RENEWAL ALERT: The Voice

We're just a day into the new fall season and NBC has already handed out a renewal. Of course it should come as no surprise that NBC is going to lock in early. It has officially confirmed a spring edition, as we already knew, and also ordered an edition next fall, which will be the show's fifth. NBC's decision to start airing a fall cycle seems to be paying off so far as The Voice led NBC to a rare win on the first night of the season. In an era where are reality shows are declining due to age (American Idol, Survivor, Dancing with the Stars) or lack of originality (The X Factor), The Voice still feels fresh and different. As has previously been announced, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green will take the spring edition off and be replaced by Shakira and Usher. NBC is hoping Aguilera and Green return for Fall 2013. The rotating judges might benefit this show especially if they are coming and going.