The one battle on The Voice last night everyone can't stop talking about

Cape Town – The Voice SA kicked off the second phase of the competition last night. 

Talent from the same team were paired to Battle it out for one spot. (Read more here)

The one battle on everyone's lips was Armand Joubert and Samantha Leonard from #TeamKaren.

The pair performed a show stopping duel of The Darkness’s, I Believe In A Thing Called Love.

As both Armand and Samantha displayed what Karen called “an insane vocal range”, she wanted to test their entertainment value. 

Initially, Samantha lacked some confidence when co-coach Emo Adams joined Karen to prepare them for their Battle, but a pep talk did the trick. 

Samantha’s boosted confidence coupled with Armand’s natural ability made for one of the most epic Battles of the night. “That was war! It was absolutely incredible, like something out of a movie… POWER!” Lira exclaimed.  

None of the coaches could give Karen advice on what to do, but due to the immense progress that she demonstrated, Karen chose Samantha as her winner, much to Samantha’s utter shock.  Luckily, Bobby felt that a talent like Armand’s couldn’t leave the show and opted to steal him for his team. 

ICYMI watch the battle here:

The coaches weren't the only ones blown away by their performance. 

Here's how viewers reacted on Twitter:

Great battle, great choice, great steal! #TheVoiceSA @karenzoid just knows how to put stuff together. #respect

— MonaBrown01 (@MonaBrown01) April 2, 2017

Sam & Armand???? wow, what a battle!????#TheVoiceSA

— Mecayla (@Mecayla13) April 2, 2017

@Samanth32211880 @karenzoid @VoiceSA @MNet Wow Samantha .... you really whacked it to them .... congrats on winning the battle. Well done Armand for getting stolen ... was awesome

— Bruce MacMillan (@brucem_mc) April 3, 2017

That battle between Samantha and Armand guys ?? Beyond incredible ????????? @VoiceSA #TheVoiceSA

— NickyRossouw '??? (@NickyMRossouw) April 2, 2017

Wow #TeamKaren that was an awesome battle there #TheVoiceSA

— Niesie Selassie (@MsNiesie) April 2, 2017

The other singers who survived this week’s Battles are chemical engineer Marco Basson (23), honours graduate Zee Gqamana (23) from Grahamstown, stylish Lindo Sithole (22) from Pietermaritzburg and Tender Mavundla (35) from Port Shepstone. 

Tune in to M-Net (DStv 101) at 17:30 on Sunday for more Battles!