Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire Select Their Finalists for The Voice Finale — Find Out Who They Chose

Michael Buble and Reba McEntire.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Coaches Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire advanced contestants from their teams to the finale.
• Bublé selected Jazz McKenzie, while McEntire chose Aubrey Nicole.
• Viewers had a chance to vote for one additional member from the teams to join the finale.

On December 1, the Playoffs of The Voice commenced, with coaches selecting finalists from their respective teams.

Beginning with Team Bublé, all remaining contestants showcased their talents in hopes of moving forward. At the end of the episode, Bublé invited them back on stage for a pivotal announcement.

"This is just the beginning of the trip for y’all. Once these cameras shut off, I’m still your guy. This isn’t the end guys — it’s just the beginning," he said to contestants Jazz McKenzie, Max Chambers, Rob Cole, and Trinity. Ultimately, Bublé chose McKenzie as his finalist.

Jazz McKenzie.

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"Jazz’s voice has range, soul, depth. I want her to be my three-peat. She is the perfect person to represent Team Bublé. It’s called The Voice and she is the greatest voice that I’ve ever had on here," he remarked. Following this announcement, host Carson Daly reminded viewers that voting remains open for fans to select one more contestant from Bublé’s team.

Turning to McEntire, she faced a tough decision among her team members Aubrey Nicole, Ryan Mitchell, Aaron Nichols, and Peyton Kyle. "I know you’ve made connections, you’ve taken advice from world-famous mentors. The learning experience is incredible. I love you all with all my heart," she shared with her team.

McEntire ultimately selected Nicole as her finalist, eliciting an emotional response from the contestant.

Aubrey Nicole.

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"I chose Aubrey because she has a way of portraying a lot of emotion. That’s what music is supposed to be about. I definitely think Aubrey has a shot to win the whole competition," McEntire expressed. For her part, Nicole said, "I’m so grateful for Reba. I can’t believe I’m going to the live finale."

Before concluding the episode, Daly confirmed that voting is open from 10 p.m. ET until 7 a.m. ET on December 2 via The Voice app and NBC.com/VoiceVote.

Next week, coaches Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg will also select their finalists. The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.