Willie Gomez had the help of Britney Spears, who gave her buddy and former backup dancer a particular shout-out throughout Tuesday’s Blind Auditions episode of The Voice — however was it sufficient to earn him a spot on the present?
It could actually pay to have well-known mates, nevertheless it would not all the time imply issues will work out for you. That is why Willie Gomez wasn’t leaning on anybody’s help — at the same time as he obtained a really vocal shout-out from Britney Spears — on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice.
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With the Blind Auditions rolling proper alongside, followers in all probability weren’t anticipating a message from the queen of the gritty, low-budget, Instagram video twirl … however they obtained one!
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Gomez has spent his profession as a background dancer with a complete slew of main celebs like Spears, together with Jennifer Lopez and even OG Voice coach Christina Auguilera.
Nevertheless it was Spears who supplied him some love on the present. Their friendship has undoubtedly stayed sturdy even past Spears’ touring days, with ET recognizing footage of the pair dancing collectively at her 2022 wedding ceremony to Sam Aghari on his Instagram web page.
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“Willie is a dancer of mine, and never solely is he an ideal dancer, however he’s an incredible singer,” she stated. “I am sending all my kisses to you! Love you!”
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Gomez, whose IG web page is bilingual, tapped into his love of Dominican bachata by selecting Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata,” and issues couldn’t have gone higher for the 37-year outdated artist when all 4 chairs turned.
Gwen Stefani, who had turned first and was alone for fairly some time, shared her frustration as one after the other fellow Coaches John Legend, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire joined the combat. “I assumed I had you!” she lamented.
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“Your voice is so stunning and, like flawless,” she added. “You may have a lot stage presence, you are attractive.”
With this final remark, Horan pretended to be reaching out to her husband, and former Voice coach, Blake Shelton, fake-texting, “Blake, she is flirting his pants off.”
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All the Coaches gave it their all, nevertheless it was Legend’s notice in regards to the rising recognition of Latin music and the way properly Gomez would match into that style right this moment that cemented his selection, as he turned the newest to hitch Staff Legend … regardless of Stefani’s greatest efforts.
The Blind Auditions wrap up subsequent Monday at 8pm ET on The Voice earlier than The Battles kicks off on Tuesday at 9pm ET.