John Legend made his debut on season 16 of
John Legend made his debut on The Voice on Monday, but his fellow coaches weren’t going to let the new guy join the team without some good old-fashioned ribbing!
On the first audition of season 16’s first episode, Legend turned his chair for country-tinged crooner Gyth Rigdon, along with Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton, but immediately found himself blocked from coaching the young singer.
« They don’t want us to be together! » Legend exclaimed to Rigdon, who sang the oft-covered Mentor Williams tune « Drift Away » for his audition song. « How am I the first person blocked? »
The young hopeful said country music was a root for him, but he also loves pop music and sings a lot of soul. « Too bad John didn’t [turn] — Oh, you did! » Shelton joked, revealing himself to be the first blocker of the season.
« We’re gonna call him ‘Block’ Shelton, » Legend fired back.
