Blake Shelton to Depart “The Voice” After 23 Seasons – Fellow Musicians Throw Support Behind Him
On Tuesday night, country music star Blake Shelton made the shocking announcement that he will be leaving The Voice after 11 years and 23 seasons serving as a coach on NBC’s popular reality television. Following the announcement, Shelton’s fellow country music stars have been reaching out to throw their full support behind him.
Shelton Leaving ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton surprised fans of “The Voice” by announcing that he will be leaving the singing competition show after its upcoming 23rd season. pic.twitter.com/lz9kR1kins
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 12, 2022
“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 posted to social media. “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,” he continued. “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!”
Daily Mail reported that Shelton met his wife Stefani when they were both working on the singing reality series back in 2014. They began dating the next year and got married in 2021.
Will always be thankful that @NBCTheVoice gave us one of the most beautiful and greatest love stories of all time
@blakeshelton @gwenstefani
— Kate🇵🇭💓💋GXveBS🍑 (@forgwenandblake) October 12, 2022
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Shelton Thanks Contestants And Fans
Shelton went on to give thanks to the many contestants who have appeared on The Voice over the years.
“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,” he said.
“Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches, and everyone at ‘The Voice‘ who are chasing their dreams. It would not happen without you!” Shelton concluded.
Shelton has been a coach on the popular reality series since its debut back in 2011, with Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, and Adam Levine as his fellow coaches. Unlike other coaches, Shelton is the only one who has stuck with The Voice throughout its entirety, so fans will undoubtedly dearly miss him when he is absent from the series.
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