This week, on Monday, October 28, 2024, a fresh episode of The Voice season 26 showcased the intense Battles round featuring the talented coaches and their exceptional teams.
Gwen Stefani brought together contestants Jose Luis and Austyns Stancil for a captivating performance of Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down.”Their rendition received enthusiastic feedback from the coaches, live audience, and fans on social media. One viewer expressed on X:
“The casual and conversational vibe of Jose Luis vs Austyns Stancil was so comforting. I adored the dramatic flair that Jose added, creating beautiful harmony. Jose’s full voice notes mixed with Austyns’s stunning falsetto were truly impressive. Two beautiful performances that gave me chills!”
“Honestly, Austyns and Jose’s battle performance shook me to my core… I can’t believe how close it was. Did you hear that?!”a fan remarked.
“What an incredible showcase by Austyns Stancil and Jose Luis! Their chemistry was phenomenal, making it one of the standout performances of the evening,”a user tweeted.
Viewers of The Voice season 26 speculated that one of the contestants might ultimately take home the victory:
“José and Austyn’s voices are remarkable! One of them could definitely win The Voice! Someone is going to steal them!”one individual commented.
“YES!!!! Austyn for the steal! Gwen missed out. Jose was good but had one less impactful note. Austyn truly knocked it out of the park!”a fan exclaimed.
“Jose had perfect stage presence, almost flawless #TheVoice. Both were amazing! But Jose is the winner!”another tweet stated.
Further feedback from The Voice season 26 viewers included:
“#TheVoice Jose/Austyns I don’t know this song well, so I can’t compare. But I’m leaning toward Jose. Too many embellishments aren’t my style,”one user commented.
“YES!!!! Austyn for the steal! Gwen lost out. Jose was good but had one less impactful note. Austyn truly knocked it out of the park!”another fan noted.
Jose Luis and Austyns Stancil Face Off in The Voice Season 26 Battles Round 3
In episode 9 of The Voice season 26, titled “The Battles Part 3,”Gwen Stefani paired contestants Jose Luis and Austyns Stancil, convinced that one of them was destined for the “steal.”
Gwen faced a tough decision on which artist to retain on her team and consulted with fellow coaches for advice. Reba McEntire lauded Jose’s performance, calling it “fantastic.”She also praised Austyns, highlighting his connection with the audience and his choreography.
“Everything was polished and perfect,”she added.
Snoop Dogg, another coach on The Voice season 26, commended the contestants, claiming he felt he had “caught the gangster holy ghost”during their performance. He noted that despite the competition, Jose and Austyns harmonized beautifully.
The renowned rapper remarked on how well they worked together, granting each other the space to showcase their vocal strengths, expressing joy for both talents. He indicated he would take whoever Gwen decided to let go.
Michael Bublé praised the contestants, stating they “lit up the stage,”and remarked on how enjoyable their performance appeared. He emphasized that it reflected Gwen Stefani’s kindness in offering one of them to the other coaches.
Before revealing her choice, Gwen told Austyns that he presented himself “so cool”on stage and acknowledged his efforts in adjusting his facial expressions based on her feedback. She stated, “Everything landed perfectly.”She commended Jose, referring to his voice as a “gift,”describing it as “powerful”and “highly expressive,”capable of conveying a range of emotions.
Despite expressing how challenging it was to choose, knowing either could succeed in the NBC show, Gwen ultimately chose Jose. However, Austyns’s journey continued as the other three coaches activated their Steal buzzer, leading him to select Team Reba.
Online fans shared their excitement over the battle and sang praises for Austyns and Jose’s captivating performance.
Episodes of The Voice season 26 can be streamed on NBC for those wanting to catch up.
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