The franchise’s landmark 30th anniversary season is slated to premiere on NBC this fall.

Queen Latifah joins The Voice as coach for season 30 alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine

The franchise's landmark 30th anniversary season is slated to premiere on NBC this fall.

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May 12, 2026 12:15 p.m. ET

Queen Latifah at the 68th Grammy Awards in February. Credit:

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- Grammy winner Queen Latifah will make her debut as a coach on season 30 of *The Voice*.

- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will join previously announced judges Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and fellow newbie, country music singer Riley Green.

- *The Voice* season 30 is slated to premiere this fall.

*The Voice* is adding another heavy hitter to its coaching lineup for the upcoming landmark 30th season.

Queen Latifah will be making her debut on the NBC competition reality series for its milestone installment, joining the show for the previously announced return of fan favorites Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. The Grammy winner will also debut alongside fellow series newbie, country music singer Riley Green.

The "multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah, a Grammy-winning musician, Emmy and Golden Globe winning and Academy Award nominated actress and producer, record label president, National Medal of the Arts recipient, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, brings her deep industry experience and unique approach as an entertainer to the dynamic coaching lineup," NBC stated in a press release announcing the news.

Queen Latifah performing during the 65th Grammy Awards.

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Green, whose addition was announced on Sunday, is a Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Award winner. NBC says Green will "tap into his signature sound and timeless approach as a songwriter to add a distinct edge to the competition."

Green is familiar to fans of *The Voice*, having previously performed in finale episodes for seasons 26 and 28.

Levine was the first coach announced for the milestone season, making his return to the revolving red chairs as the reigning champion. He scored his fourth victory during season 29 — officially titled *The Voice: Battle of Champions* — with the crowning of Alexia Jayy, a 31-year-old from Mobile, Ala. who secured her win with performances of Patti LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade" and Adele's "One and Only."

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Clarkson's return was announced last Thursday, three months after the *American Idol* winner revealed that she is ending her eponymous talk show, *The Kelly Clarkson Show*, after seven seasons. The pop heavyweight also served as a coach last season, along with her fellow alum John Legend, for a new segment of the competition in which contestants returned to once again compete on behalf of their former coaches.

The season saw Levine tie Clarkson in number of coaching wins, which means season 30 will present each musician with a chance to outpace the other. (Coach Blake Shelton has the most overall wins, with nine.)

Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend on 'The Voice' season 29.

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The upcoming season will feature many surprises along the way, with special appearances from former coaches and mentors, callbacks to memorable moments, and more in honor of the franchise's landmark 30th anniversary.

*The Voice* season 30 is slated to premiere this fall.

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