Camila Cabello used her rescue to keep singer Stephen McMoRan on her side after he lost a Battle Rounds match on Tuesday’s episode of NBC’s The Voice.
The 25-year-old’s new coach pitted songwriter Stephen, 40, against Morgan Miles, 35, with the Nashville singers battling it out over Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball.
“I chose Wrecking Ball for them because they are such strong singers,” said Camila.
NEW BOSS: Camila Cabello used her rescue to keep singer Stephen McMoRan on her squad after he lost a Battle Rounds match on Tuesday’s episode of NBC’s The Voice
Camilla encouraged Stephen and Morgan to sing to each other as they trained with her team advisor Charlie Puth, 30.
Morgan talked about being attached to the song because it had a very toxic relationship, while Stephen drew on his experience as a songwriter for artists like Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Joe Cocker, and Tim McGraw.
Charlie admitted that he knew it would be a difficult choice for Camilla.
Camilla gave them a standing ovation when they finished.
Talented Songwriter: Stephen has worked as a songwriter with top artists such as Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Joe Cocker and Tim McGraw
Team advisor: Camilla relied on her team advisor Charlie Puth, 30
Hit song: Nashville singers Morgan Miles and Stephen battle it out over Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball
“It’s crazy how your voices sound together,” Gwen Stefani, 53, told them. “It was such a great couple.”
John Legend, 43, told Morgan she really did sound like a recording artist, while Blake said he’d probably go with Morgan.
Camilla said that they were both special, but in the end Morgan was declared the winner of the fight.
Awesome duet: “It’s crazy how good you sound together,” Gwen Stefani, 53, told them. “It was such a great couple.”
They were both special: Camilla said they were both special, but in the end Morgan was declared the winner of the fight
“I chose Morgan because I think she is irreplaceable on the show,” said Camilla. “I think Morgan is someone who can get through to the end.”
Only when Stephen left did Camilla use one of hers to keep him safe.
“I see something in Stephen that I want other people to see,” Camilla said in a confession.
Winner: Morgan won the Battle Rounds match, but Camilla also saved Stephen
Bold statement: “I chose Morgan because I believe she is irreplaceable on the show,” Camilla said. “ I think Morgan is someone who can get to the end.
Stephen was shocked that he had been saved.
“The fact that Camilla has used one of these makes me feel so humbled,” Stephen said.
The season 22 episode opened with cast members Blake Tanner Fussell, 28, of Nashville, and Austin Montgomery, 19, of Hemet, Calif., kicking off the battle rounds by performing Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash together.
Prison Blues: The season 22 episode opened with cast members Blake Tanner Fossell, 28, of Nashville, and Austin Montgomery, 19, of Hemet, Calif., kicking off the battle rounds by performing Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash together
Blake eventually named Austin as the winner of the fight.
Gwen’s team then went with singer Sean Paul, 49, as her advisor.
Jillian Jordan, 17, of Melville, New York, confronted 16-year-old Rowan Grace of Rapid City, South Dakota. The teens were so excited to train with both Gwen and Sean.
Country Star: Blake Shelton named Austin as the winner of the Battle Round
Gifted teens: Gwen’s team next went with singer Sean Paul, 49, as her advisor as she settled Jillian Jordin, 17, of Melville, New York, against 16-year-old Rowan Grace of Rapid City, South Dakota
The two finger-licked via Lauren Spencer-Smith. Sean encouraged them to get into the character of the song. The two hugged when it was over.
“You guys should be so proud,” Camila said.
“You looked really good,” Blake told Gillian. “Rouen, every time I make your recording, you will sell me at least one copy.”
Big fight: The two performed finger-licking via Lauren Spencer-Smith
Blake said he would probably go with Rowan. Gwen told Jillian she liked the sound of it, but in the end went with Rowan.
“Rowan is so ready to make a record,” Gwen said in a confession.
Team Legend then went with Jon leaning on soul singer advisor Jazmine Sullivan, 35.
Soul singer Team Legend next went with Jon leaning on soul singer advisor Jazmine Sullivan, 35.
Dia Malay, 26, a pop singer from Queens, New York, competed against Valari Harding, 41, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Both of them are shocked to learn that they will be singing one of Jazmine’s own songs. Jazmine told them how she wrote the song.
“I really did, I broke the windows on an ex-boyfriend’s car, and then I wrote the song that morning,” Jazmine said.
“Don’t cross two boots if you love your car,” John warned.
Familiar song: Dia Malay, 26, a pop singer from Queens, New York, competed with Valari Harding, 41, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, in singing one of Jazmine’s songs.
Jazmine said they did a good job with her song during rehearsal.
“You killed the song,” Jazmine said.
After they sang in battle, John jumped to his feet applauding.
I loved it: After they performed at the battle, John jumped to his feet applauding
“It also scared me a little bit,” Blake said.
Camila said she would most likely choose Dia because she was more interesting to watch. Gwen also said that Diya stole her heart, but John chose Valerie as the winner.
“I feel like this is The Voice and I still have to honor the best singer,” John said. “Valerie has always been a better singer than Diya.”
The Voice will return Mondays on NBC.
Winner: Chose John Valerie as the winner of the pairing battle rounds
