is that voice Will it be canceled after 25 seasons? Some longtime fans think it should be that way.
When Gwen Stefani Left that voice, the hottest member of the Jonas Brothers steps into the coach's chair. One pop singer replaced another.
But when Niall Horan took the final turn in the NBC talent conversation, that voice The One Direction alum has been replaced by a country music duo.
Among the current coaches: half We come from the same niche music genre. It feels like a completely different show and is alienating longtime viewers.
![Reba McEntire and other The Voice Season 25 coaches listen.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_00-1024x576.png)
![Reba McEntire and other The Voice Season 25 coaches listen.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_00-1024x576.png)
'The Voice' coaches are currently experiencing some layoffs
Chance the Rapper is not a country singer. The same goes for John Legend.
But Reba McEntire and Dan + Shay (maybe “one” coach, but they’re definitely two people) are country singers.
Niall Horan has decided not to return for season 25. That's when Dan + Shay stepped in and gave Country a 50% stake in the coaching lineup.
![Country duo Dan + Shay returns to season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_01-1024x576.png)
![Country duo Dan + Shay returns to Season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_01-1024x576.png)
Even just a few hours after Season 25 aired in late February, fans and viewers that voice He was expressing his dissatisfaction.
For example, Reddit users have expressed criticism ranging from demands such as: that voice Hopefully season 26 will be significantly different and cancelled.
“I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s upset that the CW (Country Western) is throwing everything around. It would have been better if The CW had their own show,” one Reddit user said.
![John Legend on Season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_02-1024x576.png)
![John Legend on Season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_02-1024x576.png)
'The Voice' in danger of being canceled by fans
“It would be better if the music industry picked a winner,” a Reddit user said. “The American vote is a train wreck.”
This Reddit user pointed out the voters' poor judgment, saying: “Some of the best singers in the world would have been voted out. “It doesn’t make sense.”
The same Reddit prompt continued. “I usually watch until the voting starts. This year we won’t be able to see all of this because of the double team stunt.”
![Reba McEntire in the iconic The Voice swivel chair.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_03-1024x576.png)
![Reba McEntire in the iconic The Voice swivel chair.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_03-1024x576.png)
“Who thought having three national judges was a good idea,” one commenter demanded.
“I absolutely hate country music,” said another. “Having a country duo instead of everyone else was what they needed to do. “I’m not watching this season,” he said.
Another Reddit user said: “Maybe today I haven’t seen it yet, but that scared me. “Especially with the voting method last season.”
![Chance The Rapper appeared as a coach on season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_04-1024x576.png)
![Chance The Rapper appeared as a coach on season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_04-1024x576.png)
Not everyone wants 'The Voice' canceled or changed.
“Just because different people have different music preferences doesn’t mean it’s wrong,” one Reddit user argued.
Another pointed out that the show could pivot in whatever direction its audience (perhaps a portion of the audience not active on social media) wants.
“Several Voice alumni have found success on country radio… So maybe country artists will be featured,” an additional commenter suggested.
![Coach on season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_05-1024x576.png)
![Coach on season 25 of The Voice.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/02/0229_thevoice_05-1024x576.png)
Even if the music contest looks like this: that voice and american idol Known as a more narrow-minded audience, that voice It enjoyed fairly strong viewership ratings (at least in the past).
Maybe things have changed, maybe some demographics are gaining traction. If so, it's possible that the producers decided to cater to the needs of the country crowd. face the music – If you'll pardon that terrible pun.
But it sounds like it might be of interest to some fans who might be more likely to subscribe to Peacock. NBC is rolling the dice with Season 25, and who knows where it will land.