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Jamie Roberts

The Voice USA set for major shake-up as new coach promises dramatic showdowns

The Voice USA is set for its 23rd season and the new coaches appear ready for war.

In a major shake-up to the panel, former One Direction hitmaker Niall Horan and Chance The Rapper are making their debut on the show, while Kelly Clarkson returns after a season out.

Joining them is Blake Shelton - the only ever present on the coaches' table - for what will be his last-ever series.

And in the teaser clip for the newest edition, which premieres on Monday evening on NBC, viewers are promised they will be in for "one wild ride".

It looks as though it could be a case of the old guard versus the rookies in a bid to grab the best talent. In the video uploaded to the show's official Twitter account, Niall and Chance are seen embracing as they get ready for the blind auditions.

Niall Horan has joined the panel of coaches on The Voice USA (NBCTheVoice)

As the teaser shows both Chance and Niall jumping for joy as they beat their rivals to the pick of the bunch during the auditions, Chance tells the camera: "Kelly and Blake seem to be the best of the show. They know how everything works, but they should definitely watch out because me and Niall are on fire right now."

Niall then belts out to the audience: "It's a rookie season," as the show's veterans appear to struggle to woo the wannabes to join their team.

"Kelly and Blake, the so-called veterans around here, are just not living up to it," the Irishman brags.

Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan are ready to impress on their debut season (NBCTheVoice)

A contestant even gets in on the goading of Kelly as he praises the show's "young blood" during her bid to bag him.

After Chance teased Kelly for losing another hopeful, she admitted: "I think they don't like the older coaches today," before she praised the newbies for not being nervous in their maiden series.

As the four later gathered for a chat, Blake complained: "These new guys in here, man. They're coming in and taking over."

But the country star still had enough to make a jibe at his old rival, mocking Kelly for being "maybe the worst coach we've ever had on this show".

Blake Shelton wants to go out on a high in his final season (NBCTheVoice)

And Chance then revealed he felt there was a "young versus old vibe going on" as he continued to try to build the strongest team possible.

Fans look likely to be watching the quartet continue to showcase their "love-hate" relationship with each other, but Blake claimed they won't be able to compete with his team come to the final rounds, defiantly saying he'll be "going out with the strongest team I've ever had".

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