NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 29, 2026 UTC
During the fourth night of blind auditions on The Voice, singer Saade delivered a performance of Raye's Oscar Winning Tears that prompted coaches Riley Green, Kelly Clarkson, and Queen Latifah to turn their chairs. According to American Songwriter, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine was the only coach who did not turn around for the 24-year-old artist, though he praised her vocals afterward. [1]
Country star Riley Green quickly ribbed Levine for missing out on the talented performer, calling him a dumb idiot and joking that he was sleeping during the song. Saade ultimately chose Kelly Clarkson as her coach, noting she grew up listening to her in Iran. [1]
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- “Dumb Idiot”: Riley Green Hilariously Shades Adam Levine for Missing Out on an Incredible ‘Voice’ Contestant — 2026-09-29T01:06:59+00:00