'The Voice' season 15: Fan favorite Cody Ray Raymond quits the show due to personal issues

Kelly Clarkson announced on Monday night's episode that Raymond's fans would have to bid their goodbyes to the Air Force veteran.
PUBLISHED OCT 30, 2018

During Monday's premiere of the Knockout Rounds on 'The Voice' season 15 viewers saw the sad departure of fan-favorite Cody Ray Raymond without even getting to hear him sing for one last time. Kelly Clarkson announced on Monday night's episode that Raymond fans would have to bid their goodbyes to the Air Force veteran. Prior to Kelly's announcement, Raymond took to Instagram and released a statement stating that he is leaving due to personal matters, but he and his family are fine. "Fans, friends, and new supporters, I want to thank you all for the love sent my way with my journey on The Voice so far, but due to personal matters, I’ve had to come back to my roots and end this chapter," he wrote. " I’m okay and my family is okay. But stay tuned for new music with these fellas. Sending love back 🙌🏼❤️🎸." 

RELATED TOPICS THE VOICE (2011)

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The final season of 'The Boys' will feature two prominent 'Gen V' stars, in addition to Billy Butcher's last stand.
7 hours ago
'The Testaments' is adapted from the sequel novel of the same name by author Margaret Atwood and takes place four years after the original show.
7 hours ago
'Disinherited' will see Pedretti and Allen play two sisters whose lives take an unexpected turn following an unexpected inheritance.
8 hours ago
Jon Hamm's Andrew Cooper faces a considerable challenge with the arrival of a new neighbor in Westmont Village in 'Your Friends & Neighbors' Season 2.
8 hours ago
'Vladimir' leaves viewers buzzing after its ambiguous finale, as Rachel Weisz’s character confronts obsession, betrayal, and a shocking twist.
10 hours ago
Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton dated briefly before marrying in secret, only to end up divorced, however, 'One Chicago' brings them back together.
11 hours ago
With 'The Beauty' finishing its run on Wednesday, the focus has now turned to whether FX will renew the horror comedy for a second season.
12 hours ago
‘Ted’ Season 1's success saw the streamer renew the dramedy for Season 2, but Seth MacFarlane gave a disappointing update on the show's future.
14 hours ago
Patrick John Flueger's character was last seen on the show last October, after which he was unavailable to take on cases due to a family emergency
15 hours ago
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 6 will continue to focus on Janine and the other teachers as they navigate life in a Philadelphia public school
16 hours ago