Season 23 of 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 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. 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!"
Blake will be joined by a returning favorite and two fresh faces on the coaches' panel, as Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper will be joining the next season of the singing competition.
Kelly returns a champion -- a coach since season 14, she most recently won season 21 with sibling trio Girl Named Tom before taking season 22 off. Meanwhile, first-timers Chance and Niall joining the show means that Camila Cabello, John Legend and Gwen Stefani will be stepping away.
The new cast of coaches previewed their upcoming season with some cute cryptic Instagram posts, sharing an emoji of The Voice "V" and tagging one another in the posts.
And The Voice's official account confirmed the same, with their own "V!"
John also shared his well wishes with Blake on Twitter, writing, "You will be missed, brother! What an incredible run!"
Blake replied, "It’s been an absolute blast my friend."
It’s been an absolute blast my friend. //t.co/eHFPRB1hsy
— Blake Shelton [@blakeshelton] October 11, 2022
Ahead of Camila's coaching debut in season 22, ET caught up with two more members of The Voice family, Nick Jonas and Shakira, who offered their advice on joining the show.
"I would say to her, be careful with Blake Shelton," Shakira teased with a laugh.
"Just ignore him like he's not even there," Nick agreed, while Shakira insisted, "Blake, we love you."
In all seriousness, Nick said Camila was "gonna kill it" as a mentor on the singing competition -- and she definitely has so far!
"There's nothing like being a part of the Voice family," he raved. "It really is a special group, and they always do such a good job at putting great people together and the energy's always good, so I think she'll have a good time."
The Voice season 22 currently airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. PT/ET on NBC. See more in the video below!
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“Time for me to come home.”
Blake Shelton announced that he will be stepping down from his role as a coach on “The Voice” after Season 23, which premieres in 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, 46, revealed on Instagram Tuesday.
“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.”
Blake Shelton announced he will be stepping down from his role as a coach on "The Voice."
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Blake Shelton announced he will be stepping down from his role as a coach on "The Voice."
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Blake Shelton announced he will be stepping down from his role as a coach on "The Voice."
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Shelton — who married fellow “Voice” coach Gwen Stefani in 2021 — gushed about the “lifelong bonds” he made with host Carson Daly “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,” he continued before thanking the fans.
“It wouldn’t happen without you!” he concluded.
Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani and John Legend will also be stepping down after Season 22.
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Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani and John Legend will also be stepping down after Season 22.
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Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani and John Legend will also be stepping down after Season 22.
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The country singer has been part of the show since it first premiered in 2011. He has scored eight wins and coached 15 singers whose songs have hit No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart.
Current judges Gwen Stefani, Camila Cabello and John Legend will also be stepping down.
Niall Horan, Chance the Rapper and Kelly Clarkson will be joining Shelton as judges of Season 23.
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Niall Horan, Chance the Rapper and Kelly Clarkson will be joining Shelton as judges of Season 23.
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Niall Horan, Chance the Rapper and Kelly Clarkson will be joining Shelton as judges of Season 23.
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Meanwhile, NBC announced on social media that Shelton will be joined by first-time coaches Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper for Season 23. Kelly Clarkson will also be returning to the show.
“The Voice” airs on NBC every Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.