'The Voice' Recap: Knockouts Heat Up as First Mic Drop Is Used
Michael Bublé made show history by triggering the first-ever Mic Drop as the Knockout Rounds continued on The Voice Season 28, Episode 11, which aired Monday, November 3. The coaches — Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé — faced the tough task of trimming down their teams.
Without any Saves or Steals available this round, every decision was final. However, each coach could use one Mic Drop, sending a chosen artist into a fan-voting competition for a spot performing at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.
Team Snoop: Toni Lorene vs. Natalia Albertini
The night opened with Team Snoop’s Natalia Albertini and Toni Lorene, both of whom had impressed earlier in the Battle Rounds. Natalia performed “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder, while Toni delivered a bold rendition of “Lady Marmalade.”
“Natalia, your performance was spectacular, you’re gorgeous, I love your outfit. I guess if I had to pick one, I think I’d go with Natalia.” – Reba McEntire
“Toni, you’re a machine. The stuff you can do with your voice… there’s something special about you.” – Niall Horan
Both Horan and Bublé leaned toward Toni, while Snoop Dogg proudly remarked,
“I am a proud uncle.” – Snoop Dogg
Summary
The Knockouts pushed coaches to make tough calls, with Michael Bublé’s historic Mic Drop raising the stakes for the rest of the season.
Author's Resume: A tense night of performances ended with The Voice history being made as Michael Bublé used the show’s first Mic Drop, energizing fans for what’s to come.