Blake Shelton is set to depart The Voice after 23 seasons. He is the final remaining original judge from the singing competition’s first season and plans to depart after the conclusion of the next season.
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The Country artist took to social media Tuesday evening to share the news with fans thanking them for a wonderful 12 years and acknowledging all the ways the show changed his life.
“This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me,” he expressed. “It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns. I’ve made lifelong bonds with [host] Carson [Daly] and every single one of my fellow coaches over the years, including my wife Gwen Stefani!”
Joining Shelton for his final season will be new coaches Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper, as well as returning coach, Kelly Clarkson.
Blake also took the opportunity to thank all the show’s contestants who he’s worked with 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.”
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