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The Voice: More Than Just Singing - Strict Rules Apply
22 Sep
Summary
- Contestants need parental consent if under 18 years old.
- Applicants cannot hold or run for public office while on show.
- Producers select wardrobe and song choices for contestants.
Aspiring singers on The Voice must navigate a comprehensive rulebook from their initial application through the competition's final stages. These regulations ensure a structured environment for the hit NBC show, which premiered in 2011. Season 30, hosted by Carson Daly with coaches Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green, continues these long-standing requirements.
Contestants must be at least 13 years old, with those under 18 requiring parental consent. There is no upper age limit for participants. While auditions are open multiple times, only one video submission per season is allowed. Virtual auditions are brief, lasting only 90 seconds, and advise against excessive vocal effects.
As contestants progress, song choices and wardrobe are often decided by coaches and producers. A significant rule prohibits participants from holding or running for public office during their time on the show and for a year afterward. Medical and psychological evaluations are also mandatory.
Additionally, contestants cannot have immediate family members or housemates employed by entities involved with The Voice within the past two years. This extensive set of rules aims to maintain the integrity and operational flow of the popular singing competition.
