Blake Shelton’s team on The Voice Season 23 was unexpectedly down one member last week when Alex Whalen quit the competition. The London-born singer was supposed to compete in a Battle against Neil Salsich, but Shelton and host Carson Daly revealed that Whalen had left the show due to “personal reasons.” In a recent YouTube video, Whalen elaborated on his departure. Read more about Whalen and check out his explanation video below.
Who is Alex Whalen?
As noted in his bio on NBC’s website, Whalen, 43, moved from London to the U.S. with his wife in 2015. He couldn’t legally work without a visa, so he focused on developing his music hobby. A few years later, Whalen and his wife moved from South Carolina to Florida, where he has been working gigs at several beach bars. However, he wanted to do more with his music, so he auditioned for The Voice Season 23.
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