The Voice is switching things up.

The NBC singing competition series is welcoming two new first-time coaches for its upcoming 26th season. Michel Bublé and Snoop Dogg will be claiming their red swivel chairs later this year, the network announced during the 2024 Upfront presentation on May 13.

The “Feeling Good” singer and rap icon will join returning coaches Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani this fall to mentor music industry new-comers in the hopes of winning the season 26 title.

While this marks both Michael and Snoop’s debuts as full-time coaches, the legendary recording artists are no stranger to the show. Michael previously served as a season three advisor to Team Blake Shelton while Snoop appeared on season 20 as the mega mentor.

However, the stars will definitely have stiff competition as season 26 will mark Gwen’s eighth time as coach and Reba’s third consecutive season.

The Voice has made a habit of welcoming fresh faces since longtime coach Blake left the series last year after a whopping 23 seasons.

What changes could be coming to The Voice Season 26?

According to The Voice showrunner Audrey Morrissey, it’s all about being open to change. “The show has a very sport-esque angle to it,” she said. “We have coaches and teams and you sort of draft your team in the Blinds. So then a steal was an obvious evolution.” Not to mention the addition of Saves for the coaches and the Playoff Pass that lets one artist advance to the Playoffs.

Aside from the big coach changes coming up, Morrissey alluded to some process changes they’re toying with too.

“I’m always trying to think about what would be a good thing to add to the engine of the show?” she explained to the audience. “What are the new twists that aren’t just interesting but that feel really germane and make sense for the show? We’re constantly thinking about that return on investment.”

For example, Morrissey teased that they’re contemplating a whole new Round for Season 26. “Much like how we rotate the Chairs to just keep a fresh dynamic, you want that for Rounds to keep that fresh. So we might be moving Rounds.”

So does she mean the order in which they occur, or by adding in a new twist? She didn’t say, but we can’t wait to find out.

Talking about coaches, Evans asked about the vetting process to bring in a new face to the show’s dynamic.

“We’re constantly talking to people. Constantly chatting with people and just keeping our eyes and ears open about who might make sense,” Morrissey said of their appraisal of music talent for future Coaches. “You want people who will get it and who will enjoy it, and who will really fit the seat.”

She continued, “The Blinds are all about the good natured ribbing and the theatrics of that. But sometimes we just very jokingly call The Voice: ‘a sitcom disguised as a music competition show’ because of that dynamic we all know and love.”

Chemistry is also all-important, she added. “All these artists really care. And they’ll also tell you how much they are fed. There are creatively and emotionally and spiritually fed by their teams. Gwen talks about it a lot, like, ‘You’re inspiring me. I’ve lived my dream and I want to shine a light on you.’ So it’s hard to say. You just get a vibe from people by watching them on shows and going to their concerts to get a sense of them. Then some of them end up mentoring on the show and that’s how we get a better sense of them. Is that a good fit today? Did they enjoy it and it seemed right? So, we’ve been so fortunate.”