The Voice Season 26 Episode 16 marked a critical turning point as coaches Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg each cut their teams from five singers to two during the Playoffs. Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles mentored Team Snoop while country music star Lainey Wilson guided Team Reba through their performances.
After ten performances, Adam Bohanan and Danny Joseph secured spots on Team Reba, while Jeremy Beloate and Christina Eagle advanced from Team Snoop. Six performers - Edward Preble, Katie O., Lauren-Michael Sellers from Team Reba, and Aliyah Khaylyn, Austyns Stancil, Mikaela Ayira from Team Snoop - ended their journey on the show.
The Voice Season 26 Episode 16 episode followed last week's selections by coach Gwen Stefani and precedes Michael Bublé's team performances scheduled for November 26. The winners will move forward to compete in the live shows where Team Bublé still maintains all five artists.
The Voice playoffs: Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg select their top 2 singers
Team Reba performance
The Voice Season 26 Episode 16 contestant Adam Bohanan kicked off Team Reba's performances with Chris Stapleton's "Think I'm in Love With You." In rehearsals, Lainey Wilson spotted opportunities for Bohanan to strengthen his opening verses.
Edward Preble brought his signature style to Frank Sinatra's "All of Me." Wilson focused on his stage movements during preparation sessions, suggesting specific moments for audience connection. Preble's final performance showcased his mastery of classic vocal techniques while adding fresh musical accents to the well-known melody.
Katie O. made a bold choice by performing "Hang Tight Honey," written by her advisor Lainey Wilson. The rehearsal footage showed Wilson helping Katie master the song's demanding final note, which many singers find challenging.
Lauren-Michael Sellers delivered Jelly Roll's "I Am Not OK" with technical precision. Wilson spent considerable time during rehearsals working with Sellers on matching her expressions to the song's emotional content. Danny Joseph closed Team Reba's segment with his take on Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."
After careful consideration of all performances, McEntire announced her decisions. She selected Adam Bohanan, praising his consistent vocal delivery. She then chose Danny Joseph as her second finalist. This meant Edward Preble, Katie O., and Lauren-Michael Sellers concluded their time in The Voice Season 26.
Team Snoop performance
Christina Eagle started Team Snoop's performances with her version of Reba McEntire's "Fancy." During rehearsals, Simone Biles worked with Eagle on performance confidence, drawing from their shared experience of being raised by grandparents. Eagle's delivery maintained the song's traditional country elements while adding personal touches to the melody.
Aliyah Khaylyn performed Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing." Biles focused on helping Khaylyn embrace stage movement during practice sessions. This The Voice Season 26 Episode 16 performance featured vocal runs through multiple octaves.
Austyns Stancil took on Prince's "Adore." Rehearsal footage showed Biles and Snoop working with Stancil on sustaining his falsetto notes. Mikaela Ayira performed Keyshia Cole's "Love." The 17-year-old singer demonstrated vocal control through the ballad's melodic changes. Her performance included several intricate vocal runs.
Jeremy Beloate concluded the night with "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha. Biles advised Beloate to make a strong impression from the song's opening moments. His performance built vocal intensity through each verse.
Advisor contributions
Simone Biles brought performance preparation strategies to Team Snoop's rehearsals. Her guidance included specific breathing techniques and mental focus methods from her Olympic training. Lainey Wilson provided detailed vocal coaching to Team Reba, drawing from her experience in country music performance.
Updated team standings
After eliminations in The Voice Season 26 Episode 16, Team Snoop moved forward with Jeremy Beloate and Christina Eagle. Aliyah Khaylyn, Austyns Stancil, and Mikaela Ayira left the competition. Team Reba with Adam Bohanan and Danny Joseph.
The current team standings show Team Gwen with Jan Dan and Sydney Sterlace. Team Bublé maintains five artists heading into their playoff performances. Cameron Wright, Jaukeem Fortson, Shye, Sloane Simon, and Sofronio Vasquez will compete in the next episode for their spots in the live shows.
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The Voice Season 26 Episode 17 will air on November 26, 2024.
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