Omar Jose Cardona was immediately saved on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice after his trainer John Legend admitted he was “stunned” he finished in the last four.
The 34-year-old Orlando, Fla. singer turned all four chairs during the blind auditions and delivered a stellar rendition of the Celine Dion power ballad “My Heart Will Go On” on Monday as the final eight performed.
“Omar, I’m stunned that you’re in this position,” said John, 43, as Omar was forced to battle Kim Cruse, Justin Aaron and Parijita Bastola for fifth and final spot in the season 22 finale.
Stunned coach: Omar Jose Cardona was immediately saved on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice after his coach John Legend admitted he was “stunned” he finished in the last four
Noting that Omar had impressed her with his performances every week, John said his voice was “just amazing”.
“If this is The Voice and we vote people for their voice, then Omar is The Voice, folks,” John said after Omar belted out Lady Gaga’s song “You And I” during Instant Save performances.
Show host Carson Daly, 49, revealed that Omar was rescued immediately and advanced to the finale as the hour-long episode of results drew to a close.
The episode began with Carson introducing the trainers and showing Gwen Stefani, 53, a dramatic new look in a long black wig.
Instant save: The 34-year-old singer from Orlando, Fla. was forced to compete in the instant save for fifth and final spot in the season 22 finale
The Voice: “If this is The Voice and we’re voting for people because of her voice, Omar is The Voice, folks,” John said
Killed it: Omar belted out Lady Gaga’s song You And I during Instant Save performances
New look: Gwen Stefani sported a new look with a black wig instead of her usual blonde hair
Gwen’s husband and fellow coach Blake Shelton, 46, was absent from his chair but was on stage for a performance of his song Nobody.
Blake’s singer Bryce Leatherwood, 22, of Georgia, was the first contestant to make it to the finals when Carson announced the audience voting results.
John also performed his song Nervous, which began with him playing the piano in a woodland setting.
Forest setting: John also performed his song Nervous, which began with him playing the piano, in a forest setting
Morgan Myles, 35, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was next to stand in for new trainer Camila Cabello, 25.
“I’m so proud of you,” Camila said to Morgan.
Los Angeles singer Bodie, 29, from Blake’s team was announced as the third finalist.
Proud Coach: “I’m so proud of you,” Camila Cabello told her singer Morgan Myles after being voted into the finals
Blake’s teenage singer Brayden Lape, 15, of Grass Lake, Michigan, was named the fourth finalist.
Carson described it as a “clean win” for Blake and his “Killer Bs” of Bryce, Bodie and Brayden, who made it to the finals.
Parijita, 17, from Baltimore, performed Make You Feel My Love for her instant performance, while Kim, 30, from Woodville, Texas, sang All By Myself and Justin, 34, from Junction City, Kansas, provided Made A Way.
Bottom Four: Parijita Bastola, Kim Cruse, Justin Aaron and Omar finished in the bottom four and had to compete for the immediate save
Killer B’s: Blake Shelton posed with his three singers Bodie, Bryce Leatherwood and Brayden Lape who made it to the finals
Blake had three singers going into the finals, John had one and Camila had one too.
Gwen will not have a singer in the finals for the third time in her six seasons as coach.
The episode also included a performance by country singer Carly Pearce, 32, of her song What He Didn’t Do.
New coach: Camila reached the finals with singer Morgan in her first season
Country singer: The episode also included a performance by country singer Carly Pearce, 32, of her song What He Didn’t Do