Tuesday’s episode of The Voice featured an emotional moment for Michael Bublé, as the coach confronted painful memories of his own. During rehearsals, Bublé learned that team member Sloane Simon was preparing for her Playoff performance while her father, who had been battling cancer, was nearing the end of his fight. The situation resonated deeply with Bublé, who faced his own family health scare in 2016 when his son, Noah, was diagnosed with liver cancer at just three years old.
“I went through my own personal thing when my son got sick, and I couldn’t get through it,” Bublé shared with a trembling voice during rehearsals. “I just couldn’t, and that’s okay. Like you said, [we’re] human beings. This is just a show. It’s important, but it’s not as big as you—as important as your journey. This is just a part of it.”
An Emotional Performance for Sloane
Despite the heartbreak, 19-year-old Sloane, from Pittsburgh, chose to carry on. By the time she took the stage to perform Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” her father had passed away. As she stepped up to sing, she said, “I think putting my emotions out there with this song is definitely what’s gonna give me a shot at going through to Lives.”
Her performance was electric—a poignant expression of grief and resilience that left an impact on the entire judging panel. Snoop Dogg, who was visibly moved, walked onto the stage and gave her a heartfelt embrace, saying, “The spirit of your father is telling me to give you a hug right now. You did amazing.” Meanwhile, Gwen Stefani, who was Sloane’s original coach, was left wiping tears from her eyes, whispering, “Oh my god.” Reba McEntire also teared up, visibly struck by Sloane’s bravery.
It was Snoop who spoke for everyone: “Sister Sloane, I’m proud of you. Dad’s proud of you. Thank you for sharing this with us.”
Bublé’s Team Decisions
After Sloane’s performance, Bublé praised her for her courage and her remarkable voice. He called her rendition “marvelous” and emphasized how proud her father would have been to see her on stage. Later, in an aside to the camera, he admitted, “I don’t know how she managed to find that strength. Under those circumstances, I just don’t think I could have.”
Yet, as the competition moved forward, tough decisions had to be made. Bublé ultimately sent Sloane home, along with fellow contestants Jaukeem Fortson and Cameron Wright, both of whom had delivered powerful performances of songs by Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Instead, Bublé chose to advance Shye and Sofronio Vasquez into the final round, which will take place after the holiday.
The Voice continues with its Live Shows next week, airing Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC, and streaming the following day on Peacock.
