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‘The Voice’ producers consider leaving Los Angeles to cut filming costs

Nashville and Atlanta are among the cities under discussion, TheWrap reports. A potential season 32 would depend on NBC renewing the show.

By Priya Ramanathan

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Producers of NBC’s The Voice are weighing a production move out of Los Angeles as they explore ways to reduce filming expenses, according to TheWrap. The discussions concern a possible season 32, which would require a renewal from NBC.

Nashville and Atlanta are among the locations being considered, TheWrap reported, but staying in Los Angeles remains an option. The singing competition has used the Universal Studios lot as its filming base since its debut.

Filming for season 31 is already complete, while season 30 is nearing its conclusion. Season 31 will feature celebrities as contestants, a change from the regular format used for season 30.

The show’s current schedule consists of a single one-hour installment each week. Earlier in its run, its weekly schedule included a two-hour Monday broadcast and a one-hour Tuesday broadcast. Season 30 has reached its live rounds, with the Top 13 contestants revealed.

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