It’s been each a topsy and a turvy three months of competitors, with one crushing elimination (Kim Cruse’s) after one other (Parijita Bastola’s), an early exit for Gwen Stefani’s whole workforce, a fauxmance lower quick (between rookie coach Camila Cabello and contestant Jaeden Luke), roughly a zillion promos for Carson Daly and Blake Shelton’s new present and the traumatization of 1 unlucky goat. However lastly, The Voice on Tuesday revealed the winner of Season 22.
Primarily based on the polls that adopted TVLine’s recap of Monday’s performances by the Ultimate 5, most of you had been hoping that Group Blake’s bodie could be awarded the title — and anticipating that he could be, too. However the finale had been arguably teammate Bryce Leatherwood’s best night time within the sing-off; plus, he was the country-est nation act left. Group John Legend’s Omar Jose Cardona had made a compelling play for the crown along with his epic Queen cowl, and Group Camila’s Morgan Myles had completed robust together with her rendition of Little Huge City’s “Woman Crush.” As for Group Blake’s Brayden Lape… hey, his hair appeared terrific.
Earlier than we discovered which of the finalists scored the victory, we had been handled to a star-studded present. Among the many highlights had been OneRepublic doing “I Ain’t Frightened” (full with an entire lotta whistling that it was laborious to fathom was actually accomplished dwell), Adam Lambert 1,000-percent upgrading Duran Duran’s “Bizarre World” (and dedicating his gorgeous efficiency to the LGBTQ+ neighborhood and the victims of the horrific Colorado Springs capturing) and Maluma serving up two of his hits (whereas backup dancers managed to do cardio in leather-based onesies).
However wait, there was extra. So. A lot. Extra. We most likely might’ve accomplished with out Howie Mandel tutoring Camila on find out how to land a joke and the foolish Blake/John Odd Couple skit that went on without end. Nonetheless, on the plus facet, Woman Named Tom, chic as ever, returned to want for “One Extra Christmas” with their late dad and remind us why they’d so hard-earned their Season 21 victory, BRELAND in all caps schooled future contestants on lowkey-cool on “For What It’s Price,” and Blake (who was having a very busy night time) teamed up with the ever present Kane Brown to sing “Completely different Man” on a Wheel of Fortune that made me dizzy simply it. Lastly, Kelly Clarkson, who might be again in her revolving chair for Season 23, requested “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me?” so spiritedly that ya needed to hope that he did.
As at all times, we additionally received a bunch of coach/contestant duets. How’d they go down? Somewhat like this…
Bryce Leatherwood and Blake Shelton, “Hillbilly Bone” — Bryce’s Grade: B+ | Is it simply me, or has Bryce turned the star high quality approach up this week? Right here, standing in for Hint Adkins, with whom his coach often does this single, he was unfastened and playful and rockin’ a voice that was so deep, it might need come from his ankles. Enjoyable stuff — and a greater match of contestant/music than what got here subsequent.
Omar Jose Cardona and John Legend, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” — Omar’s Grade: B | Carrying your complete glitter aisle from The Voice’s neighborhood Michael’s retailer, Omar sounded completely high-quality on his and his coach’s Stevie Marvel team-up. The quantity simply didn’t depart any room for the vocal pyrotechnics that had made Omar such a contender. He’s higher than “high-quality.”
Brayden Lape and Blake Shelton, “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow” — Brayden’s Grade: D | After Blake razzed his teen heartthrob about all the things from his soccer workforce’s hairdon’ts to his skinny denims, the duo tackled Alan Jackson’s hit, with Brayden usually wanting not sure when he was supposed to come back in and, when he did are available in, sounding, properly… ya know.
Morgan Myles and Camila Cabello, “By no means Be the Similar” — Morgan’s Grade: A- | Kinda fascinating listening to Camila’s voice subsequent to Morgan’s whiskey-soaked one — and it principally labored. Extra importantly, whereas John’s music choice gave him extra probabilities to shine than Omar, Camila’s selection of her personal music nonetheless allowed Morgan to indicate off.
bodie and Blake Shelton, “God’s Nation” — bodie’s Grade: A | Hmm. Did all of the contestants select their coach duets? ’Trigger forward of his and Blake’s efficiency of the coach’s hit, bodie knowledgeable us that he himself had picked it as a result of it “slaps.” On stage, bodie slapped again, giving the country-rock quantity slamming alt-rock overtones. Takes loads to match Blake’s depth on this music, however by God, bodie did it.
And within the second of fact, we realized that viewers had voted into…
Fifth Place
Brayden Lape (Group Blake)
Fourth Place
Omar Jose Cardona (Group Legend)
Runners-Up
bodie (Group Blake) and Morgan Myles (Group Camila)
Season 22 Winner
Bryce Leatherwood (Group Blake)
So, what did you consider Season 22? Are you happy with the outcomes? Grade the finale under, then hit the feedback together with your ideas.
