The Voice Kids is a Maltese reality talent show created by John de Mol Jr. Based on the original The Voice Kids of Holland, the show was developed for children between the ages of 9 and 14. It began airing on TVM on 7 September 2022.
There are four different stages to the show: blind auditions, battle rounds, sing-offs, and final. There have been three winners to date: Dawn Desira (12), Eliza Borg (12), and Beppe Caruana (11).
During the inaugural season, Sarah Bajada served as host, later being replaced by Maxine Pace starting in season two. The coaches for the most recent third season were Destiny Chukunyere Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur, and Gaia Cauchi. Other coaches from previous seasons include Owen Leuellen, Gianluca Bezzina, and Sarah Bonnici.
Format
In 2022, Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) announced that they will produce a children and senior's version of The Voices franchise with Talpa and Greatt Company Limited. The Voice Kids, is based on the format of the original show and focuses on children between the ages of 8 and 14. Performers for the first season had to apply to participate, and about 60 children were cast for the first phase, the "Blind Auditions". The children are onstage with a large, curved curtain around them, effectively concealing their identity from the judges, audience, and viewers. The 3 jury members are sitting in swivel chairs with their backs to the stage.
During the performance, they can elect to support a candidate by pressing a buzzer, which will automatically turn their seat towards the stage. At the end of their performance, the curtain drops, revealing the singer who then learns whether any chairs turned for them. If only one judge turns their chair, the candidate is automatically on their team. If more than one chair turns, the candidate chooses who they would like to have as their coach.
The second week of the competition is training week in which the coaches prepare their candidates for the second phase of competition, called the "Battle Round." In the Battle Round three/four candidates of the same coaching group are chosen to sing the same song. Each coach then picks one of their candidates to continue on to the Final round. The remaining coaches can steal one losing artist from the battle rounds via "Steal Button."
The winner of The Voice Kids receives a training stipend of €10,000 and an optional recording contract. The parents of the victor decide whether they pursue this option or not. In addition, starting from the second season, the winner of The Voice Kids was selected to represent Malta at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest .
Coaches +The Voice Kids coaches Coach Seasons 1 2 3 Gianluca Bezzina Destiny Chukunyere Owen Leuellen colspan="2" Sarah Bonnici Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur colspan="2" Gaia Cauchi colspan="2"
Lineup of coaches + Coaches' line-up by chairs order Season Year Coaches 1 2 3 1 2022–23 Owen Destiny Gianluca 2 2025 Gianluca Sarah 3 2026 Aleandro Gaia
Presenters + The Voice Kids presenters Presenter Seasons 1 2 3 Sarah Bajada colspan="2" Maxine Pace
Coaches and finalists Winner Runners-up
Winners are in bold, the finalists that went in the televoting are in italicized font, and the eliminated artists are in small font.
Season Coaches and their finalists 1 Owen Leuellen Destiny Chukunyere Gianluca Bezzina Dawn DesiraMax Borg Yulan LawEliża Stellini Luigi MannaMireille McKay 2 Gianluca Bezzina Destiny Chukunyere Sarah Bonnici Rachele Maria NisticaOliver Zammit Attard Eliza BorgMarie Emeh Camilleri Carly Cachia ArpaMia Lanzon 3 Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur Destiny Chukunyere Gaia Cauchi Maya GaleaAnnis Joy Buttigieg Zeah AquilinaAlaiya Cini Beppe CaruanaNina Grima Wood
Series overview Warning: the following table presents a significant amount of different colors.
+ Teams color key Artist from Team Gianluca Artist from Team Sarah Artist from Team Owen Artist from Team Aleandro Artist from Team Destiny Artist from Team Gaia
+ Maltese The Voice Kids series overview Season Aired Winner Other finalists Winning coach Presenter 1 2022-23 Dawn Desira Luigi Manna Yulan Law Owen Leuellen Sarah Bajada 2 2025 Eliza Borg Carly Cachia Arpa Rachele Maria Nistica Destiny Chukunyere Maxine Pace 3 2026 Beppe Caruana Maya Galea Zeah Aquilina Gaia Cauchi
Seasons' synopsis
Winner Runners-up Eliminated in the Live Finals Eliminated in the Sing-offs Stolen in the Battles Eliminated in the Battles
Season 1 (2022-23) The first season of The Voice Kids premiered on 7 October 2022 and ended on 6 January 2023 on TVM. The coaches were Gianluca Bezzina, Destiny Chukunyere and Owen Leuellen. The inaugural season was hosted by Sarah Bajada. The winner was Dawn Desira from Team Owen. Coaches Top 45 Artists Owen Leuellen Dawn Max Amira Anneka Zia Donatella Ella Ella Frazer Kacy Kayleen Maria Matthias Natalia Rihanna Destiny Chukunyere Yulan Eliża Filippo Marcus Mia Carly Ella Faith Hailey Ilona Krista Kylie Ann Leah Mia Sara Gianluca Bezzina Luigi Mireille Andrea Benjamin Elisa Cassidy Cesca Chloe Ellie Francesca Jayden Kiera Leah Michael Joseph Shaznay
Season 2 (2025) The second season of The Voice Kids premiered on 29 September and ended on 18 October 2025 on TVM. Gianluca Bezzina, Destiny Chukunyere returned for their second season as coaches. Sarah Bonnici completed the panel, replacing Owen Leuellen. Maxine Pace debuted as the new host, replacing Sarah Bajada.
The winner of the season was selected to represent Malta at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The winner was Eliza Borg from Team Destiny.
Coaches Top 20 ArtistsGianluca Bezzina Rachele Maria Nistica Oliver Zammit Aidan Borg Mia Lanzon Izaya Schembri Khloe Chircop Mia Mifsud Natalia XerriDestiny Chukunyere Eliza Borg Marie Emeh Camilleri Alaiya Cini Rachele Maria Nistica Chanel Abela Camilleri Eleny Incorvaja Scerri Kaylin Camilleri Sarah Bonnici Carly Cachia Arpa Mia Lanzon Skye Gilson Alaiya Cini Emma Bonnici Esme Camilleri Gravina Julia Sammut Naielle Formosa Cumbo
Season 3 (2026) The third season of The Voice Kids premiered on 7 September 2026 on TVM. Destiny Chukunyere returned for her third season as a coach and was joined by new coaches Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur and Gaia Cauchi. Maxine Pace returned as the host.
The winner of the season was selected to represent Malta at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026.The winner was Beppe Caruana from Team Gaia.
CoachesTop 27 ArtistsAleandro Spiteri MonsigneurMaya GaleaAnnis Joy Buttigieg Emma Farrugia Chiara Luisa Magrin Aidan BorgAmber CarabottEsme Camilleri GravinaKatryce GrixtiNelly ZerafaRihanna CutajarDestiny ChukunyereZeah AquilinaAlaiya CiniNaya CataniaSkye Gilson Annis Joy ButtigiegAidem GaleaElena SpagnolElla TonnaMatthias CutajarRoan PirottaGaia Cauchi Beppe CaruanaNina Grima WoodAidan BorgZelenio ZarbNaya CataniaJulia SammutKaylin CamilleriKristina PaceLeah GauciMia Castagna
References
External links Official website