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The Voice USA signs up Usher and Shakira as temporary coaches

The Voice USA has enlisted music stars Usher and Shakira as new coaches.

They will replace Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green on the show's spring 2013 series, with the original duo expected to return in autumn that year.

The move comes so that Aguilera and Green can head out on tour without the constraints of filming The Voice. Executive producer Mark Burnett said:

"Having award-winning artists as coaches means they need to be able to tour. Whether in the red chair or on tour, our coaches have their chairs for life. This is exactly why, after three seasons, we needed to allow them to rotate out so they can get on the road amongst their fans."

He continued: "Meanwhile, we're incredibly excited to have singular artists like Usher and Shakira joining the fold."

Christina Aguilera meanwhile, who has been a coach on the show since its first series in 2011, said that she couldn't commit to a year long filming cycle due to the impending release of her new album 'Lotus'. She said:

"Since this year NBC and The Voice have decided to tape back-to-back seasons, requiring a full-year commitment, it is important for me to take season four off, allowing me to support my music that my fans have been waiting for. By pursuing my first passion of music during the break, I am also able to come back and offer even more to my team on The Voice in the future."

 

 

 

Watch the video for Usher's 'Dive' below: