‘The Voice’ Season 22 Episode 20 Recap: Bodie Delivers the Best Performance Blake Shelton Has Ever Seen
This week is all about the fans! The Voice Season 22 Episode 20 saw fans choose the musical performances of the Top 10 artists and share sweet video messages. Coaches Blake Shelton, Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend sat back and watched in awe as their teammates tackled all kinds of hit songs. Tonight, fans will be able to vote for the artists they want to see in the Top 8. Here’s a recap of the performances.
[Spoiler alert: The following story contains spoilers for The Voice Season 22 Episode 20.]
Parijita Bastola performs on ‘The Voice’ Season 22 Episode 20. | Trae Patton/NBC
Team Legend
Parijita Bastola kicked off the show with Alessia Cara’s “Scars to Your Beautiful.” She slowed the tune down to a piano ballad, adding in her signature vocal runs and showing off her control. Blake was excited to talk to Parijita, calling her performance a “master class.” Meanwhile, Camila said she connected with the 17-year-old’s soulful sound. John complimented the “flutter” in Parijitia’s voice and said she sounded mature for her age.
Kim Cruse went up next with “Love on the Brain” by Rihanna, promising to bring back the Kim that fans knew and loved in the Blinds. In rehearsal, John said he loved her progression from soulful R&B to pop to country and back to R&B. All four coaches gave a standing ovation for Kim’s powerful rendition. Blake said Kim could probably “kill someone and bring them back to life” with her voice. Gwen called Kim “underrated,” while John said the song was the “perfect match” for her tone.
Omar Jose Cardona closed out Team Legend with a challenging song choice from fans: “I Wanna Know What Love Is” by Foreigner. John encouraged Omar to be “super dramatic” with his performance. Camila was sure that Omar wouldn’t be going home this week, calling his performance “euphoric.” Gwen said Omar sounded “incredible,” while John said Omar could uplift people with his voice.
Team Legend: Parijita Bastola, Omar Jose Cardona, Kim Cruse
Team Blake
FINALLY IT’S @rowangracemusic singing @BILLIEEILISH !!!! pic.twitter.com/3bjglkoa5R
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) November 29, 2022
Rowan Grace opened for Team Blake with “i love you” by Billie Eilish. The teen thought it was a perfect choice because of the emotion and style of the tune. After her performance, Camila said she thought the song was a challenge for Rowan at first, but the teen pulled it off. John added that it showed a “different side” to Rowan. Finally, Blake thought Rowan nailed the challenge.
Brayden Lape, the season’s youngest performer at 16 years old, sang “Homesick” by Kane Brown. The country tune worked well for the teen’s mid-range, smooth voice. Camila said it was an “absolutely delightful” rendition and her favorite performance of his to date. Gwen agreed, saying the chorus “fit [him] like a glove.” Blake predicted that Brayden would get “way too big” for The Voice one day.
