The Voice coaches Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani had their teams perform last night in the Live Playoffs, but what's really been on everyone's mind is, what was the dynamic between newly-pronounced couple Gwen and Blake Shelton on the show?
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During Monday night's episode on NBC, "Team Gwen" and "Team Adam" performed in full for America's votes. The contestants took the stage with stripped-down songs to show off their vocals.
In a unique twist, each coach was afforded the opportunity to bring a previously-eliminated team member back. The "comeback artists" will move forward in the competition just like any other contestant as long as home viewers decide to keep them around. Only three artists per team will advance to the next round.
Before the incredible Jordan Smith closed out the show for "Team Adam" with a heartfelt performance of "Halo" that earned him the only four-coach standing ovation of the night, Viktor Kiraly trumped all talent that went before him with his performance of "All Around The World."
When reflecting on the majority of the night's performances, Blake went out on a limb and said "Team Gwen" was "whipping the crap" out of Adam's team and he was thoroughly enjoying it. Blake joked around that he was just calling it like he saw it, and Adam loudly laughed in a sarcastic manner to shut Blake down.
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At one point in the night, Gwen also teased Blake for stealing everything she was going to say when complimenting a contestant. It was clear the couple was trying to figure out how to behave with one another.
As for the rest of the artists on Gwen's team, Regina Love sang "Hello" and Gwen gushed about how she's a beautiful, real soul. Korin Bukowski performed "Adia" and Gwen noted she's blossoming as a performer because she showed a new strength in her voice that no one had heard before.
Jeffery Austin sang "Say You Loved Me" and Adam explained he could win the whole competition, while Pharrell Williams dubbed it the performance of the night until Jordan sang because it was so emotional.
Braiden Sunshine sang "Everything I Own" and Blake said he's always so consistent. Gwen noted he looked tender and cute.
Gwen's "comeback artist" was Ellie Lawrence, who performed "Ex's & Oh's." Adam said it was her best performance of the competition and Gwen explained she brought Ellie back because of her outstanding personality.
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For "Team Adam," Blaine Mitchell sang "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS. Adam said everything came together for him at the right moment and Gwen pointed out it was the perfect song for him. Keith Semple performed "To Be With You" and Adam said his performance truly represented who he is.
Shelby Brown took the stage with "You're No Good" and it pissed Blake off how good she is. Blake said her voice was a combination of Trisha Yearwood and Carrie Underwood. Amy Vachal performed "The Way You Look Tonight" and Blake begged her to do a Christmas album. Pharrell congratulated Amy for her colorful, effortless rungs and noted she could win.
Adam's "comeback artist" was Chance Pena, who took the stage with "Barton Hollow." Adam pointed out how he's such a talented kid who's received a great education on the show.
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