<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> External links </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Official website </Td> </Tr> <P> The Voice is an international reality television singing competition franchise . It is based on the reality singing competition The Voice of Holland, which was originally created by Dutch television producer John de Mol . Many other countries have adapted the format and begun airing their own versions since 2010 . It has become a rival to the Idols franchise, Rising Star and The X Factor . </P> <P> John de Mol, creator of Big Brother, first created The Voice concept with Dutch singer Roel van Velzen . Erland Galjaard, a Dutch program director, asked John de Mol about whether he could come up with a format that went a step further than The X Factor . De Mol then came up with the idea of Blind Audition . He wanted to focus on singing quality alone, so the coaches must be top artists in the music industry . The rotating chairs concept was invented by Roel van Velzen . It would also be the first talent show in which social media was actively involved . </P>

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