The recent episode of The Voice, Season 27, Episode 8, aired on March 24, 2025, signified the conclusion of the Battles round. This pivotal phase determined which aspiring artists would progress to the next level, while others faced elimination. Coaches made decisive choices using their final Savers and Steals, effectively reshaping their teams ahead of the upcoming Knockouts.
During this episode, both Michael Bublé and Kelsea Ballerini executed their last Steals, altering their team compositions dramatically. Among those who exited The Voice this week were Dimitrius Graham, Ricardo Moreno, Jessica Manalo, Robert Hunter, Tyler Kae, Jay Ammo, and Jordan Allen.
As the competition transitions to the Knockouts, the remaining artists are set to showcase their talents in hopes of securing a spot in the Live Shows.
Episode Highlights: The Voice Season 27, Episode 8
Segment Recap
The episode commenced with Team Kelsea’s performers, Simone Marijic and Iris Herrera, as they took the stage to sing “Ceilings.” In the rehearsal sessions, Kelsea, alongside her advisor Little Big Town, concentrated on enhancing the artists’ harmonies and emotional resonance. After their performance, Kelsea praised Simone’s vocal versatility, which fluctuated between a soft, ethereal tone and a commanding presence.
Michael Bublé acknowledged both artists’ strong deliveries, particularly in the understated moments of the song, and highlighted the unique accents that Simone infused into her rendition. Ultimately, Kelsea declared Iris the winner of this battle, while Michael opted to use his final Steal to add Simone to his roster.
Subsequently, Adam Levine paired Conor James and Tinika Wyatt to perform “How Deep Is Your Love.” Adam emphasized improvisation in their rehearsal, with guidance from Kate Hudson, who encouraged the artists to perform freely while maintaining technical accuracy.
Post-performance, Adam selected Conor for his team, citing his unique qualities, while Kelsea capitalized on her last Steal to recruit Tinika, further bolstering her team with exceptional vocal talent.
Additional performances resulted in more contentious eliminations. Michael favored Divighn over Dimitrius Graham after “Leave the Door Open.” Likewise, Adam chose David over Ricardo Moreno for “Home” and opted for Trevon Dawson over Tyler Kae with “I’m With You.”
John Legend decided to keep Renzo instead of Jay Ammo following “Is This Love” and selected Jacquelyn George over Jordan Allen on “Islands in the Stream.” Kelsea made her final choices as well, selecting Dan Kiernan over Jessica Manalo after “Good Luck, Babe,” and choosing Page Mackenzie over Robert Hunter with her rendition of “Lies Lies Lies.”
Contestant Eliminations: Who Departed?
With the Battles round concluding, several artists bid farewell to the competition. Dimitrius Graham and Ricardo Moreno exited from Team Bublé, having not triumphed in their respective rounds. Team Kelsea also saw departures: Jessica Manalo and Robert Hunter. Kelsea expressed her admiration for Hunter’s connection to her music and celebrated his journey thus far.
Additionally, Tyler Kae was eliminated from Team Adam, while Jay Ammo and Jordan Allen were sent home from Team Legend following their performances.
As the Battles phase closed, The Voice also said goodbye to the guest advisors who played crucial roles in mentoring the contestants throughout this period, including Cynthia Erivo, Kate Hudson, Little Big Town, and Coco Jones.
Make sure you catch new episodes of The Voice, Season 27, airing on NBC each Monday at 8 PM ET. If you miss an episode, they are available for streaming the next day on Peacock.