Former 'Voice' Champions Stun Coaches in All-Star Showdown

Maelyn Jarmon and Jordan Smith revisit their breakout audition songs on the singing competition series.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:42am

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Former winners of The Voice, Maelyn Jarmon and Jordan Smith, returned to the show for a special All-Star Showdown episode. The two singers performed the songs that got them their initial four-chair turns during their blind auditions, leaving the coaches in awe of their vocal talents. After the head-to-head competition, judge CeeLo Green ultimately chose Jarmon as the winner, praising her performance as a 'masterclass' that moved his soul.

Why it matters

The Voice has become one of the most popular singing competition shows, launching the careers of many talented artists. This All-Star Showdown episode allowed two of the show's most successful champions to revisit the performances that first captured the coaches' attention and propelled them to victory, showcasing the enduring appeal and high caliber of talent on the series.

The details

For the All-Star Showdown, coaches Adam Levine, John Legend, and Kelly Clarkson each brought back two of their past team members to compete in a head-to-head sing-off. Jarmon, who won Season 16, was selected by Legend to perform against Levine's pick, Season 9 winner Jordan Smith. Both singers decided to revisit the songs that earned them their initial four-chair turns during their blind auditions - Jarmon sang Sting's 'Fields of Gold,' while Smith performed Sia's 'Chandelier.' The coaches were left stunned by the vocal prowess and emotional delivery of both artists, with Levine praising the 'spiritual factor' of Smith's performance and Clarkson calling the former winners 'masters' of their craft. Ultimately, guest judge CeeLo Green chose Jarmon as the winner, citing the way her voice 'moved his soul.'

  • The All-Star Showdown episode of The Voice aired on April 7, 2026.

The players

Maelyn Jarmon

The winner of Season 16 of The Voice, known for her powerful and emotive vocal performances.

Jordan Smith

The winner of Season 9 of The Voice, acclaimed for his wide vocal range and ability to captivate audiences.

CeeLo Green

One of the original coaches on The Voice, who returned as a guest judge for the All-Star Showdown episode to determine the winner of the head-to-head competition.

Adam Levine

A longtime coach on The Voice, who brought back his former team member Jordan Smith to compete in the All-Star Showdown.

John Legend

A coach on The Voice, who selected Maelyn Jarmon to represent his team in the All-Star Showdown.

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What they’re saying

“I love you both this is really difficult for me. Jordan is a great vocalist. He's unmistakeable, but I ultimately chose Maelyn because she touched me. Her voice moved my soul.”

— CeeLo Green, Guest Judge

“Maelyn, you delivered a masterclass. Your voice is incredible.”

— John Legend, Coach

“Jordan, you made the hairs stand up on my arms.”

— Adam Levine, Coach

What’s next

The winner of the All-Star Showdown, Maelyn Jarmon, will advance to the finale of The Voice, guaranteeing her coach John Legend a second artist in the final round of the competition.

The takeaway

The All-Star Showdown highlighted the enduring talent and star power of two of The Voice's most successful champions, Maelyn Jarmon and Jordan Smith. Their emotional and technically impressive performances of the songs that first earned them recognition on the show left the coaches in awe, underscoring the high caliber of artistry that the series continues to showcase.