Kelly Clarkson in tears over 'Voice' contestant's finale performance: 'I needed that song'

Part one of the live Voice finale took place Monday night as the final five contestants took the stage performing their hearts out for the title of The Voice.

While all the performances were so good that some viewers had a hard time choosing their favorite, it's safe to say Kelly Clarkson was blown away the most by her own contestant, Desz, whose first performance of the night had her coach completely in tears.

"Um," Clarkson started before her voice broke. The coach had a hard time continuing as she shared, "I needed that song. I know you needed that song. And you did such a beautiful thing. Like, I know it's for the finale and everything, but everybody needs that message, right now and you're, hands down, the greatest vocalist I've ever worked with on this show. You're crazy talented. I'm so proud I get to be your coach."

Desz was also in tears during what turned out to be a very sweet and personal moment between the singer and her coach. In fact, viewers at home were crying as well, as most fans know Clarkson has had a particularly challenging and emotional year. In September, Clarkson admitted that her life "has been a little bit of a dumpster" since filing for divorce, and on Monday, one person tweeted the singer: "@kellyclarkson crying on #TheVoice saying she “needed that song” just broke me. Kelly, I know you probably won’t see this but I hope the world sees this and agrees that we are all behind you and giving you the biggest hug. We love you girl."

Video Transcript

DESZ (SINGING): Holy, holy ground. I'm talking [INAUDIBLE].

KYLIE MAR: Part one of the live "Voice" finale took place Monday night as the final five contestants took the stage performing their hearts out for the title of the Voice.

DESZ (SINGING): I'm waiting on a good year, a good week, a good minute. I'm reading affirmations till my higher self gets it. When the wind gets heavy, a spirit needs lifting to a better place. I'm reaching!

KYLIE MAR: And while all the performances were so good that some viewers had a hard time choosing their fave, it's safe to say Kelly Clarkson was blown away the most by her own contestant, Desz, whose first performance of the night had her coach completely in tears.

KELLY CLARKSON: Um, I needed that song.

DESZ: We needed that son.

KELLY CLARKSON: I know you needed that song. And you did such a beautiful thing. Like, I know it's for the finale and everything. But everybody needs that message right now.

KYLIE MAR: The sweet very personal moment between Kelly and Desz had viewers at home crying as well. As most fans know, Kelly has had a particularly challenging and overwhelming year. In September, Kelly admitted that her life has been a little bit of a dumpster. And on Monday, one person tweeted, "Kelly crying on "The Voice," saying she needed that song, just broke me. Kelly, I know you probably won't see this. But I hope the world sees this and agrees that we are all behind you and giving you the biggest hug. We love you, girl."

KELLY CLARKSON: You're hands-down the greatest vocalist I've ever worked with on this show. a crazy talented. I'm so proud I get to be your coach.