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One of the original judges on NBC's "The Voice" has announced that he'll be exiting the show after next season. Blake Shelton made the announcement on his official Twitter page Tuesday. "This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me," his statement said. "It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best. It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week."Shelton said he's made lifelong bonds with Carson Daly, host of "The Voice," as well as his fellow coaches over the years, including his wife, Gwen Stefani.Related video above: Blake Shelton celebrates one year wedding anniversary with Gwen Stefani"I have to give a huge shoutout to the singers — the 'Voices,' who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent and special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach," Shelton's statement said. Shelton has been a mainstay since the show's inception in 2011, with eight wins under his belt. He has also coached 15 artists whose songs have hit #1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart.Shelton can currently be seen on Season 22 of "The Voice," alongside fellow judges Stefani, Camila Cabello and John Legend.On the same day as Shelton's exit announcement, fans also got a preview of next season, which will be Shelton's last.Joining Shelton will be first-time coaches Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan, while Kelly Clarkson will round out the coach lineup in the next season, which is set to debut next spring. Chance the Rapper shared that he is "thrilled" to join the NBC competition series and is "excited to help other artists get to the next level and make the most of this life-changing experience."CNN contributed to this report.
One of the original judges on NBC's "The Voice" has announced that he'll be exiting the show after next season.
Blake Shelton made the announcement on his official Twitter page Tuesday.
"This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me," his statement said. "It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best. It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week."
Shelton said he's made lifelong bonds with Carson Daly, host of "The Voice," as well as his fellow coaches over the years, including his wife, Gwen Stefani.
Related video above: Blake Shelton celebrates one year wedding anniversary with Gwen Stefani
"I have to give a huge shoutout to the singers — the 'Voices,' who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent and special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach," Shelton's statement said.
Shelton has been a mainstay since the show's inception in 2011, with eight wins under his belt. He has also coached 15 artists whose songs have hit #1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart.
Shelton can currently be seen on Season 22 of "The Voice," alongside fellow judges Stefani, Camila Cabello and John Legend.
On the same day as Shelton's exit announcement, fans also got a preview of next season, which will be Shelton's last.
Joining Shelton will be first-time coaches Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan, while Kelly Clarkson will round out the coach lineup in the next season, which is set to debut next spring.
Chance the Rapper shared that he is "thrilled" to join the NBC competition series and is "excited to help other artists get to the next level and make the most of this life-changing experience."
CNN contributed to this report.