Why Michael Buble REALLY wants out from The Voice as star plots major move to ‘leave the chaos behind’

The fan-favorite coach was faced with an ‘impossible’ choice

THE REAL reason Michael Buble wanted out of The Voice has been revealed as he plots a major new move, The U.S. Sun has learned.

The Home crooner has been dividing his time between Los Angeles, where The Voice films, and Vancouver, Canada, where he primarily resides with his wife, Luisana Lopilato, and their four children.

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Pictured: (l-r) Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, Reba McEntire, Carson Daly, Ariana Madix, Michael Bublé, Dylan Efron, on The VoiceCredit: Getty

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Michael Bublé at City of Hope’s 2025 Spirit of Life Gala held at Pacific Design Center on October 15, 2025 in West Hollywood, CaliforniaCredit: Getty
The international flight has apparently taken a toll on Michael, 50, as his grueling filming schedule calls for him to be away from his family for weeks at a time.

“Michael wants to focus on his family and is going to try to be in Canada much more full-time,” an insider told The U.S. Sun for his decision to step away from the singing competition series.

“His kids need him and he doesn’t want to be a typical celebrity-dad that is MIA. He wants to truly be there, for his wife too.

“He’s looking forward to leaving behind the chaos of Hollywood and the show’s filming schedule behind to focus on being home and being present.”

The insider added that the show’s demanding filming schedule made it “impossible” for him to have a normal show life.

“He can’t have both… being on the show and being there for his family full time,” they added.

The Voice films off-and-on throughout the entire year, depending on the season, at Universal Studios in Hollywood, California.

It’s roughly a 4-hour flight each way from Michael’s home in Vancouver, Canada to Los Angeles.

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Michael Buble’s wife and kids celebrate Christmas at homeCredit: Instagram/luisanalopilato
The Canadian singer resides near his hometown of Burnaby, British Columbia, with his wife-of-14-years, Luisana, and their kids Noah, 12, Elias, 9, Vida, 7, and Cielo, 3.

He has previously stated that moving to Los Angeles is “never going to happen” as he prefers his life in Canada for helping keep him “real” and “grounded.”

The Grammy-winner is also proud of his roots, and even has his kids attending the same schools he did when he was a young boy.

This comes just after The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that Michael was not planning on coming back to The Voice after wrapping season 28 last week.

On the most recent season, Michael was joined by fellow coaches Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, and Niall Horan.

And while Michael has become a fan-favorite on the show, his time in the spinning red chair has seemingly come to an end, according to insiders close to the singer.

“Michael [Buble] has already said that he’s done with the show after this season.

“It will be a big loss since he’s beloved there. Michael loves the show, he loves the crew, and it seems like he loves his job,” a production insider claimed.

However, the Home crooner is said to “struggle” being away from his family so much, and also has had issues with the online backlash.

“He said the fans’ negative comments have taken a toll on him and he needs to step away and take some time for himself and his family.”

Fans took notice of Michael’s odd behavior during the season 28 finale and predicted his time might be done for good.

“Was Bublé super emotional?? Is this for real his last season ever??” a fan wrote after the finale, mentioning Michael’s remark the night before about this being his last season on the show.

The Haven’t Met You Yet singer made the off-hand comment while praising his finalist, Jazz McKenzie’s performance during the first installment of the two-part finale.

“I wrote you last night, I told you you are the light … this is it. This is my last time here,” Michael shared while holding back tears.

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“I leave this show, and let me tell you, Jazz McKenzie, what a way to go. You are perfect.”

Michael didn’t elaborate on his comment, but he seemed to suggest he’s not planning to return as a coach or mentor on the singing competition show.

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Michael Buble gives back to his community in Vancouver, CanadaCredit: Instagram/michaelbuble

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Michael Bublé during the season 28 finale of The VoiceCredit: Getty