'The Voice' 2023 Battles: Who wins Niall Horan's playoff pass in Michael B vs Ryley Tate Wilson battle?

Niall Horan faces a tough choice after Michael B and Ryley Tate Wilson's electrifying performances on 'The Voice' 2023
PUBLISHED APR 3, 2023
Michael B and Ryley Tate Wilson's electrifying performance leaves Niall Horan in a tough spot (Youtube/ The Voice)
Michael B and Ryley Tate Wilson's electrifying performance leaves Niall Horan in a tough spot (Youtube/ The Voice)

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: The stage is buzzing with anticipation as the curtains rise for the final battle round of the season on 'The Voice' 2023. The coaches, Blake Shelton, Niall Horan, Chance the Rapper, and Kelly Clarkson, have been working tirelessly right from the blind auditions phase to assemble the most extraordinary and diverse teams of budding stars. With the battle rounds underway, the artists face their toughest challenge yet. The stage is set for thrilling duets, pitting the best of the best against each other. It's a true test of each artist's abilities and teamwork skills, and the audience is on the edge of their seats. Each duet is a battle to the finish, and the contestants leave it all on the stage, hoping to secure a coveted spot in the knockout rounds.

The pressure is intense, and the stakes have never been higher. The contestants know that every note, every move, could be the difference between advancing to the next round or being sent home. All eyes are on rising stars like Michael B and Ryley Tate Wilson from Team Niall, who have poured their heart and soul into their performances, aiming to impress their coaches and win the hearts of the audience. But as the night draws to a close, Niall must make a difficult decision. 

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As the excitement of 'The Voice' 2023 Battle rounds reaches fever pitch, fans can't wait to see who will make it to the Knockouts. But before that, the coaches have to make some tough decisions, and in a new preview, Team Niall is setting the bar high with a stunning duet. The preview showcases the incredible talents of Michael B. and Ryley Tate Wilson as they perform Giveon's 'Heartbreak Anniversary' together. Michael's soulful, mature sound brings to mind the legendary Rick Astley, while Ryley's youthful 15-year-old voice still has the mellow warmth of an old soul singer. The two singers complement each other perfectly, delivering a breathtaking performance that has the coaches in awe. Chance the Rapper is quick to praise the duet, calling it one of the best he's seen in the Battle rounds so far. He loves the way the two artists bounce off each other, and the way the lyrics were split between them. He compliments Michael on his vocal control, saying he killed it, and chooses him as the winner. Kelly Clarkson is equally impressed with Ryley's voice, describing it as that of a "broken angel." She jokes about needing therapy but can't help gushing over Ryley's beautiful, raspy voice with an airy falsetto. She believes the two artists deserve a spot in the finale and can't understand why Michael wasn't a 4-chair turn. Blake Shelton is also amazed by Ryley's incredible voice and describes the performance as incredible. However, he feels Michael won the battle based on his comfort level on stage. The decision ultimately lies with Niall, who jokes that if he's asked to come back, he won't. He praises the artists for their authenticity and control, but in the end, he chooses Michael as the winner and hands Ryley a playoff pass. As The Voice 23 Battle rounds come to a close, fans can't wait to see what the Knockouts have in store. With performances like Michael and Ryley's duet, it's sure to be an unforgettable season.



 

'Performance as a duet is 10/10'

The preview clip with their battle on YouTube has garnered overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans in the comment section. One viewer wrote, "One of my favorite battles ever! ", while another said, "Can’t stop watching ~ both are so talented ". Many fans were impressed with the way the two artists complemented each other, with a comment stating, "OMG this is unbelievable !! Both are amazing! Both deserve it", and another adding, "I need an studio version of this duet!! Hope Niall helps them or colaborate with both of them in the future." Fans were also quick to express their disappointment that Michael wasn't a 4-chair turn, with many believing he deserved a spot in the competition from the start. However, they were glad that he and Ryley were given the opportunity to showcase their talents in the Battle rounds. Comments like, "Both amazing voices, honestly for the sack of Ryley's career, it would probably be better if he lost so he could move on to being the next big Hollywood star more quickly, cause we all know it's gonna happen " and " Michael REALLY makes that song magic... Ryley is my bias since the audition round but Michael>>>>>> DUUUUDDDDEEE Michael really got this round." were also seen.

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

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