Blake Shelton declares his departure from "The Voice" following its 23rd season.

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According to a statement released by NBC on Tuesday, Blake Shelton will leave the show after the upcoming season.

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Chance the Rapper will join  as a new trainer in The Voice.

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Niall Horan, a former member of One Direction will also join brand-new trainers as revealed by NBC.

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Shelton has been a mainstay since the show’s inception in 2011, with eight wins under his belt.

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He has also coached 15 musicians whose songs have reached the top spot on the iTunes Top Songs chart.

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He is "thrilled" to be a part of the NBC competition series and "eager to assist other artists in reaching the next level and making the most of this life-changing event.".

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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,’” Shelton said in a statement via the network.

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Together with fellow judges Stefani, Camila Cabello, and John Legend, Shelton can now be seen on Season 22 of "The Voice."

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“This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.” said Blake.

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For "a hell of a journey throughout these 12 years of chair spins," Blake Shelton congratulated the judges, competitors, viewers, and The Voice staff.

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