The Voice Season 27 Episode 18 Recap: Judges bring back four eliminated contestants who join the remaining Top 8

The Voice Season 27 aired its latest episode on May 12, 2025, featuring a twist. The eighteenth episode of the singing reality show revealed that each of the coaches could bring back one eliminated participant. Before that, each team on the show had two remaining, hence a total of eight contestants. They will be joined by the four Super Saves.

The Voice Season 27 judges saved Olivia Kuper-Harris, Jaelen Johnston, Kaiya Hamilton, and Connor James. After their performances, America will vote for the artists, and those who will be voted for the most, will move to the show's next phase.

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The Voice Season 27 Episode 18 Recap: Judges bring back four eliminated contestants through Super Save, followed by the Top 12's semi-final performances

The Voice Season 27 had eight remaining artists, which included:

• Bryson Battle, Renzo in Team Legend
• Adam David, Jadyn Cree in Team Bublé
• Alanna Lynise, Iris Herrera in Team Kelsea
• Kolby Cordell, Lucia Flores-Wiseman in Team Adam

In a twist, the coaches Super Saved four eliminated artists, who also joined their teams. It included:

• Olivia Kuper-Harris (Team Legend)
• Kaiya Hamilton (Team Bublé)
• Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea)
• Connor James (Team Adam)

With the addition of these four eliminated participants, The Voice Season 27 then had the Top 12 artists on their journey towards the show's finale.

The latest episode featured semi-final performances from the Top 12 contestants. It started with Team Adam's Kolby Cordell. He performed Justin Timberlake's Drink You Away.

"I feel a bit of regret in my heart and my soul... that was the best performance I've seen from you," said John Legend.

Next was Team Kelsea's Alanna Lynise, who sang Wicked's I'm Not That Girl. While Michael felt it was "beautiful" and "powerful," Kelsea said the performance "matched the magic" that Alanna has in herself.

Jadyn Cree from Team Bublé performed Tiffany's I Think We're Alone Now. Michael Bublé said Jadyn has always been "unique" and that the purity in her voice was what made her a "star."

The next performance was Team Legend's Olivia Kuper Harris. She sang Ella Fitzgerald's Someone to Watch Over Me.

"We just got to watch a masterclass in finding your way in a song... so skillful, sexy, soulful, all of it," said John Legend.

Adam Levine told her she should feel "amazing" because it was a special moment.

Up next was Team Kelsea's Iris Herrera. The 20-year-old artist performed Lola Young's Messy. Kelsea complimented her that she was proud of her commitment to her artistry and that it was a "full package."

Team Adam's Lucia Flores-Wiseman was next. She sang Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun.

"There are people out there that try to be different and there are people out there who just simply are different. Celebrating that with you has been such an honor and pleasure," said Adam Levine.

Kelsea mentioned that Lucia Flores was a "star" and that she was her "fan."

Next performances on The Voice Season 27 were:

• Team Legend's Bryson Battle: Mariah Carey's Without You,
• Team Kelsea's Jaelen Johnston: Lee Brice's I Drive Your Truck,
• Team Bublé's Adam David: Sam Cooke's Bring It on Home to Me,
• Team Bublé's Kaiya Hamilton: Chaka Khan's Ain't Nobody,
• Team Adam's Conor James: Adele's Chasing Pavements,
• Team Legend's Renzo: Aerosmith's Dream On.

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The upcoming episode of The Voice Season 27 will air on May 13, 2025. Until then, fans can vote for their favorite artists and help them grab their spots in the Top 8.