Monday marked the first night of the Semi-Finals on The Voice. Last week the final 12 contestants took the stage in the first round of Live Shows, with three artists ultimately being sent packing. Tonight, the remaining nine contestants look to book a ticket to the upcoming finale.
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And the last finalist is….
JACQUIE ROAR of TEAM REBA!
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Mac Royals Finishes Strong As the Final Remaining ‘The Voice’ Season 24 Contestant Wanting to Be Saved
Hoping to secure his spot in the top 5, Mac Royals finishes strong during his possibly last performance on The Voice stage.
Royals, who has been a Team Legend fan favorite, performed Wanna Know by Joe. Legend had nothing but praise for Royals, noting that the contestant has given the competition “exquisite, beautiful R&B music” every week.
“You belong in our industry,” Legend declared. “You believe in the studio making records, and you belong in the finale of The Voice.”
Team Reba’s Jordan Rainer Sings Her Heart Out During Possible Last ‘The Voice’ Performance
During her possible last performance on The Voice, Team Reba’s Jordan Rainer sang Lee Brice’s hit track I Don’t Dance.
Rainer was the Instant Save winner of last week’s live show.
Jacquie Roar Wow’s the Audience With Her Rendition of “Alone”
For her possibly last performance on The Voice stage, Jacquie Roar of Team Reba wow’d the audience with her rendition of Heart’s Alone.
Team Gwen’s BIAS Fights For the Five and Final Spot on ‘The Voice’ Season 24
In the last ditch effort to earn the fifth and final spot on The Voice Season 24, Team Gwen’s BIAS takes to the stage and sings Go Rest High on That Mountain by Vince Gill.
Nini Iris Performs Possible Final Performance on ‘The Voice’ Stage
In the last effort to be saved, Nini Iris took to The Voice and performed Mad World.
The Remaining ‘The Voice’ Season 24 Finalists Are…
As the last finalist prepares to be announced, here are the remaining artists.
- Bias (Team Gwen)
- Jordan Rainer (Team Reba)
- Mac Royals (Team Legend)
- Nini Iris (Team Niall)
- Jacquie Roar (Team Reba)
‘The Voice’ Coach John Legend Performs ‘What Christmas Means to Me’ Solo
Following his duet with fellow The Voice coach Niall Horan, John Legend took to the stage to perform solo What Christmas Means to Me.
Legend was seen wearing a festive red jacket as the other The Voice coaches cheered him on from their famous red chairs.
Fourth Finalist Is….
MARA JUSTINE of Team Niall!
She performed her rendition of Parachute by Chris Stapleton the night before.
Third Finalist Is…
RUBY LEIGH for Team Reba!
Leigh wow’d the audience during her rendition of Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver.
The Next Finalist Is…
HUNTLEY from Team Niall!
He performed Way Down We Go by KALEO during the semifinals.
The First Finalist of ‘The Voice’ Season 24 Is…
LILA FORDE is named the first finalist of The Voice Season 24!
She performed River by Joni Mitchell last night!
Recap: Here are the Semifinalists of 'The Voice' Season 24
Before the announcement of who will be performing in the Season 24 finale of The Voice next week, here are the semifinalists and what they performed on Monday, Dec. 11.
- Huntley (Team Niall): Way Down We Go by KALEO
- Mara Justine (Team Niall): Parachute by Chris Stapleton
- Nini Iris (Team Niall): No Time To Die by Billie Eilish
- Ruby Leigh (Team Reba): Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
- Jacquie Roar (Team Reba): Alive by Sia
- Jordan Rainer (Team Reba): Ol’ Red by Blake Shelton
- Mac Royals (Team Legend): Love T.K.O. by Tedding Pendergrass
- Lila Forde (Team Legend): River by Joni Mitchell
- BIAS (Team Gwen): God Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
The contests also split into three teams to perform a song by Taylor Swift.
- Huntley, Lila Forde, and Mac Royal: Exile
- Nini Iris, Jacquie Roar, and Mara Justine: Don’t Blame Me
- Ruby Leigh, BIAS, and Jordan Rainer: Mean
‘The Voice’ Niall Horan and John Legend Team Up For Special Duet
Just before the first finalist was announced, The Voice coaches Niall Horan and John Legend took to the stage to perform Horan’s The Show.
During the performance, Legend played the piano while he and Horan sang.
'The Voice' Coach Niall Horan to Perform "The Show" With Special Guest... Fellow Coach John Legend
Just before the final five contestants of The Voice season 24 are announced, Niall Horan will be performing The Show with special guest… John Legend. Horan announced the upcoming performance on X (formerly Twitter)
Team Legend’s Mac Royals Wows the Audience With Cover of Teddy Pendergrass’ “Love T.K.O”
As the night starts to wind down, Team Legend’s Mac Royals shows off his range by performing Tedding Pendergrass’ track Love T.K.O.
John quickly said what the live audience and those watching were thinking by stating that Royals was, indeed, a “mega star.” He also encouraged The Voice contestant to embrace the fans and his role as the last remaining R&B singer on the show’s season 24.
Ruby Leigh, BIAS, and Jordan Rainer Perform Taylor Swift’s Well-Known Track “Mean”
In the final trio performance of the night, Ruby Leigh, BIAS, and Jordan Rainer sing Taylor Swift’s well-known song Mean.
The performance was a great way for the trio to let their critics know they don't care what anyone says and they are ready to sing no matter what.
Mara Justine Proves to Be Quite the Competitor With Her Rendition of Chris Stapleton’s “Parachute”
Team Niall continued to shine as Mara Justine took to the stage to perform Chris Stapleton’s hit track Parachute.
Niall excited about the performance stated that he appreciated the song choice because it was a chance for her to be dynamic with her voice. John then said she hit notes he had never heard her hit before. He also appreciated the way she showed different sides of herself as an artist each week.
Team Niall’s Huntley Sings KALEO’s “Way Down We Go” For His Solo Performance
Following his trio performance, Team Niall’s Huntley sings KALEO’s Way Down We Go for his solo performance.
John shared his thoughts quickly about the performance by stating he’s “seeing the vision” of who Huntley is as an artist. He also describe the contestant as a “flawless vocalist.”
Niall then said that Huntley is “Mr. Consistent” and the performance is the “world” Huntley belongs in. That is because the song was perfect for him.
Nini Iris, Jacquie Roar, and Mara Justine Join Forces to Perform Taylor Swift’s "Don’t Blame Me"
During their trio performance, Team Niall’s Nini Iris and Mara Justine teamed up with Team Reba’s Jacquie Roar to sing Taylor Swift’s Don’t Blame Me.
The performance blew everyone away because of the creativity and beauty in each contestant’s voice.
Team Reba’s Last Contestant Jordan Rainer Performs Blake Shelton’s "Ol’ Red"
Ready to wow the fans both in the audience and from afar, Team Reba's final contestant of the night, Jordan Rainer took to The Voice stage to perform Blake Shelton's hit tune Ol' Red.
Gwen, Shelton’s wife, was quick to share her thoughts on the performance, calling it “such a trip” because she didn’t think it was a song a female could ever do. That didn’t stop her from loving the performance and referred to it as her favorite from Jordan so far.
Reba then said Jordan did that song and the state of Oklahoma proud with the performance. She also said that Jordan handled the song like a pro.
BIAS sings Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road”
Team Gwen's BIAS performed Rascal Flatts' famous love ballad Bless the Broken Road and left everyone cheering both in the audience and at home.
Niall called the performance the “most mature” of BIAS’ and reflected on the contestant’s “levels of consistency” by stating they are “through the roof.”
Gween agreed with the fellow The Voice coach and said she’s excited that BIAS remains on her team. She then praised him as being a character, which appeals to the audience.
Huntley Teams Up With Lila Forde and Mac Royals Performed "Exile" by Taylor Swift
Up next are Huntley, Lila Forde, and Mac Royal. The trio performed Taylor Swift’s track Exile on The Voice stage. While Huntley kicked off the song with low notes, Royal showed off his tenor voice. Forde further contributed to the performance with her amazing harmony.
Team Reba's Ruby Leigh Kicks Off the Night With an Epic Rendition of "Country Roads" By John Denver
The first contestant to take the stage for The Voice season 24 semifinals is Team Reba's fan favorite, Ruby Leigh. The singer selected John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads.
Reba McEntire continued to encourage Leigh to perform with her strong yodel, which helped the performance. John Legend praised Leigh for her epic cover of the song by telling her she’s consistent and always “authentically” her.
Tom Nitti Thanks 'The Voice' Fans After Leaving Show
"Thank you everyone for the support. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it," Nitti wrote in an Instagram post. "I walked the road of my dream for a bit and loved every minute of it. I’m also quite certain I’m where in need to be right now."
"I ain’t ever giving up on this dream and my two kids know that. Without a doubt in my mind, I know they’re just as proud of me as I am of them," he added, concluding with lyrics from his Battles song, "'Til You Can't" by Cody Johnson. "'If you’re gonna love somebody, hold them as long and is strong and as close as you can, till you can’t' #prouddad #followyourdreams #nevergiveup #rebamcentireismyidol #thevoice #nbc."
A Look at Which 'The Voice' Contestants Remaining in the Running
Team Niall
- Huntley
- Nini Iris
- Mara Justine
Team Reba
- Jordan Rainer
- Jacquie Roar
- Ruby Leigh
Team Gwen
- Bias
Team Legend
- Mac Royals
- Lila Forde
To learn more about the artists, click here.
New episode of The Voice Airs tonight at 8/7c, Follow Along
There will be a new episode of The Voice on Tonight as we enter the Semi-Finals. For more viewing details click here, or keep tuned into our live blog to follow along on the episode.
'The Voice' to Honor Taylor Swift With Special Themed Episode Tonight
Tonight, the remaining Voice contestants will perform covers of numerous Taylor Swift hit songs. Swift is no stranger to The Voice, appearing on the show on multiple occasions, including in Season 17 as a "Mega Mentor."
