'The Voice' host Carson Daly admits coaches are used as 'selling point' on NBC show
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: Carson Daly is spilling the beans on the success of NBC's singing show 'The Voice.'
In the last couple of years, Carson who is the 'The Voice' host and producer, has seen several music superstars, including Blake Shelton, come and go as coaches on the show.
Since its debut on NBC in 2011, 'The Voice' has become a popular singing competition that has garnered a loyal following, similar to 'American Idol'.
Originally, the panel of coaches on the show consisted of Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and CeeLo Green. However, after Season 3, the coaches started to switch around. Blake Shelton, who had been there since the beginning, decided to leave the show after Season 23.
While having a conversation with Yahoo! Entertainment, Daly talked about how the success of the singing show doesn't depend on who is on the judging panel.
“We felt like we could survive that [revolving door], and we used it as a selling tool. We’re losing Pharrell, but we’re getting Usher. We just made that work for us," Daly said.
He added, “When we launched, American Idol was so strong. The television singing competition marketplace was full. People thought we were crazy to put another singing show on. They thought we would only last maybe a year. Ironically, it’s lasted 25 seasons."
'The Voice' host Carson Daly credits the show's success to its format
Daly attributes the show's success to its unique format, which has enabled it to remain resilient in the face of tough competition.
“The format is so strong — stronger than any one coach, any one host, any one of us. I think that’s really why the show’s been successful,” Daly said.
He went on to say, "We added the steals, we added the saves, we’ve added the block. We’ve tweaked the format to make it more interesting, but we’ve never changed the real DNA of the show.”
Daly is certain that 'The Voice' will remain popular and relevant for many years to come, as he believes it has enduring staying power in the entertainment industry.
He concluded, “The show has zero signs of aging. People watch content differently. Ratings are down across the board in traditional television viewing, but the way The Voice makes people feel is still at an all-time high."
Who are the coaches on 'The Voice' Season 25?
For those of you who are unaware, let us share with you, that the twenty-fifth season of 'The Voice' premiered on NBC on February 26, 2024, with Carson Daly returning as the host.
The panel of coaches for this season of the singing show is comprised of John Legend and Reba McEntire, who are returning for their ninth and second seasons, respectively.
In addition to John and Reba, we have the exciting return of Chance the Rapper, who took a one-season break but is now back for his second season.
Last but not least, we have the debut of the dynamic duo Dan + Shay, who are making history as the show's first-ever coaching duo.
Why did Blake Shelton leave 'The Voice'?
Blake Shelton bid farewell to 'The Voice' after Season 23, where he competed against other coaches such as Niall Horan, Chance the Rapper, and Kelly Clarkson in his last season on the show.
In October 2022, Shelton confirmed the news of his departure from the show via an official statement on his Instagram page.
“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while, and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after Season 23. This show has changed my life in every way for the better, and it will always feel like home to me. It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns, and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew, and catering people; you are the best," Shelton said.
Then, he added, "It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week. I’ve made lifelong bonds with Carson and every single one of my fellow Coaches over the years, including my wife Gwen Stefani! I have to give a huge shoutout to the singers — the ‘Voices,’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent, and a special thanks to those who chose me to be their Coach."
"Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these Artists, us Coaches, and everyone at The Voice who is chasing their dreams. It would not happen without you!" he concluded.
'The Voice' Season 25 airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 pm and 9 pm ET respectively. The episodes will be available on Peacock on demand the next day.
The streaming site also includes entire episodes from the show's prior seasons.