why did blake shelton leave the voice

Blake Shelton left The Voice to devote more time to his family, particularly his role as a stepfather to his wife Gwen Stefani's three sons. He expressed that becoming a stepdad changed his perspective and that the demands of being a coach on The Voice, which requires a significant time commitment, conflicted with his desire to be present and committed to his family. Shelton announced his decision to step away in October 2022 and officially left after Season 23 in 2023. He also mentioned that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed his departure a bit because he did not want to leave the show and its crew in a bind during that period. Aside from family, Shelton has been focusing on his music career and other projects outside of the show. His wife Gwen Stefani echoed that he wanted more time for personal life and enjoying activities such as spending time at their ranch. Shelton has no current plans to return to The Voice but hinted he might consider a one-time comeback under special circumstances.