The Voice season 28 spotlight: Snoop Dogg finally pulls off a steal right from Team Niall

On the latest episode of The Voice Season 28, Snoop Dogg made his first power move of the season, and it was at Niall Horan’s expense. It was an amazing surprise that drove both the coaches and the audience wild. During the intense Battle Rounds, Team Niall members Carolina Rodriguez and Kirbi went head-to-head with an incredible rendition of Lauren Daigle’s chart-topping track “You Say.” The dynamic between the two singers was palpable, and they had selected each other for this powerful duet.

With the help of Lewis Capaldi, his team advisor, Horan hailed the two for their "rousing and epic" rehearsal performance. All four coaches praised their harmonies and emotion on stage, which beautifully reflected that same energy. Michael Bublé praised Kirbi’s poise and Rodriguez’s tone, even acknowledging that he wished he had turned his chair for her during the Blinds. Reba McEntire called the duet "angelic."

However, when Horan had to make his decision, he went with Kirbi, which created the ideal opportunity for Snoop Dogg, who quickly stole Rodriguez and said, "Carolina, welcome home."

The Voice: Battle night takes an unexpected turn

Though there were many heartfelt performances and surprising moments on this week's episode of The Voice, Snoop’s attempt to take Carolina Rodriguez was the most talked-about. What began as a friendly Team Niall battle quickly turned into a full-circle moment for the young singer, who had previously turned down Snoop during her Blind Audition. Using both style and strategy, the rapper-coach made sure to even the score.

Snoop Dogg’s steal stuns the panel

Snoop had hinted that something significant might happen before the show started. As the coaches discussed Kirbi and Carolina’s chemistry, he teased,

“He can’t pick both of y’all… I will make a better choice if he makes the proper choice.

Snoop clicked his button right away after Horan declared Kirbi the victor, completing the first significant steal of his coaching career.

Both the panel and the audience erupted in smiles and cheers at the moment. After the verdict, Rodriguez had been clearly upset, but her mood instantly improved when Snoop invited her home. In addition to changing Snoop’s squad, the move served as a reunion, as Rodriguez had first caught his attention during the Blinds before she chose Niall. As The Voice enters the Knockouts, she is one of the most promising names to watch, because fate (and strategy) brought her back into Snoop’s corner this time.

What’s next for Kirbi and Carolina

Despite Snoop’s steal taking center stage, Kirbi and Carolina are still competing on The Voice and have advanced to the Knockout Round. Kirbi remains with Team Niall, where she is a front-runner thanks to her expressive storytelling and clear, heartfelt tone. Carolina, now playing for Team Snoop, will be eager to prove that her coach’s confidence in her was more than just a calculated decision.

Each singer will next compete solo against a teammate in an attempt to earn a position in the Playoffs, which significantly reduces the number of contestants before the Live Shows. The stage is now set for one of the most exciting Knockout Rounds ever, thanks to Snoop’s audacious steal and Horan’s steadfast mentoring. Both artists are poised for breakthrough performances that could become some of the most memorable moments of The Voice Season 28, if their duet is any indication.

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