Current:Home > ContactHere's What Happened on Blake Shelton's Final Episode of The Voice -Finovate
Here's What Happened on Blake Shelton's Final Episode of The Voice
View
Date:2025-04-16 06:11:27
It's the end of an era for The Voice.
After 23 seasons as a coach on the NBC singing competition, Blake Shelton is officially saying goodbye. So did the "God's Country" singer—the most-winning coach in the TV show's 12-year history with nine champs in total—take home one final win during the May 23 season finale?
Unfortunately for Blake, that's a no. But lucky for Team Niall Horan, the "Heaven" singer's mentee Gina Miles was crowned the season 23 winner.
Going into the finale performances, team Blake had an advantage with two performers left standing: NOIVAS and Grace West. Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson cheered on her remaining performer D.Smooth as Chance the Rapper rooted for Sorelle and Niall applauded the now-winner, Gina.
Country singer Grace belted out renditions of new Voice coach Reba McEntire's "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" and Patsy Cline's "She's Got You" while NOIVAS rocked the house with Lenny Kravitz's "Fly Away" and Chris Stapleton's "Cold."
Trio of sisters Sorelle gave their own spin on Lady Gaga's "Million Reasons" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. As for Gina, she sang, "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor and Taylor Swift's "Style." But the classics didn't stop there as D.Smooth performed Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do for Love" and Johnny Gill's "My, My, My."
Earlier this year, Blake shared insight into why he chose to hang up his hat as coach more than a decade after the show's inception.
"I think I was close to calling it a day right when COVID hit," Blake said during a February interview with the TODAY show. "And then, because of COVID, I didn't want to walk away from the show and leave everybody in a bind. I mean, this show changed my life."
As for what he thinks about his replacement Reba? There simply couldn't be a better fit.
"I'm excited about Reba coming on board," Shelton exclusively told E! News during the May 16 episode. "It's kind of meant to be I think. From the versions of the story that I've heard, she was the original coach that they wanted here on The Voice to be the country representation. So, now that I've had my run, for her to finally get the job that she was meant to have to begin with, it will be fun."
(E!, NBC and Today are part of the NBCUniversal family.)
Get the drama behind the scenes. Sign up for TV Scoop!veryGood! (62)
Related
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve
- NFL Saturday doubleheader: What to know for Bengals-Steelers, Bills-Chargers matchups
- King Charles III’s annual Christmas message from Buckingham Palace includes sustainable touches
- Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
- US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?
- Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals: Every 'Home Alone' movie, definitively ranked
- Alabama woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twin girls — on 2 different days
- California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
- Florida woman captures Everglades alligator eating python. Wildlife enthusiasts rejoice
Ranking
- Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
- British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug
- Michigan State freshman point guard shot in leg while on holiday break in Illinois
- First child flu death of season reported in Louisiana
- Krispy Kreme offers a free dozen Grinch green doughnuts: When to get the deal
- Post-flight feast: Study suggests reindeer vision evolved to spot favorite food
- Morocoin Favors the North American Cryptocurrency Market
- Cummins agrees to pay record $1.67 billion penalty for modified engines that created excess emissions
Recommendation
McKinsey to pay $650 million after advising opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales
Colorado releases additional 5 gray wolves as part of reintroduction effort
Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses GOP-drawn legislative maps in major redistricting case
Georgia snags star running back Trevor Etienne from SEC rival through transfer portal
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Reality sets in for Bengals in blowout loss to Mason Rudolph-led Steelers
Woman who was shot in the head during pursuit sues Missississippi’s Capitol Police
France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel