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 - 01:37 / deadline.com
Blake Shelton is ready to call it quits on The Voice.
After 23 seasons, Shelton will give up the red chair this spring. Having first joined the talent show at inception, he has eight wins under his belt and coached 15 artists whose songs have hit No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart.
“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voic’ 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 The Voice 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 The Voice chasing their dreams. It wouldn’t happen without you!”
To prepare for the future, Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan will join the show as coaches alongside Blake and Kelly Clarkson for season 23. Carson Daly will also be back as host.
The Blind Auditions for Season 22 of The Voice, with current coaches Camila Cabello, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Shelton, continued through last night. Battles start tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
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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.
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.
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.
Blake Shelton is stepping away from The Voice.
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.”
Say goodbye to the country crooner! Blake Shelton will exit The Voice following season 23 after 12 years on the NBC series.
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, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Camila Cabello have locked in their teams on season 22 of !The Blind Auditions wrapped up on Monday, as the coaches filled the last spots on their team and prepared to start leading their singers through the Battle Rounds, the Knockouts and on to the live shows and, hopefully, the finale!From powerful soul singers to old-school country crooners, to talented young stars, this season has a little bit of everything, and the coaches are ready to do battle to make sure the best performers get to make their mark on stage.When ET caught up with the coaches ahead of season 22, John admitted that «everybody's got really good team members» this season, making for some «tough» competition. However, he and Gwen -- returning to the show for the first time since she and Blake tied the knot — agreed that they're working hard to make sure «The Cowboy» doesn't get to add another trophy to his mantel. «Blake's losing this season,» Gwen teased, with John agreeing, «He's going to lose.»Check out all the season 22 competitors below!airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
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.
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Camila Cabello have locked in their teams on season 22 of !The Blind Auditions wrapped up on Monday, as the coaches filled the last spots on their team and prepared to start leading their singers through the Battle Rounds, the Knockouts and on to the live shows and, hopefully, the finale!From powerful soul singers to old-school country crooners, to talented young stars, this season has a little bit of everything, and the coaches are ready to do battle to make sure the best performers get to make their mark on stage.When ET caught up with the coaches ahead of season 22, John admitted that «everybody's got really good team members» this season, making for some «tough» competition. However, he and Gwen -- returning to the show for the first time since she and Blake tied the knot — agreed that they're working hard to make sure «The Cowboy» doesn't get to add another trophy to his mantel. «Blake's losing this season,» Gwen teased, with John agreeing, «He's going to lose.»Check out all the season 22 competitors below!airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m.