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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. 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 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 audi.

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