Blake Shelton doesn't want girlfriend Gwen Stefani to leave 'The Voice'


UPDATED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 11:58 AM EST

Blake Shelton isn’t ready to bidadieu to his lady love and fellow Voice judge Gwen Stefani. The 46-year-old songstress will be taking a break following the end of the show’s ninth season, whichwraps next week.

"I don't want Gwen to not be on the show, why can't we have a fifthcoach?" Shelton admitted in an interview with Extra.

Pharrell Williams and the 'Voice' lovebirds Photo: Trae Patton/NBC

The couple’s romance has heated up on the singing competition show. BothBlake and Gwen have sung each other praises throughout the season. The 39-year-old country star has previously said, "[Gwen] makes us all look a whole lot better on this show.”

When askedwho she will miss the most, the mom-of-two coyly said, “Iwonder.” Gwen continued, “It’s the combination, the chemistry. I am already sodevastated that I think I only have like three more looks to do, like three moreoutfits and that I’m not going to be around these guys. It’s hurting me.”

Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani Photo: Trae Patton/NBC

The country crooner isn’t the only judge who is sad to see the “Used toLove You” singer go. Having Gwen on the show this season has been a highlight for fellow judge Adam Levine. “I think Gwen has been a stand-out moment,” he said.“Somehow, when Gwen walks in the room, we all look like we've been wearing thesame outfit for 10 years.”