Episode 9 of Season 27 of The Voice, aired on March 31, marked a pivotal moment as the competition advanced into the Knockouts phase. Coaches Adam Levine, Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend, and Michael Bublé were tasked with selecting four contestants for their teams, with the opportunity to utilize a steal option to secure talented singers from their fellow coaches.
During this episode, Iris Herrera competed against Angie Ray, performing a heartfelt rendition of “Jolene” by Ray LaMontagne. This performance led to Iris being selected by her mentor, Kelsea. Angie, who delivered “Dirt Cheap” by Cody Johnsson, was also able to stay in the competition thanks to a strategic steal from Michael Bublé.
Iris dedicated her emotionally charged performance to her family, deeply resonating with viewers. Rehearsal footage revealed Kelsea becoming emotionally invested in the storytelling elements that both Iris and Angie showcased. Kelsea described them as “firecracker”singers but ultimately chose Iris for the Playoffs, citing her exceptional vocal abilities.
The audience’s reaction to Iris’s performance on social media was overwhelmingly positive. Fans took to X to share their thoughts and support.
“I hope Iris rocks tonight. She’s my favorite this year,”a fan shared.
“YES!! Iris is amazing. I see Iris going all the way,”another fan exclaimed.
“I wanna say Iris from team Kelsea is doing an incredible job with her song Jolene,”remarked a supporter.
“Iris Herrera is very cool, great gritty vocal, took her time with this melody and really painted the pictures. She put her stamp on it in no uncertain terms. Wonderful performance,”wrote one admirer.
While many fans lauded Iris’s talent, they also expressed their relief that Angie was saved and could continue in the competition.
“I’m ok with Iris going through, BUT THANK GAWD ANGIE GOT STOLEN,”an X user commented.
“Jolene by Ray LaMontagne, nice choice Iris!”another user added.
“Iris Herrera is moving on to the live Playoffs,”one enthusiastic fan wrote.
“Let’s f*cking go Iris!!!”expressed another.
The Knockouts Recap from Season 11, Episode 9
The Knockouts from Episode 9 of The Voice Season 11 featured six pairs of contestants. Each duo comprised two performers from Kelsea and Adam’s teams, along with one from Michael’s and John’s teams respectively.
Bd.ii took the stage with “Back at One” by Brian McKnight, while his competitor Kolby Cordell chose “Lately” by Stevie Wonder. Ultimately, John selected Bd.ii to advance, while Kolby was stolen by Adam, mirroring Angie’s fortune.
Lucia Flores-Wiseman performed “Slow it Down” by Benson Boone, while her opponent Grace Miller Moody sang Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” Adam chose Lucia to advance. Additionally, Tinika Wyatt from Kelsea’s team delivered “Best of My Love” by The Emotions, outpacing competitor Dan Keirnan, who sang “Impossible” by Shontelle; Kelsea selected Tinika for the Playoffs.
The matchups continued with Barry Jean Fontenot and Simone Marijic from Michael’s team, where Barry sang “Haven’t Met You Yet.” Despite his strong performance, he moved forward, leaving Simone behind. From Adam’s team, Ethan Eckenroad triumphed over Trevon Dawson, performing “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty versus Trevon’s “Red Dirt Road” by Brooks & Dunn.
Catch new episodes of The Voice Season 27 every Monday at 8 PM ET on NBC.