Why Did Tanner Frick Quit The Voice Before Knockouts?

During the Knockouts round of The Voice, host Carson Daly dropped a bombshell: Tanner Frick had left the competition. This was a big shock, especially since Frick had made such a strong impression throughout the season. His audition—a heartfelt rendition of Morgan Wallen's "Thought You Should Know"—had earned him the rare feat of getting all four coaches to turn their chairs, including Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Gwen Stefani. It was clear that Frick had something special.

After choosing Reba McEntire as his mentor, Frick went on to the Battles round, where he faced off against fellow country singer Tate Renner. The two performed Jelly Roll's "Need a Favor," but despite his best effort, Frick lost the battle. Fortunately for him, Michael Bublé swooped in and snagged him for his team, calling Frick a "huge win" and a much-needed addition to his roster.

But just as things were heating up in the Knockouts, Carson Daly revealed that Frick had decided to leave the show after rehearsals. The reason for his sudden exit remains unclear, and Entertainment Weekly has reached out to both Frick and the show for further details.

Coincidentally, on the same day as the announcement, Frick posted a cryptic TikTok video where he sang a song with the lyric, "Ain't nobody want me anyway," which he also used as the caption. This led some fans to speculate that he might have left to pursue a recording contract or another music opportunity.

Though he had only recently been stolen by Bublé, the Canadian crooner expressed how valuable Frick was to his team. "Tanner Frick was a huge win for me," Bublé said. "That's a former four-chair turn and a piece of the puzzle I didn't have."

Fans were disappointed to see Frick go but wished him well in his future endeavors. His departure left a hole in the competition, but The Voice continues to roll on, airing Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.