Adam Levine is speaking out aboutBlake Shelton’s departure fromThe Voice.The musicians were part of the NBC reality singing competition’s original coaching panel, alongsideChristina AguileraandCeeLo Green, untilLevine’s exit after season 16.After Levine’s 2019 departure from the show, various stars have appeared as coaches, includingMiley Cyrus,Shakira,Usher,Nick Jonas, and more, leaving Shelton, 46, as the only original star on the panel.After Sheltonannounced his own departurefrom the series in October, making thecurrent seasonhis last, Levine, 43, spoke out for the first time since the announcement outside of Sunday’s 2023Vanity FairOscarParty,tellingEntertainment Tonight, “It’s about time!“NBC.Since theshow debuted in 2011, Shelton has appeared for 23 consecutive seasons and scored nine wins in total.His longevity on the hit NBC show is something he touched on while announcing his departure through a lengthy Instagram post.Blake Shelton.Trae Patton/NBC"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,” penned Shelton in a statement shared in October. “This show has changed my lifein every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.“He continued, “It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone atThe Voicefrom 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.“RELATED VIDEO:Blake SheltonMisses Adam Levine onThe VoicebutGwen StefaniHelps Make It ‘Fun’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.“I’ve made lifelong bonds withCarson [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 concluded: “Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches and everyone atThe Voicechasing their dreams. It wouldn’t happen without you!“New episodes ofThe Voiceair on Mondays on NBC at 8 p.m. EST.
Adam Levine is speaking out aboutBlake Shelton’s departure fromThe Voice.
The musicians were part of the NBC reality singing competition’s original coaching panel, alongsideChristina AguileraandCeeLo Green, untilLevine’s exit after season 16.
After Levine’s 2019 departure from the show, various stars have appeared as coaches, includingMiley Cyrus,Shakira,Usher,Nick Jonas, and more, leaving Shelton, 46, as the only original star on the panel.
After Sheltonannounced his own departurefrom the series in October, making thecurrent seasonhis last, Levine, 43, spoke out for the first time since the announcement outside of Sunday’s 2023Vanity FairOscarParty,tellingEntertainment Tonight, “It’s about time!”
NBC.
Since theshow debuted in 2011, Shelton has appeared for 23 consecutive seasons and scored nine wins in total.
His longevity on the hit NBC show is something he touched on while announcing his departure through a lengthy Instagram post.
Blake Shelton.Trae Patton/NBC
“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,” penned Shelton in a statement shared in October. “This show has changed my lifein every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.”
He continued, “It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone atThe Voicefrom 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.”
RELATED VIDEO:Blake SheltonMisses Adam Levine onThe VoicebutGwen StefaniHelps Make It ‘Fun’
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.
“I’ve made lifelong bonds withCarson [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 concluded: “Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches and everyone atThe Voicechasing their dreams. It wouldn’t happen without you!”
New episodes ofThe Voiceair on Mondays on NBC at 8 p.m. EST.
source: people.com
