The Voice / YouTube Gwen Stefani confers with her fellow coaches
“The Voice” season 22 Knockout Rounds conclude tonight, November 7. It all comes down to the final five Three Way Knockout rounds, and at the end of the night, we will know which 16 acts will move on to the Live Playoffs.
Read below to see who Blake Shelton, Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend send ahead to the next round, and who they eliminate from the competition.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “The Voice” season 22 episode, “The Knockouts Part 3” (November 7, 2022). Do not read ahead if you do not want this episode spoiled.
‘The Voice’ Season 22 Knockout Rounds Episode 3 Live Recap
The episode opens with host Carson Daly asking the coaches how they feel going into the final night of Knockouts, and if new coach Camila Cabello is ready for the live shows to begin.
Team Gwen: Cara Brindisi vs. Justin Aaron vs. Kayla Von Der Heide
Gwen Stefani put her three “vets” together for her second Knockout. Cara Brindisi sang Bonnie Raitt’s “Love Me Like a Man”, Justin Aaron sang Tevin Campbell’s “Can We Talk”, and Kayla Von Der Heide sang R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion”. In rehearsals, Gwen noted that each singer improved and has the ability to move onto the next level.
Camila Cabello called these three performances “the sexiest Knockout”. Blake Shelton said all three had mastered their own lane, and that Gwen’s decision may have to come down to the prior performances in the season. John Legend admits he couldn’t choose. Gwen was tearing up while speaking with the singers and chose Justin Aaron as the winner of the Knockout.
Camila wishes she still had a steal remaining to use on Cara, but Cara Brindisi and Kaya Von Der Heide went home.
Team Blake: Austin Montgomery vs. Eva Ullmann vs. Brayden Lape
For Team Blake’s youngest team member’s showdown, Austin Montgomery sang “You Look So Good In Love” by George Strait, Eva Ullmann sang “Dangerous Woman” by season 21 coach Ariana Grande, and Brayden Lape sang “Mercy” by Brett Young. Coach Blake wished all three singers luck, noting how much pressure the Three Way Knockouts twist makes it this year.
Gwen was moved to tears by Brayden’s performance, and Camila agreed that his tone was beautiful, but that Austin Montgomery stole the show for her. Gwen also complimented Eva’s ability to perform the song, and John recommended Austin’s. In the end, Blake chose 15-year-old Brayden Lape as the winner of the Knockout.
Austin Montgomery and Eva Ullmann were eliminated.
Team Legend: Emma Brooke vs. The Marilynds vs. Kim Cruse
For Team Legend’s final battle, Emma Brooke covered Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope”, The Marilynds covered Snow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars”, and Kim Cruse covered Ann Peebles’s “I Can’t Stand the Rain” (in the style of Tina Turner). The stakes are higher than ever for this battle. All other coaches have used their Steal already, so only one act will move on in the competition, and the other two will be going home.
John’s fellow coaches had plenty of positive critiques for all three acts, but admit that they were blown away by Kim, with Gwen asking to see her performance again. John told Emma that he was proud of her stage performance and song delivery, Kim that he was proud of her precision and fire, and the Marilynds that he loved their harmonies and emotion. He then chose Kim Cruse as the Knockout winner.
Emma Brooke and the Marilynds were eliminated.
Team Camila: Steven McMorran vs. Devix vs. Andrew Igbokidi
For Camila’s last Knockout, Steven McMorran sang “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars, Devix sang “Yellow” by Coldplay, and Andrew Igbokidi sang “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M. Coach Camila helped her three “emotional male singers” perfect their arrangements and loosen up on stage. She said it will come down to which singer can come out of their shell.
The other coaches complimented Andrew’s tone and unpredictability, Steven’s song choice, and Devix’s tone and vocal quality. Camila thinks Andrew took every note she gave but still could have improved further, Devix chose a great song and began to let go, and Steven began to show his personality. Camila chose Devix as the winner of this Knockout.
Andrew Igbokidi and Steven McMorran were both eliminated.
Team Gwen: Alyssa Witrado vs. Daysia vs. Sasha Hurtado
Team Gwen’s final Knockout round of the season was teased earlier this week on “The Voice” YouTube page. Alyssa Witrado covered Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” Daysia performed Oleta Adams’ “Get Here”, and Sasha Hurtado sang Ed Sheeran’s “Make It Rain”. In rehearsals, Gwen told all three singers what to work on, and before the performances, the show then teased that this Knockout will see the final Steal of the season used.
John and Blake both said they would pick Sasha, and Camila regretted letting her go in the Battles. Gwen said that Alyssa was “incredible” and “awesome”, Daysia was “iconic” when she hit the right tones, and Sasha gave “a perfect performance” despite only being 18. In the end, Gwen chose Alyssa Witrado as the Knockouts Winner.
Daysia went home, but John Legend used the final Steal of the season on Sasha Hurtado. Prior to this, Sasha Hurtado began on Team Camila before being Stolen by Team Gwen.
“The Voice” returns for Live Playoffs next Monday, November 14 at 8 pm Eastern.
What Do the Teams Look Like Going Into Tonight?
Going into tonight, only John Legend has his Steal remaining. All other coaches have used theirs for the Knockout Rounds. While only 16 total acts will be with us at the end of tonight’s episode, see the team rosters from before tonight’s Knockouts below:
Team Camila:
- Steven McMorran (saved in Battle Round)
- Devix
- Andrew Igbokidi
- Morgan Myles (won Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
- Eric Who (won Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
- Kate Kalvach (stolen from Team Blake in Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
Team Blake:
- Austin Montgomery
- Brayden Lape
- Eva Ullmann
- Bodie (won Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
- Rowan Grace (stolen from Team Gwen in Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
- Bryce Leatherwood (won Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
Team Gwen:
- Cara Brindisi
- Justin Aaron
- Daysia
- Sasha Hurtado (stolen from Team Camila in Battle Round)
- Alyssa Witrado
- Kayla Von Der Heide
- Kevin Hawkins (stolen from Team Blake in Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
- Kique (won Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
Team Legend:
- Emma Brooke
- The Marilynds (saved in Battle Round)
- Kim Cruse
- Parijita Bastola (won Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)
- Omar Jose Cardona (won Knockout, moving onto Live Playoffs)