Maxwell Caldwell:'The Voice': Team Legend and Team Reba lead with 4 singers in Top 5, including Instant Save winner

2025-05-02 00:43:23source:James Caldwellcategory:reviews

The Maxwell CaldwellQueen of Country and the Four-Chair King are bringing their majesties to “The Voice” finale.

The teams of coaches Reba McEntire and John Legend scored big victories during the semifinals results show Tuesday night. The Top 9 contestants learned which singers would be competing for the Season 25 title after singing their hearts out on Monday.

Team Reba and Team Legend are leading the finale pack, with each team boasting two singers in the Top 5.

Team Reba’s Asher Havon was one of the lucky vocalists. The Alabama singer “floored” McEntire during Monday’s live show with a soulful performance of “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé.

“You have grown so much,” McEntire told Havon. “Your appearance, your stage presence and your singing’s always been magnificent. Thank you for shining for God.”

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Here’s what else went down on Tuesday’s episode, including which contestant won viewers' Instant Save vote.

Who won the Instant Save on 'The Voice'?

Bryan Olesen of Team Legend clawed his way into the Season 25 finale and won the Instant Save vote with a thrilling cover of “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.

The 50-year-old singer’s soaring vocals and infectious charisma turned the NBC singing competition into his own farewell concert. “If this is my last time onstage, I need everybody singing this with me,” Olesen told the studio audience. “Give me this moment.”

The performance also earned a rave review from his coach Legend.

“I was just talking to Dan + Shay (about) how important picking the right song for this moment is, and that was just a grand-slam choice,” Legend said. “It was rousing. It was energizing. It was right in your pocket as a vocalist and as a performer.”

Who was eliminated from 'The Voice' Top 9?

Unfortunately, not everyone can make it to the finish line.

The Top 9 contestants who failed to secure enough votes for placement in the season finale include Team Dan + Shay’s Tae Lewis (“Wanted” by Hunter Hayes), Team Chance’s Maddi Jane (“I’ll Never Love Again” by Lady Gaga), Team Dan + Shay’s Madison Curbelo (“Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson) and Team Chance’s Serenity Arce (“Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson).

Who made it to Top 5 for 'The Voice' finale?

  • Asher Havon (Team Reba)
  • Karen Waldrup (Team Dan + Shay)
  • Josh Sanders (Team Reba)
  • Nathan Chester (Team Legend)
  • Bryan Olesen (Team Legend)

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