The Voice Tonight Episode: Shocking Eliminations, Wild-Card Twist & How to Watch Live

The Voice Season 26 raised the stakes in Episode 18’s live Semi-Finals, packing two performances per artist and a surprise on-stage assist from rock icon Sting. The Top 8—Sofronio Vasquez, Jeremy Beloate, Danny Joseph, Christina Eagle, Adam Bohanan, Jan Dan, Shye, and Sydney Sterlace—were split into Sting duets and solo showpieces, giving viewers twice as much music to weigh before tonight’s crucial vote. Sting Duets Recap • “Every Breath You Take”: Sofronio and Jeremy’s creamy harmonies let Vasquez’s pop polish shine while Beloate injected theatrical oomph. • “If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free”: Danny’s swamp-rock grit eclipsed Christina’s country flair, hinting he could be Reba’s ticket to the finale. • “Roxanne”: Jan Dan and Adam traded powerhouse soul runs, proving Team Gwen can still deliver jaw-dropping vocals even under pressure. • “Fields of Gold”: Teen sensations Shye and Sydney turned a minimalist stool-side arrangement into a master class in modern folk phrasing. Solo Standouts • Sofronio’s cinematic take on Elvis’s “If I Can Dream” cemented his status as the season’s front-runner, complete with a goose-bump key change that had the coaches on their feet. • Jeremy delivered Bond-level drama on “I (Who Have Nothing),” leveraging his velvet baritone to court viewers craving classic showmanship. • Danny’s blues-rock spin on Chris Stapleton’s “I Was Wrong” showcased electric-guitar swagger and undeniable arena presence. • Shye broke through with Brandi Carlile’s “The Joke,” pairing mature storytelling with crystal-clear high notes. Where the Coaches Stand • Team Bublé: Sofronio, Shye • Team Reba: Danny, Adam • Team Snoop: Jeremy, Christina • Team Gwen: Jan Dan, Sydney Voting & Tonight’s Results NBC’s official voting window closes shortly after the east-coast broadcast. Fans can lock in favorites via The Voice app, NBC.com, or valid X hashtags; limit is ten votes per method, per email. Five of the eight singers will advance when host Carson Daly reveals America’s choices on tonight’s live results show at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Why Tonight’s Episode Matters • It decides the Season 26 finale lineup, slashing the field by nearly half. • With only one country act left, Christina Eagle’s performance could keep Reba’s rural voter base engaged. • Sofronio’s momentum may hand rookie coach Michael Bublé a storybook first-year victory. Search hot-button phrases such as “The Voice vote tonight,” “The Voice Season 26 Semi-Finals results,” and “Sting duet episode” to stay ahead of real-time updates as the live eliminations unfold.