Why is 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 12 not airing this week? Here's when the Knockout Round begins

NBC will be airing 'Lopez vs Lopez' this week instead of 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 12
'The Voice' Season 25 Knockouts will begin from April 8 (Instagram/nbcthevoice)
'The Voice' Season 25 Knockouts will begin from April 8 (Instagram/nbcthevoice)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 12 will not air this week as the show will only have one episode per week in April instead of the usual two. In its place, NBC will be airing the season premiere of 'Lopez vs Lopez' at 8 pm, followed by a second episode.

While this news may disappoint some die-hard fans of 'The Voice,' it provides a unique opportunity for viewers to explore the captivating world of the Lopezes and indulge in the drama and talent that will undoubtedly unfold.

Get ready to be entertained because tonight on your television screens, 'The Voice' will be taking a short break to make room for the thrilling showdown between the Lopezes.

In 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 11, titled 'Best of Blinds/Battles', fans were treated to a compilation of the season's best moments from the blind auditions to the battle rounds.

The coaches including Dan + Shay, John Legend, Chance the Rapper, and Reba McEntire shared their perspectives, and viewers got a glimpse of unseen footage of the coaches. Additionally, there was a sneak peek at the upcoming knockouts featuring the mega mentor.

'The Voice' Season 25 coaches (Instagram/nbcthevoice)
'The Voice' Season 25 will be airing once a week during April (Instagram/@nbcthevoice)

How to watch 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 12?

There is no need to fret or feel anxious, as exciting and fresh performances are set to resume with the highly anticipated Knockouts, commencing on Monday, April 8, at 8 pm ET on the renowned NBC network. In addition to this, for those who prefer streaming, the show will be available for viewing the following day on the popular platform, Peacock.

Furthermore, fans of this popular singing competition can also tune in to watch it on a variety of platforms including Fubo, Sling TV, and DirecTV, expanding the options for staying up to date on all the latest performances and events of the show.

What to expect from 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 12?

'The Voice' Season 25 Episode has been titled 'The Knockouts Premiere.' During the Knockout rounds, the coaches will strategically pair two exceptional artists against each other, creating an atmosphere rife with competition and excitement.

These talented individuals will then deliver breathtaking solo performances, showcasing their vocal prowess and stage presence. The stakes are high as the coaches must make the difficult decision of selecting only one winner from each pairing, who will then advance to the highly coveted playoffs.

 This upcoming episode is set to feature the incredible talent of country music sensation Keith Urban, who has been specially chosen as the mega mentor. With his vast experience and expertise, Urban will guide and support the aspiring artists in their preparations for the intense knockout rounds.

Adding an extra layer of intrigue and suspense, each coach is granted the power of one steal. This means that if a particularly impressive artist is unfortunately not chosen by their coach to move forward in the competition, they will have a chance to be saved by another coach, potentially changing their fate and securing their spot in the next round.

Keith Urban to appear in 'The Voice' Season 24 Finals (Insatgram/@keithurban)
Keith Urban to appear in 'The Voice' Season 24 Finals (Insatgram/@keithurban)

When will 'The Voice' Season 25 release two episodes again?

During April, viewers can catch 'The Voice' Season 25 every Monday at 8 pm ET as the show progresses through the exciting Knockouts and Playoffs rounds. This schedule change will allow fans to fully immerse themselves in the competition and see their favorite contestants battle it out for a spot in the next round.

So mark your calendars and don't miss a moment of the action-packed episodes airing weekly throughout the month. However, starting on May 6, 'The Voice' Season 25 will revert to its usual schedule of airing twice a week. This means that viewers can eagerly anticipate new episodes every Monday and Tuesday at 8 pm ET on NBC.

The new judging panel for 'The Voice' Season 25 (Instagram/@nbcthevoice)
The new judging panel for 'The Voice' Season 25 (Instagram/@nbcthevoice)

Squads as of 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 11

Team Reba

Tae Lewis

L Rodgers (Playoff Pass)

Zeya Rae

Asher HaVon

Josh Sanders

Ashley Bryant

Justin and Jeremy Garcia (Stolen from Dan + Shay in Battles)

'The Voice' Season 25 coach Reba McEntire picked Josh Sanders (X/@NBCTheVoice)
'The Voice' Season 25 coach Reba McEntire picked Josh Sanders (X/@NBCTheVoice)

Team Legend

Nathan Chester

Bryan Olesen (Playoff Pass)

Zoe Levert

Gene Taylor

Jackie Romeo

Mafe

Val T Webb (Stolen from Chance during battles)

John Legend is returning as a coach for 'The Voice' Season 25 (Instagram/@johnlegend)
'The Voice' Season 25 coach John Legend (Instagram/@johnlegend)

Team Chance

Kamalei Kawa'a

Maddi Jane

Nadège (Playoff Pass)

Dani Stacy

Rletto

Serenity Arce

Alyssa Crosby (Stolen from Reba in Battles)

Kamalei Kawa'a picks Chance the Rapper as his coach on 'The Voice' Season 25 (X/@NBCTheVoice)
Chance the Rapper is a coach on 'The Voice' Season 25 (X/@NBCTheVoice)

Team Dan + Shay

Karen Waldrup

Frank Garcia

Madison Curbelo (Playoff Pass)

Anya True

Ducote Talmage

Kyle Schuesler

Olivia Rubini (Stolen from John in Battles)

Dan + Shay have joined the panel of judges on 'The Voice' Season 25 (Instagram/@nbcthevoice)
Dan + Shay have joined the panel of judges on 'The Voice' Season 25 (Instagram/@nbcthevoice)

'The Voice' Season 25 airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 pm and 9 pm ET respectively. The episodes will be available on Peacock on demand the next day.

The streaming site also includes entire episodes from the show's prior seasons.

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