John Legend Calls Blake Shelton The ‘Soul’ Of ‘The Voice’ After Exit Announcement (Unique)

John Legend is opening up about Blake Shelton‘s exit from “The Voice”. ET’s Cassie DiLaura spoke to the “Surprise Lady” singer at Ralph Lauren’s 2023 Spring-Summer time style present on the Huntington Library in San Marino, California the place he shared what he thought concerning the “coronary heart” and “soul” of the present leaving after 23 seasons.

“Nicely, , he’s been doing the present for 22 seasons, it’ll be 23 when he’s achieved, and you’ll’t do one thing ceaselessly,” Legend mentioned. “We’re gonna miss him although. He’s been the center and soul and anchor of the present for a very long time, and he’s a pal of mine, and I actually get pleasure from working with him.”

“We’re all gonna miss him,” he added.

Legend is stepping again from the present’s upcoming season, as he takes a break to give attention to his rising household and his new album.

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“My household’s rising, I’ve a brand new album out, I’m gonna perform a little little bit of touring, and so it’s in all probability higher that I take a break,” Legend defined. “We took a break final season as a result of we had one other present in our slot that the community tried — and I assumed that was gonna occur this season, however it ended up that they wished us again…however I’ll be again on ‘The Voice’, simply not this coming season.”

NBC introduced on Tuesday that the upcoming season, set to debut in 2023, might be OG coach Shelton’s ultimate go-round within the notorious spinning chairs.

“I’ve been wrestling with this for some time and I’ve determined that it’s time for me to step away from ‘The Voice’ after season 23,” Shelton mentioned in a press release. “This present has modified my life in each means for the higher and it’ll at all times really feel like residence to me.  It’s been a hell of a journey over these 12 years of chair turns and I need to thank everybody at ‘The Voice’ from NBC, each producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering individuals, you’re the finest.”

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“It takes loads of work, ardour, and grownup drinks (Ha!) to drag off a reside present twice every week.  I’ve made lifelong bonds with Carson and each single one my fellow coaches over time, together with my spouse, Gwen Stefani!  I’ve to provide an enormous shoutout to the singers – the ‘Voices’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their expertise and a particular because of those that selected me to be their coach.  Lastly, it’s about y’all, the followers, who watch and assist these artists, us coaches and everybody at ‘The Voice’ chasing their desires. It wouldn’t occur with out you!”

As for what he’ll be engaged on subsequent, a supply tells ET, “Blake will proceed to give attention to ‘The Voice’ by the brand new season and likewise his new present, ‘Barmageddon’, music, his 2023 tour and — in fact — his household and life on his farm. He’s simply specializing in different initiatives each personally and professionally.”

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Legend shared his effectively needs for Shelton on the time tweeting, “You can be missed, brother! What an unimaginable run!,” to which Shelton replied, “It’s been an absolute blast my pal.”

Season 23 will see Shelton with a returning favorite and two recent faces on the coaches’ panel, as Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Likelihood the Rapper might be becoming a member of the subsequent season of the singing competitors.

“The Voice” season 22 at present airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. PT/ET on NBC. Discover out extra about Shelton’s determination to go away within the video under!

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