“The Voice” contestant Tanner Frick unexpectedly leaves the show

Continue as remaining participants The voice As the Knockouts round began on Monday, host Carson Daly delivered surprising news: Tanner Frick had left the competition.

This was a big deal, because to get this far, Frick had not only fought his way onto the NBC reality competition in the first place, but he had also come out on top with his version of Morgan Wallen’s “Thought You Should Know.” four Coaches – Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani. This is a big confirmation.

After selecting McEntire as his coach, Frick competed against fellow country artist Tate Renner in the Battles round, singing “Need a Favour” by Jelly Roll. Although Frick lost this round, Bublé brought him in for his team.

Cut to the Knockouts news, as Daly simply noted that Frick, a 26-year-old from Manchester, Tennessee, “left the competition after rehearsals.”

EW has reached out to both the show and Frick for comment.

Frick’s departure became public the same day he posted a TikTok of himself singing a song in a recording booth with the lyrics “Ain’t nobody want me anyway.” He captioned it with the same words.

Frick was highly sought after by the music professionals who serve as coaches on the NBC reality competition. Bublé said he decided to add him to his team because he needed a country singer.

“Tanner Frick was a big win for me,” Bublé said after stealing from Frick. “It’s a former four-chair turn and a piece of the puzzle I didn’t have.”

Fans wished Frick well in his TikTok post, with some suspecting he left the series because of a record deal. They were sad to see him go.

Nevertheless, the competition continues The voicewhich airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

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