Big change to The Voice format that’s left fans seriously unimpressed

So much has changed this year on The Voice, and fans are not holding back their disappointment with the new format.

The Voice has hardly begun, but it feels like it’s already over. And that’s probably because of the very rushed, new format.

Gone are the days of the Battle rounds, arguably one of the best parts of the show, following close behind the Blind Auditions.

This year, there isn’t even a chance for the coaches to save performers that lose in the Battles.

Instead, the contestants advanced to The Cut where they had to sing on the spot in a dimly lit studio to win a spot in the Knockouts.

Basically, the entire show has been shaken up, and fans aren’t loving it.

With the coaches having an unlimited amount of chair-turns, it meant that they were a little more relaxed about who they would let into their teams. A good thing for any performers who were auditioning at the tail end of the Blinds. However, it meant that the next phase of the show was brutally short and unsubstantial.

Sian Fuller wasn’t even meant to audition, and is now in the semi-finals. Picture: Channel 7

The coaches were only allowed to bring five members from their team from the Blind Auditions to the Knockouts, and with some teams having 12-14 members, it meant viewers has no chance to emotionally connect with any of them, let alone have a chance to hear them properly sing.

With a huge chunk of the contestants dropped during the Cut round, fans were quick to express their disappointment in this new format.

“This format doesn’t allow for us to connect with the contestants. Couldn’t care less who wins when people are dumped after a 10-second sound bite,” one person wrote on social media.

“This whole cut experience was so sh**ty, they got rid of so many people who we had all grown to love and we barely had time to see them go,” another said.

“The ‘cut’ was grossly unfair and terrible TV. So disappointing for viewers,” another remarked, with a different user adding: “Silly format, lost interest quickly.”

This year has the best singers we ever had but sadly it getting ruined by horrible format #TheVoiceAU

— Nebojsa Kotur (@Astrobacca) August 29, 2021

What the point of watching the voice if we can't even hear them sing and how disrespectful to those artist they couldn't even bother give 10 seconds to like the rest 🙄#TheVoiceAU

— patricia jlailaty (@Patriciakeyy) August 24, 2021

What a ridiculous format, the singers deserve a better chance #TheVoiceAU

— Mike (@bikeymikey70) August 24, 2021

Screw the cut, man. We waited to see more of these singers, just to have them on screen for 30 seconds then booted off for good. The older format was way better #TheVoiceAU

— RhodneyMcGinnis (@McRhodney) August 24, 2021

You could make a whole second show from the #TheVoiceAU “rejects” this year. Too many good singers.

— Lettuce Lady (@LettuceDaze) August 30, 2021

#TheVoiceAU whoever thought of this new format needs to go. Not enough time to get to know these artists and not enough time to mentor. WHAT IS THE POINT?!?!

— Sonjarita (@s00ky_lala) August 30, 2021

This seasons horrible format is ruining amazing singers dreams so easily #TheVoiceAU

— Nebojsa Kotur (@Astrobacca) August 30, 2021

Coaches should have saves… i’ve said this many times before but i’m going to say it again. I HATE THIS FORMAT!!! #TheVoiceAU

— Lodz 🦋 (@sumwheresmiling) August 30, 2021

Things weren’t much better during the Knockouts, with the coaches only taking two members out of their five into the semi-finals.

Even worse were some of the new rules, which allow coaches to drop a member of their team instantly after performing live – which was disheartening to say the least.

Especially for Halimah Kyrgios, tennis legend Nick Kyrgios’ sister. Halimah sung an amazing rendition of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, and was immediately dropped by Rita Ora because she couldn’t envision what to do with her in the future.

While all eliminations are hard, it would have been nice for the viewers to see more of their talents, especially the ones who were cut from the show immediately after the Blinds.

Nick Kyrgios’ sister Halimah Kyrgios was sent home despite a powerful performance. Picture: Supplied

Following the two-night Knockout round, Guy Sebastian decided to take Bella Taylor-Smith and Jordan Fuller to the Semi-Finals.

Keith Urban went with Arlo Sim and Lau Abend.

Rita Ora will be taking on girl band G-Nation and Sian Fuller.

Jessica Mauboy decided on Ella Monnery and Mick Harrington.

Sunday night will be the first night of the Semi-Finals, which will no doubt showcase a lot more of the final eight performers’ talents. Something we’re sure viewers are excited about.