The Voice Season 27: Episode 9 Recap – Knockouts Round Begins
The highly anticipated Episode 9 of The Voice Season 27 aired on March 31, marking the start of the intense Knockouts round. In this thrilling segment of the competition, contestants faced off in vocal battles, striving to impress the four distinguished coaches: Adam Levine, John Legend, Kelsea Ballerini, and Michael Bublé. Each coach was tasked with selecting one competitor to continue to the Playoffs while retaining the option to utilize their Steal button to save a contestant deemed worthy from elimination.
Highlight Battle: Lucia Flores-Wiseman vs. Grace-Miller Moody
In a notable matchup, Lucia Flores-Wiseman and Grace-Miller Moody clashed for dominance, representing Team Adam. Lucia delivered a soulful rendition of “Slow It Down”by Benson Boone, while Grace performed the classic “Dreams”by Fleetwood Mac. Ultimately, it was Lucia who captured Adam’s approval, advancing to the Playoffs while Grace was sadly sent home.
The coaches’ reactions were overwhelmingly supportive of Lucia. Kelsea compared her to a modern-day Amy Winehouse, while John applauded both performances, giving them a standing ovation. Michael praised Lucia’s remarkable vibrato, and Adam highlighted her embodiment of essential singer qualities before declaring her the winner of this Knockouts match. The fan response on X (formerly Twitter) revealed a strong sentiment for Lucia’s triumph.
“I loveeee Lucia, her voice gives me chills,”a fan remarked.
“EVEN?! There was clearly a winner, and it was Lucia,”another echoed.
“WHAT DRUGS ARE THE COACHES ON WITH GRACE????? It was a bad Stevie impression. Pick Lucia and save us five minutes of bulls**t,”a third user questioned.
“Lucia Flores-Wiseman is instantly recognizable. I love her vocal inflections, and she told the story like it was her own. Very enjoyable journey,”another viewer noted.
Fans Weigh In on the Showdown
While many fans felt Lucia was the clear-cut winner, there were tantalizing comments acknowledging Grace’s performance. One user shared a complicated sentiment:
“After Grace-Miller and Lucia’s knockout performances, even though I feel like wanting to lean towards Grace-Miller’s… I kinda want to go to Lucia’s performance bc she’s a part of my voice dream team,”they articulated.
Similarly, another comment underscored the merit of both vocalists:
“Both Grace Miller and Lucia gave great performances tonight,”one fan expressed.
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“Lucia Flores-Wiseman is moving on to the live playoffs,” another fan confirmed.
Notable Events from The Knockouts Round
The Knockouts Round featured six teams competing, comprised primarily of contestants from Adam and Kelsea’s groups, with John and Michael each having one participant in the mix. Kicking off the evening was Team Legend’s Bd.ii, who faced off against Kolby Cordell. Bd.ii performed “Back at One”by Brian McKnight, while Kolby chose Stevie Wonder’s “Lately.”John selected Bd.ii to advance, but both Adam and Michael opted to use their Steal buttons to rescue Kolby, who ultimately joined Adam’s team.
Another pivotal moment occurred when Angie Ray took the stage against Iris Herrera, performing Cody Johnsson’s “Dirt Cheap.”Kelsea advanced Iris, but Michael stole Angie for his team, demonstrating the competitive spirit alive in this season.
Further matches included Tinika Wyatt versus Dan Kiernan, where Tinika sang “Best of My Love”by The Emotions, winning her place in the Playoffs. Meanwhile, Barry Jean Fontenot triumphed over Simone Marijic with his rendition of “Haven’t Met You Yet,”sending Simone home. Adam’s Ethan Eckenroad also secured a victory against Trevon Dawson with “I Won’t Back Down.”The intensity of this episode was palpable, with each contestant bringing their best to the stage.
Catch the Latest Episodes
New installments of The Voice Season 27 are released every Monday at 8 PM ET on NBC, promising more thrilling competition and unforgettable performances.