During the 10th anniversary season of in 2020, 22-year-old Nico Traut performed a cover of Nico Santos' hit song " Play With Fire " during the Blind Auditions . Key features of this performance include:
: Traut's rendition was so impressive that all four coaching teams—Mark Forster, Yvonne Catterfeld & Stefanie Kloss, Nico Santos, and Samu Haber & Rea Garvey—turned their chairs. During the 10th anniversary season of in 2020,
: Despite the connection with the song's original artist, Nico Traut ultimately chose to join Team Nico Santos after his successful audition. The performance aired in Episode 1 on October 8, 2020. The performance aired in Episode 1 on October 8, 2020
: Nico Santos, who was a main coach for the first time that season, was visibly shocked and excited to hear his own song being performed by such a talented contestant. 2020. : Nico Santos
: Critics and viewers described Traut's voice as elegant, "smoky," soulful, and powerful.