Niall Horan Reflects on His Friendship With Blake Shelton at 'The Voice' Finale (Exclusive)

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Niall Horan isn't looking forward to saying goodbye to his fellow judge Blake Shelton.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to Horan on the carpet ahead of Monday's finale of, and he opened up about Shelton's departure from the show after 23 seasons.«We're gonna have a few drinks, no doubt,» Horan said with a smile. «I'm gonna miss him.

Big time. I've made a real friend.»«Like, I didn't know the guy in October of last year, but he's just been a constant. We text every day.

He's been a laugh the whole [time],» shared the singer, who just joined the show this season. «I hope he doesn't win it! But I'm gonna miss him.»Going into Monday's episode — where the Top 5 will compete for America's votes before the winner is revealed on Tuesday — Team Blake has two singers in the running: NOIVAS and Grace West.

Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson's Team Kelly had D.Smooth, and Chance the Rapper's Team Chance has Sorelle.Team Niall, meanwhile, is represented by Gina Miles, and Horan explained that he truly hopes fans can see the «very, very bright future» ahead of the hopeful songstress.«I've got a one in five chance,» Horan said. «She deserves to win it.