Originally published on E! Online
The voice has a whole new appearance thanks to Snoop Dogg.
The rapper makes his epic debut as the newest coach on NBC’s singing competition show in E! News’ exclusive first look at season 26.
“Voice fans, Snoop is here,” the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” singer announces in the preview before making waves in the audition rounds. “It’s going to be a fun season, trust me.”
And Snoop’s trainer colleagues Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire And Michael Buble I couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with the hip hop legend.
Gwen enthuses in the teaser: “I’m so excited that Snoop is here as a coach, he’s an original. He’s created a brand within himself that has broken barriers. Like he’s just Snoop, you don’t even have to say Snoop Dogg. I think Snoop has this way about him that makes you feel safe. You automatically notice that he cares about everything and that he’s a great coach.”
Michael, who is also a first-time trainer, also notes: “Snoop Dogg is incredibly smart and talented. He’s a genius.”
Cut to Snoop lighting clouds of smoke around the other coaches as he tries to convince a candidate to join his team.
“While they’re kicking up so much smoke over there, I’m telling you the truth,” he tells the hopeful. “The best trainer is the DO Double G.”
Then after the stunt, Michael joked, “I don’t know what you just did, but I know I’m hungry.”
And from the hilarious use of flashy jewelry to attract auditionees for his team to supplying Reba with candy during taping, Snoop definitely feels at home in his red swivel chair.
As for his chances of winning season 26, Reba believes his charm and personality make him a real contender.
“Snoop is a very versatile man,” said the Happy’s Place Star gushed. “He’s gone down the rap route, he sings children’s songs. He said he did it for his grandchildren, which I think is so sweet and endearing. He’s loved everywhere and he’s so kind, so funny, so talented. But it’s his heart that grabbed me more than anything.”
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Cut to Snoop lighting clouds of smoke around the other coaches as he tries to convince a candidate to join his team.
“While they’re kicking up so much smoke over there, I’m telling you the truth,” he tells the hopeful. “The best trainer is the DO Double G.”
Then after the stunt, Michael joked, “I don’t know what you just did, but I know I’m hungry.”
And from the hilarious use of flashy jewelry to attract auditionees for his team to supplying Reba with candy during taping, Snoop definitely feels at home in his red swivel chair.
As for his chances of winning season 26, Reba believes his charm and personality make him a real contender.
“Snoop is a very versatile man,” said the Happy’s Place Star raves. “He’s gone down the rap route, he sings children’s songs. He said he did it for his grandchildren, which I find so sweet and endearing. He’s loved everywhere and he’s so kind, so funny, so talented. But it’s his heart that grabbed me more than anything.”
Watch Snoop film his epic Agree Debut in the preview above.
The voice returns Monday, September 23 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
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