Sloane Simon’s latest The Voice performance wasn’t just a showcase of her powerful voice—it was an emotional tribute to her late father, leaving all four coaches visibly moved.
On Tuesday, November 26, during the playoffs round, Simon, 20, took the stage with a heartfelt rendition of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” Her performance brought the judges to tears, especially after Simon shared the heartbreaking news that her father had passed away in the days leading up to the show.
“I know how brave you are,” coach Michael Bublé said, his voice trembling with emotion. “I know you and your family are going through something… you just lost your dad.”
Despite the weight of her grief, Simon’s performance shone through, a reflection of the strength her father had instilled in her. “He told me I’d be crazy to turn back. So, I sang for him,” she shared, her words carrying the deep love and determination that fueled her stage presence.
The emotional moment didn’t stop there. As Sloane’s raw vulnerability filled the room, Snoop Dogg—usually known for his laid-back demeanor—stood up and wrapped her in a comforting hug. “The spirit of your father is telling me to give you a hug right now,” he said. “I’m so proud of you.”
For all the coaches, the moment was powerful. Bublé, although impressed by Simon’s bravery and talent, ultimately chose two other contestants to move on to the live shows, meaning Simon’s journey on The Voice ended there.
“No. 1, I love you. No. 2, I thought your performance was marvelous. No. 3, I know your dad must be so proud of you,” Bublé said. “You have no idea how highly I think of you. What you’ve done today is truly amazing.”
In a later one-on-one, Bublé reflected on Simon’s strength, noting, “It’s a testament to her strength that she’s here, and I have no idea how she found the inner strength to do what she did today.”
Earlier in the episode, Simon had shared the devastating news that her father’s oncologist had told the family that he only had “a couple days to a couple weeks left” to live. “It’s tough not being with my family, but he wants me to be here,” Simon said, her voice steady despite the immense pain she was enduring. “My mom, my sister, my brother—they all want me to be here, because this opportunity gives them something to be excited for, too.”
Simon’s resilience is all the more poignant considering her long history with loss. According to her The Voice bio, she began playing guitar at just eight years old, when her parents bought her an instrument to help her cope with her mother’s aggressive battle with spinal cancer. Although her mother went into remission, the cancer returned, and she recently underwent surgery. Around the same time, Simon’s father was diagnosed with late-stage cancer.
Despite her emotional performance, Bublé made the difficult decision to move forward with Sofronio Vasquez and Shye, though he expressed deep admiration for Simon’s strength. “I feel really lucky to have been chosen by them,” Simon said humbly, showing the same grace that had inspired the coaches.
As The Voice progresses, next week will see a musical legend join the stage—Sting, serving as a mega mentor for Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg’s teams, will return to help the finalists perform duets to his iconic songs. Contestants will pair up to perform classics like “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Fields of Gold,” all set to the unmistakable sounds of Sting’s bass.
The Voice continues to air Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, and episodes are available to stream on Peacock the following day.
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