The Voice Season 26 Episode 6 Recap: Katie O and Jose Luis Impress with Four-Chair Turns

The Voice concluded its Blind Auditions for Season 26 on October 15, 2024. Coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Gwen Stefani wrapped up Part 6 of this phase, intensifying the competition as each sought to fill the last remaining spots on their teams.

At the start, Michael had three vacancies, while the other coaches only had two slots left each. Throughout the episode, each artist claimed one of these spots, culminating in all four coaches finalizing their teams of 14 members.

Among the standout artists were country musician Katie O and pop sensation Jose Luis from Puerto Rico, both of whom received a rare four-chair turn after impressing the judges. Gwen Stefani was the first coach to complete her roster when Jose Luis selected her, while Katie O, delivering an exceptional country performance, chose Reba McEntire as her coach.

Four-Chair Turns in The Voice’s Blind Auditions

Eighteen-year-old Katie O from Jacksonville, Florida, mesmerized the coaches with her rendition of “One Way Ticket (Because I Can)”by LeAnn Rimes. Her captivating country style secured her a four-chair turn, leading her to join Team Reba.

Reba McEntire, a revered figure in country music, happily welcomed Katie O, marking her as the third artist this season to achieve a four-chair turn.

In another highlight, Jose Luis, a pop artist hailing from Puerto Rico, drew admiration from all judges with an emotional rendition of “traitor.”He candidly discussed his struggles with societal expectations and conveyed his love for music and fashion.

His affinity for self-expression resonated with Gwen Stefani, prompting him to choose her as his coach, thus completing her team as the first coach to do so.

Episode 6 Recap: The Conclusion of Blind Auditions

In the sixth episode of The Voice, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé each had limited spots left as the Blind Auditions came to a close.

Snoop Dogg kept things light-hearted, jokingly assigning nicknames to his fellow coaches at the start of Episode 6.

As the episode unfolded, various standout performances filled the coaches’ remaining vacancies. Gwen Stefani’s last pick, Jose Luis, was the first to finalize a team spot, followed closely by Reba McEntire, who added Katie O to her line-up.

New coach Michael Bublé also completed his team, showcasing a mix of unique voices, which included Cassidy Lee, a returning contestant from Season 18. Cassidy impressed all with her rendition of “You’re No Good”by Linda Ronstadt, demonstrating significant growth since her previous audition.

Other noteworthy additions to Bublé’s team comprised Aliyah Khaylyn, a music therapy student whose heartfelt performance of “Love and War”by Tamar Braxton enchanted Bublé and filled his final spot.

Snoop Dogg marked his first season as a coach by completing his team with the addition of Mikaela Ayira, a singer-songwriter, and Suede Lacy, who captivated Snoop with his rendition of “Redbone”by Childish Gambino.

Final Teams After Episode 6 of The Voice

With the Blind Auditions concluded, all four coaches proudly presented their teams for the next phase of The Voice Season 26. Each coach expressed enthusiasm regarding their selections; Michael Bublé emphasized the diversity of genres in his team, while Gwen Stefani celebrated the eclectic mix within hers.

Reba McEntire highlighted her emotional connection to her artists, and Snoop Dogg praised the array of backgrounds, ages, and musical styles within his squad.

Team Snoop Dogg:

1. Brad Sample
2. ChrisDeo
3. Christina Eagle
4. DREION
5. Elizabeth Pryor
6. Gail Bliss
7. George Starnes
8. Jake Tankersley
9. Mary McAvoy
10. Michael Alexandersson
11. Mikaela Ayira
12. MisterMoon
13. Suede Lacy
14. Torre Blake

Team Reba McEntire:

1. 323
2. Adam Bohanan
3. Alison Elena
4. Creigh Riepe
5. Danny Joseph
6. Deon Jones
7. Jaukeem Fortson
8. Katie O
9. Kendall Eugene
10. Kevin James Graham
11. Lauren-Michael Sellers
12. Tanner Frick
13. Tate Renner
14. Tsola

Team Gwen Stefani:

1. Austyns Stancil
2. They go
3. Camryn Brooks
4. Cozy Linen
5. Felsmere
6. Frankie Torres
7. Gabrielle Zabosky
8. Jan Dan
9. Jaylen Dunham
10. Jose Luis
11. Because Sibal
12. Rowdy Shea
13. Sloane Simon
14. Sydney Sterlace

Team Michael Bublé:

1. Aliyah Khaylyn
2. Cameron Wright
3. Cassidy Lee
4. Edward Preble
5. J.Paul
6. Jamison Puckett
7. Jeremy Beloate
8. Kamila Kiehne
9. Kiara Vega
10. Mark Shiiba
11. Mor Ilderton
12. Shye
13. Sofronio Vasquez
14. Torion Sellers

With the Blind Auditions now behind them, The Voice Season 26 is set to transition into the Battle Rounds, starting October 21.

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