‘The Voice’: Is There a New Favorite to Win After Top 9 Perform?

Horan agreed with his fellow coach, telling Huntley, “That is the world you live in now, for me. You smashed it yet again.” Earlier, during the rehearsals, the One Direction alum said, “I have no doubt in my mind that Huntley should be in the finale.”

However, Huntley has tough competition in the form of Team Reba’s Ruby Leigh, the 16-year-old country singer who has been a fan favorite throughout the season.

Leigh performed an incredible rendition of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” to kick off Monday’s show, again earning a standing ovation from the coaches and studio crowd.

“You did a great job,” McEntire stated. “You did everything to perfection. I’m really, really proud, you sang your butt off tonight.”

Legend was full of praise, too, telling Leigh, “I’ve been a fan of yours since day one…. I love that you are always so authentically you… and sing the music that means so much to you.”

According to GoldDerby‘s racetrack odds, Huntley overtook Leigh in the odds to win ahead of Monday’s episode. You can see the rest of the odds below, alongside a link to last night’s other performances.

1. Huntley (Team Niall Horan) — 59/20 odds

2. Ruby Leigh (Team Reba McEntire) — 71/20 odds

3. Mara Justine (Team Niall) — 5/1 odds

4. Mac Royals (Team John Legend) — 6/1 odds

5. Nini Iris (Team Niall) — 12/1 odds

6. Bias (Team Gwen Stefani) — 13/1 odds

7. Jacquie Roar (Team Reba) — 37/1 odds

8. Lila Forde (Team Legend) — 44/1 odds

9. Jordan Rainer (Team Reba) — 48/1 odds

The top five artists will be announced on Tuesday’s (December 12) live show and will continue on to next week’s finale.

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