‘Wheel of Fortune’ player reveals how Ryan Seacrest truly is when cameras are off: “He makes you…”

Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest on Wheel of Fortune | (Cover image source: YouTube | Wheel of Fortune)

Pat Sajak was mostly loved and at times criticized by “Wheel of Fortune” fans, but he was a familiar face who they were comfortable with. Ever since Ryan Seacrest took over the hosting duties of “Wheel Of Fortune,”  he has naturally been compared to the iconic Sajak who led the show for decades. While most like the new host’s charm and personality on the show, die-hard fans of Sajak often feel he falls short. Recently, a player who shared the stage with Seacrest on the show shared some insight into how the host is in real life.
Screenshot showing Ryan Seacrest alongside contestant Cody Munger (Image source: YouTube/Wheel Of Fortune)
In a Reddit thread called “The new guy,” on the show’s unofficial forum, fans of “Wheel Of Fortune” discussed Ryan’s performance as the new host.

Further, lauding the host’s looks, one Redditor, u/Aggravating-Body-721 wrote, “He dresses nice, is personable & engaging with all the contestants & their families. I like the new guy!” In the replies to the comment, Cody Munger who appeared on the show’s “Big Tournament Championship” last year, chimed in to share his insight. He shared his experience with Ryan off-camera and claimed that the new host has an easygoing personality which is partly responsible for his success.

“I got to play recently and when my friends/family ask me about him, I say that I get why he’s so successful,” u/CodyyeMunger wrote. He further continued that Seacrest was very fun to be around as well. “He was so nice and fun to be around. He makes you comfortable and forget that millions of people are watching you play,” he wrote.

The former contestant even attributed his success on the show to the host. “He was a big factor in all of my week having as much fun as we did,” he added. This was evident in Munger’s bonus round where Seacrest talked to him like a friend. Going into the bonus round, Munger introduced his buddies Jason and Billy. “Well, let’s hope it goes really well tonight. I’d like to meet you up on stage this time around, so don’t screw it up,” Seacrest told Munger, putting his warmth on display.
Screenshot showing Seacrest and Munger at the wheel (Image source: YouTube/Wheel Of Fortune)
Munger emerged victorious in the episode, winning the week-long BetMGM Big Winners Tournament with $27,150 in cash and a prize trip to Atlantic City. Going into the bonus round, he had a  $94,900 jackpot at stake.

The Bonus Round featured a four-word puzzle, which read, “O_T     O_    T_E    _ _ Y” after the standard letters “R, S, T, L, N, E” and Munger’s “C, D, Y, O,” were filled in. When the 10-second timer went off, Cody wasted no time to solve it by guessing, “Out of The Way.” While Vanna White immediately started clapping, it took a moment for Seacrest to register the answer. “Cody? That’s it,” Seacrest yelled after an awkward pause. The elated contestant finally threw his head back in relief.

“You got it! Congratulations,” Seacrest added as confetti was showered on the stage, and the camera showed the amount close to $100,000 that Munger had just won.

[BREAKING NEWS] Famous ‘The Price Is Right’ Game That May Be Getting Retired

Famous ‘The Price Is Right’ Game That May Be Getting Retired

The Price Is Right has added several games to the retirement bunch. Is it a game that viewers would be okay with not seeing anymore? It seems viewers want the games switched up a bit anyway. Also, there are some fans who think is too hard. Keep reading to find out more about this.

The Price Is Right Games In Retirement

The Price Is Right has several games that have been retired. This may be due to financial reasons, viewer requests, or just because they were not liked by the production team. For example, games in retirement include, Add Em’ Up, Bullseye I, Hit Me, Hurdles, Penny Ante, The Phone Home Game, Super Ball!!, Trader Bob, and Walk Of Fame.

However, there may be another game being added to that list. Fans would like to see some of these games back. However, not all are missed. These games were all retired while Bob Barker was the host of the game show.

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The Game That May Get Retired

Viewers are hoping to see the game, 3 Strikes, retired as well. They think the game is just too hard and it is not enjoyable to watch. Fans went to Reddit to give their opinions.

Hardest: Three Strikes

Three Strikes is basically a middle finger to anyone who wants to win a car.

3 Strikes is the hardest.

If you’re lucky enough to get your the show and they reveal Stack the Deck or 3 Strikes to you, just walk off the stage and wait for the Showcase Showdown.

3 Strikes is not a fun game

I legitimately can’t remember the last time I saw a player get more than 1, maybe 2 numbers before striking out so I’m not a fan of this game either lol,

I despise 3 strikes. Way too much luck involved,

Fans are not loving the game. It is not easy and does not result in many wins.

Price Is Right

It seems that 3 Strikes is the hardest game in fans’ opinions. They do not think it is fair to the contestant. While it is a rare game to see, viewers would not mind never seeing it again. They would like to see more contestants winning cars and not losing.

However, easier games may not be in the show’s best interest due to financial reasons. What do you think about the game? Would you like to see it get laid to rest? Sound off in the comments below.

[JUST IN] CBS’s special announcement about ‘The Price is Right’ leaves fans stunned

CBS to Air Repeats of ‘The Price is Right’ Between ‘The Talk’ Series Finale and Premiere of ‘Beyond the Gates’

CBS has announced that it will air repeats of “The Price is Right” to fill the 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT slot soon to be vacated by “The Talk. “

Following the series finale episode of the veteran daytime talk show, which concludes its 15 season run on Friday, December 20, encore episodes of the popular game show will take over the time slot beginning Monday, December 23. It’ll be the placeholder until the new daytime drama series, “Beyond the Gates,” premieres on Monday, February 24, 2025.

According to the network, the placement of encore episodes marks the only change to the daytime schedule, with its other shows, including original episodes of “The Price is Right,” remaining in their respective time slots.

“The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Price is Right” and “Let’s Make a Deal”

Courtesy of CBS

The CBS daytime lineup beginning Monday, December 23, 2024 is as follows:

“Let’s Make a Deal” airs weekdays at various times, including 10:00 a.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT in AM markets; and 3:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT in PM markets.
“The Price is Right” airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT.
“The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT.
“The Bold and the Beautiful” airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.
“The Price is Right” (repeats) airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT.

Beginning Monday, February 23, 2025, the CBS daytime lineup is as follows:

“Let’s Make a Deal” airs weekdays at various times, including 10:00 a.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT in AM markets; and 3:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT in PM markets.
“The Price is Right” airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT.
“The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT.
“The Bold and the Beautiful” airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.
“Beyond the Gates” (new) airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT.

All daytime programs are available to watch Live and On Demand on Paramount+*.

“Beyond the Gates”
CBS

“Beyond the Gates” stars Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit.

Set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States, “Beyond The Gates” is where viewers will find a posh gated community filled with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions that the wealthy call home. At the center of it all are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that defines Black royalty.

Behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered, while those living outside these gates are watching ever closely. For every person who has “made it,” there are always those who have not. Follow the characters as they live, love, work, and play, all while trying to navigate life… some more gracefully than others.

Developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, “Beyond the Gates” marks the first-ever one-hour daytime soap opera featuring a predominantly Black cast and the first daytime drama series to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.

The drama series was created by Michele Val Jean (“General Hospital,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”), who also serves as showrunner, executive producer and head writer. Robert Guza Jr. (“General Hospital,” “Sunset Beach”) will also serve as the show’s co-head writer and is an executive producer.

Additional executive producers for “Beyond the Gates” include the aforementioned Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers (“All My Children,” “Port Charles”), Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream Live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service along with On Demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream Live but will have access to On Demand the day after the series airs.

Michael Bublé and John Legend’s breathtaking duet of Otis Redding’s classic leaves fans begging for an official release

Michael Bublé and John Legend have once again proven why they are two of the most celebrated voices in music.

During Trailer Talk Season 4, Episode 1, the duo delivered an awe-inspiring duet of Otis Redding’s timeless classic (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay, leaving fans completely speechless.

Their soulful harmonies and effortless vocal chemistry gave the beloved song a fresh and emotional new feel, making it one of the most talked-about performances of the season.

Watch their duet below.

As soon as the episode aired, social media erupted with fans begging the two legends to release an official recording of their rendition. “This NEEDS to be on Spotify ASAP,” one fan tweeted, while another wrote, “Their voices blend so perfectly, I need this on repeat!”

Their collaboration comes at a time when both artists are making waves on The Voice Season 27. Bublé, the newest coach on the show, has already shown he’s willing to go to great lengths to win over contestants. In a hilarious moment, he promised to get a tattoo of contestant Ari Camille’s name if she chose him as her coach.

The other judges, including Legend, immediately called his bluff, joking that his wife would never allow it. The friendly rivalry between Bublé and Legend has been one of the highlights of the season, keeping audiences entertained both on and off the stage.

While The Voice continues to bring lighthearted competition, their duet on Trailer Talk was a true musical moment that reminded fans of the magic that happens when two incredible vocalists join forces.

(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay, originally released in 1968, was one of Otis Redding’s final songs before his untimely passing. The melancholic yet soothing tune has remained one of the greatest soul songs of all time, covered by countless artists. However, Bublé and Legend managed to bring something new to it, infusing the track with their signature styles while staying true to the song’s heartfelt essence.

The Voice fans FURIOUS over major production mistake that happens ‘every season’

The Voice has narrowed down the competition to it’s top eight performers but some viewers are struggling with a surprising issue allegedly afflicting a show that is all about singing – the sound.

Frustrated viewers of The Voice vented their frustrations over what they called persistent sound troubles on the show following Monday night’s episode.

Fans claimed they were unable to hear the contestants sing, an issue they claim plagues the show every season.

On a Reddit thread entitled ‘The production team is sleeping?’, Voice fans weighed in with their observations about the poor sound quality.

‘Maybe I need a new tv. I’m also kind of grateful because I’m not enjoying the singers, but I also can’t hear them sing. Turn up the mics,’ the original poster wrote.

Another viewer said this season had turned them off from the show completely as they grumbled about the sound troubles.

The Voice has narrowed down the competition to it’s top eight performers but some viewers are struggling to hear the singers at full capacity; pictured judges Michael Buble, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg

‘I’m done with the show due to this season. This has happened on many occasions where the music is way louder than the person singing. If I can hear background singers over the artist, there is an issue. Idk if it was due to the live show or what but wtf,’ the Reddit user noted.

‘Oh, but you could hear Sting changing chords on his guitar loud and clear. THAT was bad. Never heard any show mix their sound that poorly,’ another weighed in, prompting another to respond: ‘The voice is always like that. I have to max my speakers to hear. Every other show I have the volume at like 60%.’

Another observed: ‘Happens every season for some reason….’

One theorized the sound troubles were either due to the band or the quality of the performers.

‘The band is so loud OR the singers are so bad they are covering them up. Annoying that the background drowns the voices,’ they theorized.

The complaints continued over on X, where one asked: ‘#thevoice Why tf this “background” music so loud? I can’t even hear the singers.’

Another X user said the volume drowned out host Carson Daly.

‘They always have the music way too loud during the lives for whatever reason,’ another chimed in. ‘So loud I couldn’t even hear Carson taking us to commercials.’

Christina Eagle was among the eight performers on last night’s episode

In a Reddit thread entitled ‘The production team is sleeping?’, viewers weighed in with their critiques of the sound

‘Almost lost jan dan there music too loud,’ another said of contestant Jan Dan.

‘I also felt the band was too loud,’ a reality TV fan quipped in their assessment.

Last night saw Christina Eagle, Adam Bohanan, Danny Joseph, Jeremy Beloate, Jan Dan, Shye, Sofronio Vasquez and Sydney Sterlace hit the stage.

Mega mentor Sting also provided musical accompaniment during a duet portion of the program featuring his musical hits.

Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Buble lent their expertise as judges.

The complaints could also be found on X

The latest episode comes after former coach Ariana Grande revealed she has no plans to return to the show due to her emotional attachment to the contestants; pictured 2021

The latest episode comes after former coach Ariana Grande revealed she has no plans to return to the show.

After previously serving as a judge and mentor on the music competition show in 2021, the Wicked actress, 31, revealed why she would be hesitant to ever return to the gig.

‘I got so emotionally attached to everyone. That’s my problem. I can’t really do that because I really get in,’ she said on the Las Culturistas podcast.

The 7 Rings hitmaker continued: ‘I really get in there with everyone. I love everyone so much. I love meeting people, and I’ve felt so invested.’

‘American Idol’ & ‘The Voice’ Ratings Revealed: Which Show Has More Viewers?

Adam Levine and Carrie Underwood© The Voice YouTube; American Idol YouTube

American Idol and The Voice have both seen major shake-ups for their current seasons, but which show is bringing in the most viewers?

Season 27 of The Voice premiered on February 3, 2025, on NBC and saw the return of former coach Adam Levine, back for his seventeenth season after last coaching during Season 16. Levine joined returning coaches John Legend and Michael Bublé and first-time coach Kelsea Ballerini.

Meanwhile, Season 23 of American Idol premiered on ABC on March 2, 2025, and saw season four winner Carrie Underwood joining the judging panel to replace Katy Perry. Underwood serves as a judge alongside regulars Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

According to The U.S. Sun, The Voice is currently winning the ratings war between the two long-running singing competitions. The March 17 episode of The Voice brought in 5,237,000 total viewers for NBC, almost a million more than Idol‘s March 16 episode, which brought in 4,510,000 total viewers.

The March 9 episode of Idol, which featured Part 2 of the Auditions, amassed 4,494,000 total viewers. In comparison, the March 10 episode of The Voice had 5,470,000 total viewers.

In fact, the only episode of Idol to beat The Voice so far this season was the premiere on March 2, which aired immediately after the Academy Awards. That episode brought in 5,905,000 viewers, compared to The Voice‘s 5,646,000 viewers for its March 3 episode.

The Voice’s premiere on February 3 reached 5,684,000 total viewers.

Idol faced controversy earlier this year when some fans vowed to boycott the show after Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at President Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

“I will not watch anymore with MAGA Carrie!! I’ve been a fan since the beginning and Kelly Clarkson’s win, but no more. Sad for all fans of the show!” wrote one viewer on social media.

Another added, “I won’t be watching maga Carrie!!!! Sad, because I really love the other 2 judges… when she leaves the show then I’ll return.”

Underwood later shared a statement with People, explaining her decision to perform at Trump’s inauguration. “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” she said. “I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”

American Idol, Season 23, Sundays, 8/7c, ABC

The Voice, Mondays, 8/7c, NBC, streaming on Peacock

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John Legend Breaks Down on “The Voice”: Uncontrollable Tears Erupt After Performance Shakes Him to His Core! Prepare for the most heart-wrenching moment in “The Voice” history! Superstar coach John Legend was reduced to tears, unable to contain his powerful emotions after a contestant’s performance pierced through his defenses. What song, what voice could elicit such a raw and unrestrained reaction from the usually composed Legend? This shocking display of vulnerability has set social media ablaze, with fans speculating about the performance’s devastating beauty and Legend’s profound connection to the artistry. Witness the unforgettable breakdown that has everyone talking!

The Voice: John Legend cries uncontrollably after being moved by performance as Knockouts stage concludes on NBC show

John Legend cried uncontrollably after being moved by a singer’s performance on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice on NBC.

The 44-year-old singer got emotional during the Knockouts stage performance of Lennon VanderDoes, 27, of Wilmington, Delaware.

He wiped away tears after giving Lennon a standing ovation for his cover of I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz.

‘Ever since I became a dad, I definitely cry a lot more than I used to,’ John said. ‘It’s hitting me more.’

‘I love you so much right now,’ said fellow coach Gwen Stefani, 54, who also was brought to tears by Lennon’s performance.

The coaches had just watched as Team Niall Horan contestants Alexa Wildish, 33, from Lyons, Colorado, sang Believe by Cher; and Julia Roome, 13, from Warwick, New Jersey, sang Unstoppable by Sia, followed by Lennon,

‘Lennon, I thought of you as the underdog,’ John said crying as his voice cracked. ‘I just felt you like being fully yourself and it felt so moving to me.’

Reba McEntire, 68, after crying earlier this season walked over and gave John a tissue. John told Alexa her song was perfect and that he was stunned by what Julia did, too.

‘I just can’t believe what just happened,’ Niall said. ‘It’s honestly my favorite moment on The Voice. These two crying says it all. And there’s no steals or saves left…’

During rehearsals, Alexa threw her heart into the song and brought her fellow contestants and mega mentor Wynonna Judd to tears.

‘Last night, I drove through Laurel Canyon and I went by Joni Mitchell’s house,’ Wynonna said. ‘She’s my hero. You remind me of a young Joni.’

During rehearsals, Julia was also passionate and determined to win.

‘I just want the coaches to see this strong and powerful woman at 13,’ Julia said. ‘ I am still the youngest in this competition. But I don’t get knocked down easily.’

‘I am amazed by Julia at 13 years old doing what she’s doing on this show,’ Wynonna said. ‘She is a force to be reckoned with.’

Wynonna encouraged her to really follow her heart during her performance.

‘Let me feel it, in here,’ Wynonna said. ‘I have one more thing to say: be on time, be kind, and listen more and talk less. I was not that girl, and I had people telling me those things.’

Lennon said the lyrics in his song reminded him of his marriage of nothing giving up on his singing career.

‘I love Lennon so much because his voice is high and so unique and I think he’s very special,’ Wynonna said.

Wynonna told him he was a blessing.

‘And open your eyes you are so adorable,’ Wynonna said. ‘I want to just come up and hug you.’

Gwen gushed after their performances about Alexa.

‘Alexa, nobody does what you just did anymore,’ Gwen said. ‘It was just so magical for me, I loved it so much.’

‘And Lennon, you made us both cry,’ Gwen said. ‘It was so moving because it was done intentionally with the lyrics. There’s no winner for me.’

Niall ultimately declared Alexa the winner of the round and she was stunned as she advanced to the playoffs.

‘I choose Alexa as the winner because she is a one-in-a-million talent,’ Niall said.

‘That knockout performance from all three of them was insane,’ Niall said. ‘I’ve never felt emotion like it.’

The show kicked off with John setting up a three-way battle between Mac Royals, 30, from Wrightsville, Arkansas; Taylor Deneen, 23, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Brandon Montel, 30, from Memphis.

Mac won the coaches over with his rendition of Robin Thicke’s Lost Without U. He said in a confessional that he watched his father go from a prisoner to a business owner opening a speakeasy lounge when he was released.

‘My dad always did an amazing job of creating opportunities for me to grow,’ Mac said.

Taylor sang Sweet Thing by Rufus and Chaka Khan.

‘A classic,’ John said. ‘Girl you can sing.’

John encouraged her to make her energy more sultry.

Brandon performed Nobody Gets Me by SZA.

‘Brandon you’ve taken on a challenge,’ John said in a rehearsal.

Wynonna encouraged him to tell him a story with his singing.

After they all sang, Niall and Gwen both said they would go with Mac. John agreed and picked Mac in the end.

Just as Taylor was saying her goodbyes, John pressed her button to save her. Taylor walked over and hugged John.

‘Taylor is a really special singer,’ John said. ‘Her voice is so sweet but when she goes for those big notes, it’s also really powerful.’

John hugged her backstage.

‘We are going to the playoffs,’ John said.

Team Reba contestant Jordan Rainer, 33, from Atoka, Oklahoma, sang Hole In The Bottle by Kelsea Ballerini and beat out both Caitlin Quisenberry and Elizabeth Evans.

‘Love you hon,’ Jordan said to Reba when she picked her to move on.

At the end of the hour-long show, host Carson Daly, 50, announced a new twist this season was being introduced that would allow the coaches to each bring back one contestant. Who they each picked will be revealed on the next episode.

The Voice will return next week on NBC.

Season 23 of The Voice was won by Niall with his singer Gina Miles, 20.

This season is the first without country star Blake Shelton, 47, who had been a coach on The Voice since its premiere in April 2011.

Dan + Shay will be new coaches next season and will share a two-person chair for the first time on the NBC show.

Renowned coach Adam Levine’s recent heated remarks during a live broadcast of “The Voice” have ignited a firestorm of criticism among dedicated viewers. Many fans have expressed profound disappointment and concern over what they perceive as unprofessional and inappropriate behavior from a figure of his stature. The incident has prompted calls for an official statement from the network and raises serious questions about the standards of conduct expected from mentors on a widely viewed family program, potentially impacting Levine’s future involvement.

Adam Levine’s angry ‘Voice’ comment draws Twitter ire

In this March 15, 2011 file photo, singers Adam Levine, left, and Cee Lo Green, pose at the set of “The Voice, ” television series at Los Angeles Center Studios, in Los Angeles.

It’s likely no consolation that over on NBC’s “The Voice,” which has regularly toppled “Idol” in the ratings this year, drama-free celebrity panelists like Usher, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Shakira actually seem to all get along.

Maroon 5 lead singer and “The Voice” judge Adam Levine found himself in hot water this week over an angry comment he blurted out during a recent episode of the show.

Frustrated to see two of his singers in the bottom three on Tuesday night’s episode of “The Voice,” Levine muttered “I hate this country.”

While, some might argue that it was pretty clear that Levine did not, in actuality hate America and was being sarcastic, his comment nevertheless drew the ire of a number of television viewers, who took to Twitter to express their dissatisfaction:

.@adamlevine you hate this country? I can say I have the same feelings towards your music.

— Kirt Forsythe (@ForsytheKirt) May 29, 2013

Adam Levine just said “I hate this country” on TV… Not a smart move dude, not smart at all. #america

— Ryan Cooney (@Rcooney13) May 29, 2013

Initially Levine responded by reminding everyone that he understands how to use a dictionary:

joke-
noun
1. something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or prankish act

— Adam Levine (@adamlevine) May 29, 2013

But the Levine-directed ire continued to such a degree that Adam had to issue a statement clarifying what he meant:

 

So what do you think? An minor incident whipped into a ridiculous frenzy or an offensive comment that deserved proper chastisement? Let us know in the comments section. If you’re exceedingly curious, you can watch the video below to hear Levine’s comment. It comes in at the 1:14 minute mark.

You Won’t BELIEVE Who Blake Shelton Just Called the ‘2nd Worst’ “Voice” Coach EVER! Longtime “The Voice” viewers thought they’d seen it all, but Blake Shelton’s latest comments have set the internet ablaze!

Blake Shelton Jokes Kelly Clarkson Is the ‘2nd Worst’ Coach in ‘The Voice’ History: Who’s the 1st?

Always in on the joke! Blake Shelton has always playfully poked fun at his fellow Voice coaches — and Kelly Clarkson is no different.

During the Thursday, December 2, episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the country singer, 45, was surprised when the host said he thinks Clarkson’s team is going to win season 21 because she has the group Girl Named Tom on her team.

“The only thing I worry about with that particular group is they’re on Kelly’s team, and while Kelly is a great person and an incredible artist and a great talk show host, she is hands down, the worst coach we’ve ever had on The Voice,” the “God’s Country” singer told Jimmy Fallon.

Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Voice.’ Trae Patton/NBC
“Out of everyone, more than Adam [Levine]?” the comedian, 47, responded, causing Shelton to second-guess himself.

“She is the second worst coach that we’ve ever had on this show, without question,” he joked.

Shelton and Levine, 42, were extremely close during their 16 seasons together on the show, constantly bickering with one another. The Maroon 5 singer left the show in 2019 after season 16.

Although the “My Life Would Suck Without You” singer joined in season 14, the nine-time Grammy nominee previously joked about her replacing Levine.

“I want you to look for just a second at this coaching panel. Take note of who’s missing — and who’s in that chair,” the country star said during a March episode of The Voice. “Now, I’m not saying Kelly Clarkson got Adam fired, but he’s gone, and she’s sitting there, OK? This network stands for ‘Nothing But Clarkson.’ If Maroon 5 inspires you, I don’t know if I would choose a coach that is their arch-nemesis.”

Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice.’ Trae Patton/NBC
Months after his exit, Levine explained that he chose to leave in order to spend more time with wife Behati Prinsloo and daughters Dusty, 5, and Gio, 3.

“[I’m] able to stop in this moment to [be] with my new, young family and have the greatest time ever,” he told Ellen DeGeneres at the time. “Now I’m just a stay-at-home dad. I just stay at home and do very little. It’s great. … [I’m] obsessed. I know that’s a good thing because they’re my children, but that’s why I don’t do much because I love hanging out. I genuinely just adore them in a way I never knew I could adore any little human.”

During Thursday’s interview, Shelton also joked about Ariana Grande, who became a coach at the beginning of season 21.

“She’s a little shaky. She’s having a tough time with this thing,” the CMA winner said of Grande, 28. “I have to tell her after every episode, if someone goes home, you know, ‘They didn’t send them to the alligator pit or something, Ariana.’ She’s crying and sobbing. People see her crying on TV, but they can’t imagine when the camera goes off. She falls apart.”

The Voice airs on NBC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.

The Alternate Ending to Reba That Few People Know About

Fans of the beloved sitcom Reba may think they know everything about the show’s finale, but a little-known fact is that Christopher Rich and Reba McEntire filmed an alternate ending that never made it to air. The long-running series, which aired from 2001 to 2007, followed the life of Reba Hart, a strong-willed single mother navigating the ups and downs of family life after her husband, Brock (played by Christopher Rich), left her for his dental hygienist, Barbra Jean.

What Was the Original Ending?

In the aired series finale, Reba remains a supportive mother and grandmother, continuing to co-parent with Brock and Barbra Jean despite their complicated history. The show ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing the strength of family and resilience in the face of change. However, behind the scenes, the creators had originally planned a different conclusion for Reba and Brock’s storyline.

The Hidden Alternate Ending

According to reports from those close to the production, one alternate ending explored the idea of Brock realizing his mistake and attempting to reconcile with Reba. In this version, Brock acknowledges that his marriage to Barbra Jean wasn’t as fulfilling as he thought, and he expresses regret over how he handled their divorce. This version of the finale would have left the door open for a possible reunion between Reba and Brock, giving longtime fans the closure that many had secretly hoped for.

However, the show’s producers ultimately decided against this ending, believing that Reba’s character was stronger as an independent woman. The final version of the show reinforces the idea that Reba didn’t need to go back to Brock to find happiness—she was already thriving on her own.

Why Was the Ending Changed?

Reba McEntire herself reportedly had a say in the decision. She has always been an advocate for empowering women, and giving Reba Hart a storyline that prioritized self-growth over romantic reconciliation was more in line with the show’s message. Additionally, the comedic dynamic between Reba, Brock, and Barbra Jean had become such a staple of the series that reversing it in the final moments didn’t feel like the right direction.

A Fan-Favorite ‘What If’

Although the alternate ending was never aired, fans of Reba still speculate about what could have been. Would Brock and Reba have been able to rebuild their relationship? Or was their time truly over? While we may never see this version of the finale, it remains an interesting “what if” for devoted viewers of the show.

Whether or not Brock and Reba should have reunited remains a hot topic among fans, but one thing is certain—Reba delivered a heartwarming and empowering story that still resonates with audiences today.