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'The Voice': Tearful Kelly Clarkson dubs herself 'idiot' for not saving Jershika Maple

Jershika delivered a powerful performance on King & Country's ‘God Only Knows’ and earned a standing ovation from all the four coaches

Jershika Maple is one contestant on ‘The Voice’ season 21 for which the judges namely Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Ariana Grande have been fighting over with an intention to keep her in their respective teams. The Texas native’s latest set during the top 13 performances on Monday, November 15 proved why she is here for the long run as Kelly Clarkson revealed how she regretted not saving her during the battles.
 
Jershika delivered a powerful performance on King & Country's ‘God Only Knows’ and earned a standing ovation from all four coaches. Kelly Clarkson and John Legend stood throughout her performance as Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton joined them later. Kelly Clarkson got a bit emotional so much so that could not control her tears. Jershika dedicated her latest performance to her school teachers who recognized her true potential. Social media users were too left stunned after Jershika’s set as many claimed that she will make it to the finals.
 
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Kelly Clarkson labels herself an 'idiot' for not saving Jershika Maple

Jershika Maple displayed her vocal prowess in order to make it to Top 11. As she concluded her performance, we could see Kelly getting teary-eyed. After her set, Kelly jokingly called herself an “idiot” as she did not save Jershika during the battle rounds. For the uninitiated, the 25-year-old crooner originally hailed from Team Kelly but she lost the battle round to Paris Winningham. Both Ariana Grande and John Legend tried to steal her but she eventually picked Team John to continue the rest of the journey on the show.

While speaking to Jershika, Kelly was seen wiping off her tears. “I’m sorry, I was like pull it together, it’s so UGH you are such a beautiful, majestic messenger. What a perfect song what a perfect moment, what a perfect like just story to tell for this moment”, said Kelly. She added, “It was packaged so beautifully, It was so beautiful Jershika I’m such an idiot. I should’ve never let you go from my team, but I hope you come back and kick my behind.” John, who has been smitten by her voice from the very beginning, too praised his team member saying that they were all honored to be able to witness moments like this because she “sings her butt off.”

‘She’s so powerful she should win’

The fans of ‘The Voice’ logged into Twitter to shower praises on Jershika where a majority felt she is going to win the show. “I am just waiting for Jershika to win this thing... Hoping I'm not the only one who sees that she leaves our minds blown with every performance. Each one of them,” said one fan while another shared, “This young lady has made me cry these last 2 weeks. I say @Jershikajmaple is the winner. I can't wait til next week.”
 
One user tweeted, “That was ministry. May hands went up too John. Kelly, my eyes were sweating as well. Great job Jershika.” Another claimed, “People hype up wendy sm as if jershika doesn’t exist shes so powerful she should win.” The next one said, “Jershika did fantastic.. that was really an emotional performance. Loved it. Love God all praises.” And, one added, “Jershika always makes me feel what she’s singing. Love her. She’s another one that needs to be in the finale.” One concluded, “Jershika is making it to the finals. I said what I said.”

‘The Voice’ Season 21 airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 pm PT/ET on NBC.