‘Shifting Gears’ Press Event In Burbank Postponed Due To Fires

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From left: ‘Shifting Gears’ stars Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Seann William Scott, Maxwell Simkins, Barrett Margolis, Tim Allen, Kat Dennings Disney/Justin Stephens

A press event that was planned to help kick off tonight’s debut of ABC‘s Shifting Gears has been postponed.

The event was set to take place on Stage 6 on the Walt Disney Studio Lot. All the stars were set to participate in the two-hour affair, including Tim Allen, Kat Dennings, Daryl Mitchell, Sean William Scott, Maxwell Simkins, Barrett Margolis and Jenna Elfman.

The multi-cam features Allen as a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop who begrudgingly allows his daughter and grandkids to move into his house. The ABC series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

The press event was the latest to be shuttered in light of the devastation in the Palisades and Altadena. Late Tuesday, the decision was made to cancel tonight’s red carpet premiere for The Pitt. 

The event was to take place at the Pacific Design Center Wednesday night, with the cast, led by star/executive producer Noah Wyle, scheduled to attend along with executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill, who serves as showrunner.

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Also on Tuesday night, Paramount cancelled their Wednesday night LA premiere for the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man, while the SAG Awards called off their in-person nominations announcement, set for this morning.

Earlier on Tuesday, Universal pulled the plug on their world premiere for the Blumhouse horror film Wolf Man and Amazon nixed their LA premiere for the Jennifer Lopez feature Unstoppable. Both events were slated to take place Tuesday night.

Shifting Gears Season 2: Confirmation & Everything We Know

ABC’s uproarious new sitcom Shifting Gears features TV legend Tim Allen in one of its lead roles, and now the father-daughter comedy has been renewed for season 2. Debuting in the early days of 2025, the series follows a widower named Matt (Allen) who reunites with his estranged daughter Riley (Kat Dennings) and her two kids when she hits the end of her rope and needs somewhere to stay. While the pair try to work out their differences, Riley tries to figure out what she’s going to do with her life, and Matt tries to adjust to his new living situation.

While it might be getting generally bad reviews, Shifting Gears has one big thing going for it, that being the TV starpower of Tim Allen. The Toy Story and The Santa Clause star has rarely missed in his TV ventures, with long-running sitcoms like Home Improvement and Last Man Standing being the comic actor’s true wheelhouse. This will certainly continue in ABC’s latest sitcom outing, and Allen alone might have been the only thing Shifting Gears needed to score a season 2 renewal.

Shifting Gears Season 2 Latest News

ABC Renews Shifting Gears After Troubling Reports

Just a few days after it was announced that the show was on the bubble, the latest news confirms that Shifting Gears has been renewed for season 2. Troubling reports surfaced in late March that indicated Shifting Gears had seen a sharp decline in ratings across the first 10 episodes of season 1. Despite this, ABC opted to pick up another season, and renewed Shifting Gears alongside Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1, The Rookie, and Will Trent. No further details are known about season 2 yet, but information will likely come soon.

Shifting Gears premiered with to 6.10 million viewers (via Programming Insider) but dropped to 3.77 by episode 10 (via Programming Insider).

Shifting Gears Season 2 Is Confirmed

A Second Gear For Shifting Gears

If ratings continue to slide into season 2, the series likely won’t be around for season 3.

Though Shifting Gears got off to a blazing hot start, it became clear as season 1 wore on that ratings were dipping considerably. However, ABC opted to renew the show in April 2025, and green-lit the Tim Allen comedy for a second season. This renewal is a good sign that the show can recover, but it’s clear that ABC will be keeping a close eye on Shifting Gears in season 2 to make sure their investment was worthwhile. If ratings continue to slide into season 2, the series likely won’t be around for season 3.

No production information is known at this time, but it can be assumed that ABC is aiming to have the show air in the midseason slot. Shifting Gears wasn’t part of the network’s fall slate, and based on the ratings, it would make sense to leave it for January or February 2026. Midseason shows are an important part of any network’s yearly success, and Shifting Gears just doesn’t have the momentum to take a fall schedule slot from one of ABC’s bigger series.

Shifting Gears Season 2 Cast Details

Expect The Main Ensemble To Return

Since sitcoms often rely on a familiar ensemble from season to season, it’s expected that the main cast of Shifting Gears will return to reprise their roles in season 2. Leading the show as its star (and principal draw), Tim Allen will certainly return as widower and auto mechanic shop owner Matt Parker. Coming back to play Matt’s adult daughter Riley, MCU and Two Broke Girls star Kat Dennings will undoubtedly be back. Meanwhile, it’s almost certain that Sean William Scott will be on hand to once again play Gabriel, a close family friend of Matt and Riley’s who works for Matt’s shop.

Daryl “Chill” Mitchell adds to the supporting cast as Matt’s longtime employee and right-hand-man, Stitch, while youngsters Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis play Riley’s kids, Carter and Georgia, respectively. The series will likely follow in the footsteps of other sitcoms and employ a wide range of guest stars from week to week, but it’s unclear which of those could stick around. Often, sitcom guests become full-fledged supporting characters over the long run, but it’s too early in the show’s run to speculate.

The cast of Shifting Gears season 2 will probably include:

Shifting Gears Season 2 Story Details

More Generational Clashes Are Expected

Shifting Gears is hardly the most groundbreaking sitcom of all time, and with that in mind, it will likely continue to deal with familiar themes and ideas going forward. The heart of the story is the slowly growing relationship between Matt and Riley, but the two still have a long way to go before they can fully heal 15 years of separation. On top of that, they’re both dealing with their own grief as they separately try to deal with the loss of Matt’s wife (Riley’s mom). While this could be the thing that ultimately brings them together, it could be another wedge as well.

Meanwhile, Riley will probably continue to struggle with deciding what to do with her life, and she may try out various occupational and educational paths throughout upcoming episodes. Gabriel is potentially being set up as a love interest for the free-spirited mom of two, but it remains to be seen if sparks will ever actually fly. Shifting Gears also explores Matt’s growing relationship with his grandchildren, and the bulk of the show’s humor comes from his old-fashioned ways clashing with the youth of today.

‘Happy’s Place’: ‘Reba’s Christopher Rich Reunites With Former Costars Following Stroke

‘Happy’s Place’ Hosts Another ‘Reba’ Reunion With Christopher Rich (PHOTOS)

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Another Reba reunion is taking place on Happy’s Place with the upcoming episode, “Sisters Ink,” airing Friday, February 21.

After previously hosting Steve Howey, Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman are reuniting with fellow former costar Christopher Rich who is stepping in to play a tattoo artist named Maverick.

In the episode, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) gifts Bobbie (McEntire) matching sister mugs, and Bobbie feels compelled to think of an equally thoughtful gift.

The brainstorming process and presentation lead Isabella to expect that she and Bobbie will be getting matching tattoos, and presumably, shenanigans will ensue.

Meanwhile, Steve (Pablo Castelblanco) and Takoda (Tokala Black Elk) will investigate where Emmett (Rex Linn) has been sneaking off to when he’s not in the kitchen at Happy’s Place.

For those who may need a refresher on the Reba of it all, Rich previously starred in the series as Brock Hart, the ex-husband of McEntire’s titular character, he memorably had an affair with Peterman’s character Barbara Jean. This marks one of Rich’s first major returns to television since suffering from a stroke in 2018.

“For him to have the courage to come do this and make everybody feel so comfortable… he did have a stroke and he’s back acting and that gives such inspiration to other people. You can do it,” McEntire told Entertainment Tonight about the reunion and Rich’s return to acting.

“I’m gonna get to the finish line. I may have to limp across it, but I’m getting there,” Rich told the outlet about delivering his performance for the episode.

“There’s magic here… and when you get to play with people that you have such a shorthand… you don’t have to explain stuff. You know that we’re gonna get each other. And also, I’m not gonna lie, it’s fun when the audience just gets so thrilled and tickled to see us all back together again,” Peterman added of the reunion.

Check out the images for the episode, below, and tune into Happy’s Place for this latest Reba reunion when it airs on NBC.

Happy’s Place, Fridays, 8/7c, NBC

NBC bumps Happy’s Place season 2 premiere to late fall.

 

NBC has finally revealed the premiere dates for its fall 2025 lineup, which includes the return of hit dramas like Law & Order, Brilliant Minds and Chicago PD, as well as new seasons of fan-favorite comedies like St. Denis Medical and Happy’s Place. However, fans eager for more laughs from Happy’s Place will have to wait a bit longer.

While many shows are debuting new seasons in September and October, Happy’s Place season 2 has been bumped to late fall. The hit comedy series starring Reba McEntire is scheduled to premiere its second season on NBC on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, with back-to-back episodes kicking off the night. The first episode will air at 8:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT, followed immediately by the second episode at 8:30 p.m. ET/9:30 p.m. CT. After airing on NBC, each new episode will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

HAPPY’S PLACE — “Emcee Squared” Episode 109 — Pictured: (l-r) Reba McEntire as Bobbie, Melissa Peterman as Gabby, Tokala Black Elk as Takoda, Belissa Escobedo as Isabella, Rex Linn as Emmett, Pablo Castelblanco as Steve | NBC

Happy’s Place is a heartwarming comedy sitcom created by Julie Abbott and Kevin Abbott. McEntire takes on the role of Bobbie McAllister, a determined woman who unexpectedly inherits her late father’s tavern, Happy’s Place, in Knoxville, Tennessee, after his death. As Bobbie strives to keep the family business afloat, she discovers that she has a half-sister, Isabella, who has shared ownership of the bar. The show then focuses on the evolving relationship between Bobbie and Isabella as they learn to work together despite their differences.

Joining McEntire in the cast as Isabella is Belissa Escobedo. Melissa Peterman, Rex Linn, Pablo Castelblanco, and Tokala Black Elk also star.

Fellow sophomore comedy St. Denis Medical is also set to return with its second installment in November. The exact premiere date is Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Like Happy’s Place season 2, St. Denis Medical season 2 will premiere with back-to-back episodes, giving viewers a double dose of the workplace comedy to start off the new season. The first episode is set to air on NBC on Nov. 3 at 8/9c, followed immediately by the second episode at 8:30/9:30c.

Additionally, NBC has two promising new comedies in development for the 2025-26 season. They are The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, and the cheerleading comedy series Stumble, from Jeff Astrof and Liz Astrof. The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins will see Morgan portray a former football star who has fallen from the spotlight. The series will follow his journey to redeem himself and repair his public reputation.

Stumble, on the other hand, stars Jenn Lyon as Courteney Potter, a fiercely determined woman leading a junior college cheerleading squad. As she pushes the underdog team toward winning her record-breaking 15th championship, she also aims to transform the lives of her squad members both on and off the mat.

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The Voice shocks with rule shakeup as viewers left divided over host Carson Daly gaining power in singing competition

Carson is the original host of the series, but hasn’t been involved in who makes it onto the show

THE Voice’s major change to the rules and Carson Daly’s newfound power have fans divided over how it will affect the singing competition.

The addition of “Carson’s Callback” cards was introduced during the Season 28 premiere on Monday.

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Carson Daly gives away new ‘Carson’s Callback’ card on The Voice Season 28 premiereCredit: NBC

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Carson gave the card to contestant, Ryan Mitchell, after he received no chair turns following his blind auditionCredit: NBC
Viewers didn’t see the shakeup coming, as the typical format for the show is that singers have one chance to impress the coaches during the blind auditions.

The four coaches this season, Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg, are turned away from the stage. If they’re interested in fighting for a spot on their team, they would press a button to spin their chair around.

This also often ends in a battle between the coaches if multiple of them express interest in working with the artist.

However, in an effort to give some singers who weren’t chosen another chance, producers rolled out a new rule that allowed host Carson Daly to have a say in the decision.

Contestant Ryan Mitchell earned the first “Carson’s Callback” card, which the host gifted him after he received positive feedback from the coaches but no chair spins.

The California native delivered a powerful rendition of Cage the Elephant’s Cigarette Daydreams, but the coaches worried that he was “too stylized” and weren’t sold on his song choice.

Carson, backstage with the young singer’s parents, looked taken aback by the coaches’ feedback and quickly put his new power to the test.

The Today show host swiftly pulled Ryan and his family to another room behind the scenes where a fancy card was beneath a display box and presented it to him.

He explained that Ryan had 24 hours to rehearse a new song before returning to the stage for a second blind audition.

The contestant agreed, and it appears, unbeknownst to the coaches, that he has another chance to secure one of the 12 spots on their teams.

Fans have long been critical of the show’s frequent format changes, and they previously complained that the “most talented” singers were forced out of the competition prematurely.

“The show’s format is by far the show’s biggest obstacle,” a production insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun in May following the Season 27 finale.

“It’s a tough recipe to follow. The blind auditions, nothing gets better than that. That’s the show’s bread and butter and what put the show on the map.

“Now everything after that? The show is still figuring it out as they go even 27 seasons in.

The Voice Season 27 Coaches

The Voice has gone through many coaches in its various seasons. Some stay on for a while, while others only stay for one season. Here is who will be coaching Season 27 in 2025.

Adam Levine – Season 1 to 16, 27

John Legend – 16 to 22, 24 to 25, 27

Kelsea Ballerini – 15, Comeback Stage, 20, 27

Michael Buble – 26 and 27

They continued, “Next season won’t be exactly the same, changes are underway, and changes will always come and evolve. No two seasons have ever been the exact same.

“The show hears the complaints loud and clear. The people who make the show also want the best talent possible to make it to the finale but some of that is not in their control.

“They do the best they can,” the source explained.

Carson has been the only constant cast member on The Voice, as he’s been the show’s host since its inception in 2011.

The lineup of celebrity coaches regularly changes, although all the ones this season have occupied their seats in previous seasons.

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The card gives one lucky contestant another chance at auditioning during the blindsCredit: NBC

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Carson is only allotted one card per season to an artist he felt should be reconsideredCredit: NBC

The Voice’s Michael Bublé makes fellow coaches cringe over bizarre clothing accessory and undergarment honoring them

The singer often has silly banter with his fellow coaches while vying for contestants to join his team

THE Voice’s Michael Bublé might have gone a bit too far in his strategy to win over a contestant on the show, as even his fellow coaches admitted they were weirded out.

The awkward moment occurred during Monday night’s blind auditions, where the very first performance of the episode earned multiple chair turns.

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Michael Bublé showed off his customized Reba McEntire socks on The VoiceCredit: NBC

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His fellow coaches admitted they were weirded out by the gestureCredit: NBC
Country artist Cori Kennedy from Minnesota took the stage to perform her rendition of Why Not Me by The Judds to kick off the show.

She quickly won over Michael and Reba McEntire, who expressed interest in the aspiring star by pressing their buttons.

Michael and the other coaches, Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg, have regularly complained that Reba is their toughest competition in winning over any country singers to join their teams.

So, the Haven’t Met You Yet singer went in this time with a plan of attack to sway Cori away from Reba and onto his side.

During his pitch, Michael lifted his pant leg to show off his customized socks with Reba’s face on them.

“I wore these today for you. These are Reba McEntire socks, baby!” the songwriter announced, as laughter filled the room.

He then gave a cheeky warning to Niall about another wardrobe choice he made upon stepping into the studio.

“Yo, Niall. You should see the underwear I’m wearing in case I have to battle – no, I’m kidding,” Michael laughed.

Niall looked at his pal, concerned, before replying, “No, I’m good, thank you.”

Despite Michael’s efforts, Cori picked Reba as her coach, disappointing the two-time The Voice winner.

Michael later shared that “blocking” Reba would most likely be the only way to steal a country artist away from her.

He again flaunted his footwear at the camera and made a wisecrack about the underwear he teased Niall about during his pitch.

“By the way, the Niall Horan underwear I’m wearing are way too tight,” Michael said with a straight face.

Seconds later, he and Niall laughed about the exchange, with the One Direction alum saying, “Michael, let me see them underwear,” eliciting laughter from the Grammy Award winner and the live audience.

The Voice Season 27 Coaches

The Voice has gone through many coaches in its various seasons. Some stay on for a while, while others only stay for one season. Here is who will be coaching Season 27 in 2025.

Adam Levine – Season 1 to 16, 27

John Legend – 16 to 22, 24 to 25, 27

Kelsea Ballerini – 15, Comeback Stage, 20, 27

Michael Buble – 26 and 27

“I can’t move, though, because now – I’m in a bit of a position here,” Michael joked to the camera.

The bit continued with Niall then saying in an interview with a disgusted look on his face that he found Michael’s comment “weird.”

Last week, during the Season 28 premiere, Michael got caught in a heated exchange with a contestant while giving him feedback on his performance, which earned just a one-chair turn from Reba.

The competitor, Peyton Kyle, played with Michael’s silly behavior and tried to have fun with the Feeling Good singer.

“Peyton, you sounded great. I don’t know what’s going on with me today,” Michael confessed.

“That’s okay. You watch,” Peyton replied, causing the room to erupt with cheers.

“Respectfully, respectfully,” he added.

However, Michael didn’t appear to be amused by Peyton’s response.

“Peyton, let’s be careful with each other’s hearts right now, okay?” the Canadian singer snapped.

“Because my heart is tender, and let me tell you, you and I could end up together. So, let’s say nice things to each other.”

This is Michael’s third season as a coach on The Voice after nabbing a victory in his two previous seasons.

He won first with his team member Sofronio Vasquez in December 2024 and with Adam David in May 2025.

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Michael showed off his clothing accessory during Monday night’s blind auditionsCredit: NBC

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The singer also joked about his undergarments to BFF Niall HoranCredit: NBC

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The singer ended up choosing Reba as her coachCredit: NBC

The Voice fans slam show for ‘montaging’ artists and not airing full auditions after singer suddenly joins coach’s team

There have been numerous changes to the show’s format this season that have divided viewers

THE Voice fans have slammed a significant format change where specific auditions weren’t aired fully, nor was the process of choosing their coach.

An example of this occurred on Monday’s episode, where fans noticed that one contestant’s experience wasn’t aired in the same way as the others.

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The Voice fans slammed the show for a major format change during Monday night’s episodeCredit: NBC

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Fans noticed that much of contestant Conrad Khalil’s performance was cut out, despite making Reba McEntire’s teamCredit: NBC
It was a near blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment when Conrad Khalil auditioned for the singing competition.

Fans pointed out that the Newark, New Jersey native’s audition wasn’t aired the same way as the others.

In fact, much of his performance wasn’t aired at all, despite him getting at least one chair turn.

His backstory was shared in a personal video before his audition, like that of the other competitors; however, the cameras only captured a part of Conrad’s performance.

They also didn’t show which coaches turned for the young artist, nor the typical silly banter that often occurs among the panel when selecting the singers to fill out their teams.

Instead, it jumped right to The Voice coach Reba McEntire celebrating over having Conrad on her team and gifting him one of her signature jackets.

“I hate when they montage artists that make a team and then do a whole bit for artists who don’t get any chair turns,” one fan complained on X.

“We got 1/2 the audition, no preliminary stuff and even though it was a 1 chair tour absolutely none of the coaches feedback,” they added.

“It’s over???” someone else wondered following the short audition.

“A waste of time tbh,” another commented about the format adjustment.

Fans were previously divided over their thoughts about Carson Daly’s new card, the Carson Callback, in which he gives a contestant who didn’t get a chair turn another opportunity for a second audition.

It’s the first time that the longtime host has had a say in the contestants’ fates on the show, as he usually watches the blind auditions from the sidelines.

He presented the card to the lucky recipient, Ryan Mitchell, who nailed his second shot and joined Team Reba earlier in the season.

The three other coaches are Michael Bublé, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dog.

The Voice Season 27 Coaches

The Voice has gone through many coaches in its various seasons. Some stay on for a while, while others only stay for one season. Here is who will be coaching Season 27 in 2025.

Adam Levine – Season 1 to 16, 27

John Legend – 16 to 22, 24 to 25, 27

Kelsea Ballerini – 15, Comeback Stage, 20, 27

Michael Buble – 26 and 27

These are far from the only format changes that producers implemented for Season 28.

“The show’s format is by far the show’s biggest obstacle,” a production source exclusively told The U.S. Sun in May after the Season 27 finale.

“It’s a tough recipe to follow. The blind auditions, nothing gets better than that. That’s the show’s bread and butter and what put the show on the map.

“Now, everything after that? The show is still figuring it out as they go, even 27 seasons in.

They also noted that no season is ever the same as the one before it, and that producers “hear the complaints loud and clear.”

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Conrad’s personal video and part of his performance was shown, but not as much as the other competitorsCredit: NBC

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The clip abruptly cut to the end showing Reba becoming his coach, but no other feedback from the other judgesCredit: NBC

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Numerous fans complained online about the shakeup and wondered by Conrad was the only contestant to have that happenCredit: NBC

The Voice fans fuming over time change and ‘annoying’ audio issues

Many fans flocked to social media to complain

THE Voice fans were left fuming last night over a scheduling change and ‘annoying’ audio issues.

Tuesday night saw The Voice continue with its Blind Auditions.

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The Voice US aired its blind auditions last nightCredit: NBC

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Fans were quick to complain about the audio – and time changeCredit: NBC
Coaches Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé were working to complete their teams – but some viewers shared similar complaints.

The show usually airs at 9pm, but last night it began at 8pm, leaving some fans confused.

“Did they start #TheVoice #VoiceBlinds at the correct time today? I’m here for 9 p.m. of course. Ugh,” said one person on X.

Someone then replied, “The only reason I made it on time was because I checked the app and it said eight minutes until next episode.”

Meanwhile, a third wrote: “If it’s not bad enough that I have to wait 3 hours (PT) after a lot of you get to watch The Voice…I finally get to watch, and the first 12 mins are interrupted for a special news report.”

Some other fans were annoyed over the audio being “off” and in turn “annoying”.

“What is WRONG with the #TheVoice on @NBC, the audio is so so OFF?  SO ANNOYING,” fumed one person.

The end of the episode revealed in a preview that there would be some very special guests in the next episode.

The show is bringing back advisors, and fans are extremely happy.

One person on Reddit said, “OMG I am so excited to see Lewis Capaldi be an advisor!! Lizzo, Nick Jonas, and Kelsi Ballerini also, but I love Lewis so much!”

While another penned, “I’m glad they have advisors again since they skipped them for a while.”

And on X, formerly Twitter, many were thrilled that Lewis Capaldi was being introduced as an advisor.

One person wrote, “THEY INVITED LEWIS OMGGG.”

While another reacted, “LEWIS CAPALDI AN ADVISOR !!! OH MY GOD.”

And a third said, “LEWIS CAPALDI???? OMG THIS IS GONNA BE SO GOOD.”

Camille Tredoux was one of the audition hopefuls on TuesdayCredit: NBC

Snoop Dogg was clearly impressed by CamilleCredit: NBC

2 Former Coaches Among ‘The Voice’ Battle Round Advisors for Season 28

The star power on season 28 of “The Voice” just got even brighter. As the Blind Auditions were wrapping up on October 7, 2025 — with the artist lineups finalized for Team Reba, Team Niall, Team Snoop and Team Bublé — NBC announced that four megawatt stars, including two past coaches, will join the show as advisors in the Battle Rounds.

Check out which stars will be part of the next phase of the competition, starting on October 13.

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Team Snoop Welcomes Lizzo to ‘The Voice’

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Pop superstar Lizzo will serve as an advisor to Snoop Dogg’s team of 12 artists! Among the singers she’ll help mentor is Toni Lorene, who wowed the coaches with her Blind Audition, singing Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You.”

To get a taste of what Lizzo and Snoop will be like together (so fun!), watch their appearance together in May on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen.

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Team Reba Welcomes Nick Jonas Back to ‘The Voice’

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Look who’s back! Nick Jonas is no stranger to “The Voice,” having been a coach on seasons 18 and 20. He was also an advisor on season 15 for Christina Aguilera’s team. In 2025, he’ll advise Reba McEntire’s team.

Jonas and McEntire go waaaay back. He made his Broadway debut in 2001’s “Annie Get Your Gun” when he was still a kid and McEntire was the star of the show. He just concluded his latest Broadway role in The Last Five Years,” which ended in June, and spent the rest of the summer on the road with the Jonas Brothers.

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Team Bublé Welcomes Kelsea Ballerini Back to ‘The Voice’

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Country sensation Kelsea Ballerini made her debut as a coach on “The Voice” in season 27, and now she’s back in season 28 advising Bublé’s team of 12. Bublé was also a coach on season 27 (which he won with Adam David) and formed a bond with Ballerini and her then-boyfriend Chase Stokes.

Ballerini’s been part of “The Voice” family for a while, though, previously appearing in seasons 15, 16, and 20, and filling in for coach Kelly Clarkson on season 21 (in 2021) when Clarkson was sick.

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Team Horan Welcomes Lewis Capaldi to ‘The Voice’

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This pairing will be so fun to watch! Niall Horan will get to work with Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi during the Battle Rounds — and they happen to be super close friends. To get a feel for their vibe together, check out their road trip documentary from 2022.

The Battle Rounds kick off on October 13, with two members of each team singing a duet — as their coaches decide who gets to move on to the next round. Usually, coaches choose which artists on their teams will compete against each other, but in season 28, NBC says that the artists will decide who to pair up with. The coaches will continue to pick the songs they perform, though.

The Voice features advisers for contestants and coaches each season in the form of one advisor per team. This year, there are five mentors and four coaches.

‘The Voice’ Bringing Back 2 Past Coaches for Season 28 Battles

The Voice season 28 – Trae Patton/NBC

Now that the Blind Auditions are over on Season 28 of The Voice, it’s time for the show to transition into Battle Rounds. Coaches Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé will all bring in celebrity advisors to help their 12 artists prepare for the performances.

Two of the four advisors will be former coaches from the show. Kelsea Ballerini and Nick Jonas are returning!

Who are the Battle Round advisors on Season 28 of The Voice?

Ballerini will be working with Team Bublé, while Jonas will be assisting McEntire.

Ballerini got to know Bublé when they served together as coaches on Season 27 of The Voice. Meanwhile, Jonas and McEntire go way back to 2001 when they both starred in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway. Horan’s advisor is Lewis Capaldi, while Snoop will be enlisting the help of Lizzo.

Kelsea Ballerini

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While Season 27 was Ballerini’s only time on The Voice as a full-time coach, she previously filled in for Kelly Clarkson during the Battle Rounds in Season 20 and served as the Comeback Stage coach during Season 15. This is also the country singer’s second time as a Battle Round advisor, as she previously held the position for Clarkson’s team during Season 16.

Meanwhile, Jonas served as Christina Aguilera‘s Battle Round advisor in Season 8, then was a coach in Seasons 18 and 20. He and Ballerini also have a friendship outside of the show, and she has opened for his band, The Jonas Brothers, in the past.

What are the Battle Rounds on The Voice?

In the Battle Rounds, the coaches will put their 12 artists up against each other in head-to-head battles, then decide which of the contestants they want to keep on their team to bring to the next round. Each coach will have one Steal and one Save to use throughout the round of competition, then they’ll bring eight artists each to the Knockout Round.

What happens after the Battle Rounds on The Voice?

For the Knockout Round, the singers will once again be paired up, but this time, they get to select their song choice themselves. The coaches have to choose the winners from their team once more, with no Steals in play. Therefore, each coach will head into the Playoffs with four artists.

Following those individual Playoff performances, the coaches can each save one singer on their team, and then two more total will advance via America’s votes. This will be the biggest elimination of the season, as only six singers will move onto the Live Shows.

The vote will then be in America’s hands to determine the Season 28 winner.

The Voice, Season 28, Mondays and Tuesdays, 8/7c, NBC

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