The Voice Australia is officially back in 2026, and it’s bigger than ever before.
Once again, we’re watching aspiring artists following their dreams, hoping that the superstar coaches turn their chairs.
But this time, the stakes are much higher, with a new coach introducing a curveball to the others.
Scroll to find out what you can expect.
Who are The Voice Australia 2026 coaches?
The good news is that the 2025 coaches are back!
Kate Miller-Heidke, Ronan Keating, Grammy-winning Richard Marx, and Spice Girl Melanie C are on the lookout for the winning artist.
However, this time around, they only had 8 spots to fill during the blind audition process, down from 10, so they are being more selective than ever.
This time, homegrown talent Tones and I joined the coaching line-up… and the other coaches had no idea.
In a world first, the Dance Monkey hitmaker was in a room and has the chance to save singers she sees potential in, but who didn’t turn any chairs.
“I feel like the fairy godmother, and I get to save all these beautiful Australian artists,” she said.
But now, her position has been revealed.
“What I need to tell you is the Blinds are not over,” Sonia told the confused coaches on Sunday, August 30. “We’ve been keeping a massive secret!”
When she explained that there was another coach secretly mentoring rejected artists they were speechless.
“I’m still trying to get used to the idea, because I’m emotionally attached to my eight artists I have and I really want to give them the attention they deserve,” Kate said to Tones when she came out.
While the three other coaches were on board, Richard said he didn’t want this to overshadow artists who were able to turn chairs on the first go.
“I don’t want to be controversial on TV Richard, but you’re the one that said the most, ‘I f****d up, I made a mistake,” Tones said.
“So I would kindly and respectfully would love to make you eat your words, and I’m so excited to show you these artists.”
To that, Richard playfully said, “That’s okay, you’re dead to me now”.
During the first episode, Georgia Dabbous joined Team Ronan, Carla Venkataya earned a spot on Team Kate, and Litia Keni joined Melanie.
What time is The Voice Australia on tonight?
The Voice Australia officially started on Sunday, August 2 on Channel Seven and Seven Plus. It will now every Sunday from 7pm, and Monday at 7.30pm.
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