In the latest twist of The Voice Season 28, coaches Michael Bublé and Niall Horan turned up the rivalry during Monday night's Blind Auditions. Horan wasted no time deploying his block on Bublé, snagging 19-year-old sensation Sadie Dahl after her mesmerizing cover of Black Pumas' "Colors" earned a rare four-chair turn. Indeed, the move left Bublé visibly stunned, muttering to himself as Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, and Horan vied for the young performer's attention. Dahl, who manages a sensory deprivation spa by day, ultimately joined Team Niall, inspired by her grandmother's unyielding battle with cancer and love for the show.
However, Bublé wasn't one to back down easily. He pivoted with a sly pitch, urging Dahl toward Snoop's team by praising the rap icon as "one of the greatest musicians on the planet." The gesture highlighted the playful yet competitive dynamic between the two crooners, who've shared a mentor-mentee vibe since Horan snapped a photo with his "hero" Bublé at an airport back in 2012. Moreover, tensions escalated when Horan enlisted former coach Blake Shelton's voice in a surprise video to shade Bublé's recent three-peat boasts—Shelton quipping that he "won't be happy" about Horan's rising star power. It was a cheeky nod to Shelton's legacy, underscoring how Season 28's all-veteran coach lineup is fueling unexpected drama.
The episode also featured another four-chair standout, 20-year-old Kayleigh Clark, sparking a tug-of-war that kept viewers hooked. Bublé, aiming for his third straight win after guiding Team members to victory in prior seasons, blocked rivals strategically throughout the night. Horan, returning after his own Season 26 triumph, taunted Bublé with a "penalty box" gag during a Ray LaMontagne cover that wowed the panel. These moments reveal a season laced with personal stakes and lighthearted jabs, as the coaches build teams ahead of the Battle Rounds.
Yet amid the blocks and banter, one can't help but wonder if this friendly feud will propel a new champion or simply steal the spotlight from the artists themselves.