Roxane Bruneau Faces Backlash After Eliminating Promising Contestant on The Voice

Roxane Bruneau, coach on the popular singing competition La Voix, has drawn criticism from viewers after eliminating Émile Dubois during the qualifying round on Sunday evening. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment with Bruneau’s decision, with some stating “Quebec is not proud of this decision,” according to comments on the singer’s Facebook page.

New Qualifying Round Format

The current season of La Voix features a new qualifying round, replacing the traditional Battle Songs. This format requires coaches to select only two of their six initial candidates to advance to the semi-final. Émile Dubois was eliminated after performing Sophie Grenier’s “Close Your Eyes,” with Bruneau choosing to keep Rosemarie Boivin and Anthony Prégent.

Fan Reaction

The decision sparked a wave of negative reactions online. Viewers questioned Bruneau’s choice, highlighting Dubois’ unique vocal talent. One Facebook user wrote, “Let Emile travel, it’s not your best move. Émile has a unique voice. I don’t understand your choice. But hey, you do things your way.”

Dubois’ Journey on The Voice

Émile Dubois, a 20-year-old who also plays hockey, initially impressed the coaches and audience during his blind audition with a rendition of Jacques Brel’s classic, “Amsterdam.” He continued to showcase his versatility in the duels, surpassing Zeina Abou-Jaoudé with his performance of Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender.” Many fans believed he was a strong contender to win the eleventh edition of the competition.

Future Eliminations

With three more candidates needing to be eliminated from each team in the upcoming episode of La Voix, viewers anticipate further controversial decisions from the coaches.