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00:00:02We are live! Just three idols remain, but there can only be one winner.
00:00:10There's Queensland's Marshall Hamburger.
00:00:12Our small town rock chick from Colcane Eilish.
00:00:15And our school student from Perth WA, Gisella.
00:00:19Who wins? You vote, you decide.
00:00:22Welcome to an epic grand finale.
00:00:25This is...
00:00:27Australian Idol!
00:00:44Hello, I'm Rikki Lee.
00:00:46And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:00:47And we are live with the loudest audience of all time.
00:00:51Make some noise!
00:00:54Woo-ha!
00:00:56My goodness.
00:00:58Tonight, your three grand finalists, Marshall Hamburger, Eilish and Gisella, will buy your votes for the playlist of all time
00:01:08classics.
00:01:09We're talking John Farnham and the Little River Band, Divinals and Whitney Houston.
00:01:15Plus, joining them is an all-star line-up of Aussie music.
00:01:18We have Grammy winners, Wolf Mother, Leo Sayer, plus idol icon, Casey Donovan.
00:01:24And all-round legend and ARIA Hall of Famer, Tina Arena.
00:01:33But before we get into it, let's bring them out.
00:01:35Sound, style and star power is their specialty.
00:01:39It's your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:41It's your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:49It's your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:50Kyle Sanderland!
00:01:53Masha Hines!
00:01:55And Aria Hall!
00:02:18And Aria Hall!
00:02:20Well, well, well, well.
00:02:22You all look amazing.
00:02:23Welcome!
00:02:24Hi.
00:02:24Welcome, our fantastic judges.
00:02:26Well, tonight is all about our three incredible grand finalists.
00:02:30We have got Marshall Hamburger from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
00:02:35Can I hear it?
00:02:36Any Burger Boy fans in the building tonight?
00:02:39Who's the Burger Boy fans?
00:02:43There they are.
00:02:44Yes.
00:02:44There is our small-town checkout chick, Rock Chick from Colcan in New South Wales.
00:02:49Give it up for Aria.
00:02:53And finally, there's our school student Gisella from Western Australia.
00:02:57Who's here for Gisella?
00:03:04The floor is rumbling in here.
00:03:06Tonight, each idol will be singing twice for your votes.
00:03:10They'll each perform an absolute showstopper
00:03:13and then take to the stage with a music superstar for a dynamic duet.
00:03:18Voting is now open.
00:03:21The name of the idol you would like to win to the number on the screen.
00:03:26You can vote up to ten times.
00:03:29You can use them all on one idol or spread the love.
00:03:31It's up to you.
00:03:32But voting will close tomorrow at 7pm Eastern Standard Time.
00:03:37Kyle, everybody is talking about idol right now.
00:03:40Everywhere I go, I'm getting stopped by people telling me who they want to win.
00:03:43There really is idol fever in the air right now, isn't there?
00:03:46It all started with that song Marsha did.
00:03:49We all caught it.
00:03:50And it has been contagious.
00:03:51These three, what a great top three.
00:03:54Young teenagers, right at the prime of their life.
00:03:58Anyone can do anything here.
00:04:00Good luck, guys.
00:04:02100%.
00:04:02Marsha, are you feeling the finale fever as well?
00:04:05I'm feeling the idol fever because wherever I go,
00:04:08everybody's got something to say about all the contestants, you know.
00:04:12And I couldn't be more proud of the three of you.
00:04:16You've done well.
00:04:16But what I really thank you for is the kindness that you're sharing amongst one another
00:04:20because that's really important.
00:04:22We're all in this thing together, right?
00:04:26Absolutely.
00:04:28Amy, we are in for another massive night of music.
00:04:31We have Australian music royalty performing, including the superstar.
00:04:35Right next to you, Miss Marsha Hines, who's going to be singing with idol winner Casey Donovan.
00:04:43Are you excited for that?
00:04:45Oh, my God, I feel so spoiled.
00:04:46I'm such a fan of both of those girls.
00:04:48It's the second time I've got to see you this season, so I feel very lucky.
00:04:53100%.
00:04:54Well, let's get this grand finale party started with the first performance of the night.
00:04:59It has been go, go, go for our top three this week
00:05:02as they hit the publicity and promo trail, from TV and radio to fan meet and greets
00:05:08and rehearsing for tonight's show.
00:05:11It has been a hectic time for our grand finalists.
00:05:13Let's see how they prepared for the biggest week of their lives.
00:05:17From the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, this is Marshall Hamburger.
00:05:27Come on in, guys.
00:05:30Honestly, being in the grand finale of Australian Idol
00:05:32doesn't feel real and it is wiki, wiki, wiki, wiki wet.
00:05:36Now, it's going to be a huge week because there's a lot on.
00:05:39Whoa.
00:05:40Yeah, it's busy.
00:05:42There's a lot happening this week.
00:05:43Here you go.
00:05:43Oh, wow.
00:05:44So take it in.
00:05:45Grand finale week, there is just so much on.
00:05:48You've got an appearance at Sunrise.
00:05:50You've also got an interview with Kyle and Jackie O at KISS.
00:05:54And that's in amongst fittings with the wardrobe team,
00:05:57vocal workshops with the music team.
00:05:59So it's just going to be busy, busy, busy.
00:06:01It really doesn't stop.
00:06:03Crazy.
00:06:04It is very wild.
00:06:05Grand finale week is absolutely crazy.
00:06:08I speak happy small.
00:06:09I ain't worried about it right now.
00:06:12Everything that can possibly happen in a week, it is happening.
00:06:17We are heading to Westfield right now to sing.
00:06:20Whoa.
00:06:23Oh, my gosh.
00:06:26We are currently in a luxury limousine.
00:06:29You got it.
00:06:30Oh, shit.
00:06:32To the top three.
00:06:33To the top three.
00:06:35Performing at Westfield is honestly such a cool opportunity
00:06:39to actually perform to our fans face to face outside of the idol stage.
00:06:43So I'm excited to get out there and sing to people that want to see us.
00:06:48Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Gisella Eilish and Marshall Hamburger.
00:06:55I'd say there's nothing really like performing to your fans face to face.
00:07:05It's really quite a special feeling.
00:07:08These beautiful things that I've got.
00:07:13It's like you share a little moment with every person that you're interacting with.
00:07:17Love that feeling.
00:07:18Thank you for coming, guys.
00:07:20Knowing that a big crowd like that is ready to see me perform.
00:07:24Honestly, such a comforting and reassuring feeling.
00:07:26It makes me feel like I'm doing something right.
00:07:28Now we have to practice for the biggest performance of our lives.
00:07:31So, you know, it's time to get back to work on the grand finale performance.
00:07:36You got a lot going on this week.
00:07:38Yeah.
00:07:39I looked at the week schedule and I was like, whoa.
00:07:42Yeah.
00:07:42Since this is the last time Australia really are going to see and hear you on this stage,
00:07:48what song are you singing?
00:07:49Playing to Win by Little Ripper Band sung by John Farnham.
00:07:53Yeah.
00:07:55Little screams.
00:07:56Little screams.
00:07:56Little screams.
00:07:57I think this song is really fitting for the grand finale of Idol.
00:08:00First off, it's like thematically perfect.
00:08:02You know that I'm playing to win this time.
00:08:07Honestly, the fact that I'm so close to becoming the next Australian Idol has just made me want to win
00:08:12even more.
00:08:13John Farnham is probably, in my opinion, one of the best male vocalists that have ever walked the earth.
00:08:21Yep.
00:08:21He is an absolute inspiration to every musician ever, I think.
00:08:25There is a lot of pressure.
00:08:26This is the grand finale, so every note I sing on this stage really, really counts.
00:08:31When you make your move, I won't hesitate.
00:08:35If you take too long, you could be too late.
00:08:38This performance is really the last hurdle to becoming the next Australian Idol,
00:08:42so I've got to give it my all and play to win.
00:08:54If you want me, come and get me.
00:08:57You don't have a chance if you don't move now.
00:09:02I'm not waiting any longer.
00:09:04Do you know that I'm playing to win this time?
00:09:09When you make your move, I won't hesitate.
00:09:14If you take too long, you could be too late.
00:09:18This time I'm playing to win.
00:09:22All those wasted years, I marveled.
00:09:26I was only a motion away.
00:09:30And I got what I'm holding for me.
00:09:33I didn't see and we're not gonna be there.
00:09:37And I was a fool.
00:09:42Yeah.
00:09:44This time I'm playing to win.
00:09:46If you want me, come and get me.
00:09:48You don't have a chance if you don't move now.
00:09:53I'm not waiting any longer.
00:09:55You know that I'm playing to win this time.
00:09:59Oh, yeah.
00:10:01When you make your move, I won't hesitate.
00:10:05If it takes too long, you could be too late.
00:10:10This time I'm playing to win.
00:10:13I'm not playing again.
00:10:17This time I'm playing to win.
00:10:20You know that I'm playing to win.
00:10:24This time I'm playing to win.
00:10:57BRB, bro, what a great song choice.
00:11:00Just step a little bit further forward.
00:11:02I'm worried about that piano dangling in the air.
00:11:04Me too.
00:11:06You know what you've done?
00:11:07You've blown us away since day one.
00:11:09Every performance has been sensational.
00:11:11That's why you're in the top three.
00:11:13But that could just get you across the line.
00:11:16What a great performance.
00:11:17Thank you so much.
00:11:18You're a real showman, man.
00:11:19Good luck.
00:11:20Thank you so much.
00:11:22You know, I watched you hit those big John Farnham notes
00:11:25and you went for it.
00:11:26And then when it was all over, you shook it off,
00:11:29which is just, I totally get that.
00:11:31Your notes were great, Marshall,
00:11:33and what you've brought to the competition.
00:11:35I truly, truly, I thank you, man.
00:11:37You're great.
00:11:38Thank you so much.
00:11:39Thank you, Marshall.
00:11:39You're welcome, Marshall.
00:11:41Great.
00:11:42I agree.
00:11:44Man, God bless you, Marshall Hamburger,
00:11:46because you bring so much, like, credibility to this show as well
00:11:50because, I mean, I have, like, heaps of friends that hit me up
00:11:54and they're, you know, quite androgynous and different people
00:11:57and they're like, oh, yeah, but it's not really for artists, is it?
00:12:01And I'm like, are you crazy?
00:12:04Have you seen Marshall Hamburger?
00:12:05You are a real artist.
00:12:07You are unbelievable.
00:12:09And thank you so much for coming on this show
00:12:12because you are just incredible, man.
00:12:15Well done.
00:12:15Thank you, Amy.
00:12:16Thank you so much.
00:12:20I, too, am scared of the flying piano.
00:12:23You've got a flying, hanging piano.
00:12:25I know.
00:12:25I know.
00:12:25That was amazing.
00:12:26It's the force.
00:12:27All the stuff flying.
00:12:28The force.
00:12:28I love it.
00:12:29I love you so much.
00:12:30Marshall, what a way to open the show.
00:12:33You sang the hell out of that.
00:12:34That is one of my favourite songs.
00:12:36Is that one of your favourite songs?
00:12:37It's one of my absolute favourite songs.
00:12:39It's one of me and my parents both favourites.
00:12:40I was watching them rocking out during the whole song.
00:12:44It was so cool.
00:12:44Marshall, you, Gisela and Eilish made an appearance
00:12:47at Westfield, Parramatta in Sydney this week.
00:12:49A huge crowd turned out to see you guys.
00:12:52How was that for you?
00:12:53That was honestly so fun.
00:12:54It was so cool to actually sing in a different environment.
00:12:56Because, you know, up here there's a bit of an unspoken barrier
00:12:58between us and the fans.
00:12:59But out there it's just sort of like,
00:13:01hey, what's going on?
00:13:01Hey, how you doing?
00:13:02It's a wild experience, isn't it?
00:13:04It's crazy.
00:13:04Yeah.
00:13:05Yeah.
00:13:05All right.
00:13:06Well, you can check out all the action on our socials
00:13:08at Australian Idol.
00:13:09Now, Hamburger Hype, guys, has reached fever pitch in finale week.
00:13:14So many restaurants in your hometown
00:13:16are naming burgers after you
00:13:19in honour of your place in the top three.
00:13:22Here's a small serving of what's out there.
00:13:24Have a look at this.
00:13:25Look at those.
00:13:27The Marshall Hamburger, $13.95.
00:13:30Shut up and take my money.
00:13:32I want one of those immediately.
00:13:34If you think Marshall Hamburger deserves the title of Australian Idol 2025,
00:13:39then you have to vote right now.
00:13:43Text Marshall to the number on the screen.
00:13:45Don't forget, you have 10 votes to use tonight.
00:13:49We will see you sing again later in the show, Marshall.
00:13:52But everyone, give it up right now for Marshall Hamburger.
00:13:59There is still so much more to come on our grand finale after the break.
00:14:04Eilish and Gisela will sing for your votes for the top three.
00:14:08This has been the biggest night of their lives
00:14:11and they've come a long way since their first audition.
00:14:16You know what is so cool is that we're like the youngest people
00:14:18in this competition.
00:14:19We're the top three.
00:14:20And you believe that we're here today, though.
00:14:23I remember being absolutely terrified for the auditions.
00:14:26Same, same.
00:14:28Every little thing she does is magic
00:14:31And I'll tell you to reply
00:14:34Oh, yeah, changing
00:14:41I mean, to be in the grand finale with you is pretty...
00:14:45Pretty incredible.
00:14:46Yeah.
00:14:47There's no one else I'd rather do this with, guys.
00:14:50Oh, come on.
00:14:52Yay!
00:14:54Still to come
00:14:55The iconic Tina Arena
00:14:57performs live with school student Gisela
00:15:00Tina Arena is in the ARIA Hall of Fame
00:15:03So that's just an honour
00:15:05to be singing with someone so amazing as her
00:15:08Aussie rock god Wolfmother
00:15:09teams up with our very own rock chick Eilish
00:15:13Super iconic, she's won multiple ARIA awards
00:15:16So it's going to be amazing to be able to collaborate with...
00:15:18Grammy-winning superstar Leo Sayer
00:15:21duets with Marshall Hamburger
00:15:23It is an honour to sing with Leo Sayer
00:15:25because he has had multiple global number one hits
00:15:27and has a Grammy to his name
00:15:29Plus the Queen of Pop
00:15:31Marsha Hines
00:15:32and Idol legend Casey Donovan
00:15:34perform live
00:15:36It's all happening tonight
00:15:38on the Australian Idol
00:15:40Live Grand Finale
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00:16:00And stolen it
00:16:02It's a crime of passion
00:16:04Every star in the world wants to get their hands on it
00:16:07Ooh, they are a shifty bunch
00:16:09You, step forward
00:16:12Why did you do it?
00:16:14Me?
00:16:15Junior after it, never
00:16:16Come on, Black Betty, wanna smile?
00:16:19Next
00:16:19Was it you?
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00:16:28You can't pin this on me, I'm Miss Mother's hell
00:16:30Woo!
00:16:32Ooh, next
00:16:33Ooh, Black Betty, definitely you
00:16:35That's a low blow
00:16:36Bam-ba-nam, it takes me
00:16:38I wouldn't have the balls to do such a thing
00:16:40Was it you?
00:16:42Me? You gotta be joking
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00:16:44Out with it
00:16:45The only thing criminal about me
00:16:47Is my law
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00:16:54It must have been him
00:16:55Allegedly
00:16:56All of my days
00:16:57We all in, Black Betty, bam-ba-n
00:16:59It can't be me
00:17:00I was in Summer Bay
00:17:01I'm all right
00:17:03I'm hashtag innocent
00:17:06What have you got to say for yourself?
00:17:08We are to save yourself so wild
00:17:10Does it look like I need more gold?
00:17:12All of you, it's time to face the music.
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00:19:50This is the Australian Idol live grand finale.
00:19:54Our next finalist to perform
00:19:56is our Rock Chick Eilish from Colcan
00:19:59in regional New South Wales
00:20:01or, as Kyle likes to say,
00:20:03Cold Can.
00:20:04And as a tribute to Eilish tonight,
00:20:06here we go, have a look at this.
00:20:07And Cold Can.
00:20:08We've got a sea of Cold Cans in the audience
00:20:11all in their Eilish customised stubby holders.
00:20:14How good?
00:20:14Cheers, everybody.
00:20:16I think the whole town's here tonight.
00:20:19Well, this week has been a different pace
00:20:21to Eilish's laid-back life in Cold Can.
00:20:24And let's see how she handled life
00:20:26in the finale fast lane.
00:20:30Grand finale week is so crazy.
00:20:33It's so busy.
00:20:34We are constantly doing something.
00:20:36Great.
00:20:37Come on, guys.
00:20:38But it is so much fun.
00:20:39We have media interviews.
00:20:41Congratulations, first of all,
00:20:43to all of you for making the finals.
00:20:46What do I want Australia to know?
00:20:47Yeah.
00:20:47Um, then I'm ready to rock and roll.
00:20:51Publicity shoots.
00:20:52Holy moly!
00:20:53On top of that, we have wardrobe fittings.
00:20:56This is so, it is hectic.
00:20:58Let's go!
00:20:59This much does definitely not go on in Cold Can.
00:21:03The main street is quiet at, like, 2 o'clock.
00:21:08Here we go.
00:21:09We're about to go at sunrise.
00:21:10Woo-hoo!
00:21:11I can't believe I was in Cold Can a few weeks ago,
00:21:14and now I'm here at sunrise doing an interview.
00:21:18Eilish, um, you know, we talked to you before.
00:21:21The checkout chick, now the rock chick of a sausage,
00:21:24from Cold Can.
00:21:25The local butchers even named a sausage after you.
00:21:28What?
00:21:29It's getting big.
00:21:29We are so excited.
00:21:31It's been such an amazing series,
00:21:32and we're right behind all of you.
00:21:35Good luck, guys.
00:21:35Go well.
00:21:36The last 24 hours have been so crazy.
00:21:39We've done so many things.
00:21:40I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night,
00:21:43and now I have a lot of practice to do.
00:21:45Hi!
00:21:46How are you?
00:21:46Good.
00:21:47What song are you going to sing?
00:21:49Boys in Town by the Divinals.
00:21:51Oh, my gosh, Eilish,
00:21:52this might be possibly my most favourite Australian rock song.
00:21:57I chose this song because it is such a powerful song.
00:22:02It's iconic female rock.
00:22:04Chrissy Amphlet is an icon.
00:22:09And I just think it was a good song to go out on a bang with.
00:22:19My dream of becoming an Australian Idol is within reach.
00:22:23You've been working hard, though.
00:22:24You're a tough little cookie.
00:22:25Read them tough.
00:22:26Yeah.
00:22:27Absolutely.
00:22:29This is the grand finale.
00:22:31All of Australia is watching,
00:22:33so that means there's no room for mistakes,
00:22:35no room for second chances.
00:22:37This is it.
00:22:48I'm filming around all the boys in town.
00:22:55Now I want some men around.
00:22:57What is reality?
00:23:00I just respect you,
00:23:03but we don't know.
00:23:07What is fun to stop you?
00:23:10What is reality?
00:23:12I must have been desperate, I must have been pretty low
00:23:19I must have been desperate, I must have been pretty low
00:23:30I'm so slow, oh, oh, oh
00:23:36I'm tired, oh, oh, I'm wired
00:23:43I'm tired, oh, I'm wired
00:24:01Too much to you
00:24:06Too much to you
00:25:00You were just you were so unusually incredible
00:25:05Because from the very beginning
00:25:07I said to so many people who wanted to listen
00:25:10She reminds me of Chrissy Amplett
00:25:12She just reminds me of it
00:25:14And there you are singing that song
00:25:16You know, you're quietly spoken
00:25:19And then you come up here and you raise hell
00:25:21You know?
00:25:24And I just, I just, I love that about you, Eilish
00:25:28I love everything about you
00:25:29And there's just something so solid about you
00:25:31And I wish you all the luck, my dear
00:25:33All the luck
00:25:34Thank you, Marsha
00:25:35Do you know, Marsha
00:25:38Exactly what you just said
00:25:39Which is what we've been saying about Eilish the whole time
00:25:41Is her whole different personality
00:25:43No
00:25:44But like when I was thinking about it
00:25:46I was like all the big rockers that I've met
00:25:49Like Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins
00:25:51Jonathan Davis, Korn
00:25:54Daniel John, Silverchair
00:25:56They're all very soft-spoken, quite calm like dudes
00:26:00Like off stage
00:26:01And then they turn into beasts as soon as they get on stage
00:26:03That is you, babe
00:26:04You are an absolute beast up there
00:26:07That was epic
00:26:08Thank you so much
00:26:09So, so epic
00:26:11Well done
00:26:12Thank you
00:26:13Yeah, there's no doubt you're a fantastic performer
00:26:16The vocals are great
00:26:17You always choose the right songs
00:26:18And you're very likeable
00:26:20Because we see the real you
00:26:22Yeah
00:26:22And people see the transformation
00:26:24It's all you
00:26:25You're just a big circle of greatness in every way, shape and form
00:26:29You're going to be very hard to beat
00:26:30Thank you Kyle
00:26:32Thank you
00:26:35Eilish
00:26:35You just lit the fire
00:26:37The stage on fire
00:26:38My goodness
00:26:39An iconic Aussie rock song that suited you so, so perfectly
00:26:44I have seen on social so many people begging for you to sing a Devanals song
00:26:48How was that for you?
00:26:50I mean, it's such an honour to be able to sing a Devanals song
00:26:52I mean, they're just classic Aussie rock, aren't they?
00:26:54Yeah
00:26:54So yeah, to get out here and do it's pretty cool and yeah
00:26:58Did you guys love it?
00:26:59Yeah
00:27:02That was amazing
00:27:03Eilish, your hometown of Colcan or Cold Can as Kyle calls it
00:27:10Oh, he's got his can ready
00:27:11Oh, Eilish stubby holder, I like it
00:27:14Colcan could not be more proud of you and your place in the grand finale
00:27:18Oh, there it goes, yep
00:27:20I don't struggle to open cans, babe
00:27:22I should know
00:27:24So much so that this week they have renamed the town of Colcan in your honour
00:27:29Check out this photo from the border mail
00:27:32Oh, yeah
00:27:34Colcan, ladies and gentlemen
00:27:36Cheers
00:27:38Cheers
00:27:38Cheers
00:27:39Local council, well done
00:27:40Cheers
00:27:41Cheers
00:27:41Cheers to the fans, yay
00:27:43I love it
00:27:44Now, the name changer has the backing of the town mayor and everyone is getting behind her
00:27:49What's next? Do you think there might be an Eilish statue?
00:27:52I have no idea, I wouldn't doubt it, Colcan is mighty and they're great and they do all sorts of
00:27:58things
00:27:58So yeah, I wouldn't doubt if there was a statue
00:28:01That could be a homecoming, I love it
00:28:03We could get a sausage statue made at the butchers
00:28:06That's a good idea
00:28:07Go get a sausage and go visit the statue
00:28:09Exactly
00:28:10This is what I love about Australian Idol
00:28:13The impact of Idol is incredible
00:28:15And if Eilish is your Idol, then you need to vote, vote, vote
00:28:21Pick up your phone right now and text EILISH to the number on your screen
00:28:27Eilish, we will see you perform again later in the show
00:28:31But everybody, make some noise for Eilish
00:28:34Thank you
00:28:38Alright, still to come, performances from Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan
00:28:44With our very own Miss Marsha Hines
00:28:48Plus the iconic Wolf Mother, Superstar Leo Sayer
00:28:54And the one, the only, Tina Arena
00:28:58But first, here is a sneak peek of the new series of Farmer Wants A Wife
00:29:03Starting Easter Monday, take a look
00:29:08I'd really like to kiss you if that's okay
00:29:11I've been thinking the same thing all day
00:29:16The greatest love story of the year starts Easter Monday
00:29:21What do you look for in a guy?
00:29:23Um, you
00:29:24On their first meeting
00:29:26Not like butterflies in your stomach
00:29:27I couldn't stop blushing, I couldn't stop smiling
00:29:29To their first kiss
00:29:31I have so much love to give and I want to give it to you
00:29:34This is the moment they've waited for their entire life
00:29:38Probably the best day I've ever had
00:29:40Pretty hard to top this to be honest
00:29:42But finding love isn't always easy
00:29:45I've got my hands full
00:29:47We have two ladies leaving
00:29:48They're not waiting
00:29:50Hearts will break
00:29:52I don't know if I can do this
00:29:53It's been less than 24 hours and we've already lost two girls
00:29:57What?
00:29:58I didn't think it would be this hard
00:30:00I'm not gonna lie, it's probably the worst I've actually ever been hurt
00:30:03Can I not do this?
00:30:06Hearts will soar
00:30:07You're my world
00:30:09I'm falling really hard and fast
00:30:10I'm totally smitten
00:30:11I get the tingle in my toes
00:30:13This is real love
00:30:15I'm falling for you
00:30:16I do hope that you'll catch me
00:30:18And there's nothing else like it
00:30:21When you smile, it lights up the world
00:30:24I love you
00:30:25And which of our past farmers will propose?
00:30:29You're my world
00:30:30Yes
00:30:30Brand new Farmer Wants A Wife
00:30:34Starts Easter Monday on 7
00:30:44Welcome back to the live grand finale
00:30:48Australian Idol really is the ultimate star making competition
00:30:52We have singers who entered the audition room months ago
00:30:55and now they are living and breathing the superstar life
00:30:59from rehearsals to red carpets
00:31:01the week has been relentless
00:31:03but for our grand finalists
00:31:06it's all part of it, right Kyle?
00:31:07It is, they came into the radio
00:31:09these guys have been flat out
00:31:10they've been learning multiple songs
00:31:12they're singing with superstars tonight
00:31:14it's been quite the weekend
00:31:15they still look great, they're still all alive
00:31:17It's all part of it
00:31:19They do look very alive
00:31:20They do, which is always good
00:31:23Well, our school student Gisela has taken to stardom like an absolute pro
00:31:28and this week, she also celebrated a major milestone
00:31:31with her 17th birthday
00:31:32Check this out
00:31:41Grand finale week is insane
00:31:44there's so much happening
00:31:46We've had hair and makeup and wardrobe
00:31:49This one's huge
00:31:51This is much huger
00:31:52Photo shoots, interviews
00:31:54We're in the morning show and sunrise
00:31:56Thank you so much for having us
00:31:58It's amazing
00:31:59Best of luck
00:32:00Thank you so much
00:32:02It's just been, go, go, go, go
00:32:05This is so cool
00:32:07And to top it all off, today is my birthday
00:32:09and I'm 17 today
00:32:13Hooray!
00:32:15Hooray!
00:32:18We're at the Kiss radio station and we're about to talk to Kyle and Jackie O
00:32:22So Gisela, it's your birthday today, right?
00:32:25Happy birthday!
00:32:27What are you, what star sign?
00:32:28I'm an Aries
00:32:29You go after what you want
00:32:32Did you push other kids out of the line at Tuck Shop because you wanted that last cream done?
00:32:36I mean, I wouldn't go that far
00:32:37The life that we're living right now is pretty surreal and it's like, it's like mind-blowing to me
00:32:45And Gisela, wow, you've got what a voice, you've got like a bloody Disney princess or something going on
00:32:51I'm like, is this actually happening? Like what?
00:32:54Good luck to all of you
00:32:56Thank you so much
00:32:57I definitely will always remember this birthday
00:33:00Biggest week of your life
00:33:01No pressure
00:33:02No pressure
00:33:04Thanks Kyle!
00:33:05Happy birthday!
00:33:08Congratulations!
00:33:10Thank you!
00:33:11Talk to me about your song this week
00:33:13I've tackled Celine, Katie, Ariana, one diva's missing and that's Whitney
00:33:21I'm singing How Will I Know
00:33:22Oh my gosh! I'm so excited!
00:33:25I'm very excited
00:33:26Now is the right time to take on a Whitney Houston song because I'm in the grand finale of Australian
00:33:31Idol
00:33:31I think this is the perfect song to show that I can sing really well and also put on a
00:33:35great performance
00:33:37There's a boy
00:33:39I know
00:33:41He's the one I dream of
00:33:45I mean Whitney Houston we know is just one of the greatest voices ever
00:33:50One of the greatest
00:33:50I don't think I've ever met someone more brave than you to tackle these kinds of songs and do it
00:33:57in front of the entire country at your age
00:34:00So credit to you and-
00:34:02Thank you so much Carmen
00:34:03Very brave
00:34:04There's nothing left to say now except good luck
00:34:06Thank you!
00:34:08It's definitely the most important performance in my entire life
00:34:14Singing means the world to me and I've always tried to do the best that I can do
00:34:18I've never wanted anything more in my life and now I have to sing like I've never sung before
00:34:24Oh
00:34:24Yeah
00:34:24We're here
00:34:41Oh
00:34:43Look
00:34:45Oh
00:34:47For
00:34:49Oh
00:34:49Oh
00:34:51Oh
00:34:52Oh
00:34:53Oh
00:34:53Lose control, can't seem to get in love
00:35:00When I wake from dreaming, tell me is it really love
00:35:09How will I know, don't trust the feelings
00:35:13How will I know, and how will I know
00:35:19What could be the same way, how will I know, yeah
00:35:25How will I know, if he really loves me
00:35:28I'll say a prayer with every heartbeat
00:35:32I fall in love whenever we meet
00:35:36I'm asking you what you know about this
00:35:40If he loves me, if he loves me
00:35:44If he loves me now, if he loves me now
00:35:48If he loves me, if he loves me now
00:35:53Oh, how will I know, if he's thinking of me
00:36:00Say a prayer with every heartbeat
00:36:04I fall in love whenever we meet
00:36:08I'm asking you what you know about this
00:36:12How will I know, oh, how will I know
00:36:18I fall in love whenever we meet
00:36:24How will I know, oh, how will I know
00:36:48Gisella, happy 17th birthday
00:36:52Oh my goodness, 17, this is wild
00:36:55Like 17, I was so scared to even try out for musicals
00:37:02And I was like going through a breakup
00:37:03And drowning in passion pop in a park in Labrador
00:37:06And when I look at you
00:37:08Knowing exactly who you are as an artist
00:37:12Like dominating such a big stage on live TV
00:37:16Like I'm just, my mind is blown
00:37:19What a massive song
00:37:20You are such an incredible artist
00:37:22Thank you so much, Amy
00:37:24Well done
00:37:26You know, I met you in a school uniform
00:37:28In Perth, you know
00:37:30And you were a little girl
00:37:31But you knew exactly what it was
00:37:33You wanted to do, Gisella
00:37:35And I've just watched you for the last, whatever it is
00:37:39This is, I lost time
00:37:41But you've just become a young woman
00:37:44And you're so comfortable in your skin
00:37:46Gisella, look, I keep saying this
00:37:48But I couldn't be more proud of you if I tried
00:37:51Well done, sweetie
00:37:52Thank you so much, Marsha
00:37:53This is definitely the dream
00:37:56And I hope that little girls out there
00:37:58And little guys and whoever just goes for their dreams
00:38:01And doesn't let anyone tell them
00:38:03Especially, you know
00:38:05It's really important to me
00:38:06That young people do what they want to do
00:38:08And don't let anyone stop them
00:38:10So, thank you
00:38:11Yes, yes
00:38:11Thank you
00:38:14You know what, Gisella
00:38:15Everything, obviously, Marsha and Amy says
00:38:18I concur
00:38:19Absolutely great
00:38:20It's always great to see you
00:38:21But I got a call on our radio show
00:38:23During the week from our dad
00:38:26About my age
00:38:27Called Todd
00:38:28And he's got a son at home called Chase
00:38:31And Chase, Todd
00:38:32And the mum will sit down
00:38:33And he nearly cried
00:38:35Saying, thank you
00:38:37They love you
00:38:37They're voting for you
00:38:38Dad's voting for you
00:38:39Mum's voting for you
00:38:40Chase is voting for you
00:38:41He said, thank you for bringing the family back together
00:38:44And getting the kids off the devices
00:38:45Because this shows the only one
00:38:47The whole family's watching together
00:38:48And he nearly cried to me
00:38:49He loves what we've done here
00:38:51He loves all you contestants
00:38:53But, I've got to say
00:38:54You're his favourite
00:38:55Oh my God
00:38:55Well done
00:38:56Thank you so much
00:38:57Thank you, Chase
00:39:02You're so special
00:39:02Thank you so much
00:39:03Gisella, what a song
00:39:05What a performance
00:39:06That song was so perfect for you
00:39:08On Idol
00:39:09You have taken on songs
00:39:11By the biggest divas
00:39:12The biggest voices in the world
00:39:14Ariana, Mariah, Celine
00:39:16Like it's nothing
00:39:17And now Whitney
00:39:18And you just do it so effortlessly
00:39:21It's amazing to watch
00:39:22And you look so beautiful tonight
00:39:24Thank you
00:39:24You sang the hell out of that
00:39:25How did it feel for you?
00:39:26It feels incredible to get out here
00:39:28And sing what I love
00:39:30And sing what I
00:39:31Sorry
00:39:31Sing everything
00:39:32Sing my heart out
00:39:34And sing the songs that I would love to do
00:39:36And this is definitely what I would love to do
00:39:38For the rest of my life
00:39:40And these are the type of songs
00:39:41And this is the type of artist I would like to be
00:39:43So, this is incredible
00:39:45Thank you
00:39:46You've got a lot of fans in the house tonight
00:39:47A lot of people love you and what you do
00:39:49Yes
00:39:51Yes
00:39:54And Gisella, you turned 17 this week
00:39:56Happy birthday
00:39:57Yay
00:39:59Wow
00:40:00What a way to spend your birthday
00:40:03Here at Idol
00:40:04Did you have a good birthday
00:40:06Or was it all just work, work, work?
00:40:07Honestly, it was work, work, work
00:40:09But it was the most fun I've ever had in my entire life
00:40:11I'm definitely going to remember this birthday forever
00:40:13And I shared it with Marshall and Eilish
00:40:16And I could not have been happier
00:40:17Where I am right now
00:40:19I love it
00:40:19It was incredible
00:40:20So
00:40:21Well, if you love Gisella
00:40:23And you want her to be the next Australian Idol
00:40:26It would be a wonderful birthday present
00:40:29Vote for her right now
00:40:31Alright, we get to hear you sing again later in the show
00:40:34But for now, everybody give it up for Gisella
00:40:42Tonight we have another musical moment that is going to blow your minds
00:40:46We are reuniting with our Idol winner Casey Donovan and judge Marsha Hines
00:40:51For a diva duet of epic proportions
00:40:54Casey Donovan
00:40:55How excited are you to perform on stage tonight with Marsha Hines?
00:40:58Beyond excited
00:40:59It's been 21 years since I've been back in the Idol house
00:41:02So it's a, you know, it's very exciting
00:41:04And it's going to be a great night
00:41:05And Marsha Hines, I mean, can you believe it?
00:41:07Two queens coming together
00:41:08I can't wait to see it
00:41:09Idol history will be made when Marsha and Casey storm the stage
00:41:13Together on the other side of the break
00:41:15Don't go anywhere
00:41:29You're watching the Australian Idol live grand finale
00:41:32And tonight your votes will determine the winner of 2025
00:41:36Your grand finalists have already sung once
00:41:39Now they're gearing up for a series of spectacular duets
00:41:42With some of the biggest names in Aussie music
00:41:45Before that, we have got something very special for you
00:41:48Marsha Hines is a national treasure
00:41:51With a career spanning an incredible five decades
00:41:55Later this year, she's touring with Australian Idol champion
00:41:58And award-winning star of stage and screen, Casey Donovan
00:42:02Together, they've teamed up with a tribute
00:42:05To the undisputed queen of disco, Donna Summer
00:42:09Performing, she works hard for the money
00:42:11They are incredible women who are very close to my heart
00:42:15This is Marsha Hines and Casey Donovan
00:42:36pity was hard for the money
00:42:40and her contribution
00:42:43It was hard for the money
00:42:47And she becomes a millennial
00:42:48To treat her right
00:42:52A little bear on the corner
00:42:55And she wonders where he is
00:42:58And it's strange to her
00:43:01Some people seem to have everything to care
00:43:069 a.m. on the hour ahead
00:43:09She's waiting for the bill
00:43:12And she's looking real pretty
00:43:15Just waiting for her clientele
00:43:19She was hard for the money
00:43:23So hard for it, honey
00:43:26She was hard for the money
00:43:29So you better treat her right
00:43:3420 years have come and gone
00:43:37And she's seen a lot of tears
00:43:40But the ones who come in
00:43:43They really seem to have everything to care
00:43:47And the sacrifice was paid
00:43:51With little money just tips for fair
00:43:55But it's worth it all
00:43:57Just to hear them say that they can
00:44:02She was hard for the money
00:44:05So hard for it, honey
00:44:09She was hard for the money
00:44:11So you better treat her right
00:44:17Already know she's seen a bad time
00:44:24Already know these are the good times
00:44:31We will sell out
00:44:33She'll never will
00:44:35Not for a dollar
00:44:37And she was hard
00:44:45She was hard
00:44:46She was hard for the money
00:44:54So hard for it, honey
00:44:58She was hard for the money
00:45:00So you better treat her right
00:45:10All right
00:45:12She was hard for the money
00:45:27that was amazing that was so cool oh my gosh kyle did you fill up those money guns oh no
00:45:35because
00:45:36they're marcia and they are casey dollars amazing so they work hard for the money they work hard for
00:45:43the money trying to put it into anyway it's going to be too far away you're naughty marcia donna summer
00:45:50was an absolute icon as we all know you have a special connection to her right yeah um donna
00:45:55summer grew up in boston as i did too and her sister was my best friend and she did hair
00:46:01before i did
00:46:02and then she did hair in boston donna went to europe and then i came to australia so i incredible
00:46:07she
00:46:07hated us well okay don't tell people we were younger than her we used to go through her stuff
00:46:13when she left the house okay as you do as you do as you do you just do those kinds
00:46:17of things don't
00:46:18you uh now casey we went through this whole thing together in 2004 we even shared a room in the
00:46:24idol
00:46:25house back in the day we did and now you are back on the stage where it all began how
00:46:30does it feel
00:46:31to be back have you got the little it's very strange the ptsd back right it's a bit of ptsd
00:46:35yeah
00:46:36it's been an interesting week but no like this is where it all started for myself and of course you
00:46:41and 21 years it's a long long time and we're both grown and grown and grown and look at us
00:46:46now
00:46:47now marcia the two of your voices together are just incredible and singing donna summer too it's
00:46:53just delicious this is all part of your marcia sings summer tour tell us about the tour oh we're
00:46:59going on tour me and casey we're going to be hanging out so good with a great band and some
00:47:04great um great donna summer song she was outstanding way before her time i think you know
00:47:08and everybody's appreciating it now and so yeah it'll be me and casey and some other people and a
00:47:13whole lot of curls on stage i i love the curls i mean come on marcia and casey hit the
00:47:20road in
00:47:20october but you can get your tickets right now at marshalhines.com once again give it up for
00:47:26marcia hines and casey donovan
00:47:29love you ladies
00:47:33okay after the break more duets coming your way leo sayer with marshall hamburger
00:47:41and gizella with tina arena oh yeah but next rock chick eilish is lighting up the stage with
00:47:51rock icon wolf mother australian idol will be back in just a moment
00:48:10welcome back to the australian idol live grand finale right now your grand finalists are teaming
00:48:17up with some of the biggest names in the biz for show-stopping duets first up is our rock chick
00:48:23eilish
00:48:23and tonight she's sharing the stage with grammy and aria winning wolf mother they are rocking out
00:48:30to the mega hit joker and the thief get your air guitars ready everybody this is eilish and wolf mother
00:48:58says the choker and the thief makes his way all across the land see if she sits through the sands
00:49:07so i'll tell you all the story about the choker and the thief and the knife
00:49:13ye are always laughing in the midst of power always sleeping in the battle of awe with us we go
00:49:21must be sour or we are not
00:49:25going wrong
00:49:32Can you see the trouble flying over?
00:49:39I've just had it in the field of over
00:49:45Watching out everything
00:49:48I wonder what would happen if we could throw away
00:50:10Can you see the joke of my road?
00:50:15I'm standing in the field of over
00:50:23Watching out every day
00:50:26I wonder what would happen if we could throw away
00:50:32I said the Joker is the one who lives
00:50:36Makes a way out across the land
00:50:39See I'm sitting through the set
00:50:42So I'll tell you all the story about the Joker and the thief
00:50:45I said I'll tell you all the story about the Joker and the thief
00:50:48I said I'll tell you all about the Joker and the thief
00:50:51And the knife
00:51:10Oh my God
00:51:11Oh my God
00:51:16Wow
00:51:18Judges
00:51:19How good was that?
00:51:21Unbelievable
00:51:22What?
00:51:23Oh my God
00:51:23Andrew
00:51:25You could have another bandmate
00:51:28That was wild
00:51:30Yeah
00:51:32Let's bring her along on the road
00:51:33Come on
00:51:34You guys look like you've been on tour forever
00:51:36Wow
00:51:37Wow
00:51:38Eilish and Andrew from Wolf Mother
00:51:40That was incredible
00:51:42Crazy
00:51:42You almost blew the roof off this place
00:51:46My cheeks are so sore from smiling
00:51:50Eilish
00:51:50Did that feel good?
00:51:51Oh
00:51:52It felt more than good
00:51:53I mean I'm singing with Andrew Stockdale from Wolf Mother
00:51:56What was that?
00:51:58That was amazing
00:51:59Thank you dude
00:52:00Yeah
00:52:01My goodness
00:52:02And Andrew
00:52:02How was that?
00:52:03Performing with our little rock chick
00:52:05Incredible
00:52:05Amazing
00:52:06You're seasoned pro
00:52:07You nailed it
00:52:08Yeah
00:52:09A seasoned pro at 17
00:52:11I love it
00:52:12It's like a gold nugget
00:52:13She's just sitting out there in the middle of Australia somewhere
00:52:16Thank God for shows like this
00:52:18We can go and find them
00:52:19Put them on stage
00:52:20That's what it's all about
00:52:21You guys killed it
00:52:22Well done
00:52:22Thanks Kyle
00:52:23So good
00:52:25Andrew this year you are celebrating the 20th anniversary of your debut album
00:52:29And you're touring the world to celebrate including a show here in Sydney
00:52:34Yes
00:52:34Woo
00:52:35You can get tickets to that show right now at wolfmother.com
00:52:39Are you excited to be hitting the road again?
00:52:41Can't wait to play back in Sydney where it all started 20 years ago
00:52:45Yes
00:52:45Huge
00:52:46Huge
00:52:47Come on down
00:52:47I love it
00:52:48Well if you loved that and you want Eilish to wear the idol crown
00:52:52Now is the time to vote Australia
00:52:55Text Eilish to the number on your screen
00:52:58And we'll find out tomorrow night if she is your next Australian Idol
00:53:02One more time everybody for the incredible Wolfmother and Eilish
00:53:13Coming up Marshall Hamburger takes to the stage with Grammy winning superstar Leo Sayer
00:53:22And next Gisella sings with her personal hero Tina Arena
00:53:29A match made in heaven
00:53:31But before that Eilish has been making a big impression on Australia and her hometown of Colcan
00:53:38She received some heartfelt messages ahead of the grand finale
00:53:41Check this out
00:53:44Eilish you're in the finale
00:53:46Congratulations
00:53:47We just want to make sure you're still available for the Colcan Christmas carols
00:53:52Absolutely
00:53:53Go Eilish
00:53:55Go Eilish
00:53:56Go Eilish
00:53:58So cute
00:53:59Hi Eilish, Lee Parker, Greater Hume Shire Council Mayor
00:54:02You're such an inspiration to all young people in our Shire and Australia
00:54:06Well done and good luck Eilish
00:54:08Colcan is a big part of who I am today
00:54:11And it means the world to be able to represent them on the Idol stage
00:54:16We're so proud of you and everything that you're achieving
00:54:19My school has been very important in my life
00:54:22Just how much they've encouraged me to chase a dream and to do what I love the most
00:54:27Go Eilish, we're so proud of you
00:54:30It is just so fantastic seeing you smash it up on that stage every week
00:54:36You can do this and I love you
00:54:38I've been into that since kindergarten
00:54:42I'm like crying
00:54:44I'm a little final
00:54:46Hi Eilish, I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of you
00:54:50I'm so excited to see what the future holds for you my dear
00:54:53I had my first ever voice lesson with her
00:54:56And now I'm here in the grand finale on the Idol stage
00:55:01It's just a dream come true to be honest
00:55:16It's the Australian Idol live grand finale
00:55:19Performing next is our teenage school student Gisela from Western Australia
00:55:23I'm up here with her mum and her dad and her twin brother Christian as well
00:55:27Tonight our grand finalists are singing with some of their own idols
00:55:30And Gisela has been paired up with the legendary Tina Arena
00:55:35Luke, she is a massive fan, right?
00:55:38How is she going to be feeling on stage tonight?
00:55:40I think she'll be brilliant
00:55:41I think Tina is her absolute idol
00:55:44She's mine, but I think it's all your dreams come true, darling
00:55:47Go ahead
00:55:48Luke is so excited for this next performance
00:55:50I am, I am
00:55:51I'm also pumped for this
00:55:52So with the classic heaven help my heart
00:55:54Australia, this is Gisela and Tina Arena
00:56:05To smile your faces
00:56:09That's how I'm used to be
00:56:18This was forever
00:56:21Now what a fainted memory
00:56:30Perfect delusion
00:56:33For a while I guess it was
00:56:39Without explanation
00:56:42The proof that I loved the road
00:56:47Heaven held my heart
00:56:51Cause it's a love like me
00:56:57Always wondering when this all will end
00:57:02And I'll find the love I need
00:57:07I know it's happening somewhere
00:57:11Somehow I still believe
00:57:15I'm asking please
00:57:19Heaven held my heart
00:57:25Heaven won't you help me
00:57:28So give me a sign, sign, sign, sign
00:57:35Or won't you help me
00:57:42I'll do anything, baby
00:57:59I'll do anything, baby
00:58:04I'll do anything, baby
00:58:05I'll do anything, baby
00:58:11Heaven held my heart
00:58:15Won't you held my heart
00:58:19I'll do anything, baby
00:58:41Oh, wow
00:58:45Wow
00:58:47My goodness
00:58:49Heaven help my heart
00:58:51Jisella just exploded into a million pieces over there
00:58:54My goodness, judges
00:58:56What did you think of Tina and Gisella?
00:58:58Ladies, ladies, ladies
00:59:00You sounded brilliant together
00:59:02You know what I mean?
00:59:04You just sounded so wonderful
00:59:06Tina, I remember meeting you
00:59:08When you were Gisella's age
00:59:10And look at you now, honey
00:59:11You were all that
00:59:12In a bag of chips
00:59:16You're the biggest surprise of me
00:59:17Gisella, you're holding your own
00:59:20Beside Tina Arena
00:59:22That freaking blows my mind
00:59:23And you know what, Tina
00:59:25I heard you a few years ago
00:59:27Saying Australian radio
00:59:28Should play more Australian music
00:59:30And I listen to you
00:59:31We're flogging that stuff
00:59:32You were right
00:59:33Everyone should support Australia
00:59:35What do you think of this new little gem
00:59:36That we found?
00:59:37She is a gem
00:59:38She is
00:59:39She is a real gem
00:59:40And I've had a real
00:59:41It's been joyous being here with her
00:59:44And it's just
00:59:45We feel so good together
00:59:46And that's what it's about
00:59:48It's just
00:59:48I just say to Gisella
00:59:50Just have a great time
00:59:51Don't have expectations
00:59:54Just enjoy the moment
00:59:56Wherever it may take you
00:59:58Great advice
00:59:59100%
01:00:00Gisella, sharing the stage
01:00:02With your idol
01:00:03Tina Arena
01:00:04Was that a pinch me moment
01:00:06Or what?
01:00:07In the absolute pinch me moment
01:00:09I mean, I've been probably
01:00:12Manifesting this forever
01:00:13Like, Tina's my idol
01:00:15And she's incredible
01:00:16And I can't believe
01:00:16I'm standing next to you
01:00:17And performing with you
01:00:18It's incredible
01:00:21Poor darling
01:00:22Had to be subjected
01:00:23To my material
01:00:24Because it's mum and dad
01:00:26Played so much
01:00:27I love it
01:00:28That's why she's got
01:00:29Such good taste
01:00:29She's such a great singer
01:00:30She's been listening to you
01:00:31Tina
01:00:32Tina, you are about
01:00:33To tour Australia
01:00:34To celebrate the
01:00:35I can't believe I'm saying it
01:00:36The 30th anniversary
01:00:38Of your iconic album
01:00:40Don't Ask
01:00:41I have to say
01:00:42I used to sing that song
01:00:43Start to finish
01:00:44In my bedroom
01:00:44What an album
01:00:46What an artist
01:00:47Can you tell us a bit
01:00:48About the tour?
01:00:50It's just
01:00:50For me
01:00:51It's a moment
01:00:52Of being able to
01:00:54I think
01:00:55Sing these songs
01:00:56And to thank
01:00:57The Australian public
01:00:58For being unbelievably
01:01:00Generous to me
01:01:01Over almost 50 years
01:01:03And for listening
01:01:04To the music
01:01:05And for following
01:01:06That journey
01:01:08Through the highs
01:01:09And the lows
01:01:10Because it's never
01:01:11High
01:01:12It's just
01:01:13It is a ride
01:01:14And I'm very grateful
01:01:16To Australia
01:01:17For allowing me
01:01:18To experiment
01:01:20And to continue
01:01:21To do music
01:01:22So thank you
01:01:23Very, very much
01:01:24We love you so much
01:01:25Tina
01:01:26And you have
01:01:27Our very own
01:01:28Dylan Wright
01:01:29Last year's
01:01:30Idol winner
01:01:30Supporting you
01:01:31On tour
01:01:31That's amazing
01:01:32I'm so excited
01:01:33I really, really
01:01:34Like Dylan a lot
01:01:35He's been fantastic
01:01:37But I also want
01:01:38To take the opportunity
01:01:38To congratulate you
01:01:40All of the judges
01:01:41Marsha, Amy
01:01:42And Carl
01:01:43And all of the public
01:01:44And this wonderful team
01:01:46Here at Australian Idol
01:01:47For doing wonderful work
01:01:49And for entertaining
01:01:50Australian audiences
01:01:51And this wonderful band
01:01:53Of course
01:01:54That I'm very lucky
01:01:55To work with
01:01:56Under the guise
01:01:56Of Dory and Wes
01:01:57The best in the biz
01:01:58And all of this
01:01:59Just wonderful humans
01:02:01Fantastic
01:02:02Thank you
01:02:02And ditto
01:02:03Right back to you
01:02:04Thank you so much
01:02:05You can get your tickets now
01:02:07At TinaArena.com
01:02:09If you want to go
01:02:10See Tina on tour
01:02:11And Australia
01:02:12If you want Gisela
01:02:13To be the Australian Idol
01:02:15This year
01:02:15Vote for Gisela
01:02:17To the number
01:02:18On your screen
01:02:19Right now
01:02:20Give it up
01:02:21For the one and only
01:02:23Tina Arena
01:02:24And your grand finalist
01:02:25And your grand finalist
01:02:26Gisela
01:02:26Up next
01:02:33Marshall Hamburger
01:02:34Performs with
01:02:35Pop legend
01:02:37And Grammy winning
01:02:38Superstar
01:02:39Leo Sayer
01:02:40But before that
01:02:42Grand finalist
01:02:43Gisela
01:02:43Has received
01:02:44Some touching messages
01:02:45Of support
01:02:46From back home
01:02:47In Perth
01:02:47Let's take a look
01:02:50Hey Gisela
01:02:51It's your besties
01:02:53From school
01:02:53We are so incredibly proud
01:02:55Of you making you
01:02:56Into the top three
01:02:57And we're all rooting
01:02:58For you to win
01:02:59Go Gisela
01:03:02Good luck
01:03:03Gisela
01:03:03We are all backing
01:03:04You 100%
01:03:05It's so special
01:03:06That my school
01:03:07Have my back
01:03:08And are supportive
01:03:09Of me
01:03:09I couldn't have done
01:03:11It without them
01:03:11Hi Gisela
01:03:13Roger Cook
01:03:13WA Premier here
01:03:14I just wanted to say
01:03:15On behalf of everyone
01:03:16In our state
01:03:17How immensely proud
01:03:18We are of you
01:03:19Making the finals
01:03:20Of Australian Ireland
01:03:21We just love the fact
01:03:23That you're showing
01:03:23Those over east
01:03:24How it's done
01:03:25Who's the premier
01:03:26Of WA
01:03:27Oh my goodness
01:03:27Hi Gigi
01:03:29Good luck
01:03:30We know you'll crush it
01:03:31You always do
01:03:32My uncles were
01:03:34I guess
01:03:34The people that
01:03:35Introduced me to
01:03:36Mariah and Whitney
01:03:37And they were
01:03:39Huge supporters
01:03:40Of mine
01:03:41From a young age
01:03:42Hi Gisela
01:03:43Nonna here
01:03:44Hi Gisela
01:03:46Nonna
01:03:46I'm sure you'll
01:03:48Mark us prayer
01:03:48As you always do
01:03:51They've always taught me
01:03:53That anything is possible
01:03:55If you just
01:03:56Put in the hard work
01:03:58And
01:03:59Believe in yourself
01:04:00We miss you
01:04:02And love you so much
01:04:03Remember
01:04:04Always that
01:04:05I just
01:04:06Can't wait to
01:04:08See them again
01:04:09And give them big hugs
01:04:16Hi Marsh
01:04:17It's Nonna here
01:04:18Oh Nonna
01:04:19Just wishing you
01:04:20All the very best
01:04:21I'm so proud of you
01:04:22Good luck
01:04:23Marsh
01:04:24Thank you Nonna
01:04:26Hey it's Gracie Lawrence
01:04:28And Clyde Lawrence
01:04:29We are from the band
01:04:30Lawrence
01:04:30And we heard that
01:04:32You Marshall
01:04:33Are a big fan of our band
01:04:34And we're so excited
01:04:36That you're in the grand finale
01:04:37Congratulations
01:04:38You've been crushing it
01:04:40All season
01:04:40And we are rooting for you
01:04:42Good luck
01:04:45That's crazy
01:04:46That my favorite band
01:04:47Is a fan of me
01:04:48At the moment
01:04:50Oh my god
01:04:52Hey Marshall
01:04:53It's Ollie
01:04:53Ollie
01:04:54We met in grade 7
01:04:56We used to play Yu-Gi-Oh
01:04:57In the library together
01:04:58We were cool like that
01:05:00We were cool like that
01:05:01Every time you perform
01:05:03You just continuously
01:05:04Get better and better
01:05:04And this journey
01:05:06Is just the beginning
01:05:08Thank you Ollie
01:05:10Hey Marshall
01:05:11Mr Hamburger
01:05:12Burger Boy
01:05:13You are making us
01:05:14All so proud up here
01:05:15On the sunny coast
01:05:16Getting into the grand finale
01:05:18Is such an achievement
01:05:19You have made
01:05:20Quirky cool
01:05:22Thank you Robin
01:05:23It's so cool to hear
01:05:24That I'm making
01:05:25Quirky cool again
01:05:26Everyone's got a bit of
01:05:27Nerd on the inside
01:05:28I just want to
01:05:29Just want to say
01:05:30Hey
01:05:30Let it out
01:05:31Let it out
01:05:32Let it free
01:05:36You're right
01:05:37Let it out Marshall
01:05:38Let it out
01:05:39There's so much love
01:05:40For our finalist
01:05:41Marshall Hamburger
01:05:42Right there
01:05:43He's about to perform
01:05:44One last time tonight
01:05:45And I'm here
01:05:46With the Hamburger support
01:05:48Crew in the audience
01:05:49Including Marshall's parents
01:05:51They're a really rowdy bunch
01:05:54Marshall loves the retro music
01:05:56And he's about to take
01:05:56To the stage
01:05:57With one of the greats
01:05:59Mrs Hamburger
01:05:59How excited is Marshall
01:06:01To sing with Leo Sayer
01:06:02He is so so excited
01:06:05To get the opportunity
01:06:06To sing with
01:06:07A Grammy Award winning artist
01:06:08It doesn't happen
01:06:09To many musicians
01:06:10Or artists in their lifetime
01:06:11So this is such a gift
01:06:13Leo brings joy to the stage
01:06:15Every time he gets on it
01:06:16So does my boy
01:06:17Bring the joy
01:06:18Yes
01:06:19Absolutely
01:06:20Well
01:06:21As she said
01:06:22With the Grammy winning hits
01:06:23You make me feel like dancing
01:06:25Which has had over
01:06:26100 million streams
01:06:28This is Leo Sayer
01:06:30And Marshall Hamburger
01:06:37Go
01:06:45to the
01:06:47Were to Most Adobe
01:06:53as a
01:06:54don't
01:06:56It's
01:06:57It's
01:06:58yes
01:07:05I'm in a spin, you know, shaking on a string, you know, you make me feel like dancing, I want
01:07:14to dance the night away, you make me feel like dancing, every night and every day, you make me feel
01:07:22like dancing, I feel like dancing, dancing, dance the night away.
01:07:31Dancing, dancing, I caught you too far in the morning, I'm feeling tired, no, no, no, just hold me tight
01:07:48and live on the light, cause I don't want to go home right now.
01:07:56You put a spell on me, right where you want me to be, cause you make me feel like dancing,
01:08:04I want to dance the night away, you make me feel like dancing, every night and every day, you make
01:08:12me feel like dancing, I feel like dancing, dancing, dance the night away.
01:08:20I feel like dancing, dancing, dancing the night away, dancing, dancing, dancing the night away.
01:08:30I feel like dancing, dancing, dancing, dancing the night away.
01:08:41You make me feel like dancing, I want to dance the night away, you make me feel like dancing, every
01:08:55night and every day.
01:09:16I feel like dancing, I want to dance the night away.
01:09:22I want to dance the night away.
01:09:25Everyone in the house is up on their feet.
01:09:28Judges, I know you loved it, Kyle, who was twerking off the exit.
01:09:32That is one of my... Leo knows.
01:09:34I love that song. I've always loved it.
01:09:35I love Leo, and I love Marsha.
01:09:38What a great act.
01:09:39Yeah, it's amazing.
01:09:41Wasn't that insane?
01:09:42So good.
01:09:43How do you sit still?
01:09:44How do you sit still to Leo say, you don't?
01:09:47Love you, Leo.
01:09:48Thank you, darling.
01:09:49You're welcome.
01:09:50My lovely friend Marsha there.
01:09:52So sweet.
01:09:53Amy, hi.
01:09:54Hi.
01:09:55That was so much fun.
01:09:56Oh, my God.
01:09:57That was the funnest time we've had in a long time up here.
01:10:00That was great.
01:10:00Thank you both.
01:10:01So much fun.
01:10:02Leo, that was a US number one and won you a Grammy.
01:10:06You must have performed that song a thousand times.
01:10:09Just a few times.
01:10:10Just a few.
01:10:11But tonight was so special.
01:10:13Now, this is one of the most special times I've sung that song.
01:10:16Because this guy, I'll tell you, he's got it.
01:10:19Yeah?
01:10:20It's in the voice and it's in the feet.
01:10:22Oh, wow.
01:10:23Wow.
01:10:24What a huge compliment.
01:10:26Marshall, you look like you were having the time of your life.
01:10:29I know it's a silly question, but did you enjoy that?
01:10:32Oh, yes.
01:10:32Oh, yes.
01:10:33This song is absolute joy and I love performing.
01:10:36The same thing is with the man who wrote it himself.
01:10:38So cool.
01:10:38It's a lovely song to do because you just let go and dance.
01:10:41It's great.
01:10:42What a joy it is and what a joy you bring to every stage you perform on.
01:10:46Leo, you are such a busy guy.
01:10:47You're still touring the world.
01:10:49You're touring the UK very, very soon.
01:10:51But after all these years, what is it that keeps you coming back for more?
01:10:56Oh, I just love my job.
01:10:58You know, I ring fence my job.
01:10:59I make sure that nobody else does it and I do it.
01:11:02It really is the best job in the whole entire world.
01:11:05Australia, if you want Marshall Hamburger to be your Australian idol, you must vote.
01:11:12Text Marshall to the number on the screen.
01:11:15And let's hear it one more time for Leo Sayer and Marshall Hamburger.
01:11:26Wow.
01:11:28Wow.
01:11:29Now that all three grand finalists have performed, the decision is all down to you, Australia.
01:11:35You decide which of the three finalists will be your Australian idol.
01:11:40Here is a reminder of their performances tonight.
01:11:46It's 19-year-old Marshall Hamburger from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
01:12:09Check out chick's 17-year-old Eilish from Colcan in country, New South Wales.
01:12:31And Gisela, just 17-year-old from Perth, Western Australia.
01:12:37And Gisela, just 17-year-old from Perth, Western Australia.
01:12:54It is the battle of the teens.
01:12:57Who will you choose as your winner of Australian Idol 2025 for one final time?
01:13:04You vote, you decide.
01:13:07Voting is open until tomorrow at 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
01:13:12And then we are back for one final showdown.
01:13:18Yes, that's right.
01:13:20Tomorrow night's grand finale live verdict show is going to be massive.
01:13:27Your grand finalists will perform again and your top 12 are back.
01:13:34Plus, the OG Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian, will perform.
01:13:39And of course, we will crown your winner.
01:13:43That is tomorrow at 7.30pm right here on 7 and 7 Plus.
01:13:47Thank you to our superstar judges, Carl Sandiland.
01:13:51What a show.
01:13:51Thank you for joining us.
01:13:53Marsha Hines.
01:13:55And Amy Shark.
01:13:59And if you're watching on 7 Plus, stay right here and get stuck into all seasons of Bones streaming
01:14:05right now.
01:14:06Until tomorrow night and our epic grand finale live results verdict.
01:14:12Goodnight Australia.
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