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Bublé Blocks Horan on The Voice, Sparking Rivalry
1 Oct
Summary
- 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
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.
Alongside the Horan-Bublé drama, the Blind Auditions also showcased a diverse array of talented performers. 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," impressing both Snoop Dogg and Reba. Former boybander Kenny Ike also charmed the coaches with his velvety smooth R&B sound and impressive range.
