Gwen Stefani delighted fans of ’90s music this spring when she reunited with her band No Doubt for the first time in nine years to perform at Coachella. However, anyone hoping to see “Don’t Speak” or “Just a Girl” live as part of a reunion tour was likely disappointed when it was announced that Stefani would return instead for their eighth season as Trainer on The voiceThe ska singer reportedly chose the singing competition over the band, and her salary from NBC may have played a big role in that decision.
Why did Gwen Stefani return to “The Voice” instead of going on tour without a doubt?
As it turns out, Coachella was not going to be a one-time appearance, according to a source for The sunThe prestigious music festival was supposed to be the first nostalgia hit to kick off the band’s first tour in 12 years. The insider said:
No Doubt’s triumphant performances at Coachella were seen as a launching pad for the band. They had worked hard for months to deliver the perfect show and bring the magic back to the audience. Originally, Gwen and the band wanted to use this platform to continue touring after Coachella, but the plan fell through. However, there was talk of tension between members and managers surrounding the return and trying to accommodate everyone’s schedules.
Although No Doubt fans clamored for more from the “Hella Good” rockers, Gwen Stefani reportedly received a big offer from NBC to return The voiceand amid scheduling problems, she returned to the Big Red Chair.
How much does Gwen Stefani earn on The Voice?
If you think NBC must have offered Gwen Stefani a lot of money to stop her from touring with No Doubt again, you are absolutely right. A source told The Sun that Stefani reportedly paid $13 million for her appearance on The voice Season 26, where she will serve as a coach alongside Season 25 champion Reba McEntire and newcomers Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé.
So how does The voice How does a coach’s salary compare to that of a rock star on tour? $13 million is what the singer would have made for two months on tour with No Doubt, and from an outsider’s perspective, it definitely seems like the singing competition would be the easier salary.
While this is not a very rocking reason to turn down a reunion tour, we must also remember that Gwen Stefani still performs quite often with her husband Blake Shelton. The two are even known to Duet of some of No Doubt’s biggest hitsso she’s still looking for ways to satisfy her craving for live performances.
However, all hope is not lost. Gwen Stefani’s NBC comeback is only for one season, The voice has already announced that OG trainer Adam Levine returns John Legend, Kelsea Ballerini and Michael Bublé will serve as mentors for the season, which is set to premiere in spring 2025. Maybe Stefani and No Doubt will do something then?
Regardless of how this develops, stay tuned for the TV schedule 2024 to see which premieres will take place until the end of the year.
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