The Voice 8: Theophile Renier eliminated, Leona Winter in tears, Poupie upsets

A risk that paid off as his show was appreciated. Very quickly, he appropriated the national anthem and thus offered a doubly unprecedented performance. "He has resources and he is ambitious. I also greet your elegance that is not given to all"said his coach, not to mention his great ambition.

Arezki / Geoffrey : Uptown Funk from Bruno Mars

They had come to participate in the adventure each on their own. But their duet during battles was so perfect that Jenifer made the decision to create a group so they could continue the adventure together. A very good choice since once again, young men set the stage on fire with Uptown Funk from Bruno Mars.

The duo began performing in the audience. Their voices were always complementary. In addition, both Talents have done small choreographies. So difficult for coaches and spectators not to dance to the rhythm of their show. "It feels good. I claim this very wise choice. I find them so wonderful both. You are fresh, modern and you each have your sensitivity"Jenifer said.

Leona Winter : Kid Eddy from Pretto

The transformist artist put on the carpet Virginie on No More Tears of Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer at the battles. Tonight she chose Kid from Eddy de Pretto, a song that echoes his own story. "It must be Remi who expresses himself through Leona"With this title, he wishes to thank his dad who finally supported him in his choices. premium.

"Emotion" was the key word of this service. Leona showed the full extent of her color and vocal power. At the end of her show, she could not hold back her tears. "These are moments that are not calculated and that are lived. I love you dad"she said, not to mention her mom and her husband."I say thank you. It is very touching and it is a very beautiful message of hope. You have one of the most breathtaking voices of the season"Jenifer explained.

Jenifer's Talents chosen by the public are Sidoine and Leona Winter. Jenifer decides to keep Poupie. Geoffrey and Arezki are eliminated.

TEAM MIKA

Gjon's Tears : SOS a landowner in distress, Daniel Balavoine

Between Clem Chouteau and Gjon's Tears, Mika chose to keep the latter at the battles. His protégé had the pressure tonight. To qualify for the next premium, he had to seduce the coaches, but also the public with the difficult title SOS a landowner in distress, by Daniel Balavoine. The Talent did not hide his stress during rehearsals. He still tried to take over and offer a personal interpretation to stand out.

Mika waited for him to perform on stage. A successful mission for Gjon's Tears that upset everyone with its recovery. He climbed into the treble without worry, in any case that's what he let show. "He does what he wants with his voice"exclaimed Soprano.Premiums, we expect performance. (…) You came out of it so elegantly and in your own way. You did pirouettes and fireworks with your voiceMika said Julien Clerc was pleased that he had shown his emotional side tonight, and Nikos Aliagas took the opportunity to pay tribute to Grégory Lemarchal, who played the title on his adventure in the star Academy.

Albi : To forget everythingAngèle

His raw voice, natural and unfiltered seduced his coach since the beginning of the adventure. The young man chose the title To forget everything Angele. Mika reproached him for hiding a little, while he had to discover the artist who was in him.

It's a dynamic performance that Albi has achieved. Mika even got up to dance to the rhythm of her show. "He sang very well. He communicates with his voice, his manner of speaking and moving. We saw a great performance. I forgot where I was. He took pleasure and space", explained his coach.He is impressive", said Soprano.

Whitney : Shallow of Lady Gaga

At just 19, Whitney impressed with his vocal power. It is Shallow Lady Gaga she chose to impress on the set. After talking about her illness, which blocks her circulation because of stress, she put herself in the shoes of a diva for the duration of her performance.

It's an emotional moment that Whitney gave us with this recovery. Once again, she demonstrated that she had a voice and therefore her place at this stage of the contest. Mika told her that she had spread her wings and that she had made a soft and strong interpretation. "What an extraordinary interpretation. Just with this benefit, tell yourself that tonight you're a star"said Soprano.

London Loko : Grenade of Clara Luciani

The Talent was lucky. At the end of his battleMika made the decision to keep her, as well as her rival Albi. It is Grenade Clara Luciani she chose. In tears, she mentioned the criticisms she had received on social networks. Negative comments that made it even stronger.

So she is sure she did the show on the set. Sublime in a glittery costume, she illuminated the evening with her peculiar voice and her sensitive interpretation. "This is proof that the force of determination and strength can explodeMika said, "If she was shy during the rehearsals, she communicated her fight tonight, and her willingness to fight despite what can be said about her has taken over."She's a fighter. She intrigues me, but I love it. She gave a lot tonightJenifer said she advised him to protect himself from malicious people and focus on his pbadion.

Talents of Mika chosen by the public are Whitney and Gjon's Tears. Enter Albi and London Loko, Mika chose London Loko. Albi is therefore eliminated.

TEAM SOPRANO

Clement : Somebody To Love from Queen

The sensitivity and intense interpretations of Clement have seduced from the beginning. This has once again allowed him to win against Fanswa last week. Tonight he chose Somebody To Love Queen, a way to respond to people who criticized him on social networks. A rather perilous song as much on the lyrics as on the interpretation.

After a smooth start to the show, Clément showed his strength and power. In the end for example, he did not hesitate to climb in the acute and hold a note on several seconds. A performance ! "He is crazy. Since the first day, he's just taking songs at risk. (…) Thank you, you have torn", launched his coach.I think we all have the same feeling. It's as if we had discovered a new Talent and a winning potential. We do not recognize you at all", said Mika, a nice revenge for Clément, who showed up in season 6 of The Voice. But nobody had turned around.

Mayeul & Scam Talk : Come With Me from Puff Daddy

The multi-Talent duo mixing electro and beatbox was always in the competition. The trio bet on Come With Me from Puff Daddy. A very complicated title to sing. Soprano feared that it would go off in all directions, so he alerted his Talents. Fortunately, the group listened to his advice.

Their flow and energy made the difference on the set. "It's a very energetic song and I asked them to channel to see everyone's fingerprints. And that's what they managed to do. Thank you !", said their coach.

Go : Song of Old Lovers Jacques Brel

The Talent continues to grow since the beginning of the competition. What to impress his coach. For the first bonus, he chose the title Song of Old Lovers Jacques Brel. A song that touches him a lot because his father is sick. "Sometimes I have trouble managing it", reveals the young man.

The emotion was palpable in his voice, though he did not shed tears. For once, he put on his cap showman aside to show his sensitivity. Soprano appreciated that he split the armor and rediscovered it. "I think this young man is very touching. It is a real beautiful reappropriation of a young man of 20 years", said Julien Clerc.

pledge : I promise you, by Johny Hallyday

His soulful voice allowed him to stand out at every stage of The Voice 8. And for this first live show, he has launched a big challenge: to resume I promise you, by Johnny Hallyday. His mother, whom he is very close to, likes this tube a lot, so he wished to do him honor. "I want her to know that she is all my strength", he explained in tears.

As usual, Gage hit the mark. His desire to pay a nice tribute to his mother was that the emotion was at the rendezvous. On the technical side, he proved that he had a bottle. Its accuracy and authenticity have been noticed. Soprano appreciated that he sang in French and managed his stress. "I hope your mom loved it", concluded his coach.

Soprano Talents chosen by the public are Clement and Gage. Soprano decides to keep Vay. Mayeul & Skam Talk is eliminated.

TEAM JULIEN CLERC

Laureen : Ta Marinière Hoshi

Laureen is a real interpreter. This is particularly what seduced his coach. For this new challenge, she chose the title Ta Marinière Hoshi. Julien Clerc insisted that she had to pronounce the words perfectly. The young woman has therefore paid attention to his diction once on the set.

After playing some notes on the piano, she got up to continue her show. Energy and accuracy were once again at the rendezvous. "She did it really well. Thanks for the smile at the end. (…) I told her that if she could slip a little smile it would be great. In any case it was great", said his coach.

Leonard : Fever from Peggy Lee

At the end of his duet with Clémentine on He was playing the upright piano of Michel Berger for France Gall, Leonard was retained by his coach during the battles. For the bonus, he set himself a challenge by choosing Fever by Peggy Lee to highlight her voice, spontaneity and authenticity.

The young man was very much in the demonstration to offer a beautiful show. He showed several palettes of his voice. His coach had a smile, so it was a good sign. He gave everyone hot on the set. Julien Clerc told him that he had done well to choose this song, rather than the one he had proposed (My preference). "You all embarked us", said Mika.

Theophile Renier : The black Eagle from Barbara

Theophile won The Voice Belgium in 2017. And he was planning to repeat the feat in France. His goal for the first prime was clearly to seduce the audience with The black Eagle from Barbara. A title he has redone in his own way to stand out. He also wanted to put his heart on stage.

Theophile Renier has bet everything on his grain of voice. Smile to the lips, he delivered a powerful performance. "You marvelously sang well", said Jenifer.It's a difficult song to interpret. He revisited that in his own way. It was important that he do it in strength and without shouting. I thank him for doing it. This song flew away like the black eagle", said his coach.

Pierre Danaë : Little Marie Francis Cabrel proved that he was as good in French as in English.

Pierre is an outstanding musician and singer. Julien Clerc was seduced by his voice signature. He challenged her after his win at battles : sing a song in French. It is Little Marie Francis Cabrel he chose to hope to access the second premium. His coach advised him to focus on what he was singing.

Armed with his guitar, Pierre Danae proved that he sang in both French and English. Proud of him, his coach said that this benefit had done him good. He discovered a new facet of his Talent that he greatly appreciated.

The talents of Julien Clerc chosen by the public are Leonard and Pierre Danaë. Julien Clerc decides to keep Laureen. Theophile Renier is eliminated.

Team summary at the end of premium :

Jenifer's team: Poupie, Sidoine, Leona Winter

Mika's Team: Gjon's Tears, Whitney, London Loko

Soprano team: Clément, Vay, Gage (stolen from Mika)

Julien Clerc's team: Laureen, Leonard, Pierre Danaë

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