The Voice Season 28 Episode 9 recap: Battle Rounds Part 3 drops major steals and saves

The Voice Season 28 Battle Rounds Part 3 episode 9 was jam-packed with pivotal moments as coaches used their last thefts and saves to bolster their teams in the final days before the Knockouts. Both competitors and mentors are under extreme pressure now that each coach has just one steal and one save left for the upcoming rounds.

Coach Snoop Dogg's spectacular steal of Carolina Rodriguez from Team Niall Horan was the most talked-about moment. In the meantime, as Snoop tried to grab Ava Nat, Niall skillfully used his save. The board was altered by dramatic choices, last-minute changes, and emotional departures in other partnerships.

Battle duets ranged from pop classics to country crossovers, but strategy, not just skill, is what drives each performance. The Voice episode 9 focused on establishing the tone for who has momentum, who has coaching confidence, and who might already have one foot out the door as the Live Playoffs approached. It wasn't just about surviving.

What happened to The Voice Season 28 Episode 9?

In this week's episode of The Voice, coaches made strategic use of their limited steals and saves to transform regular duets into high-stakes competition. Every buzzer sound and hushed criticism seems to be adjusted for the occasion rather than just the performance. As team numbers decreased and choices vanished, the Battle Round became a battlefield of strategy and ambition.

Snoop’s game-changing steal from Team Niall

The defining moment arrived on The Voice when Carolina Rodriguez and Kirbi battled on Team Niall with Lauren Daigle’s “You Say.” Both artists delivered emotionally charged performances, and Niall praised the pairing for being “everything we want in a Battle.” He chose Kirbi as the winner of the matchup.

“He can’t pick both of y’all… If he makes the right decision I’m going to make a better decision.”

Immediately following Niall’s decision, Snoop slammed his button and stole Carolina for his own team. Niall responded with a double fist-raise, remarking later,

"I’m so happy that Snoop used his one and only steal on my Carolina Rodriguez. I did not want her to leave this competition.”

With that move, Snoop not only secured a strong contender but also swung momentum in his favour. Carolina’s name is now one to watch, and Team Niall must recalibrate.

The save showdown & other battle highlights

Earlier in The Voice episode, Team Niall’s matchup between Aiden Ross and Ava Nat featured another high-drama moment. Niall declared Aiden the winner, then hit his Save button to keep Ava on his roster, just as Snoop attempted a steal which Ava declined. The moment underscored Niall’s protective strategy and showed how coaches are treating Saves almost like shields.

Other memorable battles included Michael Bublé’s team taking Max Chambers over Aarik Duncan and Reba McEntire’s team selecting Leyton Robinson instead of Manny Costello. Each coach used their limited maneuver tools not just to advance strong vocalists but to block rivals, manage potential threats and align their team identity for the live rounds ahead.

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