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'How did they let Caleb Sasser go?' 'The Voice' fans disappointed over singer's elimination and bad song choice

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Sarah Richards

Updated on March 27, 2026

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: Caleb Sasser from Team John Legend and Alison Albrecht from Team Reba McEntire were ruled out from '' Season 24 Knockouts.

However, fans were most furious when Caleb was eliminated without any steal.

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Caleb sang Nick Jonas' 'Jealous' during the Knockouts. Fans believe Caleb did not choose the right song. And, that's what led to his elimination.

However, fans believe Caleb has the potential to do better. Therefore, many were looking forward to a steal, especially from John as Caleb was in his team. Seeing no one press the steal button shocked the viewers.

One user commented on , "I can't believe John didn't save him and no one stole him... Sure, the song choice was bad, but his voice is amazing."

Another shocked fan wrote, "WHATT???? HE IS OUT???? THE SONGCHOICE WAS A MESS!!!!! HE IS SO TALENTED WTF."

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A fan said, "He did good with the song choice, but it doesn't match his voice. He would probably have gotten a steal with a different song choice because this performance sounded a bit karaoke-ish, sorry."

Another one claimed, "Caleb has a seriously good voice and they give him this silly song to sing?"

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A fan wrote on X, "I’m still trying to process how they let Caleb go the song choice was bad but he still did so good. Easily one of the best vocalists the season had." 

One fan shared, "How did Caleb not make it through, im absolutely dumbfounded by the judges on #TheVoice …incredible voice and singer, I just can’t understand it. What happened there?!?"

One claimed, "I'm so sad Caleb wasn't stolen."


I’m still trying to process how they let Caleb go😭😭 the song choice was bad but he still did so good. Easily one of the best vocalist’s the season had.

— Eli (@Eliizabethleong) November 7, 2023

 


How did Caleb not make it through, im absolutely dumbfounded by the judges on …incredible voice and singer, i just can’t understand it. What happened there?!?

— the.Shoe.freak (@The_Shoe_Freak) November 7, 2023

 


I'm so sad Caleb wasn't stolen

— The Jet Mrs.  (@TheJetMrsV91) November 7, 2023

 

Caleb Sasser singing in 'The Voice' Knockouts (NBC)
Caleb Sasser performs during 'The Voice' Knockouts (NBC)

Caleb Sasser won 'The Voice' Battles over Talakai

In the Battles, we saw Caleb competing with Talakai. Both sang their rendition of 'Too Good at Goodbyes' by Sam Smith. 

Talakai was dubbed John's "twin" by the coaches in the show. His elimination therefore left the coaches as well as the audience saddened.

But, Talaki was thankful to NBC for giving him an opportunity to present his skill on such a big stage.

'The Voice' Season 24 singer Talakai looked like coach John Legend's 'twin' (NBC)
'The Voice' Season 24 singer Talakai looked like coach John Legend's 'twin' (NBC)

'The Voice' Season 24: Who is Caleb Sasser?

The 27-year-old Caleb is a musical teacher hailing from North Carolina. Caleb seems to have dedicated his entire life to teaching and learning music.

As of now, he has released a 12-song CD named 'The Reflection of Her.' Caleb also released 'With You' this Summer.

He has worked with Alicia Keys at a concert and that seems to be Caleb's one of the biggest achievements in life. he has also collaborated with 'The Voice' and 'American Idol' star We Ani.

Caleb Sasser gets eliminated in 'The Voice' Knockouts (NBC)
Caleb Sasser gets eliminated in 'The Voice' Knockouts (NBC)

'The Voice' Season 24 airs on Mondays at 8 pm and Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on .

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