Reba McEntire ‘Silences’ ‘Voice’ Co-Star Niall Horan During Premiere And Blocks Him From Turning His Chair For A Contestant

As fans of The Voice await the show’s new episodes this week, many of us still aren’t over the wild and jaw-dropping premiere from last week! Viewers finally got to see the dynamic between new coach Reba McEntire and returning stars Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani and John Legend after months of teasers and little clips to go off of.

During the premiere, things got comically tense between McEntire and Horan in particular, with the country legend, 68, and pop star, 30, duking it out for contestant Jordan Rainer, 33. The hopeful singer performed an impressive cover of McEntire’s “Fancy” for her Blind Audition, and all four coaches turned their chairs around and tried to convince her to join their respective team.

McEntire began by attempting to build a connection with Rainer, asking how long she had been living in Nashville – to which the answer was eight years. The “I’m a Survivor” hitmaker then confidently asserted that choosing her as a coach would be an unforgettable experience, promising that the two would have a great time together.

However, as McEntire was making her pitch, Horan slyly pressed his red button, causing former coach Blake Shelton‘s voice to play throughout the room. With a few carefully programmed soundbites, Shelton gave Horan high praise and showered him with compliments, each one drawing laughs from the audience.