The Voice Season 26 The Playoffs Part 2 Recap: Team Reba and Team Snoop narrow down to two artists
Episode 16 of The Voice season 26 aired on November 25, 2024, featuring the second round of The Playoffs. Coaches Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg worked with their teams to select two artists each for the live shows.
Reba teamed up with country artist Lainey Wilson as her advisor, while Snoop enlisted Olympian Simone Biles. Contestants performed songs of their choice to showcase their talent and stage presence.
Reba and Snoop provided guidance to their team members during rehearsals, helping them refine their performances and bring their best to the stage. The episode also highlighted the coaches’ decision-making process as they selected two artists from their respective teams to move forward.
Team Gwen Stefani and Team Michael Bublé will conclude The Playoffs in the next episode, airing on November 26, 2024.
Team Reba's playoffs in The Voice
Adam Bohanan performed Chris Stapleton's Think I’m in Love with You, earning praise for his range and delivery.
Edward Preble did a rendition of Frank Sinatra's All of Me, while Katie O chose a Lainey Wilson original, Hang Tight Honey, which reflected her interest in country music.
Lauren-Michael Sellers delivered a performance of I Am Not Okay by Jelly Roll, and Danny Joseph closed with Marvin Gaye's classic I Heard It Through the Grapevine, highlighting his vocal range. During rehearsals, Reba and Lainey provided specific feedback to each artist to refine their performances.
They encouraged Adam to bring more energy early in his song and advised Danny to hold back some of his vocal power for the climax. After careful consideration, Reba selected Adam and Danny to advance. She stated Adam’s range and consistency as key reasons for her decision, while Danny’s distinctive style set him apart.
Reba commended all her team members for their efforts, noting that every performance showed growth and commitment to their craft, making her final decision especially challenging.
Team Snoop's playoffs in The Voice
Christina Eagle performed Reba McEntire’s Fancy, showcasing her range in the country classic. Aliyah Khaylyn performed Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing, showcasing her vocals.
Austyns Stancil chose Prince’s Adore, maintaining his style throughout. Mikaela Ayira sang Keyshia Cole’s Love, striving to connect with the audience, while Jeremy Beloate closed with The Impossible Dream (The Quest) by Josh Groban, delivering the last performance.
With Simone Biles as his playoff advisor, Snoop worked with his team to address both technical and emotional aspects of their performances. Simone encouraged Aliyah to embrace her presence on stage and advised Mikaela to overcome her hesitation by visualizing success.
Snoop highlighted the importance of staying authentic and confident, providing each contestant with tailored advice. In the end, Snoop selected Christina and Jeremy to represent his team in the live shows.
He described Christina as a versatile performer with the most room to grow and praised Jeremy’s ability to command the stage naturally. Snoop expressed pride in all his team members, emphasizing their potential to excel as artists beyond the competition.
The next episode of The Voice will be aired on November 26, 2024 on NBC.