A surprise finals conclusion elicited heated reactions, with fans taking to social media to challenge the outcome. “The Voice” Season 27 concluded on March 20, 2025, with Adam David of Team Michael Bublé winning the top prize following a season of remarkable performances. However, as the confetti fell, not all supporters cheered. Jadyn Cree (Team Bublé) took fifth place, followed by Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam Levine) in fourth.
Renzo (Team John Legend), largely regarded as a frontrunner, finished third, with Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea Ballerini) coming in second. David’s triumph sparked quick emotions online. The conclusion honored all five finalists, but Renzo’s surprising third-place result became a target for criticism. His supporters felt the outcome did not reflect his performance. “He didn’t deserve to win…”
“Renzo was the best all season!!” one fan said. Another commented, “I don’t have to finish watching now. ” That said, Renzo was robbed.” One commenter went on to accuse the show of prejudice, saying, “This show is rigged for picking an old man instead of a young talented man who should have won.” Someone else agreed that Renzo deserved to win more than anyone.
However, not all of the reactions were critical. One fan replied, “Yes, America got it right; congratulations, Adam.” Another hailed David’s achievement and congratulated him and Bublé on their back-to-back wins. David chose to finish the competition with a subdued and intimate performance of Joe Cocker’s “You Are So Beautiful.” He began the song in silhouette, standing still as white light radiated behind him, gradually revealing his face.
Wearing a dark suit, he stood in the center of the stage, delivering his speech totally into the microphone with no dramatic movement. A live string band, situated behind him in soft lighting, backed up the performance with a delicate arrangement that complemented the song’s melancholy tone. Throughout the concert, David maintained a consistent presence, allowing the music and production to drive the mood. Bublé, his coach, observed from his chair, eyes closed and one hand lifted, as if completely engrossed in the situation. The whole setting eschewed spectacle, focusing on the vocals and the song’s calm power.
Adam David won America’s Instant Save vote just a week before the finals, securing his spot in the Top 5. The Voice announced the outcome on social media, stating that people voted to keep him in the competition. David’s triumph gave Team Bublé its second win in a row. The show recognized Sofronio Vasquez, another of Bublé’s performers, as Season 26 champion.
Vasquez won $100,000 and a record deal with her finale performances of Sia’s “Unstoppable” and “A Million Dreams” from the film “The Greatest Showman.” As the dust settles on Season 27’s emotional finale and the discussion over its outcome, the focus shifts to what comes next for the long-running competition series. The NBC show formally announced its coaching panel for Season 28 in a video released on its social media platforms on May 12, causing a stir.
A description of the announcement said, “Yes, you saw that right. “Introducing our Coaches for the Fall Season of The Voice…” A follow-up post asked fans which team they would join when the new season premieres later this year. Long-time fans reacted quickly to the lineup, expressing both delight and dissatisfaction with the coach pick. Several viewers flocked to the comments section to express their concerns, particularly over the rapper’s reappearance.
One user said, “Any but Snoop- won’t watch with him [sic]….” There were also comments indicating a shift in the show’s focus. A viewer made the observation, “I like Snoop but the show centered on him too much, it was like the Snoop Dog show.” Others expressed larger concerns about the show’s trajectory. One participant noted, “The Voice is rapidly declining. After what Adam did to Britton, I lost interest in this show.” A another comment read: “Another season not watching, can’t stand snoop and Reba [sic].”
Nonetheless, many supporters greeted the new lineup with enthusiasm. One person said, “For once, this is a fantastic panel of judges.” Another said, “I love this team! Perfect!” Several viewers were particularly pleased about Horan’s return. A spectator tweeted: “This looks like the best line up yahoo, #teamniall all the way of course [sic].” Another person wrote, “the way my jaw dropped seeing Niall back [sic]!!”
As “The Voice” prepares to debut its new season, returning coaches Dogg and Bublé provide insights from their time on the show. Dogg reflected on his Blind Auditions debut in Season 26, explaining how he approached the process with diligent observation. “My strategy was to look, listen, and learn,” the 53-year-old rapper explained of his first day of Blind Auditions. “First and foremost, I’m glad they didn’t make me go first [during Blinds].” They made me go second or third, so I could observe the other coaches and see what they did.”
“And then once I understood that, I could add some Snoop-ism to the situation, as far as my conversation and my lingo, to the Artist to try to get them to come home,” according to him.
Bublé also discussed his experience from the same season. He acknowledged that Blind Auditions were a unique challenge for him. “To be honest, it’s not one of my strengths. It’s difficult to argue for yourself in that way. And when I did, I attempted to do so with levity, to be self-deprecating, and to believe that you could break down boundaries that way.”
“It would have been more difficult for me in previous seasons when there was a different atmosphere, like more of an edge of coaches fighting one other. But I was trying to be real, to convince them that I might be able to help them, and to use humor to break down those barriers. Because my father always said, ‘If you’re good, you don’t have to tell people,'” the 49-year-old Canadian singer explained.
Bublé’s attitude seemed to resonate, as his teammate Vasquez went on to win Season 26. His victory represented a solid performance for Team Bublé, raising expectations for the forthcoming season. McEntire, who also served as a coach in Season 26, highlighted the weight of taking over the role previously held by Blake Shelton.
In a 2023 interview with Newsweek, she discussed what that transformation entailed. “No one can replace Blake Shelton. He has a big personality and is a nice person. I’m simply getting in there and having fun while representing country music as best I can.” She also explained her coaching style, which emphasizes encouragement over criticism.
“I cannot be a harsh judge. I mean, when I turned down The Voice 15 years ago, I said, ‘I can’t tell someone that they’re terrible.’ I can’t say to someone, ‘Well, will your mama meet you at the bus station? Because you’re leaving home, I can’t do that.” Reba McEntire revealed that she has been learning from other coaches, such as John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and Horan.
“Every day that we’re working on The Voice, I’m learning more from them how to let ’em down easy if they don’t get picked up, coach ’em, and if you can give them any advice whatsoever… give them advice and encourage them to come back,” she went on. Horan, who will also return for Season 28, made an impression in Season 23, which began in March 2023.
Speaking to an NBC Insider about his colleague coach Kelly Clarkson, he stated, “Ooh, my biggest competition this year is definitely Kelly.” We share very similar musical interests and vocal preferences. Yeah, I think she’ll be a huge threat to me. Horan expressed enthusiasm about coaching emerging artists. “I love finding new talent online and things, so I really wanted to get involved and find a new crop of talent that we can nurture and make careers of,” according to him.
“I’m thrilled to win this. I’ve assembled an incredible crew with crazy talent. I didn’t press my buzzer every time since I was quite particular about who I wanted on my squad. I wanted all various types of artists and genres; all I needed was character,” said the 31-year-old Irish singer.
With Season 28’s coaching panel now fully revealed, “The Voice” continues to combine new talent with returning expertise. As excitement grows and fan reactions emerge, the stage is set for another season of high-stakes performances, strong personalities, and shifting relationships among the coaches.