Bryce Leatherwood wins The Voice US 2022 (Picture: Getty)
The Voice US has crowned Bryce Leatherwood the winner of season 22, securing Team Blake his ninth victory.
The country singer, 22, who hails from Georgia, was visibly stunned after the news was announced and hugged his fellow finalists, Bodie and Morgan Myles.
The triumph marked another win for mentor Blake Chelton, who celebrated the win on social media, writing: ‘YOUR SEASON 22 @nbcthevoice WINNER EVERYBODY!!!! BRYCE LEATHERWOOD!!!!
‘I’m such a proud coach.. @bryceleatherwood, you are so damn deserving of this. Thank you America and GET READY WORLD!!! #TeamBlake #TheVoice.’
Five singers made it to The Voice US final, which aired on Tuesday night, including Bodie, Omar José Cardona, Morgan Myles, Brayden Lape, and Bryce.
The country singer was visibly stunned by his victory as he shared the stage with Bodie and Morgan Myles (Picture: NBC)
Omar (far right) came fourth, with Bodie and Morgan (middle) landing the runners-up spot (Picture: NBC)
Braydon exited the competition in fifth place, Omar took fourth place, with Morgan and Bodie landed the runners-up spot.
Before the episode came to an end, presenter Carson Daly,49, asked the finalists what lessons they had learned after taking part on the show and if they had any final words for their coaches.
‘Be myself,’ Bryce answered. ‘Be yourself and be who you are. Number two, have fun man. It’s the greatest experience that I’ve had in my life.’
The finale show also featured live performances from OneRepublic, Maluma, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Breland and Kane Brown.
It’s fair to say Bryce’s win divided viewers, with some baffled over how he managed to see off his competition.
‘Look, Bryce is a good singer, and his finale performances were his best of the season,’ one wrote. ‘But there is NO WAY he deserved to win over the incredible Kim Cruse, Bodie, Justin, Morgan or Omar!’
Echoing a similar sentiment, another said: ‘That was underwhelming if I’m being honest.
‘I like Bryce but him over Morgan and Bodie? I mean both those two chose different, unique songs throughout the season. I felt Bryce’s performances and song choices were generic and bland. Oh well.’
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However, others could not have been more thrilled.
‘I’m so happy for Bryce!! What a deserving winner,’ one enthused.
‘AHHH LITERALLY JUST SCREAMED BECAUSE MY FAVORITE JUST WON THE VOICE!!!!’ another exclaimed. ‘I’m so happy! 😭💗 CONGRATS BRYCE!!!’
The Voice US is set to return next year where Niall Horan and Chance The Rapper will join the show next year as coaches.
The Voice US airs on NBC.
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He saw off competition from Bodie and Morgan Myles.
