‘Disgraceful’ & ‘Irritating’: ‘The Voice’ Premiere Sparks Heated Debate over Two Coaches – Who Are They?
This phase of the competition focuses on the coaches building up their team of performers based on the competitors’ sounds alone.
Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg on season 26 of “The Voice,” posted on September 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nbcthevoice and nbc
Even though the premiere just happened yesterday, the internet is already ablaze with reactions and commentary. Many netizens have taken issue with the selection of two coaches, namely Snoop and Stefani.
Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami, Florida in 2005. | Source: Getty Images
Snoop Dogg | Source: Instagram/nbcthevoice and nbc
The same user went on to express, “Not sure why they brought back Gwen. She was cute when Blake was on as a judge. I love Michael. But honestly I’m starting to find I’m bored with the show… none of the contestants really stood out to me yet.”
Gwen Stefani | Source: Instagram/nbcthevoice and nbc
Ahead of the season premiere, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg shared some words about what their strategies as coaches will be like for this season.
“The Voice” season 26 coaches having a conversation, posted on September 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nbcthevoice and nbc
“So we’re only nine minutes into the show and Gwen Stefani is already irritating. Is she always gonna use Blake to try to get to the contestants [?] 🙄,” remarked a viewer of Stefani and her famous husband Blake Shelton, who used to be a judge on previous seasons.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton on a season 22 episode of “The Voice” in 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Jumping on the dislike for Stefani bandwagon, someone else said, “10 minutes in and I’m already tired of Gwen,” while an observer shared, “Wish someone else was in Gwen’s spot switch her smh.”
Gwen Stefani posing for a photo on the set of “The Voice,” posted on September 22, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nbcthevoice
Snoop Dogg | Source: Instagram/nbcthevoice
Snoop showed that his musical talents extend beyond rapping — which he is widely known for — during the coaches’ group performance.
Along with McEntire, Stefani, and Bublé, he dazzled the audience with an electrifying performance of the Eagles’ classic “Heartache Tonight” to showcase their unique skills as coaches.
“Are we inspired? Do we feel something? I will turn in a heartbeat for somebody that makes me feel something,” divulged the country star.
