The Voice season 30 has a veteran-newcomer divide

Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson's experience contrasts sharply with Riley Green and Queen Latifah's fresh start.

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Sep 21, 2026

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The Voice season 30 has a veteran-newcomer divide

Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson's experience contrasts sharply with Riley Green and Queen Latifah's fresh start.

In brief

Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson's experience contrasts sharply with Riley Green and Queen Latifah's fresh start. New coaches on The Voice struggle with the adjustment despite getting along with veterans, though production expects them to improve. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.

New coaches join The Voice

New coaches join The Voice

Season 30 brings together veteran coaches Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson with newcomers Riley Green and Queen Latifah.

A divide between old and new

A divide between old and new

Behind the scenes, there's a split between the veteran coaches and newcomers. Adam and Kelly's experience is ingrained in their approach, while Riley and Queen Latifah are still finding their way.

“The coaches all get along great this season. Everyone is supportive of each other. That being said, there is a bit of a divide between the veteran coaches and the new coaches.”

Riley Green struggles most

Riley is especially hesitant since this is his first major Hollywood role. He's shy and timid, but slowly finding his footing as the season progresses.

“it's his first big Hollywood type of gig so it's not that he's bad at it but you can tell he's more shy and hesitant”

No real drama despite divide

Despite the differences, everyone gets along well and there's no actual conflict. The divide is more about experience levels than interpersonal tension.

Production has confidence

Production has confidence

Production was initially nervous about how Riley would be perceived compared to bigger household names, but they're bringing him back for season 31, suggesting he's performing well.

The takeaway

New coaches on The Voice struggle with the adjustment despite getting along with veterans, though production expects them to improve.

Read the original on Cosmopolitan

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