''The Voice Senior'' is a Polish reality talent show premiered on December 7, 2019, on the

TVP 2 TVP2 (TVP Dwa, ''Telewizja Polska 2'', ''Program Drugi Telewizji Polskiej'', ''"Dwójka"'') is a Polish public mainstream TV channel operated by TVP. Launched in October 1970, its varied line-up contains a variety of programming (documentary, h ...

television network. ''The Voice Senior'' is part of the international syndication ''The Voice'' and ''The Voice Kids'' based on the reality singing competition launched in the Netherlands as ''

The Voice of Holland ''The Voice of Holland'', also known by its acronym ''TVOH'', is a Dutch singing reality competition television series that became a global TV format franchise, created by media tycoon John de Mol Jr. and musician Roel van Velzen in the Net ...

'', created by Dutch television producer John de Mol. However, participation is only open for candidates of more than 60 years old.

Format

The show consists of four different phases: production auditions, blind auditions, the "sing-off", and the live finale. The production auditions are not filmed, and this is where contestants are selected to go to the blind auditions.

Blind auditions

The contestants sing during the blind audition while the chairs of the coaches are turned over. Each candidate has the chance to sing a song of their choice for about a minute and a half. Coaches can only choose the contestant on the basis of musicality and voice by pressing the button, causing their chairs to turn around and facing the artist. If two or more coaches want the same artist, the artist chooses which coach they want to continue in the program. The blind auditions end when all teams are full.

Semifinal

Each coach pairs two or three singers from his team who have to compete against each other by performing a song chosen by the coach. After the performances, the coach chooses one contestant from each pair to advance to the next round.

Live finale

The remaining contestants from each team will be in the final. The live finale will be broadcast live on TVP 2. The contestants are mentored by their coach and choose a song that they want to sing in the final. The coach then decides one act to remain; the other act will then be eliminated. The final winner is chosen by the public at home by televoting.

Coaches

On 19 July 2019, it was announced that

Marek Piekarczyk TSA is a Polish hard rock and heavy metal band. History The band formed in 1979 in Opole as an initiative of guitarist Andrzej Nowak. The original line-up additionally included Stefan Machel (guitar), Janusz Niekrasz (bass) and Marek Kapł ...

Urszula Dudziak Urszula Bogumiła Dudziak-Urbaniak (born 22 October 1943) is a Polish jazz vocalist. She has worked with Krzysztof Komeda, Michał Urbaniak (her ex-husband), Gil Evans, Archie Shepp, and Lester Bowie. In 2007, her 1970s song "Papaya" gained wides ...

Alicja Majewska Alicja Majewska (born May 30, 1948 in Wrocław, Poland) is a Polish singer. From 1971 to 1974, she was a member of the band Partita as a vocalist. In 1975, she received the main award at the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole. She was als ...

and

Andrzej Piaseczny Andrzej Tomasz Piaseczny (Polish: ; born 6 January 1971 in Pionki) more commonly known as Piasek, is a Polish singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality. Former :pl:Mafia (zespół muzyczny), Mafia singer, Member of the Phonographic Ac ...

would become coaches for the show's first season, with Tomasz Kammel joining Marta Manowska to be hosts. On 17 August 2020, it was announced that Majewska and Piaseczny would return as coaches for season two, while new coaches

Izabela Trojanowska Izabela Ludwika Trojanowska (née Schütz; born 22 April 1955) is a Polish rock singer and actress performing in theatre, TV series and films. She is best known for her 1980 hits "Tyle samo prawd ile kłamstw" and "Wszystko czego dziś chcę", an ...

and Witold Paszt would replace Piekarczyk and Dudziak. On 18 August 2021, it was announced that Majewska and Paszt would return as coaches alongside new coaches

Piotr Cugowski Piotr Cugowski (born 5 October 1979, in Lublin) is a Polish musician, vocalist of the ''Bracia'' Group, which he founded together with his brother Wojciech. He comes from a musical family, being the son of Krzysztof Cugowski, who is the founder of ...

and

Maryla Rodowicz Maria Antonina Rodowicz, known professionally as Maryla Rodowicz, (Polish pronunciation: born 8 December 1945 in Zielona Góra), is a Polish singer, guitarist and actress. Throughout over 60 years of her career, she released twenty Polish and f ...

for the third season. On 16 August 2022, it was announced that Rodowicz and Cugowski would return as coaches, while Paszt and Majewska would be replaced by Alicja Węgorzewska and Tomasz Szczepanik in season four. On August 15, 2023, it was confirmed that Rodowicz, Szczepanik and Węgorzewska would return as coaches in the fifth season, joined by

Halina Frąckowiak Halina Maria Frąckowiak (born 10 April 1947 in Poznań Poznań ( ) is a city on the Warta, River Warta in west Poland, within the Greater Poland region. The city is an important cultural and business center and one of Poland's most popul ...

, who replaced Cugowski. On August 12, 2024, it was announced that the entire coaching panel from season 5 was replaced by Andrzej Piaseczny, returning as a coach after his three-year hiatus, alongside three debutants,

Robert Janowski Robert Mariusz Janowski (born 22 March 1961) is a Polish singer, TV presenter and musical journalist. Veterinarian by profession. Known for the role of Jan in ''Metro'' musical in 90s and for hosting '' Jaka to melodia?'' TV programme (Polish ''Na ...

Małgorzata Ostrowska Małgorzata Teresa Ostrowska (née Kuźniewska (31 July 1958 – 8 August 2024) was a Polish politician who served as a member of the Sejm of Poland from 19 September 1993 to 4 November 2007. A native of the northern town of Malbork, the seat of ...

, and

Tatiana Okupnik Tatiana Olga Okupnik vel Tatiana (born 2 September 1978, Łódź, Poland) is a Polish singer, composer and songwriter. She has a characteristic, unique voice timbre. She has collaborated with musicians such as Tim Hutton, Wyclef Jean, Lenny White ...

Timeline

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Line-up of coaches

Hosts

Key

: Main presenter : Backstage presenter

Timeline

Coaches and finalists

Series overview

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Season 1 (2019)

The show premiered on December 7, 2019. The judges for season 1 were

and

. The show was hosted by Tomasz Kammel, Marta Manowska and Janina Busk. The winners of the first series were Jola, Krystyna & Ela Szydłowskie from Team Urszula.

Season 2 (2021)

The second season of the show premiered on January 2, 2021. Alicja Majewska and Andrzej Piaseczny returned as the coaches in the second season, but Urszula Dudziak and Marek Piekarczyk are replaced by Witold Paszt and

, as new coaches. The show was hosted by Rafał Brzozowski and Marta Manowska. Tomasz Kammel resigned from the function of presenter. The winner of the second series was Barbara Parzeczewska from Team Andrzej.

Season 3 (2022)

The third season of the show premiered on January 1, 2022. Alicja Majewska and Witold Paszt returned as the coaches in the third season, but Andrzej Piaseczny and Izabela Trojanowska were replaced by

and

, as new coaches. The show was hosted by Rafał Brzozowski and Marta Manowska. The winner of the third series was Krzysztof Prusik from Team Witold.

Season 4 (2023)

The fourth season of the show premiered on January 7, 2023. On August 16, 2022, it was announced that Maryla Rodowicz and Piotr Cugowski would return as the coaches, meanwhile Alicja Majewska and Witold Paszt would be replaced by Alicja Węgorzewska and Tomasz Szczepanik as a new coaches. The show was hosted by Rafał Brzozowski and Małgorzata Tomaszewska, who replaced Marta Manowska. The winner of the fourth series was Zbigniew Zaranek from Team Maryla.

Season 5 (2024)

The fifth season premiered on 6 January 2024. On August 15, 2023, it was announced that Rodowicz, Szczepanik and Węgorzewska would return as coaches for their third, second and second season, respectively, joined by a new coach

, who replaced Cugowski. The show will be hosted by Marta Manowska, replacing Małgorzata Tomaszewska, and Rafał Brzozowski. The winner of the fifth series was Regina Rosłaniec-Bavcevic from Team Halina.

Season 6 (2025)

The sixth season premiered on 4 January 2025. On 11 August 2024, it was announced that Marta Manowska would reprise her role as the main host, alongside Robert Stockinger, who is set to make his debut as the second main host in the upcoming season. On 12 August 2024, Andrzej Piaseczny was announced to be returning as a coach after a three-year hiatus. At the same time,

, and

, were announced to debut coaches. The winner of the sixth series was Wojciech Bardowski from Team Robert.

Season 7 (2026)

References

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