Why did Kelly Clarkson leave ‘The Voice’ after 9 seasons? Your reason has been revealed

Kelly Clarkson He is fully embracing this next chapter in his life. OH American idol The alum, 41, moved his family and his daytime talk show across the country to New York City. Kelly’s big move means he will no longer be a coach The voice, at least in the near future. Season 23 marked her final season as a coach and she reveals in a new interview what led her to leave the show.

“To be honest, I smiled a lot because I was struggling so much in my personal life,” the Grammy winner said. United States today. “I learned a lot about what I can handle and also what you shouldn’t handle. I was the one who said “goodbye” to him. The voice and have this big change. I love that family, but I thought, “I’m struggling.” I can’t smile anymore. I don’t feel like smiling.’”

The “Piece by Piece” singer admits she initially thought she was “making a horrible decision” by moving to the Big Apple. “I knew I needed a fresh start and I couldn’t be in Los Angeles. I really wanted to be in Montana, but it’s not possible to do a show there yet. So I thought, ‘The only other option would probably be New York,'” she said.

The “Because of You” singer has been dealing with painful personal issues behind the scenes while hosting her talk show and working out. The voice. She separated from her now ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in 2020 and the divorce was finalized in 2022. They have two children: pink river9 and remy7.

Kelly joined The voice as coach in season 14. She sat in her red chair from seasons 14 to 21 before taking a break in season 22. She returned in the next cycle for one final season.

News of Kelly’s departure was first revealed in May 2023, when NBC announced the coaches for season 24. Blake Shelton and Kelly were not among the four coaches in season 24. Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, John LegendAND Niall Horan They are the coaches of the 24th season.