Blake Shelton Announces ‘The Voice’ Leave After 12 Years
Blake Shelton is exiting the coach’s chair of The Voice. Shelton revealed in an announcement made to social media Tuesday (October 11) that this upcoming season will be his last….
Blake Shelton attends the 2022 NBCUniversal Upfront at Mandarin Oriental Hotel at Radio City Music Hall on May 16, 2022 in New York City.
Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesBlake Shelton is exiting the coach's chair of The Voice. Shelton revealed in an announcement made to social media Tuesday (October 11) that this upcoming season will be his last. Shelton explained in his Instagram Story and post that he has been wrestling with the idea of leaving the singing competition show for a while now.
He wrote, "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."
Shelton continued his announcement by thanking host Carson Daly and every single one of the coaches over the years -- including his wife, Gwen Stefani, of course. He shouted out the singers adding, "The 'Voices,' who came 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, Blake thanked fans of the show who watch and support the artists, coaches and everyone at The Voice "who are chasing their dreams."
Following Blake's announcement, NBC's The Voice official Instagram posted what hints to be at next season's judges, tagging Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan. They captioned the post, "See you in 2023
GALLERY: Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani
Of all the country music couples, it's hard to beat the love between Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani who gush over each other in every interview and whose duet "Nobody But You" is climbing the charts and is one of the most romantic songs out there today.
The couple have been together for several years now and so we take a look at the all things Blake and Gwen!
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesGLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 27: Musicians Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 27, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Larry Busacca/Getty ImagesBEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Recording artists Blake Shelton (L) and Gwen Stefani attend the 2016 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 14, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesBEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Recording artists Gwen Stefani (L) and Blake Shelton attend the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Recording artists Blake Shelton (L) and Gwen Stefani perform onstage during the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Rachel Murray/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 14: Recording artists Blake Shelton (L) and Gwen Stefani attend Glamour Women of the Year 2016 Dinner at Paley on November 14, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Glamour)
Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 18: Recording artist/TV personality Gwen Stefani (L) and recording artist/TV personality Blake Shelton, winner of the Favorite Album award for 'If I'm Honest' and Favorite Male Country Artist award, pose backstage at the People's Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater on January 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for People's Choice Awards)
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Kingston Rossdale, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale, and Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale attend STX Films World Premiere of "UglyDolls" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on April 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
oshua Blanchard/Getty ImagesBURBANK, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 13: (L-R) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend "Bennett's War" Los Angeles Premiere at Warner Bros. Studios on August 13, 2019 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Forrest Film)
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesSANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton attend the 2019 E! People's Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on November 10, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: (L-R) Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party at Hollywood Athletic Club on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Warner Music)
Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party at Hollywood Athletic Club on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images)
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 24: (L-R) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton rehearse onstage for the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 24: (L-R) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton pose in the audience during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Gwen Stefani (L) and Blake Shelton attend the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
