'The Voice' Winner Gina Miles and Coach Niall Horan Reflect on 'Crazy' Victory (Exclusive)

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, Niall Horan stole a win from his TV dad, Blake Shelton!The first-time coach pulled out a victory in Tuesday's season 23 finale, with his Team Niall singer, Gina Miles, beating out Team Blake's Grace West, in what host Carson Daly said was the smallest margin of victory in    history.Blake was angling for a record-extending 10th victory in his final season on the NBC singing competition, but this time, the student outshone the master.«He said, 'I taught you everything you know!'» Niall laughed with ET's Cassie DiLaura backstage after the finale, recalling Blake's reaction. «That's not even a joke.

It was such a special night for him, but it was also fantastic to kick that man out the door.»The victory came amidst star-studded performances and tributes to Blake's 23 seasons on the show, however, no one was more emotional than Gina when the news was announced.«t was crazy, I just did not expect that,» the soft-spoken 19-year-old singer told ET backstage after her big win. «I'm just so very grateful to be here.» Still reveling in the moment, Gina was candid when it came to what's next for her. «I haven't slept in like, days, so I'm probably going to sleep and eat and call my dad,» she shared.And Niall had nothing but praise for his young star, and pledged to help her continue to further her career and keep this moment going.«I can't think of a bad performance she's put in,» he said of her time on the show. «It's tough out there.

It's not easy for any of us. But I'm going to try and make sure that Gina gets looked after, get her in the right rooms, let her write from her heart, and see what happens.»ET spoke with Niall  — who will officially be back for his second season in the fall — ahead of Monday's finale performance.