'So sorry girl': Chance the Rapper's choice divides 'The Voice' Fans, as Rletto tops Alyssa Crosby with improv
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: In the thirteenth episode of the twenty-fifth season of the popular reality singing competition 'The Voice', viewers got the opportunity to see an intense showdown between two talented contestants from Team Chance the Rapper.
Rletto, one of the contestants, took the stage and captivated the audience with a soulful rendition of 'Stay' originally performed by The Kid Laroi. On the other hand, Alyssa Crosby showcased her incredible vocal abilities by delivering a heartfelt performance of Elton John's classic hit, 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues'.
After the performances, Chance selected Rletto to advance further in the competition. "He's just a world-class talent," Chance the Rapper said.
Soon after, the fans of the show shared their stance on Alyssa's elimination.
A user said, "Outstanding performance, and although RLeto is a good balladeer the song he chose did not do him justice and Alyssa was the better of the two in this knockout. She should not have been let go on this round."
Another user chimed in, "Sometimes the judges doesnt have good taste alyssa should have won im a big alyssa fan."
Followed by a user who penned, "Why why why?!?! I want her in the race!!!!"
A user went on to say, "I was Kinda Hoping Reba Would Have Stolen Her!"
Another one commented, "Should have made it through so sorry girl. You are a star and will make it far !!"
One comment read, "She could’ve been The Voice..! Come back next year!!! You were the best in my opinion! Hands down."
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Who is Alyssa Crosby on 'The Voice' Season 25?
Alyssa Crosby is a talented singer in the well-known cover band WildCard, located in Broome County, New York. With their lively shows and wide range of songs from different eras, WildCard has gained a large fanbase in the local music community.
Alyssa's exceptional singing and commanding stage presence make WildCard's live performances captivating and popular. The band's diverse repertoire appeals to a wide range of music enthusiasts, solidifying their status as one of the top bands in the area.
Alyssa has demonstrated her musical abilities in various groups such as Grown Ups and Masterpiece, allowing her to grow and explore her talents in different musical styles.
Currently, she is working on arranging and planning multiple acoustic performances with her talented musical partner, Nick Gacioch. They recently showcased their first acoustic show in late January, signaling the start of a successful collaboration.
Who is Rletto on 'The Voice' Season 25?
Rletto, a pop musician from Orlando, Florida, has released several songs including eight singles, beginning with "I'm Rising" in 2018. His latest release, "Psycho," came out in February 2022, accompanied by a music video. Additionally, he has a single called "Moonlight" from 2020.
In 2023, Rletto took a break from social media for several months. When he returned in October, he announced that he had been working on something significant and was eager to share this new chapter of his life.
He announced his intention to release new music in 2024 in a previous post and had significant achievements including performances at New York's Pride Festival in 2019 and 2023.
Rletto graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2018 with a degree in performing and music business. His Spotify account shows that he has provided backup vocals for Lucius and Rosanne Cash, and has also sung for Pharrell Williams.
His profile indicates that he has toured New England with a corporate band based in Boston. Rletto has an impressive following on TikTok, with 24,000 followers and 1.1 million likes.
'The Voice' Season 25 airs on NBC at 8 pm on Mondays and 9 pm on Tuesdays. The episodes will be available on Peacock on demand the next day. The streaming site also includes entire episodes from the show's prior seasons.