A new promo clip for the highly anticipated 26th season of The Voice is taking Instagram by storm, showcasing upcoming coach Gwen Stefani reminiscing about her first recording studio experience. In the video, the No Doubt frontwoman, 54, chats with fellow returning coach Reba McEntire and newcomers Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé.
Following the September 10th post’s debut, fans flocked to IG to share their reactions, with many admitting they had to look twice to recognize the “Luxurious” singer. Some attributed this to alleged cosmetic enhancements and lip fillers. While the “Hollaback Girl” artist has yet to address these latest allegations, it’s worth noting this isn’t her first brush with such scrutiny.
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Gwen Stefani Makes Fans Do A Double Take With Her Appearance In New Voice Promo Clip
In the video, the Grammy winner looked chic and stylish in a plaid tweed blazer, a matching romper, her signature fishnet tights, and high-heeled black boots. Her makeup was equally striking, with bold black winged liner, sky-high lashes, ample rosy blush, and an overlined pink pout. Stefani styled her iconic platinum blonde hair into a bouncy bob, reminiscent of Old Hollywood glam. The mom of three‘s subtle side part and brushed-out curls created an elegant, timeless look.
The official Instagram page for The Voice captioned the post: “this story is SO @gwenstefani! #TheVoice returns September 23 on @nbc and streaming on @peacock.” Stefani could be seen recalling her first time ever recording music as a teen. “I feel like I was 17 and my dad somehow knew some dude who had a studio in his backyard,” she recalled.
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The “Sweet Escape” songstress added that she and her bandmates at the time had “never recorded” professionally before as it “cost money to go in the studio.” She continued: “He had his friend give us the backyard and we went in there and did some demos in there and it looked like a spaceship to me. I was so naive and the glass and the whole thing…I just didn’t even know that existed but that was the first time I did it.”
Fans headed to the comments section to share their thoughts. “Who is she ???” one wrote as another deemed her to be “unrecognizable.” Someone else added, regarding Stefani: “Is anything on her real anymore?” as one other replied: “She is starting to not even look like herself what does she keep doing to her face.”
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Other viewers, however, focused more on the story that Stefani shared. “I love that story, Gwen. Love that your dad helped make your first recording happen. He recognized your giftedness in music. Very inspirational!” one wrote. Another added: “Love Gwen’s voice!!”
Many fans also expressed their excitement for the upcoming season of The Voice, set to premiere on September 23rd. “She’s incredible!!! Excited for her return!” one commented. This marks the Stefani’s seventh time guiding contestants, McEntire’s third and the first time for Bublé and Snoop Dogg.
