Television
The Voice: Playoff Updates and Surprises
2024-11-20
After the exciting November 19 episode of The Voice, this story remains spoiler-free. If you're behind on Season 26, you can catch up with a Peacock subscription. The show has now entered the Playoff phase of the 2024 TV schedule, with each coach having to select just two of their remaining five team members for the live shows. On Tuesday, Gwen Stefani's team took center stage as all her artists performed before she made her difficult decision. Machine Gun Kelly stepped in as a Playoff mentor, and his engagement was a pleasant surprise. But the real shock came when it was revealed who Snoop Dogg's advisor would be.
MGK Makes His Voice Debut To Help Team Gwen
Machine Gun Kelly has had a busy month. Just days after Megan Fox announced their baby news, he made his debut on The Voice. While being a Playoff advisor for Gwen Stefani's team might seem less significant than becoming a father again, he truly embraced his role.As a rapper known for his daring stunts, it was unexpected to see him give such valuable advice to the No Doubt singer's team members. He related to the contestants by sharing his own experiences of working in fast food and having a child while on stage. He wasn't afraid to share his opinions and encourage the singers to add their own flair to the lyrics. His message was clear: "for some people, weird is the way."It would have been interesting to see him serve as an advisor for the other teams, but that wasn't the plan. This has left me a bit confused about the show's overall strategy.(Image credit: NBC)Team Snoop Will Be Advised By … Simone Biles?
As The Voice teased the continuation of the Playoffs next Monday, it was revealed that Simone Biles would be Snoop Dogg's Playoff advisor. This came as a surprise to many. The West Coast rapper is clearly trying to bring his "GOAT" energy to the show, and there's no doubt about Simone Biles' amazing and inspiring achievements. But how well can she advise in the singing realm?Fans on X (Twitter) had their doubts as well. Some commented, "SIMONE??? That’s so random to me… so that tracks for snoop - McEnFancy" and "Simone Biles????? - houseofwarwick" and "I’m a huge Simone Biles fan but wtfork does she have to do with singing? Very odd - LukeEverhart1".However, Simone Biles has performed on the biggest stage in the world. Maybe she will focus her advice on helping the singers calm their nerves and perform under pressure. That seems like something right up Snoop's alley.We can't underestimate the gold medalist. This isn't the first time in Season 26 that I've been confused by the show. First, there was a new rule that seemed to undermine the show's purpose, and then a Gwen Stefani contestant made history in a way I didn't expect.The Voice keeps me on my toes, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Simone Biles brings to the singing competition when the Playoffs resume at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, on NBC.