Not Niall Horan, one coach exclaimed, as Texas A&M student Aiden Ross delivered a performance that left the judges speechless. The latest episode of The Voice Season 28 Knockouts, airing November 3, featured a head-to-head showdown between Aiden and fellow Team Niall member Liam Von Elbe.

Liam showcased his talents with The Fray’s “Over My Head (Cable Car),” impressing the coaches with his controlled tone and storytelling ability. But Aiden, who had already made waves this season with a 4-chair turn in the Blind Auditions and a previous Knockout win over Ava Nat, took the stage with Billie Eilish’s “when the party’s over.” Every note, phrasing, and range choice was executed with precision, leaving viewers and coaches in awe.

Reba McEntire called the pairing “entertaining” and praised both contestants: “Liam, your vocal is great, your tone is wonderful. Aiden, your range is crazy.” Michael Bublé admitted, “That was captivating… your performances were so good I threw my pen at Niall.”

Snoop Dogg gushed, “Liam, you are growing and growing. You sounded bigger and better, getting more movement and showmanship… Aiden, when you was singin’, I was stuck like a dump truck. It put me in a trance… the way you sing, the way you handled that record, you sound like you could win The Voice.”

Even Niall Horan himself admitted he was at a loss for words: “For the first time in my life, I’ve got nothing to say. Aiden, it’s a masterclass what you did there… you make great choices. Liam, I’m just so proud of you; the story you’ve had and the growth you’ve shown.”

Fans flooded social media with praise for both singers, sharing their awe at the performances. Many were stunned by Aiden’s control, range, and emotional delivery, calling it “masterclass” and predicting he could win the season.

Viewers also praised Liam’s storytelling and pure tone, noting the heart and soul in his performance. Comments highlighted the intensity of the Knockout battle, with fans marveling at Aiden hitting challenging notes in the original key, and others describing Liam’s rendition as emotionally moving and unforgettable.

Some of the reactions included fans noting that Aiden’s versatility, clean runs, and subtle stylistic changes made him “a star in the making,” while others applauded Liam’s “pure, beautiful, and heartfelt” singing. Fans described themselves as “stuck in a trance” during Aiden’s performance and emotionally moved by Liam’s storytelling. Many expressed sadness that one of the talented singers had to go home due to this season’s no Steals, no Saves rule.

This season’s Knockouts come with high stakes: the loser of each pairing goes home. After the performances, Aiden Ross was declared the winner, advancing to the Playoffs and maintaining his frontrunner status.

The updated teams now stand as follows:

TEAM BUBLÉ: Jack Austin, Jazz McKenzie, Marty O’Reilly, Max Chambers, Rob Cole, Teo Ramdel, Trinity
TEAM REBA: Aaron Nichols, Aubrey Nicole, Austin Gilbert, Conrad Khalil, Cori Kennedy, Peyton Kyle, Ryan Mitchell
TEAM NIALL: Aiden Ross, Ava Nat, DEK of Hearts, Dustin Dale Gaspard, Kayleigh Clark, Kirbi
TEAM SNOOP: Carolina Rodriguez, Lauren Anderson, Mindy Miller, Ralph Edwards, Toni Lorene, Yoshihanaa

Fans eager to see who will move forward can tune into The Voice at a new time, 9 p.m. ET/PT, Monday nights for a one-hour episode of the Knockouts.