Who is The Voice 24 Finale Winner? The Top 5 Results Revealed!
The Voice 24 Top 5 sang for your votes on last night’s performance finale. And on tonight’s grand finale, The Voice crowns a winner.
The Top 5 includes Huntley and Mara Justine from Team Niall Horan, Ruby Leigh and Jacquie Roar from Team Reba McEntire and Lila Forde from Team John Legend. Coach Gwen Stefani has no team members in the finale.
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Guest performers for tonight include: Earth, Wind & Fire, Keith Urban, AJR, Jelly Roll, Tyla and Season 25 coaches Dan + Shay. The coaches will perform special duets with their team members and will sing a rendition of “Let it Snow” together. Additionally, the Top 12 artists from Season 24 will come together for a special group performance. FYI. Most of the guest performances were filmed over the weekend.
We’re live blogging all the RESULTS here.
POINTY POSE THE VOICE STYLE starring the Top 12
The show begins with an opening number featuring the Top 12 artists and Rudi set in a Barbie-like doll house. That’s because the group is singing “Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa from the movie. Disco is back y’all. And everything is so….PINK. SO MUCH PINK. The guys are game! It’s like an old school American Idol pointy pose. How I miss those. Thanks, The Voice!
Host Carson Daly announces that Jelly Roll is ill and couldn’t perform. He promises the country singer will appear on the Season 25 finale in the spring.
The coaches perform holiday favorite, “Let it Snow”
Now, roll the tape, as the coaches sing a rendition of the holiday classic “Let it Snow.” The Voice Youtube page posted the video earlier today.
Huntley and Niall Horan join forces on Bob Dylan’s “Knocking on Heaven’s Door”
Niall jokes about how much shorter he is than Huntley, who confesses that he loves wrestling. The two apparently became friends over the course of the season. Huntley thanks Niall for being so kind to his daughter. The two will sing Bob Dylan’s iconic “Knocking on Heavens Door” while strumming guitars. Niall’s voice is so soft and smooth, while Huntley’s is super-raspy. But somehow, the two make it work, even when they harmonize together.
Time for time wasting videos! Niall and John pretend to be next door neighbors decorating their homes for the holidays, which they turn into a competition.”I’m going big this year,” Niall brags. Hilarity ensues. Or not!
Season 25 “double chair” Dan + Shay sing “Bigger Houses”
Dan + Shay will join The Voice season 25 as the show’s very first “double chair.” The two will join forces as ONE team, turning for artists and mentoring them throughout the season. FUN FACT. Season 25 is already filmed through The Playoffs. All that’s left is the handful of live shows! Anyway, they sing a pretty version of their latest single atop a play house that is decidedly not bigger.
So will the duo press a button and turn together when they want a singer? The very first season 25 promo airs in the next commercial break that kinda answers that question. The spot is a take off on those old Doublemint gum commercials from the 70s and 80s. John Legend, Reba McEntire and Chance the Rapper will join Dan + Shay on the coaches panel.
Reba McEntire and Jacquie Roar sing Wynonna Judd’s “No One Else on Earth”
Reba teases Jacquie that she’s not mad she picked Gwen at the Blind Auditions. She also admires Jacquie’s “bling.” She compliments her: “You’re coachable. You have a voice that can do just about anything.” Jacquie chose the song, apparently, which is Wynonna Judd’s “No One Else on Earth.” It’s been a few weeks since Jacquie performed a country song. The two singers have compatible styles. Wynonna served as The Voice 24 Knockout mega mentor. Carson mentions that the song came out in 1992.
Next, it’s a video clip featuring Reba and Gwen on the road in a food truck. Reba is selling her “tots” with which she used to bribe contestants during the Blinds. And Gwen…is along for the ride, I guess. More hilarity…or something.
Keith Urban sings a stripped down rendition of his hit “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
The former American Idol judge and The Voice mentor sings his big hit “Blue Ain’t Your Color” in a way he’s never performed it before, says Carson. That means he sings a stripped down version, with only his electric guitar and an amp on stage. Very nice. He’s a country music singer I can get behind. Pretty sure Keith has recorded NO SONGS about trucks, which I appreciate. All we need is Nicole Kidman swooning in the audience! Obviously, this performance was filmed earlier.
During the next commercial break, the Top 5 sing the State Farm jingle. And State Farm Jake appears to say, “I never thought I could love the jingle more than I do!” Whee.
Teddy Swims sings “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)”
The soulful Teddy Swims sings his latest single “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1).” He’s really great! He’s dressed for the occasion in a white dinner jacket and vest. And the pyrotechnics are out in full force. He performs alongside The Voice band. Carson pretends that Teddy is live on stage. Ha ha ha.
Mara Justine and Niall Horan perform “Wasted Time” by the Eagles
The two joke about being “geeks.” Niall loves her laugh and “face scrunch.” Since Mara sang with John during the Blind Auditions, Niall jokes that they will sing “Ordinary People” for their duet. No, instead, the duo will perform their parents’ favorite song, “Wasted Time” by the Eagles. It’s a lovely duet. They two connect on stage naturally, featuring a sweet vocal blend. It’s a moment, ya’ll.
AJR perform “Bang” and “Yes I’m a Mess”
Indie rockers AJR perform a mash-up of their 3x-platinum hit “Bang!” and “Yes I’m a Mess” from their new album, The Maybe Man. It features JAUNTY WHISTLING. Where are the pirates. Argh. Also. NICE HAT. “Bang Bang Bang” could also be a pirate song. Thar she blows!
Lila Forde and John Legend sing “Sleigh Ride” by Ella Fitzgerald.
The two BOTH PLAY PIANO y’all. It’s what they have in common. And they are both “cool under pressure,” John says. Lila teaches John some meditation techniques. The two sing the “swing” version of “Sleigh Ride.” Her vocal style is suited to this genre of music, but her voice is almost too soft at points. Her dynamics can be weird. John scats during a trumpet solo.
Carson announces that the winner and runner-up will win a Universal Theme Park vacation for two–either in Los Angeles or Orlando.
Tyla sings “Truth or Dare” and Water
Another guest artist, Tyla, sings a mashup of her songs “Truth or Dare” and “Water.” She’s swell, but I’m ready for some results right now. A rain machine drops water behind her. She teasingly sticks her hand in. What if she let herself get drenched. That would be fun. Oh. There is fire and water. OH WAIT SHE’S DOING IT. She’s completely drenched herself in water by the end of the performance! Cool.
Ruby Leigh and Reba McEntire celebrate “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
Ruby and Reba have been together since day one. Reba is Ruby’s dad’s favorite singer. Ruby chose Brenda Lee’s “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” for their duet. It’s her mom’s favorite Christmas song. Brenda was only 13 when she recorded it. The Brenda Lee Christmas album. literally the only country album in our house growing up. And the song is No. 1 again! Did Reba just screw up the lyrics? I think she did. What a pro, she covered really well. Ruby sounds great, and seems to be having fun in the meantime. She should consider releasing her own cover of the tune.
The awesome Earth, Wind & Fire take the stage with a medley of their biggest hits
And now, a group that needs no introduction: Earth Wind & Fire take The Voice stage with a medley of their beloved hits. Everybody on their feet now! Do you remember? The 21st night of September? Chasing the clouds away! YASSS SING IT. Dancing in September! The band’s Heart & Soul tour begins soon.
Next, it’s a video clip featuring all the coaches. It’s a “best of” from the season’s in-between bits. ANTICS SO MANY ANTICS.
The Voice 24…and the WINNER IS….
FINALLY RESULTS. The Top 5 take center stage. But first, dumb questions, Carson Daly’s last of the season. The artists and their coaches trade compliments, as they are wont to do. The finalist in FIFTH PLACE is…Lila Forde! The finalist in FOURTH PLACE is…Jacquie Roar. So far, predictions are correct! The finalist in THIRD PLACE is…Mara Justine. And the Final 2 are Huntley and Ruby Leigh! But first, a commercial break. And the winner of The Voice is…Huntley. Ruby Leigh is the runner-up. PERFECT PREDICTIONS ME AND EVERYBODY CONGRATS.
That’s two wins in a row for sophomore The Voice coach, Niall Horan! Huntley’s daughter influenced his decision to pick Niall as his coach, and he’s very glad he did. Nevertheless, as I said earlier, Huntley checks all the boxes for the kind of singer who wins talent shows: A white guy who sings throwback rock or country ALWAYS has an advantage.
5. Lila Forde
4. Jacquie Roar
3. Mara Justine
2. Ruby Leigh – Runner-up
1. Huntley – WINNER
