On Wednesday’s The Ellen Show, pop singer CeeLo Green revealed he won’t be returning to NBC’s The Voice after 4 seasons.
Green served as a mentor in the rotating chair along side pop powerhouse Christina Aguilera, country star Blake Shelton and People’s Most Sexiest Man, Adam Levine. The show debuted in April 2011, where blind auditions were the key to being chosen by music’s heavyweights. The contestants would then sing their hearts out for America’s vote to the next round.
“I just want to … I don’t want to wear out my welcome there,” Green said in the interview. “You know what I’m saying? I have so many other things that I want to do. I haven’t released an album in four years. I’m almost done with my album.” Green appeared alongside Lionel Richie during the interview, his future tour mate on their All The Hits, All Night Long tour.
After season 3, two of the mentors were swapped. R&B singer Usher replaced Green and the sultry singer and dancer Shakira replaced Aguilera. The original mentors returned for season 5.
“I’m going to continue my relationship with NBC. I have a television show development deal with them as well and hopefully some other talk show opportunities for later in the year,” Green said in the interview. “But yeah, I’m going to miss The Voice, too.”
Season 7 of The Voice premieres Monday, February 24.