It’s episode two of The Voice Australia 2023 and the second Blind Auditions deliver a mixed bag to our superstar coaches.
See below for the highlights from the 2023 Blind Auditions #2!
Gezel Bardossi
Twelve-year-old NSW schoolgirl Gezel Bardossi had the coaches spinning with her jaw-dropping rendition of Aretha Franklin’s Chain of Fools.
With vocal talent that belied her age, her powerful voice had the judges clamouring to coach her; however, she chose Team Rita as her mentor.
“I guarantee you, this girl will win over hearts not only across the nation but around the globe!” Rita Ora said.
Ezra Williams
Hailing from Victoria, 28-year-old Ezra Williams comes from a musical lineage with sisters Lavina and Emily, who were part of the girl groups Ma-V-Elle and Young Divas.
Determined to step out from the shadows of her sisters, this Kiwi singer took to the stage with a performance of Lizzo’s soulful hit About Damn Time, leaving judges Rita and Jess Mauboy — formerly a Young Diva — awestruck.
Jess threw down the gauntlet for Ezra, saying: “I need you and I want you. You could shine brightly with me.”
Ezra chose Team Jess.
Calista Nelmes
24-year-old Calista Nelmes spun all four chairs after performing Becky Hill and David Guetta’s Remember.
After the coaches called her a “pop star”, she joined Team Jason [Derulo], after he hit the Block button.
“I didn’t come here to lose. I’m trying to get that crown. Team Jason for the win baby,” he said.
Levi X
Saxophone-playing teen busker and Queenslander, Levi X, joined Team Rita after turning two chairs with his rendition of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.
Guy Sebastian told the 15-year-old: “That was really special; I can see you in the finals.”
Elsewhere, Jessica superfan Garret Lyon failed to secure any chair turns with his performance of Leave (Get Out) by JoJo.
The Voice continues 7.30pm Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
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