Gwen Stefani decided to rescue 18-year-old Destiny Lee after he actually hugged her on Monday’s two-hour episode of NBC’s The Voice.
Destiny, from San Diego, had just performed with Justin Aaron34, from Junction City, Kansas, singing with them on No More Drama by Mary J. Blige during their battle rounds.
“I never expected it to come this far,” Destiny said in a confession before taking the stage.
Battle Rounds: Gwen Stefani decided to rescue 18-year-old Destiny Lee after he actually hugged her on Monday’s two-hour episode of NBC’s The Voice.
Blake Shelton, 46, and John Legend, 43, announced they were going with Destiny, but Camila Cabello, 25, told her the winner of the fight was Justin.
“Justin, your voice is butter,” said Gwen, 53, naming the winner.
“I just want to say Gwen that you are an inspiration and I am so grateful for the opportunity,” Destiny said before leaving.
Gwen: Thank you.
TOUGH LOSS: Destiny, from San Diego, had just performed with Justin Aaron34, from Junction City, Kansas, singing with them on No More Drama by Mary J. Blige during their battle rounds
Gwen got up and said goodbye.
Moments later, as Destiny leaves, Gwen quickly returns to her seat to hit the save button.
Justin exclaimed, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!”.
Winner: Justin was chosen as the winner and was happy for Destiny when Gwen saved her
“Oh my God, I hugged her goodbye,” said host Carson Daly, 49.
“You know, if someone takes the time to do her nails like this, she should be on Team Gwen,” said Gwen. You are just a beautiful person. Honestly, I really want to get to know you better.
“Fate made all the coaches light,” Gwen said in a confession. There was a glow around so I had to save the pot,
Dynamic Duo: Destiny and Justin impressed all four judges on the NBC show
The show opened with Team Camila contestant Ava Thorison, 18, of Santa Barbara, who battled Orlando “Cuban Cowboy” Mendez, 26, of Miami. Camilla’s advisor Charlie Puth met with both contestants first to give them advice before their big performance. Ava was nervous, saying she didn’t have much experience.
“I’ll make eye contact with one person who really gives me back the energy,” Camilla suggested.
The two grappled with vocals from Rocket Man by Elton John.
The classic song: The show opened with Team contestant Camila Ava Thorison, 18, of Santa Barbara, who battled Orlando “Cuban Cowboy” Mendes, 26, of Miami, to Rocketman
“That was a really interesting take on the song,” John said.
“Maybe Orlando won,” Blake said.
Camila eventually chooses Orlando as the winner of the fight.
“It was my four-chair turn,” Camilla said.
Next, contestants on Nashville’s Gwen Jay Allen battle it out against Kara Brindischi, 34, a certified music therapist from Massachusetts. Sean Paul, 49, who served as an advisor to Gwen, gave them advice. They performed “Leather And Lace” by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley.
Guitarists: Nashville frontmen Gwen Jay Allen battle it out against Kara Brindischi, 34, a certified music therapist from Massachusetts
“These two are right,” Sean said.
“Kara, you were so perfect,” John said.
‘I think I’ll go with Jay,’ said Blake.
“Cara, your voice is really nice and beautiful,” Camila said.
In the end, Gwen chose Cara to move on with the competition.
“She really gets in tune with her heart when she sings,” said Gwen.
“I came here to represent my family and my mom who passed away from Alzheimer’s and it’s not going to stop here,” Jay said.
“I came here to represent my family and my mom who passed away from Alzheimer’s and it’s not going to stop here,” Jay said.
As he leaves, Gwen pushes her bell to save him.
Then Blake hit his steal button.
“no!” Gwen said, getting up. ‘what a jerk.’
Carson asked Gwen if she was angry with Blake.
‘I’m shuddering,’ said Gwen, ‘I’m so crazy.
Steal button: Then Blake Shelton hit the steal button for Jay
Blake: Can I say something before you fire me? “I just wanted to stress the fact that you’re an amazing singer, dammit, you got ripped off, so you pushed my button.”
Jay decided to choose Blake.
“Forgive me, but I think I’ll go with your husband,” said Jay.
“Surely Blake will pay for that later,” Gwen said.
“The good news is I got Jay, the bad news is we might have to do some marriage counseling,” Blake said.
Gwen got up and hit him.
Legend cast contestants Nia Skiver, 26, of Miami, and Emma Brock, 19, of South Carolina, were given It’s All I Wanna Be by Tate McRae to sing. John and his advisor Jazmyn Brooks encouraged them to consider the sentiment of the song.
KILLING IT: Legend contestants Nia Skyfer, 26, of Miami, and Emma Brock, 19, of South Carolina, have been given It’s All I Wanna Be by Tate McRae to sing
“You two couldn’t be more different as artists,” Blake said. Maybe I’ll go with Emma.
‘You have a beautiful voice,’ Gwen told Emma.
In the end, John chooses Emma as the winner of the battle.
“For 19 she has a lot of poise,” John said of Emma’s casting.
Tough decision: In the end, John chose Emma as the winner of the battle
Team Blake singer Jayden Locke, 22, of Bothell, Washington, competed against Bodhi, 29, of Ladera Ranch, California. Blake gave them Justin Bieber’s song As Long as You Love Me.
Team Blake advisor Jimmy Allen was impressed with both. Tell them their voices were so different but they just blended together.
“This will get Bieber’s attention,” Blake said.
‘Guys, that was good,’ said Camila when they finished performing. “I was, like, hot and awkward for a second there.” This was a really interesting arrangement of the song.
Power Duo: Blake’s Team lead vocalist Jayden Locke, 22, of Bothell, Washington, competed against Bodhi, 29, of Ladera Ranch, California
Well, it’s my team,’ said Blake.
‘I’ve been robbing both of you,’ said Camila.
“I was blown away by that performance,” said Gwen. “this is difficult.”
Blake eventually chose Bodhi as the winner of the challenge.
“He’s a very unique artist,” said Blake.
WINNER: Blake eventually chose Bodie as the winner of the challenge
Camilla and Gwen pressed their buttons to steal Jayden.
“I can’t say no to my girlfriend,” Jaden said when he picked Camila.
Team contestants Camila Grace Bello, 21, of Cibolo, Texas, and Rina Lee, 13, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, gave time after time from Cyndi Lauper to perform in the show. Camila encouraged both of them to play with their feelings when they performed.
Hit song: Team contestants Camila Grace Bello, 21, of Cipullo, Texas, and Rina Lee, 13, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, were given Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper to perform
‘I’m so surprised,’ said Gwen when they finished. “I would like to say that Rena won this battle for me.”
Blake agreed that Rayna’s voice came out stronger.
She chose Camila Rina.
“If I save, neither of you will ever come home,” Camilla said.
The Voice will return Tuesdays on NBC.
Moving on: Grace and Rina both sang beautifully, but Camila chose Rina as the winner
