ET on NBC Adam Levine's return to The Voice was a matter of timing. Speaking with PEOPLE at a junket ahead of the season 27 premiere of the singing competition show, the Maroon 5 frontman detailed his time away from the show — and revealed the reason behind his return.

Adam Levine returns as a coach on "The Voice" tonight after a five-year break. Here’s what led to his departure and why he’s back in the iconic red chair.

The Voice Season 27 kicks off with a major return as Adam Levine gets back into the judge's chair. The premiere offers plenty of surprises and twists!

After 10 seasons, The Voice‘s second-longest-serving coach, Adam Levine, is finally back in his red swivel chair. But with Levine’s return also comes answers about his time on the NBC reality TV singing competition - and why he really left in the first place all those years ago.