CeeLo Green Announces on "Ellen" That He's Leaving "The Voice"

[JamesG]

UPDATE: NBC Confirms CeeLo Green Leaving "The Voice"
by THE DEADLINE TEAM
February 19, 2014


“I’m not coming back at all,” CeeLo Green told a surprised Ellen DeGeneres in regards to NBC’s hit singing competition "The Voice" during an interview for today’s edition of her syndicated talk show.

DeGeneres was interviewing Lionel Richie about his upcoming tour; Richie then introduced Green, who is joining him on the tour. DeGeneres asked Green what else he’s up to these days.





He responded, “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. But yeah, I’m going to miss The Voice, too. I’m not coming back, guys.”

“I didn’t mean to drop the bomb today,” he added later.

He said he’s leaving NBC’s successful singing series because, “I don’t want to wear out my welcome. I have so many other things I want to do — I haven’t released an album in four years.”







UPDATE:

“CeeLo Green has been an instrumental part of the success of The Voice and we deeply appreciate all his contributions,” NBC reality TV chief Paul Telegdy said in a statement about Green’s announcement today that he’s leaving the network’s hit singing competition series.

“We’re looking forward to working with him on other upcoming projects that will tap into both his musical and entertainment expertise.”





Green also issued a statement:

“I’m officially announcing today that I won’t be returning as a coach on The Voice cycle 7 in the Fall. There are numerous reasons that led to this decision, which has been amicably reached with NBC, but I’m excited to be developing several other ideas with the network and my association with NBC remains strong. The Voice has been an immensely enjoyable experience for me and I can only hope I have enriched the lives of our viewers, the contestants, and the many friends I made there. I will always be there in spirit.

Meanwhile, NBC and I plan to continue our relationship with several new co-ventures including a new music show, while we also explore our ideas for me to create and host a new show of my own. I will not go quietly into the night… expect more great music and entertainment done in my own unique unmistakable and undeniable way. And The Voice has given me all the altitude and incentive to do just that. Thanks for the memories and make way for many more!”







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[jillymayr]

I'm not going to miss him