Horan assured the audience that he was “feeling a little bit better” and said he was “glad to be” at the finale, but noted that it had been a “rough couple of weeks.” He did not specify the illness he was battling, but revealed why he would not be able to hit the stage with his finalists on Night 2.

Niall Horan is set to sit out his scheduled performance during the upcoming Season 28 finale of The Voice after being placed on vocal rest. The singer and coach has revealed he has been dealing with vocal strain following a demanding schedule and was advised by doctors not to sing during the finale despite starting to feel better.

The hit singing competition closes out Season 28 with a holiday-themed two-night event packed with finalist spotlights, superstar performances, and the long-awaited winner reveal.

Aiden Ross can officially add himself to the list of singers who have won The Voice. After being crowned the champion of Season 28 during the December 16 finale, the college student is now looking forward to taking his music career to the next level.