The Voice 28 Finale Polls: VOTE for who you think WILL and SHOULD WIN it all
The Voice season 28 has reached its finale week, and with this shortened format fans had far less time to follow and support their favorites. With only a single live week for performances and voting, momentum mattered differently than in a traditional season. That makes tonight’s finale and the accompanying polls especially unpredictable — and especially exciting for viewers who want to weigh in on who should win versus who is most likely to take the crown.
Two standout finalists who earned consistent praise are Niall Horan’s Aiden Ross, whose intimate, emotionally charged performances resonated with coaches and audiences, and Michael Bublé’s Jazz McKenzie, who impressed with soulful, versatile R&B-leaning vocals across multiple styles. Both artists represent very different strengths: Aiden with raw vulnerability and Jazz with polished vocal finesse. Personally, Aiden is my top pick, but Jazz would be a deserving winner as well.
Beyond those two, several other finalists brought memorable moments to the stage. DEK of Hearts delivered tight harmonies and strong ensemble work. Young performer Max Chambers emerged quickly as a fan favorite thanks to charismatic stage presence. Ralph Edwards offered a gritty, soulful tone that appeals to longtime singing-competition viewers. The finalist with the least momentum in this compressed season appears to be Reba McEntire’s Aubrey Nicole, whose Blind Audition was presented in a montage and didn’t have as much time to build a narrative.
With six finalists, anything is possible once voting opens and tonight’s performances are tallied. Below are the poll sections for readers to consider as they decide who should win, who will win, and which performance stood out most. While these are not official voting mechanisms for the show, they’re a snapshot of fan sentiment heading into the finale. We’ll publish poll results later today to see how public opinion lines up with the official outcome.
The Voice 28 Finale Performances Polls
Cast your mental vote and think about which finalists moved you the most this season. Below are the poll categories and the finalists or options to consider.
Favorite Top 6 performance
- Aiden Ross — emotional, intimate ballad performance
- Jazz McKenzie — soulful, R&B-influenced set
- DEK of Hearts — tight harmonies and ensemble flair
- Max Chambers — charismatic, youthful stage presence
- Ralph Edwards — raspy, soulful vocal delivery
- Aubrey Nicole — country-leaning performance (limited screen time this season)
- Other / Can’t decide
Who SHOULD WIN The Voice 28? (pick 1)
- Aiden Ross
- Jazz McKenzie
- DEK of Hearts
- Max Chambers
- Ralph Edwards
- Aubrey Nicole
Who WILL WIN The Voice 28? (pick 1)
- Aiden Ross
- Jazz McKenzie
- DEK of Hearts
- Max Chambers
- Ralph Edwards
- Aubrey Nicole
Grade The Voice season 28
- A+
- A
- B+
- B
- B-
- C
- D or lower
If you’re using these lists to guide an informal vote among friends or on social media, consider the difference between who should win based on artistry and potential versus who will win based on existing fanbases and short-term momentum. The compressed finale format shifted the usual arc of a season, so artists with instant impact or strong coach support could leap ahead quickly.
The Voice season 28 winner will be revealed tonight at 9 pm ET/PT on NBC, with episodes available to stream on Peacock the next day. Tonight’s broadcast will feature several musical guests and special moments, including performances by XG, Riley Green, Zac Brown, Noah Cyrus, Khalid, Season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez, Neal Schon and members of Journey, plus holiday duet moments between coaches and their artists. Tune in to see which finalist captures the title in this uniquely compact season.