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NBC’s long-running reality singing competition The Voice continued season 27 with the Live Semi-Finals episode, which aired on May 12, 2025. In one of the night’s standout moments, Team Legend’s Bryson Battle delivered a powerful rendition of Mariah Carey’s Without You, prompting coach John Legend to remark,
“That was stunning." He added, "It was so beautiful.”
The performance got a standing ovation from all four coaches and impressed the live audience. With only five final spots left, the pressure was intense. After a one-hour recap, host Carson Daly will reveal the finalists during the Semi-Final results show on May 13 at 9 PM EST. The finale will air in two parts on May 19 and 20.
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On May 12, during the Live Semi-Finals of The Voice, Bryson Battle of Team Legend performed Mariah Carey’s classic ballad Without You. His delivery drew immediate praise and a standing ovation from all four coaches.
Coach John Legend was moved by the performance, offering praise and acknowledgment. Host Carson Daly also offered rare commentary on the performance, stating,
“Well, not easy to go from 12 to 5, but, with performances like that, we’ll see what the odds are. I think that was almost vocally flawless.”
In addition to Bryson Battle’s standout performance, The Voice’s May 12 episode featured other key developments in the competition. The episode opened with host Carson Daly reminding the audience of the high stakes.
Twelve artists were competing for just five spots in the finale. The format of The Voice continues to rely on both coach input and viewer voting through NBC.com and the official app, making each performance vital for the contestants.
The new 'Super Save' twist, announced during the May 5 episode by Carson Daly, played a major role in shaping the Semi-Finals lineup. According to Daly, each coach was allowed to bring back one previously eliminated artist from their playoff team.
“Coaches, lend me your ears. I come with great news, great joy,” Daly said backstage.
He explained that the move was part of the show’s ongoing efforts to retain top talent.
“The Super Save is on… go give the good news to a third artist,” he told the coaches.
As a result of this twist, four contestants returned for a second chance in the competition: Olivia Kuper-Harris (Team Legend), Kaiya Hamilton (Team Bublé), Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea), and Connor James (Team Adam).
These artists, who had been eliminated during the playoffs, were given the opportunity to perform again in the semi-finals. Viewers saw these singers return to the stage and compete directly against the remaining contestants.
Among the performances, Team Kelsea’s Alanna Lynise stood out with her emotional interpretation of I’m Not That Girl from Wicked. Coach Kelsea Ballerini responded with high praise, saying on stage,
“One thing that I just love about you so much is you’re never scared to show your heart on this stage… and I’m just really so proud of you.”
The episode also featured candid reactions from the coaches following the unexpected Super Save twist. John Legend admitted the surprise added pressure, saying the last-minute nature of the third artist pick created a lot of stress.
Kelsea Ballerini echoed the intensity of the moment, admitting she felt overwhelmed. Still, she leaned into the fun of the twist, likening the experience to an early holiday gift and joking that it made her feel like Santa Claus, playfully demanding the phone to deliver the good news. Adam Levine called the new rule
“pretty awesome,” noting, “I love giving someone another opportunity.”
The Voice airs on Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC.
