Why Is Blake Shelton Leaving 'The Voice'? Find Out!

Blake Shelton might be leaving behind, but the connections he made there carry on.The country singer announced on Thursday that he's teaming up with former producer and four-time Emmy Award-winning showrunner Lee Metzger to launch Lucky Horseshoe Productions.The pair has already collaborated on, an unscripted USA series where Shelton — along with Nikki Garcia and  host Carson Daly  -- opens up his famous Ole Red bar in Nashville to play fun drinking games with his famous friends. Now, they'll begin a new chapter of projects following Shelton's departure from after 23 seasons. «I'm excited to partner with my longtime friend and creative rainmaker Lee Metzger,» said Shelton in a press release about the new partnership.

Blake Shelton had quite a night! After wrapping his final episode of NBC's on Tuesday, the longtime coach was feted with an epic after-party and a big surprise. An eyewitness tells ET that Gwen Stefani surprised her husband by making an appearance and giving him a kiss at the show's season 23 wrap party. The «Sweet Escape» singer wasn't able to attend the live taping due to a prior commitment out of town, but arrived just in time to share some of the celebratory night with Shelton. The couple socialized with friends and crew members before Stefani led Shelton to the dance floor around midnight.

E! News”: “I’m glad that Adam is singing and not speaking.”“Because every time he speaks, he says really stupid stuff,” he added.“When he was a coach on the show, I’ll still say he was hands down the worst coach of anything that I’ve ever seen in my life,” the “Austin” crooner quipped.As for whether or not he’s sad to leave, Shelton noted that the ending is “kind of a blur to me.”“On the way over here today, I was just thinking about this whole chapter of my life,” he sighed. Shelton’s last broadcast was on May 23, and Gina Miles was crowned the winner of “The Voice.”Host Carson Daly gave Shelton a sweet tribute during the night, saying onstage that there was “not a dry eye in the house.”After Levine — who exited the show in 2019 — sang “Middle Ground,” Shelton raced up to the stage and gave his old pal a big hug.

“The Voice” has crowned its season 23 winner!

Blake Shelton had quite a night! After wrapping his final episode of NBC's on Tuesday, the longtime coach was feted with an epic after-party and a big surprise. An eyewitness tells ET that Gwen Stefani surprised her husband by making an appearance and giving him a kiss at the show's season 23 wrap party. The «Sweet Escape» singer wasn't able to attend the live taping due to a prior out of town commitment, but arrived just in time to share some of the celebratory night with him. The couple socialized with friends and crew members before Stefani led Shelton to the dance floor around midnight.

has crowned its season 23 winner!Following an emotional final results show — and plenty of fanfare over Blake Shelton's final season — the NBC singing competition announced its newest champion: Team Niall's Gina Miles!Host Carson Daly shared that Gina won the title in the smallest margin of victory in Voice history — beating out Team Blake's Grace West and denying the Cowboy a record-extending tenth victory.ET spoke with Blake ahead of last week's live semifinal show, where he opened up about making the decision to leave the competition after 23 seasons and a record-setting nine wins.«I'm excited. I'm in a good place about this, you know? I don't have any regrets about it,» he shared.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the winner of The Voice Season 23.

Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to -- but he's going out on a high note!Following the Top 5 live performances on Monday, Tuesday's finale results show featured each of the coaches taking the stage with their remaining team members for a special performance ahead of the announcement of the season 23 winner.This meant double duty for Blake, as the only coach with two singers left: classic country crooner Grace West and genre-bending show-stopper NOIVAS.Blake first performed with NOIVAS, as the two put a little twang on Michael Bublé's hit «Home,» sharing an emotional hug after their performance.Later, Blake joined Grace on stage for one of his own songs, «Lonely Tonight» that had Blake's fellow coaches on their feet for his final performance on stage.ET spoke with Blake ahead of last week's live semifinal show, where he opened up about making the decision to leave the competition after 23 seasons and a record-setting nine wins.«I'm excited. I'm in a good place about this, you know? I don't have any regrets about it,» he shared.

Blake Shelton's last season on, and you know his old frenemy, Adam Levine, couldn't let him go without saying goodbye!Levine and Maroon 5 returned to the stage to perform their new single, «Middle Ground,» but of course, the frontman couldn't help but get a dig in when he spoke with host Carson Daly ahead of the big show.Asked if he had any advice for Blake as he departed the show, Levine quipped, «I don’t think he needs my advice.»«He's retiring, he's being put out to pasture,» Levine laughed. He’s gonna go knit sweaters.«Levine later took the mic to welcome „my dumbest friend“ to the stage celebrating his last show, „Thank god!“»Don't screw it up, you idiot!" he continued.

Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to -- and the show had some surprises up their sleeve to send him off on Tuesday's live finale!Original coach CeeLo Green kicked things off with a medley of '80s hits, featuring cameos from former winners and Team Blake members, including Cam Anthony, Wendy Moten, bodie, Chloe KohanskiThe season 23 coaches were also on hand of course, as Blake, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper prepared to take the stage to perform with their Top 5 artists: Gina Miles, NOIVAS, D. Smooth, Sorelle and Grace WestET spoke with Blake ahead of last week's live semifinal show, where he opened up about making the decision to leave the competition after 23 seasons and a record-setting nine wins.«I'm excited.

Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to after 23 seasons, 12 years and nine wins, and his wife, Gwen Stefani, couldn't be more proud!Gwen couldn't be at the season 23 live finale on Tuesday, but she shared an emotional message for her husband in a pre-taped package.«Who would have thought that this Orange County girl and this country guy from Oklahoma would find each other on the set of » Gwen marveled, sharing how meeting and falling in love with Blake changed her life.«When I first came on the show, our lives were having this parallel destruction happening,» she added, referring to their separate divorces, «and then next thing you know, Blake and I start becoming besties, and falling in love.»Gwen even teared up, as she shared what it means to her «to find my soulmate, it's hard for me to even talk about it without getting super emotional.» And she couldn't help but share a proud message, noting, " is gonna go on, but Blake's legacy will be there forever.«Gwen's message left Blake grinning ear to ear and he shared with host Carson Daly that he and Gwen were just as surprised by their love story as everyone else.»At least once a week, we stop and go, 'Can you believe that happened?'" he said with a laugh.

Blake Shelton is looking back on his 23 seasons as a coach on Shelton took to Instagram Tuesday ahead of his final episode to reflect on his time on the show, from being one of the original coaches when the singing competition series first premiered in 2011, to taking home nine — hopefully 10 after tonight — wins, and coaching alongside his wife, Gwen Stefani.«Can't believe it's been 23 seasons of @nbcthevoice… and especially can't believe today is my final episode. It's bittersweet.

Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to after 23 seasons, 12 years, and a record-setting nine wins — but the show must go on!NBC announced plans for the upcoming 24th season of the singing competition last week, making it official that Reba McEntire will be taking over Blake's coveted spinning chair on the coaches' panel.Reba will be joined by returning coaches Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Niall Horan for the upcoming season, set to premiere this fall. fans don't yet have full details about the format of season 24 — we'll have to wait and see if season 23's brand-new Playoff Pass continues to be part of the competition.

Blake Shelton is ready to kick back and enjoy some time off!ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with the country star backstage on night one of season 23 finale on Monday, where he opened up about his plans to relax with his wife, Gwen Stefani, her three sons and the rest of his family after saying goodbye to the singing competition.«I want to finally have the opportunity to say yes to more stuff in my personal life,» he shared, «and not say, 'Let me check,' or just flat-out no.»Thankfully, Blake has family close by as he prepares for his send-off from Gwen and her boys — Kingston, 16, Zuma, 14, and Apollo, 9 — were on hand to celebrate Blake receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this month, though the country singer joked that he's more than ready to stop celebrating himself.«I've had enough parties thrown for me in the last few weeks,» he shared. "[Gwen] goes, 'We're just celebrating you, you're good right?' Yeah, I'm good.

Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to The Cowboy is stepping away from the iconic spinning coaches' chairs following the season 23 finale of the NBC singing competition this week, and leaving behind quite a legacy, as the winningest coach in the history of the show — and the only one who's been with since its first season, back in 2011.So why leave now? There's certainly nothing but love between Blake and the show as he told ET earlier this year.«I mean, my god, it’s been 23 seasons, 12 years,» he reflected. «My friends, I've seen their kids literally grow up… It’s unbelievable, all the life that’s happened. I met my wife on there, you know, everything good that could come from something like that, I've maxed it out.»Blake's wife, Gwen Stefani, will actually be returning to for season 24, as new coach Reba McEntire takes over Blake's old chair.

Blake Shelton has had quite the run over the course of his 12 years and 23 seasons on !The only coach who has been a part of every season of the NBC singing competition, The Cowboy is finally hanging it up after this week's season 23 finale — and he's leaving some big boots to fill.From winning a record nine titles on the show, to working with some of the biggest names in music, to meeting his future wife, Gwen Stefani, it seems there's nothing Blake hasn't done throughout his time on So, in celebration of his final season, we're taking a comprehensive look back at all the winning singers, fellow coaches and mega-star music mentors that Blake has worked with over the years.- season 2Jermaine Paul got two chairs to turn with his Blind Audition performance of Avril Lavigne's «Complicated.» After choosing Blake over CeeLo Green, Paul was saved twice — once by his coach and once by the public vote — to make it to the final 4, where his performances of «I Believe I Can Fly» and Dave Barnes' «God Gave Me You» gave him the edge to win the season 2 title.- season 3Cassadee Pope got her musical start with the pop-punk band Hey Monday, but her solo breakthrough came on season 3, where she wowed the coaches, scoring a four-chair turn for her cover of Natalie Imbruglia's «Torn.» After a series of saves by her coaches and the public vote, Cassadee made it to the Top 3, where her performances of Miranda Lambert's «Over You» and Faith Hill's «Cry» sealed her big win. — season 4Danielle Bradbery got three chairs to turn for her Blind Audition performance of Taylor Swift's «Mean» in season 4, but she went with the reigning champ and joined Team Blake.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are looking very loved up while attending her son’s football game on Saturday (May 20) in Los Angeles.

is preparing to say goodbye to Blake Shelton with a star-studded season 23 finale!NBC announced on Tuesday that a historic lineup of show-stopping performers and returning favorites will be on hand for next week's two-part finale, as the show bids farewell to Blake, who has been with the singing competition since its very first season back in 2011.Former coaches and mentors who will make an appearance to celebrate Blake's last hurrah include, of course, Gwen Stefani, as well as Camila Cabello, Jennifer Hudson, Nick Jonas, John Legend, Usher, Pharrell Williams and Dolly Parton.The season 23 coaches will also be on hand, as Blake, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper take the stage to perform with their Top 5 artists: Gina Miles, NOIVAS, D. Smooth, Sorelle and Grace West.Part one of the finale on Monday night will also include performances by Lewis Capaldi — who will take the stage with his emotional new single, «Wish You the Best» — and Alex Newell, who will make history performing «Independently Owned» from the hit Broadway musical, marking the show's first performance from a Broadway production.On Tuesday, former coaches Adam Levine and CeeLo Green will perform — Levine and Maroon 5 will take the stage with their new single, «Middle Ground,» while CeeLo's performance remains a surprise.Country star Lily Rose will also perform on Tuesday, joining Diplo for their new song, «Sad in the Summer,» while breakout artist Toosii will perform his chart-climbing hit, «Favorite Song.»ET spoke with Blake ahead of Monday's live semifinal show, where he opened up about making the decision to leave the competition after 23 seasons and a record-setting nine wins.«I'm excited.

Reba McEntire couldn't be more excited to be officially joining  as a season 24 coach!NBC announced on Monday that the country music legend will officially be stepping in for departing coach Blake Shelton for the next season of the long-running singing competition, set to premiere this fall.Reba will draw from her iconic career as she shares her expertise with hopeful up-and-comers, joining veteran coach John Legend and returning coaches Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani.The news comes after Reba served as the celebrity Mega Mentor for season 23, advising Blake Shelton and his fellow coaches -- Kelly Clarkson and newcomers Niall and Chance the Rapper  -- and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with Reba at live semifinals on Monday night, where the singer and actress shared why now was the «perfect» time for her to join the show — after turning it down when was first in development in 2011.«The first time I ever heard of I saw the tape from Holland's [version of the show],» she recalled. «They asked me to do it, and I turned it down.»«But I think timing is everything,» Reba added.

Niall Horan is excited to develop a relationship with the second member of the Shelton/Stefani household. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to coach about saying goodbye to co-star Blake Shelton this season and welcoming the country singer's wife, Gwen Stefani, into the fold next season.«I've just had a great laugh with him like from day one. Just the minute I met him I was just like, 'Yep, he's my guy.