Doppelgänger alert!The Voicefans and judges freaked out Monday night when 35-year-old Steven Memmolo took the stage because of his natural R&B croon — and his shocking resemblance toBen Affleck. The Bostonian serenaded the room with The Classic IV’s “Spooky” during the reality show’s blind auditions.When he finished, the audience erupted in cheers, andKelly Clarksonexclaimed, “Oh my gosh, you’re white! I didn’t see that coming! Holy, wow!”Adam Levinethen cut in: “I swear it would be as ifBen Affleckcould sing likeAretha Franklin.”Jennifer Hudsonadded, “Ain’t it strange?” whileBlake Sheltonlaughed.Memmolo then shared that he’s told often he looks like the two-time Oscar winner, 46, including “a couple times” that same day. Clarkson, 36, quipped back, “I getJ.Loall the time. It’s so hard,” before telling the contestant, “I really just want you to go ‘I’m Batman.’ ”Next, Levine, 39, and Clarkson debated the merits ofMichael Keaton‘s interpretation of the iconic superhero over Affleck’s, and then the lookalike decided on theMaroon 5singer as his coach.Desiree Navarro/WireImage“At this point, I feel like I’ve seen it all, and every once in a while, a Steve happens,” Levine said. “You’re really special dude, and I love that song, too.” Hudson, 37, added, “You felt it in your spirit. … What attracted me was your vocal approach and maturity. It was dope and amazing.”RELATED VIDEO: Adam Levine’s Daughter Dusty Stars in Maroon 5’s New Music Video — Along withJ. Loand More CelebsMemmolo’s selection is a testament to Levine’s coaching prowess, which he didn’t expect to ever display,he told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview published Monday.The coaches tell all in PEOPLE’s new special edition,15 Seasons of The Voice,available now on Amazonand wherever magazines are sold.“I was this single dude who never thought about helping anybody with their career because I was too hyper-focused on my own,” he said in PEOPLE’s15 Seasons of The Voicespecial edition.Levine also shared that the most profound thing he learned on the show came early on, when he realized he had an area of expertise.“I kind of had to grow up a little bit,” the father of two said, “and do a job and provide a service for other people and teach them things I knew and play this crazy game.”
Doppelgänger alert!
The Voicefans and judges freaked out Monday night when 35-year-old Steven Memmolo took the stage because of his natural R&B croon — and his shocking resemblance toBen Affleck. The Bostonian serenaded the room with The Classic IV’s “Spooky” during the reality show’s blind auditions.
When he finished, the audience erupted in cheers, andKelly Clarksonexclaimed, “Oh my gosh, you’re white! I didn’t see that coming! Holy, wow!”Adam Levinethen cut in: “I swear it would be as ifBen Affleckcould sing likeAretha Franklin.”
Jennifer Hudsonadded, “Ain’t it strange?” whileBlake Sheltonlaughed.
Memmolo then shared that he’s told often he looks like the two-time Oscar winner, 46, including “a couple times” that same day. Clarkson, 36, quipped back, “I getJ.Loall the time. It’s so hard,” before telling the contestant, “I really just want you to go ‘I’m Batman.’ ”
Next, Levine, 39, and Clarkson debated the merits ofMichael Keaton‘s interpretation of the iconic superhero over Affleck’s, and then the lookalike decided on theMaroon 5singer as his coach.
Desiree Navarro/WireImage
“At this point, I feel like I’ve seen it all, and every once in a while, a Steve happens,” Levine said. “You’re really special dude, and I love that song, too.” Hudson, 37, added, “You felt it in your spirit. … What attracted me was your vocal approach and maturity. It was dope and amazing.”
RELATED VIDEO: Adam Levine’s Daughter Dusty Stars in Maroon 5’s New Music Video — Along withJ. Loand More Celebs
Memmolo’s selection is a testament to Levine’s coaching prowess, which he didn’t expect to ever display,he told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview published Monday.
The coaches tell all in PEOPLE’s new special edition,15 Seasons of The Voice,available now on Amazonand wherever magazines are sold.
“I was this single dude who never thought about helping anybody with their career because I was too hyper-focused on my own,” he said in PEOPLE’s15 Seasons of The Voicespecial edition.
Levine also shared that the most profound thing he learned on the show came early on, when he realized he had an area of expertise.
“I kind of had to grow up a little bit,” the father of two said, “and do a job and provide a service for other people and teach them things I knew and play this crazy game.”
source: people.com
