# The Voice of Germany season 16 launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-voice-of-germany-season-16-launch
> Updated: 2026-09-10T12:51:17.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The 16th season of the music competition show ‘The Voice of Germany’ has launched with a new hosting lineup. Matthias Killing, a veteran moderator from the ProSiebenSat.1 media group, joins Melissa Khalaj as co-host, succeeding Thore Schölermann.

As the season commenced with blind auditions, competitive tension emerged among the coaching panel, which includes Shirin David, Rea Garvey, Nico Santos, and members of the Fantastischen Vier, Michi Beck and Smudo. During the premiere, coach Rea Garvey used a block to secure contestant Lisa Aithnard, prompting a ‘challenge’ from Shirin David.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: The Voice of Germany begins new season with coach rivalry

The new season of ‘The Voice of Germany’ has launched, featuring competitive tension between coaches Shirin David and Rea Garvey during the blind auditions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-voice-of-germany-begins-new-season-with-coach-rivalry

### 2026-09-08: Matthias Killing to co-host The Voice of Germany

Matthias Killing will co-host the 16th season of ‘The Voice of Germany’ alongside Melissa Khalaj, succeeding Thore Schölermann after a long tenure.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matthias-killing-to-co-host-the-voice-of-germany

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Cite as: The Voice of Germany season 16 launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/the-voice-of-germany-season-16-launch