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'The Voice' Recap: Another Four Are Sent Home

Karla Davis, Kim Yarbrough, Tony Vincent and Erin Martin are eliminated

By Vinnie Penn Apr 10, 2012 8:10PM

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I want to kick off this night's recap boasting. I really do. I want to say for the umpteenth time that Juliet Simms has this in the bag, and her moving on to the next round came as absolutely no surprise. But, how can I try to come off so all-knowing when I was equally convinced James Massone and his NKOTB-knockoff swagger would be sent packing and wasn't!? Heck, my head's still spinning from the Arsenio Hall cameo at the outset.

 

Anyway. The "Survivors"...

 

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Team Adam:

Mathai

Tony Lucca (deserving of the life preserver; Aguilera's overly harsh words the night before still have me perplexed)

Pip  

 

Team Cee Lo:

Juliet Simms

Jamar Rogers

James Massone

 

And so Adam's Three K's were left, Kim, Karla, and Katrina. Each gave an unremarkable performance in an effort to get the pass. I was certain Karla would be the victor, and still can't really believe it was Katrina Parker who got everyone's seal of approval, lumbering through No Doubt's "Don't Speak."

 

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After that lethargic face-off, Cee Lo's hangers-on taking the stage was more than welcome. Especially because we all knew Tony Vincent, back to being able to make his own song selection, would find the right one. He did -- "Sweet Dreams." Of course, he went with Marilyn Manson's version over the originators, the Eurythmics. Cheesa selected well, knocking "All By Myself" out of the park. Erin Martin -- gorgeous as all get out, and who many vocal fans want to get out -- chose a goodie, too. Her quirky vocals worked, for the most part anyway, on Elton John's "Your Song." Still, her nervousness was palpable. It really felt like anyone's game, even if Xtina didn't even know Tony's name. But it wound up going to ... Cheesa. Bit of a shocker, really.

 

Of course, not as much as Massone making it through so easily.

 

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"The Voice" airs Mondays at 8 p.m. and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

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Someone
Apr 12, 2012 9:22AM
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The only reason I watch this show is because of Tony. The guy has everything to be a rockstar. Great talent, character, personality, and of course the voice. What happend to ceelo? He should have not listen to other judges. Sure they've seen Tony as a threat  to make ceelo the winning coach this year. Godspeed Tony! Not your lost man. Millions of us will miss your voice.
xylophhone
Apr 11, 2012 1:09PM
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peter gabriel vs tony lucca ..... PETER WINS.   tony's version isnt even passable.

 

RogueApache
Apr 11, 2012 12:04PM
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Christina was horrible. Tony did and outstanding job with a tough song and hit the mark. Then she basically said if he moves on it's because of Justin Timberlake???? Does he own the show???  She just out right tried to make Tony look bad because he has actual talent and she is a glorified show girl!!!
Kate
Apr 11, 2012 11:46AM
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Juliet Sims is an amazing talent and Jamar's performance was so great!! But HOW can James get through and not a talent like Tony Vincent. I saw the comments about his looks; but regardless of looks - the whole premise of the show is about the Voice. Cheesa had a good last shot, but Tony was and is incredible. I saw him when he was on Broadway and became a huge fan ever since - his vocal talent is unbelievable - I have one of his CD's - I think that he was definitely one of the ones to watch and to beat. It's so sad that he didn't make it - definitely Cee Lo's loss. I wish Tony all the best though with his family & newborn and career - I am sure that this exposure on TV will catch everyone's attention!! =)
diliclare
Apr 11, 2012 10:25AM
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Tony Vincent gave the performance of his life. The song, his voice, the execution was without the finest of that evening. Honestly, I think Cee-Lo needed the extra two seconds to name him before he was interrupted. ALL WRONG. Bring Tony back to let him have another go. If only to let Christina get his name right once. A huge mistake needs to be corrected. Simon did it, heck even the Bachelor did. Give him another chance.
mara
Apr 11, 2012 10:22AM
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I adore this hsow! So much better than American Idol!
xylophhone
Apr 11, 2012 10:17AM
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all these are fixed.  did vicki envancho lose on AGT? yes!  to an ok singer.  the girl is moving fast - at 12 now. 
Crazy newyorker
Apr 11, 2012 10:16AM
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What was Ceelo thinking? Tony Vincent is the real deal...Cheesa hit one note and the remainder of the song was pitchy at best! I am sad to see Tony go...as far as a "voice"...he had the goods.  Only one other stand out...watch out for the "opera" singer...he just may be the next Josh Groban!! 

PJ (FlyByNightCU1)
Apr 11, 2012 10:11AM
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James Massone is adorable with very limited talent.  That he made it into the top three, and Tony Vincent had to sing for his life, and lost, is just WRONG.  Christina Aguilera, the highest paid judge/coach, more than 3X what is paid to the other judges/coaches, leaves me in disgust!  She is so rude, that I can no longer watch the show.
Drummerboy777
Apr 11, 2012 9:43AM
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I only watched the Cee-Lo part of the show, the three contestants, that is...   because that's how long it took me to eat dinner....  then I was up and out again, for this, and most of these shows are not worth losing time over....   unless you happen to be in front of the TV, then hey why not....    I'm just really glad that Erin Martin is gone....  who ever told her she could sing must've had alterior motives...  she IS very pretty....  so what.....    she way she phrases the words she sings make her sound like she has a speech impediment...  and I'm SOO glad that I don't have to hear her anymore.... or before she influences some other girl and I have to hear that crap again....   blech....   funny thing was, her voice itself wasn't that bad....
Tkdov
Apr 11, 2012 9:43AM
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Did Cee-Lo pick Cheesa?  I'm not so sure about that.  He didn't finish his sentence.  "My head says Tony but my heart says Cheesa..."  He looked like he was about to say something else but then Carson says "So it's Cheesa."   Was it really????  How do we really know he was going to say he was going with his heart?   Cheesa did not knock it out of the park, she maybe actually hit one of the high notes correctly.  Growling is not singing.

 

All irrelevant of course, Juliet will win.

DONALD NORTHNESS (don in wash state)
Apr 11, 2012 9:38AM
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I agree with Blake, get rid of all the showy crap, and lets see which one of them can really SING on their own. Did anyone  hear Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. on

A.G.T. ??? He is a singer.

lovelovelost
Apr 11, 2012 9:38AM
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Tony Vincent should be in til the end, top 3...Cee Lo made a HUGE mistake, he probably thinks he has a shot with Cheesa. Tony has this stage presence that no one else can hold a candle to.

 

We all know who's going to win...Tony Lucca, hell he has Justin Timberlake on his side, take a look on twitter how many followers he has. I will eat crow if Tony Lucca doesn't win. It's all fixed.

Zephyr2able
Apr 11, 2012 9:34AM
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Jesse Jay & Team Xtina's performance was greatly enhanced through the use of the mute button
wayne kean (ibe657)
Apr 11, 2012 8:54AM
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May serve better to show CE LO with a pizza in his lap rather than a white cat. If you are going to show your boobs off then just take it all off. If you want to look stupid then the other two needs to put on clown suites
wayne kean (ibe657)
Apr 11, 2012 8:48AM
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This show sucks!!!!! I watch it only because my wife watches it. In fact I went to bed at 9 as not to watch it!!! Terrible is a light word how this program seems to me. You got a fat judge who can hardly get around, got a judge who just likes to show her boobs hanging out, and you got two other stupid judges who think they are all that. PLEASE TAKE THIS SHOW OFF AND LEAVE IT TO American Idol who has real talent and is not left over want a be's.

Jude Faemer
Apr 11, 2012 8:28AM
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ALL theses shows are terrible and reading a book would serve most better.

Best way to become a star ,YOUTUBE.

Stream your talent on it and you'll be famous but probably get hooked on drugs from all the traveling and appearances.

Its a dream career and NONE of it glarmous.

Biebers BIO will probably read " at first things are great but then it get so hectic and he hated every moment of it ", then his beard had to come into play( Gomaz ) to keep his image as a straight guy.   

 

grammypampam
Apr 11, 2012 8:22AM
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I haven't watched Voice this year or last.  Stumbled on it Tuesday night after exiting a show I was watching on DVR........right when Jamar Rogers came on.  I must admit I was a fan of his when he auditioned for Idol in Season 8 and I always wondered why he didn't come back.  Found out that he did and just didn't make it.  Oh, well......Idol's loss.  I immediately set my DVR to record the past shows and last night's show on On Demand and to record the future shows on its regular channel.  I'll watch as long as he's on it.  I'm hearing a lot of talk about a girl singer, Juliet, but I haven't heard her sing yet so I'm withholding judgment.
cece30
Apr 11, 2012 8:20AM
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I totally disagree... Kim was great both nights.  Karla and Katrina were almost on the bad side Monday and barely okay on Tuesday.  Kim should have made it.  katrina was terrible and she does not deserve a spot.

 

I knew that James would make it....he reminds me of boy bands when i was younger.  His sweet, young voice deserved to win.  Think about how crazy the girls went over him, seriously..  As far as Cheesa, I can't believe that she had to fight for a spot.  She was amazing both  nights. There are worse singers on Cee Lo's team that could use a going home!

xylophhone
Apr 11, 2012 8:07AM
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x-factor, AI, the voice, AGT all equal nuthin unless the "winners" go the extra step and do something.   all hype, popularity contests, winners dont do much of anything (less kelly, carrie), and basically a waste of time. 

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