'The Voice' Season 24: Viewers slam coach John Legend as Kaylee Shimizu gets eliminated in Playoffs
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: For the Playoffs, Kaylee Shimizu sang 'You Put a Move on My Heart' by Quincy Jones and Tamia. Fans are outraged as the young talent bid farewell to 'The Voice' in November, alleging she was "robbed".
John Legend chose 'You Put a Move on My Heart' as Kaylee's next song because she's one of the few singers in the competition who can hit the big notes, and he believed this would showcase all of her ability at the ideal time.
After the vocals were completed, John wanted Kaylee to focus on emotionally relating to the song despite her young age.
On X, one viewer wrote, "I know Azan did a great job tonight. But LONG TERM, Kaylee was the better choice."
Another added, "Every year, there's ALWAYS an artist robbed of making it further in The Voice. And this year, it's Kaylee Shimizu."
I know Azan did a great job tonight. But LONG TERM, Kaylee was the better choice.
— Arugula Franklin 💞💚 (@KTizME) November 29, 2023
Ultimately, as long as Mac is in, I ain’t really mad. In fact, if he was really bout it, he could have just let him go and signed him so he can start his for real career.
#TheVoice
Every year, there's ALWAYS an artist robbed of making it further in The Voice. And this year, it's Kaylee Shimizu. #TheVoice
— PERCABETH (@pratyyyy) November 29, 2023
One user further wrote, "My favorites this season got eliminated. Sad that Kaylee didn't make it to the finals." A fourth person noted, "John putting the white girl through over Kaylee will forever be my Villain Origin story…"
My favorites this season got eliminated. Sad that Kaylee didn't make it to the finals. Now I only got a Mac Royals card in my hand. #TheVoice
— ego (@ericsonofagun) November 29, 2023
John putting the white girl through over Kaylee will forever be my Villain Origin story… #TheVoice
— Queen Jay (@QueenJay2017) November 29, 2023
Another angry fan wrote, "Why? How could… WHAT?!! #Kaylee could have won #TheVoice!! You gonna regret this." Another chimed in, "John legend you're a complete idiot for letting Kaylee go."
@johnlegend
— MiMi 🇺🇦🌻 (@MiMi____KAAB) November 29, 2023
Why? How could…
WHAT?!!#Kaylee could have won #TheVoice!!
You gonna regret this. pic.twitter.com/NU8YkYl20u
John legend you're a complete idiot for letting Kaylee go, what in the hell are you smoking man #TheVoice
— Paul Blomstrom (@BlomstromPaul) November 29, 2023
'The Voice' coaches feel Kaylee Shimizu is 'destined for stardom'
Reba McEntire praised Kaylee's vocal range and said she's "destined for stardom."
Niall Horan was pleased that she attempted something new yet again.
Kaylee's "low voice is really gorgeous," according to John, and she can then move "to notes in the stratosphere," making her a unique musician.
Who is Kaylee Shimizu on 'The Voice' Season 24?
Kaylee, who currently resides on the stunning island of Oahu, was raised on Ewa Beach. Kaylee is the eldest of four sisters, and her musical and athletic prowess inspire her younger sisters.
This past year, Kaylee participated in varsity wrestling and emerged victorious in many matches, including a tournament. There's a gentler side to Kaylee as well, and she loves to include music there.
She has performed in competitions, charity events, and on social media. Kaylee is well-known for her whistle notes. She sang a Mariah Carey song in one of her famous Instagram videos.
Kaylee, a recent high school graduate, hopes to use her skills to pursue music full-time. In addition to her parents and siblings, Kaylee received a lot of encouragement from her great-grandfather prior to his passing.
She wants to make him proud, even though she knows he's looking down on her.
'The Voice' Season 24 airs on Mondays at 8 pm/ET and Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET on NBC.
