The Season 23 finale of “The Voice” was heartwarming for fans of the long-running reality singing competition show. Although they learned that this season’s competition *spoiler* was won, they also had to say goodbye to the voice that had become synonymous with the show during its 12-year run. Country star Blake Shelton, who has served as a coach for each of the show’s 23 seasons, bid a final farewell on Tuesday night after announcing his retirement from the show last October.
The country singer is moving away to spend more time with his family. They said “Access Hollywood” In January. He leaves the show as the winningest coach in its history with nine wins, and has appeared in a staggering 445 episodes.
“Over these last 12 years I have made lifelong friends and memories,” Shelton wrote in one. instagram post Tuesday “Thank you to everyone… the crew, the coaches, the competitors, the fans and my wife who have made these few years truly wonderful. love y’all!!!!!!”
Fans of “The Voice” on Twitter were, apparently, a mess. Check out some of the most heartfelt reactions to Shelton’s exit:
