Snoop Dogg, a name synonymous with laid-back grooves and unforgettable hooks, has had his share of ups and downs in the spotlight. And just when you thought he was going to sprinkle some of his iconic magic on the latest season of The Voice, we find ourselves faced with a bittersweet reality—he’s only sticking around for one season! Can you believe it? Talk about a quick and puzzling exit. As The Voice Season 26 prepares to hit our screens on Monday, the anticipation is thick in the air, with a coach roster for Season 27 that leaves Snoop Dogg out of the mix. Joining the ranks of other one-season wonders like Ariana Grande and Camila Cabello, he now finds himself in a rather “exclusive” club. What’s the deal with this sudden shift? Was it NBC’s decision, or did Snoop’s busy schedule call for an early retirement from the big red chair? Whatever the case, fans are left yearning for a potential comeback. After all, two of the show’s previous one-season wonders found their way back eventually! If you’re curious about the future of everyone’s favorite Dogg and the new coaching dynamic, stick around—there’s plenty to unpack! LEARN MORE.
Even though The Voice Season 26 premieres on Monday, we already know the Season 27 coach roster. Unfortunately for Snoop Dogg, he’s not on it. That means his run as a coach on the NBC singing competition, which begins with Season 26, will only last one season.
This quick turnaround puts Snoop Dogg (real name Calvin Broadus Jr.), among a small group of superstar coaches that only lasted one season on The Voice. Ariana Grande, Camilla Cabello and Dan + Shay are the only other acts to exit the show after serving as a full-time coach for merely one season. That’s not the worst group of names to be among, but it’s still an unfortunate The Voice record, regardless.
It’s unclear why Snoop Dogg isn’t returning for Season 27; either NBC didn’t want him back or his schedule wouldn’t allow it. The network does appear to be planning a bigger reset after Season 26, with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani also stepping away from the big red chairs ahead of Season 27.
Official promotional artwork for The Voice Season 26 featuring (L-R) Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire and Michael Bubl?
– NBC)
However, the fourth Season 26 coach, Michael Bubl?, was asked back and will return for Season 27 alongside newcomer Kelsea Ballerini and Voice vets Adam Levine and John Legend.
There is always the possibility that the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Gin and Juice” rapper will improve his Voice legacy by coming back to the show. Stefani and Jennifer Hudson were previously members of the one-season club but eventually came back to the program.