On March 30, NBC confirmed Ariana Grande would be replacing Nick Jonas as a judge in season 21 of ‘The Voice.’ Here’s a look at its release date and what to expect.

Shortly after the announcement was made, Ariana took to Twitter and expressed her happiness. Meanwhile, Nick also congratulated the singer. As of now, Season 20 of ‘The Voice’ is still going on. Fans have been looking forward to seeing who will be crowned as the next winner.

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‘The Voice’ season 21 release date explored

As of now, no official release date for the show has been confirmed. However, the previous seasons of ‘The Voice’ have released in summer. There is a possibility that the network might follow the same schedule.

Previously, there had been rumors the show may not be renewed. Season 20 of the show witnessed some drop in viewership and rating. This had some convinced that season 20 would be it’s last. However, on March 30, the network put an end to this discussion by announcing Ariana as the new judge.

Why is Nick Jonas leaving ‘The Voice’?

There is no official announcement as to why Nick is not appearing as the judge. It is possible that the singer has prior work commitments that he needed to take care of and wasn’t available for filming.

Meanwhile, a source close to the singer confirmed to Page Six that there are chances he will come back. The source said: “He isn’t leaving for good. Nick will remain on rotation with other stars that have appeared on the show. The chances are he will be back soon.”

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Ariana becomes a judge for Season 21

On March 30, NBC’s Executive Vice President of Unscripted Content released a statement confirming Ariana as the new judge.

The statement read: We were thrilled to learn that she is a true fan of The Voice and know that this enthusiasm will add to her impact as a dynamic coach. Ariana is a visionary with over a decade of experience in the music industry. Her unmatched vocal skills, creativity, and unique expertise on all facets of the industry will make her an invaluable coach to the next generation of artists.”

Ariana also tweeted about her excitement in a March 30 tweet. She wrote: “Surprise !!! I am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining.”

Who are the other judges for season 21?

Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend will be coming back for the new season as the judge. At the same time, one can expect other celebrities to make an appearance. ‘The Voice’ brings celebrity singers to the show in a bid to help the participants. If what the source said is true, Nick might make an appearance again.

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