The EGOT has landed!
On Thursday, NBC announced thatJohn Legendwould be joiningThe Voiceas a judge for season 16, which airs this spring.
“I’m thrilled to join the coaches ofThe Voice.,” Legend said in a press release about the exciting news.
“I’ve been a guest and mentor on the show multiple times and I’m so excited to discover talented singers and help them make the most of their gift. I hope the world is ready for #TeamJL,” he added.
Legend will be replacing hostJennifer Hudsonand joiningKelly Clarksonand long-running hostsAdam LevineandBlake Shelton.
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Legend previously appeared on the show as an advisor to Levine’s team in 2017.
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The “All of Me” singer’s exciting news comes just days after Legend becameone of the youngestpeople — and first African-American male — to achieve EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) status.
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Legend, 39, won his first Emmy for co-producing NBC’sJesus Christ Superstar Live.
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“We inspire each other,” he explained. “She inspires my songs, she inspires me to want to be a better husband and a better father. We support each other fully in everything that we do. I root for her in her career and everything she’s doing. And I expect that she’ll be up here winning Emmys herself for all the awesome work that she does.”
Legend, who played Jesus in the NBC live production, is also nominated for outstanding actor in a limited series or movie, which will be announced during the Primetime Emmys next week.
source: people.com
