And the winner is... Congratulations to the newest The Voice Season 26 champion! | Photo by The Voice / Facebook / Depor Composition
And the winner is... Congratulations to the newest The Voice Season 26 champion! | Photo by The Voice / Facebook / Depor Composition

The 26th season of has come to a thrilling conclusion, with Sofronio Vasquez emerging as the ultimate winner. The Filipino-American singer, mentored by Michael Bublé, captured the hearts of America with his powerful vocals and heartfelt performances.

After weeks of Blind Auditions, Battles, Knockouts, Playoffs and live shows, the NBC singing competition named its new winner on a thrilling season-finale where Vasquez defeated other four contestants to reach for the glory: Danny Joseph (Team Reba McEntire), Jeremy Beloate (Team Snoop Dogg), Shye (Team Bublé) and Sydney Sterlace (Team Gwen Stefani).

Vasquez’s journey on The Voice has been nothing short of inspiring. After relocating to the United States to pursue his musical dreams, he impressed the coaches during his blind audition and consistently delivered exceptional performances throughout the competition.

As the newest winner of The Voice, Vasquez joins a prestigious list of past champions. With his victory, he has secured a recording contract, a significant cash prize of $100,000 and the show’s coveted trophy, while setting the stage for a bright future in the music industry and marking a testament to his talent and dedication.

The Voice Season 26 Top 5

5th place: Jeremy Beloate (Team Snoop)

Jeremy placed fifth overall in the Season 26 competition after his coach, Snoop Dogg, joined him on stage to sing a Memphis classic: Otis Redding’s “The Dock of the Bay.” | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram
Jeremy placed fifth overall in the Season 26 competition after his coach, Snoop Dogg, joined him on stage to sing a Memphis classic: Otis Redding’s “The Dock of the Bay.” | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram

4th place: Danny Joseph (Team Reba)

Danny Joseph was part of The Voice Season 26 finale thanks to America’s instant save vote. As Reba McEntire’s only remaining team member, he placed in fourth place. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram
Danny Joseph was part of The Voice Season 26 finale thanks to America’s instant save vote. As Reba McEntire’s only remaining team member, he placed in fourth place. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram

3rd place: Sydney Sterlace (Team Gwen)

The Voice finalist Sydney Sterlace took to the stage to perform a stunning duet with her coach Gwen Stefani. The two looked dazzling as they sang “Wild World” by Cat Stevens together, but she finally placed in third place. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram
The Voice finalist Sydney Sterlace took to the stage to perform a stunning duet with her coach Gwen Stefani. The two looked dazzling as they sang “Wild World” by Cat Stevens together, but she finally placed in third place. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram

Second place: Shye (Team Bublé)

Right before announcing Sofronio Vasquez as The Voice Season 26 winner was announced, Michel Bublé promised that he and Shye would be working together in the future. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram
Right before announcing Sofronio Vasquez as The Voice Season 26 winner was announced, Michel Bublé promised that he and Shye would be working together in the future. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram

The Voice Season 26 champion: Sofronio Vasquez (Team Bublé)

Sofronio Vasquez dropped to his knees once host Carson Daly named him The Voice Season 26 winner. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram
Sofronio Vasquez dropped to his knees once host Carson Daly named him The Voice Season 26 winner. | Photo by @nbcthevoice / Instagram

Every coach’s duet with the The Voice Season 26 Top 5

The coaches of The Voice took the stage to deliver unforgettable performances alongside their talented finalists. Stefani and Sterlace kicked off the night with a soulful rendition of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World,” followed by Snoop Dogg and Beloate’s smooth cover of Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay.” The musical journey continued with Michael Bublé and Shye’s romantic performance of “Somethin’ Stupid,” originally sung by Frank and Nancy Sinatra. The evening concluded with another powerful duet, as Bublé teamed up with Vasquez to deliver a Motown classic, “Who’s Lovin’ You” by the Miracles.

All the performances in The Voice Season 26 finale

The Season 25 finale of The Voice was a star-studded affair, featuring a captivating performance of “Defying Gravity” from Wicked by the Top 8 contestants. The show also boasted impressive collaborations from Dan + Shay, Myles Smith, Season 24 champion Huntley, Riley Green and Ella Langley, Snoop Dogg and Sting, and a heartwarming tribute by Season 25 winner Asher HaVon to his coach, Reba McEntire.

An early look at The Voice Season 27: Who will be the new coaches?

The Voice is gearing up for an exciting Season 27, set to premiere on February 3rd at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The show will feature a star-studded lineup of coaches, including returning favorites John Legend and Michael Bublé, as well as newcomer Kelsea Ballerini. Making a highly anticipated return after a four-year hiatus is Adam Levine, who will once again grace the iconic red chair.

SOBRE EL AUTOR

Estudió Ciencias de la Comunicación en la Universidad San Martín de Porres y ejerce el periodismo desde hace 10 años en las ediciones web de varios medios nacionales. Actualmente se desempeña como Analista SEO del Núcleo de Audiencias del Grupo El Comercio.

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