Michael Bublé Has An Advantage Going Into The Voice Season 27 Finale, And I Agree With John Legend’s Take On The Brutal Elimination

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⚠️ Caution: The following story discloses the outcomes of ‘The Voice’ Season 27 Semifinals, as shown in the May 13 episode. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can catch up by subscribing to Peacock and streaming the event.

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The finalists for Season 27 of “The Voice” have been determined, with five artists moving forward to the live finale airing next week on the 2025 television schedule. These five competitors will vie for a $100,000 cash prize and a record deal. However, making it this far wasn’t an easy feat. Host Carson Daly shared the results of America’s votes, which trimmed the remaining artists from 12 to just 5. In the end, Michael Bublé’s team emerged as the frontrunners, and while I may not entirely share John Legend’s perspective, it is hard to deny his somewhat disheartened view of the outcome.

Michael Bublé Leads The Pack With Two Singers In The Finale

Carson Daly acknowledged that everyone had a challenging evening when he disclosed the top four acts with the highest votes following last night’s performances. Each coach had a representative among the finalists, and they turned out to be:

  • RENZO (Team Legend)
  • Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam)
  • Jadyn Cree (Team Bublé)
  • Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea)

After positions five through eight were determined, each of those contestants had to compete for a chance to stay, while the four lowest-scoring ones were immediately eliminated. When all votes were counted, Adam David from Michael Bublé’s team made it into next week’s live final show.

Compared to other contestants who have just one singer, the Canadian artist has a significant edge, and this position is favorable for him to expand upon his achievements from Season 26 by securing victories during his first two seasons as a coach on The Voice. Nevertheless, I concur with John Legend’s expressed concerns about the voting outcomes.

John Legend Felt Bryson Battle Should Have Advanced To The Finale

That evening was filled with strong emotions for all coaches, as they bid farewell to at least one team member. While Adam Levine, Kelsea Ballerini, and Michael Bublé praised their departing team members’ abilities and promising futures, John Legend found it difficult to express himself to Bryson Battle. This was because John had confidently anticipated that Bryson would be among the top four contestants moving forward. In his words to Bryson, John said:

I’m having a hard time discussing this topic since I hadn’t anticipated you being here today. Your performances throughout this competition have been outstanding, making it clear that you deserve to be in the finale. Yesterday, you gave us an exceptional performance, and just now on stage, you once again showcased your talent. You embody the essence of what this show is about – celebrating extraordinary vocalists, and you certainly fit that description.

It’s clear that each coach would passionately argue their team deserves to move forward, and on live television, John Legend could only offer his immediate response (he didn’t mimic Adam Levine by criticizing America). However, I believe John Legend has a valid point in this instance.

Throughout the entire competition, it was clear that Bryson Battle was a strong contender. During the audition rounds, he earned a spot as a Four-Chair Turn, and from there, he won each ensuing battle without ever being at risk of needing a save or a steal.

Apart from the coaches, there was an overwhelming admiration for him on social media platforms. When he electrified the Semifinals with his rendition of “Without You,” I jotted down, “Definitely finale!” – a note emphasized heavily. It’s no wonder John Legend felt disgraced by the outcome, given this response.

As a dedicated cinephile of music, let me express my thoughts: That Adam David’s performance was worthy of the Instant Save is something I firmly believe. His rendition of Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” left me astonished with those mind-blowing high notes that were beyond expectation. Honestly, deciding between his performance and Bryson Battle’s beautiful interpretation of Bruno Mars’ “Talking to the Moon” was an impossible task for us, the audience. If Battle had been among the Top 4, we wouldn’t have had to make such a difficult choice.

As a movie buff, if this Semifinals fuss is showing us anything, it’s the sheer quality of the vocal talent gracing The Voice Season 27. And let me tell you, the five finalists are quite the diverse bunch of singers spanning various genres. I have a feeling the finale is going to be a real show-stopper, so mark your calendars for 8 p.m. ET on Monday, May 19, on NBC and catch the replay the next day on Peacock.

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2025-05-14 06:54