Now that “The Voice’s” live shows are approaching, Michael Bublé had to select two contestants to advance to the top eight. Unfortunately, his choices sparked backlash among netizens, who believed another contestant deserved a spot more than anyone else.
Part of a recent episode of “The Voice” was shared by the singing competition on Instagram. In the clip, Michael Bublé faced the tough decision of eliminating three out of five team members from progressing to the live shows.
After emotionally stating that all his team members deserved a chance, Bublé selected Sofronio Vasquez and Shye Roberts. The remaining contestants, Sloane Simon, Jaukeem Fortson, and Cameron Wright, congratulated those who made it into the top eight, but not everyone agreed with the musician’s elimination picks.
Even Fortson, one of the eliminated contestants, expressed his disappointment in the comments of “The Voice”‘s Instagram post. He wrote, “THANK YALL SO MUCH!! It is very sad I didn’t make it to lives, BUT I am forever grateful to have been on a platform like this one.[sic]”
The fan continued, “[You were] the only reason I watched!!! Idk what these judges don’t see?! I’m so confused… maybe there’s another reason I’m unaware of LOL bc I am literally so sad that you are gone. I’m truly so upset!!!!!!!!! BUTTTTT i know it’s not the end of the road for you. Keep shining that light and god given gift you have kid🤍 [
Another fan lamented, “Jaukeem’s version of ‘Man in the Mirror’ could be released tonight and be a number one Hit! He is One in A Million 🙌💯 very upsetting that you took his chance away.” Expressing disbelief, someone else added, “Whaaaattt? Not Jaukeem? 😮.[sic]”
Agreeing, another fan commented, “[I am] very disappointed he wasn’t chosen!!!!” One supporter remarked, “Hakeem was the reason I watched…won’t be watching now that’s he'[s] gone 🥲. [sic]”
