TV’s singing showdown just took a major hit — The Voice has lost over a million viewers and its coveted top spot! In a shocking twist, American Idol has swooped in to steal the spotlight, leaving fans wondering: is The Voice losing its magic? Find out what’s behind the sudden ratings drop and if this could be the beginning of the end.

Plus, inside American Idol backlash from viewers over judging decisions this season

RATINGS for The Voice have dropped by over 1 million viewers as rival singing competition show American Idol has taken over the top spot.

The Voice and American Idol now air on Monday nights, as the schedule conflict has affected viewership for the once-top rated NBC show.

American Idol is leading in ratings this week over The VoiceCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

The Voice managed to earn the top spot on Monday nights – until this weekCredit: Trae Patton/NBC
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal The Voice’s major drop in ratings for Monday, April 7.

For The Voice’s Knockouts night, 3,321,000 viewers watched the episode, as over one million viewers tuned out from the week prior with 4,567,000.

As for ABC’s American Idol, 4,145,000 viewers tuned in for the final round of Hollywood auditions with special guest Jelly Roll for Monday, April 7.

While this was a drop for American Idol compared to the Sunday, April 6 episode with 5,123,000 viewers, the ABC show still beat out The Voice, unlike last week.

American Idol struggled on their first Monday night on March 31.

On the Sunday, March 30 show, 4,661,000 viewers checked out the final night of auditions for American Idol.

But on Monday, March 31, ratings for the ABC show dropped down to 3,781,000 despite Hollywood Week, Part 1.

The Voice remained strong on March 31 despite Idol airing on the same night, as 4,567,000 viewers watched.