The Voice 23 POLLS: Vote for your favorite Top 8 contestant, team. Who was robbed?
The Voice season 23 wrapped its Playoffs on Monday, May 9, with the Top 8 finally revealed. Over two weeks the field was reduced from the Top 20 to eight performers. Unlike several previous seasons, this year’s Playoffs were pre-taped, meaning viewers did not have the usual real-time influence over who advanced during those episodes.
In past seasons the Playoffs combined coach saves with public votes to determine who moved forward. For season 23, however, the four coaches — Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Blake Shelton — each selected two artists from their teams to advance to the live semifinals. That left fans without the voice their votes typically provide during the taped rounds.
The show will return to live broadcasts beginning Monday, May 15, when the Top 8 will perform in a live semifinal episode. That night viewers will be able to vote, but the format will differ from some past cycles: there will be no overnight voting period. Instead, votes will be cast during the live broadcast and the host, Carson Daly, will announce the finalists at the end of the episode. The schedule indicates a finale in the week that follows, with episodes potentially airing Monday and Tuesday nights, although official network details have not been fully confirmed.
Because the Playoffs were taped this season, many viewers felt they lacked input on which contestants advanced from the Top 20 to the Top 8. That has generated discussion about which artists were unfairly left behind and which decisions felt controversial. With the live semifinals approaching, fans now have the opportunity to weigh in on who should continue toward the finale. This article opens up several polls for readers to express their opinions about the Top 8, favorite teams, and which performers might have been “robbed” during the pre-taped round.
Below are the poll sections. Poll scripts and external embeds have been removed for clarity and performance. Instead, each poll heading includes a clear prompt so you can share your pick in the comment section or on your preferred social platform. Your responses help gauge fan sentiment heading into the live semifinals.
The Voice 23 Top 8 Polls
Favorite Top 8 Contestant
Which of the Top 8 performers are you most excited to see in the live semifinals? Since the Playoffs were pre-taped, this is your chance to state your favorite. Share the name of your top pick in the comments below and tell us why you think they should go all the way. Use keywords like “The Voice season 23,” “Top 8,” and the coach name to make your comment easy to find.
Favorite Team
Which coach’s team do you think is strongest heading into the live rounds — Team Chance, Team Kelly, Team Niall, or Team Blake? Explain your choice and highlight a standout performance or moment that convinced you. Fans often consider song selection, growth, and stage presence when deciding which team they favor.
Who Was Robbed? Team Chance
Do you feel a talented artist from Team Chance was unfairly eliminated during the taped Playoffs? If so, name the artist and describe what made their elimination surprising. Use this space to debate whether the coach’s selections aligned with viewer expectations.
Who Was Robbed? Team Kelly
Team Kelly produced memorable performances this season. If you believe a member of Kelly Clarkson’s team should have advanced instead of being cut, share your thoughts below. Offer specific examples from performances that made you feel they were “robbed.”
Who Was Robbed? Team Niall
Team Niall includes artists who earned praise for vocal tone and interpretation. If a Team Niall artist was passed over in the Playoffs and you disagree with that decision, explain why here. Describe the qualities you think were overlooked when the coach made their picks.
Who Was Robbed? Team Blake
Blake Shelton’s team often features country-leaning talent and stage charisma. If anyone from Team Blake was left out of the Top 8 and you feel they deserved to go further, write their name and your reasons in the comments. Fan reaction can highlight performances that resonated despite not advancing.
Your participation matters: while the Playoffs were decided by the coaches this season, the live semifinals will return at last to viewer voting. That means your voice can influence who reaches the finale. Cast your opinion here by commenting and join the conversation about The Voice season 23 as the competition heads into its live phase.