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I don't think many people discussed Ariana's pitch for Vaughn. I thought everything she said was solid, maybe a bit generic when it comes to pitches but still pretty good for a rookie. The only thing that was missing for me was conviction and passion behind those words.

Do we know who didn't turn for Paris? We know nothing about JIm and Sasha, right? If Ari got any four chair turns, I bet it's them. I'm still leaning three, though.

Blake treats steals and saves as fodder. We've seen some situations where his frontrunner does bad enough that Blake can't give them the win and is basically forced to move the steal/save forward. This was most likely the case. However, he still saw her a fodder going in the knockouts, and that opinion most likely hasn't changed. In his eyes, she's still fodder. With Kelly, it's very probable that she wouldn't even make KOs and this turned out to be the better choice but still to say Blake really believes in her is a huge stretch and probably false.

Also quite interesting that a younger country pop girl didn't go with Kelly given the chance. I assumed she'd be a Blake one chair.

How old is she?

Someone asked about hints for future releases and she answered with a twins emoji, probably meaning the song 'Gemini'.

I know she ventured more in the alt-pop lane but something big and dramatic like this adds another dimension to her rich voice. Jane is the most similar to this style, imo. I wouldn't be mad if she does a song or two like that again sometime.

I thought you liked Brynn?

That was my first draft but looking at it, it seemed just too stacked, 7/9 made lives. Having Holly and Bella already there, I feel they'd save Ryleigh for a later episode. I know they gave Gwen three people that made lives in S17 premiere but that obviously didn't do much. Also, Katherine had the 'iconic' interaction with Ariana that they showed in promos and even came with a ponytail. That might be a way hype Ariana after Holly rejected her.

K: Holly A: Katherine J: Paris B: Carson A: David K: Jershika J: Jack Rogan B: LiBianca A: Bella

My predictions for the placement of four chair turns. Episode 1 - Holly and Carson Episode 2 - GNT Episode 3 - Wendy and Aaron Episode 4 - Brittany Episode 5 - Gymani Also, I think there's one more on team Legend and they'll be in either episode 6 or swapped with Brittany.

While rarely my favorites, I still enjoy a good powerhouse. They usually bring the house in auditions so I don't know what you are talking about.

you love these huh

While her fans really view Ariana as a goddess and exaggerate any positive quality, they aren't too far off about her kindness. I could see her hyping up average performances to make the contestants feel better. Seeing that she was the only one to turn for two other acts that sang her song, I wouldn't count this comment as much proof that Gymani killed it. Still, it isn't unsual that they choose awkward/odd parts for snippets so hopefully that's the case. But it definitely did not make me hyped to see the full audition.

I wasn't crazy about Gymani's snippet, tbh

Kelly did cut some teen girls that had that the 'Brynn appeal' in favor of more experienced singers so let's hope Hailey Mia doen't have technical issuess.

Chances they'll let Blake win again?

Y'all are tripping, like Snoop could vocally mentor any contestant last season but he still did a good job. Y'all just want to complain.

What's wrong with Ed?

John.. win?

I never said weak vocally but both performances were just decent, forgettable. Same can be said for Carter. I never said he deserved to win.

Too weak performances in the finale to give her the win, imo.

Interesting, I imagined the same scenario with Brittany and Holly in the knockouts premiere. I don't know if they'd do it both times, though. I feel like it'd be more satisfying with Holly cause she's apparently a frontrunner according to the coaches and also apparently amazing and on Ariana's live team.

Most predict Girl Named Tom and Wendy to be locks for the premiere but I don't think so. Wendy will close the third episode and Girl Named Tom will open the second episode. I see Gymani maybe closing the fifth episode with David or the group that sang No Tears Left to Cry right before her. Holly and Carson might the premiere four chair turns, maybe squeeze in Brittany too? Holly could open, Carson somewhere in the middle with Bella closing.

You probably didn't see them in action, they will defend Ariana's worst vocal crack and mumbling as stylistic choices rather than admitting she did something that's not right. Minivan might care but Arianators will go along with whatever she decides.