Reality TV viewers flooded social media following the performance, which saw Team Bublé’s Lucas Beltran and Max Cooper III deliver a smooth, velvety rendition of Bublé’s own hit song “It’s a Beautiful Day.”

Even fellow coaches were captivated. Niall Horan praised both singers, saying, “Max, the way you’re able to play is really impressive, and your vocal range is just off the scale. Lucas, you’re brilliant, man.” He admitted he was “leaning towards Max”. Meanwhile, Reba McEntire disagreed, raving over Lucas’ “smooth” and “enjoyable” tone, saying she’d go with him as the winner.

But when it came time for Bublé to choose, the “Home” singer shocked fans by declaring Max the winner, citing his versatility: “That guy isn’t bound to any sort of music. There’s a reason Snoop calls him Super Max Cooper.”

Fans furious after Lucas’ elimination

The decision instantly set off a wave of backlash online. One viewer wrote:

“Michael, you messed up on this one. Lucas was the clear winner!”

Another echoed,

“I feel like Bublé was scared Lucas would outdo him!”

Social media was flooded with reactions:

“Yes Michael we are going to complain. I truly wished Lucas could have been saved or stolen.”

“Holy !!!! What voices. But to lose Lucas is a sin. Such talent. He so deserved more.”

“Lucas was definitely the better singer! More Michael’s style, stronger voice.”

“Wrong choice Michael!!!! Lucas is so much better!!!”

“Lucas is already a well-rounded, mature singer! Hope Bublé takes him on tour as a warm-up act!”

Even fans who agreed with the outcome admitted it was a tough call. Denise Young commented, “Both guys killed it!! Hate to lose the whiskey-smooth voice of Lucas but Max Cooper is so dang versatile!! I think Bublé made the right choice.”

A bittersweet night for Team Bublé

Despite the uproar, fans praised both performers for their chemistry and charisma, calling the duet “a full concert experience.”

“They are BOTH WINNERS!!” wrote one user. “I feel like I’m watching a concert tonight! Tough choice, Michael Bublé.”

Still, many insisted Lucas’ departure marked one of the most emotional eliminations of the season. As one top comment read:

“Lucas had the voice, the polish, and the presence. Losing him is The Voice’s biggest miss yet.”

Here’s where the teams stand after Night 2 of the Battle Rounds:

SNOOP DOGG
Yoshihanaa
Natala Albertini (save)
Kenny Iko
Toni Lorene

REBA MCENTIRE
Aaron Nichols
Austin Gilbert (steal)
Ryan Mitchell
Cori Kennedy
Aubrey Nicole (save)

NIALL HORAN
Dustin Dale Gaspard
Sadie Dahl (steal)
Kayleigh Clark
Liam Von Elbe

MICHAEL BUBLÉ
Jazz McKenzie
Trinity (save)
Rob Cole
Max Cooper III
Marty O’Reilly

The Voice, Season 28, Mondays, 8/7c, NBC