• Niall Horan was absent from a new Instagram promo for The Voice’s two-part Season 28 finale.
• Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg appear in the clip, prompting fan concern.
• Niall did appear in a different promotional clip over the weekend, suggesting a one-off omission.
• The Voice finale airs Monday and Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on NBC; several celebrity performances were pre-taped.
Niall Horan absent from official promo
Fans raised alarms after The Voice posted a new Instagram promo ahead of the two-part Season 28 finale that featured coaches Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg — but not Niall Horan. The clip, shared on the show’s official account, shows the three coaches joking about Snoop’s generous, over-the-top gift-giving, and highlights on-set nicknames like “Santa Snoop.”
Fan reaction on social
Viewers quickly noticed Niall’s absence and took to the comments asking where the former One Direction star was. Messages ranged from playful (“Where’s our Niall?”) to concerned (“Love you all but where is King Niall?”), reflecting fans’ surprise that he didn’t appear alongside the other coaches just hours before the live finale.
Embedded post (promo featuring Reba, Bublé and Snoop): https://www.instagram.com/p/DSQbAlnkrVn/
Not necessarily a sign of trouble
Niall did appear in another promo clip posted earlier in the weekend that did not include Snoop. In that lighter skit, Niall and Michael Bublé played rival cowboys in a humorous face-off settled by Reba with a button-pressing contest — suggesting the new promo omission may simply be a creative or scheduling choice rather than anything more serious.
Embedded post (earlier promo with Niall and Bublé): https://www.instagram.com/p/DSLmus5kqTu/
Finale details and finalists
The Voice’s four coaches are preparing to crown a winner over the two-night finale. Six finalists have been confirmed on the broadcast schedule: Aubrey Nicole (Team Reba), Aiden Ross (Team Niall), Jazz McKenzie (Team Bublé), Ralph Edwards (Team Snoop), and two more artists to be revealed during Monday’s live show.
Producers have said several celebrity performances set to round out the season were taped in advance to avoid technical issues; camera shots of the coaches will be spliced in so it appears the celebrities are performing in the room.
What to watch for
The first part of the two-night finale airs Monday at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, with the conclusion Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. Viewers curious about Niall’s role in the finale can tune in to see whether he appears during live segments, pre-taped packages, or the taped celebrity performances.
For now, the absence in one promo appears to be an editorial choice rather than an announced illness or exit. Fans should also watch the show’s social channels for any updates or additional clips released ahead of the live broadcast.
Image Referance: https://www.the-sun.com/tv/15645519/the-voice-niall-horan-missing-finale-coaches-reba-snoop/
