The blind auditions are over and it’s time for the Knockout rounds. This season’s mega mentor is award winning British pop star Ed Sheeran.

The coaches have a steal for this round but there are no saves for this round.

It was recently revealed that Sheeran has test positive for the Covid-19 virus. The Knockout rounds were recorded prior to that diagnosis.

Blake gets the night of music started with a pairing of Wendy Moten singing Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” and steal Jonathan Mouton with “I Can See Clearly Now”. Jonathan said that his mother sang the song to him during his battle with cancer. Wendy told Blake that she has been a part of the Country group The Time Jumpers for two years.

Ariana noted that there is too much talent this season. She loved Jonathan’s rendition but said that Wendy blew it out of the park. John loved how Jonathan opened the song A Cappella. Blake said that Jonathan was incredible; adding that he couldn’t wait to see what offers were going to come Wendy’s way. Blake chose Wendy as the winner of the battle.

Ariana paired Raquel Trinidad with “Valarie” and Katie Rae with “Hold on to Me” by Laruen Daigle. John said that both of them were so good. Kelly said that Katie Rae’s tone is magical and Raquel is sassy in a good way. Blake said that Raquel lit the room up and Katie gave an emotional performance. Ariana said that the decision is extra hard for her because the girls are two of her favourites. Ariana chose Raquel as the winner of the battle. Kelly used her steal on Katie Rae.

Kelly have Ed one of her jackets. Kelly paired Gymani with “Pillow Talk” and steal Kinsey Rose with “Strawberry Wine”. Blake noted that the two couldn’t be more different. Ariana said that they both were very good. Kelly said both did a great job. Noting that she thinks she is the better competitor, Kelly chose Gymani as the winner of the battle.

John paired Joshua Vacanti with “Falling” and Sabrina Dias with the Ed Sheeran song “Photograph” while playing guitar and drums for a battle. D said that it was the first time he has heard one of his songs live. He sang with her during rehearsals. Kelly said that it was so cool. Blake was impressed with Sabrina but said that Joshua went for the fences. John said that it was so cool to see them both shine on the stage. Saying that they did not make the decision easy for him, John chose Joshua as the winner of the battle.

Blake paired up Libianca with “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish and Hailey Green singing Blake’s song “God’s Country”. Ariana called the performances incredible. John said that Hailey’s voice is powerful but Libianca was like a master class in vocals. Blake thought both performances were incredible. Calling the decision soul crushing, Blake chose Libianca as the winner of the battle.

In the final battle of the night, Kelly pairs the family trio Girl Named Tom with “Wichita Lineman” and Holly Forbes with “Superstar”. John said that’s he glad he has a steal. Blake said they both did a great job. Ariana called Girl Named Tom’s performance an award show performance but Holly is what she grew up hearing. Kelly said that they both were incredible, she chose Girl Named Tom as the winner of the battle. John and Ariana both pushed their buttons to steal Holly. Saying that she loves both of them, Holly chose Ariana as her new coach.


Team Blake:
Wendy Moten
Libianca

Team Ariana:
Raquel Trinidad
Holly Forbes – steal

Team Kelly:
Katie Rae – steal
Gymani
Girl Named Tom

Team Legend:
Joshua Vacanti