The claim comes from Woman's Day, which has reported unnamed-source speculation about the pair's dynamic on set. Neither Kate nor Richard appears to have publicly addressed the rumour, and Seven has not confirmed any feud.
What The Report Claims
The Woman's Day report says competitive sparring is part of The Voice format, but claims Kate's attempts to stir things up with Richard did not always land.
The outlet also quotes unnamed insiders who suggest Ronan Keating and Melanie C were aware of the dynamic but did not want to get involved. That is colourful, but it is still anonymous-source territory.
On screen, of course, coaches clashing over talent is part of the furniture. The whole format is built on famous performers pitching, blocking, teasing, arguing and occasionally looking dramatically wounded when a singer picks someone else.
The question here is whether the reported tension is just normal chair-turn theatre, or something more awkward behind the scenes.
Seven Has Not Confirmed The Bigger Rumour
The article also connects the alleged coach tension to broader speculation about The Voice Australia and its future at Seven.
Woman's Day says it contacted Seven about the claims. The network's response, as quoted by the outlet, was that announcements about Seven's 2027 programming schedule would be made later in the year as part of its normal Upfronts process.
The Coaches Are Still The Show
Part of why this kind of rumour travels so quickly is that The Voice lives and dies on coach chemistry. Viewers tune in for the singers, obviously, but the panel's reactions, rival pitches and little flashes of ego are baked into the show's appeal.
Kate returned to the red chair after coaching the winning artist last season, while Richard joined the Australian panel alongside Ronan and Melanie C. With big names, big songs and big chairs involved, the show is never exactly shy about drama.
