Kelly Clarkson Eliminated Hazel Gerson on The Voice
The contestant was cut from Team Kelly following a duet performance of the song Breathe Me.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Asthma
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Kelly Clarkson selected Nina Howland to advance during the latest Battle Round of The Voice. Clarkson made the decision based on Howland's vocal maturity, ending Hazel Gerson's time on the show.
Why it matters
The choice serves as a pivotal moment in the competition, as coaches must curate teams they believe have the best potential for success in the upcoming live rounds.
The selection was based on the performance of the duet Breathe Me and the vocal maturity demonstrated by the contestants. The decision-making process factored in the singers' performances during the Battles relative to their original choices in the Blind Auditions.
The players
Kelly Clarkson
She is a recording artist and television personality who serves as a coach on the singing competition series The Voice.
Hazel Gerson
She is a musician and former contestant on The Voice who initially joined Team Kelly during the audition process.
Nina Howland
She is a contestant on The Voice who advanced to the next stage of the competition after her recent performance.
Riley Green
He is a country music singer who participated as a coach and turned his chair for both contestants during the show.
The details
Clarkson noted that she chose Howland because she believed the singer was better prepared for the upcoming live performance rounds. Both Gerson and Howland had previously earned a chair turn from Riley Green during their respective Blind Auditions.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Hazel Gerson first appeared in her Blind Audition.
October 13, 2026: The Battles Round episode featuring this duet aired.
The Big Picture
This elimination follows the standard elimination format established by The Voice to narrow down performers for the live stage. The process reflects the competitive nature of reality talent shows where individual progression is determined by coach preference and performance readiness.
Viewers can tune in to the next broadcast at 8 p.m. to see how the remaining artists navigate the next phase of the competition. The results of these battles determine the final pool of talent that will move forward in the season.
The takeaway
The competition highlights how rapidly talent assessments can change between initial auditions and the high-pressure environment of the battles. Success in these rounds requires both technical vocal skill and the ability to project growth to a coach.
What happens next
The Voice Battle Rounds will continue on Monday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EW.
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