John Legend's dilemma on The Voice: Kaylee Shimizu vs. Elizabeth Evans showdown

On the upcoming episode of NBC's hit singing competition "The Voice," John Legend is presented with a challenging decision. In a sneak peek of next week's Battle Rounds, two prodigious members of Team Legend, Kaylee Shimizu, 17, and Elizabeth Evans, 21, deliver a jaw-dropping rendition of Olivia Rodrigo's "Traitor," leaving the coaches in awe and the audience wanting more.

Niall Horan's Take on the Battle

Former One Direction member, Niall Horan, didn't hold back his admiration for the young talents. "That was the best version of that song I've heard, 100 percent," he commended. While Niall acknowledged the brilliance of Kaylee's voice given her age, he also hinted at his personal preference by sharing that he's leaning more toward Elizabeth for the win.

Reba McEntire, the newest addition to The Voice's coaching panel and dubbed the "Queen of Country", concurred with Niall, emphasizing, "Elizabeth, when you opened your mouth and hit that big note, I was just in awe."

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Gwen Stefani, another renowned coach on the show, praised both singers, particularly highlighting Elizabeth's unique stage presence. She remarked, "You're very original and rare."

John Legend, visibly proud of his team members, expressed his disbelief at having to choose between the two, describing their performance as "stunning".

Gwen Stefani's Return sans Blake Shelton

Another buzzworthy topic surrounding this season of The Voice is Gwen Stefani's comeback without her husband, Blake Shelton, who recently exited the show after an impressive 23-season tenure. In a candid chat with Entertainment Tonight, Gwen described her current experience on the show as reminiscent of her initial days, "It feels kind of like [my] first season, before I knew he existed," she disclosed. Stefani further praised the show for the joy it brings her, focusing on the essence of mentoring young talents.

The show has also seen the Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, step in as the newest coach. Stefani humorously recalled how effortlessly Reba's managed to charm contestants during the Blind Auditions.

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With such drama and talent unfolding, fans of "The Voice" can expect a thrilling ride this season.

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