Kelly Clarkson Joins ‘The Voice’ As a Season 14 Coach

The original American Idol Kelly Clarkson is officially heading to The Voice!

The pop superstar will face-off against her longtime friend Blake Shelton as a coach to singing hopefuls for Season 14 of the NBC hit show.

“I’m so excited to join ‘The Voice’ at NBC,” Clarkson said (quote via Variety). “We’ve gone back and forth about a role as a coach for years, but the timing hasn’t been right until now. I have always loved appearing on the show as an adviser or performer and established an amazing relationship with the network during my Christmas special. I can’t wait to turn my chair and see the faces of up-and-coming artists and provide them with the help and support they’ve needed to break into the industry. Watch out Shelton, I’m comin’ to win!!”

“Kelly has been a part of ‘The Voice’ family for many years as an adviser and performer. We are thrilled she has chosen to join us as a coach to mentor the next generation through our unique vocal boot camp,” said Paul Telegdy, president, alternative and reality group, NBC Entertainment. “Every time Kelly Clarkson sings you are reminded what an incredible voice really is. We are looking forward to the sound of Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Voice.’”

Shelton announced the news with a Facebook live, where he called up his future competitor up on FaceTime.

Recently, rumors have been swirling over Clarkson’s possible ties to the American Idol reboot as a judge. With this announcement, that scenario is likely off the table (for now) as season 14 of The Voice will likely resume when Idol begins.

The news comes just on the heels of The Voice’s coach announcement for Season 13 where Miley Cyrus will return for her second season and fellow American Idol alumni Jennifer Hudson will join the ranks.

Season 14, with Clarkson, Shelton and Adam Levine (with a fourth coach yet to be revealed) will begin in Spring 2018.