The Voice season 26: Who made it to Knockouts?

The Voice season 26 Battle Rounds have concluded, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Knockout Rounds. This season features four celebrity coaches: Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Michael Bublé, and Reba McEntire, who mentor the contestants throughout their journey on the show.

Thrpoughout the Battle Rounds, all the contestants faced their teammates, vying for a spot in the next stage of the competition. A total of 36 contestants have advanced to the Knockouts after a series of gripping performances across five episodes, which aired from October 21 to November 4, 2024.

In the Battle Rounds, two contestants from the same team perform a duet. After the performance, the coach must choose one to advance while the other is at risk of elimination. Coaches also have the opportunity to "steal" eliminated contestants, allowing for unexpected twists and turns in The Voice.

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The Voice: Contestants advancing to the Knockouts

The following contestants have successfully moved on to the Knockout Rounds:

1. Christina Eagle (Team Snoop Dogg)
2. Mikaela Ayira (Team Snoop Dogg)
3. Sydney Sterlace (Team Gwen Stefani)
4. Sloane Simon (stolen by Michael Bublé )
5. Jan Dan (Team Gwen Stefani)
6. Kendall Eugene (Team Reba McEntire)
7. Kiara Vega (Team Michael Bublé)
8. Mor Ilderton (stolen by Gwen Stefani)
9. Adam Bohanan (Team Reba)
10. ChrisDeo (Team Snoop Dogg)
11. Edward Preble (Team Michael Bublé)
12. Gabrielle Zabosky (Team Gwen)
13. Jeremy Beloate (Team Michael Bublé)
14. Torre Blake (Team Snoop Dogg)
15. Danny Joseph (Team Reba)
16. Lauren-Michael Sellers (Team Reba)
17. Jake Tankersley (Team Snoop)
18. Shye (Team Michael Bublé)
19. Felsmere (Team Gwen)
20. Jose Luis (Team Gwen)
21. Georgia Starnes (Team Snoop)
22. Kay Sibal (Team Gwen)
23. Jaukeem Fortson (Team Reba)
24. Sofronio Vasquez (Team Michael Bublé)
25. Camryn Brooks (Team Gwen)
26. Mary McAvoy (Team Snoop)
27. Tate Renner (Team Reba)
28. J. Paul (Team Michael Bublé)
29. Cameron Wright (Team Michael Bublé)
30. Cassidy Lee (stolen by Reba McEntire)
31. Frankie Torres (stolen by Reba McEntire)
32. Deon Jones (stolen by Gwen Stefani)
33. Austyns Stancil (stolen by Snoop Dogg)
34. Aliyah Khaylyn (stolen by Snoop Dogg)
35. Tanner Frick (stolen by Michael Bublé)
36. Cassidy Lee (stolen by Reba McEntire)

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Highlights from the Battle Rounds

In episode 7, the battles kicked off with heartfelt showdowns. Snoop Dogg made a bold choice, advancing Christina Eagle after her emotional performance against Gail Bliss, stating it was about recognizing potential.

In another memorable moment, Gwen Stefani chose Sydney Sterlace over Sloane Simon, leading to Michael Bublé stealing Simon and expressing confidence in her ability to win.

In the following episodes of The Voice, Reba McEntire faced emotional decisions, notably when she chose Kendall Eugene after a tear-jerking duet with Alison Elena. The stakes heightened with Michael Bublé pairing Mor Ilderton and Kiara Vega, leading to Gwen stealing Ilderton after Vega's win.

As the Battle Rounds progressed into episodes 8 and 9, fans witnessed standout performances, such as Adam Bohanan defeating Kevin James Graham on Team Reba and Jake Tankersley coming on top against Brad Sample on Team Snoop. Notable steals include Frankie Torres, who Reba saved after Gwen eliminated him.

In The Voice episode 10, Austyns Stancil selected Snoop Dogg as his new coach after an intense cliffhanger from the previous episode. Snoop also chose Georgia Starnes over Dreion, showcasing her versatility. Gwen Stefani highlighted Kay Sibal's impressive performance, while Reba picked Jaukeem Fortson in a closely contested battle.

The final Battle Round, episode 11, featured last-minute eliminations and strategic plays, with Camryn Brooks securing her place after a duet with Rowdy Shea and Mary McAvoy winning against Michael Alexandersson. Reba also made notable steals, saving Tanner Frick and Cassidy Lee from elimination.

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As The Voice transitions to the Knockout Rounds, each artist will perform solo in front of their coaches, who will face another difficult task of selecting the best voices to advance to the live performances.

The Voice airs Mondays on NBC, and all episodes are available to stream on Peacock.