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'The Voice' Season 25 finale: Viewers doubt Karen Waldrup's victory as she performs with coaches Dan + Shay

Karen Waldrup faced tough competition as she went head-to-head with Nathan Chester, Bryan Olesen, Josh Sanders, and Asher HaVon

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: In the grand finale of 'The Voice' Season 25, Karen Waldrup seized the spotlight alongside her mentors Dan + Shay, delivering a show-stopping rendition of 'You Look Good,' originally by the acclaimed group Lady Antebellum.

The performance was a mesmerizing display of talent and artistry, showcasing Karen's vocal prowess and the seamless chemistry between her and her coaches. The judges were left in awe as Karen's powerhouse vocals soared through the air, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed the electrifying moment.

Karen faced tough competition as she went head-to-head with Nathan Chester, Bryan Olesen, Josh Sanders, and Asher HaVon. Meanwhile, fans of the show were left underwhelmed by her finale performance and are worried she may not come out on top.

On Reddit, a fan said, "I don't get the Karen hype. She has cute outfits though." Another added, "I think it's down to Asher, Nathan or Josh coming out on top. Country fans seem to be rallying behind Josh over Karen."

On X, one fan shared, "Karen did amazing all season just to not sound her best on part 1 and 2 of the finale The win is slipping out of your hands queen."

Another user chimed in, "DK All I see is a younger Marjorie Taylor Green when I see Karen on stage I can't unsee that."

Who is 'The Voice' Season 25 finalist Karen Waldrup?

Karen Waldrup, originally from Mandeville, Louisiana, received a scholarship for orchestra choir at the University of Southern Mississippi. During her time at the university, she began performing at various venues, including bars, football games, and parties. Her cover videos have gained almost 500 million views and have amassed over a million followers.

Throughout her time on 'The Voice,' Waldrup faced off against Ryan Argast in the Battles, where she delivered a captivating rendition of Dan + Shay’s 'Save Me the Trouble.' She continued to impress the panel of coaches with her soulful performance of Trisha Yearwood’s 'Georgia Rain' during the Knockouts, ultimately earning unanimous praise and advancing through each round with her incredible talent.

Are 'The Voice' coaches Dan and Shay brothers?

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney are not brothers or childhood friends; rather, they are a duo that met by coincidence and discovered a special musical connection. 

During an interview with Taste of Country, the duo stated they met in December 2012 at a house party at Smyers' Nashville residence, which Mooney described as a typical starting artist's house with a unique feature.

Mooney described walking into the living room and seeing a tent that resembled a fort. Smyers explained that he couldn't afford to pay for heating, so he bought a lot of sheets from a thrift store and used them to create a tent in the living room to trap and conserve heat.

Smyers and Mooney first bonded over music in a quirky, budget-friendly living room setup and immediately connected. Smyers mentioned that they all gathered together and spent time playing music. He and Shay have been writing three songs daily ever since that night.