Why Niall Horan Missed His Big Moment on The Voice Finale
So if you tuned into The Voice Season 28 finale expecting to see Niall Horan take the stage with his finalists, you probably noticed something was missing — Niall himself. And naturally, fans started asking, what exactly happened?
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Here’s the situation. Traditionally, the live finale of The Voice is all about big, emotional moments. Each coach usually performs alongside their remaining artists, creating what often feels like a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration. But this year, that long-standing tradition had to be broken for Niall Horan.
It was confirmed that the “Slow Hands” singer has been feeling unwell for a while. In fact, he’s reportedly had a rough couple of weeks health-wise. While he still showed up for the live shows to support his team, doctors advised him to go on full vocal rest. Because of that, it was decided that he would not sing during the Season 28 finale. Fans were reassured, though, that this move was purely precautionary and that a full recovery is expected.
Now, even without Niall singing, Team Niall was still very much in the spotlight. He had two strong contenders in the Final 6 — Texas A&M student Aiden Ross and the country-pop trio DEK of Hearts. The good news is that neither artist had to perform alone. Stepping in to save the moment was none other than Reba McEntire. Yes, the Queen of Country herself took over duet duties for Team Niall, performing alongside both Aiden Ross and DEK of Hearts during the finale.
Reba’s role didn’t stop there. She was already set to perform with her own finalist, Aubrey Nicole, making it a particularly busy and meaningful night for her. Other coaches stuck to tradition, with Michael Bublé performing with Max Chambers and Jazz McKenzie, and Snoop Dogg joining Ralph Edwards on stage.
Beyond the performances, there was also some friendly rivalry hanging in the air. Niall Horan and Michael Bublé both came into the finale with perfect winning records as coaches. Niall has won every season he’s coached so far, while Bublé has been chasing a potential three-peat. Even without performing, Niall still had a lot riding on the final results.
Fans, meanwhile, flooded social media with mixed emotions — disappointment over missing a Niall performance, but overwhelming support for him prioritizing his health. In the end, while Niall Horan may not have sung on finale night, his presence, influence, and team spirit were still felt all the way through to the final vote.
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