In 'The Voice' (US), what do coaches turn when they want a singer on their team?
Answer
Their chairs
In 'The Voice' (US), coaches turn their chairs when they want a singer on their team. The action is the defining visual feature of the show's blind auditions.
During a blind audition, the performer sings while the coaches face away from the stage. If a coach presses the button, the chair rotates to reveal the coach and signal interest in working with that singer.
If more than one coach turns, the singer chooses which team to join. The format emphasizes vocal performance before appearance, although later rounds include battles, knockouts and live performances.
The US series premiered on NBC in 2011. Its format originated with the Dutch program 'The Voice of Holland', created by John de Mol, and was later adapted internationally.