Inside the Love Lives of ‘The Voice’ Season 28 Coaches

Love Lives of “The Voice” Coaches Revealed

Season 28 of “The Voice” premiered on Sept. 22, and while fans tune in to watch Niall Horan, Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, and Snoop Dogg mentor aspiring singers, many are curious about the stars’ real-life romances.

The NBC singing competition, now in its 28th season, has produced countless memorable performances and championed winners under the guidance of its celebrity coaches. Off stage, the four stars have thriving relationships that range from new engagements to decades-long marriages. Here’s a closer look at the real-life partners of “The Voice” coaches.

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Reba McEntire & Fiancé Rex Linn

 

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Reba McEntire and actor Rex Linn have been together since 2020, though their history goes back much further. According to People, the pair first met in 1991 on the set of “The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw” but reconnected nearly three decades later.

The couple made their red carpet debut in November 2020 at the CMA Awards and have attended major events together since, including the Oscars and the ACM Awards. They’ve also worked on projects together, from the Lifetime movie “The Hammer” to the NBC sitcom “Happy’s Place.”

In September 2025, McEntire’s rep confirmed she and Linn were engaged after five years together.

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Niall Horan & Girlfriend Amelia Woolley

 

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Niall Horan has been linked to his girlfriend, Amelia Woolley, since 2020. They went public at a charity event in September 2021 and have been spotted at high-profile events like Wimbledon in 2025.

Though private about their relationship, Horan admitted Woolley inspired his third studio album, “The Show.” Speaking to Entertainment Tonight Canada in June 2023, he said Woolley was “taken aback” when she heard the songs. Asked by Bustle if he was madly in love, Horan replied, “That’s dead right.”

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Snoop Dogg & Wife Shante Broadus

 

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Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus’ love story goes back to high school. The pair went to prom together and married in 1997.

The rapper told People in 2024 that the key to their marriage is simple: “Find out what your companion loves the most and concentrate on doing it the most. That’s real love.”

Broadus became Snoop’s official manager in 2021, though he said she had been guiding his career behind the scenes since the beginning. In 2025, he honored her at the BET Awards, calling her his “everything.”

The couple has three children together — Corde, Cordell, and Cori — and are grandparents to eight.

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Michael Bublé & Wife Luisana Lopilato

 

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Michael Bublé has been married to Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato since 2011. The pair met in 2008, got engaged in 2010, and tied the knot in ceremonies in both Argentina and Canada.

Lopilato has been a creative influence on Bublé’s music. Speaking with People, Bublé shared his 2009 hit “Haven’t Met You Yet” was written about her, and she appeared in his 2022 video for “I’ll Never Not Love You.”

In an interview with Red magazine in 2023, Bublé shared the secret to their relationship: “More than anything, my wife and I understand that each other’s fulfillment is important.”

The couple has four children: Noah, Elias, Vida, and Cielo.

NBC’s long-running singing competition is still going strong; “The Voice” is coming back for Season 28 and it’s shaping up to be a good one.

‘The Voice 28’ recap: Niall Horan taunts Michael Bublé with Blake Shelton ‘three-peat’ clip

Niall Horan and Michael Bublé on The Voice
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The Voice Season 28 continued on Sept. 30 with the fourth installment of Blind Auditions. At the halfway point of the round, coaches Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg were growing concerned with the need to diversify their teams. Reba was anxious to step outside the country music box with her picks, but found herself fighting Snoop for an undeniable country voice. Meanwhile, Michael and Niall’s battle for “three-peat” supremacy waged on even when Michael hadn’t turned around for an artist Niall wanted.

In this first round, the coaches will have their backs turned to the auditioning artists. If they like what they’re hearing and are interested in working with the performers, the would-be coaches can press their button. If multiple coaches turn their chair, the artist chooses which team to join. This season, each coach has one block to keep another coach from claiming an artist. By the end of the round, each coach will have hand-picked 12 artists to join their team.

 

Read on for our The Voice 28 recap of the “Blind Auditions, Part 5” performances which aired Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 9 pm ET/PT on NBC.

Toni Lorene

Age: 28
Hometown: Houston
Song: “‘Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo
Chair turns: Reba, Niall, Snoop
Michael’s comments: “I don’t know why I didn’t turn … you’re wonderful.”
Niall’s comments: “I just love your confidence, you exude it … you absolutely nailed that.”
Reba’s comments: “I thought you did a great job. You’ve got a great range and I love your look.”
Snoop’s comments: “It took me a long time to turn because I was hearin’ R&B and soul in your voice, but I was hearin’ the music like kinda conflict it. … I would give you music fit for you.”
Result: Team Snoop

 

Austin Gilbert

Age: 25
Hometown: Eugene, Ore.
Song: “The Kind of Love We Make” by Luke Combs
Chair turns: Niall, Michael
Niall’s comments: “Great song choice, perfect for the show … great tone, a lot of power and can entertain at the same time.”
Reba’s comments: “I’m not desertin’ you, I already have country artists. … Let them fight over you and I will steal you later.”
Michael’s comments: “You’re too good of a singer and I’m tired of Niall winning everything. … You can’t make a wrong choice.”
Result: Team Michael

Kenny Iko

Age: 35
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Song: “Versace on the Floor” by Bruno Mars
Chair turns: Snoop, Niall
Snoop’s comments: “As far as my team is concerned, I don’t have nothin’ like you, I don’t have nothin’ look like you, feel like you, sound like you, act like you. You just fit and you sing for the ladies.”
Niall’s comments: “Great version of the song and some of those notes you were hittin’, Bruno didn’t even do on the record. … I wanna hear more of the falsetto coz when you were hittin’ that, it was really, really good.”
Michael’s comments: “The Voice needs a champ like you. … You might have been a real good chance for me to have a threepeat.” [Niall taunts Michael with a Blake Shelton sound clip: “I don’t give a crap about a threepeat”]
Result: Team Snoop

Leyton Robinson

Age: 23
Hometown: Nashville
Song: “weren’t for the wind” by Ella Langley
Chair turns: Snoop, Reba
Niall’s comments: “I didn’t turn and I am extremely apologetic … but in the dying seconds, the queen arrived.”
Snoop’s comments: “I turned early because the way you sound, the way you make me feel, the energy that you had movin’ around on stage, I feel like we belong together.”
Reba’s comments: “You’re cute as a button. I loved your singing. I have several country artists already on my team, but the more you sang, the more I fell in love with your voice.”
Michael’s comments: “You have obviously one of the greatest artists in the planet in Reba McEntire, who has a bunch of country singers on her team, or you look at Snoop and say, hey this may seem like a different brand, but there is strategy involved in winning this thing.”
Snoop’s additional comment: “Leyton, you’re just cute as a button.”
Result: Team Reba

 
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Liv Ciara

Age: 16
Hometown: St. Peters, Mo.
Song: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
Chair turns: None
Reba’s comments: “You have a gorgeous voice. … Hopefully come back again … maybe with a different type of song.”
Niall’s comments: “It was all down to the song choice. … You need to give yourself a little more room to do your thing.”

Kirbi

Age: 24
Hometown: Florence, Ala.
Song: “God Only Knows” by for KING & COUNTRY
Chair turns: Niall, Michael, Reba, Snoop
Niall’s comments: “Wow … we wait all day for voices like yours. … The vocal delivery you gave there was next level.”
Reba’s comments: “You’ve got the whole package: you’re absolutely beautiful, you sing absolutely beautiful, you sound very grounded for as young as you are.”
Michael’s comments: “I love that you chose that song. I love your control. I love your tone … there’s nothing that could stop you from singing all kinds of genres.”
Snoop’s comments: “Your mother did such an amazing job with keepin’ you grounded and raising you the right way and she should be commended so that’s why I want her to stand by your side while I say what I’ma say to you. The music that you chose and the way that you standing on your faith is beautiful. The world that we live in right now with so much negativity and for you to stand for what’s right, I applaud you for that.”
Result: Team Niall

The teams so far:

TEAM BUBLÉ (8 of 12): Aarik Duncan, Austin Gilbert, Jazz McKenzie, Lucas Beltran, Marty O’Reilly, Max Chambers, Max Cooper III, Rob Cold
TEAM REBA (6 of 12): Cori Kennedy, Daron Lameek, Leyton Robinson, Manny Costello, Peyton Kyle, Ryan Mitchell
TEAM NIALL (7 of 12): Aiden Ross, Carolina Rodriguez, DEK of Hearts, Jack Austin, Kayleigh Clark, Kirbi, Revel Day
TEAM SNOOP (7 of 12): Kenny Iko, Mindy Miller, Natalia Albertini, Ralph Edwards, Sadie Dahl, Toni Lorene, Yoshihanaa

‘The Price Is Right’ Fans Debate Which Game Will Be ‘Retired’ Next

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The Price Is Right fans are discussing which pricing game they think will be retired from the game show next. Over the course of the show’s run, some games have been slowly phased out, only being played rarely, while others are eventually removed from the show completely to make way for new games.

Season 54 brought in The Lion’s Share on the premiere episode, so fans think another game will be retired soon. “Which of the current pricing games do you think will be the next one retired?” a Reddit user asked. The original poster thought it would be the new game since it is sponsored by BetMGM, and they might lose sponsorship soon.

“I hope CBS didn’t have to pay for putting that game together. Seems like a pricey game. Maybe it can be parted out to update other game boards, or they can create a new game. Or just keep the game, drop the sponsorship, and reduce the prizes. Hopefully the game is around a while,” one fan responded.

Other fans had mixed opinions. Some think The Clock Game will be retired next, while others said The Check Game, which was just played on September 29. “The Check Game, hopefully. Just sort of a dud for me. Not to mention more antiquated by the season,” one fan said. Another fan suggested changing it to the ATM game, where they withdraw the money from an ATM instead of writing a check.

“I know it’s a classic, but… I have a feeling Clock Game’s days are numbered. I don’t know if it will be the NEXT game to be retired, but it will probably be at some point. Even with the bonus for guessing both prizes, at some point, it will get too difficult to find meaningful prizes under $1000,” a fan pointed out.

Another fan suggested, “I could see them dropping Pay the Rent, no one seems to get that you need to save the cheapest item for mid-tier. The $10k winners are cool, but it’s not that hard of a game to get $100k on imho.”

“I would like to see Hot Seat retired. I think it’s too slow and kind of kills the flow of the show,” one fan suggested.

One fan said they think a fan-favorite game like Plinko will be the next to go because the money amounts are too low. “At the very least, I think they should get rid of the ‘screw you’ zeros. Would it cost them that much to have a guaranteed $10/$25 in those spots?” a fan wrote.

Which game do you think will be retired next, or which one would you like to see? Let us know in the comments.

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Reba McEntire To Reunite With Another Former ‘Reba’ Star On ‘Happy’s Place’

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Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman will reunite with another former Reba star in the upcoming season of Happy’s Place, they confirmed on Tuesday afternoon (September 30).

JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who played McEntire’s eldest daughter on the early 2000s sitcom, is set to make an appearance on the new NBC comedy series.

Garcia Swisher is the latest Reba alum to guest star on Happy’s Place, following Steve Howey (who played her husband and McEntire’s son-in-law) and Christopher Rich (Garcia Swisher’s father and McEntire’s ex-husband) in the first season of the show.

Reba premiered in 2001, and the finale aired in 2007. McEntire starred in the series with Rich, Peterman, Howey and Garcia Swisher, plus Scarlett Pomers and Mitch Holleman. McEntire played “a single mom of three, navigating life in a Houston suburb,” reads the show’s description on IMDb.

Now, McEntire plays Bobbie on Happy’s Place. Bobbie is “a tough but lovable woman who inherits her late father’s Tennessee tavern – only to discover that her new co-owner is also the half-sister she never knew she had,” per NBC. “They couldn’t be more different, but they’ll navigate this new life together… because at Happy’s Place, everyone is family.”

The show also stars Peterman, McEntire’s real-life fiancé Rex Linn, plus Belissa Escobedo, Pablo Castelblanco and Tokala Black Elk. Guest stars Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane and Cheri Oteri will play “three new hilarious characters,” and add “even more star power to the dynamite ensemble,” NBC confirmed earlier this month.

McEntire said in an interview with iHeartCountry earlier this year that the key to a successful sitcom is “the writing. If it’s not on the page, it’s not on the stage.” She said her showrunner and head writer tells stories in “a great voice of comedy and heart. …That’s what I love so much about the Andy Griffith Show, (for example), how he raised Opie – I used that raising my son – but it is very important to have heart in there. You gotta laugh, but you gotta cry. You’ve got to hit all of those emotions.

“I’ve got to listen to the arc of the second season, and it’s gonna be good,” McEntire teased later. “And all of the characters – and I do call us ‘characters,’ the actors, we are characters in our own right. We’re so diversified that we bring to the table something in real life that I think comes through on the screen. …We love each other. We respect each other’s opinion on things, their individual lifestyle, their background, their heritage. It’s a fun family.”

The second season of Happy’s Place will premiere on November 7.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher to Reunite with Her

Garcia Swisher previously played Cheyenne in ‘Reba’ from 2001 to 2007

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JoAnna Garcia Swisher is reuniting with her former Reba costars, Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman, on the small screen
Garcia Swisher will be guest-starring in season 2 of Happy’s Place, NBC has announced
She previously told PEOPLE she would “100%” make an appearance on the show

JoAnna Garcia Swisher is headed to Happy’s Place!

The Reba alum, 46, will be reuniting with her former Reba TV mom Reba McEntire and TV stepmom, Melissa Peterman, on the pair’s hit NBC series, the network announced on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Garcia Swisher’s role will make her one of a handful of former Reba cast members to cameo alongside McEntire and Peterman on the series, following first-season appearances from both Steve Howey and Christopher Rich.

In her guest star appearance, Garcia Swisher will take on the role of Kenzie, a “local Knoxville influencer who has been hired to represent Happy’s Place for their upcoming social media marketing campaign,” much to “Bobbie’s chagrin,” according to a description from NBC.

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The casting news comes after Garcia Swisher and other Reba stars recently linked up for dinner. On Sept. 27, Peterman shared photos from the hangout featuring herself, McEntire, Garcia Swisher and Rich in a parking lot after grabbing a bite. The former castmates were joined by  McEntire’s fiancé, Rex Linn, and Rich’s wife, Eva Halina Rich.

“Dinner with friends is always good. Dinner with these friends is everything. #familyforever ❤️,” Peterman, 54, captioned the snaps, as Garcia Swisher commented, “Goodness, i love you all so much ❤️.”

Fans luckily won’t have to wait too long to see Garcia Swisher, who played Cheyenne on Reba, appear on Happy’s Place, in which McEntire plays Bobbie, a woman who inherits a bar from her father, and Peterman also stars in the series as Gabby. Season 2 kicks off in November.

The series previously premiered in October 2024.

“The first time we went into a table read, it was very nostalgic,” McEntire previously told PEOPLE in May about working her former collaborators from Reba. “It was very emotional. I mean, see, I’m getting choked up right now. That’s the way it was for all of us to be so blessed.”

“If you get one really good sitcom that lasts for six seasons, you think, ‘Man, I’ve got the golden ring. That’ll be it. Probably never do it again, because that’s magic in a bottle.’ We got it again and we realize it.”

She added, “It’s real easy to step in back into that with the crew. You love people you get to work together with that you’ve worked with before. It’s just so much easier than starting over.”

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Garcia Swisher told PEOPLE in July 2024 that she would “100%” make an appearance on the show. “But more importantly, I’m just excited to go watch the show because I am really excited for all of them. It’s going to be great,” she said at the time, adding that her two former cast mates are “just gold” together.

“I know what the warmth of that set being led by Reba feels like,” she said. “It’s just going to be a great experience. It’s such a gift. It was the perfect opportunity.”

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Happy’s Place season two premieres on NBC on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Star of ABC’s ‘Shifting Gears,’ Kat Dennings, talks about what to expect in season two

Amber is an Emmy Award-winning anchor with nearly two decades of experience. She joined the 27 News team in 2011 and has become deeply invested in the community.

Amber spends much of her free time supporting causes that she is passionate about.

Amber has two sons, Dax and Xander. Dax was born in 2018 with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect.

After having open-heart surgery at 11 days old, Dax is now healthy and thriving. Amber and her boys proudly support and volunteer their time with the American Heart Association and the American Family Children’s Hospital.

Amber also serves on the Madison AHA Board of Directors, is involved with the Friends of UW Health, March of Dimes, United Way of Dane County, Badger Challenge, Salvation Army of Dane County and several other nonprofit organizations.

Before settling in Madison, Amber worked in New York City as an anchor for News 12. She is originally from Ohio and graduated magna cum laude from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.

You can watch her weeknights on 27 News at 4, 6 and 10 p.m.

Tim Allen Talks Family, Comedy, and Classic Cars in Season 2 of Shifting Gears

Tim Allen is revving up for another season of laughs, legacy, and horsepower in ABC’s hit sitcom Shifting Gears. In a recent interview on Good Morning America, the veteran actor and comedian gave fans a sneak peek into what’s coming next—and it’s more than just chrome and crankshafts.

Allen returns as Matt, a gruff but lovable car restorer who finds himself navigating the unpredictable terrain of family life. Season 2 picks up with Matt still adjusting to living with his daughter and granddaughter, a dynamic that Allen says brings “chaos, heart, and a lot of unexpected comedy.”

“It’s about family, it’s about the messiness of relationships,” Allen shared. “And yes, it’s still about the cars—but the people are what drive the story.”

A Nostalgic Reunion

One of the biggest surprises this season is the return of Nancy Travis, Allen’s longtime co-star from Last Man Standing. Travis guest stars in an episode that fans are already calling a mini-reunion. Allen teased that her appearance includes a subtle nod to their shared sitcom past.

“There’s a wink in the episode where you know that there’s a past,” Allen said with a smile, hinting at an inside joke that longtime viewers will appreciate.

Their on-screen chemistry remains as sharp as ever, and Allen admitted that working with Travis again felt “like slipping into a comfortable pair of boots.”

More Than Just a Sitcom

While Shifting Gears is packed with humor, Allen emphasized that the show also explores deeper themes—especially the challenges of parenting, generational gaps, and personal growth. Matt’s journey isn’t just about fixing cars; it’s about fixing relationships, too.

Allen, who’s known for blending comedy with heartfelt storytelling, said that Season 2 will lean even more into the emotional core of the characters.

“We’re not afraid to get real,” he said. “There are moments that will make you laugh, and moments that might make you tear up a little.”

What’s Under the Hood

Of course, Shifting Gears wouldn’t be complete without its signature love for classic cars. Allen, a real-life car enthusiast, revealed that this season features even more vintage vehicles, restoration projects, and garage banter.

Behind the scenes, Allen is deeply involved in the automotive details, ensuring that the show stays authentic to gearheads and casual viewers alike.

“We’ve got some beautiful machines this season,” he said. “But the real engine of the show is the cast.”

Looking Ahead

With Season 2 set to premiere this fall on ABC, fans can expect a blend of nostalgia, fresh storylines, and the kind of humor that only Tim Allen can deliver. Whether you’re tuning in for the cars, the comedy, or the family drama, Shifting Gears promises to take viewers on a ride worth watching.

“It’s a show about second chances,” Allen said. “And sometimes, shifting gears is exactly what you need to move forward.”

‘The Voice’ Season 28 Blind Auditions Part 3 Recap: Sadie Dahl’s 4-Chair Turn Gets Competitive and More Performances

‘The Voice’ Recap: The Coaches Get Competitive in an Intense 4-Chair Turn With a Block

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[WARNING: This post contains MAJOR spoilers from The Voice Season 28, Episode 2.]

The Blind Auditions continued during the Monday, September 29, episode of The Voice. Eleven more artists sang for coaches Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, Reba McEntire, and Michael Bublé with the hopes of getting at least one of them to turn their chairs around.

It was an epic night of performances, with three singers getting four-chair turns and two coaches using their Block buttons to prevent one of their colleagues from nabbing an artist on their team. Scroll down for a full recap of everything that went down and to find out where all four teams stand now.

Cori Kennedy

First to take the stage was 28-year-old country singer Cori Kennedy, who performed “Why Not Me” by The Judds. McEntire was the first to turn around, followed by Bublé.

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“I’m just so thrilled to be back on The Voice and to hear your voice singing. It brings me back to Tennessee. Makes me homesick,” McEntire said as she choked back tears. Bublé called Cori “country with a little mix of Stevie Nicks.”

The writing was pretty much on the wall from the moment McEntire turned around, and no one was surprised when Cori chose her as her coach. “I grew up on your show, Reba. I grew up listening to your music,” she gushed. “So it’s Reba every day, all day.”

Revel Day

After previously singing backup for artists including Stevie Wonder, Andy Grammer, and Kirk Franklin, Revel Day was ready to put himself in the spotlight during his Blind Audition. After opening up about nearly losing everything in the California wildfires earlier this year, he performed “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane, and had all four coaches turn their chairs.

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“It was a big, round voice singing quite an indie song,” Horan pointed out. “I think you did it so much justice.” While he pointed out that Revel “got a tiny little bit loose” at times, he praised him for the song choice. “It made me think about what we can do with you down the line,” the singer added.

Bublé said, “God has a plan. I guess this is part of your journey. You have a very beautiful and smooth voice. When I heard that roundness and control, I knew you had it in you.” Although Revel said he came on the show “with a plan,” he changed his mind at the last minute when he chose Horan as his coach.

“I just started replaying Niall’s words, and I heard the intentionality, and I can’t wait to make Team Niall proud,” he confirmed.

Natalia Albertini

Natalia Albertini, a 24-year-old who works at her family’s party balloon business, performed “Out Here on My Own” by Irene Cara. Snoop immediately turned around, followed by McEntire.

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“I could hear the R&B and the pop,” Snoop pointed out. “You were so calm, you were so relaxed. Even when I turned the chair, you pointed at me like, ‘Good looking out, but I gotta get back to it.’ You have a God-given ability that I’m loving.”

For her pitch, McEntire said, “Your singing touched me so much. So that God-given gift was used today. Thank you for being the vessel.” Horan admitted he was going to “hate” himself for not turning around.

In the end, Natalia went with “[her] gut” and chose Snoop as her coach.

Marty O’Reilly

For his audition song, Marty O’Reilly sang “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne. It took the coaches a while to turn around, but eventually Horan did, followed by Snoop and Bublé.

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“That sounded like something classic, like something I never heard before. I can’t let this get away,” Snoop raved. Horan called Marty’s rasp “insane” and said he “got the chills” just talking about it.

Bublé made sure to point out that he won the last two seasons of The Voice, then he pulled out a stunt by having a penalty box appear and putting Horan inside. “I used up my one big gag to make this happen,” Bublé said. “I hope you join my team.”

It turned out that it worked, as Marty went with Team Bublé.

J. Blake

J. Blake performed “The Door” by Teddy Swims, but unfortunately, none of the coaches turned around for him.

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Horan said he did a “great job,” but noted that there were some “pitch issues” with the performance. Snoop also urged J. Blake to sing a song from the church if he ever came back and auditioned again.

“It’s an amazing song, but maybe not the exact song for this moment,” Horan said of the contestant’s song choice.

Kayleigh Clark

Next up was Kayleigh Clark, a 20-year-old who works on her family’s chicken farm in Mississippi. She performed “Stay” by Sugarland for her Blind Audition, and all four coaches turned around in the following order: Snoop, McEntire, Horan, and Bublé.

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“Absolutely incredible,” McEntire said. “You sang it beautifully, and I would love to have you on my team as a fellow country singer. You did a wonderful job and I’m very proud of you.”

Bublé added, “I love country music dearly,” and told Kayleigh that he’d “love” for her to just “consider” choosing him. Snoop jumped in to add, “I’m not one to count or whatnot, but I think I was first. … Taking a chance with me would be something different. I would give you room to grow, but also assist you and coach you and give you the information to help you become the artist you are.”

Horan compared Kayleigh to Carrie Underwood and said he had “goosebumps” from watching her perform. Although everyone thought Kayleigh would pick McEntire, she ended up selecting Horan as her coach. “A lot of country people are going to go with Reba,” she pointed out afterwards.

Daron Lameek

Daron Lameek wowed the coaches with his Blind Audition of Lionel Richie‘s “All Night Long.” McEntire turned first, and Bublé jumped in at the last minute. Daron revealed that he actually spent six months performing with The Commodores before his audition.

Horan called the performance “insane” and admitted that he didn’t push his button only because he thought Bublé was going to block him. “I can’t wait to see what else you hold in store with your vocals,” McEntire said. “Huge Lionel Richie fan. You did that song great justice. I’d love to have you on my team.”

Meanwhile, Bublé said he thought Horan was going to block him, adding that he also didn’t want to “fight against” McEntire. In the end, Daron picked McEntire as his coach.

Rob Cole

Rob Cole previously auditioned for Season 25 of The Voice and got no chairs to turn. His performance of “Joy Of My Life” by Chris Stapleton got chair turns from Bublé and McEntire. However, Bublé also used his Block on McEntire.

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“I love you so much that I blocked you,” Bublé said. “That’s the respect and admiration I have. When I heard your voice, I knew I could not allow Reba to be in the competition with me.”

That automatically put Rob on Bublé’s team, although McEntire noted, “We’ve got a little thing called a Steal.”

Justin Jenks

Justin Jenks performed “Sex and Candy” for his audition, but no coaches turned their chairs around. When they saw who had just performed, they were shocked, as some thought there were actually two people singing, and others thought they were hearing a female voice.

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“Please come back because today there just happened to be an idiot sitting in my seat,” Bublé said. Snoop agreed, adding, “Please come back, and I can guarantee when you come back and I hear your voice, I’m going to push the button.”

Aarik Duncan

For Aarik Duncan’s Blind Audition, he sang “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish, and Bublé was the one coach to turn around.

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Snoop explained, “I’m looking for a particular style of music. I have a peripheral view, and when I saw Michael Bublé’s chair turn … we have an understanding. I’m glad you got a great coach like Mike.”

Horan agreed that he’s “looking for a particular thing right now,” and noted that Aarik had some “early pitch issues.” Bublé made sure to remind Aarik that he won Season 27 of The Voice with a contestant who was a one-chair turn and is ready to do it again.

Sadie Dahl

The final performance of the night was from 19-year-old Sadie Dahl. She sang “Colors” by Black Pumas. All four coaches turned around, but Horan blocked Bublé.

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After the performance, Snoop gushed, “As I listened to your vocals, I hear so many different ranges of tone and delivery and how you’re so professional and strong on stage. I hear a little bit of pop, some soul, some R&B, a little bit of everything. If you choose me as your coach, I think we’ll make great music, and I think you’ll have a great career after this show.”

Horan praised Sadie for “never wavering,” and McEntire told her she could “definitely win this thing.” With Bublé blocked, Sadie had a choice between the other three coaches, and she picked Snoop Dogg.

After three nights of Blind Auditions, here’s where the teams stand:

NIALL HORAN
Aiden Ross
Jack Austin
Dek of Hearts
Carolina Rodriguez
Kayleigh Clark
Revel Day

REBA MCENTIRE
Manny Costello
Peyton Kyle
Ryan Mitchell
Daron Lameek
Cori Kennedy

MICHAEL BUBLÉ
Max Chambers
Jazz McKenzie
Lucas Beltran
Max Cooper III
Aarik Duncan
Rob Cole
Marty O’Reilly

SNOOP DOGG
Mindy Miller
Ralph Edwards
Yoshihanaa
Sadie Dahl
Natalia Albertini

The Voice, Season 28, Mondays and Tuesdays, 8/7c, NBC

‘The Voice’ Season 28 Week 2 Spoilers

We are back with week 2 of the Blind Auditions on “The Voice” season 28. What can viewers expect as the coaches — Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Michael Buble, and Niall Horan — try to find more singers for their teams this week on “The Voice” 2025? Check out the week 2 details below in our “The Voice” spoilers.

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Week 2 of Blind Auditions on ‘The Voice’

NBC is giving us two more nights on Blind Auditions this week on “The Voice” season 28. Night 3 of the Blind Auditions takes place on Monday, September 29. This two-hour episode will begin at 8/7c.

Then on Tuesday, September 30, we will have back-to-back episodes of the hit singing competition on NBC. Starting at 8/7c, NBC will air a recap episode of Night 3 of the Blinc Auditions.

Starting at 9/8c, we will then get Night 4 of the Blind Auditions, as the coaches have more singers come before them for a chance at getting a spot on their team.

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Sneak Peek at Country Crooner

Ahead of tonight’s all-new episode on NBC, they have shared a sneak peek at one of the auditions. Cori Kennedy takes the stage and sings “Why Not Me” by The Judds.

You can tell she has such a strong country voice, and she hits those twangs so well. This was a very strong audition, as she got Reba and Michael to hit their buttons for her.

Meanwhile, Snoop and Niall are enjoying the music and some of those big notes that Cori hits, but neither of them hits the button for her.

After introducing herself, the girl from Minnesota asks if she can sing a song she wrote for the coaches and being on the show. They agree, so she belts out the song, which is beyond adorable.

“The Voice” coaches were loving it, and they proceeded to give her a standing ovation. As quirky as it is, her ability to write that song and how enjoyable it was shows she might be a strong competitor this season.

It’s then time for Reba and Michael to battle it out for Cori to pick them as a coach. Michael even brought out the Reba socks in his attempt to get Cori to pick him. Snoop says if a country singer comes on the show, then they are going to pick Reba, and he didn’t want to lose to her today.

It’s then time for Cori to pick a team. Does she pick Team Reba, like expected, or will she shock everyone and go Team Michael? We find out tonight on “The Voice” season 28!

Moriah Formica is a contestant on The Voice season 13. Check out the details on Formica, along with her blind audition.

Blind auditions for season 28 of “The Voice” kicked off in LA, with the all-star coaches posting their first photos from the first week of filming.

‘The Voice 28’ recap: Michael Bublé and Niall Horan shake things up with big blocks in ‘Blind Auditions 3’

Michael Buble, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg on The Voice
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The Voice Season 28 continued on Sept. 29 with the third installment of Blind Auditions. With four veteran coaches — Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg — behind the big red chairs, their advantage to block another coach from turning for an artist became all-important in the mission to build the strongest team. Previously, Snoop successfully blocked Reba and Reba unsuccessfully blocked Snoop (the artist chose Michael instead), so all eyes were on Michael and Niall this week to see how they’d use the button — especially since each of them is looking for a three-peat.

 

In this first round, the coaches will have their backs turned to the auditioning artists. If they like what they’re hearing and are interested in working with the performers, the would-be coaches can press their button. If multiple coaches turn their chair, the artist chooses which team to join. This season, each coach has one block to keep another coach from claiming an artist. By the end of the round, each coach will have hand-picked 12 artists to join their team.

 

Read on for our The Voice 28 recap of the “Blind Auditions, Part 3” performances which aired Monday, Sept. 29 at 8 pm ET/PT on NBC.

Cori Kennedy

Age: 28
Hometown: Kasson, Minn.
Song: “Why Not Me” by the Judds
Chair turns: Reba, Michael
Reba’s comments: “Took me back to Tennessee — makes me homesick. Your voice is wonderful; such power.”
Michael’s comments: “It’s like country with a little bit of Stevie Nicks.”
Snoop’s comments: “Any time someone comes out here singin’ country music, I’m gonna lose.”
Result: Team Reba

 

Revel Day

Age: 31
Hometown: Altadena, Calif.
Song: “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane
Chair turns: Michael, Niall, Reba
Niall’s comments: “What stood out to me is that it was a big, round voice singing an indie song. I think you did it so much justice. I did feel like it got a tiny bit loose … I like that you chose a song like that.”
Reba’s comments: “Your voice is real round and full — that’s what I liked about it.”
Michael’s comments: “You have a really beautiful round, very smooth voice. When I heard that roundness and control, I knew you had it in you.”
Snoop’s comments: “To me, you would fit with one of them way better than me.”
Result: Team Niall

Natalia Albertini

Age: 24
Hometown: Cherry Hill, N.J.
Song: “Out Here on My Own” by Irene Cara
Chair turns: Snoop, Reba
Michael’s comments: “By the time I went to push it, the time had run out.”
Snoop’s comments: “Hearing your vocals, I could hear the R&B and the pop. You were so calm; you were so relaxed… you have a God-given ability.”
Niall’s comments: “Absolutely incredible.”
Reba’s comments: “When you were singing… that’s not my wheelhouse, but then your singing touched me so much.
Result: Team Snoop

Marty O’Reilly

Age: 36
Hometown: Sonoma, Calif.
Song: “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne
Chair turns: Niall, Snoop, Michael
Snoop’s comments: “I gotta take my glasses off for that one right there… in my mind that sound like somethin’ classic… I can’t let this get away.”
Niall’s comments: “The rasp in your voice is insane… I got the chills just even talkin’ about it here. When you hear a great character and somethin’ that stands out, you just have to hit the button.”
Michael’s comments: [brings out the penalty box to put Niall in] “I was hoping I could go down to the last second and hope that they wouldn’t pick the person we’ve all been talking about looking for which is the character voice.”
Result: Team Bublé

 
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J. Blake

Age: 35
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
Song: “The Door” by Teddy Swims
Chair turns: None
Niall’s comments: “There were a couple of pitch issues. I can tell by now you were performing and moving around.”
Michael’s comments: “You’ve been giving a gift that just keeps on giving your whole lifetime.”
Snoop’s comments: “Whenever you on a show like this, sometimes you wanna pick songs from the church. You wanna pick songs that have a feelin’ rather than a sound so we can feel who you are rather than hear who you are.”

Kayleigh Clark

Age: 20
Hometown: Sumrall, Miss.
Song: “Stay” by Sugarland
Chair turns: Snoop, Reba, Niall, Michael
Reba’s comments: “I love your song choice, you sang it beautifully.”
Michael’s comments: “I could literally see the goosebumps on Niall Horan’s arms from where I was sitting. I love country music… I’d love for you to even consider me.”
Snoop’s comments: “I think I was first… taking a chance with me would be something different. I would give you the room to grow and I would also assist you and coach you.”
Niall’s comments: “I just had to turn based off the goosebumps. You have one of those really unique voices… someone that knows how to portray a feeling.”
Result: Team Niall

Daron Lameek

Age: 35
Hometown: Queens, N.Y.
Song: “All Night Long” by Lionel Richie
Chair turns: Reba, Michael
Snoop’s comments: “You did a great job…”
Niall’s comments: “That was insane. I’m not gonna lie. Bublé, I thought he was trying to block me so I was like I’m not allowing him to use his block. But honestly it was such a great audition… there’s so much more range in there for you to go after.”
Reba’s comments: “I can’t wait to see what else you hold in store for your vocals… you did the song great justice.”
Michael’s comments: “I was singing and dancing… by the way, I thought Niall was gonna block me… your face when you saw [Reba].”
Result: Team Reba

 

Rob Cole

Age: 34
Hometown: Pembroke, N.C.
Song: “Joy of My Life” by Chris Stapleton
Chair turns: Michael, Reba (blocked by Michael)
Michael’s comments: “When I heard your voice, I knew I could not allow Reba to be in the competition with me.”
Reba’s comments: “I am so glad you’re in now.”
Snoop’s comments: “When you went off to sound like you was John Cougar Mellencamp. … I’m loving all that right there.”
Niall’s comments: “I was hearing crazy like Gavin DeGraw vibes goin’ on.”
Result: Team Bublé
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Justin Jenks

Age: 32
Hometown: Buena Park, Calif.
Song: “Sex and Candy” by Marcy Playground
Chair turns: None
Michael’s comments: “That was all just you, Justin? I thought you were a duet…”
Niall’s comments: “I swear I thought the same thing.”
Snoop’s comments: Would you please come back? And when you come back, I guarantee you I’m gonna push the button.”

Aarik Duncan

Age: 38
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Song: “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
Chair turns: Michael
Michael’s comments: “I can’t help if they’re hard of hearing, it’s not their fault … if I turn on the radio, I would know it two seconds that was you … I know the potential dude.”
Snoop’s comments: “My chair didn’t turn because I’m looking for a specific style of music.”
Niall’s comments: “There was a couple of early pitch issues … you were so percussive when you were singing.”
Result: Team Bublé

Sadie Dahl

Age: 19
Hometown: Draper, Utah
Song: “Colors” by Black Pumas
Chair turns: Niall, Michael (blocked by Niall), Reba, Snoop
Snoop’s comments: “19 years old and singing like that. As I listen to your vocals, I hear so many different ranges and tones of delivery… I see how you could just have your way with it.”
Niall’s comments: “You know what I loved the most? When we all started spinning around and I blocked Bublé… I love how you never wavered — it got better. … I’m your guy, I promise.”
Reba’s comments: “Wow. You could definitely win this thing… it’s so different what you do.”
Michael’s comments: “As deeply, deeply disappointed and devastated for myself as I am, I’m also as or more happy for you… when I think of someone that has changed the face of music, I think Snoop Dogg.”
Result: Team Snoop

 

The teams so far:

TEAM BUBLÉ (7 of 12): Aarik Duncan, Jazz McKenzie, Lucas Beltran, Marty O’Reilly, Max Chambers, Max Cooper III, Rob Cold
TEAM REBA (5 of 12): Cori Kennedy, Daron Lameek, Manny Costello, Peyton Kyle, Ryan Mitchell
TEAM NIALL (6 of 12): Aiden Ross, Carolina Rodriguez, DEK of Hearts, Jack Austin, Kayleigh Clark, Revel Day
TEAM SNOOP (5 of 12): Mindy Miller, Natalia Albertini, Ralph Edwards, Sadie Dahl, Yoshihanaa