'ROBBED': 'The Voice' Season 25 fan slams Dan + Shay for picking country artists over soulful Anya True
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: Anya True decided to perform 'All Too Well (Taylor's Version)' during the April 22 episode of 'The Voice' Season 25 because it brings back memories of her childhood and the things she would miss when she becomes an adult in the next year. Fans were upset, though, as she was unable to advance to the live performance round.
Saweetie encouraged Anya to talk more boldly about her art form and emphasized to her that maintaining eye contact would be crucial to the performance.
The choice of which three of their performers will move on to the live performances was made first by Dan + Shay. After the Playoff round, they decided on Madison Curbelo, Karen Waldrup, and Tae Lewis, forcing Anya to return home.
On X, fans wrote, "BOOOOOO OLIVIA AND ANYA WERE ROBBED!!!! Of course the pick two country artists." One user asked, "So disappointed with Dan + Shay’s picks. Really both country artists over someone as unique as Anya???"
BOOOOOO OLIVIA AND ANYA WERE ROBBED!!!! Of course the pick two country artists 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 #TheVoice https://t.co/EgHF4OmaAf
— tom (@thom_ahs) April 23, 2024
So disappointed with Dan + Shay’s picks. Really both country artists over someone as unique as Anya??? #TheVoice
— tom (@thom_ahs) April 23, 2024
One fan further tweeted, "NAW ANYA SHOULD HAVE GONE THROUGH." A fourth viewer wrote, "karen over anya or olivia is SICK."
NAW ANYA SHOULD HAVE GONE THROUGH #TheVoice
— Lexie (Daisy's Version) 🌼 (@lexiesdaisy) April 23, 2024
On Reddit, fans wrote, "I am very sad about Anya." On Instagram, fans too wrote, "Anya, you deserved to go to lives. You were the best in the competition."
Chance the Rapper surprised by Anya True's song pick on 'The Voice' Season 25
John Legend thought it was a nice decision since it still has country tones, but Chance the Rapper was astonished that she selected a pop song because he never envisioned her in that genre.
Reba McEntire appreciated it even if she couldn't understand all the phrases because she could tell that she was "really into it." Shay Mooney said that he liked the sharpness in her voice, while Dan Smyers was relieved that he didn't feel like she was performing like Taylor Swift.
Who is Anya True on 'The Voice' Season 25?
Anya, a 17-year-old Southern Californian singer-songwriter and actor, has been singing for her whole life. She skillfully transforms her everyday encounters into genuine, creative songs that her listeners can identify with.
She has a natural aptitude to sing, write songs, and play the guitar. Furthermore, she has chosen online education to devote herself entirely to acting and music in order to enthusiastically pursue her trade. This commitment resulted in unforgettable performances at Tin Roof and Nashville's legendary Bluebird Cafe.
Anya's local concerts in her coastal village highlight her love of music and her lively character. Her distinctive musical journey is being shaped by her constant creativity, which includes writing, recording, and innovating.
Anya is a motivated, grounded young woman who adores creating music and pursuing her aspirations. She is more than just an artist.
Who made it to the Live Shows on 'The Voice' Season 25?
Mafe and Kamalei Kawa'a, who were stolen by Team Legend during the Knockout stages, have been eliminated, while Team Legend vocalists Nathan Chester, Zoe Levert, and Bryan Olesen—who was awarded a playoff pass—are all moving on to the next round of play.
these legends from Team @johnlegend are going to #TheVoice LIVES‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/tsRDhQHjy5
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) April 23, 2024
Regarding Team Dan + Shay, Anya and Olivia Rubini (stolen from Team Legend) are returning home, while Madison (receiver of a Playoff Pass), Karen, and Tae (stolen from Team Reba) will advance to the Lives.
drum roll please... 🥁 @DanAndShay decide who will be moving on to #TheVoice Lives RIGHT NOW!! pic.twitter.com/RXpCJJid8K
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) April 23, 2024
'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.