What made Ruby Leigh cry in finale? 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist reveals heartbreaking news about her family

As she recounted the moments with her family as a young child, 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh broke down into tears and revealed she lost them in a tornado
UPDATED DEC 19, 2023
'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh lost her family in a tornado when she was young (NBC)
'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh lost her family in a tornado when she was young (NBC)

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh's voice had all the emotions as she sang 'Suspicious Minds' in the finale. The finalist claimed she thought about her family while singing the song.

As she recounted the moments with her family as a young child, Roby broke down into tears. The singer shared in the finale episode that she lost her family in a tornado when she was young.

Roby said she was thinking of the same experience as she sang Linda Ronstadt's 'Long Long Time' in a breakout performance.

A fan praised Ruby's performance, "You just brought me to tears! WOW!!"

Another claimed, "Ruby. Ruby. Ruby. You make me cry. You are astounding on every level imaginable. What a privilege it is to watch you live a song on stage. You’re what music has been desperately needing. You simply transcend."

A fan praised Ruby, "Favorite performance from Ruby Leigh, one of my favorite #TheVoice performances of all time. She needs to record and release Desperado WOW." 

"Desperado was a great song choice! It’s up for Ruby! She’s a storyteller!" tweeted one.



 



 



 



 

Ruby Leigh performing in 'The Voice' Season 24 Finals (NBC)
Ruby Leigh performing in 'The Voice' Season 24 Finals (NBC)

John Legend says he is 'fan' of 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh

As Ruby ended her performance, host Caron Daly claimed it looked as if Ruby was the owner of the casino represented in her song.

When asked for John Legend's thoughts, he said, "You're so remarkable Ruby." He added, "I've been a fan since the very beginning."

John believed Ruby's voice had "heft, maturity, and power" in it. He said, "Everything is in bold type. It feels like so strong and I just can't believe you're as young as you are."

Moreover, he was astonished to see how Ruby had such confidence, maturity, and power at such a young age.

John Legend says he's a 'fan' of 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh (NBC)
John Legend says he's a 'fan' of 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh (NBC)

Reba McEntire left 'sweaty' after  Ruby Leigh's 'The Voice' Season 24 finale performance

Reba claims to be amazed by Ruby's performance every time. Hearing the finale performance, Reba said, "You had fun with it."

Even though Elvis Presley recorded 'Suspicious Minds' first, Ruby craved the impression by making it her song. Reba said, "You made it into your own." 

She further claimed to be "petrified" by Ruby's performance. She said, "My hands are still sweaty."

The voting window is open now, so fans can vote for Ruby Leight by going through NBC's official page.

Reba McEntire left 'petrified' for 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh (NBC)
Reba McEntire left 'petrified' for 'The Voice' Season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh (NBC)

'The Voice' Season 24 airs on Mondays at 8 pm ET and Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on NBC.

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