'The Voice' fans call Ducote Talmage's elimination 'missed opportunity' after Knockout loss to Karen Waldrup

Ducote Talmage has been evicted from 'The Voice' Season 25
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2024
'The Voice' contestant Ducote Talmage loses to Karen Waldrup during Knockouts (X/@NBCTheVoice)
'The Voice' contestant Ducote Talmage loses to Karen Waldrup during Knockouts (X/@NBCTheVoice)

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: During the second night of Knockouts of 'The Voice' Season 25, Team Dan + Shay's Karen Waldrup and Ducote Talmage went head-to-head, creating an intense and captivating episode.

During the competition, Ducote performed a rendition of Luke Combs' popular track, 'She Got the Best of Me,' meanwhile, Karen showcased her vocal abilities with a moving rendition of Trisha Yearwood's 'Georgia Rain.'

As the competition heated up, the duo Dan + Shay faced the tough decision of choosing between Ducote and Karen to remain on their team.

Chance the Rapper made a comparison between Karen's vocal abilities and those of Celine Dion and confidently declared that she emerged victorious in the Knockout round.

Despite that, Reba McEntire expressed her admiration for Ducote's exceptional vocal abilities, highlighting his talent and skill.

Additionally, when it came time for Dan + Shay to make their selection, they ultimately chose Karen as their top choice. Ducote's time on 'The Voice' has officially come to a close, marking the end of his journey on the popular singing competition.

However, many supporters of the show expressed their belief that Ducote deserved to advance further in the singing competition.

A social media user commented, "Omg I really thought Reba was gonna steal Ducote!! Missed opportunity. Ducote belongs on the voice still. So sad to see him go. Loved his performance."

Another user went on to say, "should’ve gone thru.."

Followed by a user who penned, "Gosh!! I was hoping he was stolen!!"

A user added, "Y’all missed out! Ducote unbelievable singer and person."


 
 
 
 
 
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Who is Ducote Talmage on 'The Voice' Season 25?

Ducote Talmage, a contestant on 'The Voice' Season25 has harbored the lifelong ambition of establishing himself as a renowned singer in the music industry.

With his remarkable talent as a country singer, Ducote possesses a captivating and distinctive vocal range that encompasses a mesmerizing combination of richness, depth, and a subtle touch of roughness.

His ability to harness and utilize these unique qualities in his performances enables him to captivate audiences, evoking a profound sense of emotion and passion through his music.

At present, Ducote has yet to debut his music to the public. The bulk of his musical creations can currently be accessed on the popular social media platform TikTok, where he initially began sharing his talent and content in the month of March in the year 2021.

'The Voice' contestant Ducote Talmage  is a country singer (X/@NBCTheVoice)
'The Voice' contestant Ducote Talmage is a country singer (X/@NBCTheVoice)

Who is Karen Waldrup on 'The Voice' Season 25?

Karen Waldrup, a contestant on 'The Voice', has been honing her craft on stage for more than a decade. After making the decision to move to Nashville in pursuit of a successful singing career, Karen has been enchanting audiences with her powerful voice for ten years.

Recently gaining popularity on social media for her rendition of Lee Ann Womack's 'I Hope You Dance', Karen sees 'The Voice' as a platform to elevate her career to new heights. Admiring the country music legends of the 1990s, particularly Reba McEntire, Karen is determined to make her mark in the industry.

'The Voice' star Karen Waldrup has been singing for a decade (X/@NBCTheVoice)
'The Voice' star Karen Waldrup has been singing for a decade (X/@NBCTheVoice)

'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.

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