‘If you lose this Battle, it will be… some Adam Levine-level failure stuff’: Shelton shades original ‘Voice’ rival during final Battle Rounds
Posted April 5, 2023 by: Admin
The latest episode of The Voice Season 23 featured the final Battle Rounds of the competition, marking the end of an era for coach Blake Shelton. While the show was full of exciting performances, one particular moment stood out as a surprise.
During the episode, it was announced that British country singer Alex Whalen had dropped out of the competition due to a medical reason. As a result, his intended Battle partner, Neil Salsich, performed solo and advanced to the Knockout Rounds by default. Blake Shelton, ever the Joker, teased Neil by saying that if he lost the Battle, it would be the worst fail in history, making a reference to former coach Adam Levine.
While it was a shame that Alex Whalen had to drop out, it was clear from Neil’s performance that he would have been a tough competitor. Even performing solo, Neil impressed the coaches and Blake praised him for owning the moment and blowing everyone away.
In another Battle, Niall Horan’s contestants struggled with the song they were given. However, Talia Smith, who had suffered a miscarriage before joining the competition, turned her elimination into a sweet and triumphant moment by announcing her pregnancy on stage. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and her excitement about sharing the experience with her future child.
