Kelly Clarkson is back on The Voice as a coach for its 23rd season and she has found a new favorite among her peers, first-time coach Chance the Rapper. The two bonded over their love for Joni Mitchell, with Clarkson declaring Chance her favorite coach after he admitted he had never heard a Steve Nicks/Tom Petty duet before. But it’s not just their shared music taste that has brought them closer, it’s also their mutual passion for finding the best talent through battles and eliminations.
Battles and eliminations on Season 23 of “The Voice”
The latest episode of The Voice saw three acts eliminated in the first round of battles. Ross Clayton defeated Laura Littleton with his impressive growth during the performance. Magnus defeated Alyssa Lazar despite having different styles, while Marcos Covos beat Sheer Element in a battle that was difficult to judge due to the snippet of their performance shown on air.
Kylee Dayne also won against Mary Kate Connor in another battle, but Mary Kate was given a playoff pass. Some performances were criticized for being dull or lacking energy, but there were some surprises in who was eliminated or saved, including Mariah Kalia not receiving a Steal.
First battles round on “The Voice”
The first battles round on The Voice continued the search for the best singers with Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan, Chance the Rapper, and Blake Shelton as coaches. During this phase of the show, each coach pairs up their vocalists for head-to-head battles to determine who advances to the next round.
Team Blake singers Tasha Jessen and EJ Michels battled it out and despite being too close to call at times, Shelton chose Jessen as the winner. Horan and Chance both hit their steal buttons for a chance to work with Michels, ultimately joining Team Niall.
Similarly, Gina Miles of Team Niall won her battle against Kala Banham, who was then stolen by Kelly Clarkson. The coaches were faced with tough decisions and emotions ran high during the first battles round.
However, the standout moment of the night belonged to Team Chance’s Sorelle and Manasseh Samone, who earned a standing ovation for their performance. Chance ultimately chose Sorelle as the winner and used his playoff pass to advance Samone directly to the playoffs.
The Voice season 23 is off to an exciting start with battles and eliminations bringing out strong emotions from the coaches as they search for the best talent. With Blake Shelton’s last season on the show, the other coaches are willing to compete with the Team Blake dynasty.
In conclusion, The Voice season 23 has already seen some exciting moments in battles and eliminations, leading up to what promises to be a competitive and unpredictable season. And while Kelly Clarkson may have found her new favorite coach in Chance the Rapper, all four coaches are determined to lead their teams to victory.
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