Snoop Dogg’s song choice didn’t match the contestants’ strengths in the battle and another coach called it “a bit of a stretch”

Snoop paired The Voice contestant Mary McAvoy against Michael Alexandersson in the Battle, but he only had eyes for one of them.

Mary McAvoy and Michael Alexandersson Performed A Classic

During their Battle, Mary and Michael took on the Flamingos I Only Have Eyes For You. As they sang, Snoop vibed along. The other judges seemed equally excited to hear an oldie brought into the mix. In the end, Snoop could only take one contestant through the next round, and his fellow judges helped him to choose.

Reba McEntire advised Snoop to choose Marcy McAvoy because she loved her vocal range and reminded him, “This is The Voice.”

Gwen Stefani chimed in and told both Mary and Michael she loved their performances. While Michael Buble thought Mary could have done more and told Snoop, he’d choose Michael.

In the end, Snoop wants to win this season of The Voice and chose Mary McAvoy to head to the Knockout round.

“Mary gave more during the game,” Snopp said in an off-stage interview.

This fan agreed, “This was almost an even battle for me. Fresh song choice as well! Michael started off really good while Mary started off pretty shaky. Towards the middle and end Michael started to falter while Mary got better and better. I would give the win to her for that reason. She also has that beautiful tone that I love.”

“Great song choice for both of them and nice pairing. Snoop is good! Mary was the winner,” another fan wrote.

Mary McAvoy received compliments from ‘The Voice’ coaches

‘The Voice’ Season 26, coaches Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani couldn’t help but rave about Mary McAvoy’s impressive talent, both urging Snoop Dogg to take her to the next round. McEntire gushed that McAvoy was “incredible,” while Gwen, equally captivated, described her voice as “shockingly beautiful” and “stunning.”

While both coaches couldn’t help but highlight McAvoy’s commitment, Stefani admitted it was a tough decision for Snoop. She also gave a nod to Snoop’s song choice, though, admittedly, that was a bit of a stretch. It was clear Mary had more vocal depth, and the song choice didn’t exactly play to either contestant’s strengths.