The Voice boasts a 22-season run on NBC, but the results of the latest season’s semifinals have sparked backlash. Season 22 first kicked off on September 19, 2022. This season’s coaches/judges included musicians (and husband-and-wife), Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, as well American singer John Legend and Cuban-born American singer, Camila Cabello. Meanwhile, host Carson Daly returned, marking his 22nd season hosting the singing competition.

This season, a total of 56 singers made it through the blind auditions to the battle rounds, with the coaches picking 14 singers each for their team. The singers went through battle rounds and live shows until only the top 8 remained. The top 8 were Justin Aaron, Brayden Lape, Parijita Bastola, Kim Cruse, Omar Jose Cardona, bodie, Bryce Leatherwood, and Morgan Myles. On December 6, four of the singers were voted “safe” by the public, while the others made up the bottom four.