Is Blake Shelton leaving The Voice? The Voice 2016 spoilers and rumors have been hinting all season that Blake Shelton might be quitting the NBC singing show after the major cast shake-up, and his girlfriend Gwen Stefani wasn’t given Christina Aguilera’s chair. It’s no secret that Gwen Stefani was a little irked that The Voice cast Miley Cyrus as Christina Aguilera’s replacement.
The Voice 2016 rumors teased that with Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s relationship heating up, he had opted to quit The Voice, since she would not be a major part of next season. However, Blake Shelton confirmed today that there was no truth to those rumors and he wasn’t going anywhere.
Blake appeared on the “Today Show” with Kathie Lee and Hoda on Monday May 24. Shelton discussed his new duet with Gifford and Kotb, and explained the lyrics behind his and Gwen’s song “Go Ahead and Break My Heart.” He reassured the “Today Show” hosts that there was not any trouble in paradise, and he and Gwen had no intentions of breaking each other’s hearts.
Talk turned to The Voice 2016 finale, and whether or not Blake Shelton was leaving the NBC singing competition. Blake laughed, “I’ve heard many rumors that I’ve been fired. I don’t plan on going anywhere. I’d like to stay there as long as I can.”
Blake Shelton also added that Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine would also be returning to The Voice as a judge next season, and of course threw a little shade at his on-screen nemesis and referred to him as a “moron.”
So, there you have it Voice fans, The Season 11 cast will include Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, and Alicia Keys. Are you happy that Blake Shelton is not leaving The Voice? Let us know what you think in the comments below and don’t forget to check CDL for all of you’re the Voice spoilers and recaps.