In part 4 of The Voice season 28 knockouts, three contestants advanced to the playoffs while three were eliminated during Monday's episode. Reba McEntire used her Mic Drop to save one performer, marking the third such instance in the show's history. Niall Horan's former team member Carolina Rodriguez was among those sent home.
Knockouts Overview
The Voice season 28 knockouts continued with part 4, featuring performances from teams led by Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé. The episode highlighted a mix of country, rock, and soul influences, with coaches praising the contestants' emotional depth and vocal range. Three singers moved on to the playoffs, while others faced elimination.
Team Reba Results
Aaron Nichols performed 'Hurricane' by Luke Combs, delivering a gritty, explosive rendition complete with a standout guitar solo. Cori Kennedy sang 'You And I' by Lady Gaga, showcasing attitude and emotional tone in a country ballad style. McEntire selected Nichols as the winner and used her Mic Drop to nominate him for the playoffs. Kennedy was eliminated. Niall Horan commented, 'Aaron could go the whole way in this competition.'
Team Snoop Results
Mindy Miller offered a storytelling performance of 'In Color' by Jamey Johnson, captivating coaches with her emotional delivery. Carolina Rodriguez, previously stolen from Horan's team by Snoop Dogg during the battles, chose 'Lovesong' by The Cure for a sensual and dynamic showcase. Miller advanced, while Rodriguez was eliminated.
Team Bublé Results
Teo Ramdel, known from his Blind Auditions performance of 'Historia De Un Amor,' brought theatrical energy to 'It's My Life' by Bon Jovi, complete with rockstar styling and choreography. Jazz McKenzie followed with a smooth, effortless take on 'Cruisin'' by Smokey Robinson, highlighting her rasp and crowd-pleasing vibe. McKenzie won and headed to the playoffs; Ramdel was eliminated.
The advancers—Aaron Nichols, Mindy Miller, and Jazz McKenzie—join others in the competition's next phase. This episode emphasized the coaches' tough choices amid strong showings from country-leaning talents.