On the latest episode of The Voice Season 28, Snoop Dogg made his first power move of the season, and it was at Niall Horan’s expense. It was an amazing surprise, and it drove the coaches and audience wild. During the intense Battle Rounds, Team Niall members Carolina Rodriguez and Kirbi went head-to-head with an incredible rendition of Lauren Daigle's chart-topping track “You Say”. The dynamic between the two singers was palpable, and they had selected each other for this powerful duet.
With the help of Lewis Capaldi, his team advisor, Horan hailed the two for their "rousing and epic" rehearsal performance. All four coaches praised their harmonies and emotion on stage, which was a wonderful reflection of that energy. Michael Bublé praised Kirbi's poise and Rodriguez's tone, even acknowledging that he wished he had turned his chair for her during the Blinds. Reba McEntire called the duet "angelic."
However, when Horan had to make his decision, he went with Kirbi, which created the ideal opportunity for Snoop Dogg, who quickly stole Rodriguez and said, "Carolina, welcome home."
The Voice: Battle night takes an unexpected turn
Though there were many heartfelt performances and unexpected turns of events on this week's episode of The Voice, Snoop's attempt to take Carolina Rodriguez was the most talked-about. What began as a friendly Team Niall battle quickly turned into a full-circle moment for the young singer, who had previously turned down Snoop during her Blind Audition. Using both style and strategy, the rapper-coach made care to balance the score.
Snoop Dogg’s steal stuns the panel
Snoop had hinted that something significant might be happening before the show started. As the coaches discussed Kirbi and Carolina’s chemistry, he hinted,
“He can’t pick both of y’all… I will make a better choice if he makes the proper choice.
Snoop clicked his button right away after Horan declared Kirbi the victor, completing the first significant theft of his coaching career.
Both the panel and the audience smiled and cheered the occasion. After the verdict, Rodriguez had been clearly upset, but his mood instantly improved when Snoop invited him home. In addition to changing Snoop's squad, the move was a sort of reunion because Rodriguez had first attracted his eye during the Blinds before he decided on Niall. As The Voice enters the Knockouts, she is one of the most promising names to watch because fate (and strategy) got her back into Snoop's corner this time.
What’s next for Kirbi and Carolina
Despite Snoop's steal taking center stage, Kirbi and Carolina are still competing on The Voice and have advanced to the Knockout Round. Kirbi is still with Team Niall, where she is a front-runner thanks to her expressive storytelling and straightforward tone. Carolina, who is now playing for Team Snoop, will be keen to demonstrate that the coach's confidence in her was not merely a calculated decision.
After that, each singer will compete solo against a teammate in an attempt to earn a position in the Playoffs, which significantly reduces the number of contestants before the Live Shows. The stage is now set for one of the most surprising Knockout rounds ever thanks to Snoop's audacious heist and Horan's steadfast mentoring. Both artists are set for breakthrough performances that might be the most memorable moments of The Voice Season 28, if their duet is any guide.
Tune into NBC to watch the latest episode of The Voice Season 28.