The Top 12 on The Voice Season 11 have lost one of the best competitors and great singer Sa'Rayah.
BuddyTV had a conference call with Sa'Rayah, where she shared her feelings about competing against Aaron Gibson one more time, the differences between Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus' coaching styles and her plans for the future. Also, does she blame Miley for her elimination?
Sa'Rayah was the part of two teams during her time on The Voice. First, her coach was Miley Cyrus and then she was stolen by Alicia Keys.
On the question about their differences as coaches, Sa'Rayah responded, "The purpose that Miley served for me was ... that first song I was able to do with Aaron, that was something that was outside my comfort zone and I had to rise to the occasion because the song was really more flattering for Aaron's voice."
It turned out that she had a better connection with Alicia. Sa'Rayah said, "She saw something great in me, she saw light and love, and that's what she's all about. ... I feel like I had a greater connection with Alicia Keys the entire time than I ever could have had with Miley because I didn't spend enough time there."
As for eliminations in The Voice Season 11, voting for the Instant Save happens on Twitter. So, the coaches use their large number of followers to get votes for their candidates. Sa'Rayah thinks that Miley's influence put her at a disadvantage because of her influence on Twitter and she knew right away what she will be the one to go home.
"I felt like I knew I was leaving," she shared. "And the reason I say that is because of who [Aaron's] coach is. Miley Cyrus -- and I'm just going to be totally open here -- has a huge following."
But it wasn't the first time she had to compete against Aaron for the Instant Save. During the Battle Rounds, when Sa'Rayah was still on Miley's team, she and Aaron were paired up. Miley ended up choosing Aaron, and Alicia stole Sa'Rayah.
Sa'Rayah explained that it was like a deja vu moment happening for her. She added that she wouldn't mind if she was going to lose the battle from Aaron because the pair of them establish a pretty great relationship and a true love for one another. What's interesting here is that they build their relationship during the times they were up against one another for Battles.
Fans can hope that Sa'Rayah and Aaron will stay friends for a long time. But, many fans were disappointed because Sa'Rayah was eliminated.
So, what do you think, should Aaron have been sent home instead? Do you think Miley Cyrus' online influence swayed the decision?
The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC.
