'The Voice' Recap: The Knockouts Continue & First-Ever Mic Drop Is Used

'The Voice' Season 28, Episode 11 Recap: Knockouts and Historic Mic Drop

Michael Bublé introduced the first Mic Drop as the coaches continued to trim their teams during the Knockout Rounds on November 3. This stage featured intense head-to-head duels with no Saves or Steals, making the coaches' decisions final.

The coaches—Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé—each received one Mic Drop to award, giving one artist from their team a chance to compete at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, with viewers later voting for their favorite pick.

Team Snoop's Knockout Performances

Snoop Dogg’s teammates, Toni Lorene and Natalia Albertini, battled first. Natalia performed Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish,” while Toni sang “Lady Marmalade.”

“Natalia, your performance was spectacular, you’re gorgeous, I love your outfit,” said Reba McEntire. “I guess if I had to pick one, I think I’d go with Natalia.”
Niall Horan praised Toni as a “machine” with special vocal abilities, adding, “The stuff you can do with your voice … there’s something special about you.” Both Horan and Bublé leaned toward choosing Toni.
Snoop Dogg expressed pride, saying, “I am a proud uncle.”

Current Standings and Next Steps

With final decisions made during the Knockout Rounds, teams have been narrowed significantly heading into the Playoffs. The upcoming performances and viewer voting will reveal which Mic Drop artists advance.

Author’s summary: The Voice Season 28 escalated with decisive Knockout Rounds and Michael Bublé’s debut of the Mic Drop, setting the stage for a thrilling Playoffs phase.

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TV Insider TV Insider — 2025-11-04

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