Gwen Stefani: “I’d Never Get a Chair Turn on The Voice”
Gwen Stefani recently told The Drew Barrymore Show that if she ever tried auditioning for the NBC hit, her voice would probably get a polite no sweep from the studio. “I can answer that already,” she laughed. “I would never get a chair turn—there’s no way.”
Why the Singer of “Hollaback Girl” Thinks She’d Lose
- Blind‑audition rule Vs. full‑studio vibes – The Voice eliminates everything but the raw voice. Gwen says the blind format changes the game completely.
- Eliminated visual cues – No deluxes, no back‑drops, just ear‑catching song.
- Her “character voice” – The hit‑maker’s sound is unmistakably hers, not a polished demo that fits a pop‑record label’s mold.
Picturing a “Different” Voice on the Big Stage
“Some of these singers are incredibly technically gifted,” she said. “It’s tough to say if they’d get my attention on a single. I feel my voice has more of a character vibe, and this might not resonate with the judges.”
Beyond the “Universal” Dream
Gwen’s talent is undeniable, but she sees the show as un‑universal—not the grand stage that could launch an unheard‑once singer into stardom. In her words, while anyone could become a radio-drum, she might not be the one that gets the “big chair.”
All in all, she knows that because her riffs and sharp pop edge are too distinctive for a format that favors clean, tuneful talent aimed at record deals.
