'The Voice' coach John Legend rejects, saves a young singer in Battles

Monday's breathless episode veered from Blind Auditions to Battles.

Bill KeveneyTHE VOICE -- "Blind Auditions" -- Pictured: Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Blake Shelton -- Spoiler alert: This story contains substantial details from Monday's episode of"The Voice.

Shelton, the lone remaining original coach, played the"Voice" of wisdom card:"I think it would be smart for you to choose a coach that's been here from Day 1.""Oh, I'm tired of the sounds that are coming into this ear hole," Shelton responded, continuing their season-long banter. But in Monday's breathless edition, which veered from Blind Auditions to Battles, Upkins wasn't necessarily going to be Legend's for long. He pitted her against another Team Legend member, Khalea Lynee, a 36-year-old mother of two, in the first battle.'The Voice': John Legend thinks he lost his 'mojo' after shocking Blake Shelton defeat

Inspired by Upkins' Monica performance, Legend chose"The Boy Is Mine" for the battle between the two women. After both performed strongly, he picked Lynee because she is"the most versatile."

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