Former 'The Voice' Judges Usher, CeeLo Green Are Banned From Returning To The Show: Here’s Why

Usher, CeeLo Green
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If there are former "The Voice" judges fans really want to see again on the show, Usher and CeeLo Green will never be allowed.

This is because these two "scandal-scarred" stars are "no longer" welcome.

Usher served as a coach in the fourth and sixth seasons, while CeeLo has been a cast member from the show's debut, with Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and Adam Levine. He appeared in four seasons, from the first to the third, with the fifth being his final.

While other judges like as Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, and Shakira all left and were greeted with wide arms when they returned, Radar Online reports that Usher and CeeLo Green will not be called back.

A well-placed insider claimed, "It's a great, high-profile, high-paying gig."

In 2014, CeeLo Green, a Grammy-winning singer and former judge on the TV show "The Voice," pleaded no contest to a charge of furnishing a controlled substance. The charge stemmed from a 2012 incident in which he allegedly slipped ecstasy into a woman's drink without her knowledge while the two were dining at a Los Angeles restaurant.

The woman later reported feeling dizzy and waking up the following day in his bed with no memory of how she got there. CeeLo was initially charged with sexual assault, but those charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

By pleading no contest, the "Forget You" singer did not admit guilt but agreed to accept the punishment for the charge. He was sentenced to three years of probation, 45 days of community service, and ordered to complete 52 Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

In 2017, several news outlets reported that Usher Raymond, the Grammy-winning R&B singer, had settled a lawsuit with a woman who claimed he had exposed her to herpes without disclosing his diagnosis.

The woman, who filed the lawsuit under the pseudonym "Jane Doe," alleged that she had unprotected sex with Usher and contracted herpes.

She further claimed that the "Confessions" singer had not informed her that he was infected with the virus, violating California law.

Usher initially denied the allegations and filed a motion to dismiss the case but later settled with the woman for $1.1 million. The settlement terms included a confidentiality agreement, which means neither party can discuss the details of the case publicly.

The insider added, "I think CeeLo and Usher figured once a little time passed, they'd be asked back. They've been banned for life.

The upcoming "The Voice" season will see Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper, and Niall Horan on the show.

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