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'The Voice' Season 25 fans 'cringe' at Bryan Olesen's 'off pitch' rendition of Queen during Live Shows

'The Voice' fans slam Bryan Olesen's song choice in a race to reach semifinals

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: After two weeks of Playoffs, the Top 12 were ready to perform live for the audience's votes! Bryan Olesen started the Live Shows of 'The Voice' Season 25, leaving viewers uncertain about whether his song choice was ideal for him.

Bryan performed "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. While some parts of the song suited his voice well, others seemed less fitting.

He delivered a solid performance, but fans remain uncertain whether it truly reached the caliber expected for the live shows. While he commanded the stage with energy, there were moments where it seemed like the song slipped away from him.

On X, one fan wrote, "Bryan Olesen hit... maybe a few notes in that performance but not many wow that was bad. Pretty sure I've never heard a performance at this stage in the #TheVoice that off pitch." Another user added, "Hard pass, Bryan."  

One fan wrote, "Bryan was just not good in that Queen song. He’s a good performer, but the voice was cringe." Another noted, "HE DIDNT EVEN ATTEMPT THE LAST NOTE OH BRYAN YOU ARE DONE."

One fan said, "This was a setup. They shouldve chose a different song for my man Bryan." Another noted, "Idk if I like this song choice for Bryan!" 

'The Voice' Season 25 coaches call Bryan Olesen 'total package'

Reba McEntire stated, "What a way to open the show," and praised him as a fantastic performer and the "total package." Chance the Rapper echoed Reba's sentiment, saying there was a lot of excitement, and describing it as a beautiful start to the live performances. John Legend remarked, "How is this guy not selling out arenas." 

Who is Bryan Olesen on 'The Voice' Season 25?

Bryan's journey towards pursuing his musical goals involved a series of odd jobs until he received an unexpected invitation to join the rock band Newsboys as their guitarist for an international tour. He eventually shifted his focus to his band, VOTA, utilizing their music as a platform to advocate for various causes, including supporting victims of school shootings and fighting against human trafficking.

The band took action by producing records to support an organization's campaign, and as a result, they raised over $180,000 to build border crossings in Nepal and save the lives of approximately 700 women. Despite suffering a difficult divorce after 24 years of marriage, Bryan saw it as a turning point in his life. He perceives it as an opportunity to make a difference even at over 50 years old, embracing newfound independence and determination.

When is 'The Voice' Season 25 finale?

It all leads up to the Season 25 finale, which will air on Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21, and reveal the winner of 'The Voice'. So, if you're a huge Voice fan and want to keep up with every new episode for the rest of the season, mark your calendars today!

'The Voice' Season 25 airs on Mondays at 8 pm ET and Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on NBC.