Reba McEntire Is Leaving “The Voice” – Which Country Star Is Her Replacement?
The Voice Reveals Coaches For Season 27 In 2025
Those who’ve grown used to watching Reba McEntire on The Voice will be sad to hear the country music legend and actress is leaving the show.
Thankfully, fans will have one more chance to watch the Season 25 winner on The Voice before she says “goodbye.” It’s already been confirmed that Reba will serve as a coach during Season 26.
Reba will join returning coach Gwen Stefani and new coaches Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé for the upcoming season, which will likely debut in the fall.
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However, Reba is not returning for The Voice‘s 27th season in 2025. The show revealed its Season 27 coaches on Wednesday (June 5), and Reba’s name was not on the list.
Instead, the coaching lineup features Bublé, John Legend, and Adam Levine. Levine, who was one of the show’s original coaches, is returning to The Voice after a six-year hiatus.
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There’s also a brand-new coach stepping up to fill Reba’s vacant red chair upon her departure. And she just so happens to be a country artist as well.
Who’s Replacing Reba McEntire After She Leaves The Voice?
The Voice also revealed that Grand Ole Opry member Kelsea Ballerini will replace Reba after she leaves.
Kelsea is no stranger to The Voice. She served as the show’s first “Comeback Stage” coach, was an advisor, and filled in for former coach Kelly Clarkson when she was sick.
“first ever coach of the comeback stage, to an advisor, to a fill in, to AN OFFICIAL COACH ON THE VOICE SPRING 2025 Welcome #TeamKelsea!” The Voice shared in a post announcing Kelsea’s addition to the show.
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Fans reacted to the news that Kelsea will be the new country coach on The Voice. Some of the comments on the show’s announcement were:
“Will 1000% be watching for HER.”
“Will be rooting for #TeamKelsea.”
“YESSS TEAM KELSEA.”
“I would try to become a singer to be friends w KB.”
“BEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER.”
“YAAYYY!!! I love her!”
To get an idea of what Kelsea will be like as a coach on The Voice, watch a retrospective about her history on the show in the video below.
We’re sad that Reba is leaving The Voice, but we’re excited to see what Kelsea will bring to the table!
