The Battle Rounds of The Voice Season 28 heated up on Tuesday, October 14, with coaches Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg narrowing down their teams. But this week came with a major twist: for the first time ever, the contestants chose their own battle partners! Each team started with 12 artists, aiming to advance eight, including one steal and one save.
Advisors were back to lend their expertise: Kelsea Ballerini joined Team Bublé, Nick Jonas helped Team Reba, Lewis Capaldi worked with Team Niall, and Lizzo assisted Team Snoop.
Team Reba: Letter to Elise vs Ryan Mitchell – Don’t You Forget About Me
Ryan, who got a “Carson Callback” earlier this season, faced off against Letter to Elise, a duo that hadn’t scored a chair turn previously. Nick Jonas guided them to embrace the stage more and lean into the 80s rock energy. While Ryan’s modern style gave him an edge, the trio’s harmonies shined.
Team Snoop: Sadie Dahl vs Toni Lorene – Love on the Brain
Sadie chose Toni because their voices blended beautifully. Lizzo advised Toni to take the high harmonies and suggested a more impactful intro. Snoop admitted both were favorites on his team.
Team Bublé: Lucas Beltran vs Max Cooper III – It’s a Beautiful Day
Both jazz singers and friends, Lucas and Max performed with different styles—Lucas a traditional crooner, Max more pop-oriented. Michael guided them to play off each other without over-stylizing.
Team Niall: Camille Tredoux vs Kayleigh Clark – Cowboys Cry Too
Camille and Kayleigh faced off with strong country influences. Kelsea Ballerini advised, while Lewis Capaldi shared his personal struggles to encourage authenticity.
Team Bublé: Carly Harvey vs Marty O’Reilly – At This Moment
Carly brought jazz and soul, while Marty’s Americana rasp added a storytelling element. Coaches highlighted both technical skill and emotional delivery.
Team Reba: Aubrey Nicole vs Cori Kennedy – Something Bad
Country friends Aubrey and Cori delivered a confident performance with strong chemistry. Nick Jonas suggested less enunciation for style, while Reba and Snoop navigated the steal/save options strategically.
This Battle Night was full of twists, steals, and standout performances. Contestants showed creativity and teamwork under pressure, and fans got to witness some truly unforgettable moments.
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