After the Night 3 Battles aired and fans grew furious over Reba McEntire’s decision to eliminate him, The Voice contestant Manny Costello finally broke his silence with a heartfelt message on Instagram and what he said left fans even more emotional, flooding the comments with love, faith, and regret.

The country singer and proud girl dad was eliminated after going head-to-head with teammate Leyton Robinson in a stunning duet of Chris Stapleton’s “Think I’m In Love With You.” The performance was praised by all four coaches, who called it one of the best battles of the season.

Reba ultimately chose Leyton as the winner, explaining that she wanted to give her “songs that challenge her” and believed she would “rise to the occasion.” Despite Michael Bublé nearly hitting his steal button, Manny was sent home — a decision that sparked outrage among The Voice viewers.

But after days of silence, Manny returned to social media with a humble and faith-filled message.

“What a WILD ride!” he wrote on Instagram. “So blessed to be a part of this show and forever grateful for the people it has put in my life. Praise God — through Him and Him alone is all this possible.

Congratulations to my partner @leytonrobinsonn — you crushed it! Can’t wait to see your next episode.

HUGE thanks to all of you who have supported me on my journey. I’m overwhelmed, to say the least.

This is just the beginning — we’re only getting started…”

His post immediately drew hundreds of emotional comments from fans, who praised his humble spirit and powerful voice and once again called out Reba’s decision.

“You should have won! You’re so talented — the texture of your voice is so unique,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Wow. YOU 100% WON THAT”

Dozens of others echoed similar sentiments:

“You got robbed. Keep going.”

“One of those moments we watch the judges let the best singer walk off the stage.”

“Can’t wait to watch you soar!! They really messed up on this one!”

“You are one of a kind! This is only the beginning, friend!”

Many fans also admired Manny for giving credit to his faith. “Very glad to see you give credit to God, man! So much love — God bless you and your family,” one supporter commented.

Others hoped for a possible comeback later in the competition, using hashtags like #BringMannyBack and #TeamManny.

Despite his elimination, fans continue to celebrate his voice and humility, calling him “a star in the making.” As one commenter summed it up perfectly:

“What a bittersweet feeling knowing you should’ve made it so much further, but also knowing this is only the beginning for you. Can’t wait to hear what you have in store for the future.”