What happened between Niall Horan and Michael Bublé on The Voice?

Niall Horan was blocked by Michael Bublé during the Blind Auditions, leaving Horan "astonished" and "hurt." Bublé later referred to Horan as his "archnemesis" after winning over a contestant.

Who is Austin Gilbert, the mustachioed Oregonian on The Voice?

Austin Gilbert, a contestant from Oregon, performed Luke Combs' "The Kind of Love We Make" during the Blind Auditions. Despite Horan initially turning his chair, Bublé swooped in at the last second to secure Gilbert for his team.

What other talented performers stood out on The Voice Blind Auditions?

Toni Lorene, a voice actress from the popular children's program Cocomelon, delivered a powerful and fearless rendition of Lizzo's "Cuz I Love You." Former boybander Kenny Ike also charmed the coaches with his velvety smooth R&B sound and impressive range.

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Bublé Blocks Horan on The Voice, Sparking Rivalry

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Bublé blocks Horan, leaving him "astonished" and "hurt"
Bublé calls Horan his "archnemesis" after winning over contestant
Diverse talent showcased in The Voice Blind Auditions

Bublé Blocks Horan on The Voice, Sparking Rivalry

On October 1st, 2025, the ongoing drama on The Voice's Season 28 Blind Auditions took an unexpected turn. One day after Niall Horan blocked Michael Bublé, leaving the Canadian singer "astonished" and "hurt," Bublé got his revenge.

During the Night 4 auditions, Bublé made a strategic move by turning his chair for a mustachioed Oregonian named Austin Gilbert, whose performance of Luke Combs' "The Kind of Love We Make" was praised by coach Reba McEntire as "great." Though Horan initially noticed something "different" in Gilbert's voice and turned his chair, Bublé swooped in at the last second, securing Gilbert for his team.

In the aftermath, Bublé referred to Horan as his "archnemesis," while Horan chose to look on the bright side, saying he was "glad [Gilbert] is on the show." The incident only added to the growing rivalry between the two coaches.