Camila Cabello used her save to keep singer Steven McMorran on her team after losing her Battle Rounds match on Tuesday’s episode of NBC’s The Voice.
The 25-year-old new coach pitted songwriter Steven, 40, against Morgan Myles, 35, the Nashville singers battling for Miley Cyrus’ song Wrecking Ball.
“I chose Wrecking Ball for them because they’re both powerful singers,” Camila said.
New coach: Camila Cabello used her save to keep singer Steven McMorran on her team after losing her Battle Rounds match on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice on NBC
Camila encouraged Steven and Morgan to sing for each other while coaching them with her team advisor Charlie Puth, 30.
Morgan spoke of connecting with the song because she had a very toxic relationship, while Steven drew on his experience as a songwriter for artists including Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Joe Cocker and Tim McGraw.
Charlie admitted he knew it would be a tough choice for Camila.
Camila gave them a standing ovation when they finished.
Talented Songwriter: Steven as a songwriter has worked with renowned artists such as Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Joe Cocker and Tim McGraw
Team advisor: Camila relied on her team advisor Charlie Puth, 30
Hit song: Nashville singers Morgan Myles and Steven fought over Miley Cyrus’ song Wrecking Ball
“It’s crazy how good your voices sound together,” Gwen Stefani, 53, told them. “They were such a good duo.”
John Legend, 43, told Morgan she already looked like a recording artist, while Blake said he would probably go with Morgan.
Camila said they were both special, but ultimately declared Morgan the winner of the battle.
Great duet: “It’s crazy how good your voices sound together,” Gwen Stefani, 53, told them. “It was a great duo”
The two special: Camila said they were both special, but ultimately declared Morgan the winner of the battle
“I chose Morgan because I think she’s irreplaceable on the show,” Camila said. “I think Morgan is someone who could make it to the final.”
Just as Steven left, Camila used her save to guard him.
“I see something in Steven that I want others to see,” Camila said in a confessional.
The winner: Morgan won the Battle Rounds match, but Camila also saved Steven
Bold statement: “I chose Morgan because I think she’s irreplaceable on the show,” Camila said. “I think Morgan is someone who could make it to the final”
Steven was shocked to have been saved.
“The fact that Camila used her save on me makes me feel pretty humbled,” Steven said.
The season 22 episode opened with Blake’s crew members Tanner Fussell, 28, of Nashville, and Austin Montgomery, 19, of Hemet, Calif., beginning the Battle Rounds by performing together Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash.
Prison blues: The season 22 episode opened with crew members Blake Tanner Fussell, 28, of Nashville, and Austin Montgomery, 19, of Hemet, Calif., starting the Battle Rounds performing Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash together
Blake ultimately named Austin the winner of the battle.
Gwen’s team went next with singer Sean Paul, 49, as an adviser.
Jillian Jordyn, 17, of Melville, New York, took on Rowan Grace, 16, of Rapid City, South Dakota. The teenagers were very excited to train with Gwen and Sean.
Country star: Blake Shelton named Austin the winner of the battle
Talented teenagers: Gwen’s team went next with singer Sean Paul, 49, as an adviser as she parried Jillian Jordyn, 17, of Melville, New York, against Rowan Grace, 16, of Rapid City, South Dakota
The two performed Fingers Crossed by Lauren Spencer-Smith. Sean encouraged them to get into character in the song. The two hugged when it was over.
“You should be so proud,” Camila said.
“You looked really good,” Blake told Jillian. ‘Rowan every time you make your record, you’re going to sell me at least one copy.’
Big battle: The two performed Lauren Spencer-Smith’s Fingers Crossed
Blake said he would probably go with Rowan. Gwen told Jillian she liked her voice, but in the end she went with Rowan.
“Rowan is so ready to make a record,” Gwen said in a confessional.
Team Legend went next with John relying on his soul singer advisor Jazmine Sullivan, 35.
soul singer; Team Legend went next with John leaning on his soul singer advisor Jazmine Sullivan, 35
Dia Malai, 26, a pop soul singer from Queens, New York, competed against Valarie Harding, 41, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. They were both shocked when they learned they would be performing one of Jazmine’s own songs. Jazmine told them how she wrote the song.
“I really did, I broke the windows of an ex-boyfriend’s car, and then that morning I wrote the song,” Jazmine said.
“Don’t cross paths with Jazmine if you like your car,” John warned.
Familiar song: Dia Malai, 26, a soulful pop singer from Queens, New York, competed against Valarie Harding, 41, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, singing one of Jazmine’s songs
Jazmine said they both did a good job with her song during rehearsal.
“You all killed the song,” Jazmine said.
After playing battle, John jumped to his feet cheering.
Loved it: After playing battle, John stood up clapping
– You too scared me a little, said Blake.
Camila said she would probably choose Dia because she was more exciting to watch. Gwen also said that Dia stole her heart, but John chose Valerie as the winner.
“I feel like it’s The Voice and I still have to honor the best singer,” John said. “Valérie has always been a better singer than Dia.”
The Voice will return to NBC on Monday.
The winner: John chose Valerie as the winner of the Battle Rounds pairing