Season 23 ofThe Voiceis right around the corner, and the competition is already heating up in the premiere episode!
In a new blind audition clip premiering exclusively on PEOPLE, a contestant named NOIVAS wows the coaches with a powerful acoustic rendition of Sam Cooke’s classic, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” leading them all to argue over whose team the singer should choose.
The contestant revealed his name is Savion Wright, and his stage name is simply his first name spelled backward. “You are an incomparable talent, and I would love to give you the platform to show yourself to the world. I think you’re a voice of this generation that deserves to be heard,” said Chance, 29, before turning to Shelton, 46. “And to be honest, I blocked Blake. Did you know it was me?”
Chance the Rapper; Blake Shelton.The Voice/YouTube
Chance then expressed interest in having NOIVAS join his team — before finding out he’s already made a major impact on the musician.
“Do you know what? He’s my dad now, and he’s coached me to do it. So, I’m doing it,” said the former One Direction member.
Shelton and Chance questioned the legality of Clarkson’s offer. “Well, I don’t know if it’s legal. Also, I can rap… I just don’t share that with the world,” she replied, before taking a dig at Chance and Horan. “But I think the key thing will be having a coach that’s familiar with a show like this.”
“You’ve got Chance right here, you’ve still got Chance over here, you’ve got Chance right here, and even though my boy is blocked, you’ve got Chance right here! Make the right choice, my boy,” said the “No Problem” rapper. “I’mma give you all the space. I want you to win this show, and I want you on Team Chance, man.”
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Next, Horan attempted to win NOIVAS over. “You gave us so many beautiful, sensitive moments at the very start there. I knew straight away you were playing guitar. And then when I spun around, I haven’t seen anyone with a passion like that,” he said. “It’s like Stevie Wonder stuff. It’s incredible what you’re able to do. I don’t make this kind of music, but sometimes the best things happen when opposites come together.”
“I actually consider myself a pop artist,” admitted NOIVAS, to which Horan replied, “Please consider me for Team Niall.”
NOIVAS.The Voice/YouTube
As the only coach without the option of winning the contestant for his own team, Shelton asked NOIVAS to pick his coach.
“Blake, I really hate that you got blocked because I was going to choose you,” said the hopeful star.
“So then you don’t want to go with the guy that took that opportunity away,” added Clarkson.
Finally, NOIVAS said he was going to trust his gut — but in order to find out who he chose, fans will have to tune into NBC for the season 23 premiere ofThe Voiceat 8 p.m. ET on March 6.
source: people.com
