Is Ruby Leigh sick? Fans speculate after 16-year-old's 'strained' performance in 'The Voice' Season 24 semifinals
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: Ruby Leigh's opening performance in the Semi-Finals of 'The Voice' Season 24 left fans questioning her well-being, as she appeared to lack the same grace and energy displayed in previous episodes.
Ruby omitted yodeling from her song, leaving fans with a sense that something crucial was absent in her performance.
Furthermore, numerous individuals criticized the 16-year-old singer for what they perceived as "screaming" on stage rather singing.
However, fans might find solace in the fact that Ruby garnered praise from all four judges, namely Niall Horan, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and Reba McEntire.
One fan asserted that Ruby selected the wrong song for the opening night, stating, "That song is mellow, not whiny. WRONG song, RUBY."
Meanwhile, another critic harshly commented on the singer's performance, declaring, "Ruby sounds like nothing special at all!"
A fan speculated, "Ruby opening with a Bo Bice probably means she will not win, but I'll love her forever."
A comment from a viewer expressed concern: "Anyone else wondering if Ruby Leigh is sick?? She usually sounds AMAZING, and she still sounds good, just a little strained tonight :("
A fan expressed their thoughts on Twitter, stating, "Not feeling Ruby’s performance... sounds like she is screaming, not singing."
Ruby opening with a Bo Bice probs means she will not win, but I’ll love her forever. #TheVoice
— Joslyn Hansen (@Joslynm) December 12, 2023
anyone else wondering if ruby leigh is sick?? she usually sounds AMAZING and she still sounds good just a little strained tonight :( #thevoice
— raë is perpetually confused (@theyarerae) December 12, 2023
Not feeling Ruby’s performance.. sounds like she is screaming not singing 😬#Thevoice
— Anthony (@Baldwin1970) December 12, 2023
Ruby Leigh brings her father to 'The Voice' Season 24 Semi-Finals
Ruby brought emotions on stage as she came up with her father in the Semi-Finals. The 16-year-old claimed her father is her "biggest fan."
Following that, the singer fulfilled her dream of performing her favorite John Denver song. She sang "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
Many viewers were perplexed as Ruby sang John Denver's song in an episode dedicated to Taylor Swift.
However, it was clarified that before the trio performance on Swift's song, the singers were given the opportunity to perform solo with a song of their choice.
Ruby Leigh dubbed 'authentic and consistent' in 'The Voice' Season 24 Semi-Finals
John Legend expressed considerable admiration for Ruby's performance, labeling the singer as "authentic and consistent."
John Legend specifically highlighted Ruby's high notes, expressing astonishment at how effortlessly the 16-year-old singer could reach the "high chest notes."
On the other hand, Reba described the performance as a "get it goin' quick" show. She was impressed to see her team's singer hit all the notes they had discussed during rehearsal.
'The Voice' Season 24 Finale will air in two parts, on December 18 and 19 on NBC.
