Vocea României: Confrontation stage leads to high ratings and coach criticism

The Confrontation stage of the singing competition Vocea României achieved top television ratings, securing a 24.2% market share and 7.3 rating points among the 20 to 60 age demographic. During the broadcast, 11 contestants successfully advanced to the next stage of the competition.

The episode featured significant tension between coaches. Tudor Chirilă faced criticism from colleagues Horia Brenciu and Smiley regarding a duet performed by contestants Francoise Manuel and Eduard Cotoară. Brenciu compared the rendition of the song ‘Oameni’ to a karaoke performance, while Smiley described the performance as ‘strange in places’. Chirilă accepted responsibility for the outcome, noting that the moment did not meet his expectations.