Follow Us on
Why is Michael Buble Leaving 'The Voice'?
Michael Bublé is leaving The Voice after season 28, but the honest truth right now is that there is no clear official reason given by him or by the network in public statements. He hinted at his exit during the season 28 finale and that moment set off all the questions about why he is stepping away.
During the live show he told his finalist Jazz McKenzie that this would be his last time on the series and that he was leaving, which made it sound final rather than a break or a pause. From a news point of view that on air remark is the main concrete piece of information about his decision to leave.
What confirms that this is not just an emotional comment in the finale is the lineup for the next season. Season 29 of The Voice already has its coaching panel set and Michael Bublé is not included on that list.
NBC has promoted a new Battle of the Champions style season with big returning names such as Kelly Clarkson John Legend and Adam Levine which makes it clear the show is moving forward without him in the chairs. When a coach disappears from the next season roster right after saying on air that this was their last season it is treated in the industry as an actual exit rather than a rumor.
At the same time coverage has been careful because neither Bublé nor NBC has given a detailed explanation. There has been no official press release that spells out a reason such as schedule conflict or creative changes or contract issues.
So any claim that he is leaving for a specific concrete reason would go beyond what is on record right now. That is why most reports describe his exit as confirmed in terms of casting but leave the motive labeled as not yet known or not stated.
Some context from his past comments helps explain the situation a little even if it does not answer it completely. Before he joined The Voice he talked about turning the show down many times because he was worried about the emotional side of judging singers and sending people home. He has also described mentoring as rewarding yet intense which suggests the job takes a real toll beyond the fun moments on screen.
On top of that he has a busy career away from the show that includes recording new music touring and a strong focus on his family life. Those factors often play a role when artists decide how long they stay on a competition series even if they do not spell it out publicly.
Because of that mix of silence on the exact reason and the normal pressures around these shows many viewers and outlets are treating any specific story such as he left only for touring or only because of controversy as speculation. The only firm points right now are simple.
He said during the season 28 finale that this was his last run on The Voice. He is not on the announced coaching panel for season 29 which confirms the exit from the show. Beyond that the why remains open until he or the network decide to explain it in more detail in an interview or a formal statement.
Disclaimer
Details regarding Michael Bublé’s departure from The Voice are based on on-air comments, official casting announcements, and publicly available reports. Neither NBC nor Bublé has released a formal statement explaining his decision, and any suggested reasons beyond confirmed facts should be considered speculation until officially addressed.
