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Why was Ryan Argast eliminated? 'The Voice' fans seem upset as he loses out to Karen Waldrup in battle round

Ryan Argast got eliminated from 'The Voice' Season 25

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the seventh episode of the popular singing competition show 'The Voice' Season 25, contestants Ryan Argast and Karen Waldrup faced off in a thrilling battle during the 'Battles premiere'.

The duo took the stage and delivered a powerful rendition of the hit song 'Save Me the Trouble' by the acclaimed country music duo Dan + Shay. The audience was captivated by their performance, and the judges were impressed by their vocal talent and stage presence.

The battle between Ryan and Karen was intense and emotional, showcasing their passion for music and their determination to succeed in the competition. Ultimately, it was a tough decision for the judges to choose a winner, as both contestants brought their A-game and left a lasting impression on everyone in the audience.

In the end, Karen emerged victorious, while Ryan was unfortunately left behind, missing out on the opportunity to secure a playoff pass and ultimately getting eliminated from the competition. Yet, amidst the outcome, devoted fans of 'The Voice' expressed their strong belief that Ryan was truly deserving of the triumph in the battle.

One social media user wrote, "Ryan should've won."

An X user said, "When @RyanArgast & #KarenWaldrup sing ''Saved Me The Trouble'' By Their coaches @DanAndShay During Their performance of The first battle rounds of #TheVoice Tonight Wow I thought they both did such A great & Amazing Job However Ryan should won This battle!!!"

Another user chimed in, "Should have chosen Ryan! SO incredibly proud of you Ryan!!!! the journey of watching you as a musician over the pat 9 years has been amazing!"

A user shared, "He was great. No steal?"

One person wrote, "I would have picked Ryan, but an awesome duet! bravo to both...awesome performance."

A user said, "Shouldn't have let him go."

Ryan Argast and Karen Waldrup perform Dan + Shay's song 'Save Me the Trouble' during 'The Voice' battle round

Ryan Argast was thrilled to be performing another song by Dan + Shay during the battle round, as he had already wowed the judges with his rendition of their popular track 'Speechless' during his blind audition. The opportunity to showcase his talent once again with music from his favorite artists filled him with joy and excitement.

On the other hand, when we talk about Karen Waldrup, she expressed that her journey to finding love was challenging, but ultimately rewarding as she was able to find a loving and supportive husband who she is determined to make proud.

What did 'The Voice' coaches think about Ryan Argast and Karen Waldrup's battle?

After the second battle round between Karen Waldrup and Ryan Argast, coaches shared their thoughts on the stunning performance.

John Legend playfully criticized Dan + Shay for choosing their own song for the battle round but ultimately praised the Ryan and Karen for their outstanding performance. John confided in Ryan that there were moments when he felt as though he was yelling. He also mentioned that if he had to make a choice, he would prefer to be with Karen.

Reba McEntire told Karen that she thought she was great and she told Ryan that she loved that 'growl' in his voice.

Chance the Rapper had favorable things to say about both individuals, but he leaned a little more towards expressing admiration for Karen.

Dan Smyers told Karen that he saw a resemblance between her and a rock singer, and he praised her for successfully incorporating her own style into the song, which he believes she did an exceptional job with.

'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.