'They're real mean': Reba McEntire theatens to quit 'The Voice' if she doesn't get 'a lot more respect'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Reba McEntire is ready to press the eject button on her new coaching position at 'The Voice', according to a sensational report that claimed it left a bad taste in her mouth.

As per an insider, "She didn't realize how double-crossing it all was. It's been a shock, to put it mildly, as reported by RadarOnline.com

Reba McEntire took over from coach Blake Shelton

The country singer took over for former coach Blake Shelton, joining returning powerhouses John Legend, Niall Horan, and Gwen Stefani for Season 24.

McEntire said herself in a teaser released by NBC, "Am I supposed to like y'all? Be mean to you? Is there something that I need to know to let me win?"

McEntire adds, "The blind auditions were so much harder than I thought they were gonna be. They block you and it's just so devious," she confessed. "They're real mean. Especially Gwen."

'The Voice' coaches 'kiss up' to Reba McEntire backstage

According to the National Enquirer, McEntire's fellow coaches "kiss up" to her behind the scenes but can become uber competitive once filming begins.

Insider said, "Reba came on board with high hopes and the best intentions but she's sick of it already, She realizes they're all phonies and she's had to get sneaky just to be heard — and that's not her style."

Reba McEntire demands 'lot more respect'

The insider adds, "She's demanding a whole lot more respect or she'll throw their contract in their faces and hightail it back to Nashville."

The source added, "What's happening around her on The Voice just confirms what a snakepit Hollywood is. Reba is just a simple country gal at heart."

The 'Consider Me Gone' singer joined the Voice team after Shelton's 23-season run ended in October 2022.

Blake Shelton's tribute to 'The Voice'

Blake Shelton had the opposite to say when leaving the show. He paid tribute, saying, "This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me. It's been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew and catering people, you are the best."

He added, "It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week."

He says, "I've made lifelong bonds with Carson [Daily] and every single one of my fellow coaches over the years, including my wife, Gwen Stefani! It wouldn't happen without you!"