( CNN ) -- There is good news and bad news for CeeLo Green fans . The `` Crazy '' singer says he will not be returning to NBC 's competition show `` The Voice , '' but fans may still be able to catch him in other projects . Green told Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Wednesday that he will miss being on the singing series . `` I 'm going to continue my relationship with NBC , '' he said . `` I have a television show development deal with them as well and hopefully some other talk show opportunities for later in the year . But yeah , I 'm going to miss 'The Voice ' too . '' Green appeared on the talk show along with singer Lionel Richie , with whom he will be touring . Green has continued to make music while on `` The Voice , '' and like many fans , DeGeneres thought he was only taking a break from his mentoring duties on the show . But it turns out Green is not coming back to the show at all . `` I do n't want to wear out my welcome there , '' he said . `` I have so many other things I want to do . '' Green also posted a message to fans on on his website . `` The Voice has been an immensely enjoyable experience for me and I can only hope I have enriched the lives of our viewers , the contestants , and the many friends I made there , '' the message said . `` I will always be there in spirit . Meanwhile , NBC and I plan to continue our relationship with several new co-ventures including a new music show , while we also explore our ideas for me to create and host a new show of my own . '' In addition to reportedly working on a new album , the singer has had some legal woes . In October , Green pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of giving the drug ecstasy to a woman who had accused him of sexually assaulting her . Prosecutors declined to pursue rape charges , but the drug case is pending .
Green tells Ellen DeGeneres he is leaving `` The Voice '' He and Lionel Richie are working together . A source close to the singer says that while they have not yet decided on a new project, it will be soon.