Michael Bublé, the Grammy-winning Canadian-Italian singer and actor, has returned to The Voice as a coach for Season 28, joining Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg. Known for his smooth vocals and charm, Bublé has brought plenty of personality to the blind auditions and not all of it has sat well with viewers.
In a recent episode, Teo Ramdel from Tijuana, Mexico, took the stage with a heartfelt performance of Historia de un Amor. The emotional rendition earned him a four-chair turn, sparking a playful but competitive pitch from the coaches.
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Michael, eager to recruit Teo, jokingly warned the contestant that his wife, Luisana Lopilato, might leave him if Teo didn’t join his team. He explained that his wife, a native Spanish speaker, loves Spanish-language artists like Luis Miguel, and having Teo on his team would impress her. The comment was delivered in jest, but fans took to social media to debate whether it was humorous or self-absorbed.
Bublé’s playful approach to the show isn’t new. During the blind auditions, he has been known to jump out of his chair, strike exaggerated poses, or interrupt contestants with over-the-top commentary — often drawing laughs from some viewers. One Reddit user wrote, “Michael always makes the show fun — he’s a little extra, but I love it.” Another added, “I can’t stop laughing at the way he reacts to every performance. It’s so over-the-top, it’s brilliant TV.”
However, not all fans are entertained. Several viewers have expressed frustration that Bublé’s antics sometimes take the focus away from the performers. One fan wrote, “I am starting to dislike Michael Bublé. Last show, I found myself telling him to shut up every time he gave his long-winded story. He needs to remember the contestants are the stars.” Another added, “The show is called THE VOICE, not THE VOICE COACHES. Sometimes it’s just too much.”
In addition to his theatrics, Michael has shared personal anecdotes with contestants, giving insight into his life as a young musician. He has recounted playing in small clubs at 16 and how his grandfather would trade plumbing work for free entry, allowing him to learn from seasoned musicians. While some fans find these stories inspiring, others feel they contribute to the “self-absorbed” label, diverting attention from the singers.
Despite mixed opinions, Michael’s approach often works. Teo Ramdel ultimately chose Team Bublé, drawn by the coach’s personal connection and enthusiasm. Reba McEntire called Teo a “big win,” while Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg playfully competed to woo him to their teams.
While fans tune in to celebrate talent, Bublé’s mix of humor, charm, and exaggeration has kept viewers talking — for better or worse.
Why Michael Bublé says there are no downsides to being on The Voice
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“There’s literally not one negative part [of the show],” Bublé told NBC Insider after his first season in the red chair. “This is about the Artists, for the Artists. It’s not about us. We love being here. We love being part of the process. There’s a reason why we’ve come and gone, and the people in the red seats change, but the show stays successful. It’s because they’ve made sure that they are so protective of the Artists. And that’s the legacy of the show.”
“My favorite part about it,” he explained, “was when I had to let people go for the first time, I was upset about it. Until I realized that their lives had changed. Until I realized that their careers had started. They started to create a business that could go on.”
It’s all about exposure. “Their socials have grown. I didn’t realize at the time because I had thought of this as an end-goal thing,” Bublé said, adding that his Artists’ lives “changed already…just from being on this massive television program that has 7 to 11 million people watching all over the planet.”
