The Voice Season 23 will be the last one for Blake Shelton, NBC announced Tuesday. The country singer is the only judge or coach who has appeared in every season to date.

The Season 22 of the singing competition is currently airing on NBC and Season 23 is set to air in the spring of 2023.

Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan will join the show for Season 23. Kelly Clarkson will return for her ninth season, NBC announced. 

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“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 season 23,” Shelton said in a statement. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better, and it will always feel like home to me. 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. 

“I’ve made lifelong bonds with Carson and every single one my fellow coaches over the years, including my wife, 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 a special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach. Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches and everyone at The Voice chasing their dreams. It wouldn’t happen without you!” 

The Voice is averaging 7.69 million viewers on Mondays and 7.51 million Tuesdays through the first two weeks of airing. 

Clarkson, Chance and Horan will be joining John Legend, Stefani and Camila Cabello as coaches/judges for Season 23.

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“I’m thrilled to join The Voice as a coach for the next season,” Chance the Rapper said. “I’m excited to help other artists get to the next level and make the most of this life-changing experience. Get ready for #teamchance.”

Horan also reacted to the announcement of him joining the show: “I’m excited to be joining this season of The Voice as a coach. I’m looking forward to meeting and mentoring the new crop of talent while we battle it out with the other teams.”

The Voice is produced by MGM Television and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television.