Long time The Voice Australia coach Guy Sebastian has announced that he’s quit the show and revealed the reason why.
Guy joined the popular singing show in 2019 and remained as coach until 2024. On October 30, he announced that he wouldn’t be returning for the 2025 season.
“I have some news to share with you all regarding my role as a Voice coach,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
“I have made the decision to take a break from the best red chair on the planet. It’s been six amazing years as a coach, and it’s honestly been the best gig ever! I have nothing but good things to say about the show itself, and sharing the panel with such amazing coaches has been a pleasure.”
Guy said it was a “privilege” to guide emerging Australian talent over his years on The Voice.
“The best thing about the show is how positive it is and how much care and passion goes into making it a safe place for artists.”
Why did Guy Sebastian quit The Voice?
Guy’s announcement post made it clear that there was no drama related to his decision to leave The Voice Australia.
Instead, Guy told his followers that his upcoming musical commitments would prevent him from participating in the show in 2025.
“For me right now, it’s time to focus more on my core, which is writing and performing new music,” he wrote.
“I am busy planning shows in Australia and worldwide and am really looking forward to getting out and connecting with you all there.
“For too long now, I have been reading comments from you asking when I will be visiting your town/country, and it’s high time I come and visit!”
Guy added that he’s been busy creating a new album — his last was T.R.U.T.H., released in 2020.
“I’ve worked on this upcoming album for four years, and I’ve poured everything I have into it, so I need to pay respect to that effort and the art I’ve created.”
Will Guy Sebastian return as a coach?
It sure sounds like it! Guy finished his post by teasing that he’d be interested in returning to The Voice in the future.
“Whoever has the audacity to take my chair, don’t get too comfortable… I will wrestle for it back with zero dignity when I’m ready to return,” he wrote.
“Thank you, everyone. It’s been a blast, and let’s keep supporting fresh Aussie talent – it’s some of the best in the world!”
Stream The Voice Australia 2024 on 9Now.
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