All good things must come to an end, and this week marks the final chapter of The Voice 2025. Night 1 of the Season 28 Finale kicked off on NBC with the Top 6 artists taking the stage, each vying for America’s vote as the countdown to the winner begins.

Ahead of the live shows, all four coaches shared voting call clips for the finalists on their teams, urging fans to rally behind their favorites. But as the performances unfolded and voting entered its final stretch, one thing became increasingly clear: one contestant is pulling ahead, emerging as the fan favorite and a strong frontrunner to win it all.

For the first time this season, the outcome rests entirely in viewers’ hands. While coaches continue to offer praise and guidance, the final decision now belongs solely to America.

Night 1 of the Finale: Top 6 Take the Stage

Monday night’s episode featured the Top 6 artists performing live in hopes of securing enough votes to be crowned Season 28 champion. The show also revealed the two wild card finalists voted through by viewers during the Playoffs: Max Chambers from Team Bublé and DEK of Hearts from Team Niall, both of whom delivered confident, crowd-pleasing performances.

DEK of Hearts brought energy and tight harmonies with “Fishin’ in the Dark,” earning glowing feedback from the coaches. Niall Horan praised their consistency, noting, “They have never done a thing wrong” all season.

Meanwhile, 14-year-old Max Chambers impressed with a heartfelt and joyful rendition of “Your Way’s Better,” showcasing maturity well beyond his years. Michael Bublé applauded his boldness and emotional honesty, calling it a standout moment of the night.

Other finalists also made strong cases for the title. Aubrey Nicole delivered a confident country performance that highlighted her steady growth throughout the competition, while Jazz McKenzie stunned with a powerful, gospel-tinged take on “Against All Odds,” turning a classic into a personal statement.

America Decides the Winner

Voting opened as soon as Night 1 began and will remain open overnight, closing early Tuesday morning. The results will be revealed during Part 2 of the Finale, when host Carson Daly announces the Season 28 winner.

With just hours left before the final decision, fan momentum is building fast—and all signs point to one contestant clearly leading the pack.