'The Voice' 2026 First Show Spoilers: One Singer Eliminated as Five Artists Advance to Top 10
Live voting begins
The Voice opened its first live round of the season with 13 contestants competing for spots in the Top 10. The NBC series aired at 9 p.m. in a new time slot and was broadcast live coast-to-coast.
The format gave viewers throughout the country a chance to vote. The November 9 episode featured contestants from Adam Levine’s and Queen Latifah’s teams; Clarkson’s and Green’s teams are set to perform November 16.
Five artists move forward
America voted Lexi, Connor and Dakota from Levine’s team into the Top 10. Levine had selected Lexi and Connor for immediate advancement during Cut Week, while Dakota earned his choice after her performance.
Lillie is eliminated
Latifah had also chosen Lillie to advance after her performance during the Cut Week episode. However, America’s vote eliminated her during the first live show. The results left five of the six named contestants advancing, with Lillie departing the competition.
Key points
- The first live episode of The Voice’s 30th season aired November 9.
- America voted five artists into the Top 10.
- Queen Latifah’s contestant Lillie was eliminated.
- Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green’s teams are scheduled to perform November 16.