Coaches Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, John Legend and Blake Shelton all had contestants make it through to the live play-offs. Two contestants also got a lifeline after being eliminated, by getting stolen by another coach.
Here’s what went down in the first set of Knockouts – and who is set to face off in the second set of Knockouts tonight (Tuesday, October 26).
Who got eliminated in the first Knockout of The Voice 2021?
The first Knockout aired on NBC on Monday, October 25, and saw 12 contestant battle in out across six rounds:
Round one: Wendy Moten vs. Jonathan Mouton (Team Blake)
Song: “Ain’t No Way” – originally by Aretha FranklinWinner: Wendy MoutonWas loser stolen by another coach?: No (after performing “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash)Eliminated: Jonathan Mouton
Round two: Raquel Trinidad vs. Katie Rae (Team Ariana)
Song: “Valerie” – originally by The ZutonsWinner: Raquel TrinidadWas loser stolen by another coach?: Yes, stolen by Kelly Clarkson (after performing “Hold On to Me” by Lauren Daigle)
Round three: Gymani vs. Kinsey Rose (Team Kelly)
Song: “Pillowtalk” – originally by ZaynWinner: GymaniWas loser stolen by another coach?: No (after performing “Strawberry Wine” by Deana CarterEliminated: Kinsey Rose
Round four: Joshua Vacanti vs. Sabrina Dias (Team Legend)
Song: “Falling” – originally by Harry StylesWinner: Joshua VacantiWas loser stolen by another coach?: No (after performing “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran)Eliminated: Sabrina Dias
Round five: Libianca vs. Hailey Green (Team Blake)
Song: “Everything I Wanted” – originally by Billie EilishWinner: LibiancaWas loser stolen by another coach?: No (after performing “God’s Country” by Blake Shelton)Eliminated: Hailey Green
Round six: Girl Named Tom vs. Holly Forbes (Team Kelly)
Song: “Wichita Lineman” – originally performed by Glen CampbellWinner: Girl Named TomWas loser stolen by another coach?: Yes, stolen by Ariana Grande (after performing “Superstar” by The Carpenters)
Who is competing in the second round of Knockouts?
Team Ariana: David Vogel vs. Ryleigh PlankTeam Legend: Brittany Bree vs. Samuel HarnessTeam Kelly: The Cunningham Sisters vs. Hailey Mia
Still to compete in the third round of Knockouts
The line-up for the third round on Monday, November 1 is TBA, but the following contestants will be taking part:
Team Kelly: Jeremy Rosado, Xavier CornellTeam Legend: Jershika Maple, Paris Winningham, Samara Brown, Shadale JohnsonTeam Ariana: Bella De Napolo, Jim & Sasha Allen, Katherine Ann Mohler, Manny KeithTeam Blake: Berritt Haynes, Carson Peters, Lana Scott, Peedy Chavis
The Voice Season 21 airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on NBC.
