Keke Palmer is joining NBC in a brand new role!
The Nickelodeon alum has been revealed as the host of the first celebrity edition of “The Voice” with an equally iconic array of coaches to shape up everyone’s vocals and performances.
Keke Palmer has, over the years, ventured into several sectors of the entertainment industry, leaving her footprints and even walking away with awards like an Emmy in 2024 for hosting an NBC game show.
The actress, dressed in matching pink sets, tried out her hosting voice with the viral four-step challenge on Instagram. The prompt on the video asked that the media personality repeat “This is The Voice” in a disappointed, happy, sarcastic, and flirty tone, which she aced at every point.
Most importantly, the television star confirmed the rumors that she would be the host with the most for the celebrity edition of the singing show, which also doubles as its 31st season on television. Palmer declared her excitement to see a fully packed studio with an audience waiting to be entertained.
Palmer exuded radiance in the short clip, rocking her short curly hair in shades of auburn and chestnut paired together with a softly made-up face and pearly white teeth.
The video, shared on NBC The Voice’s official Instagram page, was followed with the caption, “You already know who it is! Keke Palmer hosts The Voice Season 31 coming in 2027 on NBC.”
Palmer began her career in Hollywood as a child star and earned early fame via her role in “The Wool Cap” in 2004 before going on to appear in the equally successful “Akeelah and the Bee” in 2006.
The teen star’s good news was well received by fans in their hundreds who praised her generational run, clinching those gigs in the industry. She even earned the “KEKE KEEP A JOB PALMER!!!” title from this commenter.
Fabletics’ Instagram page did not forget to remind the actress just how excited they are for the news, as another commenter noted that Palmer and former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal are one of the most booked personalities in the industry.
Several long-time fans of the actress also promised to tune in to the show once it kicks off in 2027 simply because she would be handling the hosting microphone. “Sounds like I might tune in; I love her as a host on PASSWORD,” one Instagram user noted.
Comments like “Queen of being employed,” “There’s literally no job she can’t do,” and “Extended her record for keeping a job,” all sat under the post.
‘The Voice’ Season 31 Is Set To Be The First Celebrity Edition In The History Of The Franchise
As shared by Variety, NBC revealed on Tuesday, August 4, that production will start very soon with eyes set on a date in 2027 to air the show. Palmer will host, while a packed team including Queen Latifah, Joe Jonas and Riley Green will coach the contestants.
While celebrity appearances are not alien to earlier seasons of the show, this will be the first time anywhere in the world that a season will be solely dedicated to celebrity contestants.
Various personalities across all sectors will fight for the bragging rights of “The Voice” winner, including actors, influencers, comedians, reality TV stars, athletes, and many more.
It will not be Palmer’s first rodeo as a host for TV shows, including NBC, as she currently handles the game show “Password.” The media guru is also the star of Peacock’s “The ‘Burbs” and has previously served as a guest mentor on “American Idol.”
The 32-Year-Old Broke A Daytime Emmy Record In 2024
Palmer, two years ago, broke the glass ceiling in the Primetime Emmy universe when she became the first woman in nearly two decades to win an Emmy for hosting a game show. Deadline noted that she took the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for “Password.”
She wrestled with four men in the category, including Steve Harvey, Pat Sajak, Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, to win the title, becoming the first Black woman to be nominated in the category and even win it. It was also the first time in 50 years that the NBC show had been nominated or won in that category.
Palmer got to add that Emmy to the one she won in 2021 for the Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series category courtesy of her role in “Turnt Up With The Taylors.”
Palmer’s NBC show has Jimmy Fallon at the wheel as an executive producer, and he duly earned his flowers in the actress’ acceptance speech at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
“I’m really just so thankful; I’m almost speechless. I want to thank the people who allowed this to happen, thank you to Jimmy Fallon, thanks to NBC,” Palmer declared in 2024.
Keke Palmer Highlighted Her Hollywood Legacy In Clapback Response Against Colorism
In 2022, an internet conversation erupted following Palmer’s performance in “Nope,” a box office flick directed by Jordan Peele. As noted by BET, some social media users had claimed that it was Palmer’s breakout role, a statement the media personality strongly refuted by stating facts about her Hollywood journey.
In the rebuttal, Palmer stated that colorism fueled the reasoning behind comparing her to anyone, adding that attempting to reduce her decades of success to a single film overlooked her long list of artistic achievements.
Palmer duly informed the public that she has achieved several milestones in her career, including becoming the youngest talk show host. Her resume also has her as the first Black woman to lead her own Nickelodeon series, and the youngest and first Black actress to play Cinderella on Broadway.
The TV star, who insisted she was an incomparable talent, reminded naysayers that she has been a leading actress since age 11 with over 100 acting credits to her name. She noted that the release and success of “Nope” have only extended the long list of her accomplishments in the entertainment industry.
