John Says Blake Shelton Is The ‘Heart also Soul’ Of The ‘Voice’: ‘We’ll All Miss Him.’

Blake Shelton announced in a statement on social media earlier this week that season 23 of The Voice will be the last.

“But we will miss him, John has long been the heart, host and soul of the show. And John is a friend of mine and I really enjoy working with him.” “We will all miss him.” According to Legend. He and Shelton won’t be spending the country singer’s final season together, as he told ET he plans to finish season 23 next year.

“My family is growing, I have a new album, I’m going on a small tour. So maybe it’s better to take a break,” he said of his upcoming schedule.

“I’ll be back on The Voice, but not next season,” added Legend.

“I struggled with this for a while and then decided it was time to retire after season 23 of ‘The Voice,'” Shelton wrote. “This show has changed my life for the better in every way and I will always feel at home.”

He then called the producers, writers, musicians, crew, and catering staff involved in making The Voice and joked. It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult drink (Ha!) to do twice.” days to make live show week. The ‘God’s Country’ singer started the first season of Coaches with Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and CeeLo Green. Since then, various stars have taken the coach’s red seat. Including Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Usher, Nick Jonas, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams also Jennifer Hudson.

In addition to Shelton’s departure, The Voice also revealed who he will be training with in Season 23. Kelly Clarkson will mark his return after his departure in season 21. Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan will make their coaching debuts in the series.