Wondering who made it through and who was eliminated in The Voice Playoffs on May 5? The latest episode raised the stakes as coaches finalized their teams for the Semi-Finals. With standout performances and unexpected exits, the night ended with a twist that could shake up the next phase of the competition.
Here’s who advanced, who went home, and what the new Super Save twist means moving forward.
Who went home and got eliminated on The Voice on May 5?
On the May 5, 2025 episode of The Voice, the final round of Playoffs concluded, determining which contestants would move on to the Semi-Finals. Coaches Michael Bublé and John Legend each had their teams perform, with only two singers per team advancing.
From Team Michael Bublé, Adam David and Jadyn Cree advanced to the next round. The three contestants eliminated from his team were:
- Kaiya Hamilton
- Angie Rey
- Barry Jean Fontenot
From Team John Legend, Bryson Battle and Renzo secured spots in the Semi-Finals. His team lost the following contestants:
- BD.ii
- Olivia Kuper Harris
- Ari Camille
At the end of the episode, producers informed all four coaches—John Legend, Adam Levine, Michael Bublé, and Kelsea Ballerini—that they could each bring back one eliminated contestant for the next phase of the competition. The show will reveal the returning contestants in the following week’s episode.
Adam David performed “I Shall Be Released” and Jadyn Cree sang “99 Red Balloons” for Team Michael. Renzo delivered “Too Sweet” and Bryson Battle performed “pov” for Team John.
The Playoffs transitioned the competition into the Live Shows, introducing a new Super Save twist that allows each coach to give one artist another chance. So far, six contestants from Teams Michael and John have exited the show, with one return possible per team under the new rule.
