The Voice would like us to believe that the winner of Season 25 all comes down to the performances that the Top 5 give during Monday’s Finals (airing on NBC at 8/7c). The contestant who shines the brightest is supposed to claim the title. But it ain’t necessarily so.
If like me, you’ve been watching the long-running sing-off for a while, you know that sure, the contenders who both razzle and dazzle with their last numbers improve their chances of emerging victorious. But by the time the finale rolls around, most of us have already picked “our” contestant.
For me, it’s Team John Legend’s Nathan Chester. A crowd-pleasing showman, he’s got charisma to burn and a Swiss Army knife of a voice. (It can do anything!) Hell would have to freeze over and get thrown in a blender to make a red-hot smoothie before I’d switch my allegiance to another singer.
So, since we’re all largely settled on our picks, we can probably safely predict who will be named Season 25’s winner no matter what happens Monday. Let’s find out. At least I can’t be any further off than I was last time around! Looking at Voice trends over the seasons as well as clues gleaned from this season’s voting, here are my guesstimates for the Final Five’s chances of winning.
Chances of winning: 3%. How come: Singing for the Instant Save the week before the finale is never a good omen. Though Bryan is the only rocker in the competition, and he certainly has his fans, overall he has failed to connect with the audience in as big a way as Season 24’s Huntley.
Chances of winning: 17%. How come: The country vote can never, ever be discounted on The Voice; it’s massive. But Josh will be splitting that vote with a rival — and, more importantly, a rival who has only seemed to gain in confidence as the weeks have rolled on.
Chances of winning: 21%. How come: Nathan blows me away, but the coaches often don’t seem as wowed. In fact, they’ve so loudly sung the praises of the contestant at No. 1 that I’ve pretty much accepted that Nathan will be another Katie Kadan or Kennedy Holmes (obvious winners who lost).
Chances of winning: 28%. How come: Josh is cruising right along next to Karen in the country lane, but whereas, it feels as if he’s plateaued, her star keeps rising. And I know the reveal of the results is supposed to be in random order, but Karen’s name was the first one called out in the Semis.
Chances of winning: 31%. How come: From the Blinds, Asher was if not the one to beat, for sure one of the ones to beat. Week after week, he’s been consistently stunning. And not for nothing, but even the coach of a competing team has declared him the best singer of Season 25.
OK, your turn. Who do you think will win — and who do you think should? Vote in the polls below, then hit the comments.
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Nathan is the only choice to WIN! Nobody is even close to him!!!! Saw him on a Carnival Cruise and every show is standing room only. FANTASTIC TALENT!!!
I will be stunned if Nathan doesn’t walk away with the Voice title. The lives begin with a number of strong singers, but none of them appear to be the complete package of singer and performer that Nathan is. His playoff performance was one of the best live performances I’ve seen on TV
As much of a showman as Nathan Chester is — and he’s great — I’m still pulling for Asher HaVon. He not only has one of the most pitch-perfect voices I’ve ever heard (John compared him to Whitney!) his intensity and emotionality made me literally cry in my living room last week. Asher FTW!
I agree 100%. Asher has one of the best voices ever to be heard on any Voice season.
I like all of them but if your picking a voice it is Asher he is a unbelievable singer.
I really can’t choose between Karen , Bryan and Nathan!…I kind of think Nathan will win this thing! All 3 are awesome!
It’s a toss up between Zoe and Nagede
Nathan without a doubt needs to win the voice. His voice is outstanding.
I love Bryan For giving 100% of himself and his talent in his performances. I’m excited for him, but Nathan is your winner.
Josh, Karen, and Asher are great. Part one of the finale show they gave it there all. Great show
I live Nathen Chester
If I’m in another room, away from the T.V. his voice is the only one that has me running back to the T.V.
Good luck Nathen!
WIN THE VOICE OR NOT
YOU HAD A DREAM COME TRUE🤗❤
Bring back Niall!
Did you see who is joining up? Reba, Gwen, Snoop Dog, Michael Buble’
This season is hard to pick. They are all so good! I’m partial to Reba’s team, but John may get the win this year. Can’t wait.
I really enjoyed Madison in the Battles and I think Serenity is better than L or Maddi Jane (although her youth and nerves have shown up a bit.) I think Asher is a bit overrated. I agree about Nathan – he’s the package.
Asher is awesome! He has a beautiful and powerful voice.
I totally agree!
I hope he’s not being overlooked just because Mr. Legend likes Nathan so much. John has let so many go because of it.
Nonetheless—- please vote for Asher. He is consistently awesome!
not a weak side in that which Nathan delivers! Just a stand-out!
So hard to pick just one…they are all amazing!! Good luck to all of them and to the judges. I think Nathan deserves to win.
The voice this season 25 is awesome anybody can win I hope team Reba wins it all
Bryan shouldn’t be there because he was with the Christian group Newsboys and made albums and toured.
Bryan Olesen doesn’t strike me as a contestant that oversings. Not at all. He’s a tremendous performer and an utterly amazing singer/guitarist and I hope he wins.
John Legend is the most usual knowledgeable coach. Therefore, I think Nathan will ultimately win.
I am confident that voters will vote according to talent and nothing else
Nathan has a angelic, pure and the most extraordinary voice
A highly, highly fixed show that has YET to make ANYONE a star after 25 cycles. Morons watch it. No offense to the morons who watch this dribble. Seriously: It’s bad.
If folks that watch The Voice are idiots, what do you call the people that claim not to watch it, but seek out a forum to criticize those that watch the show?
Seriously, people like that are usually LOSERS in real life.
Karen sings as good as Carrie Underwood! No kidding!! Nathan is a winner for sure and Bryan is right on his heels.
There are really a lot of good contestants such as Bryan Oleson.His voice is just incredible. Karen Waldrup could be in Nashville at the Grand Old Opry.
OMG…I’m SO torn…I love Asher AND Nathan. But, having grown up on ’70’s soul and R&B, Nathan’s persona, his voice, his vibe…are absolutely wonderful…But Asher…WOW…his voice is absolutely incredible and he always looks freakin’ amazing! I just need them both to win!
Love this season, there’s been some awesome contenders this season. They’re all really good and deserves to win. And I love all the judges, but Reba, that’s my friend. Reba, brung back your tv sitcom soon. Love you too John, Chance and Dan n Shay
After listening to John Legends political rant I can’t watch this show anymore. Thanks for ruining it for me John.
But you loved the football kicker’s political rant, did you, Miss Thing.
Please, PLEASE put an age cap on contestants – maybe like, no one over 26. By 26, they already have a life and probably children – they do NOT need “a break” into a music career!
I thought it was going to be Asher…but he is a distant 4th in your ratings…hmm…
I don’t get why people like Nathan he’s good don’t get me wrong but I haven’t been impressed with his performances but maybe I’m missing something
We may all have our favorites but you can’t deny the stand out winner! After all it is called the voice!! Asher should win Season 25!!
I agree!! He sang the heck out of I Will Always Love you!! Dolly and Whitney are icons and that song is a tough one & he nailed it!!