The tension is about to reach new heights on the upcoming episode of “The Voice” as Coach Michael Bublé finds himself caught between two strong contenders on his Team: Rob Cole and Marty O’Reilly. According to an exclusive with People, Bublé says things will get real because both of them are worthy; but only one can move on.
Rob Cole vs. Marty O’Reilly
For their knockout performances this week, Rob takes on “Wondering Why” by The Red Clay Strays as Marty performs “The Letter” by Joe Cocker.
The preview makes it obvious: the other coaches are also wrestling with this one.
- Snoop Dogg shouts out Marty for his “howl and growl” and tells Rob his piano build-up was “super star.”
- Niall Horan says of Rob: he “told the story so well.” And when it came to Marty, he said his performance was “so captivating to watch.”
- Even Reba McEntire applauds both: noting Rob’s piano chops and saying Marty “channeled a little bit of Joe here tonight.”
You can feel the stakes: both performers nailed it, and Michael Bublé’s face? Well, he’s not exactly smug. He says: “Oh my God, I should not have put you two together because both of you are too good not to go on.” Then he trails off with: “The winner of this knockout is…” and cuts to black.
NBCWhat Viewers Should Be Watching For
Let’s be real; this isn’t just any “The Voice” moment. It’s when Bublé’s not just coaching; he’s making a gut-wrenching decision. That alone makes this episode worth watching.
Here’s what to keep your eyes on:
- Rob’s playing piano and making it into a full show, while Marty’s going full throat singing with emotion on a rock-soul throwback. These are two different variations of performance, and they’re both strong.
- The coaches’ comments show they’re not just watching…they’re feeling it. When all four coaches are visibly torn, you know the performances hit hard.
- Losing one of these means Team Bublé loses something big. This isn’t a casual elimination; the moment will shift the balance.
What the Fans are Thinking
It seems like everyone involved is bringing their A-game… and the fans are too.
“Rob has range, control, can be silky smooth and gritty. Confidence is through the roof. He owns that stage. I thought he was the guest celebrity until i realized he was a contestant. He’s professional. Even if he for whatever reason didn’t make it, he’s a star,” said one fan on the Youtube video.
Another chimed in with, “Rob was amazingly soulful, but Marty is something special. Voice, soul, song choice, stage presence– when he sings, it’s like he’s trying to tell us something, some sort of divine message. He’s incredible. Both are incredible of course, but man Marty…”
If you’re supporting one of these two (or just a sucker for high-stakes singing competition drama), this is one you don’t skip.
NBCSo cue your snacks, settle in, and get ready for whichever performance wins Michael Bublé’s approval. Because judging from this preview, his decision’s going to sting; no matter who walks away.
This episode of “The Voice” airs tomorrow night (Monday, November 10, 2025) at 8:00pm ET on NBC, streaming next day on Peacock.
