Ariana Grande revealed that she is not interested in returning to The Voice as a coach because she found herself getting too invested in her team.

Ariana Grande has said bye bye, boy, bye to The Voice for good.

Although she joined the hit singing competition show as a coach for its 21st season in 2021, the Wicked star revealed that she definitely won’t be returning—and she has a very good reason as to why.

“I got so emotionally attached to everyone,” Ariana told Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers on the Nov. 6 episode of their Las Culturistas podcast. “That’s my problem.”

As the 31-year-old explained, it’s hard to care for all the contestants so much and “really get in there with everyone.”

“I love everyone so much,” she continued. “I love meeting people, and I felt so invested. And I still do, like I see them all on Instagram.”

Ariana has even done her best to keep in touch with everyone from her team—including Bella DeNapoli, David Vogel and Raquel Trinidad—although she confessed she’s been busy and hasn’t “really been in touch with anyone” recently.

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“But I love them and I’m in touch with them on Instagram,” she added. “I like their posts, I see their things, I see what they’re up to.”

The “7 Rings” was especially excited to see that Bella had recently welcomed a baby, and that Sasha Allen of father and son duo Jim & Sasha was putting out solo music, noting that despite the years that have passed she is still “very involved.”

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Plus, she’ll never forget another benefit that being a judge on The Voice had to offer: spinning around in the big red chair.

“It was a perk,” Ariana laughed. “It was a good perk. It is really fun.”

During her run as a coach, the “Dangerous Woman” singer was very candid about how difficult of a gig it actually was, especially because she was surrounded by fellow coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend, all of whom had previous experience on the show.

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“You watch it on TV and you think you know, ‘OK, I’m going get in there and it’s going to be easy whatever,'” Ariana told E! News in 2021. “But it’s so hard. [The other coaches] are so seasoned and so great at it.”

Still, she did love being surrounded by her fellow vocalists, gushing that it “felt so amazing so far being a part of The Voice.”

“I love everybody’s energy so much,” Ariana added. “Being able to work with Kelly and John and Blake—it’s been so informative and I’m learning so much.”

Now, learn a little about her by reliving her evolution below..,

(E! and The Voice are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)

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Glam Girl

Ariana Grande dazzled in a salmon pink dress at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. This look made her vibrant red hair pop!

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Darling Diva

The Sam & Cat star stunned in a charming white mini-dress at the 2011 Grammy Awards. She paired her simple, yet striking outfit with sparkly gold heels and dainty jewelry pieces.

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Hot, Hot, Hot

Looking like a modern-day Jessica Rabbit with her blinding Dolce & Gabbana red dress, Ariana shimmered at the 2013 American Music Awards.

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Vintage Vibes

Serving fans retro charm in her custom Kenley Collins dress, the Scream Queens actress looked perfectly polished at the 2013 Style Awards.

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Ray of Sunshine

The “Dangerous Woman” singer made a splash at the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Matching the orange carpet, Grande wore a vibrant mini-dress and pairs it with white pumps and a whimsical clutch.

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Dashing in Black

Ariana oozed with old Hollywood glamour at the 2014 American Music Awards. She opted for a floor-length black lace gown from MT Costello.

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White-Hot

Wearing a white gown with silver lamé mesh at the 2015 Grammy Awards, Ariana shined as bright as the flashing lights on the red carpet.

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Effortlessly Elegant

Beaming in a floral beaded, peplum mini-dress at the 2015 American Music Awards, Ariana stunned in this statement-making piece from Giambattista Valli.

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Vision in White

Ariana made a bold fashion choice wearing an all-white ensemble at KISS FM in 2015. While most are scared to get an outfit like that dirty, the Nickelodeon alum wasn’t afraid to take that risk!

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Penchant for Pantsuits

Ditching the usual dress at the 2016 American Music Awards, the “Problem” artist opted for a sexy corset top and elegant white pants.

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Oversized Overalls

Ariana rocked a funky fresh outfit at the 2016 Hairspray Live! press junket. She sizzled in oversized overalls, a bralette and a bedazzled choker necklace.

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Royal Blues

Ariana brought the heat to the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Her Atelier Versace dress highlighted her playful side with its unique cut-out design and bright colors.

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God Is a Woman

Ariana took fans to church with her Sistine Chapel-inspired dress at the 2018 Met Gala. Megan McCluskey designed the gown in keeping with event’s theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”

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Cotton Candy Dream

Ariana looked like a cotton candy dream in her pastel pink ensemble at the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango event. Giving us ’90s nostalgia, she rocked platinum sneakers, matching ankle socks and an oversized sweater that states, “girls girls girls.”

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Lavender “Loofah”

The “7 Rings” singer looked regal and elegant in her custom Christian Siriano dress, which she perfectly dubbed the “loofah of the year” lewk. Of course, she tied her outfit together by wearing her signature thigh-high boots.

SIlver Siren

Not only did the pop star turned heads with two outfit changes at the 2020 Grammys red carpet, but her platinum blonde pony was all anyone could talk about at the time.

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Curly Sue

Ariana said thank u, next to her signature high pony with a selfie that showed off her natural curls in 2020.

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13 Going on 30

The “Positions” singer channeled Jennifer Garner‘s 13 Going on 30 character in 2021.

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Blonde Beauty

The Wicked actress debuted a dramatic blonde look in October 2022.

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Wickedly Good

Ariana channeled Glinda the Good Witch in a pink Giambattista Valli gown at the 2024 Oscars.

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Goddess of the Garden

For the 2024 Met Gala, which had a “Garden of Time” dress code to celebrate the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit, Ariana wore an ethereal white gown from Loewe featuring a mother of pearl bodice—a nod to her birthstone—and long chiffon skirt.