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A contestant from The Voice Australia has shockingly claimed that working with A-list coaches is far from the glitz and glamor fans expect.
Aspiring singers from the 2024 series shared their disappointment with their behind-the-scenes experience ahead of the semi-finals of the talent competition.
They received training from celebrity judges – LeAnn Rimeskate Miller Heidke, Adam Lambert and Guy Sebastian – more of a facade than actual guidance.
“They sell you this dream of being mentored by these big names, but honestly, it just felt so shallow,” they admitted. Yahoo Lifestyle Monday.
'Coaches don't have time for you. They play a role on TV and don't really interact with you.
The anonymous contestant alleged that their experience was not unique, but something all singers have to deal with.
'I thought it was because my coach was an international artist, but everyone I spoke to had the same experience. It was all very planned,' they added.
This adds fuel to the ongoing speculation about how much the contestants actually interact with their celebrity coaches.
A contestant on The Voice Australia has shockingly revealed that working with A-list coaches is far from the glitz and glamor fans expect (Picture: LeAnn Rimes)
They said the training from celebrity judges LeAnn Rimes, Kate Miller Heidke (pictured), Adam Lambert and Guy Sebastian was more of a cover letter than actual guidance.
Viewers at home are witnessing heartwarming moments of interaction between the contestants and their mentors, saying the reality is less personal.
The Voice 2023 winner Darren Stokes told Daily Mail Australia that he hasn't heard from his on-screen mentor Rita Ora in months.
Stokes, who won the reality show last October, said the pair had exchanged several emails in June but alleged they had not been in touch since.
'Not much [of contact with Rita]But she gave me her email so we email back and forth,' said the mother-of-two, 41.
However, this digital correspondence appears to have been short-lived, as Darrin claims not to have heard from her.
The allegations came as a blow to the reputation of the show, which prides itself on fostering a sense of personal growth and development in its contestants.
The Voice coaches are yet to respond to the claims.
Daily Mail Australia has approached Channel Seven for comment.
This comes after The Voice completely overhauled its judges this year, with only Guy returning along with three newcomers.
The Voice 2023 winner Taryn Stokes told Daily Mail Australia that she hasn't heard from her on-screen mentor Rita Ora in months.
Outgoing coaches Rita Ora, Jessica Mauboy and Jason Derulo did not reprise their roles on the popular show.
According to a producer, the reason for the switch-up was the stars' desire to cut down on paychecks and producers' expenses.
The insider added that the salary increase was necessary to keep the returning stars on the show and that the price for the previous crop was 'too expensive'.
Jessica, Rita, and Jason were very busy, but I don't think anyone is too busy to pick up these kinds of paychecks.
'Certainly has a lot to do with cutting costs.'
