Wed May 21 03:30:00 UTC 2025: **’The Voice’ Finalist Jaelen Johnston Forgets Lyrics, Laughs It Off**

Los Angeles, CA – The pressure was on during Monday night’s live finals of “The Voice” as the top five contestants battled it out for viewer votes. For Team Kelsea Ballerini’s Jaelen Johnston, the night took an ironic turn when he experienced a brief memory lapse while performing Dierks Bentley’s “What Was I Thinkin’.”

Despite the slip-up, Johnston remained in good spirits, later telling Entertainment Weekly that forgetting lyrics was “the worst thing” about being on the show. He quickly recovered, focusing on the positive aspects of his experience, highlighting the connections he made with fellow artists.

The other finalists also delivered memorable performances, including Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam), Adam David and Jadyn Cree (Team Bublé), and Renzo (Team Legend). Each contestant performed one ballad and one up-tempo song, showcasing their versatility and growth throughout the competition.

Coaches Adam Levine, John Legend, and Michael Bublé offered words of encouragement and advice to their respective teams. Levine urged Flores-Wiseman to remain authentic, while Legend encouraged Renzo to embrace his unique style. Bublé instilled confidence in David, emphasizing the importance of self-belief.

As the season draws to a close, the finalists expressed gratitude for the platform “The Voice” provided. Jadyn Cree expressed sadness about returning to normal life, while Adam David said he was forever changed by the experience.

The winner of “The Voice” will be revealed during a live, star-studded show Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Voting is open until 7 a.m. ET at nbc.com.

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