Ariana Grande vows never to return to The Voice

In 2021, after joining NBC's The Voice as a coach, Ariana Grande quickly developed close relationships with her contestants, forming bonds that made her emotionally invested in their journeys. Despite her accomplishments on the show and her feelings of joy and pride in working with talented singers, Grande felt the role was more challenging than she anticipated, as it involved deeper connections than she had expected when she initially signed on. Although she enjoys following her team's progress on social media, she has expressed that the emotional weight of the role would deter her from returning in the future. Furthermore, Grande is keen on exploring her acting career, hearkening back to her roots in musical theater. Her latest project, a film adaptation of Wicked, has been met with immense commercial success, reinforcing her interest in pursuing roles that allow her to express her passion for performance through acting rather than competing as a coach on a reality show. She emphasized her desire to focus more on acting, signaling a shift in her career aspirations away from reality television and towards musical theater and film, where she can explore new creative outlets and continue to develop as an artist.