Ariana Grande Surprises Fans By Announcing She's Joining 'The Voice'

Ariana Grande is the latest star to head to The Voice!!

The 27-year-old Grammy award-winning singer just announced she will be a coach on the next season of the singing competition.

Ariana will take Nick Jonas‘ seat for season 21. For the past few years, Nick and Gwen Stefani had been alternating coaches, alongside Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend.

“surprise !!! i am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining @kellyclarkson @johnlegend @blakeshelton next season ~ season 21 of @nbcthevoice ! 🤍 @nickjonas we will miss you,” Ariana shared on Instagram.

“I’m so honored and excited to join ‘The Voice’ family! I have been a huge fan of the show for such a long time. I can’t wait to go head-to-head with the incredible coaches, get to know these new artists and help to take their craft to the next level,” she added in a statement.

“As an undeniable force in pop music, Ariana’s inimitable success in the music industry is extraordinary,” Jenny Groom, Executive Vice President of Unscripted Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, shared. “We were thrilled to learn that she is a true fan of The Voice and know that this enthusiasm will add to her impact as a dynamic coach. Ariana is a visionary with over a decade of experience in the music industry. Her unmatched vocal skills, creativity and unique expertise on all facets of the industry will make her an invaluable coach to the next generation of artists.”

The Voice is currently in the midst of season 20, with the battle rounds continuing on Monday, April 5th and April 12th at 8pm ET/PT on NBC.