The Voice Season 26's Knockout rounds concluded on November 18 with Team Snoop artist ChrisDeo's elimination in a three-way battle against Mikaela Ayira and Torre Blake. The emotional departure came during Episode 14's final segment, where ChrisDeo performed Labrinth's "Beneath Your Beautiful" against Ayira's rendition of "Scars to Your Beautiful" and Blake's performance of "Slow Burn."
Coach Snoop Dogg's decision to advance Ayira prompted immediate viewer reaction, with fans taking to X (formerly Twitter) expressing disagreement. One X user commented,
"Chrisdeo got robbed... idc my heart broke for her,"
The elimination marked a significant turning point for Team Snoop, finalizing his playoffs lineup consisting of Aliyah Khaylyn, Austyns Stancil, Christina Eagle, Jeremy Beloate, and competition winner Mikaela Ayira. The episode also featured rock legend Sting as a mentor, who worked with contestants during preparation sessions.
ChrisDeo's final performance on The Voice season 26 leaves a mark
The November 18 episode marked the conclusion of The Voice Season 26 Knockout rounds, featuring high-stakes performances from Team Snoop's remaining artists. ChrisDeo took the stage with Labrinth's "Beneath Your Beautiful," while Mikaela Ayira chose "Scars to Your Beautiful" by Alessia Cara, and Torre Blake performed Kacey Musgraves' "Slow Burn."
The preparation phase highlighted the deep artist-coach connection. During mentoring sessions, rock legend Sting worked extensively with ChrisDeo on her stage presence, focusing on helping her appear more natural and confident. Viewers took to social media to express their opinions. A viewer expressed on X,
"Chrisdeo wins that knockout imo and pretty decisively."
The performances brought raw emotion to The Voice Season 26 stage, particularly during ChrisDeo's delivery. Snoop Dogg visibly wiped tears throughout her performance. One fan suggested,
"Never thought I would cry this hard at the damn Voice. Can Uncle Snoop just adopt her? She genuinely seemed to love him,"
As each artist showcased their musical interpretations, the stakes mounted. ChrisDeo's rendition demonstrated her growth since the Blind Auditions, while Mikaela brought her unique style to Alessia Cara's hit. Torre Blake rounded out the trio with her take on country music. The varied song choices highlighted each artist's range, prompting one viewer to post,
“IK THIS WAS LIKE THE HARDEST DECISION BUT HOW CAN YOU FUMBLE THAT UP SO BADLYYYY WHAT...... I MEAN... im happy for mikaela... and torre i sadly get, but CHRISDEO....???? NO???????"
The decision-making moment intensified as Snoop Dogg faced his three artists. His emotional response showed the weight of the choice, as he described them as "like my daughters."
One X user noted,
"Gonna be honest it should have been Chrisdeo, she was amazing."
Another wrote,
"NOT CRISDEOOOOO PLEAAASSSEEE SHES MY GIRL,"
The elimination segment heightened emotions as Snoop Dogg made his final decision. After praising all three performances, he selected Mikaela Ayira to advance to the Playoffs.
The result marked a pivotal moment in The Voice Season 26, with no steals remaining for other coaches to save ChrisDeo. A fan questioned the decision by tweeting,
"Decided to watch 10 minutes of The Voice and realized why I don't watch the show after that decision by Snoop."
The emotional impact extended beyond the performance aspects. ChrisDeo's visible connection with Snoop Dogg throughout the season had built a strong fanbase. A viewer shared on X,
"I've agreed with all of your choices until that one. ChrisDeo was the better singer. You picked the worst one of the 3."
The Voice Season 26 knockout round reshaped Team Snoop's final lineup heading into the Playoffs. The team now consists of Aliyah Khaylyn, who advanced earlier in the episode, Austyns Stancil, Christina Eagle, Jeremy Beloate who joined through a steal from Team Buble, and Mikaela Ayira.
The emotional exit closed the Knockout rounds for Season 26, setting the stage for the upcoming Playoffs. ChrisDeo shared a hug with Snoop Dogg before departing.
"Chrisdeo should have won that one," concluded another viewer on X, reflecting the sentiment of numerous fans as the episode drew to a close.
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