The Voice season 27 ended with a shocking twist that left many fans outraged after Adam David, a contestant from Team Michael Bublé, was crowned the winner. Despite being an Instant Save contestant and facing elimination in the semi-finals, Adam made history as the first singer in that position to win the entire competition. His emotional victory was a joyful moment for him and his coach, Michael, who won his second season in a row.
However, the result sparked major backlash online, with fans claiming that fellow finalist Renzo, from Team John Legend, was “robbed.” Renzo, who had been a standout throughout the season, ultimately placed third, a result that visibly disappointed both him and John. Legend was even heard whispering that Renzo “deserved” to win, highlighting the shock felt by many on set.
Earlier in the night, Adam, Renzo, and Team Kelsea Ballerini’s Jaelen Johnston stood as the final three contestants. Jaelen ended up as runner-up, leaving Renzo in third, a placement that enraged many fans who had predicted his win from early on. Social media erupted in anger, with some viewers saying Renzo was the best vocalist of the season and blaming the show’s new rules and voting format for the result.
Critics argued that Adam’s initial performance didn’t measure up to the others and accused the show of favoring storylines over vocal talent. One viewer tweeted, “RENZO GOT COMPLETELY ROBBED! THIS IS TOTALLY BOGUS!” Others declared the season “the worst ever” and questioned whether viewers still knew what good singing sounded like.
The controversy was compounded by the fact that Adam had originally only received a single chair turn during his blind audition and had to fight his way through every round, nearly being sent home in the semi-finals. His last-minute save by public vote gave him a shot at the finale, and ultimately, the championship.
Despite the uproar, Adam’s win is officially in the books, and he celebrated the moment with an emotional performance and a heartfelt embrace from his coach. Meanwhile, fans of Renzo are left hoping that the exposure he gained will catapult his career forward, even if the title slipped away. As for The Voice, production for season 28 begins this summer, with Michael Bublé returning as a coach alongside Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire.
