Guy Sebastian sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry last month when he announced his sudden departure as a coach on The Voice Australia.
And on Wednesday, the singer, 43, spoke about his decision to leave the popular Channel Seven reality show.
talking to The daily telegraphGuy explained: “I think I’ve gotten too comfortable… I’ve done it because it’s comfortable.”
‘It’s great for my family life and keeping me at home. I’m always busy and I always have something on the calendar that prevents me from jumping in with both feet and I think it all comes down to this desire to feel uncomfortable again.’
While the show plays on screens for several weeks, production on The Voice lasts six months of the year.
Sebastian revealed that he wants to focus on traveling around Australia.
“I want to dedicate myself to it, but currently I can only dedicate myself to my music, touring and my art in fits and starts, and it’s a juggle between fatherhood, being a husband, being a musician, being on television.” Sebastian explained.
Guy announced the news on his Instagram account on October 30.
Guy Sebastian sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry last month when he announced his sudden departure as a coach on The Voice Australia.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Guy explained: “I think I’ve gotten too comfortable… I’ve done it because it’s comfortable.” (The boy photographed with The Voice coaches Adam Lambert, LeAnn Rimes and Kate Miller Heidke)
“I have some news to share with all of you about 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 an incredible six years as a coach and it’s honestly been the best gig ever! “I have nothing but good things to say about the program itself and sharing the panel with such incredible coaches has been a pleasure.”
“It’s great for my family life and keeping me at home,” he continued. “I’m always busy and I always have something on the calendar that prevents me from jumping in with both feet and I think it all comes down to this desire to feel uncomfortable again.”
He then went on to reflect on his time on the program.
“The best thing about the show is how positive it is and how much care and passion is put into making it a safe place for artists,” he continued.
‘For me now is the time to focus more on my core, which is writing and performing new music.
“I’m busy planning shows in Australia and around the world and I’m looking forward to getting out and connecting with all of you there.”
The Angels Brought Me Here singer concluded with a chat about his upcoming album, which he’s put his heart and soul into for the past four years, before ending with a warning.
“Whoever has the audacity to occupy my chair, don’t get too comfortable… I will fight to get it back without any dignity when I am ready to return,” he wrote.
Channel Seven was quick to offer its well wishes.
“I have some news to share with all of you about 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’
He then went on to reflect on his time on the program. “The best thing about the show is how positive it is and how much care and passion is put into making it a safe place for artists,” he continued.
The Angels Brought Me Here singer concluded with a chat about his upcoming album, which he’s put his heart and soul into for the past four years, before ending with a warning.
He ended with a warning: “Whoever has the audacity to occupy my chair, don’t get too comfortable… I will fight to get it back without any dignity when I am ready to return,” he wrote.
‘Guy has been a powerful coach for The Voice on Seven. “His mentorship and mastery of the craft has been inspiring to both our Voice artists and viewers, as well as the production team and everyone at Seven,” said Brook Hall, Chief Content Officer, Seven Network.
‘We thank Guy for his unwavering passion and positive energy on set, and wish him the best for the coming year, the release of his new album and his live shows.
“Our full lineup of coaches for the 2025 season of The Voice will be revealed in the coming months.”
Channel Seven was quick to offer its well wishes.
