The Voice Fans Are Pleasantly Surprised with Niall Horan as a Judge
To everyone's surprise, the former One Direction member turned out to be a great judge.
Since its premiere in 2011, NBC's The Voice has enjoyed immense popularity as a reality competition. However, in recent years, it has noticeably stagnated, with fans expressing disappointment that the focus has shifted from the singers to the judges, undermining the show's core purpose.
In an effort to remedy this, NBC introduced two new judges in Season 23—Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan—who prioritised the competition over self-promotion.
And while Chance was widely praised from the outset, it took Niall some time to win the audiences over.
Despite initial scepticism surrounding Niall Horan, the superstar singer quickly demonstrated his mentoring prowess, selecting compelling contestants for his team and offering insightful feedback on each performance. Following the blind auditions, fans commended Niall for his dedication to mentoring and his focus on nurturing talent rather than fixating on winning the season.
Audiences also appreciate Niall's personality, noting that even typically tedious scripted exchanges between the judges become more engaging when he is taking part, thanks to his youthful energy and sharp wit.
Overall, fans believe Niall has breathed new life into The Voice, broadening the show's appeal beyond that of Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson.
Viewers are hopeful that NBC will recognise Niall's positive impact and retain him for the upcoming season, regardless of his team's performance in the finale. And with Blake Shelton's departure after this season is over, there is excitement over the potential new celebrities who may join The Voice in Season 24.