Queen Latifah has revealed she sought advice from John Legend before joining "The Voice" as a coach for its 30th season, despite her extensive career achievements in music, film and television. The revelation highlights how even seasoned performers can feel apprehensive about new formats, though it seems her preparation paid off, with fellow coaches noting she dominated the blind auditions stage of the competition.

The 56-year-old EGOT-adjacent star, whose accolades include Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe wins, called former Voice coach Legend for "insider information" on how the show works, and was reassured she would "have fun" and was "there for the right reasons." Kelly Clarkson confirmed the panel "lost a lot of people in the blinds" to Latifah, while Adam Levine appeared rattled by her strong start. Season 30, also featuring newcomer Riley Green alongside Clarkson and Levine, premieres on NBC on 21 September before streaming on Peacock.