Two weeks ago, during the final Knockout Rounds of The Voice Season 24, Team Niall’s singer-songwriter Lennon VanderDoes moved John Legend to tears with his heartfelt rendition of Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.” It was an epic moment that even the judges agreed was one of the greatest Knockouts in The Voice history. Despite this, Lennon was prematurely eliminated.
However, during the Playoffs, Carson Daly announced a bombshell twist —the Super-Save. Here, coaches could bring back any previously eliminated contestant. It was speculated that this twist was created for Lennon, even called the “VanderDoes Effect”.
Gwen Stefani surprisingly chose Lennon as her Super-Save during Monday’s Playoffs, leaving everyone thrilled. Lennon’s performance of Swell Season’s Oscar-winning Once theme, “Falling Slowly,” was nothing short of magical. Despite this, Gwen did not pick Lennon among Team Gwen contestants who competed in Monday’s episode, eliminating him for the second time.
In Team Reba, there was a tough deliberation, having to eliminate three apt singers. Reba chose Jordan Rainer, Ms. Monét, Jacquie Roar, and a strong girl-powered team moving on to the Lives.
In Team Gwen, Stee, BIAS, Rudi, and Tanner Massey also performed in Monday’s episode. It was concluded that considering BIAS’s “Where I Find God” set a high standard, this might be an indication of an early peak.
Despite all this, unfortunately, all three of the above-mentioned three-way Knockout singers, Lennon, Alexis, and Julia are gone, while super-sensitive John and Lennon’s own coach, Niall, both failed to use their Super-Save.
The journey continues for these contestants, but one thing is certain. Strong emotions and a whirlwind of performances create a captivating journey. The legacy of these powerful performances will be unforgettable.
