'The Voice' Viewers Slam Coach Gwen Stefani for Lip Syncing During Live Performance

'Was it lip-synced?' asked The Voice fans, who accused the pop star, Gwen Stefani, of faking it. The judge of the singing reality television show has been the target of fans, criticizing her for her indecisive nature and demanding to fire her. A recent episode of NBC's reality TV aired on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, and saw trolls taking another jibe at her. 

Social media was flooded with criticism over the Hollaback Girl's latest live performance on the reality television show. The singer performed her hit song, True Babe, for her fans, but it backfired. Dressed like the true pop star that she is, she sang her new track, which was released in June 2023. However, people sneered at her. 

People on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram pointed out that she may have been lip-syncing the whole time. A user, @terri_leigh24, slammed the singer on Instagram, "She can't sing." A second person, @maybeemaybeenot, called her out: "[It] sounded like a lip sync. Too famous now. Overly manufactured. The real talent is the contestants." 

Some questioned her choice of song, while others criticized her voice. One social media user, @colomackenzie, said, "I like her, but I couldn't understand her at all. Needed to pull up the video and watch." Another The Voice fan, @nurzie0143, echoed, "Couldn't understand a single word." 

Another disappointed user, @jessiepurewal, commented, "Ooooh. That was bad." @bisquit9 questioned her singing abilities, saying, "Can't believe she makes a living as a singer." @lynne.henderson2 asked, "How was it "Live?" It was Lip-synching." @klodi_fama said, "She can't sing anymore. She was iconic in her time, [but] now she needs to stick to Fashion. Singing no more, please." 

The Don't Speak singer conquered the stage in a black, studded, sleeveless top she paired with a matchy coral jacket and baggy pants. The show created a floral milieu in the backdrop, filled with flowers and psychedelic graphics. She grooved and jumped on her newly released track, reported The Sun.

Recently, her presence on The Voice has troubled the fans who have questioned her decision-making skills. She's been coaching on and off alongside fellow judges like 30-year-old Niall Horan, 68-year-old Reba McEntire, and 44-year-old John Legend. She previously appeared in seasons 7, 9, 12, 17, 19, and 22.

However, in recent times, many fans on The Voice want Stefani to be fired from the show. Amid the growing backlash, it seems the 54-year-old has secretly thought of quitting the show. She dropped a major career hint on Today With Hoda & Jenna. The singer wants to add another dimension to her diverse portfolio, and the premiere of Shop 'til You Drop in November made fans think Stefani might exit. 

Meanwhile, the pop icon celebrated a historical moment with her husband, Blake Shelton, and her sons as the Just A Girl singer scored a Hollywood Walk of Fame. Shelton gave a heartwarming speech honoring his wife and her multitude of talents, reported Billboard. "Standing here almost 10 years later, after I first met her, I can say without question that being a mother is still the most important thing in her life," gushed Shelton. "And I gotta tell you all, that's rare in this business."