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'The Voice' 2023 Battles: Did Kelly Clarkson mislead JB Somers? Fans call out coach for 'fake promise'

'The Voice' fans were furious over JB Somers' departure from the show

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: Get ready for the epic final battle round of Season 23 of 'The Voice.' Coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper have been hard at work putting together their artists to compete for a coveted spot in the knockout round. Since only one singer can receive the winning title from their coach, everyone involved is under pressure. When the playoffs and steals come into play, the coaches leave no stone unturned to put their best game forward.

The latest episode showcases a breathtaking battle between JB Somers and Rachel Christine, who mesmerized the audience with their soulful rendition of 'Light On.' Their hug before the performance melted everyone's hearts, and they truly gave it their all. But as the dust settled, fans were left feeling disheartened with the outcome of the battle. Social media platforms were flooded with criticism aimed at Kelly Clarkson, leaving the coach in a tight spot. It's clear that emotions are running high, and the competition is getting fiercer by the minute. Stay tuned to find out what happens next on 'The Voice.'

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JB Somers goes home as Kelly Clarkson picks Rachel Christine

Kelly brought together two incredibly talented artists, JB Somers, and Rachel Christine, for a battle to the tune of 'Light On.' The song, which is tailor-made for singer-songwriters, gave the artists a chance to showcase their skills and work together to create a magical performance. During rehearsals, Kelly was taken aback by JB's impressive falsetto but loved that he was willing to tweak the song to build momentum. She also thought that both artists complimented each other perfectly, which made her decision all the more difficult.

When it was the coaches' turn to share their thoughts, Niall Horan praised the phenomenal harmonies and gave the nod to JB. Chance the Rapper, on the other hand, saw Rachel as the clear winner and even believed that she could win the entire competition. Blake Shelton pointed out that the performance wasn't quite up to par at the beginning, but ultimately felt that Rachel had a stronger performance overall. In the end, it was up to Kelly to make the tough decision. Although she noted that the performers were much closer during rehearsals, she ultimately chose Rachel as the winner. The decision made fans sit up and take to social media to voice their concerns about the decision. During the Blinds Audition stage, Kelly told JB that his voice had the potential to reach the finals. This led JB to choose Kelly as his coach, but as it turned out, Kelly had only made JB a false promise.

'Kelly just made the worst move ever'

Fans could not believe that Kelly chose Rachel over JB, even after promising him the finals. They expressed their outrage on Twitter. One said, "i can't believe jb left the voice literally WHAT", another added, "Very sorry to see JB go." while another said, "@kellyclarkson #TheVoice you should have kept JB, he sounded like Michael McDonald." One slammed Kelly saying, "When the judges tell you you'll be in the finale but you get eliminated in the battles with no steal...#TheVoice #JB" while another added, "Oh, I loved JB’s voice! Willie Nelson and Jim Croce come to mind! Sorry to see him go." Some fans commended JB on the good work. They said, "JB keep at it. You did well." 

'The Voice' Season 23 airs every Monday from 8.pm to 9.pm ET and Tuesday from 9.pm to 10.pm ET only on NBC. You can also stream 'The Voice' Season 23 the next day on Peacock.

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