The Voice (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Music competition |
| Founded | April 14, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Music competition television series |
The Voice is an Australian music competition television program that first aired on the Nine Network on 14 April 2012 before transitioning to the Seven Network in 2021. Adapted from the Dutch series The Voice of Holland, it forms part of the international The Voice franchise. The initial nine seasons were broadcast on Nine, with the tenth season debuting on Seven Network on 8 August 2021.
The competition targets unsigned solo performers or duos aged 15 and above, discovered through open auditions. Winners are awarded a recording contract with either Universal Music Australia or EMI Music Australia, a cash prize of A$100,000, alongside additional rewards. To date, thirteen champions have emerged, including Karise Eden, Harrison Craig, Anja Nissen, Ellie Drennan, Alfie Arcuri, Judah Kelly, Sam Perry, Diana Rouvas, Chris Sebastian, Bella Taylor Smith, Lachie Gill, Tarryn Stokes, and Reuben De Melo.
The format involves four coaches who evaluate performances and provide mentorship to their teams, all vying to lead their contestant to victory. The original coaching panel consisted of Delta Goodrem, Joel Madden, Seal, and Keith Urban. For the current fourteenth season, the coaches are Kate Miller-Heidke, Ronan Keating, Richard Marx, and Melanie C. Past judges have included prominent artists such as Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, will.i.am, Benji Madden, Jessie J, Joe Jonas, and Guy Sebastian among others.
Format
As part of the global franchise The Voice, the show progresses through several stages: blind auditions, battle rounds, and live performances. Since 2017, a knockout stage has been incorporated between auditions and battles. The winner receives a recording deal with either Universal Music or EMI (as of 2019), a cash prize of A$100,000, plus other incentives.
Blind auditions
During blind auditions, four renowned recording artists serve as coaches who select team members without seeing them perform. If multiple coaches express interest in the same singer, the contestant chooses which coach to join. Team sizes differ by season but generally range from 12 to 14 members; in season 10, teams could be finalized without a fixed quota.
Season 9 introduced the Block mechanism, permitting coaches to prevent rivals from recruiting a contestant if both turn their chairs. Each coach is allotted two blocks per blind audition phase; up to two coaches may be blocked during a single audition. Season 11 expanded blocking privileges to any point during pitches, while season 12 allowed blocks before coaches turned their chairs.
Additionally, season 11 debuted the Battle Pass, enabling each coach to send one artist directly to battles by pressing a silver button once during auditions; this feature was removed in season 12.
Knockout and battle rounds
Coaches guide their teams through battle rounds where two team members perform duets and one is chosen to advance. Starting in season 2, coaches gained the ability to Save one losing artist; from season 3 onward, two saves were permitted.
Showdown rounds were introduced in season 2: teams were divided into groups performing songs with public votes saving some contestants while others entered sing-offs for coaches' final decisions. This was refined in season 3 with smaller groups and adjusted sing-offs.
Season 4 replaced showdowns with Super Battles: coaches fast-tracked two artists directly to live shows while remaining team members competed in groups with only one advancing per group. Season 5 adjusted this format by increasing group sizes and allowing two artists to advance from each group.
From season 6 onwards, the order of battles and knockouts was reversed. Knockouts featured three artists competing individually following a theme; coaches selected one winner per group. Other coaches were able to steal losing contestants, with saves introduced in season 8. Battles paired artists for duets with one advancing. Wildcards were introduced from season 7, granting losing artists another chance at live shows.
Season 9 reinstated battles immediately after blind auditions with similar rules and two saves; playoffs followed where coaches paired artists for themed performances and selected wildcards for showdowns leading into semi-finals.
Season 10 eliminated battles entirely, featuring only knockouts where coaches decided post-performance whether artists advanced or were eliminated; two per team moved on to semi-finals.
Season 11 added Callbacks: teams reduced from twelve to six through performances of blind audition songs or sing-offs under coach-selected themes. Coaches advanced varying numbers but saved at least five per group. Battles then paired six artists; winners progressed to sing-offs where only some advanced directly to semi-finals.
In season 12, Callbacks grouped artists into four trios with themes; one advanced straight to battles, one was eliminated outright, and one entered Ultimate Callbacks—a final sing-off determining advancement. Battle and sing-off rules from previous seasons remained applicable.
Season 13 discontinued Callback rounds altogether.
The Cut
During season 10, the conventional "battles" stage was replaced by the "Cut" round, where coaches were tasked with narrowing their teams down to five contestants. In this segment, artists performed in themed groups singing the same song, with each coach selecting only five performers to move forward to the Knockouts.
Finals and live shows
The concluding stage features the last eight contestants competing, with progression to the Final 4 determined equally by audience votes and coach decisions. Each coach is represented by a single finalist, and ultimately, the winner is chosen through public voting.
Production
Initially planned for a late 2011 launch on the Nine Network, The Voice eventually premiered in early 2012 after securing prominent coaches such as Keith Urban, Delta Goodrem, Seal, and Joel Madden. Although there was speculation about international stars like Christina Aguilera and Usher joining the panel, the original lineup was confirmed, marking a strategic victory for Nine Network. In January 2012, host Darren McMullen was announced, supported during the Battle Rounds by mentors including Ricki-Lee Coulter and Benji Madden. Production commenced at Sydney's Fox Studios Australia, with over 120 artists auditioning.
Following impressive ratings, Nine Network renewed the show for a second season in April 2012. With Urban departing to join American Idol, Ricky Martin was brought in as his replacement, adding international star power and enhancing the show's appeal. Subsequent seasons experienced notable changes: Goodrem and Seal left in 2014, succeeded by UK-based judges Kylie Minogue and will.i.am. Goodrem returned in 2015 alongside new coaches Jessie J and Benji Madden. Hosting duties evolved as Sonia Kruger joined in 2015 and later became the sole host after McMullen's exit.
Later seasons featured coaching panels including Ronan Keating, pop duo The Veronicas, Seal’s return as an original coach, and additions like Boy George and Kelly Rowland. In 2018, Joe Jonas replaced Seal; Guy Sebastian succeeded Jonas in 2019. The series sustained strong viewership through strategic rotations of its coaching roster, enhancing its brand strength.
At the end of 2019, Sonia Kruger stepped down from hosting; McMullen returned alongside Renee Bargh in 2020. Due to Fox Studios' acquisition by Disney, production shifted to ITV Studios Australia. In August 2020, the program transitioned to Seven Network for its tenth season, retaining Guy Sebastian while introducing new coaches Jessica Mauboy, Rita Ora, and welcoming back Keith Urban.
Seven Network broadened the franchise with two seasons in 2022: the eleventh regular season and The Voice Generations, which focused on family groups. Coaches Sebastian, Urban, Ora, and Mauboy all returned. In October 2022, Urban announced his departure; Jessica Mauboy continued into her third season. In 2023, Jason Derulo joined as a new coach replacing Urban.
For season thirteen in 2024, Mauboy, Ora, and Derulo exited; Sebastian returned accompanied by new coaches Kate Miller-Heidke, LeAnn Rimes, and Adam Lambert. Prior to season fourteen, Sebastian declared his exit. The fourteenth season will feature Miller-Heidke returning alongside new coaches including Ronan Keating—making a comeback after eight seasons—former The Voice Kids UK coach Melanie C, and Richard Marx.
This continual evolution of coaching personnel illustrates ongoing strategies to revitalize the brand, engage a broad range of viewers, and sustain competitive standing within Australia's entertainment landscape.
Coaches timeline
| K | Coach | Seasons | ||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |||
| Joel Madden | ||||||||||||||||
| Delta Goodrem | ||||||||||||||||
| Seal | ||||||||||||||||
| Keith Urban | ||||||||||||||||
| Ricky Martin | ||||||||||||||||
| Kylie Minogue | ||||||||||||||||
| will.i.am | ||||||||||||||||
| Joel & Benji | ||||||||||||||||
| Jessie J | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | |||||||||||||||
| style ="background:#c7c7c7;" | | Ronan Keating | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | |||||||||||||
| style ="background:#FF87C3;" | | Kelly Rowland | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#FF87C3;" | | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | ||||||||||||
| style ="background:#87ceeb;" | | Boy George | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#87ceeb;" | | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | ||||||||||||
| style ="background:#ace1af;" | | Joe Jonas | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | |||||||||||||
| style ="background:#fbceb1;" | | Guy Sebastian | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | |||||||||||||
| style ="background:#E0B0ff;" | | Jessica Mauboy | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#E0B0ff;" | | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | ||||||||||||
| style ="background:#ff9999;" | | Rita Ora | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#ff9999;" | | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | ||||||||||||
| style ="background:#bdff2f;" | | Jason Derulo | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#bdff2f;" | | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | ||||||||||||
| style ="background:#ffdddd;" | | Kate Miller-Heidke | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#ffdddd;" | | |||||||||||||
| style ="background:#f761f3;" | | LeAnn Rimes | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#f761f3;" | | |||||||||||||
| style ="background:#ffdb11;" | | Adam Lambert | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#ffdb11;" | | |||||||||||||
| style ="background:#E9D380;" | | Richard Marx | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style ="background:#E9D380;" | | |||||||||||||
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Melanie C |
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Coaches' Line-up
| Season | Year | Coaches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair 1 | Chair 2 | Chair 3 | Chair 4 | ||
| 1 | 2012 | Seal | Joel | Delta | Keith |
| 2 | 2013 | Ricky | |||
| 3 | 2014 | Will | Kylie | Joel | |
| 4 | 2015 | Ricky | Jessie | Delta | Joel & Benji |
| 5 | 2016 | Ronan | |||
| 6 | 2017 | Seal | Delta | Kelly | George |
| 7 | 2018 | George | Kelly | Delta | Joe |
| 8 | 2019 | Kelly | Guy | George | |
| 9 | 2020 | Guy | Delta | George | Kelly |
| 10 | 2021 | Keith | Rita | Jess | Guy |
| 11 | 2022 | Jess | Rita | ||
| 12 | 2023 | Guy | Jason | Rita | |
| 13 | 2024 | LeAnn | Kate | Adam | |
| 14 | 2025 | Kate | Ronan | Richard | Melanie |
Legend
- Primary host
- Behind-the-scenes host
| Host | Seasons | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
| Darren McMullen | colspan=4 style= "background:#BFFFC0;" | | colspan=4 data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style= "background:#BFFFC0;" | | colspan=5 data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | ||||||||||
| Faustina Agolley | colspan=2 style= "background:#DAEBFF;" | | colspan=12 data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | ||||||||||||
| Sonia Kruger | colspan=3 data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | colspan=5 style= "background:#BFFFC0;" | | data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | colspan=5 style= "background:#BFFFC0;" | | ||||||||||
| Renee Bargh | colspan=8 data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | style= "background:#BFFFC0;" | | colspan=5 data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, inherit); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — | |||||||||||
Coaches' Teams
- Victorious coach; champions are highlighted in bold.
Contestant has passed away
| Season | Team Seal | Team Joel | Team Delta | Team Keith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karise Eden Fatai V Chris Sebastian Emma-Louise Birdsall Sam Ludeman Michael Duchesne |
Sarah De Bono Ben Hazlewood Prinnie Stevens Lakyn Heperi Laura Bunting |
Rachael Leahcar Glenn Cunningham Danni Da Ros Viktoria Bolonina Matt Hetherington Ben Bennett |
Darren Percival Diana Rouvas Adam Martin Brittany Cairns Taga Paa Jimmy Cupples |
| 2 | Team Seal | Team Joel | Team Delta | Team Ricky |
| Harrison Craig Mitchell Anderson Alex Gibson Jac Stone |
Danny Ross Kiyomi Vella Michael Stangel Michael Paynter |
Celia Pavey Steve Clisby Jackie Sannia Tim Morrison |
Luke Kennedy Miss Murphy Simon Meli Caterina Torres | |
| 3 | Team Will | Team Kylie | Team Joel | Team Ricky |
| Anja Nissen ZK Gabriel and Cecilia Mat Verevis |
Johnny Rollins Kat Jade Robbie Balmer John Lingard |
Frank Lakoudis Holly Tapp Isaac McGovern Taila Gouge |
Jackson Thomas Sabrina Batshon Elly Oh C Major | |
| 4 | Team Ricky | Team Jessie | Team Delta | Team Madden |
| Liam Maihi Naomi Price Gail Page Scott Newnham |
Ellie Drennan Simi Vuata Amber Nichols Cath Adams |
Lyndall Wennekes Caleb Jago-Ward Rik-E-Ragga Nicholas Duquemin |
Joe Moore Nathan Hawes Peta Evans-Taylor Tameaka Powell | |
| 5 | Team Ronan | Team Jessie | Team Delta | Team Madden |
| Tash Lockhart Mitch Gardner Georgia Wiggins Emad Younan |
Ellen Reed Jack Pellow Mikaela Dean Brianna Holm |
Alfie Arcuri Adam Ladell Kim Sheehy Elle Murphy |
Andrew Loadsman Aaliyah Warren Lane Sinclair Lexi Clark | |
| 6 | Team Seal | Team Delta | Team Kelly | Team George |
| Lucy Sugerman Berni Harrison Rennie Adams |
Judah Kelly Claire Howell Tim Conlon |
Fasika Ayallew Spencer Jones Bojesse Pigram |
Hoseah Partsch Sarah Stone Robin Johnson | |
| 7 | Team George | Team Kelly | Team Delta | Team Joe |
| Sheldon Riley Chang Po Ching Luke Antony Mikayla Jade |
Sam Perry Bella Paige AP D'Antonio Brock Ashby |
Ben Clark Trent Bell Jacinta Gulisano Nathan Brake |
Aydan Calafiore Sally Skelton Ben Sekali Homegrown | |
| 8 | Team Kelly | Team Guy | Team Delta | Team George |
| Zeek Power Lara Dabbagh Denzel Rebecca Selley |
Jack Vidgen Mitch Paulsen Chynna Taylor Elsa Clement |
Daniel Shaw Jordan Anthony Sheldon Riley Natasha Stuart † |
Diana Rouvas Lee Harding Madi Krstevski Carlos C Major | |
| 9 | Team Guy | Team Delta | Team George | Team Kelly |
| Johnny Manuel Timothy Bowen Adam Ludewig Stephanie Cole Matt Gresham |
Stellar Perry Jesse Teinaki Clarisa Spata Steve Clisby Goldi |
Siala Robson Masha Mnjoyan Angela Fabian Virginia Lillye Elyse Sene-Lefao |
Chris Sebastian Mark Furze Alex Weybury Despina Savva Lyric McFarland | |
| 10 | Team Keith | Team Rita | Team Jess | Team Guy |
| Arlo Sim Lau Abend Cassie McIvor Jediael Lozz Benson |
G-Nat!on Sian Fuller Sofia Watt Tanya George Halimah Kyrgios |
Mick Harrington Ella Monnery Seann Miley Moore Evile Jireh Sisifo Laloata Janaki Easwar |
Bella Taylor Smith Jordan Fuller Chantel Cofie Adrian Hood Penelope Pettigrew | |
| 11 | Team Keith | Team Jess | Team Rita | Team Guy |
| Thando Sikwila < br > Lane Pittman < br > Chriddy Black < br > Melanie Cowmeadow < br > Freddie Bailey < br > Shaun Wessel | Faith Sosene < br > Jael Wena < br > Kaylee Bell < br > Finnian Johnson < br > Richard Tunami < br > Emily-Jane Conidi | Lachie Gill < br > Xanthe Campbell < br > Theoni Marks < br > Ella & Sienna < br > Robbie Dolan < br > Liam Keates-Ryley | Jordan Tavita < br > Cassidy Mackie < br > Emerson Alexander < br > Celestial Utai < br > Liam Conroy < br > Jas Winter | |
| 12 | Team Guy | Team Jess | Team Jason | Team Rita |
| Charlie Pittman < br > Bella Mackenzie < br > Elly Poletti < br > Jaydean Miranda < br > Marley Sola < br > Robbie Hunt | Ezra Williams < br > David Aumua < br > Shyjana < br > Dillon Rhodes < br > Giaan Jordan < br > Jade Taunton | Ethan Beckton < br > Callum Warrender < br > Alex Jeans < br > Andrew Taylor Knight < br > Calista Nelmes < br > Etienne Steven < br > Maree Mamalis | Tarryn Stokes < br > Emily Kate < br > Nyree Huyser < br > Gezel Bardossi < br> Levi X < br> Elsa Marilyn | |
| 13 | Team Guy | Team LeAnn | Team Kate | Team Adam |
SKŸE
Jaydin Shingleton Roland Williams Beau Shearer James Vass Priscilla Stanley Shannen Wick |
Reuben De Melo
Letitia Butler Brad & Tori Amber Sindoni Cookie Robinson Duncan Toombs Laura Glynn |
Jaedyn Randell
Tom Leeming Jaymee Lancaster Elias Lanyon Michael & Violeta Nethra Raman Yorke Heath |
Annie Jones
Siena Arthur Hull Chloe Kay Cody Gunton Lana Sayah Stephanie Milostic | |
| 14 | Team Kate | Team Ronan | Team Richard | Team Mel C |
| Current season | ||||
Series summary
Note: The subsequent chart displays a range of team colour codes.
| Competitor affiliated with Team Seal | Contestant from Team Madden | Participant representing Team Jason | |||
| Member of Team Keith | Artist under Team Ronan | Performer from Team LeAnn | |||
| Artist belonging to Team Delta | Competitor on Team George | Contestant from Team Adam | |||
| Performer on Team Joel | Artist under Team Kelly | Participant representing Team Kate | |||
| Member of Team Ricky | Artist from Team Joe | Competitor belonging to Team Mel C | |||
| Contestant on Team Will | Performer representing Team Guy | Artist from Team Richard | |||
| Participant under Team Kylie | Competitor affiliated with Team Rita | ||||
| | Artist representing Team Jessie | & nbsp; | Contestant from Team Jess |
| Season | Broadcast Year | Champion | Other Finalists | Coach of Winner | Presenter(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Karise Eden | Darren Percival | Rachael Leahcar | Sarah De Bono | — | Seal | Darren McMullen |
| 2 | 2013 | Harrison Craig | Luke Kennedy | Celia Pavey | Danny Ross | |||
| 3 | 2014 | Anja Nissen | Jackson Thomas | Johnny Rollins | Frank Lakoudis | ZK | will.i.am | |
| 4 | 2015 | Ellie Drennan | Joe Moore | Nathan Hawes | Liam Maihi | — | Jessie J | McMullen, Sonia Kruger |
| 5 | 2016 | Alfie Arcuri | Adam Ladell | style="background:#c7c7c7" Tash Lockhart
| style="background:#FF8C75" Ellen Reed | rowspan=2 style= " background:pink " Delta Goodrem | rowspan=4 Sonia Kruger | | ||||
| 6
| 2017 | style= " background:pink " Judah Kelly | style= " background:#87ceeb " Hoseah Partsch | style= " background:#FF87C3 " Fasika Ayallew | style= " background:#ccccff " Lucy Sugerman | | ||||||||
| 7 |
2018 | style= " background:#FF87C3 " Sam Perry (looping artist) | style= " background:#FF87C3 " Bella Paige | style= " background:#87ceeb " Sheldon Riley | style= " background:#ace1af " Aydan Calafiore | style= " background:#FF87C3 " Kelly Rowland | | |||||||
| 8 |
2019 | style= " background:#87ceeb " Diana Rouvas | style= " background:pink " Daniel Shaw | style= " background:#FF87C3 " Zeek Power | style= " background:pink " Jordan Anthony (singer) | style= " background:#87ceeb " Boy George | | |||||||
| 9 |
2020 | style= " background:#FF87C3 " Chris Sebastian | style= " background:#fbceb1 " Johnny Manuel | style= " background:#87ceeb " Siala Robson | style= " background:pink " Stellar Perry | style= " background:#FF87C3 " Kelly Rowland | McMullen, Renee Bargh | | |||||||
| 10 |
2021 | style= " background:#fbceb1 "| Bella Taylor Smith | style= " background:#ffffbc "| Arlo Sim | style= " background:#ff9999 "| G-Nat!on | style= " background:#E0B0FF "| Mick Harrington | style= " background:#fbceb1 "| Guy Sebastian | rowspan=5 Sonia Kruger | | |||||||
| 11 |
2022 | style= "#ff9999 "| Lachie Gill | style= "#E0B0FF "| Faith Sosene | style= "#fbceb1 "| Jordan Tavita | style= "#ffffbc "| Thando Sikwila | rowspan=2 #ff9999 Rita Ora | | |||||||
| "12" |
2023 |
style="#ff9999"| Tarryn Stokes |
style="#fbceb1"| Charlie Pittman |
style="#bdff2f"| Ethan Beckton |
style="#E0B0FF"| Ezra Williams |
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2024 |
style="#f761f3"| Reuben De Melo |
style="#ffdb11"| Annie Jones |
style="#ffdddd"| Jaedyn Randell |
style="#fbceb1"| SKŸE |
style="#f761f3"| LeAnn Rimes |
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2025 |
'Ongoing season' | ||||||
Seasons overview
Season 1 (2012)
The first season of The Voice Australia concluded with Karise Eden as the champion, while Darren Percival secured second place, followed by Rachael Leahcar and Sarah De Bono. This season saw impressive commercial performance, with 80% of contestants entering the charts and nine out of the top ten during the finale week. Eden made history by having eight singles chart simultaneously, including a chart-topping single and album.
Season 2 (2013)
Season two was won by Harrison Craig, who was coached by Seal. Keith Urban departed from the show to join American Idol, and Latin pop icon Ricky Martin took his place as a coach. Luke Kennedy finished as the runner-up, with Celia Pavey and Danny Ross following in third and fourth places respectively.
Season 3 (2014)
With Seal and Delta Goodrem stepping down as coaches, they were succeeded by The Voice UK mentors will.i.am and Kylie Minogue, who joined Joel Madden and Ricky Martin on the panel. Filming started in January 2014, with blind auditions broadcast from May. Anja Nissen from Team Will claimed victory, while Jackson Thomas was runner-up, Johnny Rollins placed third, and Frank Lakoudis tied with ZK for fourth.
Season 4 (2015)
In January 2015, Delta Goodrem returned to the coaching lineup alongside former The Voice UK coach Jessie J and Benji Madden. Sonia Kruger was announced as the new co-host on 22 February. Ellie Drennan representing Team Jessie won the season; Joe Moore finished second, Nathan Hawes third, and Liam Maihi came in fourth.
Season 5 (2016)
July 2015 confirmed the show's return for 2016. Coaches Jessie J, Goodrem, and The Madden Brothers reprised their roles, with Ronan Keating replacing Ricky Martin. After four seasons, host Darren McMullen did not return. The fifth season premiered on 1 May 2016. Alfie Arcuri from Team Delta emerged as the winner, followed by Adam Ladell in second place, Tash Lockhart third, and Ellen Reed fourth.
Season 6 (2017)
In November 2016, it was announced that Goodrem would be back for her fifth coaching term, joined by returning coach Seal after a three-season hiatus. New coaches Boy George and Kelly Rowland completed the panel. The season began airing on 24 April 2017. Judah Kelly of Team Delta won first place; Hoseah Partsch was second, Lucy Sugerman third, and Fasika Ayallew fourth.
Season 7 (2018)
Following renewal on 11 October 2017, Season 7 featured coaches Goodrem, George, and Rowland returning. On 14 December 2017, Nine Network revealed Joe Jonas as the new fourth coach replacing Seal. The season premiered on 15 April 2018. Sam Perry from Team Kelly took the title; runner-up was The Voice Kids alum Bella Paige, followed by Sheldon Riley and Aydan Calafiore.
Season 8 (2019)
Announced on 17 October 2018 for renewal, coaches Goodrem, George, and Rowland returned once more. Guy Sebastian replaced Joe Jonas as the fourth judge. The eighth season began airing on 19 May 2019. Only the Semifinals and Grand Finale were broadcast live. Each coach advanced four contestants to the Finals; Diana Rouvas from Team George won first place; Daniel Shaw came second; Zeek Power placed third; Jordan Anthony finished fourth.
Season 9 (2020)
Renewed on 16 October 2019 with returning coaches confirmed, Season Nine introduced new hosts Darren McMullen and Renee Bargh. A new "block" feature was added during blind auditions to allow coaches to prevent rivals from recruiting certain artists. Chris Sebastian of Team Kelly secured the championship title.
Season 10 (2021)
In August 2020, the Seven Network secured the rights to broadcast the tenth season in 2021, with Sonia Kruger reprising her role as host. By December, the network revealed a refreshed coaching lineup featuring Guy Sebastian, Keith Urban, Rita Ora, and Jessica Mauboy, who replaced Kelly Rowland, Delta Goodrem, and Boy George. The pre-recorded grand finale was broadcast on 12 September 2021, with Bella Taylor Smith from Team Guy emerging victorious through a viewer vote.
Season 11 (2022)
In October 2021, the coaching panel of Keith Urban, Jessica Mauboy, Rita Ora, and Guy Sebastian returned, alongside host Sonia Kruger. This season introduced several format modifications: each coach was limited to selecting 12 artists during blind auditions, and the Battle Pass was introduced, granting each coach one automatic pass to advance an artist directly to the battles. The previous 'The Cut' stage was replaced by 'Callbacks', which trimmed teams from 12 to 6 members. Artists then competed in duet battles to reduce teams from 6 to 3, after which coaches selected two contestants to proceed to the semi-finals. From this stage onward, a single artist per coach moved forward to the pre-recorded finale. The winner was determined by audience votes, with Lachie Gill of Team Rita claiming the title.
Season 12 (2023)
March 2023 saw the return of Guy Sebastian, Rita Ora, and Jessica Mauboy as coaches, while Jason Derulo took over from Keith Urban. Sonia Kruger continued her hosting duties. The Battle Pass feature was discontinued this season. A new twist allowed coaches to block competitors before turning their chairs, preventing blocked coaches from viewing the contestant. Once again, viewer polls decided the champion; Tarryn Stokes of Team Rita won the competition.
Season 13 (2024)
In February 2024, Guy Sebastian remained on the coaching panel; however, Rita Ora, Jessica Mauboy, and Jason Derulo were succeeded by LeAnn Rimes, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Adam Lambert. Sonia Kruger maintained her position as host. This season introduced the Ultimate Block, a mechanism that blocks all other coaches who have turned their chairs and automatically assigns the artist to the blocking coach’s team. Reuben De Melo of Team LeAnn was selected as the winner through viewer voting.
Season 14 (2025)
Channel 7 announced a significant reshuffle of coaches in January 2025, describing it as a "mass red chair exodus." Ronan Keating returned after a nine-year absence alongside returning coach Kate Miller-Heidke. Melanie C—formerly a coach on The Voice Kids UK—and Richard Marx joined as new coaches following the departures of LeAnn Rimes and Guy Sebastian. Sonia Kruger continued her role as host.
Spin-offs
The Voice Kids
The Voice Generations
On 16 July 2021, casting for The Voice: Generations was announced via The Voice’s official website, with plans for a 2022 broadcast. This original concept features singing groups composed of family members or friends spanning multiple generations and was later adopted by Lithuania’s version of the show. The inaugural season is hosted by Sonia Kruger, with coaching duties held by Jessica Mauboy, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian, and Keith Urban.
Music releases by contestants
Two winners—Karise Eden and Harrison Craig—have achieved number-one debut albums on the ARIA Charts. Numerous participants from seasons one and two—including Darren Percival, Rachael Leahcar, Sarah De Bono, Prinnie Stevens, Emma Birdsall, Adam Martin, Lakyn, Luke Kennedy, Emma Pask, Danny Ross, Ms. Murphy, and Caterina Torres—secured recording contracts with Universal Music Australia.
Season two finalist Celia Pavey notably found commercial success under her stage name Vera Blue. Her single "Papercuts" reached number two on the ARIA singles chart while her album Perennial debuted at number six. Eleven of her singles have earned Gold or Platinum certifications.
Grace Pitts from season four has also established a successful music career performing as GRAACE, receiving extensive airplay on Triple J.
Viewership
14| Season | Premiere date | Finale date | Episodes | Premiere ratings |
Rank | Finale ratings (Grand final) |
Rank | Finale ratings (Winner announced) |
Rank | Average series viewers |
Average rank |
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| 1 | 15 April 2012 | 18 June 2012 | 16 | 2.190 | #1 | 2.749 | #2 | 3.238 | #1 | 2.375 | #1 |
| 2 | 7 April 2013 | 17 June 2013 | 24 | 1.940 | #1 | 2.093 | #2 | 2.380 | #1 | 1.989 | #1 |
| 3 | 4 May 2014 | 21 July 2014 | 23 | 2.229 | #1 | 1.727 | #1 | 1.579 | #2 | 1.741 | #1 |
| 4 | 28 June 2015 | 30 August 2015 | 18 | 1.633 | #1 | 1.563 | #2 | 1.666 | #1 | 1.574 | #1 |
| 5 | 1 May 2016 | 10 July 2016 | 1.454 | #1 | 1.207 | #4 | 1.331 | #1 |
1.280 |
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| 6 | 24 April 2017 | '2 July 2017 | '20 | '1.277 | '#1 | '1.231 | '#4 | '1.357 | '#1 | '1.140' | '#3 |
| 7 | 15 April 2018 | 17 June 2018 | 20 | 1.072 | #5 | 1.028 | #4 | 1.086 | #3 | 0.987 | #4 |
| 8 | 19 May 2019 | 7 July 2019 | 20 | 1.064 | #3 | 1.019 | #4 | 1.069 | #2 | 1.030 | #3 |
| 9 | 24 May 2020 | 19 July 2020 | 21 | 1.082 | #3 | 0.938 | #5 | — | 0.938 | #6 | |
| 10 | 8 August 2021 | 12 September 2021 | 13 | 1.329 | #2 | 1.292 | #2 | 1.383 | #1 | 1.285 | #1 |
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18 April 2022 | 29 May 2022 | 14 | 1.532 | #5 | 1.388 | #4 | 1.390 | #3 | 1.388 | #5 |
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6 August 2023 | 8 October 2023 | 17 | 1.338 | #3 | 1.324 | #3 | 1.348 | #2 | #3 | |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | AACTA Awards | Best Reality Television Series | The Voice | Template:Nominated |
| Logie Awards | Most Popular Light Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Won | |
| Most Popular New Male Talent | Joel Madden | Template:Won | ||
| Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Logie Awards | Most Popular Light Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Nominated |
| Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program | Template:Nominated | |||
| 2015 | AACTA Awards | Best Reality Television Series | The Voice | Template:Won |
| Logie Awards | Most Popular Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Nom | |
| Most Outstanding Entertainment Program | Template:Won | |||
| AACTA Awards | Best Reality TV | The Voice | Template:Nom | |
| 2016 | Logie Awards | Best Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Nom |
| Most Outstanding Entertainment Program | Template:Nom | |||
| 2017 | Logie Awards | Best Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Nom |
| Most Outstanding Entertainment Program | Template:Nom | |||
| 2019 | Logie Awards | Most Popular Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Nom |
| Most Popular New Talent | Joe Jonas | Template:Nom | ||
| 2023 | Logie Awards | Most Popular Entertainment Program | The Voice | Template:Nom |
See also
- List of Australian music television shows
- The Voice (franchise)
- List of Australian television series
- List of programs broadcast by Nine Network
- List of programs broadcast by Seven Network
External links
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- Australian music television series
- British English-language television shows
- Music competitions in Australia
- Television shows set in Sydney
- Australian television series based on Dutch television series
- Television series by Eureka
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