Not easy! Blake Shelton “really agonized” over his decision to leave The Voice following season 23, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
12.10.2022 - 02:55 / variety.com
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent After more than a decade ago on “The Voice,” Blake Shelton is preparing to say goodbye. NBC has announced that the next season of the singing competition will be Shelton’s last. Shelton has served as a coach on “The Voice” for all of its 22 seasons. Season 22 is currently airing on NBC, and Season 23, which airs in the spring of 2023, will be his last. “I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from ‘The Voice’ after season 23,” Shelton said in a statement. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.”
In his statement, Shelton thanked the viewers and the team behind the show. He gave a shoutout to longtime host Carson Daly and Gwen Stefani, his wife whom he met on the show when they were both coaches in 2014.
“It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at ‘The Voice’ from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best,” Shelton said. “It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week. I’ve made lifelong bonds with Carson and every single one of my fellow coaches over the years, including my wife, Gwen Stefani! I have to give a huge shoutout to the singers — the ‘Voices’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent and a special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach. Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches and everyone at ‘The Voice’ chasing their dreams. It wouldn’t happen without you!” Season 23 will introduce new coaches Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper.
Not easy! Blake Shelton “really agonized” over his decision to leave The Voice following season 23, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
Camila Cabello is finally in the deep end on season 22 — and she's having a hard time making the tough calls!In ET's exclusive sneak peek at Tuesday's Battle Rounds, Camila pairs up Eric Who and Sydney Kronmiller for a haunting cover of Lady Gaga's «Paparazzi,» which fellow coach Gwen Stefani raves is so weird «in a good way, like, great-weird!»Gwen praises both singer, but adds that she couldn't keep her eyes off Eric, noting, «Everything about you is just so theatrical.»John Legend raves about Sydney's low range as well as Eric's stage presence, while Blake Shelton pokes fun at Camila about her difficult decision. «Our new buddy here's got a tough one,» he teases.As for their coach, Camila tells Sydney, «I have literally never heard a voice like yours before,» praising her note choices and vocal control. However, like her fellow coaches, she seems to be leaning slightly toward choosing Eric. «I saw you really grow as an artist and step into somebody that I'm really excited to hear on the radio, see perform in shows,» she shared, before slumping over in her seat as host Carson Daly pressed her for her choice.
, new coach Camila Cabello was reunited with the singer that made her blush during the Blind Auditions!Jaeden Luke, 22, took the stage for a Team Blake battle against bodie, with the pair performing «As Long As You Love Me» by Justin Bieber. While both singers wowed all four of the coaches, it was Jaeden who had Camila's ear once again.«Your tone is so beautiful,» she gushed. «I wanna hear it in my ear — just kidding — I want to hear it on a record.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have so far survived their first season of as a married couple, but all that might change after Monday's Battle Rounds!Gwen had a tough call on her hands after pairing up Jay Allen and Cara Brindisi for a cover of «Leather and Lace» by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. Both singers nailed the performance, leaving Gwen to reluctantly choose Cara as the winner.
John Legend is opening up about Blake Shelton‘s exit from “The Voice”. ET’s Cassie DiLaura spoke to the “Wonder Woman” singer at Ralph Lauren’s 2023 Spring-Summer fashion show at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California where he shared what he thought about the “heart” and “soul” of the show leaving after 23 seasons.
John Legend will be sad to see Blake Shelton leave The Voice.
John Legend is opening up about Blake Shelton's exit from . ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the «Wonder Woman» singer at Ralph Lauren's 2023 Spring-Summer fashion show at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California where he shared what he thought about the «heart» and «soul» of the show leaving after 23 seasons.«Well, you know, he's been doing the show for 22 seasons, it'll be 23 when he's done, and you can't do something forever,» Legend said.
After being on The Voice for 22 seasons, fans are asking: Why is Blake Shelton leaving The Voice?
Blake Shelton is ready to move on. The «No Body» singer announced on Tuesday his decision to step away from his longtime role as a coach on after the upcoming 23rd season.He is the only coach on the series to have been involved in every season since its 2011 debut on NBC. As for what he'll be working on next, a source tells ET, «Blake will continue to focus on through the new season and also his new show,, music, his 2023 tour and — of course — his family and life on his farm. He's just focusing on other projects both personally and professionally.»Shelton first shared the news himself in a social media post. «I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from after season 23,» he said in a statement.
he will be leaving the show after next spring’s season.“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from ‘The Voice’ after Season 23,” Shelton, 46, announced in a statement posted on Instagram last night.To say that it is the end of an era is putting it mildly. Shelton has been the honky-tonk heart of “The Voice” since it began.
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With “The Voice” in the midst of its 22nd season, veteran coach Blake Shelton is making a big announcement — he’ll be exiting the show after the upcoming 23rd season, set to air in spring 2023.
He’ll be joined in his final season by new coaches Chance the Rapper and former One Direction star Niall Horan and returning coach Kelly Clarkson. Host Carson Daly will also be back as host for Season 23, which kicks off in January 2023.“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from ‘The Voice’ after Season 23,” Shelton said in a statement.
Blake Shelton will be leaving "The Voice" after the show's 23rd season. Shelton shared a joint statement with the show via Instagram on Tuesday.
Blake Shelton is ready to call it quits on The Voice.
will be a big one! NBC announced on Tuesday that the upcoming season, set to debut in 2023, will be OG coach Blake Shelton's final go-round in the infamous spinning chairs.«I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from after season 23,» Shelton said in a statement. «This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me. It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best.»«It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week. I’ve made lifelong bonds with Carson and every single one my fellow coaches over the years, including my wife, Gwen Stefani! I have to give a huge shoutout to the singers – the ‘Voices’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent and a special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach. Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches and everyone at chasing their dreams.