Popular reality competition series The Voice season 23 aired a brand new episode on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 8 pm ET on NBC. It documented the beginning of the battle rounds of the competition. Two contestants from each of the coaches' teams battled it out and gave their best to move forward. While all coaches gave feedback, it was up to the team coach to decide which singer to advance.On this week's episode of The Voice, Tasha and EJ battled it out against each other. While both delivered remarkable performances, Blake picked Tasha to move forward. EJ was chosen to steal by both Niall Horan and Chance The Rapper. The contestant decided to go with Team Niall.Fans were disappointed with Blake for not choosing EJ. One tweeted:Carolyn Hargis@CarolynHargis19@blakeshelton #TheVoice Blake u really messed up when u did not pick EJ! Big Mistake!@blakeshelton #TheVoice Blake u really messed up when u did not pick EJ! Big Mistake!Tasha Jessen and EJ Michels battle it out on The VoiceTonight's episode of The Voice saw the contestants getting ready for the first round of the battles. They had to bring their A-game to compete against a fellow team contestant and impress their coach to be selected for the next round. Considering it was a whole bunch of talented contestants, it became difficult for the coaches to choose one.The first battle of the season was between Tasha Jessen and EJ Michels from Blake Shelton's team. Ahead of the performance, viewers got a glimpse of the duo preparing for their battle. For the round, they were going to sing The Tracks Of My Tears by Smokey Robinson. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTasha revealed that she used to sing the same song when she and her husband separated due to immigration issues and not knowing when they would see each other. The Voice coach Blake Shelton felt that the duo could draw a lot of inspiration from the song. EJ also reflected on his struggles ahead of the performance.The Voice@NBCTheVoiceTasha Jessen and @ejmichels took this song and ran with it ‍14630Tasha Jessen and @ejmichels took this song and ran with it ❤️‍🔥 https://t.co/sZ8wVtinTSAs the contestants made their way to the stage, fellow coaches loved their pairing already. Throughout the performance, both contestants impressed the coaches with their vocal range and chemistry. Their battle was received with a lot of applause. Kelly Clarkson felt that the duo were evenly matched and it would be a hard decision for Blake to choose one.Chance The Rapper called The Voice contestants' battle "an award show level performance." While he agreed with Kelly, he picked EJ over Tasha because of his stage presence. Niall Horan, for his part, was happy he turned around for Tasha, but regretted not turning for EJ and leaned more towards him.While Blake loved the duo's performance, he ultimately picked Tasha over EJ because he felt that she had endless potential. EJ thanked the coach for turning around and assured him that he would continue to pursue his music career. As he was leaving the stage, Niall and Chance The Rapper pressed their "steal buzzer." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThis meant that EJ was back to compete on The Voice. He would have to pick one of the coaches to work with. While Chance The Rapper assured the singer of helping him pick the right songs, Niall explained that the contestant would fit perfectly with his team as the coach had no one like him.EJ ultimately decided to go with Niall, which made the coach extremely happy.Fans slam Blake for not choosing EJ after battles on The VoiceFans took to social media to express their concerns with Blake picking Tasha over EJ. Check out what they have to say.lynanzalone@lynanzalone@blakeshelton #TheVoiceBlake...don't know why you didn't keep EJ. 🤔1@blakeshelton #TheVoiceBlake...don't know why you didn't keep EJ. 🤔Kelly B@KellyB42612687@blakeshelton #TheVoice Dang Blake EJ was so insanely good!1@blakeshelton #TheVoice Dang Blake EJ was so insanely good!Gary J@GaryJoh63850227Blake, maybe you should have kept EJ, but..@blakeshelton #TheVoiceBlake, maybe you should have kept EJ, but..@blakeshelton #TheVoiceZabby@NancyZabnanc@blakeshelton #TheVoice what? How could you it’s EJ. All the way. Big huge mistake Blake.@blakeshelton #TheVoice what? How could you it’s EJ. All the way. Big huge mistake Blake.Robin Witherspoon@1e6a0ac490134d0BIG MISTAKEBLAKE!! YOU SHOULD HAVE KEPT EJ! WTG NIALL!!@blakeshelton #TheVoiceBIG MISTAKEBLAKE!! YOU SHOULD HAVE KEPT EJ! WTG NIALL!!@blakeshelton #TheVoiceSome fans were in disbelief as they thought Blake would go for EJ. Check it out.Emi🐻@SuperCavillManEJ was the clear winner of that battle! Are your hearing aids turned up?? @blakeshelton #TheVoiceEJ was the clear winner of that battle! Are your hearing aids turned up?? @blakeshelton #TheVoiceLinda DeMoss@LindaLouiseDe@blakeshelton #TheVoice I cannot believe you did not take EJ11@blakeshelton #TheVoice I cannot believe you did not take EJPamela Barlow@prbarlow1381@blakeshelton #TheVoice awww Blake’s I think that was a mistake@blakeshelton #TheVoice awww Blake’s I think that was a mistakeDanielle M🫶🏽@danielleoutloudI can’t believe EJ lost like whhhat 🤯 but he got stolen anyway #thevoice11I can’t believe EJ lost like whhhat 🤯 but he got stolen anyway #thevoiceTim Case@TimCase04800076@blakeshelton #TheVoice WHAT!!!!!! EJ was sooooooo much better.11@blakeshelton #TheVoice WHAT!!!!!! EJ was sooooooo much better.Season 23 of The Voice has already seen the contestants giving their best to battle it out. As the installment progresses, the artists will face even tougher challenges that will test their musical abilities. Viewers will have to stay tuned to see what's more in store for them.Don't forget to tune in to a brand new episode of The Voice on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 9 pm ET on NBC.