Guy Sebastian has sensationally quit The Voice Australia.
The Australian Idol winner shared the lengthy shock announcement to Instagram on Wednesday evening across several black and white slides.
The 43-year old singer began by congratulating the show’s current winner Reuben De Melo, before detailing how he came to his dramatic decision.
‘I have some news to share with you all regarding my role as a Voice coach,’ he began.
‘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 & it’s honestly been the best gig ever! I have nothing but good things to say about the show itself, & sharing the panel with such amazing coaches has been a pleasure.
He then went on to reflect on his time on the show.
Guy Sebastian has sensationally quit The Voice Australia. Pictured
The Australian Idol winner shared the lengthy shock announcement to Instagram on Wednesday evening across several black and white slides. Pictured alongside fellow mentors Adam Lambert (left), Kate Miller-Heidke (centre left) and LeAnn Rimes (centre right)
‘The best thing about the show is how positive it is & how much care and passion goes into making it a safe place for artists.
For me right now, it’s time to focus more on my core, which is writing and performing new music.
I am busy planning shows in Australia & worldwide & I 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 & it’s high time I come and visit!
I’ve worked on this upcoming album for four years & I’ve poured everything I have into it, so I need to pay respect to that effort & the art I’ve created.
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.
Thank you everyone, it’s been a blast & let’s keep supporting fresh Aussie talent – it’s some of the best in the world!
The 43-year old singer began by congratulating the show’s current winner Reuben De Melo, before detailing how he came to his dramatic decision. Pictured: Reuben and Rimes
‘I have some news to share with you all regarding my role as a Voice coach,’ he began. ‘I have made the decision to take a break from the best red chair on the planet
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