The Voice fans slam producers for overshadowing winner & focusing entire season 23 finale on B
THE Voice fans have accused producers of making the season 23 finale all about Blake Shelton's farewell rather than the winner.
The country singer has been appearing on the show since its first season in 2011.
Tuesday's The Voice season 23 finale kicked off with tribute after tribute to Blake, 46.
Host Carson Daily led segments reflecting on the musician's wins, the show bringing him and his wife Gwen Stefani together, and more.
In between, viewers saw the finalists team up with their individual coaches for performances.
There were also several guest performers brought on to take the stage.
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Fans at home couldn't help but notice how much of the show seemed to center on Blake, and they took to Twitter to share their thoughts.
Despite seeing a number of performances from finalists throughout the show, some felt it was a little too Blake-heavy.
One critic tweeted: "If I was a finalist this season I would feel a way because I feel like the contestants have gotten lost in the finale with so much focus on Blake Blake Blake.
"We get it, he's leaving."
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Another wrote: "They really could have announced the winner in the first 10 minutes and then proceeded with all the Blake's last season stuff."
A third unhappy viewer tweeted: "Ok just no, this finale is gonna be all about Blake. Might just turn it off until the end when they announce the winner."
BIAS FOR BLAKE?
Prior to the episode airing critics shared yet another concern online.
Some viewers floated a theory that the show was '"rigged" in Blake's favor.
Fans of the show, and critics of Blake, took to Twitter to express their frustration with the show and their thoughts on the finale.
One wrote, "My conspiracy theory mind thinks this season is rigged for Blake, but Gina Miles is excellent and deserves to win. She’s got my vote."
Another tweeted, "If Blake’s team wins tonight, it’s rigged because the amount of people voting for Gina is insane!!"
"The voice is clearly rigged for Blake to win his last season," added a third.
A fourth fan said, "If Blake wins the voice this season then the show is absolutely rigged."
BYE BYE BLAKE
In a statement, Blake addressed the fact that he is leaving the show, saying that it simply felt like the right time to move on.
He said at the time: “I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from The Voice after season 23.
“This show has changed my life in every way for the better, and it will always feel like home to me.
"It’s been a hell of a ride over these 12 years of chair turns, and I want to thank everyone at The Voice from NBC, every producer, the writers, musicians, crew, and catering people, you are the best.
"It takes a lot of work, passion, and adult beverages (Ha!) to pull off a live show twice a week.
“I’ve made lifelong bonds with Carson and every single one of my fellow coaches over the years, including my wife, Gwen.
" I have to give a huge shout out to the singers – the ‘Voices’ who come on this stage season after season and amaze us with their talent and a special thanks to those who chose me to be their coach.
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"Lastly, it’s about y’all, the fans, who watch and support these artists, us coaches, and everyone at The Voice chasing their dreams.
"It wouldn’t happen without you!”
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