The Voice Season 26 Episode 12 recap: Who went home, team changes and more

The Voice Season 26 Knockouts, aired on November 11, 2024, brought eight team changes and one unexpected exit. Austyns Stancil won Team Snoop's first knockout performing "Dance with My Father." Christina Eagle received attention from all four coaches but stayed with Team Snoop after her initial elimination.

Jake Tankersley moved to Team Gwen following interest from both Gwen Stefani and Reba McEntire. Tanner Frick left Team Bublé before his scheduled performance in The Voice Season 26 Episode 12. Jennifer Hudson assisted Teams Reba and Bublé while Sting guided Teams Gwen and Snoop as mega mentors. Jose Luis won Team Gwen's knockout round.

Adam Bohanan secured Team Reba's win while Jaukeem Fortson moved to Team Bublé through a steal. Cameron Wright advanced in the modified two-way knockout for Team Bublé with Michael Bublé saving Sloane Simon.

The Voice Season 26: Multiple team shifts as coaches use saves and steals Episode 12

Key knockout results

Team Snoop initiated the The Voice Season 26 knockout rounds with a powerful matchup. Austyns Stancil performed Luther Vandross's "Dance with My Father." During rehearsals with Sting and Snoop, Stancil shared the recent loss of his father.

The conversation led to Snoop sharing his experiences performing after his mother's passing. Snoop advised Stancil to focus on making his father proud through the performance.

Christina Eagle performed Maren Morris's "My Church." Her rendition caught the eye of all of The Voice Season 26 coaches. After Snoop's elimination decision, Reba McEntire praised her mix of heart and soul. Michael Bublé called her a superhero with star potential. Gwen Stefani highlighted the unique qualities of her style.

Jake Tankersley took on "Going, Going, Gone." His performance sparked interest from both Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani. McEntire mentioned their shared Oklahoma roots. Stefani referenced her earlier block during blind auditions. Tankersley selected Team Gwen, acknowledging her previous interest through the block.

Save and steal dynamics

The Voice Season 26 Episode 12 highlighted multiple strategic moves by coaches. When Christina Eagle faced elimination, all four coaches pressed their buttons. Snoop reminded her of their connection from blind auditions, where he turned his chair first. This history factored into Eagle's decision to remain on Team Snoop.

After Eagle's decision, both Reba and Gwen turned their attention to Jake Tankersley. McEntire spoke about their Oklahoma connection. Stefani mentioned her open spot for a country artist. The exchange resulted in Tankersley joining Team Gwen, expanding her roster's genre diversity.

Updated team compositions

The knockout decisions reshaped each team's structure. Team Snoop maintained eight artists after keeping Austyns Stancil and Christina Eagle. His roster now includes Aliyah Khaylyn, ChrisDeo, Georgia Starnes, Mary McAvoy, Mikaela Ayira, and Torre Blake.

Team Reba reduced to seven members with Adam Bohanan leading her current lineup alongside Danny Joseph, Frankie Torres, Katie O, Kendall Eugene, Lauren-Michael Sellers, and Tate Renner.

Team Gwen expanded to eight performers with Jake Tankersley joining Felsmere, Gabrielle Zabosky, Jan Dan, Jose Luis, Kay Sibal, Mor Ilderton, and Sydney Sterlace.

Team Bublé stands at nine artists. His roster features Cameron Wright, Edward Preble, J.Paul, Jaukeem Fortson, Jeremy Beloate, Kiara Vega, Shye, Sloane Simon, and Sofronio Vasquez.

Performance Details

Team Reba's knockout showcased three distinct performances. Adam Bohanan performed "Colors" securing the win. Jaukeem Fortson sang "God Only Knows" leading to Michael Bublé using his steal. Cassidy Lee presented "Love Me Like a Man" before elimination.

Team Gwen's knockout brought forward three artists. Jose Luis sang "We Can't Be Friends" winning the round. Deon Jones performed "Nutbush City Limits" while Camryn Brooks delivered "Glitter in the Air."

Team Bublé faced a modified format after Tanner Frick's departure. The resulting two-way knockout featured Cameron Wright singing "You're All I Need to Get By" against Sloane Simon performing "Can't Catch Me Now." Wright secured the win while Bublé saved Simon.

The mega mentors shaped The Voice Season 26 Episode 12 performances through targeted guidance. Hudson worked with Team Reba and Team Bublé while Sting assisted Team Gwen and Team Snoop. Their input focused on song interpretation and emotional connection during this crucial phase of the competition.