# Kelly Clarkson & Riley Green Double-Steal Showdown

> Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green compete to steal Kayleigh Mathews and Lillie Kolich after their 'Girl Crush' battle on The Voice.
- Title: Kelly Clarkson & Riley Green Double-Steal Showdown · Billboard
- Summary: Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green compete to steal Kayleigh Mathews and Lillie Kolich after their 'Girl Crush' battle on The Voice. Kelly Clarkson and Riley…
- Keywords: kelly clarkson, riley green, the voice, kayleigh mathews, lillie kolich, girl crush, battle rounds, season 30, Kelly, Clarkson, Riley, Green
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/culture/tv-film/the-voice-double-steal-kayleigh-mathews-lillie-kolich-girl-crush-1236359827
- Author: Gil Kaufman
- Published: 2026-10-13T17:30:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kelly clarkson, riley green, the voice, kayleigh mathews, lillie kolich, girl crush, battle rounds, season 30
## Battle Rounds Showdown
Kayleigh Mathews and Lillie Kolich performed 'Girl Crush' on The Voice Battle Rounds on Oct. 12, 2026.
## Duet Performance Details
Mathews opened with confident vocals while Kolich traded lines, showcasing vocal prowess without upstaging.
## Coach Reactions
Kelly Clarkson praised both for their master-class performance, leaning toward Mathews but saying both deserve the finale.

> Kayleigh you just have such a huge presence but your range is incredible it was like a master-class man
## Riley Green's Stance
Riley Green wanted to steal Mathews, joking about his cowboy hat and promising to win the competition.

> Look i know what you're wanting to do he's wearing a cowboy hat i own cowboy hats i just wear them at my ranch right here
## Queen Latifah's Choice
Queen Latifah chose Lillie Kolich, praising her unique vocal style and harmonies.

> Boy did you rise to the occasion and boy did you make this your own
## Steal Buzzer
Kelly Clarkson hit the steal buzzer to claim Mathews after Green also wanted to steal her.

> I hit first i have won a competition i promise you i can do it i think you should pick me
## Next Episode
The Voice airs tonight (Oct. 13) to reveal who Mathews picks for the season finale.
## Key takeaway

Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green both stole Kayleigh Mathews and Lillie Kolich during The Voice Battle Rounds after their 'Girl Crush' performance.