"Couldn't let him go home" - Gwen Stefani steals Deon Jones in The Voice season 26 Battles part 3

The Voice has returned with a new season full of incredible talent, and season 26 continues to raise the stakes, especially during the Battles. This competition phase brings high-energy performances as artists face off in duets, hoping to secure their spot on their coach’s team.

With music legends like Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Michael Bublé, and Snoop Dogg guiding the contestants, the competition is fierce. Even though the coaches were almost evenly split, someone had to be named the winner, and McEntire chose Danny Joseph. Unfortunately, Deon Jones had to leave Team Reba, but his story wasn't over yet.

Once he was available to steal, Stefani took the opportunity to thank McEntire for her mentorship. Gwen Stefani said,

"I had to steal Deon, and I couldn’t let him go home. It seems like he can do almost anything with his voice. He’s not only just a good singer, but he’s a great performer."

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Jones and Joseph set the stage on fire in The Voice season 26

The Voice season 26 Battles entered night 3 on Monday, October 28. The performances were electrifying, especially the battle between Deon Jones and Danny Joseph.

Both artists, with their unique styles, gave powerful performances of James Brown's famous song It's a Man's Man's World. Reba McEntire, Deon's coach, recognized the importance of the song choice, he said,

"This is a tough song to sing, and it’s got to have a lot of power behind it."

She expressed faith in their potential to handle such a demanding piece. Deon, who had scraped past the Blind Auditions with a single chair turn from McEntire, poured his heart and soul into the performance. Meanwhile, Danny, who had impressed with a rare 4-chair turn, was hoping to win the battle.

Gwen Stefani expressed her feelings after the duet, calling it “crazy,” and she said,

"I’m literally blown away right now. You’re both such characters."

The choice was challenging for McEntire, who eventually named Danny the winner, crediting his voice and style for capturing her attention. Despite the tough decision, Deon’s standout performance led him to be chosen by Gwen Stefani in season 26 of The Voice.

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Gwen Stefani seizes the chance with Deon in The Voice

After this battle in this episode of The Voice, Deon’s elimination from Team Reba opened up the opportunity for a steal, and Gwen Stefani didn’t hesitate to act. Recognizing Deon’s tone and his potential as a good artist, she quickly claimed him for Team Gwen.

Stefani declared, expressing her admiration for his versatility. She described Deon as more than just a good singer, emphasizing his strength as a performer who brings emotional depth to every note. She further added,

"Danny, everything about your style, you’re just so original and such an incredible singer. Deon, same thing, I love your tone so much. It sounds so vintage to me, like it sounds like the records that you heard growing up."

With this new addition, Team Gwen gained an artist capable of powerful, soulful performances, setting up an exciting journey for Deon in the competition of The Voice season 26.

Fans can watch the new episodes of The Voice every Monday and Tuesday at 8/7c on NBC, and the next day episodes are available to stream on Peacock.