Blake Shelton is leaving “The Voice”

After 22 seasons with the show, we will no longer have “Team Blake” in the reality competition “The Voice. Blake Shelton announced he is retiring.

“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 next season,” Shelton explains in a lengthy social media note on Tuesday (Oct. 11).

“The show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me,” he continues. “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 hard work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week.”

Blake made “The Voice” history for landing the most team wins on the show to date. He also met his wife Gwen Stefani on the show.

“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 says.

“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,” he continues. “It would not happen without you.”

 

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We will miss “Team Blake” on the show. You can catch The Voice airing Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC.