Blake Shelton, the beloved country music star, has left the popular singing competition reality show, “The Voice”, after being a coach on the show for 20 seasons. During this time, Shelton became known for his friendly rivalry with co-coach Adam Levine and his success on the show, having coached nine winners over the years.
Shelton’s final episode was emotional, and many former contestants who had been coached by the star returned to perform a song titled “Good Riddance” in his honor. Past coaches including Miley Cyrus, Usher, Pharrell Williams, and John Legend sent video messages congratulating Shelton on his tenure. Singer George Strait also appeared in a video message to wish the departing coach the best of luck and to invite him on tour soon.
The show has not yet indicated who will replace Shelton as a coach, leaving fans to speculate on which country music stars may be tapped for the role.
During the final episode of Season 23, Gina Miles from Team Niall was crowned the winner of “The Voice”, marking Niall Horan’s first victory as a coach on the show. Miles beat out five other finalists, with Holly Forbes West coming in second and D.Smooth, Sorelle and NOIVAS taking the remaining places. The final was poignant as it marked Blake Shelton’s last appearance on the show after a 12-year run as a coach. Several friends returned to bid him farewell, including former coaches Adam Levine and CeeLo Green.
It was announced that country music star Reba McEntire will replace Shelton on the coaching panel for season 24, alongside returning coaches John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan.
“The Voice” is a highly popular singing competition, where the winner receives a $100,000 prize and a record deal with Universal Music Group, as well as a free vacation to Universal Studios Theme Park in Florida or California. Viewers can watch missed episodes on-demand on Fubo TV or DIRECTV Stream, and the finale will also be available to stream on Peacock the following day.
Carson Daly will continue as host, but the Mega Mentor has not yet been announced. Fans eagerly await Season 24, which is set to air in the fall of 2024, with the new coaching panel consisting of Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, and Reba McEntire.
“The Voice” Season 23 concluded on May 23, 2022, and with Gina Miles’ big win, she joins “The Voice” winners list, which includes Alisan Porter, Chris Blue, Maelyn Jarmon, Jake Hoot, and Cam Anthony.
In conclusion, “The Voice” Season 23 was a fitting farewell to Blake Shelton, with many emotional performances and heartfelt goodbyes. Fans cannot wait to see what the future holds for this beloved singing competition, with new coaches and contestants set to take the stage in the coming years.
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