Niall Horan,Gwen StefaniandJohn Legenddon’t know what they’re in for!
In a new promo forThe Voicedebuting exclusively with PEOPLE on Friday,Reba McEntiremakes a grand entrance — proving she’s ready to steal the show as a first-time coach.
The video opens with Horan, 29 — who won last season — cutting into a cake that reads “welcomeThe Voicecoaches” as Stefani, 53, and Legend, 44, walk through the door.
“Congratulations on winning your first season my friend,” Legend says, as Horan responds: “Thank you. It’s good to be king.”
Stefani adds: “Don’t get used to it buddy. It’s a whole new ball game.”
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Then, the “All of Me” singer says he knows “we all miss the cowboy,” akaBlake Shelton, who left the show after 23 seasons in May.
“But now that he’s gone, we might have a shot at the best country singers,” he adds.
McEntire, 68, whose black robe turns into a sparkly outfit, says “Hey there” with a smile — as the other coaches stand in shock. She adds: “It’s just so good to be here.”
The VoicehostCarson Dalythen appears and says “Wow, this is gonna be good.”
The hilarious video concludes with Horan on the phone saying, “I’m gonna need some tearaway pants. And make them sparkly.”
The Voiceseason 24 will premiere on Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
In May, McEntireopened up to PEOPLEabout joining the hit competition show.
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“The country lane — I’mtaking over for Blakeso I’m gonna represent country music. [He’s got] big boots. I don’t know what size those boots are, but they’re big, so I’m gonna really work hard to make him proud,” said McEntire of Shelton.
McEntire’s also gotfierce competition in Shelton’s wife Stefani, who’s returning as a coach for the seventh time. “I do understand that I need to go razzle-dazzle with Gwen being on there,” said McEntire. “Gwen’s alwaysgot the nicest outfits, so I really need to step up my game on that.”
While McEntire is no stranger to the show — she served as amega mentor onThe Voicethis season — the star said she still had plenty of catching up to do.
“John and Niall [are] all really funnyand clever, and always have so many smart things to say, so I’ve got my work cut out for me,” said the country singer. “I’m most excited about basically getting started, and I’m sure that I’ll have lots of help, lots of advice, lots of people coming around saying, ‘You can do this. You can do that.’ And I’m not afraid at all. I think it’ll be a very fun adventure.”
source: people.com
