Pop sensationAriana Grandeis revealing why she will never return as a judge onThe Voice. The “Dangerous Woman” singer, who joined the cult classic reality competition as a coach duringThe VoiceSeason 21, isbidding adieu to the show for good because she gets too “emotionally attached to everyone.”
During the August 20, 2025, episode of theLas Culturistaspodcast, Grande expressed howshe gets too attached to the contestantsand finds it extremely difficult not to care for them on a deeply personal level. TheWickedactress also shared how she keeps in touch with all the contestants from her team, likeBella DeNapoli,David Vogel, andRaquel Trinidad. Grande remarked thatshe keeps in touch with them via Instagram amid her busy schedule. The pop star quickly noted thatshe is grateful for the benefits of being a judge onThe Voiceand said it was a really fun perk. Grande shared how the experience has been for her in the following words:
“I love everyone so much. I love meeting people, and I felt so invested. And I still do, like I see them all on Instagram.”
The “7 Rings” singer also shared how it’s intimidating and quite challenging to work alongside talented coaches likeBlake Shelton,Kelly Clarkson, andJohn Legend— who also have more experience being a part of the reality competition show, and that she haslearned a lot working alongside all the judges.
Universal Addressed the Pay Gap Rumors Surrounding ‘Wicked’
Rumour mills were churning with news that Ariana Grande was getting paid significantly more than costarCynthia ErivoforWicked. As per the rumors,Grande was cashing in $15 million as Glinda the Good Witchin the two-part movie musical, whileErivo only got paid a mere $1 million to play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
However, Universal was quick to clear up any false rumors in an exclusive statement to theHollywood Reporteron July 13, 2025. The spokesperson for Universal stressed thatboth actresses were paid equal fees for their respective roles inWicked. The statement did not reveal how much the actresses were getting paid, noting how the rumors were just “internet fodder.”
Rumors also suggested thatthe supporting cast members were getting paid more than Erivo.Michelle YeohandJeff Goldblumwere rumored to have been paid $2 million each whileBridgertonstarJonathan Baileywas allegedly paid $450,000 to play Fiyero. All the informationsurrounding the figures, however, must be taken with a massive grain of salt though, as they are simply speculations. New episodes ofThe VoiceSeason 26 air Mondays at 8/7c and Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC. you may stream the episodes on Peacock the following day.
Four famous musicians search for the best voices in America and will mentor these singers to become artists. America will decide which singer will be worthy of the grand prize.
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