Adam Levine’s Fate on The Voice Revealed After Season 29

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Adam Levine wants his winning streak to continue.

Following his team’s win on season 29, Maroon 5’s lead singer announced he’ll be back as a coach for the 30th season of The Voice.

Adam recently told People magazine that he plans to continue his work for as long as the opportunity lasts. “I’m having so much fun,” he said in an interview published on April 14th, adding that returning a few seasons ago has been a great experience.

It’s still unclear if Kelly Clarkson and John Legend, also coaches on season 29, will make the same decision as Adam.

The Grammy-winning artist was a regular coach on The Voice for its first sixteen seasons, leaving the show in 2019.

After taking six years off, Adam returned last year to coach aspiring musicians on seasons 27 and 29 of a singing competition. He is a father to Dusty Rose, 9, Gio Grace, 8, and a 3-year-old son, whose name he and his wife, Behati Prinsloo, have chosen to keep private.

And he’s here to stay for the foreseeable future.

Just after the season 29 finale of the NBC singing competition, where Alexia Jayy from Team Adam won the ‘Battle of Champions’ on April 14th, the 47-year-old made an announcement.

This win is Adam’s fourth since the show began in 2011, making him second only to Blake Shelton in terms of wins by a judge. Importantly, it’s also the first time in the show’s 15 seasons that a Black woman has won.

And when it came to Alexia’s achievement, Adam could not be prouder.

Honestly, hearing him say that just blew me away, but it also felt so right. He truly believes nobody deserves this recognition more, and as a fan, I completely agree. It’s just incredibly heartwarming to see him acknowledge how deserving this person is!

As fans eagerly anticipate season 30, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how The Voice is made.

Alexia, age 31, won a home recording studio, $100,000, and a record deal with Universal Music Group – plus, she’ll definitely have something to boast about!

Plus, Alexia’s new single “Rent Free” is officially out and available to stream. 

And when it came to Alexia’s achievement, Adam could not be prouder.

He admitted he was stunned, but ultimately agreed the recipient truly deserved the recognition. “It’s hard to believe, but I do believe it,” he said. “No one is more deserving of this honor.”

As fans eagerly anticipate season 30, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how The Voice is made.

The winner of The Voice receives a recording contract with Universal Music Group, though the exact financial details aren’t publicly available.

Although NBC and the show’s creators haven’t officially stated the prize money, rumors suggest the winner receives $100,000.

Previous winners of the show have confirmed they receive prize money. For example, Todd Tilghman, the winner of season 18, told People magazine in 2020 that the winnings would likely help cover his expenses for a while, and he wasn’t planning any major life changes immediately.

He also mentioned that, because he’d promised his children a Disney World vacation, he’d probably end up spending money on that as well.

Not that the value of the music opportunities that open up for the winners should be discounted.

In May 2025, Adam David, winner of season 27 and a member of Team Bublé, told Parade that he’s planning to release new music and collaborate with songwriter friends. He intends to both record songs and then tour to perform them.

Besides directly contacting singers like Frenchie Davis – who they found eight years after her appearance on American Idol – The Voice used to hold live auditions across the country. Now, the show finds talent online. Judges review video submissions and hold virtual auditions to identify singers who might then get to perform for the coaches, hoping to turn a chair and earn a spot on a team.

Participants need to be at least 13 years old to audition. During the audition, they have 90 seconds to introduce themselves and sing a song of their choice. The show recommends choosing a song that showcases their voice and personality as an artist.

According to executive producer Audrey Morrissey, judges spend five to six days listening to auditions, with around 18 to 20 performers each day. Once a contestant is chosen for the blind auditions, they spend several days rehearsing with the show’s band, getting help with wardrobe and styling, and practicing camera positioning on stage, according to Morrissey in a 2018 interview.

Filming introductory packages for the contestants and their families was a surprise to Ddendyl Hoyt, a former contestant from season six. She explained to the Washington Post in 2014 that she didn’t realize reality TV was filmed like a dramatic series, with everything shot in separate segments. She added that this segmented filming process was the most time-consuming part of the show.

If you don’t succeed in the initial auditions, or if you make it to the blind auditions but aren’t chosen for a team, you can try out again as many times as you like, but only once each season.

Coach Reba McEntire, who mentored Asher HaVon to victory on season 25, explained to Newsweek in 2023 that she prefers to offer constructive feedback rather than harsh criticism. She believes in telling contestants, ‘If you’d like another chance, try again next season with a song that truly fits your voice and showcases your abilities.’ She focuses on giving advice and encouraging hopefuls to return and improve.

Starting with season 28, contestants can also receive a ‘Carson Callback’ card. This allows host Carson Daly to give a second chance to an artist who didn’t receive any chair turns from the coaches.

The show’s huge costume team makes sure contestants look fashionable once they’ve joined a team and are performing on stage.

We carefully select outfits for each artist to create stunning visuals,” Morrissey explained to SheKnows. “Then, for each live performance, those looks are tailored to fit the specific show.

The celebrity coaches aren’t working around the clock, but they’re dedicated to preparing their teams for the battle rounds and everything that comes after.

According to Morrissey, the coaching lasts for four days, while the competitions themselves run for two.

How much a coach helps each performer really varies, she explained. Some coaches enjoy being very involved in all aspects of the performance, meticulously planning every detail. Others prefer to concentrate on the musical side – the song itself and how it’s arranged.

Morrissey also noted that some coaches prefer texting, while others use email. He explained that all communication between coaches and artists happens privately, and it increases as the competition progresses and more is on the line.

Former contestant Hoyt explained to the Post that the show isn’t just about the singers themselves. He said, “A lot happens behind the scenes – the vocal coaches, band director, producers, and other staff members all provide feedback and guidance.”

I’ll never forget when Snoop Dogg said something that really stuck with me back in September 2025. He was talking to Access Hollywood and pointed out how the people working behind the scenes just don’t get enough recognition. He explained it’s a huge team effort, with everyone working hard to make everything run smoothly. He said all they – the performers – have to do is walk on stage and do their thing, because of all the work those amazing people do behind the scenes to make it easy for them.

Between coaches and artists, Morrissey said, “The No. 1 communication is about song choice.”

Artists can share their opinions on which songs to perform, but ultimately the coaches usually make the final decision.

Frenchie, a contestant from the first season who was coached by Christina Aguilera, told Cosmopolitan in 2021 that it was funny when the judges criticized a song choice, especially since the judges themselves had approved the song in the first place.

However, season 24 winner Huntley praised his coach, Niall Horan, for guiding him, telling NBC Insider that the former One Direction member “has a great ear for choosing songs.”

Coaches all communicate differently – some prefer texting, while others use email, she explained to SheKnows. As the competition progresses and the pressure increases, they communicate even more. Most of their conversations revolve around the artists’ song selections.

Before the show begins, potential contestants are evaluated to make sure they can handle the stress of the competition. Throughout the show, and even after it ends, mental health experts are available to support the artists.

According to season six contestant Kat Perkins, contestants immediately met with counselors after being eliminated from the show. She told Cosmopolitan that these sessions were essential for processing the experience, explaining that the show is incredibly intense and unlike anything anyone has gone through before. The quick and dramatic nature of the competition can be emotionally overwhelming, and the counselors ensured contestants had a chance to discuss their feelings.

The show’s coaches are experts in music, and their signature red chairs have changed over time. They still spin around with the touch of a button! In 2018, the chairs got a high-tech update, adding three new buttons. These let each coach block another coach, once per round, from adding a singer to their team.

These chairs are designed with comfort in mind, much like a luxury car seat. They feature a sturdy aluminum frame, a sleek finish, and even self-adjusting heaters – a feature Snoop Dogg jokingly called his specialty. They also include dual cupholders, a request made by former coach Blake Shelton.

Perkins says the impressive sound of the chairs spinning around isn’t actually captured during filming—it’s added later in editing.

It’s easy to miss,” she explained to Cosmo, “particularly when you’re concentrating and performing for the people in the studio.

Friendly banter between the coaches has always been a fun part of The Voice, but over the show’s 16 seasons, it was often hard to tell if Blake Shelton and Adam Levine were genuinely annoyed with each other, or if they were just playing up their rivalry for the cameras.

Blake described their relationship as intense and complicated, telling The Tennessean in 2017 that they often argue and get frustrated with each other. He explained they share a deep, almost inexplicable connection, like those two people everyone knew in high school. This bond can bring out both their best and worst qualities, making for a volatile but strong dynamic. Blake even admitted he knows exactly how to provoke his counterpart.

Translation: “He’s one of the best friends that I have, but I still want to kill him sometimes.”

And even though they haven’t competed against each other since 2019, Adam knows what the fans want.

The original coach shared a photo from the after-party for the first season of The Voice, jokingly tagging Blake Shelton and mentioning the dips served at his house. He posted this ahead of his return to the show for season 27 in February 2025.

I’ve noticed something really positive lately – it seems like today’s coaches are much more professional. You just don’t see them engaging in those ridiculous, childish behaviors like publicly sharing each other’s personal phone numbers anymore, and honestly, it’s a huge relief!

Niall explained in an interview with NBC that he was worried their on-screen chemistry wouldn’t translate to a genuine connection. He didn’t want their interactions to seem fake or overly enthusiastic just for the cameras – like they were putting on a show for Snoop Dogg. He admitted he was hesitant about doing the show in the first place, fearing a forced relationship, but was relieved that it hadn’t turned out that way.

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2026-04-15 17:19