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The Voice of Germany coaches clash during Battle decisions
The Voice of Germany coaches argued during the Battles, where contestants compete for places in their teams.
Shirin David questioned whether fellow coaches were choosing contestants strategically, after Rea Garvey challenged Nico Santos over his decisions.
Santos said he had not known how well the performers would do, and he selected three of four contestants after two performances.
Dozy Jane advanced from a Battle against Butch Williams after the Fantas chose her.
Guest judge Giovanni Zarrella named Shirin the Battle of the Night, giving her a third trophy.
The argument gave way to a shared dance at the end of the evening.
The coaches on The Voice of Germany clashed during the Battles over how Nico Santos made his team decisions.
Shirin David questioned whether coaches were planning their choices strategically, while Santos said he did not know how well the contestants would perform.
Michi Beck and Smudo chose Dozy Jane over Butch Williams after their performance of Prince’s When Doves Cry.
Santos kept three of four contestants after two Battles.
Guest judge Giovanni Zarrella named Shirin the winner of the Battle of the Night, and a group dance later eased the tension.
- Who
- The Voice of Germany coaches Shirin David, Nico Santos, Rea Garvey, Michi Beck and Smudo, with guest judge Giovanni Zarrella.
- What
- Coaches clashed during Battle decisions, including a dispute over whether choices were being made strategically.
- When
- Friday evening. The article was published on October 30, 2026.
- Where
- On The Voice of Germany. A more specific location is not stated.
- Why
- Rea Garvey questioned Nico Santos’s decision process, prompting Shirin David to ask whether the coaches planned their choices in advance.
Shirin David
Nico Santos and Rea Garvey
Decision-making
Shirin David
David questioned whether the coaches were planning their choices strategically and said they should judge contestants by their performances.
Nico Santos and Rea Garvey
Rea said he had only asked a question; Santos said he did not know how good the contestants were until they performed.
Michi Beck and Smudo’s contestants Butch Williams and Dozy Jane performed When Doves Cry.
The Fantas chose Dozy Jane to advance to the next round.
After two Battles, Nico Santos kept three of four contestants, prompting questions from Rea Garvey and Shirin David.
Giovanni Zarrella named Shirin David the Battle of the Night winner, and the coaches later danced together.
- Contestants in the Fantas’ Battle
- Butch Williams, 67; Dozy Jane, 35
- Battle song
- When Doves Cry by Prince
- Fantas’ choice
- Dozy Jane advanced
- Nico Santos’s selection
- Three of four contestants
- Battle of the Night
- Shirin David, selected by guest judge Giovanni Zarrella
- Publication
- Bild, October 30, 2026, 23:05 UTC
What people are saying
You are two such incredible artists. Why do you look so unhappy?
Does that mean you plan everything from the start or what?
I didn’t know! I didn’t know how good they were.
I’m only a guest here!