The Voice Season 26 Battle Rounds Part 2 brought fresh matchups on October 22, 2024, as coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Gwen Stefani continued pairing their artists for head-to-head performances.
The two-hour episode featured six battles across all teams, with Edward Preble and Mark Shiiba's Louis Armstrong rendition standing out.
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Michael Bublé and Gwen Stefani entered with one steal each used from Part 1, while all coaches maintained their power to rescue two additional artists throughout the round. The evening marked significant shifts in team compositions, with Reba McEntire using her first steal of the round to secure a promising artist.
Six artists advance, five exit in The Voice Season 26 Battle Rounds
Team Bublé's stunning duet
Michael Bublé selected the Louis Armstrong classic \What a Wonderful World for team members Edward Preble and Mark Shiiba. During preparation sessions, Edward connected with the material through his background in traditional jazz vocals. Mark brought his distinctive approach to the song, drawing from his experience on the Blind Auditions.
The performance sparked varied responses from the coaching panel. Snoop Dogg described being pulled into their interpretation, specifically noting the fresh take on the classic. Reba McEntire focused her praise on Mark's innovative vocal choices. Gwen Stefani highlighted Edward's command of the stage during the performance.
Other battles of the night
Team Reba's battle between Adam Bohanan and Kevin James Graham brought high energy to Lose Control. Bohanan showcased strong vocal runs and maintained control during the song's demanding chorus. His performance featured consistent pitch during key changes and effective use of his lower register.
Graham demonstrated stage presence with calculated movements and crowd interaction. Bohanan's win advanced him to the next round of The Voice Season 26.
On Team Snoop, ChrisDeo faced MisterMoon for Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow. ChrisDeo delivered controlled belting notes and managed complex harmonies. Their performance emphasized vocal clarity during verse transitions. MisterMoon brought harmonies and stage presence but ultimately did not advance.
Jeremy Beloate's battle against Torion Sellers featured Just the Way You Are for Team Bublé. Beloate demonstrated strong falsetto control and maintained consistent tone throughout dynamic shifts.
Torre Blake secured advancement on Team Snoop after performing What You Won't Do for Love against Suede Lacy. Blake showed mastery of the song's rhythm changes and maintained vocal control during key modulations.
Winner and eliminations
The Voice Season 26 Episode 8's battles resulted in six artists advancing directly through wins. Adam Bohanan secured his spot by defeating Kevin James Graham, who exited the competition without a steal opportunity.
ChrisDeo's win sent MisterMoon home despite their strong harmonies. Jeremy Beloate's advancement meant the end of Torion Sellers' journey on the show. Torre Blake moved forward while Suede Lacy departed without a steal.
Team Bublé's highlighted battle saw Edward Preble advance past Mark Shiiba. Despite Snoop Dogg's praise for Mark's innovative approach and Reba McEntire's appreciation for his unique style, no coaches used their steals to save him.
Gwen Stefani's team battle between Gabrielle Zabosky and Frankie Torres ended with Zabosky's win, but Torres found a second chance through Reba McEntire's strategic steal.
Steals status
The night's proceedings left the steal count of the coaches at varied levels. Reba McEntire used her first steal of the round to secure Frankie Torres, leaving her with one remaining steal opportunity. Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, and Gwen Stefani each maintained both of their steals, keeping their options open for future battles.
Five eliminated artists - Kevin James Graham, MisterMoon, Torion Sellers, Suede Lacy, and Mark Shiiba - departed without steal opportunities despite strong performances in The Voice Season 26.
As Battle Rounds continue, team compositions stand at varied numbers. Snoop Dogg leads 10 artists while Reba McEntire maintains 13 team members. Both Gwen Stefani and Michael Bublé hold 12 artists each.
The Voice Season 26 moves forward with defending champion coach Reba McEntire looking to repeat her Season 25 success with winner Asher HaVon.
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