Blake Shelton is able to name it quits on The Voice.
After 23 seasons, Shelton will hand over the pink chair this spring. Having first joined the expertise present at inception, he has eight wins underneath 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 mentioned in an announcement. “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 put together for the longer term, Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan will be part of the present as coaches alongside Blake and Kelly Clarkson for season 23. Carson Daly may also be again as host.
The Blind Auditions for Season 22 of The Voice, with present coaches Camila Cabello, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Shelton, continued by final evening. Battles begin tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
The Voice is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in affiliation with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The collection was created by John de Mol, who serves as an government producer together with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra (*23*) and Adam H. Sher.
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