Ariana Grande surprised fans moments ago by revealing that she has joined The Voice as a coach.
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Taking to social media, the songbird announced that she will be taking residence in a spinning chair on season 21 of the NBC talent search. She said:
“surprise !!! i am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining @kellyclarkson @johnlegend @blakeshelton next season ~ season 21 of @nbcthevoice! @nickjonas we will miss you.”
Grande, who has established herself as a prolific chart force, joins a growing list of major names to board the long-running show as a judge. Said list includes Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Usher, and Gwen Stefani.
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Now, this is a shocker!
On the one hand, Ari is equipped as it comes to guiding vocalists to the top.
Yet, this may be as contemporary a star as the show has ever managed to secure. And one has to wonder whether the inability for artists to tour due to the global health crisis has necessitated that they embrace other means of making it rain – such as joining a hit show. And make no mistake, The Voice is renowned for shelling out big bucks for big talent. It goes without saying Ari may be one of – if not “the” – biggest name they’ve booked (relative to said artist’s current commercial clout).
In any case, this is a huge coup for the show and very likely a huge payday for Ms. Grande.
As a hair coach? Certainly not as a vocal coach!
It’s a good thing that she’s gonna gain some weights for sitting on that damn chair the entire show 💅🏿💅🏿 Future Xtina 🤳🏿🤳🏿
No touring = no bag. This is a win.
On the flip side, if I were Nick I’d be ready to send the goons to Scooter. First Justin jumped right in front of him after he announced Spaceman, now Ari has taken the air out of his position on the show.
YIKES lol 😬
Flavor Nick is the reason why I watch the show tho, miss girl lol 👀
https://tenor.com/view/its-pretty-obvious-nick-jonas-duh-obviously-clearly-gif-16181185
Let me enjoy the rest of season 20 in peace 🤣
Why though?! She doesn’t need the exposure. This show doesn’t launch talent so it’s not like she will be helping create the next super star. I don’t I understand the need for this opportunity but go off
We’re in a pandemic. It’s a check.
Yeah. I guess for the money? The show isn’t even as popular as it once was, and never churns out actual stars. It’s just work to keep busy, I guess.
How it’s spawned 21 seasons I do not know. Literally couldn’t tell you anyone who’s won nor has it found a star on the magnitude of Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson etc.
And it won’t be a star this season either 😂 I watch the show for Priyanka’s boo lol 👀
https://tenor.com/view/nick-jonas-hey-hi-gif-12641780
Since she can’t go on a world tour till 2022 then this is a reasonably good stint for her to take on. NBC so lucky that there’s a pandemic lol
Pandemic check! Get it girl!
She knows her career is over. Positions was a flop. And now she’s doing the f****** voice. I cannot
For the money ? Please, she’s got enough money for the rest of her life and beyond. She could retire now if she wanted.
She’s still getting money with royalties and whatever licensed products she has.
Yes, it’s another check, and she certainly has more time on her hands since she can’t be touring.
Definitely I’ll be watching. Brit Award nominations tomorrow lmao the Pop girls are booked!!