The Voice winner Sofronio Vasquez stuns fans with his emotional reaction to Kelly Clarkson and shocking backstage hockey confession

Fresh off his historic The Voice Season 26 win, Sofronio Vasquez is still coming to terms with his whirlwind journey—and his excitement reached new heights during a virtual interview when he came face-to-face with The Voice alum and global superstar Kelly Clarkson.

“Oh my gosh… is this real?!” Sofronio exclaimed, visibly starstruck as Clarkson appeared on the screen. The Filipino singer, who made history as the first Filipino winner of the show, was all smiles as he gushed about what it means to represent his heritage on such a massive platform. “I’m just so proud to bring this win home. It’s for everyone who believed in me and for all the dreamers out there.”

Clarkson, a The Voice veteran and former coach herself, cheered on the talented performer, commending his unique stage presence and vocal control. “You were incredible this season, Sofronio. You’ve got that thing—a mix of heart and charisma—that just pulls people in,” she praised, leaving Sofronio visibly emotional.
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Vasquez also opened up about working with first-time coach Michael Bublé, whose mentorship pushed him to new heights. “Michael was incredible—he made sure we didn’t just focus on singing but also on the whole performance. And he loved forcing us to play hockey!” Sofronio laughed. “I’m not sure I’m NHL material, but it was hilarious bonding with the team like that.”

Reflecting on his journey, Sofronio credited faith, hard work, and his coach’s guidance for his success. “It still feels like a dream. I’m so grateful for Michael, my fans, and this opportunity.”

From belting out powerhouse performances to geeking out over Clarkson, Sofronio Vasquez is embracing his newfound stardom—one surreal moment at a time.