Adam Levine Says Queen Latifah Has the ‘Best Team’ After She Beats Him in Battle for 4-Chair Turn on “The Voice”

**Queen Latifah Makes Impressive Debut as Coach on The Voice with Contestant Chari**

In a recent episode of NBC’s popular singing competition, *The Voice*, Queen Latifah showcased her skills as a rookie coach, successfully winning over talented contestant Chari during her blind audition. The episode, which aired on 28th September, featured Chari delivering a captivating performance of “Get Here,” which earned her the approval of all four judges.

Chari, a 31-year-old surgical technologist, enchanted the audience and coaches alike, receiving immediate chair turns from Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Queen Latifah. Each coach scrambled to convince Chari to join their team, but ultimately, she opted for Latifah, revealing playful reasons behind her choice.

Despite Latifah’s newness to coaching on the show, her enthusiasm was evident. “When I was asked to be a coach on this show, I prayed about it,” Latifah shared in a confessional segment. “That I can be helpful to someone that is so amazing and deserves to be seen in front of the world.” Her heartfelt commitment resonated with both Chari and viewers.

Levine, the frontman for Maroon 5 and a veteran on the show, expressed his disappointment at losing Chari to Latifah, but acknowledged her strong start. “Queen Latifah’s team is stacked. She came to play — she’s a gamer,” he remarked, praising his fellow coach’s competitive spirit. At 47, Levine’s experience shone through as he recognised the caliber of Latifah’s selection.

During her audition, Chari’s rendition of “Get Here” left a lasting impression. Coach Kelly Clarkson commended Chari’s talent, emphasizing that her presence was precisely the reason the competition exists. “You’re very talented and I cannot wait to see what you do on my team,” Clarkson said, clearly impressed.

As the battle for Chari escalated, Levine likened her potential to that of last season’s winner, Alexia Jayy, hinting at the classic traits needed to secure victory on the show. “There’s a classic thing that the winner of this show has to have. I believe that you could win the show. Come home,” he enthused, reinforcing his case for Chari’s inclusion in his team.

Latifah, for her part, made an earnest appeal, praising Chari’s ability to reinterpret a classic song with precision. “It’s scary when you start singing Oleta Adams because there’s such a reverence to her,” she explained. “But it takes a level of skill to take that song and make it your own.” Her genuine admiration for Chari’s talent was clear, adding weight to her pitch.

After considerable thought, Chari ultimately chose to join Latifah’s team. Backstage, she reflected on the tough decision, acknowledging Levine’s strong argument. “He was tugging at my heart strings,” she revealed, “But it’s just something about Queen Latifah in that silk press. I couldn’t say no to that silk press.”

With her choice made, enthusiasm surrounding Chari’s journey and Latifah’s inaugural coaching experience continues to mount. Fans of *The Voice* eagerly anticipate how this unique pairing will develop throughout the season.

*The Voice* airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes becoming available for streaming on Peacock the following day, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of this riveting competition. With rookies like Latifah entering the fray, the series promises an exciting season ahead.