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Chance the Rapper says ‘motherly’ Reba McEntire keeps the judges ‘in control’ on ‘The Voice’

The country icon returns for her second season as a coach on the upcoming 25th season of the hit NBC singing competition, and fellow coach Chance the Rapper is sharing how he’s in awe of appearing alongside of her.

“It’s so crazy being on the show with Reba. She’s literally country royalty,” he said Feb. 26 on TODAY.

“We have cool little banter. It feels like she’s got a very motherly vibe,” he continued. “She’s keeping the show in order because you know me and John (Legend) be arguing. So, she’s just there to keep us in control.”

The Voice – Season 25 (Art Streiber / NBC)
“The Voice” has made a name for itself by bringing in some of the biggest names in music to coach and mentor aspiring singers. From Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson, to Nick Jonas and Gwen Stefani, the show, which premiered in 2011, has pulled out all the stops with top-notch talent.

This year proves to be no exception, with four coaching teams vying to win. The new season premieres Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. ET.

Here are the coaches for Season 25 of “The Voice”:

Reba McEntire

The Voice – Season 25 (Art Streiber / NBC)
The queen of country joined “The Voice” as a coach for the first time last season and quickly took to it.

“I came back for a second season because I love the show. I love the people. Everybody on ‘The Voice’ has been so much fun to work with,” she said in a clip shared by the show in February.

It’s not just country artists who take a liking to her, either.

“People grew up just loving her personality and who she is. And, so, she has an edge with just about everybody that comes up her on our stage. So she’s always going to be a threat,” fellow coach John Legend said in the same video.

Having been on the show before, McEntire knows exactly what she’s looking for this time.

“My team this year, I’m looking for diversity. I’m looking for, of course, talent, range. That way, when we get to the Battle Rounds, we have a difference in style to pair them together and give the best show possible.”

And when it comes to choosing who’s on her team, McEntire tells TODAY.com during a recent interview that she’s making a concerted effort to be a little more intentional with the button, admitting that she gets “buzzer happy.”

“The producers came over and said, ‘You better kind of slow down a little bit, because we still got a lot of great vocalists back there.’ And they’re so good,” McEntire says of the auditions during Season 24, adding that she knew certain singers she wanted would likely choose John Legend, Niall Horan or Gwen Stefani as their coach.

“But man, I tried. I really did try to get them,” she continued. “And I was really happy with the three that I wound up with … and I’m really looking forward to this next season to see how it lines up.”

Dan + Shay

The Voice – Season 25 (Art Streiber / NBC)
The country duo and three-time Grammy winners break new ground on “The Voice,” by becoming the first pair to serve as coaches. They are also the lone coaches who are new to the show this season.

“Honestly, I think it puts us at a little bit of a disadvantage,” Dan Smyers told Hoda Kotb Feb. 22 on TODAY when discussing how they will handle being in a double chair.

The duo is also keenly aware of how tough it may be to take down McEntire.

“We’re pulling out all the stops,” Shay Mooney said on TODAY. “I’m trying to dig up just something on Reba to pull out … but there’s nothing on her.”

John Legend

The Voice – Season 25 (Art Streiber / NBC)
Legend is, well, a legend on “The Voice,” having served as a coach from Season 16 through 22 before returning last season. He’s the only coach in Season 25 who has won the show, having done so in his first year.

“I have a feeling this is going to be a special season for Team Legend,” he said in a February clip shared on the show’s YouTube page.

Reba knows he provides some stiff competition, too.

“He’s the one we look to. You know, if John turns, oh my gosh, let’s all turn, ‘cause John knows what he’s talking about here,” she said.

Chance the Rapper

The Voice – Season 25 (Art Streiber / NBC)
The three-time Grammy winner made his debut as a coach on “The Voice” in Season 23.

Chance said there’s a certain magic that comes with the show.

“That’s what I love about the show. It’s very much a show about, rather than judging these young artists, it’s about coaching them up,” he said Feb. 26 on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.

“And you get these really cool intimate mentor-mentee moments with people that are that trying to break into the industry, where you get to just build them up and show them what it is.”

This article was originally published on TODAY.com

Blake Shelton teases future return to The Voice – but jokes he knows how Pat Sajak ‘feels’ after 23 seasons on NBC show

BLAKE Shelton has revealed he may return to The Voice while unexpectedly comparing himself to Pat Sajak for the reason he took a breather.

In 2023, the country star abruptly left the singing competition, and fans have held out hope ever since that he’ll return.

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Blake said he doesn’t ‘ever plan’ on coming back to The Voice but admitted ‘Who knows?’Credit: Getty

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He said he needed a break after 23 back-to-back seasons, ‘I know what you feel like, Pat Sajak!’Credit: TikTok/extra_tv

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‘That’s how I was starting to feel,’ he added – comparing himself to the retiring Wheel of Fortune hostCredit: Wheel of Fortune
Blake, 47, was a mainstay on The Voice since its first season in 2011.

He coached promising artists on Team Blake for 23 seasons or 12 consecutive years.

Blake still holds the record for most wins by a coach, having won nine different seasons.

His wife, Gwen Stefani, 54, exited as a coach soon after in 2024 before its now-airing 25th season.

‘WHO KNOWS?’

Blake told Extra TV in a video interview on Sunday that he’s not planning an official return but he didn’t rule anything out.

“I don’t ever plan on working at The Voice again,” he said.

He added, “Who knows? That’s me sitting here as I say that right now.”

“I can’t say I wouldn’t come by for a surprise appearance.”

“That show is the greatest and most important thing I’ve ever been a part of in my career. It changed my life.”

“When I left, I feel like I really left; we all love each other,” he continued – implying there are no hard feelings.

‘HOW I WAS STARTING TO FEEL’

Blake explained that he left because of the burden that nonstop filming took on him.

He compared his tiresome tenure to Wheel of Fortune’s host Pat, 77.

Pat is leaving his iconic game show behind this spring after an astounding 41 straight years.

“I’ve done it for 23 seasons without missing a single season, you know?” Blake said.

“I know what you feel like, Pat Sajak!” he exclaimed.

“Because that’s kind of how I was starting to feel.”

“If you’re on back-to-back seasons, there’s really no time for any other thing, you know?

“If you didn’t want to have a family and a life that much you could do it, but something has to give. It was time for The Voice to be thing that gives.”

Pat announced in 2023 that he’d be retiring from Wheel at the end of the now-airing Season 41, he’s missed only one episode due to a scary intestine surgery in 2019

Pat’s last episode will air on June 7, 2024, and he has already wrapped up filming as of April 5, 2024.

Pat will be replaced by Ryan Seacrest, who will co-host with Vanna White, 66, starting this fall.

Blake Shelton admits he ‘doesn’t miss’ The Voice ‘at all’ – but reveals show change that could tempt him to return

BLAKE WOULD RETURN IF…

Meanwhile, in an interview on Thursday, Blake said there was one condition in which he would definitely return to the big red chair.

He told Entertainment Tonight, “If they were ever able to put together the original four coaches again, maybe [I’d return] for one season, a one-off.”

“That would be fun for me… That would be something I would be interested in doing.”

When the show kicked off, The Voice coaches included Blake, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and Cee-Lo Green.

After announcing his exit in 2023, Black admitted that he’d been wanting to leave for a while.

“The second I started feeling like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I don’t even remember what season this is anymore. Who are the coaches on this season?’ [I knew that] I needed [to get] away from here,” he said, leaving the show when Gwen was still a coach.

“I think I was close to calling it a day right when COVID hit. And then because of COVID, I didn’t want to walk away from the show, and leave everybody in a bind,” he also admitted on Today.

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine left the show after 16 seasons, while Aguilera and Green’s tenures were shorter.

MEETING GWEN

Although things seemingly got tough for Blake toward his exit, he found love along the way.

The Voice connected him with his now wife, Gwen, 54.

He met her when she joined the series as a coach in Season 7.

They began dating in 2015, while they were both going through divorces, were engaged in 2020, and wed in 2021.

“The first season she was on The Voice we met [but] we really didn’t talk that much,” he recalled to Entertainment Tonight.

He continued, “If you would’ve told me the first season that we met that’s what was gonna happen, I would’ve been like, ‘No, we actually don’t even have anything to even talk about.

What are you talking about?’ It’s crazy how things work out.”

The 25th season of The Voice is currently airing, with coaches Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay.

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Blake said he’d 100 percent return ‘If they were ever able to put together the original four coaches again’Credit: Getty

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The singing competition show unexpectedly brought him his second wife in Gwen after Miranda LambertCredit: tiktok/gwenstefani

COACHES Dan + Shay and John Legend have made their decisions on which contestants to send to the live shows – but some fans are outraged.

Dan + Shay decided to send Madison Curbelo, Karen Waldrup, and Tae Lewis to the live shows.

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter slamming the decision with one writing, “OLIVIA AND ANYA ??? I’M GONNA SCREAM.”

“Karen over Anya or Olivia is SICK,” wrote another distraught fan.

Tune in next Monday at 8 pm ET to see who Reba and Chance the Rapper send through to the live shows.

Follow our The Voice blog for news and updates…

29 MINUTES AGO
By Matthew Aquino
Auditioning for The Voice, part two
The Voice website also shares some tips to prepare singers for their auditions:

“Have a verse and chorus of 1 song prepared for your audition.
You will have 1:30 (one minute thirty seconds) for your audition
Use this time to 1) Introduce yourself, 2) Tell us which song you’re going to sing, and 3) Sing your song
You may sing a cappella, accompany yourself with an instrument, or sing to a track
If you are playing an instrument or singing to a track, have everything ready to go BEFORE you enter the virtual audition room.”
59 MINUTES AGO
By Matthew Aquino
Auditioning for The Voice explained
The Voice has a virtual open casting call on its website with guidelines on how to audition for the competition.

According to the website, to register for an audition, you must:

“Log in to your artist account and click/tap Virtual Open Call. (You will need to complete the agreements first)
Select a day and time for your audition and watch your countdown begin! You will receive an email confirming your VOC date & time
You will also receive an [sic] email reminder 24 hours before your audition.”
TODAY, 00:00
By Matthew Aquino
Sad news for The Voice coach
Chance the Rapper and his wife since 2018 Kirsten Corley shared the news that they are calling it quits.

The former couple posted a jointly written statement on Instagram.

“After a period of separation, the two of us have arrived at the decision to part ways. We came to this decision amicably and with gratitude for the same time we spent together,” they explained.

“God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together.

“We kindly ask for privacy and respect as we navigate this transition. Thank you,” the message closed.

TODAY, 23:30
By Matthew Aquino
Who is moving on to the live shows?
Below are the contestants moving on to the live show portion of the show where the viewers will decide who goes home.

Madison Curbelo
Karen Waldrup
Tae Lewis
Nathan Chester
Zoe Levert
Bryan Olesen
TODAY, 23:00
By Matthew Aquino
Who was eliminated tonight?
Below are the contestants who are headed home after the Playoff Rounds.

Anya True
Olivia Rubini
Kamalei Kawa’a
Mafe
TODAY, 22:30
By Matthew Aquino
Tune in next week!
Tune in next Monday at 8 pm ET to see who Reba and Chance the Rapper send through to the live shows.

After Reba and Chance decide who they want to advance the live shows will begin the following week.

Gwen Stefani sparks concern with ‘secret scar’ she ‘tries to cover up’ in alarming video backstage on The Voice

CONCERNED fans have pointed out that singer Gwen Stefani might have a secret scar in an alarming new video.
Gwen, 54, took to Instagram and shared backstage footage from The Voice.

Fans claimed Gwen Stefani had a scar on her bare stomachCredit: Instagram/gwenstefani

Gwen showed off her black top and ruffled sleeves in a new videoCredit: Instagram/gwenstefani

Gwen shared backstage footage from The Voice while getting dressed upCredit: Instagram/gwenstefani
In the brief clip, the former No Doubt singer donned different outfits before promoting the show at a red carpet event.
Before picking out the black top with ruffled purple sleeves, the Voice coach dressed in a steamy ensemble.
She wore a fishnet garter belt with a golden jacket and black pants.
Gwen smiled at the camera as she flaunted her flat tummy through the cutout on her black top.
THE FAN THEORIES
Fans jumped to the comments section after they claimed to have spotted something odd on her stomach.

One fan speculated: “I’m thinking you have a surgical scar on your tummy.
“You always cover it like that in most of your outfits?”
Another fan noted the supposed scar and assumed: “Gwen gave birth at 44 when her skin wasn’t very stretchy anymore.
“Anytime she moves – and she moves a LOT – skin is likely to ripple and look odd in still images.”
A third fan theorized: “Fishnets have a blurring effect.
“Iit’s why theatre performers and dancers love to wear them too.”
Gwen shares her three sons: Kingston, 17, Zuma, 15, and Apollo, nine, with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, 58.

She remarried with country singer Blake Shelton, 47, in 2021.
SEASON 24
Gwen uploaded her latest video ahead of the Season 24 finale of the talent competition show, which will air on Tuesday, December 19, on NBC.
In anticipation of the finale, viewers participated in an online thread and picked out contestants Ruby Leigh, 16; Michael Huntley, 33; and Nini Iris, 27, as the top three contenders.
Season 23 started off with the 54-year-old star returning to the Voice in Season 24 after initially departing her role in Season 20.
During the latest season, the singer reunited with the other coaches, John Legend, 44, and Niall Horan, 30.

Reba McEntire, 68, made her debut on the program and filled in the empty seat left by Gwen’s hubby.
This is not the only time fans have commented on the singer’s backstage looks.
THE RUMOR MILL
On Tuesday, the Hollaback Girl hitmaker took to her Instagram account and shared snapshots of her festive outfit.
The pop star posed against a brown background as she modeled a sparkly green dress.

The stunning dress featured a plunging neckline, tight sleeves, and shoulder pads covered in greenish sequins.
She accessorized with diamond rings, long acrylic nails, and a choker necklace.
Critics claimed the TV personality had plastic surgery as one claimed: “Everyone getting their whole face done. She didn’t need to she was beautiful and unique,”
Another critic believed: “She had work done.”

Gwen posed with husband Blake Shelton on the set of The VoiceCredit: Getty

Gwen pictured with the other coaches on The VoiceCredit: Getty

 

Reba shares her adorable moment with fan on ‘The Voice’

Country superstar Reba McEntire stops by to visit Kathie Lee and Hoda and celebrate the release of her new album “Love Somebody.” She also chats about her new grandbaby, Kelly Clarkson’s daughter River Rose.

 

Reba McEntire Delights Fans with Heartwarming Moment on ‘The Voice’

Country music legend Reba McEntire recently made a memorable appearance on the hit television show ‘The Voice,’ where she not only showcased her timeless charm but also shared an endearing moment with a lucky fan. McEntire’s presence on the show was met with excitement and anticipation, as fans eagerly awaited her insights and updates on her latest endeavors.

During her visit to ‘The Voice,’ McEntire took the opportunity to discuss her newly released album, “Love Somebody,” which has been met with widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. With her trademark charisma and infectious enthusiasm, McEntire shared anecdotes from the recording process and offered a glimpse into the inspiration behind her latest musical creations.

In addition to discussing her music, McEntire also shared heartwarming updates about her personal life, particularly her joy over becoming a grandmother once again. Proudly discussing the newest addition to her family, Kelly Clarkson’s daughter River Rose, McEntire radiated with happiness and affection as she spoke about the joys of grandparenthood.

However, it was a spontaneous moment during McEntire’s appearance that truly captured the hearts of fans. Amidst the excitement of the show, McEntire took a moment to connect with a fan, creating a touching interaction that exemplified her genuine and down-to-earth nature.

The exchange underscored McEntire’s unwavering appreciation for her fans and highlighted the special bond she shares with those who have supported her throughout her illustrious career.

As one of country music’s most beloved icons, McEntire’s appearance on ‘The Voice’ served as a reminder of her enduring influence and enduring popularity. With her captivating performances and heartfelt interactions, McEntire continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world, solidifying her status as a true legend in the music industry.

The Voice winner Kendji Girac shot in the chest

Kendji Girac is in hospital after he was ‘shot in the chest’ (Picture: Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
French singer Kendji Girac has been shot in the chest in an attack in France, it has been reported.

Girac, 27, won The Voice France back in 2014 and has worked with the likes of Mika in his career.

French publications are reporting that Girac was shot and injured last night at a travellers’ camp reception in Biscarrosse.

Law enforcement were notified of an incident shortly after 5.30am this morning, and arrived at the scene to find Girac in a ‘very serious condition’.

The singer was transported to a hospital in Bordeaux, where he was in intensive care.

BFMTV report he is now conscious.

He won The Voice in 2014 (Picture: Getty Images)
‘He was at a travellers’ camp where he was wounded by a firearm,’ said an investigation source.

‘Gendarmes were alerted at around 5.30am, and when they arrived they were confronted by around 20 people who refused to communicated any information.

‘The emergency services meanwhile evacuated a seriously wounded man who had been shot in the chest, and he was rushed to hospital.’

Confirming the victim’s identity, the source described his medical condition as ‘life threatening’.

The father-of-one rose to fame in France after winning the third series of the popular TV singing show.

He has since released five albums and performed duets with other French singing stars, such as Vianney and Florent Pagny.

Kendjii Girac was born Kendji Maillé in Périgueux, in the Dordogne, and is of Catalan gypsy origin.

He has often spoken of ‘growing up in a caravan’ and left formal education at the age of 16.

In August 2013, his uncle posted a video online of Girac covering a song called Bella.

It became a huge YouTube hit, and was his ticket to The Voice, which he won with more than 51 per cent of the national vote.

In January 2021, Girac welcomed a daughter called Eva Alba, but has never revealed the identity of the little girl’s mother.

Prosecutors have opened a criminal enquiry into the reported shooting, and on Monday police searched the camp where it happened.

Chrissy Teigen fans thank model for ‘being real’ as ’emotional and tired’ shares peek into her life with four young kids

CHRISSY Teigen has given her fans an authentic look into her personal life being a mom-of-four.

The supermodel’s fans have praised Chrissy for “being real” as she talks about feeling “tired.”

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Supermodel Chrissy Teigen has been praised by fans for ‘being real’Credit: Instagram/chrissyteigen

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She told her audiences she felt ‘tired’ and ’emotional’ in her most recent unfiltered most documenting her home lifeCredit: Instagram/chrissyteigen
Chrissy posted several videos and photos of her home life with her four children she shares with her husband John Legend: Lunda, Miles, Esti and Wren.

The content varied from water games outside, to snuggles with dogs, and meal times with family.

“I had a long emotional caption but I deleted it because I think I’m just sick and about to get my period so I’ll sleep on it,” Chrissy posted.

“I’m really tired,” she confessed, adding a crying emoji.

Fans rushed to Chrissy’s comments section to praise her authenticity.

“A very real caption that all moms can really relate to!” one fan exclaimed.

“It’s okay for moms to lie down and rest!” the same user encouraged.

“This caption is all we need,” a second fan said.

“Thanks for always keeping it real with us,” a third shared.

“Thank you for being real, momma, we all are with you in that!” another posted.

Chrissy Teigen reveals ‘boob lift scars’ as she poses in see-through dress and says she can tell fans are ‘zooming in’
“Thank you for just being real!” a final fan gushed.

‘SO REAL’

It’s not the first time Chrissy has been praised for her vulnerability on social media.

Earlier this month, the supermodel posted photos from her family vacation in Thailand.

She played with her children on a yacht and wore a black bikini.

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Chrissy shares four children with her husband John LegendCredit: Instagram/chrissyteigen
The model went makeup-free during her family vacation time and fans loved her unedited appearance.

“Thank you for posting an honest, real photo of a normal person’s body,” one fan praised.

“You look amazing!” the same fan exclaimed.

“So many of us moms are too self-conscious about our postpartum bodies and worry how they look,” another follower stated.

“But looking at you, I understand it looks beautiful!” the same user gushed.

“Absolutely gorgeous!” a third user said and continued, “And by the looks of it, unedited which we need a whole lot more of!”

“Love this natural picture!” a fourth fan commented.

“In a world full of fake and filters, I love seeing just how beautiful someone so natural as you are!” a final fan shared.

LOOKING HER BREAST

Back in March, Chrissy revealed even more of her figure when she showed off her breast scars by wearing a transparent, mesh dress.

She attended an event beside her husband John and posted photos of her outfit on social media.

“When the flash hits your boob lift scars,” she wrote in her caption with several fire emojis.

“You’re all zooming I can feel it!!!” Chrissy mentioned in the comments.

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Fans were praising her for ‘being real’ and giving them an inside look at her lifeCredit: Instagram/chrissyteigen

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The model was also praised for her unedited vacation bikini photosCredit: Instagram/ Chrissy Teigen

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Chrissy also revealed her breast scars by wearing a sheer dressCredit: Instagram/chrissyteigen

The Voice’s 5 biggest scandals including a secret on-set romance, feuds and disgraced coach’s drug charges

WHEN The Voice kicks off its 23rd season on Monday, it will look drastically different.

The NBC hit, which has survived judge feuds, fights, and felonies, continues to draw fans.

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Blake Shelton found love with Gwen Stefani on The VoiceCredit: INSTAGRAM/gwenstefani

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Adam Levine found himself at odds with BlakeCredit: Getty
The singing competition has seen a number of celebrities sit in the famed four red chairs since its premiere in 2011.

Last season’s crew included returning judges Blake Shelton, John Legend, along with newbie Camila Cabello and alum Gwen Stefani, who last coached on season 19.

And once again, this season will see another round of musical chairs, as Grammy Award-winning hip-hop star Chance the Rapper and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Niall Horan join Blake and returning former coach Kelly Clarkson.

The Voice has seen quite a number of celebrities grace the panel of coaches, including CeeLo Green, Shakira, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, as well as Nick Jonas and many others.

All those egos can often lead to fractions among friends and controversies among competitors.

Take a look back at the top five biggest scandals on The Voice.

BLAKE LOVES GWEN

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Blake and Gwen were married in 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Perhaps the show’s biggest scandal actually resulted in a happy ending.

Creating the ultimate conflict of interest, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton shocked the world after they began dating in 2015.

At the time, each of them was in a respective relationship; however, those separate relationships ended in divorce, enabling the two to date each other.

“If you had told me that that’s who I’m gonna end up with, I would have thought you were crazy,” Blake told Rolling Stone in 2016.

“But she became my closest ally,” he added.

Previously, Blake was married to country icon Miranda Lambert and Kaynette Williams.

Gwen was also in a previous marriage to Gavin Rossdale, which lasted from 2002 to 2016.

She said yes to the country legend after he proposed on October 27, 2020, while in Oklahoma.

At the time, Blake shared on social media: “Hey Gwen, thanks for saving my 2020… And the rest of my life.. I love you. I heard a YES!”

Less than a year later, on July 3, 2021, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at his Oklahoma ranch.

BLAKE HATES ADAM

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Blake and Adam went from friends to enemiesCredit: Getty
Blake is the only judge to be featured in all 23 seasons of The Voice.

However, this is Blake’s last season with the hit reality competition program.

On October 11, 2022, the country music star took to Instagram to announce his decision to leave the series.

At the time, he revealed: “I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after next season.”

He also spent years wrestling with fellow judge Adam Levine.

What started as a friendly joke of a feud between the two on-camera turned serious at some point off-camera, and the former friends became bitter enemies.

Adam wasn’t even invited to Blake and Gwen’s wedding.

Instead, the Maroon 5 frontman learned the couple had said “I do” online.

A source told Radar: “Adam had no idea when Gwen and Blake were going to get married.

“Adam wasn’t invited to the wedding and was not given the heads up despite the fact that Blake and Adam used to be as close as brothers when they were both on The Voice together.”

But other Voice members were.

Show host Carson Daly even officiated Gwen and Blake’s nuptials.

CEELO GREEN

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CeeLo Green was not welcomed back to the showCredit: Getty
Forget You singer CeeLo Green would probably like to forget his time on The Voice.

CeeLo appeared on four seasons of the show, from 2011 to 2013.

But in 2012, the singer faced date-rape allegations after a 33-year-old woman, who said she woke up naked in his bed, accused him of putting drugs in her drink.

Two years later, CeeLo pleaded no contest to one felony count of furnishing ecstasy and was sentenced to three years of formal probation.

When NBC announced his return in 2018 as a mentor for Adam Levine’s team, people on social media were quick to point out his problematic past.

“NO! Disappointing & upsetting that (Adam Levine) chose a man who drugged & sexually assaulted a woman, jokes about it & doesn’t understand the meaning of ‘consent’ or respect!” one person slammed on Twitter. “Not someone who ever should mentor.”

Another added: “On what planet would anyone be excited to see CeeLo Green? Bad move, NBC.”

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

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Christina Aguilera doesn’t want The Voice anymoreCredit: Getty
Original judge Christina Aguilera let her personal genie out of a bottle when she slammed the show after leaving it.

The singer was a coach during season one, and stayed on for five more seasons between 2011 and 2016.

But in 2018, Christina bashed the reality show in an interview with Rolling Stone.

“It became something that I didn’t feel was what I had signed up for in season one,” she said. “You realize it’s not about music. It’s about making good TV moments and massaging a story.

“I didn’t get into this business to be a television show host and to be given all these [rules],” she continued. “Especially as a female: You can’t wear this, can’t say that. I would find myself on that show desperately trying to express myself through clothing or makeup or hair. It was my only kind of outlet.”

Christina confessed the only reason she even stayed with the show was because she was comfortable and for the sake of her kids.

RYAN GALLAGHER

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Ryan Gallagher was kicked off the showCredit: Getty
Not every scandal involved the judges. Sometimes, the competitors themselves caused the controversy.

In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Ryan Gallagher was kicked off the show for “breaking Covid-19 protocols.”

The classically trained singer was reportedly axed to keep the celebrity judges, crew, and fellow competitors safe.

Ryan “broke The Voice’s strict Covid-19 protocols and therefore wasn’t allowed to continue in the competition out of concern for keeping the coaches, crew and fellow competitors safe,” a source told ET Online.

It is not known exactly how the Michigan native defied safety regulations.

The vocalist – whose coach was Kelly Clarkson – was one of the hopefuls in the four-way knockout.

He had been representing Kelly’s team in the battle for the final spot in the top 17.

Michael Catalano, the singer’s personal manager, told People at the time nothing could be further from the truth.

“In fact, recently Ryan’s mother in Michigan was hospitalized with Covid 19 and was in ICU for three weeks. It was a scary time for Ryan and his family and he certainly would not knowingly put anyone at risk by not adhering to the show’s Covid 19 policy.”

Michael added: “As you can imagine there is more to the story here than the show has announced and at an appropriate time and place of our choosing Ryan will respond to these damaging allegations.

“Ryan, whose performing career began at age fifteen as a backup singer for Josh Groban in Michigan, has been devastated by the show’s dismissal. A career as a singer/performer has been his life-long dream.”

The Voice’s Blake Shelton looks unrecognizable with mullet from ‘country boy’ days in throwback photo

THE Voice coach Blake Shelton looked unrecognizable in a resurfaced photo from his “country boy” days.
After more than 20 years in the country music industry, the singer shared a throwback on Wednesday of his past signature mullet hairstyle.

Blake Shelton looked unrecognizable in a new throwback photoCredit: Twitter/Blake Shelton

The Voice coach shared a snap of himself rocking a mullet from when he was youngerCredit: Getty

In the old snap, which was shared to Blake’s Twitter, he wore a bright, multi-colored polo shirt with vertical stripes.
While the vibrant shirt was front and center, the singer’s hair also pulled major focus.
The Voice coach rocked a mullet hairstyle, which is known for being shorter on top and longer in the back.
The unique look earned the phrase: “Business in the front, party in the back.”

Blake gave a big smile for the camera as he held onto his guitar and stood in front of a microphone while he appeared to be hanging out inside of a home.
The Twitter caption read: “Our faces when we hear y’all are streaming #ComeBackAsACountryBoy.”
The throwback photo had the country star looking completely unrecognizable with his 2000s fashion, mullet hairstyle, and his youthful baby face.
Now, Blake wears his salt and pepper hair cropped much closer and lets the stubble grow out on his face.

While speaking about his old style with TODAY a few years back, he couldn’t believe he ever wanted that look.
“I mean, that is ridiculous,” Blake said. “Why didn’t my family or friends or somebody tell me how stupid I looked?
“What time period did that look cool?”
He jokingly added: “There were no girls in my life at that point — I can promise you that.”
There have since been a few women in his life, including first wife Kaynette Gern and second wife Miranda Lambert.

Last year, Blake married his longtime girlfriend Gwen Stefani after a few years of dating.
Amid the early days of the pandemic, she even helped him try to get his mullet back.
Blake tweeted in March 2020: “With basically EVERYTHING I had scheduled being canceled for the foreseeable further @gwenstefani, and I have made a decision together.
“I am growing my mullet back as a symbol of hope or some s**t like that.

“Anyway it’s coming back! For real. Stay tuned…”
A few weeks later, tweeted out a “quarantine mullet update,” which featured a video of Gwen pulling her fingers through his hair.
Last year, though, Blake told People that he never should’ve had the hairstyle when he was younger, only as a joke during the pandemic.
While speaking to the outlet about advice for his younger self, he said: ”I would have told that kid, ‘Hey man, the mullet’s not as cool as you think it is.’
”And I would have told myself to get more rest back then. When I started I was 24 and lived life to the max back then.

“It’s probably why I ran out of battery so soon.”
After seeing fellow country artist Morgan Wallen’s mullet, Blake joked while speaking on New 100.3 the Wolf in 2021 that “it’s pretty weak.”
He added: “His mullet is kind of like a bob haircut.
“I wanna see it get down to about the middle of his back, like me and you know, Tracy Lawrence.
“Toby Keith even had some kind of a weird mullet back then. I wanna see some length on that thing.”

The country singer used to wear a longer hairstyle when he first started out in his careerCredit: Getty

Gwen Stefani’s husband now wears his hair cropped shorterCredit: Getty

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Who is Kelly Clarkson and why did she divorce her husband, Brandon Blackstock?

SINGER, songwriter, and TV star, Kelly Clarkson finalized her divorce from former husband, Brandon Blackstock, in March 2022.
Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020 – after seven years of marriage – citing “irreconcilable differences.”

Kelly Clarkson and ex-husband Brandon Blackstock tied the knot in 2013Credit: Getty Images
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
Kelly Clarkson rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol at the early age of 20.
She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 24, 1982, and is an icon in the music industry.
Kelly is well-known for top hits such as Since U Been Gone, Behind These Hazel Eyes, and Stronger.
She has over 13million monthly listeners on Spotify and is rated number 369th in the world by the music streaming service.

She has won numerous awards including:
Two American Country Awards
Three GRAMMY Awards
Three MTV Video Music Awards
Four American Music Awards
Five Daytime Emmy Awards
Kelly also made a name for herself in the TV industry after serving as a coach on The Voice for eight seasons and has, since 2019, hosted her own talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
On February 9, 2023, Kelly is hosting the 12th annual NFL Honors – making her the first woman in history to do so.
When did Kelly meet Brandon Blackstock?
Kelly met her music manager and ex-husband, Brandon, backstage at a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2006.
The pair got engaged in December 2012 and married a year later at a luxury estate in Tennessee.

While together, the native Texan often gushed about her former partner.
She once opened up to Redbook, saying: “When I met Brandon, I wasn’t looking for a friend. I have a lot of great friends! I was looking for a lover.
“I had never found someone I was truly passionate about, who I wanted to stay in bed with all day.
“The fact that I did, well … I was going to latch on and take advantage of that.”

Shortly after Kelly got her own NBC, she listed her $10million Los Angeles home and relocated her family to Tennessee in 2020 so that she could film her daytime talk show.
“[The show is] a dream I never had but didn’t know I loved—and wanted!” she told Parade.

Kelly Clarkson shares two children with ex-husband, Brandon BlackstockCredit: Refer to Caption
Why did Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock divorce?
Brandon, 45, is a talent manager in the country music business who has managed Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts.
He co-owns Starstruck Management Company with his father Narvel Blackstock, who also once managed Clarkson.

Clarkson cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their divorce back in 2020.
A source revealed to ET that the pair decided to call it quits “after realizing the relationship hasn’t been working for a while.”
“Kelly and Brandon work together non-stop and that became a contention in their relationship,” the source said.
“Brandon is the EP of her show as well as her manager. Also, Kelly has always brought up wanting more children, which Brandon doesn’t.”

On March 8, 2022, nearly two years later, TMZ reported that the former couple had reached a settlement.
Clarkson kept their Montana ranch home they once shared, noting that Blackstock must pay her $12,500 a month in rent.
TMZ also revealed that despite Brandon challenging their prenup, the judge affirmed its validity.
Brandon was granted spousal support of $115,000 a month, but that will come to an end in January 2024.

The judge legally removed Blackstock from Kelly’s name, and she now legally goes by Kelly Brianne aside from still going as Kelly Clarkson professionally.
How many children do they have together?
Blackstock and Clarkson, who tied the knot in 2013, have two children together: daughter, River Rose, and son, Remington Alexander.
Blackstock is also father to son, Seth, and daughter, Savannah, from a previous marriage.
According to court documents obtained by ET, Clarkson requested joint legal and physical custody of their two kids.

On March 8, it was revealed by TMZ that the custody agreements ruled in Clarkson’s favor.
Clarkson will have primary custody of their two kids unless Brandon moves out of the state of Montana then the terms will be renegotiated.