Adam Levine talks about the release of voices: it was time to move on

C & # 39; was The voice torsion no one saw coming: Adam Levine say goodbye. Levine's release of the singing contest series was announced by The voice host Carson Daly today during the Pop Start segment on Friday May 24th. According to the former costars of Levine Kelly Clarkson and Blake Sheltonthey did not learn the release until Thursday, May 23rd.

Levine, who was an original coach, has been part of the series since his debut in 2011. His departure is unexpected considering that NBC had already announced his return for season 17 alongside Clarkson, Shelton and John legend.

Levine opens now on Instagram. In a note posted next to one Rolling stone pouch with Levine alongside the original Voice Shelton coaches, CeeLo Green and Christina AguileraLevine remembers his time with the show.

"About 8 years ago, Mark Burnett convinced us to sign up for this show where you sit in a big red chair, your back turned to the singers of the stage. First of all thanks to Marc. We had no idea what we were doing or where it was happening. After the first day of shooting, I sat there stunned. I told myself 'Theres [sic] a little magic here. There is really something going on. It has been an experience that has shaped my life and is important to me forever. Thank you NBC for registering me. I am truly honored to have been part of something that I will always cherish for the rest of my life, "he wrote.

"Thanks to all the coaches I have sat with, it's a shared experience that is so much ours, we've got it for life, thanks to everyone who has supported this long and strange and amazing tour that has turned into a place Thank you Carson Daly for keeping the musicians and making sure our shoes were well fastened and that we had our lunch boxes, "he continued. "You are the backbone of this thing and we appreciate you more than you know.Audrey, thank you for being perhaps the most patient person in the free world.Three musicians at a time, that's all. is a lot, Sainthood is imminent. Paul Mirkovich and the band for its ridiculously hard work and learning more songs than any other band. "

"Thanks to the backstage who is doing the real work and thrilling this machine, to the incredibly talented singers who took part in the show and who have blown me away every day, and BLAKE F – KIN & SHELTON. I would not hide my love for you if I tried seriously, I tried, I can not do it Our friendship is and always will be that of books, whatever this surrealist experience, I [sic] I am just happy to have lived with you. You are my brother for life. Kelly and John, take care of the cowboy and I'm sure I'll come back and say hello very soon. So much love to you both. And finally, to all the faithful[[[[V]oice fans, there's literally no show without you guys. For me, it was time to move on. Your support has been synonymous with EVERYTHING. Finally, I would like to thank my manager, Jordan, for convincing me to participate in this meeting. What an incredible ride. Thank you very much everyone, "he concluded.

See the post below.

Levine will be replaced by his previous coach Gwen Stefani.

During his 16 seasons in the series, Levine has won three victories with Jordan Smith, Tessanne Chin and Javier Colon.

Shelton tweeted about the news, noting that he was struggling to come to terms.

"I have trouble understanding @adamlevine that I'm not at @NBCTheVoice anymore," Shelton tweeted. "After 16 seasons that changed our lives, I only discovered it yesterday and I have not seen it yet, I will miss working with that idiot."

The voice will be back at NBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8pm this fall.

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