GWEN Stefani has turned her back on her band for now after she pocketed a hefty paycheck for returning to The Voice.

The singer has been a coach on the NBC competition show for seven non-consecutive seasons and is returning for her eighth.

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Gwen Stefani chose to return to The Voice as a coach for one season over touring with her band, No DoubtCredit: Getty

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No Doubt reunited in April 2024 during a headlining act at Coachella and fan demand for a reunion tour roseCredit: Getty

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According to an insider, Gwen took $13 million to return to The Voice and turned down touring, even though the band hasn’t toured in 12 yearsCredit: Getty
She will coach alongside Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Buble for Season 26.

However, Gwen will not return for Season 27, as Michael, Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend, and Adam Levine will take over the chairs.

A source exclusively explained to The U.S. Sun that Gwen, 54, is taking home $13 million on the upcoming season of The Voice.

Insiders claim No Doubt was planning to head out on the road after their Coachella Festival double weekend critically acclaimed headlining show.

They were offered gigs across the country after their comeback sparked huge fan interest.

No Doubt has not toured in 12 years, but the plan fell through, which led Gwen to return to The Voice.

The source also revealed that Gwen felt like she “didn’t need the band” because she “lands many solo gigs playing their old hits alone.”

“She gets private bookings all the time to do solo gigs and of course she plays those songs. It is a business decision really. ‘Go to work and take in all the cash on your own or split it several ways?’” the source said.

NO REUNION FOR NO DOUBT?

“No Doubt’s triumphant Coachella performances was discussed as a relaunching pad for the band,” a source claimed.

“They worked so hard for months to deliver the perfect show and return the magic to the audience.”

Gwen Stefani leaves fans ‘ugly crying’ after singer reunites with No Doubt at Coachella as they beg band to ‘go on tour’
“The desire initially was Gwen and the band to use that platform to keep playing beyond Coachella on a tour, but the plan fell apart,” the insider continued.

“But there was talk of tensions between members and managers around going back out and trying to work around everyone’s schedules.”

The insider went on to claim Gwen had the biggest offer to return to NBC, so she decided to go her separate ways and return to TV.

However, what she would earn with No Doubt on two months of a tour would be the same amount that she is earning from The Voice.

A rep for Gwen has not responded to The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.

A rep for NBC declined to comment regarding the salary.

REMAINS A MENTOR

Despite Gwen taking a few seasons off, she was still a mentor for many past contestants.

Former contestant Jay Allen spoke about Gwen at the Keep Memory Alive 27th annual Power of Love gala in Las Vegas.

He said she and her husband, Blake Shelton, are good human beings.

They advised him on career choices and supported his fundraising work.

No Doubt Members

No Doubt is a rock band that formed in California in 1986. Gwen Stefani is the founding member, who has stayed with the band. Other have come and gone. Find out who was in the band that penned hits like Don’t Speak, Just a Girl, and more.

Gwen Stefani – backing vocals, 1986 to 1988; lead vocals, 1988–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present

Tom Dumont – guitar, 1988–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present

Tony Kanal – bass, 1987–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present

Adrian Young – drums, percussion, 1989–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present

Gabrial McNair – current touring musician, trombone, backing vocals, 1993–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present; keyboards, percussion, 1995–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present; additional guitar, 2009–2015, 2024–present

Stephen Bradley – current touring musician, trumpet, backing vocals, 1995–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present; keyboards, percussion, 2000–2004, 2009–2015, 2024–present

Past members include

Eric Stefani – keyboards, piano, backing vocals (1986–1995)
John Spence – lead vocals (1986–1987; died 1987)
Alan Meade – trumpet, backing vocals (1986–1987); lead vocals (1987–1988)
Tony Meade – saxophone (1986–1988)
Jerry McMahon – guitar (1986–1988)
Chris Leal – bass (1986–1987)
Chris Webb – drums, percussion (1986–1989)
Gabriel Gonzalez – trumpet (1986–1992)

Jay said their “care and kindness are real.”

Season 3 winner Cassadee Pope said Gwen and Blake, 48, are both “awesome and so genuine.”

“I appreciate their authenticity,” she said.

There was talk of tensions between members [of No Doubt] and managers around going back out and trying to work around everyone’s schedules.

a source for The U.S. Sun

“I learned how to decide when you want to share things and when you don’t.”

“They have taken their power back. That is protecting their relationship in a way,” Cassadee ended.

Gwen will return on Season 26 of The Voice this fall.

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However, an insider revealed that Gwen would’ve made the same amount in two months of a tour that she is taking for The Voice, which is $13 millionCredit: Getty

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The singer will coach alongside Reba McEntire (above), Snoop Dogg, and Michael Buble on Season 26Credit: Getty

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An insider claimed to The U.S. Sun that there was tension between members and managers about reuniting and trying to get the band’s schedule to alignCredit: Getty