizes an aspect of The Voice that has been missing since Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson departed.

The new episodes are broadcast every Monday at 8 PM Eastern Time (ET) on NBC. You can also stream them the following day if you have a subscription to Peacock.

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2025-02-22 04:08