Christina Aguilera won’t return for season nine of The Voice, but will once again be replaced by Gwen Stefani instead. Stefani appeared on season seven of The Voice.

Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, and Pharrell Williams have all signed back on to The Voice, and will round out the season nine panel of coaches on the popular singing competition show.

Gwen Stefani issued a statement about replacing Christina Aguilera on Wednesday.

“I can’t believe I get to return to The Voice,” she said. “It’s so inspiring to be around such incredible talent and music. I’m looking forward to working again with Adam, Blake and Pharrell. I love those guys.”

.@GwenStefani Returning to @NBCTheVoice as Judge, Replacing Christina Aguilera (@xtina) http://t.co/vzTlEV2Lqd pic.twitter.com/eARUxnRCO1

— TheWrap (@TheWrap) June 10, 2015

Carson Daily is also returning to The Voice to serve as host.

As with the last time Gwen Stefani appeared on The Voice, it isn’t certain whether Christina Aguilera is leaving the show for good or simply taking another year off.

Shakira filled Christina Aguilera’s shoes during season six of the show.

.@gwenstefani hollas back to @NBCTheVoice! She'll take @xtina's chair next season. http://t.co/WKNJgm6U8L pic.twitter.com/Yn2T59nkaz

— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) June 10, 2015

Are you a Christina Aguilera fan–with regard to her serving in the capacity of a coach on The Voice? Or do you prefer when someone sits in for her for a season? Are you among those thrilled to learn Gwen Stefani is returning for season nine?