Videos just released by The Voice‘s new judge Shakira fighting for her favorite contestants, and not taking any crap from her fellow judges. We also get our first full look at a season 4 audition, complete with commentary from the judges.
Veteran judges Adam Levine and Blake Shelton aren’t holding back on the hazing process with the new judges, but Shakira and Usher don’t seem too worried. Shakira, like Christina Aguilera before her, seems more than capable of holding her own in the judges’ “boys club.”
In fact, Usher might be the low man on the totem pole this season, as it looks like Shakira’s not afraid to come after him in order to get what she wants! Usher seems surprised by the fellow rookie’s feistiness, saying, “Boy, those Latin women are tough.”
The Latin superstar has surprised even herself with her competitiveness, but tells her fellow judges, “Never underestimate a 5 foot 3 Colombian girl.”
As another possible advantage, Shakira’s star power alone brings some contestants to tears, making fellow judge Blake Shelton nervous: “Oh my God, she’s crying just hearing Shakira talk to her! We are so screwed!”
Usher seems to have taken on Cee Lo’s role of the flirt, although that’s not really a stretch for the R&B star. Here’s hoping we have a wacky pet or two to look forward to.
The new videos also reveal that Shakira is passionate about using what she’s learned from the ups and downs of her own career, to mentor her contestants and help them find the same success she has already achieved. “You can take the world by storm, and I want to help you with that, because I did it, I already did it, c’mon!” she coaxes one contestant.
“I guess that when you go through difficulties, you also value and appreciate the good moments.”
Shakira’s Profile
Shakira’s Interview
First full audition from the new season
Season 4 of The Voice premieres next Monday, March 25 at 8/7c.
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