Coach Michael Bublé made news during Season 28 of The Voice when he made a joke about his wife leaving him if a candidate didn't join his team. Though jokingly presented, the comment made to Teo Ramdel during a blind audition revealed deeper tensions in Bublé's marriage to Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato. Bublé's remark demonstrated how genuine insecurities can be hinted at in even lighthearted banter on reality TV.
After getting married in 2011, Bublé and Luisana had four kids together. Their lengthy marriage has withstood the demands of celebrity, personal struggles, and public scrutiny. Michael capitalized on the linguistic link during his Voice moment, Teo sang in Spanish, referencing Luisana's heritage, and joked that not getting Teo would be interpreted as a failure at home.
Despite being humorous, the remark struck a chord with followers who understood that when expectations and allegiances clash, even in solid marriages, fractures may appear.
The Voice moment - When marriage and performance collided
Michael Bublé's comment on The Voice highlighted the intersection between personal ties and professional aspirations, not only contest pressure. That framing demonstrated the emotional stakes he felt behind the scenes when he threatened Teo Ramdel that his wife could "leave" if Teo didn't join his squad. What initially appeared to be an audition technique swiftly turned into a public glimpse of his marriage's emotional undertones.
What Michael revealed on The Voice
Teo Ramdel gave a strong performance in Spanish during The Voice episode this week, which inspired all four coaches to put up their best effort. Knowing that Luisana speaks Spanish as her first language, Bublé convinced Teo that Teo would fit in better with his family by bringing up Luisana's insistence on Spanish music at home. In jest, he said,
“If you don’t choose me, Luisana might leave.”
The remark, which was spoken with a smile on her face, was laced with genuine passion and highlighted the connection between marriage and ego. In his approach, the audition was presented as a personal test as well as a competition: acquire Teo and keep the peace at home. The boundaries between relationship self-worth and coach strategy were hazy during the show.
How Luisana responded & how their partnership endures
Luisana Lopilato refrained from publicly criticizing the comment. Rather, she and Bublé have mainly presented a unified face. Their 14-year marriage has had its share of difficulties, most notably the diagnosis of liver cancer in their oldest son, Noah, which called for a great deal of fortitude and support from one another. Bublé has frequently attributed their tenacity to their mutual understanding and acceptance of each other's needs.
The couple continues to highlight humor, thankfulness, and common objectives in public interviews and social media posts. A sarcastic note on how personal life and family rhythms unfold when two strong personalities coexist, Bublé joked in 2025 that Luisana had taken up almost all of their wardrobe space. Luisana's lack of reaction to his Voice joke instead of a defensive one shows that she is confident in their relationship.
Watch the latest episodes of The Voice Season 28 on NBC.