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NBC’s “The Voice” wrapped up season 20 and the 10th anniversary season on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The show featured the results of the top five performances that aired on Monday, May 24, 2021.
The coaches, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton were all vying for their chance to win “The Voice” once again, and each of the contestants was hoping to take home the record deal that the winner of “The Voice” earns.
WARNING: Spoilers for the season 20 finale of NBC’s “The Voice” follow. Don’t read on if you don’t want to know what happened on the finale episode.
‘The Voice’ Season 20 Finale Live Recap
The show started with a fun bit between Adam Levine and Blake Shelton in what was a long-awaited reunion for fans of “The Voice.” Then, Carson Daly introduced Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Nick Jonas.
First, Gwen Stefani and Saweetie took the stage to perform “Slow Clap,” and then the show played a bit about Blake Shelton becoming full of himself since he’s been on “The Voice” for a decade.
Kelsea Ballerini, who stepped in to coach for Kelly Clarkson earlier this season, then performed her new song “Half of My Hometown” with Kenzie Wheeler.
After a quick break, Nick Jonas took the stage with finalist Rachel Mac to sing “Best of You” by the Foo Fighters in a first for “The Voice.”
Next up was One Republic performing their single “Run,” followed by Lauren Daigle with her single “Hold On to Me.” In another performance, Snoop Dogg also performed his new single “Sittin On Blades.”
Justin Bieber then took the stage to perform two of his singles.
In a performance from one of the contestants, John Legend performed alongside Victor Solomon, followed by Ben Platt singing his new single “Imagine.”
Finally for fans of Kenzie Wheeler, Kelly and Kenzie sang “When You Say Nothing at All” by Keith Whitley.
Thomas Rhett then took the stage to perform “Country Again.”
Blake Shelton was able to perform two duets, one with Cam Anthony (“She Drives Me Crazy” by the Fine Young Cannibals,) and another with Jordan Matthew Young (“All My Exes Live In Texas” by George Strait).
Maroon 5 was up next with Adam Levine’s return to “The Voice.” The band performed their new song “Beautiful Mistakes,” which features Megan Thee Stallion.
It was finally time to welcome all five finalists to the stage.
Cam Anthony told Blake that though the pairing was unlikely, he had the time of his life on the show. Jordan Matthew Young also thanked Blake.
Rachel told Nick that she was grateful for him believing in her throughout the entire competition and she learned a lot from him as a coach and a person.
Then, Victor told his coach that he was thankful for the experience and the “incredible ride.” And then, Kenzie thanked Kelly for allowing him to sing everything he wanted to sing.
“It’s like I’ve known you forever, you’re my best friend,” Kenzie told Kelly.
In fifth place was Victor Solomon and Team Legend. Fourth place went to Rachel Mac and Team Nick. The third place spot belonged to Jordan Matthew Young and Team Blake. That meant that Cam Anthony and Kenzie Wheeler were the top two contestants for the season.
After the break, Carson Daly was set to announce the winner.
The winner of “The Voice” season 20 was announced to be Cam Anthony and Team Blake, meaning Kenzie Wheeler and Team Kelly were the runner-ups of the season.
‘The Voice’ Will Return in 2021
Though NBC has announced that “The Voice” is moving to a one-season-a-year format, there is still one season to air in the fall of 2021 before that happens.
Next season, expect to see superstar Ariana Grande in the coaching chair in Nick Jonas’s place, as Jonas will be leaving the show once again.
“The Voice” airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC.
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