The Voice finally announced its winner for season 26, and it's none other than Sofronio Vasquez. The 31-year-old Filipino star banked a cash prize of $100,000, a record deal, and the title. His win made Michael BublΓ©'s coaching debut on the show an unforgettable experience.
In part 1 of the two-day finale, Sofronio picked Sia's song, Unstoppable, for round 1. For his last performance of the season, this season's winner performed his rendition of A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman.
Fans celebrate the victory of The Voice Season 26 Winner, Sofronio Vasquez
As Sofronio gets crowned, fans from across the world are pouring their hearts out.
One fan wrote on X,
"America FINALLY picked right!!!! I knew Shye and Softonio were gonna be in the top 2!!! Yasss Sofronioππ½ #TheVoice"
Right after the winner was announced on NBC, more fans flooded the internet with heartfelt congratulations.
"Congratulations #SafronioVasquez for making a history in #TheVoiceUSA as the first asian to won #TheVoice in the USA. We Filipinos are so proud of you ππ₯³π"
Wrote another fan on X.
Another fan of season 26 winner posted on X,
"YOU MAKE US ALL PROUD SOFRONIO π GRABE GOOSEBUMPS! THANK YOU SIR @MichaelBuble FOR TRUSTING THE TALENT OF OUR VERY OWN SOFRONIO π YOU BELIEVED IN HIM FROM THE VERY BEGINNING π΅π #TheVoice #SofronioVasquez"
A netizen added to his X account,
"First time i tuned into #TheVoice and he was my favorite from the get-go. Talk about an incredible voice. A VOCALIST. Congrats @sofroniovasquez β€ππ So very deservedπ"
More fans seem to be happy about Sofronio making history by being the first Filipino to win The Voice Season 26,
"A million dreams came true for Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez tonight when he won the Season 26 of The Voice USA, becoming the first Filipino to win the competition. #TheVoice"
Another fan tagged his own post on X from Dec 9, where he appreciated Sofronio's performance.
"Me after sofronios performance. We have no chance he literally just won America #TheVoice"
He captions his post,
"Still stands true. #TheVoice"
Another fan expressed his mixed feelings after the season 26 result on the platform,
"I thought FOR SURE final two would be Jeremy and Sofronio. Iβve had them as my top two since their auditions. Jeremy at fifth is bullshit. But Sofronio winning is so amazing. Well deserved! #TheVoice"
The World Reviews also posted on X congratulating the winner,
"CONGRATULATIONS, KABABAYAN! π΅ππ€ Sofronio Vasquez from the #Philippines wins Season 26 of #TheVoice! π His victory during the season finale on December 10 (December 11 in Manila) has us all proud. Thank you for waving our flag high! πΆπ"
Fans seem to be ecstatic as Sofronio Vasquez wins The Voice Season 26.