'The Voice' Season 24: Fans band with Niall Horan as he blames 'wrong song selection' for Chechi Sarai's elimination
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: 'The Voice's 24th season is getting ready for its three-way knockouts, and viewers got a first look at Team Gwen's vocalists competing in the episode that premieres on November 7. Coach Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Reba McEntire, and Niall Horan are all watching from their red chairs, and they're all clearly affected by what Tanner Massey, Chechi Sarai, and Rudi are doing.
One even uses their potent Knockout number to reduce Gwen to literal tears. Tanner opens for the three vocalists, with "In My Blood" by Shawn Mendes.
Gloria Gaynor's "Never Can Say Goodbye" is sung by Chechi as she follows him. Rudi completes the Knockout fight with her own interpretation of "Smokin Out the Window" by Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, and Silk Sonic.
After all three hopefuls performed outstanding performances, the coaches commented in on their development, what worked and what didn't. While Tanner's impassioned delivery enticed the coaches, their perspectives on the performance's success ranged slightly.
Meanwhile, more than one coach noted that Chechi's voice, while incredible, was not utilized to its greatest potential with her song selection. Similarly, Rudi's performance was not spectacular, but her charming stage presence made for a nice encounter.
Who won Team Gwen's 3-way Knockout?
Gwen was feeling the pressure from her other coaches and competitors as she faced such a difficult decision, but as she hints in the preview, above, "I kinda have a plan."
But what exactly does this strategy entail?
As per online rumors, Tanner wins, Rudi is saved, and Chechi is eliminated.
On YouTube, fans wrote, "i feel if chechi had done a rendition of an ariana grande song in a way that showed of her range as well as kept her suit of her stronghold in the high areas, it could have easily put her on top.Her voice here was amazing but it did not have that wow factor due to the song choice."
Another user chimed in, "I cannot believe that the only person leaving in this 3 way knock out is Chechi."
"IM SO MAD CHECHI GOES HOME SHE COULD LITERALLY WIN THE HWOLE THINGGGG WHAT THE HELL GWEN????" wrote another.
A fourth person noted, "NOOOO CHECHIplease wild card...lovin you in her blinds was crazy good."
"The song selection Chechi made was too high school talent show. She has a beautiful voice!" observed another.
One person also commented, "All are sooo talented Shachi should have had a different song although she gifted it beautifully Tanner literally made me cry They were all Wonderful but when Tanner sings...get out the Kleenex!"
Who is Tanner Massey on 'The Voice' Season 24?
Tanner was raised in an underground home constructed by his grandpa, Billy, a contractor. Billy planned and built the home to withstand tornadoes and save energy. Tanner had a unique relationship with his grandfather, who sadly passed away three years ago from cancer.
Tanner now wears the dog tags his grandfather gave him as a continuous memento of his courage and love. Since he was twelve, Tanner has graced venues all around Oklahoma.
In addition to being a member of the renowned kids' a cappella group Acapop! KIDS, directed by Scott Hoying from Pentatonix, has sung the national anthem at major sporting events. Tanner received 16 million views on YouTube for a cover video.
Tanner is a gifted actor as well, and in his early teens, he would travel to Los Angeles to try out for different roles.
Who is Chechi Sarai on 'The Voice' Season 24?
First-generation Nigerian-American Chechi's full name is Chechi, which translates to "God's wish" in Igbo. Chechi started penning songs at the age of 13, drawing attention with her whistle sounds.
Chechi went to college to pursue medicine, never considering a future in music. It was difficult for her to make the switch, particularly in Michigan, when she decided she wanted to focus on music instead.
It took her some time to discover her artistic voice, but opening for Brian McKnight gave her the confidence to take the risk. Chechi has established herself after spending the last six years in Los Angeles.
She sang backup vocals for Lizzo during their Grammy performance this year. She was a member of the Sunday Service Choir for Kanye West.
She ultimately persuaded her mother that she was destined for a career in music and used music as her primary source of income.
Who is Rudi on 'The Voice' Season 24?
Rudi was raised by parents who were aware of her musical destiny from birth. Her grandmother firmly believed that Rudi was her grandfather's reincarnation after he went away shortly before she was born.
The only other vocalist in the family and a gifted Mariachi musician was Rudi's grandpa. Rudi also enjoys listening to Spanish and mariachi music, which helps her maintain a connection to her roots.
Rudi works in the body business owned by her parents, together with her four siblings. Rudi believes she was destined to be a performer but has had difficulty finding a position at the shop.
At the age of two, she gave her first performance, singing "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes, as her mother gave her a microphone at a children's fair. Rudi was a teenager when she won a radio contest and went on stage to sing a duet with the band Boys Like Girls.
She wants to perform, and she is now composing a lot of her own songs.
'The Voice' Season 24 airs on Mondays at 8 pm ET and Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on NBC
