Kelly Clarkson.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/GettyThe Voicehas some new faces for season 22.WhileBlake Sheltonand John Legend are set to return to their red chairs this season,Kelly Clarksonwill not be back, marking the first time she hasn’t appeared as a coach since season 14.In her place,Gwen Stefaniis set to make her return as a coach alongside Grammy-nominated singerCamila Cabello, whojoins the cast as a first-time coach.While there are sure to be many sweet moments betweenmarried couple Stefani and Shelton, fans are certainly going to missClarkson’s fun rapport with Sheltonand Legend.So why exactly did Clarkson decide to leave the show? The answer is pretty simple: she wanted to spend more time with her family.AsThe Voicefilmed its upcoming season over the summer,Clarkson told Hoda Kobt and Carson Dalyon theTodayshow in August that she thought it was necessary to take a break asTheKelly ClarksonShowwas also on a short hiatus.“It’s maybe common for a lot of working people. You don’t get summers off, generally, unless you’re in high school. But I hadn’t had a minute, and it’s obviously been a rough couple of years,” she said, appearing to referenc herrecent divorce from Brandon Blackstock. “So, it was really important to me to shut down for a minute.““The kids were with me and with their dad, and it was nice because they usually have to travel a lot because of our separation,” Clarkson added about spending quality time with her children over the summer. “We were both in Montana, so it felt like kind of the first time my kids felt more centered. It was nice.“Voice coaches Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend.Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesClarkson also toldEntertainment Tonightthather costars were super supportive of her decisionto take a step back from the show: “I texted the other coaches and the executive producer and everyone and I was like, ‘I’m really sorry, you know, I gotta take a minute.’ And everybody understood it. They’ve been on this ride with me behind the scenes and they get it. Some have gone through similar situations.““It was really important, I think, to show my kids that, yes, Mommy loves work and I love to do what I do, but family is first,” she added. “So, when we need a moment to step back and we need to be together, that’s when you take the time when it is necessary. We need to take those moments. And that’s what it was for me. But it’s bittersweet for me, because I love doing it. It’s so fun.“While Clarkson hasn’t revealed whether or not she’ll return for another season, she certainly isn’t the first longtime coach to exit the series.Adam Levine was one of the original coaches until his exit in season 16. Since then, Shelton, whohas won the show eight times, has remained the only original coach on the series, appearing inevery single season.Many other A-list names have taken a seat in the coaching chair, includingAriana Grande, Pharrell Williams,Nick Jonasand Jennifer Hudson.New episodes ofThe Voiceair on Mondays on NBC.
Kelly Clarkson.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/Getty
The Voicehas some new faces for season 22.WhileBlake Sheltonand John Legend are set to return to their red chairs this season,Kelly Clarksonwill not be back, marking the first time she hasn’t appeared as a coach since season 14.In her place,Gwen Stefaniis set to make her return as a coach alongside Grammy-nominated singerCamila Cabello, whojoins the cast as a first-time coach.While there are sure to be many sweet moments betweenmarried couple Stefani and Shelton, fans are certainly going to missClarkson’s fun rapport with Sheltonand Legend.So why exactly did Clarkson decide to leave the show? The answer is pretty simple: she wanted to spend more time with her family.AsThe Voicefilmed its upcoming season over the summer,Clarkson told Hoda Kobt and Carson Dalyon theTodayshow in August that she thought it was necessary to take a break asTheKelly ClarksonShowwas also on a short hiatus.“It’s maybe common for a lot of working people. You don’t get summers off, generally, unless you’re in high school. But I hadn’t had a minute, and it’s obviously been a rough couple of years,” she said, appearing to referenc herrecent divorce from Brandon Blackstock. “So, it was really important to me to shut down for a minute.““The kids were with me and with their dad, and it was nice because they usually have to travel a lot because of our separation,” Clarkson added about spending quality time with her children over the summer. “We were both in Montana, so it felt like kind of the first time my kids felt more centered. It was nice.“Voice coaches Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend.Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesClarkson also toldEntertainment Tonightthather costars were super supportive of her decisionto take a step back from the show: “I texted the other coaches and the executive producer and everyone and I was like, ‘I’m really sorry, you know, I gotta take a minute.’ And everybody understood it. They’ve been on this ride with me behind the scenes and they get it. Some have gone through similar situations.““It was really important, I think, to show my kids that, yes, Mommy loves work and I love to do what I do, but family is first,” she added. “So, when we need a moment to step back and we need to be together, that’s when you take the time when it is necessary. We need to take those moments. And that’s what it was for me. But it’s bittersweet for me, because I love doing it. It’s so fun.“While Clarkson hasn’t revealed whether or not she’ll return for another season, she certainly isn’t the first longtime coach to exit the series.Adam Levine was one of the original coaches until his exit in season 16. Since then, Shelton, whohas won the show eight times, has remained the only original coach on the series, appearing inevery single season.Many other A-list names have taken a seat in the coaching chair, includingAriana Grande, Pharrell Williams,Nick Jonasand Jennifer Hudson.New episodes ofThe Voiceair on Mondays on NBC.
The Voicehas some new faces for season 22.
WhileBlake Sheltonand John Legend are set to return to their red chairs this season,Kelly Clarksonwill not be back, marking the first time she hasn’t appeared as a coach since season 14.
In her place,Gwen Stefaniis set to make her return as a coach alongside Grammy-nominated singerCamila Cabello, whojoins the cast as a first-time coach.
While there are sure to be many sweet moments betweenmarried couple Stefani and Shelton, fans are certainly going to missClarkson’s fun rapport with Sheltonand Legend.
So why exactly did Clarkson decide to leave the show? The answer is pretty simple: she wanted to spend more time with her family.
AsThe Voicefilmed its upcoming season over the summer,Clarkson told Hoda Kobt and Carson Dalyon theTodayshow in August that she thought it was necessary to take a break asTheKelly ClarksonShowwas also on a short hiatus.
“It’s maybe common for a lot of working people. You don’t get summers off, generally, unless you’re in high school. But I hadn’t had a minute, and it’s obviously been a rough couple of years,” she said, appearing to referenc herrecent divorce from Brandon Blackstock. “So, it was really important to me to shut down for a minute.”
“The kids were with me and with their dad, and it was nice because they usually have to travel a lot because of our separation,” Clarkson added about spending quality time with her children over the summer. “We were both in Montana, so it felt like kind of the first time my kids felt more centered. It was nice.”
Voice coaches Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend.Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Clarkson also toldEntertainment Tonightthather costars were super supportive of her decisionto take a step back from the show: “I texted the other coaches and the executive producer and everyone and I was like, ‘I’m really sorry, you know, I gotta take a minute.’ And everybody understood it. They’ve been on this ride with me behind the scenes and they get it. Some have gone through similar situations.”
“It was really important, I think, to show my kids that, yes, Mommy loves work and I love to do what I do, but family is first,” she added. “So, when we need a moment to step back and we need to be together, that’s when you take the time when it is necessary. We need to take those moments. And that’s what it was for me. But it’s bittersweet for me, because I love doing it. It’s so fun.”
While Clarkson hasn’t revealed whether or not she’ll return for another season, she certainly isn’t the first longtime coach to exit the series.
Adam Levine was one of the original coaches until his exit in season 16. Since then, Shelton, whohas won the show eight times, has remained the only original coach on the series, appearing inevery single season.
Many other A-list names have taken a seat in the coaching chair, includingAriana Grande, Pharrell Williams,Nick Jonasand Jennifer Hudson.
New episodes ofThe Voiceair on Mondays on NBC.
source: people.com
