Alicia Keys will be returning to The Voice for its 14th series it was announced today. The singer will be making her return to the famous red chairs for the third time when the series hits screens later this year. NBC confirmed the news that Keys will be a judge on the show alongside fellow stalwarts Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Kelly Clarkson will also be appearing for the first time on the judging panel.
Clarkson announced the news saying that she was thrilled that Keys would be joining her and her fellow judges. ‘I’m so excited because I get to announce who the final, fourth coach is on season 14.’ She joked ‘Let’s get rid of the toddlers and it’s going to just be me and Alicia this season.’ Keys said she was keen to retain her crown after winning the series last year.
A spokesperson for NBC said they anticipate that the chemistry between the judges will be electric. ‘The chemistry between Alicia, Kelly, Adam and Blake will make for a wildly unpredictable and compelling season 14!’ Season 12 was the last time that Key sat on the panel making way for Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson to take a place on the panel during season 13.