Three contestants were eliminated as singers battled for a place in the Playoffs during the November 3 episode of The Voice Season 28. The Knockouts continued with dynamic face-offs among teams led by Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire.
Guest mentors Joe Walsh and Zac Brown supported the artists during rehearsals. In this round, coaches selected the pairings while contestants chose their own songs. With no “steal” or “save” options left, every battle ended with only one artist advancing. A new twist—the “Mic Drop” button—allowed each coach to nominate one winner to perform at the Rose Parade, with the audience deciding the final vote.
Zac Brown to Natalia: “If you do 15 percent fewer runs, it makes it more special when you do 'em. You've got all the tools—just don’t throw all of them at everybody the whole time.”
Zac Brown to Toni: “Do your homework. Be super familiar so you're not thinking about mechanics; there’s no disconnect between your brain and your voice.”
Reba McEntire: “Natalia, your performance was spectacular. Toni, golly, your range was incredible.”
The night showcased vocal versatility, smart coaching, and standout performances—one that had Snoop calling out a true star in the making.
This episode of The Voice balanced fierce competition, high-level mentorship, and a new “Mic Drop” twist that left fans and coaches cheering standout artists.