The Voice 26 Finale: Poll Results and Predictions
The Voice season 26 reaches its grand finale tonight (Dec 10), airing on NBC from 9–11 pm ET/PT. At the end of the live broadcast, host Carson Daly will reveal the winner, who receives a cash prize and a recording contract with Republic Records. Coaches Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg will each perform with their team members, and the finale will include special guest appearances. Voting results are saved for the final moments of the show, so the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the episode.
Your The Voice 26 Finale Poll Results
Fans have been voting in our polls all day, and the results show clear frontrunners. The five finalists are Sofronio Vasquez, Shye, Sydney Sterlace, Jeremy Beloate and Danny Joseph. Below are the poll outcomes reflecting viewers’ favorite performances and who fans think should and will win.
Favorite Finale Performance
Sofronio Vasquez dominated the Favorite Performance poll. His rendition of “A Million Dreams” received 30.78% of the vote, while his performance of “Unstoppable” took 20.77%, giving him a combined majority of audience support for individual performances. Shye, also on Team Bublé, earned strong support with “Falling” at 16.21% and “One of Us” at 6.38%. The remaining finalists collected smaller shares across their finale songs.
- Sofronio Vasquez – Team Bublé – “A Million Dreams” = 30.78%
- Sofronio Vasquez – Team Bublé – “Unstoppable” = 20.77%
- Shye – Team Bublé – “Falling” = 16.21%
- Shye – Team Bublé – “One of Us” = 6.38%
- Jeremy Beloate – Team Snoop – “What the World Needs Now Is Love” = 6.19%
- Danny Joseph – Team Reba – “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” = 5.46%
- Danny Joseph – Team Reba – “Back to Black” = 4.74%
- Sydney Sterlace – Team Gwen – “I Miss You, I’m Sorry” = 4.55%
- Jeremy Beloate – Team Snoop – “Dancing on My Own” = 2.55%
- Sydney Sterlace – Team Gwen – “Chasing Cars” = 2.37%
Streaming and view counts also favor Sofronio: his videos have amassed significantly higher views on YouTube than other finalists, reflecting strong audience engagement for his performances.
Who SHOULD Win The Voice 26?
When asked who should win, poll respondents favored Sofronio Vasquez by a wide margin. Over 55% of voters picked him as the deserving champion. Shye came in second with just over 22%, while the other finalists trailed in single digits.
- Sofronio Vasquez – Team Bublé = 55.45%
- Shye – Team Bublé = 22.36%
- Jeremy Beloate – Team Snoop = 8.55%
- Sydney Sterlace – Team Gwen = 6.91%
- Danny Joseph – Team Reba = 6.73%
Who WILL Win The Voice 26?
In the predictive poll asking who will win, Sofronio’s lead grows even larger. He received nearly two-thirds of votes in this poll, with Shye again in distant second. The other finalists remained in single digits, suggesting a likely outcome unless late voting shifts dramatically during the live finale.
- Sofronio Vasquez – Team Bublé = 66.67%
- Shye – Team Bublé = 15.93%
- Sydney Sterlace – Team Gwen = 7.34%
- Jeremy Beloate – Team Snoop = 6.08%
- Danny Joseph – Team Reba = 3.98%
Grade the Season
Voters gave The Voice season 26 an overall grade of A-. Many fans praised the quality of talent this season, though several responses noted disappointment that the live rounds were limited to only two weeks instead of a longer run. Overall season grades from respondents were:
- A = 45.12%
- B = 34.15%
- C = 14.63%
- D = 3.96%
- F = 2.13%
Predictions
Given the poll results and streaming numbers, the consensus is that Michael Bublé will finish his rookie coaching season with a win. One consideration is whether a portion of Sofronio’s online support comes from international fans who cannot vote in the U.S. finale; however, his substantial lead in views and poll votes suggests he likely has strong domestic backing as well.
My prediction aligns with the polling: Sofronio Vasquez will win The Voice season 26. Projected final placements based on fan voting and engagement are:
1. Sofronio Vasquez; 2. Shye; 3. Sydney Sterlace; 4. Jeremy Beloate; 5. Danny Joseph.
The Voice season 26 finale airs on NBC from 9–11 pm ET/PT, with an hour-long recap of Monday’s performance show airing at 8 pm ET/PT. The finale will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.