Gwen Stefani, 54, criticized by fans for her outfit on ‘The Voice’ Season 26 opening night

Season 26 of The Voice just made its grand debut this week, and it brought with it an exciting new lineup of star judges. Music legends Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, and Gwen Stefani are now sitting in the iconic red chairs, ready to battle it out and mentor the next big superstar.

Fans of the show will recognize Reba and Gwen—they’ve been here before (Reba even claimed victory in Season 25). But for Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg, this season marks their first time as The Voice coaches. To kick things off with a bang, the four judges teamed up for a spectacular performance of Heartache Tonight, a classic rock hit by The Eagles.

It was the perfect way to introduce themselves and get the crowd pumped for the new season.

And it absolutely worked! Each judge brought their own style to the song, and the audience loved it. But while the musical performance stole the show, the night wasn’t without its share of drama. Gwen Stefani quickly found herself under fire for her choice of outfit—but more on that later.

The opening performance wasn’t just fun—it was full of surprises, especially when it came to Snoop Dogg. Known worldwide as a rap legend, Snoop shocked viewers with his singing skills! Fans didn’t expect the rapper to pull off such smooth vocals, and social media went wild. One person tweeted, “I didn’t know Snoop could sing?!!! I know him as a rapper.”

Another fan chimed in, “Snoop has a great voice. Very smooth—just like him.” One particularly excited viewer wrote, “I am SHOOKETH! They really got some excellent vocals out of Snoop.”

But as Snoop enjoyed the praise, Gwen Stefani found herself caught in a different spotlight. Her outfit for the night sparked criticism from viewers who didn’t hold back their opinions. Some thought her wardrobe was a bit too edgy for the occasion.

One person voiced their frustration online, saying, “Why can’t Gwen wear proper clothing? Is it a show for youngsters, or only adults? It’s disgusting.” Another commented, “Gwen is too old to dress like a teenager. Time to have class like Reba—always dressed like a star with class.”

Even though Gwen faced some harsh comments, the judges’ musical chemistry and energy shone through. A fan summed it up with, “Snoop and Reba are best singing together. Gwen needs to go and dress like a class lady. Michael is good.”

With a dynamic mix of rap, pop, country, and jazz backgrounds, this season’s judges bring a lot of different flavors to the show. If opening night is any sign of what’s to come, this season is going to be a wild and exciting ride!

What do you think about the new judges and Gwen’s outfit choice? Sound off in the comments below!