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'Awful choice': ‘The Voice’ fans upset as Bryan Olesen wins Instant Save over Maddi Jane during semifinals

Team Legend's Brian Olesen delivered a powerful rendition of Coldplay's 'Viva la Vida'

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: In the latest episode of 'The Voice' Season 25, the Top 9 live performances reached an electrifying climax with the nail-biting unveiling of the voting results. Among the pool of gifted artists, four clinched a coveted spot in the upcoming round thanks to the audience's support, leaving the remaining five to face off in a tense instant save round.

The tension was palpable as only five artists would ultimately advance to the live finale, where they would battle it out for the coveted title. During the Instant Save round, Team Legend's Brian Olesen delivered a powerful rendition of 'Viva la Vida'. Meanwhile, Team Chance's Maddi Jane captivated the audience with her beautiful performance of 'I'll Never Love Again'.

Tay Lewis from Dan + Shay performed 'Wanted', while Dan + Shay's Madison Curbelo chose 'Man in the Mirror' for her save performance. Serenity Arce from Team Chance went with the song 'Because of You.'

As the episode drew close, Bryan Olesen emerged victorious in the Instant Save, securing himself a coveted spot in the finale. However, despite his win, many fans voiced their belief that Maddi Jane was the more deserving candidate for the Instant Save. On X, a fan said, "MADDI SHOULD HAVE WON. America is tone deaf."

Another fan wrote, "Maddi was so good but congrats to Bryan."

This was followed by another fan who said, "Maddie Jane was incredible- what the heck? I have no affiliation with anyone on the show. I hope someone gives her a shot."

One fan noted, "Well, no point watching the whole final without Maddi Jane in it. I might tune in for Nathan's performances Monday and just watch the last 10 minutes for the results next Tuesday night. Good luck Nathan!" Another said, "Awful choice." "Well, that's disappointing," added another fan.

'The Voice' Season 25 coach John Legend dubs Bryan Olesen's Instant Save performance 'grand slam'

During the Instant Save round on 'The Voice' Season 25, Bryan Olesen showcased his talents by performing a rendition of Coldplay's popular song 'Viva la Vida.' Following his captivating performance, John Legend couldn't contain his admiration, offering effusive praise for Olesen's rendition.

Talking of Bryan's act, Legend said, "I was just talking to Dan and Shay about how important picking the right song for this moment is. That was a grand slam. It was rousing, it was energizing. That was right in your pocket as a performer. I feel like I should be at your arena concert. Don’t send him home yet, America.”

Chance the Rapper calls 'The Voice' Season 25 contestant Maddi Jane 'strong talent'

For her Instant Save performance, 'The Voice' Season 25 contestant Maddi Jane decided to perform 'I'll Never Love Again' by Lady Gaga, and she crushed it, leaving both the judges and audience in awe of her vocal prowess.

After her act, Chance the Rapper told Maddi, “That performance speaks for itself. You are such a strong vocal talent in all registers and all forms of movement. It’s always a wonderous thing to watch.”

Who are the top 5 contestants on 'The Voice' Season 25?

The top 5 finalists for 'The Voice' Season 25 have been determined, with Josh Sanders from Team Reba, Nathan Chester from Team Legend, Karen Waldrup from Team Dan + Shay, Asher HaVon from Team Reba, and Bryan Olesen from Team John securing their spots in the finale.

Nathan, Karen, Josh, and Asher earned automatic advancement to the next round thanks to the audience votes, while Bryan secured his spot in the finale through the Instant Save. With these talented singers competing, the finale promises to be an exhilarating showdown as they vie for the title of 'The Voice' champion.

Which artists were eliminated from 'The Voice' Season 25 ahead of the finale?

The semifinals of 'The Voice' Season 25 saw the elimination of several talented contestants, including Madison Curbelo representing Team Dan and Shay, Serenity Arce from Team Chance, as well as Maddi Jane from both Team Chance and Team Dan + Shay.

These artists unfortunately did not make it to the finals, but their performances will always be remembered by fans of the show.

'The Voice' Season 25 finale airs on May 20 and May 21 at 8 pm ET and 9 pm ET respectively.