Reba McEntire Exits ‘The Voice’ After Season 26: Kelsea Ballerini Joins As New Coach

Reba McEntire is bidding farewell to “The Voice” after an impressive run on the iconic singing competition.

Reba McEntire to Join The Voice as New Coach After Blake Shelton Exit

On Wednesday, NBC revealed details about the upcoming Season 27, set to premiere in Spring 2025, and fans were quick to notice the absence of McEntire’s name from the lineup of coaches.

While McEntire will not be returning for the next season, “The Voice” has some exciting changes in store.

The show will welcome back Adam Levine, who was one of the original coaches when the series premiered in 2011. Levine remained a staple on the show until 2019, during which he coached three winners over his eight-year tenure.

His return is eagerly anticipated by long-time fans.

Joining Levine on the coaching panel will be John Legend, who is taking a break for Season 26 but will return for Season 27.

Michael Bublé, who is debuting as a coach in the current season, will continue into the next season, bringing his smooth vocals and charming personality to the competition.

Adding a fresh face to the mix, country singer Kelsea Ballerini will make her debut as a coach, promising to bring her unique perspective and energy to the show.

Reba McEntire joined “The Voice” in 2023, stepping in to replace Blake Shelton, who had been a coach for an astounding 23 seasons.

Speaking about her experience and the challenge of filling Shelton’s boots, McEntire told Newsweek, “It’s a lot of pressure because nobody can replace Blake Shelton. He’s a huge personality and a wonderful person. So I’m just getting in there trying to have fun and represent country music as best I can.”

McEntire’s stint on “The Voice” has been marked by her genuine mentorship and deep connection with contestants, making her departure bittersweet for fans. Her contributions to the show have left a lasting impact, and she has undoubtedly represented country music with grace and authenticity.

As fans prepare to say goodbye to McEntire, they can look forward to the exciting dynamic that Levine, Legend, Bublé, and Ballerini will bring to “The Voice” in Season 27.

With a mix of returning favorites and new talents, the next season promises to be filled with incredible performances, memorable moments, and the thrilling competition that viewers love.