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Surprise Twist Backfires on The Voice: Host's Callback Card Fails to Save Standout Artist
30 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Unique artist Justin Jenks fails to impress The Voice coaches despite innovative audition
- Host Carson Daly's new "Callback Card" power unable to save Jenks from elimination
- Coaches admit they initially thought Jenks was a duet, not a solo performer
In the current 28th season of The Voice, airing in the 2025 TV schedule, the show introduced a new twist - host Carson Daly was given a "Carson Callback" card to save deserving artists who failed to impress the coaches during the Blind Auditions.
Just last week, Daly used this power to bring back artist Ryan Mitchell, who was invited to audition again and secured a spot on Reba McEntire's team. However, this past Monday, the Callback card was unable to save another standout performer, 32-year-old Justin Jenks.
Jenks put a unique spin on the Marcy Playground hit "Sex and Candy," but his innovative vocals failed to entice any of the coaches to turn their chairs. Coaches Michael Bublé and Niall Horan admitted they initially thought Jenks was part of a duet, not a solo artist. Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg even thought Jenks was a woman based on his high-pitched delivery.
Ultimately, despite Daly's new power to save artists, Jenks was unable to secure a spot on a team. Fans are now left hoping Jenks will return in a future season of The Voice to showcase his talent once more.
