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Recap of “The Voice” Season 26 Finale: Who Took Home the Title?
In the highly anticipated finale of “The Voice,” host Carson Daly unveiled the winner chosen by America. The evening showcased the competition’s star-studded nature, with performances from renowned artists including former coach Kelly Clarkson. Each finalist brought their A-game, culminating in a dramatic conclusion that fans had been eagerly awaiting.
This finale not only highlighted the finalists but also featured a unique group number that paid homage to the beloved musical “Wicked.” Fans tuned in to witness the culmination of weeks of hard-fought performances.
The artists vying for victory included:
TEAM SNOOP – Jeremy Beloate
TEAM REBA – Danny Joseph
TEAM GWEN – Sydney Sterlace
TEAM BUBLE – Shye, Sofronio Vasquez
Stay tuned for live updates as the night unfolds.
Highlights from the Episode
9:01 p.m. – Kicking off the show, the top five finalists joined with three other artists from the top eight—Jan Dan, Adam Bohanan, and Christina Eagle—for an impactful tribute performance of “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked.”
9:09 p.m. – The duo Dan + Shay returned to serenade the audience with their holiday album title track, “It’s Officially Christmas.”
9:14 p.m. – In a celebratory moment, Sydney partnered with coach Gwen for a spirited rendition of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World,” showcasing their chemistry onstage.
9:24 p.m. – Making a notable debut, Myles Smith performed his song “Stargazing,” captivating the viewers with his energy.
9:27 p.m. – Jeremy, under Snoop’s mentorship, reflected on how their bond fostered his confidence, leading them to perform “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding.
9:35 p.m. – Former contestant Huntley, the winner of Season 24, graced the stage with his song “Skyline Drive,” further enlivening the atmosphere.
9:42 p.m. – The duo Riley Green and Ella Langley collaborated for a lively performance of “Don’t Mind If I Do.”
9:51 p.m. – The next performance featured Shye alongside Michael, as they took on “Something Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra, highlighting their playful rapport during rehearsals.
9:59 p.m. – A thrilling collaboration between Snoop and Sting marked the world debut of their new song “Another Part of Me,” captivating the audience.
10:08 p.m. – Reba inspired Danny with words of wisdom before their duet of “You Don’t Know Me,” mixing fun and emotion into their performance.
10:17 p.m. – Picking up the pace, Kelly Clarkson delivered an energetic version of her holiday hit “You for Christmas,” to the delight of the audience.
10:20 p.m. – The final artist-coach performance showcased Sofronio and Michael singing “Who’s Lovin’ You” by The Jackson 5, creating a heartfelt moment.
10:30 p.m. – Closing out the special performances, Tears for Fears delivered a powerful medley, performing their classics “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and their new single “The Girl That I Call Home.”
10:43 p.m. – As the moment of truth approached, last year’s champion Asher HaVon returned to perform his new song “Thank You,” dedicating it to Reba.
10:47 p.m. – In an emotional moment of gratitude and reflection, the final artists expressed their appreciation for their coaches before the results were announced.
Final Results Announced
10:50 p.m. – The first result revealed that finishing in fifth place was Team Snoop’s Jeremy Beloate.
10:51 p.m. – Coming in fourth was Team Reba’s Danny Joseph.
10:57 p.m. – Sydney Sterlace of Team Gwen secured the third position.
10:58 p.m. – And the new champion of “The Voice” season 26 is Team Buble’s Sofronio Vasquez, marking a triumphant conclusion to the season.
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