Michael Bublé, the Grammy-winning Canadian-Italian crooner known for his timeless jazz renditions, is currently charming audiences as a coach on The Voice Season 28. As the blind auditions continue, the competition among coaches to recruit the most talented singers is heating up. In a recent episode, Michael made headlines for a light-hearted yet hilarious comment about his wife, joking that she might leave him — all in an effort to persuade a contestant to join his team.
The moment unfolded during contestant Teo Ramdel’s blind audition. Teo, a singer from Tijuana, Mexico, delivered a soulful rendition of the romantic classic Historia de un Amor. His heartfelt performance instantly caught the attention of all four coaches — Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé — prompting a rare four-chair turn. Each coach tried their best to convince Teo to join their team, showering him with praise for his emotional delivery and natural storytelling. Reba called him a “big win,” while Michael described him as a “potential frontrunner.” Even Snoop Dogg attempted to charm him in Spanish, making the moment both entertaining and endearing.
However, it was Michael Bublé who went the extra mile to connect with Teo — and his strategy involved a personal twist. Speaking partly in Spanish, Michael revealed his own ties to the Latino community through his wife, Luisana Lopilato, who is from Argentina. With a playful grin, he told Teo that his wife would be thrilled if he joined his team, and then jokingly added that if Teo didn’t pick him, his wife might just leave him. The humorous exaggeration immediately won over the audience and the contestant. The joke, of course, was made in good fun, with Michael using his trademark wit to express how much he genuinely wanted Teo on his team. His charm worked — Teo ultimately chose Team Bublé.
Explaining the context, Michael shared that his wife often plays Spanish-language music at home, particularly by iconic singer Luis Miguel, and their house is filled with Latin rhythms. So, when Teo sang beautifully in Spanish, it struck a chord with him — and he imagined how delighted his wife would be if he mentored someone who sang in her native language.
The fun didn’t stop there. Later in the episode, Michael opened up about how his family’s musical preferences have influenced him. He revealed that his wife and children have turned him into a devoted Taylor Swift fan, often hosting spontaneous dance parties at home to hits like Shake It Off. He admitted that he wasn’t always into Taylor’s music, but thanks to his wife and four kids, his taste has evolved. In December 2024, he even attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver with his family, calling it “one of the coolest nights” of his life.
Michael Bublé’s humor, warmth, and ability to connect deeply with people — whether through music, laughter, or family stories — continue to make him one of The Voice’s most beloved coaches this season.