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00:00:00You ready?
00:00:06Please welcome to the Stayin' on the Showtime!
00:00:30What are you looking for today's auditions I want someone that wants to do this for a living that wants to do it forever
00:00:37There is no other choice someone who has everything we're looking for someone who's ready to go this year
00:00:42Could the next Australian I don't be standing right here. Oh, you never know
00:00:46We want diamonds in the rough ordinary people with extraordinary talent
00:00:51Is anyone here the next Australian Idol?
00:00:57This season feels massive we've already given out 12 golden tickets. We've got some real stars real artists
00:01:05It's the second week of the show and if you want a golden ticket, let me tell you you've got to show up swinging
00:01:11You've got to fight for these things
00:01:21I
00:01:23Look at this
00:01:45Gentlemen well done. That was so good
00:01:49Nothing to start the day off like a good bang. I say
00:02:06Hello, hello, how's it going really? Well, how about you? I'm well, it feels very surreal to be here
00:02:13Yeah, it's very bright isn't it. Yeah, it's flash
00:02:16It's like somehow you've woken up inside the television. I know hi. That's why so
00:02:22What is your name? Where are you from? My name is Cody James?
00:02:25I'm from a small town in Western Australia called Karratha. I know
00:02:31Man, there's there's nothing there. No, there's not. That's why I'm here
00:02:36I'm so proud of you kicking everybody's jazz
00:02:49What's the possibility of us catching something right now? There's a possibility. There's always a possibility
00:02:54When I explain to people where Karratha is I kind of just say it's in the middle of earth and broom
00:03:05It's kind of stuck in the middle kind of thing
00:03:08It's in the middle of nowhere really
00:03:11Karratha is just like this fantasy world
00:03:13When you turn around and get higher, higher, leave it all behind
00:03:19There's a lot of uh
00:03:20Pfft, pfft, pfft
00:03:22It's nearly went in my nose out of flies
00:03:25A lot of flies in Karratha if you can't tell
00:03:28Um
00:03:29The lifestyle in Karratha is very laid back
00:03:34Not a lot of music happening
00:03:37Extremely different to the city
00:03:40Oh, that's a good cast
00:03:44Yeah, I remember the first time that you realized and that we realized that you could sing in the car
00:03:50That's where you probably learned to sing properly was in the car
00:03:53Yeah, I know
00:03:57And dad writes your voice
00:03:58Yeah, I was actually in the stairwell before and um, he was like crying
00:04:03Oh really?
00:04:04Well, he was trying to hold back the tears. It sounds good in the stairwell
00:04:07I'm ready to be entertained. Let's bump in a mic
00:04:14I didn't know that they'd do this like, this little interchange bit
00:04:17I didn't see that on the TV
00:04:19No you don't
00:04:20No you don't
00:04:21Yeah
00:04:22So um, just before we start, what are you uh, gonna perform?
00:04:25Um, I'm singing uh, Vance Joy's Fire and the Flood
00:04:29Ah, great song
00:04:30And I chose this song because there's a specific line in the song where he says
00:04:35Anywhere I go, there you are
00:04:37And I feel like no matter where my idol journey takes me
00:04:40Like, I'll always be from Karratha and I'll always have that, like, in me
00:04:44So, yeah
00:04:45I'm ready
00:04:46It's really beautiful
00:04:47Beautiful thing you've seen, man
00:04:49Yeah, I really like you. Please be good
00:04:51I was only walking through your neighborhood
00:05:09Saw your light and honey in the cold
00:05:12Anywhere I go, there you are
00:05:14Anywhere I go, there you are
00:05:16Anywhere I go, there you are
00:05:18Anywhere I go, there you are
00:05:20I've been getting used to waking up with you
00:05:22I've been getting used to waking up with you
00:05:24I've been getting used to waking up here
00:05:27Anywhere I go, there you are
00:05:30Anywhere I go, there you are
00:05:32Anywhere I go, there you are
00:05:34There you are, there you are, there you are.
00:05:45You're the fire and the flood.
00:05:51And I always feel you in my blood.
00:05:57Everything is fine.
00:06:03When your head's resting next to mine, next to mine.
00:06:14I love him. I love him.
00:06:17You're the fire and the flood.
00:06:41Ooh-wee!
00:06:44Brother!
00:06:45Wow.
00:06:48You know, Cody, you truly have something to give.
00:06:51Your voice is a stunner.
00:06:53It's a great-sounding voice, man.
00:06:56And so unique.
00:06:57And it's yours.
00:07:00I watched that Gold Hunters show on TV where they're in Karratha
00:07:05and then someone just picks up this gigantic golden nugget.
00:07:08That's-that's what I see you as.
00:07:10No way.
00:07:11You are fantastic.
00:07:13This is why I love Idol.
00:07:15Cody's just hanging out in Karratha.
00:07:17I know, sitting in the red dirt.
00:07:19It's a bit like that.
00:07:20I mean, love Karratha, but you are an absolute superstar.
00:07:23Well, you need three yeses, so we're not sure how you're gonna go.
00:07:29No.
00:07:30Neither am I.
00:07:31Neither am I.
00:07:32Neither am I.
00:07:33I will give you your first yes, and I am thrilled that you showed up.
00:07:37Excellent, excellent, excellent.
00:07:39Hey Cody, don't change.
00:07:41Just stay that person.
00:07:43Because we're falling in love with you, and I'm sure Australia will too.
00:07:48It's a yes for me.
00:07:50Yeah, I love you, and Australia is gonna love you because that was incredible.
00:08:03Yes.
00:08:04Without a doubt.
00:08:06Well done, buddy.
00:08:07Thanks very much.
00:08:08Off you go.
00:08:09Go and celebrate.
00:08:10Go and try and digest that.
00:08:12We'll let you know what happens when we go to the golden ticket part.
00:08:15Thank you very much.
00:08:16Well done.
00:08:17You're welcome.
00:08:18Wow.
00:08:19What?
00:08:20What was that?
00:08:21I don't know.
00:08:23But it just got a lot tougher for everyone else in the room.
00:08:26I know.
00:08:27That's amazing.
00:08:28That was insane.
00:08:29That voice.
00:08:30I got excited for you.
00:08:31That voice.
00:08:32I got what you got, and I got like full body goosebumps, even in the beard.
00:08:35Even in the beard?
00:08:36Even in the hair.
00:08:37Oh!
00:08:38There's that smile.
00:08:39Yeah, I got three, yes.
00:08:40Yeah!
00:08:41I love that they come to the big smoke to chase the dreams.
00:08:55I love that.
00:08:56Yeah.
00:08:57Future.
00:08:58It's amazing.
00:08:59Congratulations.
00:09:00Go and celebrate.
00:09:02Go and celebrate, guys.
00:09:12Cody, our first singer in the waiting room.
00:09:15But soon, there's going to be a lot of competition down there for one of those golden tickets.
00:09:20I love the smell of Idol in the mornings.
00:09:33You've got the excitement, the nerves, the buzz.
00:09:36Yeah, it's all fun and games for now.
00:09:39But once they face the judges, it gets real.
00:09:42Hey, hey, hey!
00:09:43Hey!
00:09:44Oh, howdy!
00:09:45That is the entrance we want.
00:09:46What's your name?
00:09:47Wan-woo.
00:09:48What?
00:09:49Wan-woo!
00:09:50Wan-woo!
00:09:51Yeah!
00:09:52Wan-woo!
00:09:53I love it when someone walks in with confidence.
00:09:54What a great name.
00:09:55Named after my grandma.
00:09:56Thank goodness I wasn't named after my grandma.
00:09:58Her name was Sybil.
00:09:59But belief alone doesn't carry a tune.
00:10:00We need the voice to match.
00:10:01We need them to have their own style.
00:10:02You look like your Xena warrior princess.
00:10:04We need them to be confident.
00:10:05What do you do for a living?
00:10:06I'm a dancer.
00:10:07I can tell by that strike in here, babe.
00:10:08No, but you stand like one.
00:10:09Oh, thank you.
00:10:10You work, honey.
00:10:11Work, you know.
00:10:12Work, honey, yes.
00:10:13I love the confidence.
00:10:14We need them to want this.
00:10:15I'm very confident in who I am.
00:10:16Oh, we can see that.
00:10:17Yeah.
00:10:18Yeah.
00:10:19I love the confidence.
00:10:20I love the confidence.
00:10:21We need them to want this.
00:10:22I'm very confident in who I am.
00:10:23Oh, we can see that.
00:10:24Yeah.
00:10:25Yeah.
00:10:26Give me a chance and you won't be disappointed.
00:10:27That's all I can say.
00:10:28Okay.
00:10:29Let's do this.
00:10:30I could tell it wouldn't be long till he was with me.
00:10:33Yeah, me singing.
00:10:34I love rock and roll.
00:10:35So put another time in the jukebox, baby.
00:10:36I love rock and roll.
00:10:37Oh!
00:10:38Unless you absolutely blow this roof off.
00:10:39It just didn't quite get there.
00:10:40So it's just not your day.
00:10:41I'm going to say no.
00:10:42I'm going to say no.
00:10:43I'm going to do this.
00:10:44I'm going to do this.
00:10:45I'm going to do this.
00:10:46I'm going to do this.
00:10:47I'm going to do this.
00:10:48I'm going to do this.
00:10:49I'm going to do this.
00:10:50I'm going to do this.
00:10:51I'm going to do this.
00:10:52I'm going to do this.
00:10:53I'm going to do this.
00:10:54I'll do this.
00:10:55I will do this.
00:10:56I'll do it.
00:10:57I'll do it.
00:10:58I'll do it.
00:10:59I'll do it.
00:11:00I'll do it.
00:11:01I can't get there.
00:11:02So it's just not your day.
00:11:03I'm going to say no.
00:11:04I'm the question and jug of cos the answer.
00:11:08Hold me close boy,
00:11:10Cause I'm your tiny dancer.
00:11:11You make me shake it now.
00:11:13You're giving the f me eyes. Yeah, that was to me obviously not to you too. Well, they're beautiful. So honey
00:11:32I was looking I was like come on. I can see confidence
00:11:36I think the pool of talent that are coming through. It's just not there. It's a no from me
00:11:42But thank you
00:11:43When you're not here auditioning for Australian Idol, what do you do for a living? So I'm a waitress and I'm a student
00:11:49But you really you really want to be the next Australian. I really want to be the next Australian. I don't
00:11:58Love singing shower toilet bedroom. I'm telling y'all
00:12:06Music is in my soul in my burns is in my heart. It's in my stomach. It's in my mouth
00:12:10It's in my teeth. It's in my ears. It's everywhere music. It's just
00:12:13Yeah
00:12:17When I was young I always dreamed of being a star being on stage being in front of millions of people or looking at me
00:12:25So I think I will be out there. I'll be given all of this all of that. Yeah, that's what I'm here to do
00:12:32Will I be bringing it? Hell yeah
00:12:36Dinner is ready. I was born right after the Liberian Civil War. We came here seeking
00:12:42Change seeking a better life. What my mom says is I'm a miracle baby. I'm like her success
00:12:48My middle name is it's literally success. Are you gonna? Yeah, but you always eat the littlest. Why do you do that?
00:12:55I love my mom. She's a very strong woman. She's literally our African Titan and mom usually eats last
00:13:00My mom wasn't able to come sir. I am dedicating my performance to my mom today. She is my number one fan
00:13:08And just believe in yourself that you can do it. Thanks mom. My mom is my everything
00:13:13I just really really really want to be like I'm making you proud
00:13:18What are you gonna perform? I am singing man. I feel like a woman by Shania
00:13:24My own little twist on it. Yeah, okay. What sort of vibe of you think Amy Winehouse
00:13:30Sing a singer? Okay, one woo one woo. Okay when you're ready. Good luck. Thank you
00:13:43Let's go girls
00:13:48I'm going out tonight
00:13:50I'm feeling all right
00:13:52Gonna let it all hang out
00:13:56Gonna make some noise
00:13:58I really raise my voice
00:14:00Yeah, I'm gonna screw the child
00:14:08No inhibitions
00:14:10Make no conditions
00:14:12Get a little out of line
00:14:14I ain't gonna act politically correct
00:14:18I only wanna have a good time
00:14:20I only wanna have a good time
00:14:22If you hang out
00:14:24The best thing about being old man
00:14:26Oh, man
00:14:28Is the prerogative to have a little fun, yeah
00:14:30Oh, oh, oh
00:14:32Go totally crazy
00:14:34Skip
00:14:36Get on my lady
00:14:38Make shirts, shorts, girls
00:14:40Oh, oh, oh
00:14:42Really go out, yeah
00:14:44Do it in style
00:14:46Oh, oh, oh, oh, in on the action, feel the attraction.
00:14:51Color my hat, do what I did.
00:14:53Oh, oh, oh, I want to be free and to feel the way I feel.
00:15:00Man, I feel like a woman.
00:15:05Yeah.
00:15:06Ah, ah, yeah, yeah.
00:15:08Can't you feel it?
00:15:10I feel like a woman.
00:15:14Wow.
00:15:15Good, good, good.
00:15:16Wicked.
00:15:18Loves it.
00:15:19Loves it.
00:15:20Man, that's cool as I love it.
00:15:22We don't have anyone like you.
00:15:24They come, they're great, or they come and they're not great.
00:15:28And then there's you.
00:15:30Marshall, what did you think?
00:15:31I think that was a good performance.
00:15:33My only criticism is I'd watch your pitch and your intonation.
00:15:37Did you feel?
00:15:38How did that feel?
00:15:39Tell me how that felt.
00:15:40It was a bit shaky.
00:15:41Like, I could feel the nerves coming through, but I wanted to power through it, but I understand
00:15:44exactly what you're saying.
00:15:45Yeah.
00:15:46See, that's the trick you power through, eh, Amy?
00:15:47Yeah.
00:15:48Yeah.
00:15:49I didn't hear any nerves.
00:15:50I thought I was watching a superstar.
00:15:54Did you arrange that?
00:15:55Yes.
00:15:56Like, with that Winehouse jazz vibe?
00:15:57Yeah.
00:15:58Worked on a few things and that was the final one.
00:15:59Yeah.
00:16:00Man, genius.
00:16:01And then I was like, oh, is it too Amy Winehouse?
00:16:04But it was absolutely your own as well.
00:16:08With that, oh my God, it was just so sassy and confident.
00:16:12I wasn't scared for you.
00:16:14I was all in.
00:16:15I felt like I was at your show.
00:16:17Front row seats.
00:16:18I'd pay to watch that.
00:16:21That's how good I thought it was.
00:16:23Me?
00:16:24It's kind of obvious that, you know, music is a very large part of your culture as it is
00:16:28mine.
00:16:29Oh, it is.
00:16:30Yes.
00:16:31And so I think, you know, there's something real fun about you.
00:16:33So for me, it's a yes.
00:16:35It's a yes from me.
00:16:38Three yeses.
00:16:40I loved it.
00:16:41I just ate it all up.
00:16:42That's exactly what I'm looking for.
00:16:43That's what he does.
00:16:44It is fantastic.
00:16:46Three yeses.
00:16:47Next time we see you, your mission is to leave here with a golden ticket.
00:16:53Okay.
00:16:54Good luck.
00:16:55One woo.
00:16:56Thank you so much.
00:16:58See you later, one woo.
00:16:59I did it.
00:17:00I did it.
00:17:01I did it.
00:17:02I did it.
00:17:03Yes, you did.
00:17:04Girl.
00:17:05Yes!
00:17:06Yes!
00:17:07Yes!
00:17:08Yes!
00:17:09Yes!
00:17:10Yes!
00:17:11Yes!
00:17:12Yes!
00:17:13I'm so excited.
00:17:14I'm so happy.
00:17:15Yeah.
00:17:16I wish mama was here.
00:17:17Oh my goodness.
00:17:18You've got to make sure you go and share the good news with mom.
00:17:20Yes!
00:17:21I'm going to call her.
00:17:22Mama.
00:17:23I got three yeses.
00:17:24Oh my God.
00:17:25Oh my God.
00:17:26I want to say thank you, love.
00:17:27I want to say thank you for my baby.
00:17:28Yeah, I'm happy.
00:17:29Oh yes.
00:17:30Oh, don't cry, mommy.
00:17:31Mwah, mwah.
00:17:32Hugs and kisses.
00:17:33I love you.
00:17:34Bye-bye, mommy.
00:17:35Bye.
00:17:36Bye.
00:17:37Bye.
00:17:38Bye.
00:17:39Bye.
00:17:40Bye.
00:17:41Bye.
00:17:42Bye.
00:17:43Still to come.
00:17:44Woo-hoo!
00:17:45You hear that?
00:17:46Unique performers from all walks.
00:17:49Hello.
00:17:50And swims of life.
00:17:52I am a professional mermaid.
00:17:55Okay, next please.
00:17:56Plus a special visitor.
00:17:58Uh-oh.
00:17:59What?
00:18:00Oh, hi buddy.
00:18:01Comes to audition.
00:18:02Do you know a song?
00:18:03Yeah.
00:18:04Amy drops in at the Gympie Muster, renowned for hidden talent.
00:18:11Ooh.
00:18:12Hoping to find Australia's next country star.
00:18:15So, are you guys okay if I take over your afternoon and turn this into an official Australian
00:18:21Idol audition?
00:18:22And what reduces Idol's harshest judge to tears?
00:18:27Kyle.
00:18:28It terrifies me.
00:18:29Yeah.
00:18:30It really does.
00:18:42While thousands are queuing up for their chance to shine, our next singer is hoping to dive
00:18:48right in.
00:18:49I'm Sophie.
00:18:50I'm 24.
00:18:51I am a professional mermaid, which is a pretty unusual job as far as jobs go.
00:18:58It involves getting all dolled up in mermaiding attire, including the full mermaid table as
00:19:05well, and going out to do all sorts of fun kind of events and performances.
00:19:14I love the joy that mermaiding brings and the way that you can just connect with people
00:19:20in a really new and surprising way.
00:19:22And I really love that Idol places the importance on who you are and what your story is and why
00:19:29you want to perform.
00:19:30Give me a hug.
00:19:32How are you feeling?
00:19:33Oh gosh, that's what I needed to calm my nose.
00:19:34Really?
00:19:35Nervous.
00:19:36Yes.
00:19:37I've always dreamed of being a performer and I'm hoping that Idol can make that happen.
00:19:44Hi there.
00:19:45Hi.
00:19:46How are you?
00:19:47We are well, thank you.
00:19:48Lovely to meet all of you.
00:19:49You too.
00:19:50What is your name?
00:19:51Where are you from?
00:19:52I'm Sophie.
00:19:53I'm 24 and I'm from Sydney.
00:19:54What do you do for a living, Sophie?
00:19:55I am a professional mermaid.
00:19:57Excuse my ignorance.
00:19:58No.
00:19:59What does a professional mermaid do?
00:20:02Well, in the magical sense, I would say I transform into a mermaid and perform at private
00:20:09events.
00:20:10I have a very detailed, very complex costume that I put on to then go to these events and entertain.
00:20:15It's like a full silicon tail.
00:20:17Absolutely the works.
00:20:18It looks very real, right?
00:20:19Yes.
00:20:20Yeah.
00:20:21Carl, you sound really interested.
00:20:22Are you asking for a quote?
00:20:23No, no.
00:20:24Because I have actually hired the mermaids for a party.
00:20:27Did you want to be one?
00:20:29No, I don't want to be a merman.
00:20:30Do I want to be a merman?
00:20:31Show me a merman.
00:20:32Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:20:34Use my blanket.
00:20:35Use my blanket.
00:20:36Hang on.
00:20:37Wrap it around.
00:20:38Where'd you get this blankie from?
00:20:40Here we go.
00:20:44Okay, stop.
00:20:45Stop.
00:20:46All right.
00:20:47Actually, no, keep the blanket.
00:20:48No, that's more like a beached whale, I'd say.
00:20:51More so than a merman.
00:20:55A dew gone is what I was looking for, Martha.
00:20:59So what are you going to sing today?
00:21:01I'm going to sing a cover of Love at First Sight by Kylie Minogue.
00:21:04Oh, that's a great song.
00:21:06Take your time.
00:21:07Breathe.
00:21:08Sing when you're ready, honey.
00:21:10Thank you very much.
00:21:11You're welcome.
00:21:22I thought that I was going crazy
00:21:27Just having one of those days, yeah.
00:21:31Didn't know what to do.
00:21:35Then there was you.
00:21:39And everything went from wrong to right.
00:21:44And the stars came out and filled up the sky.
00:21:49The music you were playing really blew my mind.
00:21:53It was love at first sight.
00:21:58Cause, baby, when I heard you
00:22:03For the first time I knew
00:22:08We were meant to be as one
00:22:15It was love.
00:22:16It was love.
00:22:17It was love.
00:22:18It was love.
00:22:19It was love.
00:22:20It was love.
00:22:24Haunting sound, but...
00:22:27Like, it was actually quite good.
00:22:29Oh, thank you.
00:22:30You didn't falter.
00:22:31But it was...
00:22:32It was as if you were going to falter.
00:22:34But you did it.
00:22:35I'm gonna back you and give you a yes.
00:22:38One yes from me.
00:22:39You need two.
00:22:40What you really want is three.
00:22:42But you need two.
00:22:44I liked it.
00:22:46You're welcome.
00:22:47That really means a lot.
00:22:48Okay, what do you think, ladies?
00:22:50It's hard because your performance
00:22:52Was better than okay.
00:22:53It just kind of fell off.
00:22:56I think you did a sterling job,
00:22:57But for me today, it's a no.
00:22:59I'm gonna be honest.
00:23:00Okay?
00:23:01Thanks, Marsha.
00:23:04If I wasn't nervous before,
00:23:05I'm nervous now, Amy.
00:23:07It's all...
00:23:08It's all on Amy.
00:23:09The shark will judge the mermaid.
00:23:11Oh, that's good.
00:23:14Um...
00:23:18These are the toughest auditions
00:23:19because it really wasn't a bad audition.
00:23:23But I think you didn't really
00:23:26make a splash.
00:23:28If...
00:23:29I don't mean to...
00:23:30I mean, it was a good pun.
00:23:31I get it.
00:23:32That's a good one.
00:23:33I need to be able to see you
00:23:34as an artist.
00:23:35And I can't see Sophie yet.
00:23:38Give her a go.
00:23:40I think you've got something.
00:23:41But unfortunately,
00:23:42it's a no today.
00:23:44Thank you for your time.
00:23:46Good luck with everything.
00:23:47Thank you very much.
00:23:48Enjoy the rest of the audition.
00:23:49Thanks for coming.
00:23:52Yep.
00:23:53So that was a hard one.
00:23:55Okay, next please.
00:23:58Uh-oh.
00:23:59What?
00:24:00Oh, hi, buddy.
00:24:02How are you?
00:24:03Hi.
00:24:04Oh, my God.
00:24:06Hello, mate.
00:24:07Hello, buddy.
00:24:08How are you?
00:24:09Everything I'm supposed to be doing
00:24:10just disappears out of my brain
00:24:12and I become that sookie dad.
00:24:15Oh, here's my boy.
00:24:18The wheels on the bus go.
00:24:20Round and round.
00:24:21Yes.
00:24:22Round and round.
00:24:24The wipers on the bus go.
00:24:27Swiss, Swiss, Swiss.
00:24:29Okay, like, he hasn't learnt his words, guys.
00:24:32Is it a yes or no?
00:24:33It's a yes from me.
00:24:34It's a yes.
00:24:35Yes, you win.
00:24:36Yay.
00:24:37You win.
00:24:38Yay.
00:24:39We see a rather, I guess, X-rated version of Kyle sometimes.
00:24:44And, um, he's actually such a kind and soft dad.
00:24:49Bye.
00:24:50Bye.
00:24:51Bye, buddy.
00:24:52I'll see you at bath time.
00:24:54Bye.
00:24:55Love you.
00:24:56He didn't want to leave the set.
00:24:57He was all swept up in the light camera action side of showbiz.
00:25:01Bye, darling.
00:25:02I love you.
00:25:03I like it.
00:25:04I like, I like the Klingon vibe.
00:25:06It's like ice in the sun.
00:25:08I just melt.
00:25:09He doesn't want to go.
00:25:10Do you want me to take you, walk you to the lift?
00:25:13You might have to, Kyle.
00:25:15Yay, let's go together.
00:25:18As Kyle's little superstar exits with a smile,
00:25:21our next singer is hoping to make an equally big impression.
00:25:27I'm Olivia, I'm 21 years old and I'm a cheerleader from Sydney.
00:25:30I absolutely love getting out on the field, making people smile,
00:25:35dancing with all the girls that I've met through cheerleading.
00:25:38It's honestly the best thing ever and it's such an inspiring group of women to be dancing with.
00:25:43Are you excited?
00:25:44Yeah.
00:25:45Are you nervous?
00:25:46Yeah.
00:25:47I'm excited so much.
00:25:48I'm excited.
00:25:49I've only recently started singing but all the girls in my life have told me that I should audition for Australian Idol.
00:25:53First team meeting, she was like, I like listening to that songs because I love to sing.
00:25:57And I was like, oh.
00:25:58Did I say that?
00:25:59Yeah.
00:26:00I'm ready to prove to myself that I'm more than just a cheerleader and I am ready to take my singing to the next level.
00:26:06Come on.
00:26:07Come on fam.
00:26:08Group hug.
00:26:09We love it.
00:26:10Okay.
00:26:11You got this.
00:26:12You're going to be amazing.
00:26:13Feel good?
00:26:14All right.
00:26:15Good luck.
00:26:21You hear that?
00:26:22They've got a cheer squad or something out there.
00:26:25That's a big, that's a big cheer squad I had.
00:26:27I get nervous when I hear lots of people there to support because if it doesn't go their way.
00:26:33Oh, it's a disaster.
00:26:34A lot of people to let down.
00:26:35Yeah.
00:26:40Hi there.
00:26:41Hello.
00:26:42What's your name?
00:26:43My name is Olivia and I'm 21.
00:26:44I'm from Sydney.
00:26:45Okay.
00:26:46Cool.
00:26:47I feel like we heard like a lot of people out there.
00:26:50Oh, yes.
00:26:51That's my family.
00:26:52Is it?
00:26:53So I'm a cheerleader and they are now being my cheerleaders.
00:26:56Rah, rah, rah, rah, cheerleader.
00:26:57Yes.
00:26:58For the footy.
00:26:59Really?
00:27:00Which team?
00:27:01Roosters.
00:27:02Roosters.
00:27:03Oh.
00:27:04What are you going to perform today?
00:27:05Today I'm singing Hold On by Wilson Phillips.
00:27:07Oh.
00:27:08I love that song.
00:27:09Yeah.
00:27:10I brought it back a little, stripped it down and did a lower key.
00:27:12Oh, good.
00:27:13Okay, Olivia.
00:27:14Whenever you're ready, take a few seconds, compose yourself and best of luck.
00:27:21I know there's pain.
00:27:22Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:23No one can change your life except for you.
00:27:28Don't ever let anyone step all over you.
00:27:29Just open your heart and your mind.
00:27:30I know there's pain.
00:27:31Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:35Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:40Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:42Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:43Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:44Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:45Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:46Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:47Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:48Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:49Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:50Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:51for you
00:27:53Just open your heart and your mind
00:28:00Is it really fair to feel this way inside?
00:28:10Someday somebody's gonna make you want to turn around and say goodbye
00:28:15Until then baby
00:28:17Gonna let him hold you down and make you cry
00:28:19Don't you know? Don't you know?
00:28:21Things will change
00:28:23Things will go your way
00:28:25If you hold on
00:28:28For one more day
00:28:30Can you hold on
00:28:34For one more day
00:28:36Things will go your way
00:28:39Hold on
00:28:45So bad on that
00:28:47Hold on for one more day
00:28:52What a little sweetie pie
00:28:57A big old beast like me gets all a bit
00:29:01Why that song?
00:29:03So this song really resonated with me for my older sister who went through a lot of bullying in high school and it was very sad for us as a family
00:29:13This song tells her to hold on to what she's got and know that if she keeps going the days will get better
00:29:19So when I heard this song I thought the lyrics really read for me to just sing it to her because I've got her back
00:29:26Yeah
00:29:28That is so beautiful
00:29:29That's a good sister
00:29:30Yeah
00:29:31I'm so sorry that the youth that exists has to put up with this sort of crap
00:29:37Yeah
00:29:38I've got a three year old and it's bad now so God knows what it's going to be like in the future
00:29:43Oh Kyle
00:29:44It terrifies me
00:29:45Yeah
00:29:46It really does
00:29:47Yeah, I hear you
00:29:48I'm so sorry that
00:29:49But I also really think your sister is super lucky to have a strong soul like you
00:29:55Yes
00:29:56To see what she was going through and to help her out
00:29:59Thank you
00:30:00Okay, well enough of Sookie Kyle
00:30:02Oh
00:30:03I love Sookie Kyle
00:30:04I love you Kyle
00:30:05It is
00:30:06Yeah, I've got to pull it together
00:30:08I loved it
00:30:09You're amazing
00:30:10And I just think you're sweet
00:30:13Great little voice
00:30:14You're already an entertainer
00:30:16You sort of know what's required
00:30:19I'm just going to straight out say yes
00:30:21Thank you
00:30:22You're welcome
00:30:23I really enjoyed that Olivia
00:30:25I agree with Kyle
00:30:26I think it was really effortless
00:30:29And you've got a really nice like almost like a husk
00:30:32Yeah
00:30:33In your voice
00:30:34You've got a really calm energy
00:30:36And I think you can hold yourself really well
00:30:38You're a strong girl
00:30:40Thank you
00:30:41It's a yes from me
00:30:42Thank you so much
00:30:43And also you know you know what performance is
00:30:45Which is always a very important thing
00:30:47So you know how it's important to meter your energy
00:30:49And sort of take care of yourself so that you can front up and perform
00:30:53Also the arrangement was really unusual
00:30:56So I'll give you props for that
00:30:58And it's a yes from you Olivia
00:30:59Thank you so much
00:31:00Yeah that arrangement was insane
00:31:01Yes beautiful
00:31:02Three yeses
00:31:03Thank you
00:31:04Okay well we'll see you at the end of the day
00:31:05And we'll find out if you've done enough to get yourself a golden ticket
00:31:08See what happens
00:31:09Thank you guys so much
00:31:10Standby
00:31:11Thank you
00:31:12You're through this part though
00:31:13Well done
00:31:14Thank you so much
00:31:15Well done
00:31:16Bye bye
00:31:17Yeah damn I made it
00:31:20Oh I made it
00:31:23I got three yeses
00:31:25We made it
00:31:30We made it
00:31:32We made it
00:31:34We made it
00:31:35It does actually terrify me to see what goes on you know
00:31:37You already know it's there so to keep the communication lines open as Otto gets older
00:31:43Like to make sure he knows he can go to you at any time
00:31:46Any time
00:31:47Any time
00:31:48That's the key I think
00:31:49Yeah I agree
00:31:50Communication is cool
00:31:51I feel like I have to have a toasted sandwich or something to get over myself
00:31:56Coming up with the judges on the hunt for true originality
00:32:00Before I know anything about you I'm just going to say Katy Perry
00:32:03Yes I am actually Katy Perry
00:32:05One audition stops them in their tracks
00:32:07It was almost like I was in a trance
00:32:09I've not heard that voice before
00:32:12But next
00:32:13Have fun in there
00:32:14Thank you
00:32:15Can this South Australian hopeful
00:32:20With a secret connection to Marsha
00:32:22Really?
00:32:23Yes
00:32:24That was unexpected
00:32:25Hold his nerve under pressure
00:32:28Okay
00:32:29When you're ready mate no hurry
00:32:31There are loads of singers here today but the judges aren't just looking for a singer, they are looking for an idol
00:32:51With Olivia, Cody and Wanwoo already in the waiting room, there are still plenty of singers in the queue waiting for their shot
00:33:01Hello
00:33:02Hello
00:33:03Hello, how are you?
00:33:04Good thank you, what's your name?
00:33:05Nicholas Song
00:33:06Where have you come from today?
00:33:07Where have you come from today?
00:33:08Um, Galwa, South Australia
00:33:09Beautiful part of the world
00:33:10I'm Nicholas, I'm 19
00:33:11I started singing about 11 months ago
00:33:12We went to karaoke place and just got up there and sang, mum recorded me
00:33:27That's your first time before me live, wasn't it?
00:33:29It was
00:33:30Yeah
00:33:31Posted on TikTok, not really thinking much of it, just thought it was another video
00:33:33And it just went viral, it just went insane, it got like 1.2 million views and just, I don't know, it just went crazy
00:33:40Not one of the girls loved it, but girls were all looking
00:33:44He gets a lot of attention, but it doesn't go to his head, he gets embarrassed actually, you know, he goes bright red
00:33:52There you go
00:33:54That was you singing
00:33:55I know
00:33:56Yeah
00:33:57Never really expected to get that big, I just sort of post for the love of music
00:34:05I just feel like I'm ready for something else, you know, in Australian Idol's that next thing
00:34:09Feeling alright?
00:34:10Yeah, I'm feeling amazing
00:34:12Good, good, good, you guys feeling alright?
00:34:13Yes
00:34:14Yes?
00:34:15Probably more nervous than him
00:34:17Dad, got any advice before he goes in there?
00:34:20Just be yourself and you'll do great
00:34:23Alright, you ready?
00:34:24Yep
00:34:25Have fun in there
00:34:26Thank you
00:34:39Hi
00:34:40Hello
00:34:41Hey guys, how are you?
00:34:43Wow
00:34:44How are you?
00:34:45What is your name and where are you from?
00:34:46I'm Nicholas Storm, I'm 19, I'm from Goula, South Australia
00:34:50And how many people are in that town?
00:34:52Um, roughly like maybe 2,000?
00:34:55Oh wow, okay
00:34:56Wow, so if it's a tiny quaint little town, is there places to perform?
00:35:01Um, I've done a couple gigs, I did one for an indoor plants place
00:35:05They're very character building those sort of gigs, I had a feel of them myself
00:35:09Yeah, it was very humbling because there was no one there
00:35:12No one at all?
00:35:13Yeah, no, not one person
00:35:14There was just plastic plants there and no human beings, is that what you're saying?
00:35:18Pretty similar
00:35:19You know what, I admire that you played the gig regardless
00:35:24When you think about it as practice
00:35:26Yeah, exactly
00:35:27So was there any other, any other gigs?
00:35:30So basically mum recorded me doing karaoke at the RSL one time and it blew up on TikTok
00:35:36Oh really?
00:35:37Oh really?
00:35:38Oh my god, what were you singing?
00:35:40Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes
00:35:42Oh cool, nice
00:35:44Wow
00:35:45Okay, what are you going to do today?
00:35:47I'm singing Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes
00:35:48Well he's got the one trick
00:35:50Hey, why not?
00:35:51If it works for you, do it
00:35:52Can I just ask quickly, like why Australian Idol?
00:35:56So my dad, he was on Australian Idol, you were his judge
00:36:02Really?
00:36:08What we want is someone who is an individual
00:36:11He's already one Michael Jackson, right?
00:36:16What happened?
00:36:17He just got three no's
00:36:19No
00:36:20Oh no he wasn't
00:36:21No
00:36:22So you're here to redeem the family name?
00:36:24Yeah
00:36:25Represent
00:36:26Okay Nicholas
00:36:27Let's see, Nicholas' version of Shawn Mendes
00:36:30When you're ready mate, now Harry
00:36:31When you're ready mate, now Harry
00:36:36I won't lie to you
00:36:42Oh I know he's just not right for you
00:36:48And you can tell me if I'm off but I see it on your face when you say that he's the one that you want
00:36:54Now you're spending all this time in this wrong situation anytime you wanted to stop
00:37:00I know I can treat you better than he can
00:37:02And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
00:37:06Tell me why I be wasting time in all your wasted crap when you should be with me instead
00:37:08I know I can treat you better than he can
00:37:12And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
00:37:24Tell me why I be wasting time in all your wasted crap when you should be with me instead
00:37:30I know I can treat you better, better than any kind I know
00:37:40Better than any kind
00:37:42Better than any kind
00:37:48Promise I'll never let you down
00:38:02You know Nicholas, I have a couple things I want to say to you and take all this on board, okay?
00:38:08Mm-hmm
00:38:10We're here for you
00:38:12You went bright red
00:38:14Because you're so nervous
00:38:15Yeah
00:38:16But I totally get that
00:38:17But listen
00:38:18Take your time because we want to hear you
00:38:20And when you're singing
00:38:22All the girls are thinking, oh he's singing to me
00:38:24Okay, so you take your time
00:38:26Thank you so much
00:38:27Yeah, I agree with Marsha
00:38:28It was not a flawless audition because of the nerves
00:38:36Obviously I can tell that you haven't performed that much because of the dynamics in
00:38:40Even your mic control and your guitar playing and everything
00:38:44I couldn't really hear your voice shine that much
00:38:48Do you know what I mean?
00:38:50Like
00:38:51Yeah, it was just a bit
00:38:52I don't know if it showcased you in the best light
00:38:55I would love to see you even perform without the guitar
00:39:02Yeah, of course
00:39:04I know I can treat you better than he can
00:39:08And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
00:39:23Tell me why I'll be wasting time and all your wasting crap
00:39:27And you should be with me instead
00:39:29I know I can treat you better
00:39:35Better than he can
00:39:38That was so much better
00:39:40Yes it was
00:39:41Oh my god
00:39:42Only thinking of one thing makes a big difference, right?
00:39:44Totally
00:39:46I like your face
00:39:48I like your attitude
00:39:50I like that you're a young man who's singing pop songs
00:39:53I think people would eat you up for breakfast
00:39:56I think you would do great here
00:39:58Okay, well I'm gonna start off the voting and it's a yes from me
00:40:02Amy is that a yes or no?
00:40:09It's a yes from me
00:40:10Two yeses
00:40:11Thank you
00:40:12It's a yes from me
00:40:15Thank you guys so much
00:40:16Next time we see you
00:40:18We'll be later this arvo with the golden ticket
00:40:21Those that get the golden ticket get to go through to the next round
00:40:24There's only 30
00:40:25Yeah, there's not many
00:40:26Not many
00:40:27It's gonna be tough
00:40:28Good luck
00:40:30I appreciate it
00:40:31You've done it
00:40:32Thank you so much
00:40:33Well done Nicholas
00:40:34Have a good afternoon
00:40:35Thank you
00:40:36He was really likeable
00:40:38But limited golden tickets
00:40:40Absolutely
00:40:41Absolutely
00:40:42We'll see how that plays out
00:40:44Holy
00:40:45Holy
00:40:46What?
00:40:47What?
00:40:48Nah
00:40:49Oh no
00:40:50I'm joking
00:40:51I'm joking
00:40:52I'm joking
00:40:53I'm joking
00:40:54I'm joking
00:40:55I'm joking
00:40:56I'm joking
00:40:57I'm joking
00:40:58I'm joking
00:40:59I'm joking
00:41:01Oh
00:41:02We'll see what the arts
00:41:03You're not joking
00:41:04I'm joking
00:41:05Oh
00:41:07You're laughing
00:41:08I knew it
00:41:09Thank you
00:41:11Yeah, what do you think?
00:41:12He's the only other guy besides you
00:41:13it's honestly like strange seeing like another young guy that sings because I'm
00:41:18just like from this place where like I'm not the only young guy that sings so
00:41:22it's cool can't wait to meet him I suppose a little bit of friendly feud
00:41:25I'm Nicholas what's your name one woo Cody is eyeing off Nicholas another young
00:41:41bloke with a guitar and you can just see in his mind he's like this is my main
00:41:45rival damn that was cool it's making me I can't look at all get nervous the idol
00:41:55audition room sees hundreds of different people come through its doors however
00:42:00sometimes they seem all too familiar every season we meet these singers that
00:42:05are chasing greatness but really they're just executing someone else's sound
00:42:10before I know anything about you I'm just going to say Katy Perry yes I am
00:42:14actually Katy Perry what's the point of copying somebody else
00:42:25you committed you executed you did it with passion is it good enough no you know
00:42:32more than a tribute at and we don't want that we want someone who's actually an
00:42:35original that was a good time is it Idol winning no you need to be your own star I
00:42:52think you do a really good Shakira voice the thing is though with Australian Idol we need
00:43:05you to be your own artist thank you very much but it's a no it's a no for me too Cynthia but keep going
00:43:12underneath your clothes there's an endless story Shakira was the bomb
00:43:21she still is Shakira mm-hmm shake that rattle of gold next please our next performer of the day is hoping to prove she is one of a kind with her personal twist on a pop classic I was born in South India
00:43:38I speak Tamil at home honestly one of the reasons that I'm so connected to my language and my
00:43:46culture would be music I grew up actually learning Carnatic music which is South Indian classical music I
00:43:54love to blend Carnatic music with Western music I want to show through like blending both cultures and
00:44:03everything I hope that also educates some future generations of what Indian culture is I wanted
00:44:09to do Australian Idol because I wanted to showcase my culture and my background through my singing
00:44:14oh and who we got next oh hi wow don't you look lovely thank you so much so do you guys what's your name my name is
00:44:30Uma Maheshwari but you can call me Uma Uma Maheshwari where do you live I live in Melbourne
00:44:36Melbourne yeah tell us about yourself I was born actually in India um in Tanja or and I grew up actually
00:44:45learning Carnatic music which is South Indian classical music yes wow oh wow what are you going to perform
00:44:51I'm going to be singing uh teenage dream by Katy Perry oh yeah with a bit of a twist okay yeah
00:44:59that's a good thing yeah what do you mean a bit of a twist I'm going to incorporate a bit of my um style into it
00:45:05interesting very interesting good luck when you're ready good luck Uma
00:45:08you think I'm pretty without any makeup on you think I'm funny when I tell the punchline wrong
00:45:28I know you get me so I let my balls come down
00:45:33Every February
00:45:46You'll be my valentine
00:45:49Let's go all the way tonight
00:45:55No regrets, just love
00:45:59We can dance until we die
00:46:03You and I will be young forever
00:46:08You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
00:46:14The way you turn me on
00:46:16I can't sleep, let's run away
00:46:20And don't ever look back, don't ever look back
00:46:24Sadies, ladies, I need up
00:46:26I'm all ladies, I need up
00:46:28She's killing us
00:46:29In the dialect, yes
00:46:31I love it
00:46:32That was a very interesting blend
00:46:51Thank you
00:46:51You got a very high voice when you were singing like Katie
00:46:54But when you go into your own scale, that's really cool
00:46:58I want to be careful in that
00:46:59Just thinking like
00:47:01It was such a cool blend
00:47:05But it's really tough
00:47:09Like we honestly have got some insane performers
00:47:15But nothing like, but nothing like
00:47:17Yeah, I know
00:47:18Nothing like you
00:47:19And what style is that called?
00:47:22Carnatic
00:47:23Well, it's fantastic
00:47:25Thank you
00:47:25It was almost like I was in a trance
00:47:27You sit so well in that place
00:47:30Thank you
00:47:30Maybe you should have done the whole song in your own style
00:47:34Because I think when you were singing in English
00:47:36It was weak
00:47:38It was weak
00:47:38And when you were doing your own thing
00:47:41It was fabulous
00:47:42Mm-hmm
00:47:42I'll be honest
00:47:44Right now
00:47:44If you did that
00:47:45If we just took like 50% of that
00:47:49Mm-hmm
00:47:49It wasn't really up there
00:47:51Mm-hmm
00:47:51So just me personally
00:47:53I'm just going to say no
00:47:54I think one of the best things about Australian Idol
00:47:58Is when people walk in and they show who they are
00:48:02We have people coming here and mimic people
00:48:04But their voice, you know
00:48:06I've not heard that voice before
00:48:08You're unique
00:48:09So for me, it's a yes
00:48:12Because we've not had anybody like you
00:48:14Thank you
00:48:15Thank you so much
00:48:16What are you thinking, Kyle?
00:48:17So, if this is how you, if you progress through
00:48:22If
00:48:23I would bolster the English singing with your twist on every song
00:48:30Every time
00:48:31Would you be game enough to do that?
00:48:34Yeah, of course
00:48:34I think that's what I came here to do
00:48:36Yeah
00:48:36I think that's her superpower
00:48:37Really?
00:48:38I think you are
00:48:39Yes
00:48:39There's something very, um, very interesting about you
00:48:45I'm going to say yes
00:48:48Thank you so much
00:48:50Thank you
00:48:51Thank you
00:48:51Thank you so much
00:48:52We'll see you this afternoon
00:48:53You'll either get a golden ticket or you won't
00:48:55Thank you so much
00:48:56Okay, thank you, Uma
00:48:56Bye-bye
00:48:56Thank you, Uma
00:48:57Good job
00:49:03Thank you
00:49:03Oh, my God
00:49:04You smashed it
00:49:04Thank you
00:49:05Wow
00:49:06That's so seamless
00:49:08That was incredible
00:49:09Thank you
00:49:09So go and celebrate
00:49:10Thank you
00:49:11Go and ask a part
00:49:12That was amazing
00:49:12Bye, guys
00:49:13Nice to meet you
00:49:15Up next
00:49:18A mysterious performer
00:49:20Takes the judges by surprise
00:49:22We go from having these, like, hyper-pop
00:49:25Big voices
00:49:25And that was just such a
00:49:27Just
00:49:28You're just such a different artist
00:49:29But will it be enough?
00:49:31I'm not sure if it's there just yet
00:49:34And still to come
00:49:36Amy heads deep into regional Australia
00:49:39To put one country boy
00:49:43Would you be interested in turning this performance into a full-blown audition?
00:49:49Through his paces
00:49:50Here, now
00:49:50Give it up for Riley
00:49:52And later
00:49:54Cody and Nicholas go head-to-head for a golden ticket
00:49:58As a gruelling day of auditions nears the end
00:50:15And fatigue sets in
00:50:17The judges are taking a moment to find some zen
00:50:21It's the new me
00:50:29Karmic
00:50:29Relaxing deep breaths in
00:50:31Deep breaths out
00:50:34And you're under the water with the whales
00:50:38Oh yeah
00:50:46As that energy slowly makes its way out of your ass canal
00:50:49And exhale
00:50:56Okay, I'm feeling zen now
00:51:00Let's bring in the next singer before things get ugly
00:51:03I've got a good feeling about the next audition
00:51:05I really hope they don't let me down
00:51:07Well, let's see what magic walks through the door
00:51:09Because she's got this ESP thing
00:51:11Hello
00:51:16Hi
00:51:17Tell us about yourself
00:51:19My name's Jazz
00:51:21I'm 23 and I'm from the Sunshine Coast
00:51:23Barefoot, no
00:51:25Yeah
00:51:25I love that
00:51:26You know when I record in the studio
00:51:27I always sing barefooted to be grounded
00:51:29100% shoes aren't not really my thing
00:51:32Shoes are not really my thing
00:51:34No
00:51:35I like you already
00:51:36Thank you
00:51:36Cheers
00:51:37Okay, so what brings you to Australian Idol?
00:51:40Well, in all honesty
00:51:42I actually went and had a psych reading
00:51:43Wow
00:51:45What was the outcome?
00:51:46Well, she was like
00:51:47I'm getting the Australian Idol
00:51:49She's like, do you watch the show?
00:51:50And I was like, well, I mean
00:51:51Wow, very specific
00:51:52But I am a singer
00:51:53But I am a singer
00:51:53And she was like
00:51:54She kind of just like
00:51:55Took a little moment
00:51:56She was like
00:51:56They're really telling me
00:51:58That you should consider
00:51:59Wow
00:51:5920-odd years ago
00:52:0020-odd years ago
00:52:01My psychic said
00:52:02You're going to move into TV
00:52:04You'll still do the radio
00:52:05And I was like
00:52:05I'm not interested in being a TV guy
00:52:08I've got no interest
00:52:08And they said
00:52:10They see me on a show
00:52:12Where people are singing
00:52:12And there's people behind
00:52:13Booing and clapping
00:52:15And this show didn't even exist then
00:52:17Yeah, wow
00:52:17And I was just
00:52:18I just dismissed it as rubbish
00:52:19Yeah, I did the same thing
00:52:20And here we all are
00:52:21Yeah, exactly
00:52:22They're signs
00:52:24Yeah
00:52:24So what are you going to perform?
00:52:27Killing me softly
00:52:28Oh, sweet
00:52:29I love this song
00:52:30Me too, me too
00:52:31Okay, try not to destroy it
00:52:33When you're ready
00:52:33Beautiful guitar, by the way
00:52:36Thank you
00:52:37Her name's Zen
00:52:38Like that already, yeah
00:52:40Peace, you know
00:52:40Perform when you're ready
00:52:43Okay, good luck, honey
00:52:44Amen
00:52:45I felt half-lashed with fever
00:53:02Embarrassed by the crowd
00:53:07I felt he found my letters
00:53:13And read
00:53:15Each one
00:53:16Such a different take
00:53:20To the actual song
00:53:21I love it
00:53:21I pray that he would finish
00:53:25But he just kept right on
00:53:30Strumming my pain with his fingers
00:53:35He would sing in my life
00:53:39With his words
00:53:42Killing me softly
00:53:45With his song
00:53:47Killing me softly
00:53:50With his song
00:53:53Telling my whole life
00:53:57With his words
00:53:59Killing me softly
00:54:02With his song
00:54:03With his song
00:54:07Chaz, you sexy little thing
00:54:19Yeah
00:54:19Wow
00:54:20That's so sexy
00:54:23And so laid back
00:54:24Thank you
00:54:25I love what you just did
00:54:27And you and Zen
00:54:28Are a great
00:54:29Thank you
00:54:30Match together
00:54:31Thank you so much
00:54:31I mean, really
00:54:32That was beautiful, girlfriend
00:54:33So yes, from me
00:54:35Thank you
00:54:37Wow
00:54:38I mean, it's so different
00:54:40For us
00:54:41Because it's like
00:54:41We go from having these
00:54:42Like hyper-pop
00:54:44Or big voices
00:54:44And that was just such a
00:54:46Just
00:54:47You're just such a different artist
00:54:48Do you think you could take this out?
00:54:51Do you think you could be
00:54:52The next Australian Idol?
00:54:55Honestly
00:54:55I do
00:54:57Yeah
00:54:58I'm not sure
00:55:03If it's there just yet
00:55:04Um
00:55:07Kyle
00:55:09What do you think?
00:55:13You just used that guitar
00:55:14So sparingly
00:55:16But the main instrument
00:55:18Was your voice
00:55:19And that
00:55:20The feeling and everything
00:55:22I was dripping out of you
00:55:23Thank you
00:55:23Was excellent
00:55:24Thank you
00:55:25So I'm going to say yes
00:55:28You've got two yeses
00:55:31Thank you guys so much
00:55:33Look
00:55:34For what it's worth
00:55:35You're already in
00:55:35Okay
00:55:36So you don't need me
00:55:37But hopefully you will
00:55:39Earn yourself one of these golden tickets
00:55:42Thank you
00:55:43Well done
00:55:43Thank you
00:55:44See you soon
00:55:45What a joy
00:55:46Thanks Jazz
00:55:46Thank you ma'am
00:55:47She just sucked us in
00:55:51Yeah
00:55:51To the performance
00:55:52I love you
00:55:53Maybe she cast a spell on us
00:55:55Maybe she did hocus pocus
00:55:57After the break
00:56:00With six now in the waiting room
00:56:04Amy goes deep into regional Queensland
00:56:08I'm heading to the Gympie Muster
00:56:11Could Amy's discovery change everything?
00:56:16Give it up for Riley
00:56:17Come on
00:56:21As hopefuls Wanwoo
00:56:26Olivia and Uma
00:56:28Go head to head
00:56:29We just have two tickets to give out
00:56:32And the judges struggle to decide
00:56:36You know
00:56:36I've kind of changed my mind about it
00:56:39Between talented singers Cody and Nicholas
00:56:43I've got to be honest
00:56:44These decisions are heartbreaking
00:56:46I should have bought my tent
00:56:57Only in hate camping
00:57:02So I am in country Queensland
00:57:07And I'm heading to the Gympie Muster
00:57:09Not just any Gympie Muster
00:57:11My very first experience at the Gympie Muster
00:57:15But before the country music festival
00:57:19A quick pit stop
00:57:21Hi, how are you?
00:57:30This is cute
00:57:36Oh, wow
00:57:38This is so fun
00:57:39As much as I really want
00:57:42These
00:57:44I'm getting apricorns
00:57:47Alright, I'm off
00:57:48Swag packed
00:57:54Amy is joining 50,000 die-hard country fans
00:57:59Where she hopes to find
00:58:00A wild card amongst them
00:58:02You can see some absolute legends
00:58:06You know, your Troy Casadales
00:58:07And you can find, like, up-and-comers
00:58:10In the past, country music's done pretty well
00:58:13At Idle
00:58:14And I would love to bring back
00:58:17Some country music talent
00:58:19To Idle HQ
00:58:20The Gympie Muster
00:58:25Wow
00:58:26There's some big energy here
00:58:28I like it
00:58:29This place is huge
00:58:32My mind is blown
00:58:33I just want to be a part of it
00:58:35This is great
00:58:36There are all walks of life here
00:58:39Mainly country
00:58:40But there's some crazy outfits happening
00:58:43And I love it
00:58:43I obviously have a really important job to do today
00:58:48In finding talent
00:58:49And I take my role
00:58:51As a judge very seriously
00:58:52But I also want to have a good time
00:58:54The Australian country music scene
00:59:00Is on fire right now
00:59:01So I am quietly confident
00:59:03That we're going to find country artists today
00:59:06Do you come here every year?
00:59:10This is my first time
00:59:12Is it?
00:59:12Oh, good
00:59:12You want to be the next Australian Idol?
00:59:15Yes
00:59:15Well, you're about 10 years off
00:59:17You look like you could hold a chin
00:59:18No?
00:59:20No
00:59:20Yes
00:59:21That's who we want
00:59:22That's the next Australian Idol, guys
00:59:24Right there
00:59:25Let's keep looking
00:59:27First day talking about our dreams
00:59:32Stuck in Tennessee
00:59:33Wearing bootcut jeans
00:59:37Okay
00:59:39So he's got a guitar
00:59:41G'day
00:59:43What do we have here?
00:59:45I'm Riley
00:59:46How are you?
00:59:46Hi, good
00:59:47We're looking for the next Australian Idol
00:59:49No pressure
00:59:50Exactly
00:59:51How long have you been playing music?
00:59:54Um
00:59:54Since I was 8, I reckon
00:59:56So it's 23 now
00:59:58Okay
00:59:59Grew up on the farm my whole life
01:00:02The property is a cattle and sheep station
01:00:04My parents are still there
01:00:06I think Dad would like me to take over the farm
01:00:09But he's happy for me to chase another dream
01:00:11There's always a chance to go back there one day
01:00:12I love country music
01:00:14The storytelling, I think, is a big thing
01:00:16Country music's in my blood
01:00:18It's unavoidable, for sure
01:00:20You're welcome
01:00:22And you're serious about it now?
01:00:26It's been pretty good
01:00:27A few opportunities
01:00:27But, like, I haven't released any music yet
01:00:29I'm just writing
01:00:30So you write music as well?
01:00:31Yeah
01:00:31Riley, you just became very interesting
01:00:35You're about to play
01:00:37So, do you want to audition for Australian Idol?
01:00:40Today?
01:00:41I can't believe Amy Shark's thrown me in the deep end
01:00:44And I'll audition today
01:00:46I'll see you soon
01:00:46Will do
01:00:47Easy as
01:00:47That's crazy
01:00:50Ladies and gentlemen
01:00:54Please welcome to the ball
01:00:55We're multi-flightless selling
01:00:57Aria Award winning
01:00:58Judgment Australian Idol
01:00:59Amy Shark
01:01:00My name is Amy Shark
01:01:07And this is my very first Gimpy Musto
01:01:09So, are you guys okay
01:01:11If I take over your afternoon
01:01:13And turn this into an official
01:01:14Australian Idol audition?
01:01:17All right, no pressure, Riley
01:01:21No pressure
01:01:22Everyone, please
01:01:23Give it up for Riley
01:01:24How are we doing, Gimpy Musto?
01:01:32Come on
01:01:33My name is Riley Zisky
01:01:36I'm 23 and I'm from a long-ranging Queensland
01:01:39Oh, I like him already
01:01:41Well, I'm running down the road
01:01:53Trying to loosen my load
01:01:54I can save a woman on my mind
01:01:57For the one who owe me too
01:02:00The one who stole me once
01:02:02And she's a friend of mine
01:02:04Well, take it easy
01:02:06Take it easy
01:02:07Take it easy
01:02:11Oh, don't let the sound
01:02:13In your own wheels
01:02:15Drive you crazy
01:02:16Lighten up while you still can
01:02:22Don't even try to understand
01:02:25Just find a place to make your stand
01:02:29Take it easy
01:02:31Oh, we gotta take it easy
01:02:38Thanks so much
01:02:42Woohoo
01:02:43I was pretty locked in
01:02:44To be honest
01:02:44Just wanted to get the song right
01:02:45And focus on that
01:02:46Oh, thank you so much
01:02:48This is great
01:02:49I just wanted to do well
01:02:51And I think I did that
01:02:52How do you think that went?
01:02:54I reckon it went bloody unreal
01:02:55What do you guys reckon?
01:02:59The pros of Riley's performance
01:03:01Are that he has a look
01:03:03He's confident
01:03:04He's a solid guitar player
01:03:07But was it a perfect performance?
01:03:11No
01:03:11I don't know if I should risk it
01:03:16Hmm
01:03:18Okay
01:03:21It's, Idol's hard man
01:03:24It's stressful
01:03:25It's like, it's fast paced
01:03:28Lot of cameras
01:03:29Lot of lights
01:03:30What do you guys think?
01:03:33What do you guys think?
01:03:39Well, I think
01:03:40I would like to
01:03:45Take you back to Idol headquarters
01:03:47To meet Kyle and Marsha
01:03:49Is that alright?
01:03:50Thank you
01:03:52Yeah, well I've impressed Amy
01:03:55But I've got to impress Marsha and Kyle
01:03:57Yeah
01:03:57And Kyle's also not the easiest judge
01:03:59To impress
01:04:00So, there's still work to do
01:04:02Give it up for Riley everyone
01:04:04You'll be able to see him on the telly
01:04:07Next
01:04:09With talent stronger than ever
01:04:12Which of these seven singers will receive a golden ticket?
01:04:16I want it so bad
01:04:17As Nicholas and Cody battle it out
01:04:20Whose idol dream
01:04:22The golden ticket is gonna go to
01:04:26Is over
01:04:27Howdy people
01:04:38What's going on?
01:04:39How are you?
01:04:39How are you?
01:04:41It's been a huge day at Idol HQ
01:04:43With amazing talent taking the stage
01:04:46But nerves are ramping up
01:04:48As the judges are about to announce
01:04:50Who will be making it into this year's top 30
01:04:53The judges have been presented with some incredible talent
01:04:58From across Australia
01:04:59And have already given out
01:05:0112 golden tickets
01:05:03To this year's top 30
01:05:05There's so many amazing singers
01:05:06I'm actually scared for this competition
01:05:08Yeah, it's a pretty tough competition
01:05:10After watching everyone in the waiting room
01:05:13I was like
01:05:14Oh my lordy lord
01:05:15The talent is talenting
01:05:18We've all got different styles
01:05:20It could go any way
01:05:21So I'm just manifesting
01:05:23This golden ticket
01:05:24Come to mama
01:05:25I want it so bad
01:05:27And now it's time for the judges to decide
01:05:32Who is going to be joining them tonight?
01:05:35This is gonna be difficult
01:05:37Because this is full of talent
01:05:39They're all good
01:05:40I'm nervous
01:05:41Oh, he's fabulous
01:05:44And this girl's something very different
01:05:48This is my guy, Riley
01:05:51From the Gympie Master
01:05:52Okay, yeah, she's great
01:05:54So effortless
01:05:56So how on earth
01:05:59Are we gonna choose?
01:06:00This is gonna be a tough one
01:06:02Bring them in, please
01:06:03First up to face the judges
01:06:07Is Sunshine Coast singer Jazz
01:06:09And country singing cattle farmer, Riley
01:06:12Hey, you two
01:06:22Howdy, howdy
01:06:23Oh, here we go
01:06:24Hi
01:06:24Hi
01:06:25The hat-wearing guitarists
01:06:27That's me
01:06:28Jazz
01:06:28Saying, killing me softly
01:06:30Beautiful job too, by the way, Jazz
01:06:33Beautiful
01:06:33And you guys haven't met Riley
01:06:34But Riley and I met at the Gympie Muster
01:06:37Oh yes, we've seen the video
01:06:38Yes
01:06:38You did great
01:06:40Thank you, my man
01:06:41Appreciate that
01:06:41Okay
01:06:42So there's obviously two of you here
01:06:45One ticket
01:06:47Both of you have a lot going on
01:06:49It was probably one of the toughest decisions
01:06:53That we've had to make
01:06:54Because you're both so different
01:06:55For very special reasons
01:06:57Yeah
01:06:58But we need to find people who are ready for this intensity
01:07:02So the singer receiving the golden ticket
01:07:09We have decided to go with
01:07:14Riley
01:07:20Jazz, thank you so much
01:07:24Appreciate it
01:07:24Bless
01:07:24Thank you so much
01:07:25Hopefully we run into you again
01:07:26Riley
01:07:28You're not going anywhere
01:07:30Come and get your golden ticket, my friend
01:07:32Amen
01:07:32Well done, buddy
01:07:33Thank you
01:07:33Gympie Muster one day
01:07:35Idle top 30 stage the next
01:07:37That's quite the climb
01:07:38It is a big climb
01:07:39I'm ready to battle it out
01:07:40Grateful for the opportunity
01:07:41And I will definitely not be wasting it, that's for sure
01:07:43Make sure you bring it, Riley
01:07:45Okay?
01:07:45You're representing me too
01:07:46Go and enjoy
01:07:47Congratulations, buddy
01:07:48Thank you, man
01:07:49Thanks, Riley
01:07:50Thank you
01:07:50I like him
01:07:52He's cool, right?
01:07:53He's got a nice vibe
01:07:54Best and less clothes
01:07:56But a great vibe
01:07:57I see a golden ticket
01:07:58How good
01:08:01How good
01:08:02Congratulations, buddy
01:08:03Thank you so much
01:08:04A little bit closer to the goal
01:08:05Playing music one day
01:08:06So I'm certainly grateful for getting through
01:08:08How are you going to celebrate?
01:08:10Some sandwiches and maybe a cheeky water
01:08:12Yeah
01:08:12Yeah, cheeky water that makes you feel happy
01:08:15Time to celebrate
01:08:15All right
01:08:16Thank you so much
01:08:16Congratulations, buddy
01:08:18Top 30, baby
01:08:19Let's go
01:08:19Bye
01:08:20Up next to face the judges
01:08:25Are three talented female vocalists
01:08:28Soul singer Wanwoo
01:08:30Kanatic performer Uma
01:08:32And cheerleader Olivia
01:08:34Who each brought a unique twist
01:08:37To their audition
01:08:38Can you hold on
01:08:41For one more day
01:08:43Oh, oh, oh
01:08:45Go totally crazy
01:08:46To get on my lady
01:08:48Don't ever look back
01:08:51Say, say, say, say
01:08:53Come on, get easy
01:08:55It's so nerve-wracking
01:08:58Just waiting to go in there
01:08:59Facing the judges again
01:09:00I think I do bring something unique
01:09:03And I hope that I stay in the competition
01:09:06So that I can keep performing for Australia
01:09:08And, you know, showing them more of my culture
01:09:11To come as far as I have
01:09:14Is life-changing for me
01:09:15And to just get the golden ticket in my hands
01:09:17That would mean the absolute world
01:09:21Ready, ladies?
01:09:22Good luck
01:09:22Thank you
01:09:30Yeah, the girls
01:09:31Oh, yeah, the girls indeed
01:09:33Hi, ladies
01:09:34Hello
01:09:35Welcome back
01:09:36Thank you
01:09:37Thank you
01:09:37All right, we have one
01:09:39Woo!
01:09:40Yes, we do
01:09:41Uma and Olivia
01:09:42All of you did interesting
01:09:45Different versions of songs we all know
01:09:48You put your artistry forward
01:09:50And now we've got the tough decision
01:09:52Of deciding who's getting a golden ticket
01:09:54And who's not
01:09:55There's three of you standing here
01:09:58But we just have two tickets to give out
01:10:03And the first ticket goes to
01:10:07One rule
01:10:20Congratulations
01:10:29Come and graduate for your golden ticket
01:10:31I get to hold it
01:10:33Yeah
01:10:33It's yours
01:10:34Hold it
01:10:35It's yours
01:10:36It's yours
01:10:36It's your girlfriend
01:10:36It's all you
01:10:37Hey
01:10:41Congratulations
01:10:42Well done
01:10:43Thank you
01:10:43Well deserved
01:10:44Thank you
01:10:44Go and celebrate, hon
01:10:45Congratulations
01:10:46Congratulations
01:10:47Thank you
01:10:49Thank you
01:10:49I'm so happy
01:10:59I'm so excited
01:10:59I don't know what I'm feeling
01:11:00I'm feeling everything
01:11:01Everywhere
01:11:01All at once
01:11:02And I'm very happy
01:11:02And I'm very blessed
01:11:03And I'm just
01:11:03Oh, centre
01:11:05Congratulations
01:11:07And welcome to the top
01:11:08You're welcome
01:11:09Thank you
01:11:10Woo!
01:11:11Okay
01:11:12Two of you left
01:11:13Uma and Olivia
01:11:15This is the tough bit
01:11:17It's really tough this year
01:11:18Not just for you contestants
01:11:20But for us judges
01:11:21Because
01:11:21Really, I'd love to put you both through
01:11:24But we can only give one ticket out
01:11:27The one ticket
01:11:31Is going to be awarded to
01:11:36Our cheerleader, Olivia
01:11:45Congratulations, Olivia
01:11:48Hey, thank you so much, Uma
01:11:51Thank you, Uma
01:11:52You're amazing
01:11:53Keep going with everything
01:11:54You're a vibe
01:11:54Keep being you, darling
01:11:56Thank you
01:11:56Thank you so much
01:11:57Waiting for you
01:11:58Golden ticket
01:11:59Oh my gosh
01:12:00You okay?
01:12:04Did you think you weren't going to get it?
01:12:05You panicked?
01:12:06A little bit
01:12:06But I doubt myself
01:12:07When it comes to certain things like this
01:12:09Because I started singing last year
01:12:11Hey
01:12:12That just means that you're real good
01:12:14Thank you so much
01:12:15Now go and celebrate
01:12:16Go and celebrate
01:12:16Thank you so much
01:12:17You're welcome
01:12:17You're welcome
01:12:18Well done
01:12:18Oh, she's nice
01:12:19Well done
01:12:20Here she comes
01:12:22I can't believe it
01:12:29Top 30 out of all of Australia
01:12:32It's crazy
01:12:34Alright, it's time to go celebrate, guys
01:12:36Last up to face the judges tonight
01:12:41Is the kid from Karratha, Cody
01:12:44And small town heartthrob, Nicholas
01:12:47I know I can treat you better
01:12:52Than he can
01:12:54God, the fire, and the flood
01:12:58Oh, welcome back, boys
01:13:04Hi
01:13:05How are you?
01:13:06We are well
01:13:07Nicholas and Cody
01:13:08So, Nicholas, you're from Gawla
01:13:10In South Australia
01:13:12Yes
01:13:12Cody, Karratha
01:13:14Yeah, Karratha
01:13:15W.A.
01:13:16Yep
01:13:16You're both talented artists
01:13:18And I think there's an amazing future
01:13:21For you both
01:13:22It made it really, really difficult
01:13:25We're going to have a little chat
01:13:28Because we want to make sure
01:13:30We make the right decision
01:13:32You know, I kind of changed my mind about this
01:13:36Because I don't think
01:13:37Can you
01:13:37Oh
01:13:38We're going to have a little chat
01:13:53Because it's quite a tough decision with you two
01:13:57As you can imagine
01:13:58And then we'll hand out the remaining golden ticket
01:14:02So, you know, I kind of changed my mind about this
01:14:08Because I think, you know
01:14:09Can you
01:14:10Oh
01:14:10Yeah
01:14:11Really?
01:14:13Yeah
01:14:14I think we are on the same page
01:14:18On the same page?
01:14:20Mm-hmm
01:14:21Mm-hmm
01:14:22Okay
01:14:26So
01:14:27Um
01:14:28The golden ticket
01:14:32Is
01:14:34Gonna go to
01:14:37Nicholas
01:14:45Welcome to the top 30
01:14:48Thank you so much
01:14:49Come and grab your golden ticket
01:14:51Congratulations
01:14:53Thank you so much, Marshall
01:14:55Well done, buddy
01:14:56Thank you, guys
01:14:56Excellent work
01:14:57Well done, Nicholas
01:14:58Congratulations
01:14:58Go and celebrate, man
01:15:00Have fun
01:15:00Thank you
01:15:00I'll see you guys soon
01:15:01Oh, my goodness
01:15:13That is amazing, man
01:15:14I've been watching this show since I was a kid
01:15:16And to be on that stage
01:15:17And get chosen for it
01:15:18Is such a surreal feeling
01:15:20It looks good
01:15:21Hell yeah
01:15:22I just am lost for words right now
01:15:25Congratulations
01:15:25Thank you
01:15:26Welcome to the top 30
01:15:27Thank you so much
01:15:28You know, Cody, you've come a long way, Karata's so far away
01:15:33And for that
01:15:34And for that, we thank you because it's a big trip
01:15:37You're here and you gave what you could
01:15:40Yeah, for sure
01:15:41And unfortunately, Donna, we only have 30 golden tickets to give away
01:15:47And I've got to be honest
01:15:52These decisions are heartbreaking
01:15:53You've got charm
01:15:57You've got something very special about you
01:16:00And it's important that you continue to hone and sharpen your craft
01:16:06Because you've got something
01:16:07Yeah, for sure
01:16:08Okay
01:16:09This year, the bar is up here
01:16:13And so are you
01:16:18That's why you're also getting a golden ticket
01:16:22Guys, you're doing something to me
01:16:27You're not nice
01:16:29You've been on a pretty good show there, Cody
01:16:31Oh, so did you
01:16:33What's Dad going to say?
01:16:37I don't know what he would have said
01:16:39I think he's going to flip his lid
01:16:40This means the world to him
01:16:41Do you mind if I walk out and watch his reaction?
01:16:44That'd be great
01:16:44Let's do it
01:16:45Go on, Carl
01:16:46Come on
01:16:46You guys
01:16:47Guys, I can't believe you did this to me, honestly
01:16:49That's what we do
01:16:50We got you good, man
01:16:51We've got to have some fun in this contest, you know what I'm saying?
01:16:54Oh, yeah, fun at my expense
01:16:56Bye, ladies
01:16:57Bye
01:16:59Oh, okay
01:17:03He's got a ticket
01:17:04Hey
01:17:05Someone from Carrethra got a golden ticket
01:17:10It'll make the local news
01:17:12What a champion
01:17:13He's great
01:17:14He's fantastic, bro
01:17:15Good luck
01:17:15I appreciate it
01:17:16I'll see you soon
01:17:17Thanks very much
01:17:18Nice to meet you guys
01:17:18Thank you
01:17:19I'm like, wow
01:17:21This is crazy
01:17:22Well, you came a long way to get that
01:17:24And now you got it
01:17:25So get on out of here
01:17:26Go home
01:17:27Go celebrate
01:17:28Thank you very much
01:17:29Congratulations, buddy
01:17:30Thank you
01:17:31Wanwoo, Olivia, Riley, Nicholas and Cody
01:17:37Now join last night's golden ticket holders in the top 30
01:17:41You thought you'd seen it all
01:17:47Wait a minute
01:17:49That does not happen
01:17:53Just keeps getting better
01:17:56I never do this, ever
01:17:59It's a pretty huge thing you did
01:18:04I don't know many people that have done that
01:18:06Which audition will turn the game on its head
01:18:10Hold on, let me pull up my flute
01:18:12Wow
01:18:15Harry Lamb
01:18:17Harry Lamb, the barber from Ballarat
01:18:18It's the eye of the tiger
01:18:20It's the thrill of the fight
01:18:22I love your style
01:18:24I love you
01:18:25I'm a data analyst
01:18:26When I picture data analyst
01:18:27That's not what I picture
01:18:29The girl from the snowy mountains
01:18:33If the world was ending
01:18:36I want to be next to you
01:18:39You're cheeky
01:18:45Doing this for my daughters
01:18:46I just want to make them proud
01:18:48They're the most beautiful things in my life
01:18:50That was fantastic
01:18:52Hi honey
01:18:53Daddy did good
01:18:55The greatest season of Idol
01:18:58Will melt your heart
01:19:00Sorry, can I have a minute?
01:19:15I can't be crying on TV
01:19:17I'm supposed to be the nasty one
01:19:19You cannot miss Australian Idol Sunday
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