Why did Mor Ilderton quit ‘The Voice’ Season 26? Singer becomes 2nd contestant to exit NBC show abruptly

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mor Ilderton has become another contestant to abruptly leave Season 26 of ‘The Voice’.

Before him, Tanner Frick, who was on Michael Buble's team, left the reality show after doing rehearsals for the Knockouts, as reported by Parade.

The 20-year-old was on Gwen Stefani‘s team. But on November 18, she shared that he had exited.

Stefani told Mega Mentor star Sting, “We had Mor, who I stole, but he had to go home, so it's just gonna be the two of them,” while introducing the contestants for the next round of Knockouts, as per Entertainment Weekly.

Mor Ilderton set to release his own song post ‘The Voice’

Though Mor Ilderton has quit ‘The Voice’ without any explanation as of yet, he has not left music.

The folk singer posted a teaser of a new single called 'Stranger' on his Instagram page that will release on November 22.

He can be heard singing, “Where were you through all my anger / and all my days in pain / you feel just like a stranger / I don’t even know your name anymore,” as the caption read, “Stranger OUT this Friday! #folkpop #altfolk #singersongwriter #for you.”

Also, in an earlier social media share, Ilderton noted, “Yo i’m mor!!! You may know me from this season of NBC the voice.”

“If not, I'm a folk artist out of wv and I’m releasing a single nov 22nd called stranger and it’s the song that’s playing now! Come along this journey with me,” he added.

Netizens show support to Mor Ilderton, call his voice ‘undeniably awesome’

Many people commented below his Instagram posts as a user asked, “Are you done on the voice?”

The second user commented, “Why are you not on the voice anymore? You were my favorite!!!”

The third one shared, “I think it’s selfish for someone to take a spot away from someone else if they’re just going to quit.”

“You were one of my favorites on the Voice. But I wish you well my friend. Your voice is undeniably awesome,” a fan of Ilderton wrote.

Another one mentioned, “Sure miss you!! I was sad to learn you dropped from the voice. It makes me wonder what’s going on behind the scenes with both you and Tanner dropping out. I will be watching for your awesome talent though. ((Hugs))❤️🙏.”

“You need a producer, mate. Vocals great, melodies great. Big talent just need someone who can put it together for you and make it all feel together,” a comment read.

Another comment said, “Wish you luck, but you were on a stage fie the World to get to know you.”

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