John Legend and Blake Shelton.Photo: Trae Patton/NBCJohn Legendwill missBlake SheltononThe Voice.While speaking withEntertainment Tonightfor a recent interview, the R&B singer, 43, saidhe is going to miss working with Shelton, 46, as a friend and fellow coach on the singing competition series.“He’s been doing the show for 22 seasons, it’ll be 23 when he’s done, and you can’t do something forever,” Legend said.“We’re going to miss him though, he has been the heart and the anchor and the soul of the show for a long time, and he’s a friend of mine and I really enjoy working with him,” he added. “We’re all going to miss him.“John Legend/InstagramAccording to Legend, he and Shelton will not spend the country crooner’s final season together, as he explained toETthat he plans on taking season 23 off next year.“My family’s growing, I have a new album out, I’m going to do a little bit of touring, so it’s probably better that I take a break,” he said of his upcoming schedule.“I’ll be back onThe Voice, just not this coming season,” Legend added.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Shelton announced his departure fromThe Voiceon InstagramTuesday, sharing a personal message about his decision.“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away fromThe Voiceafter season 23,” Shelton wrote. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.“He then shouted out the producers, writers, musicians, crew and catering staff who contribute to makingThe Voice, joking “It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week.“Carson Daly, Camila Cabello, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.Tyler Golden/NBC/GettyShelton also said he has made “lifelong bonds” with “every single one” of his fellow coaches —including the one he married,Gwen Stefani.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The “God’s Country” singer began coaching season one alongside Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green. Various stars have filled the coach’s red chairs since, including Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Usher,Nick Jonas,Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams and Jennifer Hudson.Sheltonhas won the show eight times, and is the only original coach still on the series, appearing inevery single season.Aside from Shelton’s exit,The Voicealso announced who would be coaching beside him for season 23.Kelly Clarksonwill mark her return after leaving season 21, whileChance the Rapperand Niall Horan will make their debut as coaches on the series.A premiere date for season 23 is yet to be announced, but viewers can tune into season 22 ofThe Voiceon NBC Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. with Legend, Shelton, Stefani and first-time coachCamila Cabello.
John Legend and Blake Shelton.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC
John Legendwill missBlake SheltononThe Voice.While speaking withEntertainment Tonightfor a recent interview, the R&B singer, 43, saidhe is going to miss working with Shelton, 46, as a friend and fellow coach on the singing competition series.“He’s been doing the show for 22 seasons, it’ll be 23 when he’s done, and you can’t do something forever,” Legend said.“We’re going to miss him though, he has been the heart and the anchor and the soul of the show for a long time, and he’s a friend of mine and I really enjoy working with him,” he added. “We’re all going to miss him.“John Legend/InstagramAccording to Legend, he and Shelton will not spend the country crooner’s final season together, as he explained toETthat he plans on taking season 23 off next year.“My family’s growing, I have a new album out, I’m going to do a little bit of touring, so it’s probably better that I take a break,” he said of his upcoming schedule.“I’ll be back onThe Voice, just not this coming season,” Legend added.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Shelton announced his departure fromThe Voiceon InstagramTuesday, sharing a personal message about his decision.“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away fromThe Voiceafter season 23,” Shelton wrote. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.“He then shouted out the producers, writers, musicians, crew and catering staff who contribute to makingThe Voice, joking “It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week.“Carson Daly, Camila Cabello, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.Tyler Golden/NBC/GettyShelton also said he has made “lifelong bonds” with “every single one” of his fellow coaches —including the one he married,Gwen Stefani.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The “God’s Country” singer began coaching season one alongside Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green. Various stars have filled the coach’s red chairs since, including Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Usher,Nick Jonas,Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams and Jennifer Hudson.Sheltonhas won the show eight times, and is the only original coach still on the series, appearing inevery single season.Aside from Shelton’s exit,The Voicealso announced who would be coaching beside him for season 23.Kelly Clarksonwill mark her return after leaving season 21, whileChance the Rapperand Niall Horan will make their debut as coaches on the series.A premiere date for season 23 is yet to be announced, but viewers can tune into season 22 ofThe Voiceon NBC Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. with Legend, Shelton, Stefani and first-time coachCamila Cabello.
John Legendwill missBlake SheltononThe Voice.
While speaking withEntertainment Tonightfor a recent interview, the R&B singer, 43, saidhe is going to miss working with Shelton, 46, as a friend and fellow coach on the singing competition series.
“He’s been doing the show for 22 seasons, it’ll be 23 when he’s done, and you can’t do something forever,” Legend said.
“We’re going to miss him though, he has been the heart and the anchor and the soul of the show for a long time, and he’s a friend of mine and I really enjoy working with him,” he added. “We’re all going to miss him.”
John Legend/Instagram
According to Legend, he and Shelton will not spend the country crooner’s final season together, as he explained toETthat he plans on taking season 23 off next year.
“My family’s growing, I have a new album out, I’m going to do a little bit of touring, so it’s probably better that I take a break,” he said of his upcoming schedule.
“I’ll be back onThe Voice, just not this coming season,” Legend added.
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Shelton announced his departure fromThe Voiceon InstagramTuesday, sharing a personal message about his decision.
“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away fromThe Voiceafter season 23,” Shelton wrote. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.”
He then shouted out the producers, writers, musicians, crew and catering staff who contribute to makingThe Voice, joking “It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week.”
Carson Daly, Camila Cabello, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.Tyler Golden/NBC/Getty
Shelton also said he has made “lifelong bonds” with “every single one” of his fellow coaches —including the one he married,Gwen Stefani.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The “God’s Country” singer began coaching season one alongside Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green. Various stars have filled the coach’s red chairs since, including Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Usher,Nick Jonas,Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams and Jennifer Hudson.
Sheltonhas won the show eight times, and is the only original coach still on the series, appearing inevery single season.
Aside from Shelton’s exit,The Voicealso announced who would be coaching beside him for season 23.Kelly Clarksonwill mark her return after leaving season 21, whileChance the Rapperand Niall Horan will make their debut as coaches on the series.
A premiere date for season 23 is yet to be announced, but viewers can tune into season 22 ofThe Voiceon NBC Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. with Legend, Shelton, Stefani and first-time coachCamila Cabello.
source: people.com
