Will Blake Shelton return to The Voice with Adam Levine? Coaches of season 27

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Fans were thrilled to learn that Adam Levine was coming back The voice after nearly six years, but it won’t be the same without his bromance with former coach Blake Shelton. Read on to find out if Blake Shelton returns The voice with Adam Levine in 2025.

Is Blake Shelton returning to The voice with Adam Levine?

As of now, nine-time winning trainer Blake Shelton, who retired The voice in 2022, is not scheduled to return with Adam Levine next year, but that could change. News of the Maroon 5 frontman returning to the show first broke in June 2024, when NBC announced the coaches for season 27.

In addition to Levine, the coaching panel includes newcomers Kelsey Ballerini, returning coach John Legend and Michael Bublé, who will make his coaching debut in season 26 this fall. Shelton’s name is not currently on the list, and season 27 will not air until spring 2025, so there is still plenty of time for a reshuffle.

In fact, rumors are circulating that Levine is trying to get his frenemy back on the show. “Adam has some ideas and he’s not afraid to share them, especially when it comes to his fellow coaches,” a source said Life & Style in July 2024. The insider added, “Adam would love for Blake Shelton to come back… He knows their bromance would make headlines again and boost ratings.” If Shelton were to return for season 27, one of the previously announced coaches would have to be eliminated. Levine seems to be aware of this, however, as the source noted, “Adam definitely heats things up!”

During their time together on the show, Levine and Shelton had a notorious love-hate relationship. Their playful jibes and witty banter were undoubtedly a highlight of the show and something that was missing in recent seasons.

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The pair played with the competitive dynamic on-screen, but off-screen, the two artists became very close friends. Shelton gave a hilarious yet touching speech at Levine’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2017, and the “Payphone” singer returned the favor at Shelton’s ceremony in 2023. “I feel sick telling you this,” Levine joked to Shelton, before adding, “I’m really proud of you, man, and I love you.”

Levine also praised the country singer on Instagram after he left the show in 2019. “I couldn’t hide my love for you if I tried. Seriously. I’ve tried. I can’t. Our friendship is and will always be one that you can’t stand anymore,” he wrote alongside a Rolling Stone Cover featuring the four original trainers. “Whatever this surreal experience was, I’m just glad I got to experience it with you. You’re my brother for life.”

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Shelton also spoke about Levine’s departure and said Extra: “I didn’t expect this. I didn’t expect Adam to take off like he did… We all knew he was at the point – he’d been on the show for 16 seasons and it’s hard to keep him focused on anything. He was ready to move on.” Shelton added that he was “pretty upset that Adam was gone.”

If the “Boys ‘Round Here” singer were to return with Levine in season 27 to rekindle the bromance, he would most likely take Ballerini’s place. The only exception was season 25, which featured both Reba McEntire and country duo Dan + Shay, a casting choice that was criticized by fans as “too much country.”

While everyone would love to see the dynamic duo in action together again, fans are also excited for Ballerini’s debut. “I will definitely be watching this season now… just for you ❤️,” one fan commented on an NBC post announcing the “Miss Me More” singer as the new coach. “I can’t love this enough!! I’m so excited for next season!!,” another fan wrote.

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