Shakira, the popular pop singer, has announced that she will be leaving NBC’s television singing competition program “The Voice” after just one season as a judge. The decision comes as she wishes to prioritize spending more time with her family, particularly her infant child, and focus on completing her upcoming album.

In an interview with entertainment news outlet “Access Hollywood” following a recent episode of “The Voice,” Shakira expressed her struggle with leaving her young baby and her desire to be present for him. She also mentioned her intention to work on her next album during this period. However, Shakira did not rule out the possibility of returning to the show in future seasons.

It is expected that singer Christina Aguilera will rejoin the panel of judges for the show in the fall, following a one-season break. This season, Shakira and R&B singer Usher were added as judges, replacing Aguilera and singer Cee Lo Green, who had been part of the panel since the show’s inception in 2011, alongside country singer Blake Shelton and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.

Shakira, known for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” welcomed her first child, son Milan, with her partner, Spanish soccer player Gerard Pique, in January. The current season of “The Voice” is set to conclude on June 18, and the show typically garners an average audience of 14 million viewers for its two weekly episodes.