The Voice Australia fans call out 'underwhelming' finale: 'What on earth has happened to Australian TV?!' READ MORE: The Voice Australia winner is revealed - as they take home $100,000 cash prize By Kate Dennett For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:42 EDT, 27 October 2024 | Updated: 21:01 EDT, 27 October 2024 e-mail View comments The Voice Australia viewers have called out the show's grand finale over one very 'underwhelming' detail. The 2024 final aired on Sunday night, with LeAnn Rimes ' act Reuben De Melo being crowned the winner of the singing competition. The father-of-three appeared shocked when host Sonia Kruger told him he had won $100,000 in prize money and an artist development package with Studios 301.
However, disgruntled fans complained about the finale being pre-recorded as they pointed out that Reuben's reaction appeared somewhat underwhelming. While earlier series of The Voice have featured live finals, the singing contest has been pre-recorded in more recent years, with four alternate endings being taped. The final contestants only find out the result when the show airs on Channel Seven after the public vote, with many viewers complaining Reuben's reaction looked 'fake'.
Taking to social media, one fan fumed: 'Wish it was actually live so we didn't have pre-recorded fake reactions.' Another questioned: 'Can they bring back live results reactions?! His reaction seemed so underwhelming.' The Voice Australia viewers have called out the show's grand finale over.
