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Ariana Grande can't stop crying during first live 'Voice' results show

As 20 artists went down to just 13 on The Voice Tuesday night, first time coach Ariana Grande was having a hard time with the eliminations. In fact, Ariana's eyes began to water before host Carson Daly even revealed who America saved from her team.

From Team Ariana, America saved father-son duo Jim and Sasha Allen and Holly Forbes. So, when it came down to Bella DeNapoli, Raquel Trinidad and Ryleigh Plank, that's when Ariana realized the tough decision she was going to have to make.

“I don't know how this possibly could have happened,” gasped Ariana, audibly, dramatically choking back sobs. “I just… I mean, everyone is equally, I don't have any idea what to say. You all are so brilliant, and the most incredible vocalists and human beings I've had the privilege of getting to know and work with. I will be here as a friend and a mentor if you want. I'm a Facetime away everyday forever. I love you all so much and respect you forever. Oh my God, this is hell! I love you so, so, so, so much.”

Ultimately, Ariana ended up saving Ryleigh and, later in the show, it was revealed that Bella would perform in the wildcard instant save. Meanwhile, Ariana crying caused Arianators on Twitter to also cry Tuesday.

However, in the end, Ariana had no tears left to cry when she said goodbye to Bella, as Team Kelly's 14-year-old artist Hailey Mia, the youngest in the competition, secured the final spot in the Top 13.

"I just love you so much," Ariana told Bella. "Getting to know you, and work with you, throughout this process has been such an incredible gift. Your sense of artistry is just so sharp. You know so clearly who you are, and you put that into every performance. That's something you can't teach, you know? Labels can't develop that. That's something that has to come from the person and the artist and that is something that you have other than having a phenomenal gift of a voice. I just cherish these moments together, and I love you and this has been such an honor. Like Blake said, let's sing together, please. Like he said, I'll put you in a venue. I don't know which one, but I'll call one, I'll find one."

Video transcript

CARSON DALY: Our brand new coach, Ariana Grande, whose first live show was last night, and I know how tough this moment is for you, Ari. You are so vested in your team. You can see the emotions on your face.

KYLIE MAR: 20 artists went down to just 13 on The Voice Tuesday night. And first time coach, Ariana Grande, was having a hard time with the eliminations. In fact, Ariana's eyes began to water before host Carson Daly even revealed who America saved from her team.

ARIANA GRANDE: I don't know how this possibly could have happened. I just-- I mean, everyone is equally as-- I don't have any idea what to say.

KYLIE MAR: From team Ariana, America saved father son duo Jim and Sasha Allen and Holly Forbes. So when it came down to Bella, Raquel, and Riley, that's when Ariana realized the tough decision she was going to have to make.

ARIANA GRANDE: I love you all so much and respect you forever. Oh my God, this is-- Oh my God, this is hell.

CARSON DALY: All right. Take a-- take a breath.

ARIANA GRANDE: I love you so so so so much. Oh my gosh. The person I'm going to take with me to the next round is Riley.

KYLIE MAR: Ariana ended up saving Riley, and later in the show, it was revealed that Bella would perform in the wildcard instant save. Meanwhile, Ariana crying caused Arianators on Twitter to also cry Tuesday, like, this person who tweeted, Ariana is already sobbing. I'm literally crying over here. But in the end, Ariana had no tears left to cry when she said goodbye to Bella as teen Kelly's 14-year-old artist, Haley Mia, the youngest in the competition, secured the final spot in the top 13.

ARIANA GRANDE: I love you and this has been such an honor and like Blake said, let's sing together. Please. Like-- like he said, I'll put you in a venue. I don't know which one, but I'll call one. I'll find one.