Kelsea Ballerini steps into Blake Shelton’s shoes on The Voice and she’s already teasing Adam Levine

New coach Kelsea Ballerini took the opportunity to tease Adam Levine on “The Voice” — and she got a little help from Blake Shelton. Shelton, who was known for lovingly harassing Levine, is no longer a coach on the show. Now Ballerini is getting in on the fun.

Kelsea Ballerini Pokes Fun at Adam Levine on ‘The Voice’

Shelton and Levine had a lot of fun times on “The Voice” when they playfully bickered and roasted each other as rival coaches. Levine is back as a coach for season 27, but he doesn’t have Shelton to trade jabs with.

Ballerini is bringing some of that Shelton sass to the show.

In a January 2025 interview with News Channel 8’s “Daytime,” Ballerini talked about her new coaching gig.

Before they dug into the interview, the hosts showed a clip from the new season of “The Voice,” in which Levine tries to convince a contestant to join his team.

Kelsea Ballerini Calls Out Adam Levine for "Notorious" 'Voice' Move

The camera pans to Ballerini, who hits her chair button. Shelton’s voice is heard saying, “Adam’s a big baby.”

Ballerini says, “I had it for when I really needed some backup and I got it.” She presses the button again and Shelton says, “Adam won’t shut up” and “Adam, you say a lot of stupid stuff.”

Ballerini says, “I rest my case,” as the other coaches have a good laugh.

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Levine takes it in stride, saying, “You know what that reminds me of? My long pedigreed history here on ‘The Voice.’”

During her interview with “Daytime,” Ballerini shared, “I’m having so much fun. Even just that clip … that is what it’s been like on set every time. We’re just having the most fun. I can’t wait for people to see it.”

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Kelsea Ballerini Got Solid ‘Voice’ Advice From Kelly Clarkson

In a February 2025 interview with “Chicago Today,” Ballerini shared how Kelly Clarkson helped ease her nerves about joining “The Voice.”

“I texted [Kelly Clarkson] and I was like, ‘Dude, I’m nervous. Like, I know I want this, but I also don’t know if I’m ready for this. Also, I haven’t done television like this before,’” she shared.

Clarkson, as a seasoned “Voice” coach, knew just what to tell the country superstar.

“Remember that the first bit is not live. So if you get nervous or you say something that you’re like, ‘Oh, I stumbled, I shouldn’t have said that,’ you’re going to be covered,” she recalled Clarkson telling her.

Clarkson assured Ballerini, “You’re going to be safe. Like, it’s not live until the end, and by then you’ll be totally ready for it. And she was right.”