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00:00:00The wait is over. Top 12 week has arrived.
00:00:05Australia, now it's your turn. You vote, you decide.
00:00:09This is...
00:00:11Australia!
00:00:28Hello, I'm Ricky Lee. And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:00:31And there is an epic live audience in the house tonight.
00:00:34Make some noise!
00:00:39Wow!
00:00:41Alright, this week the Top 12 take to the stage with iconic songs from the movies as they compete for
00:00:47your votes.
00:00:48Brace yourself for blockbuster bangers and award-winning performances that you simply cannot miss.
00:00:54But before this movie starts, let's roll out the red carpet for your Australian Idol judges.
00:01:08Cole Sandelers!
00:01:11Marta Hines!
00:01:13And Amy Shaw!
00:01:21Good evening, Scotty. Pretty in pink.
00:01:24Ricky Lee, here we go.
00:01:26You and me in pink tonight.
00:01:43Good evening, judges.
00:01:45Hi there.
00:01:46Good evening.
00:01:46Alright, so tonight you will see the first half of your Top 12 perform for your votes.
00:01:52Tomorrow night the remaining six idols will take to the stage.
00:01:55Then, on Tuesday, we are live with our Top 12 verdict show where one singer from each night will go
00:02:05home.
00:02:06Up until this point, our judges have had the difficult task of narrowing down thousands of singers.
00:02:12But that ends now.
00:02:15Starting this very moment, the power is in your hands as voting is officially open for tonight's idols.
00:02:22They are...
00:02:23Perth's soul man with the trademark beanie, Charlie.
00:02:26CHEERING
00:02:28Northern Rivers country singer, Lily Grace.
00:02:32And Central Coast landscaper, Kalani.
00:02:37CHEERING
00:02:38And the barber from Ballarat, Harry.
00:02:42CHEERING
00:02:44Adelaide mum and teacher, Samella.
00:02:48CHEERING
00:02:50And forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh, Jacinta.
00:02:54CHEERING
00:02:57Now remember, you are in the director's seat and will decide which of our singers make it to the Top
00:03:0310.
00:03:04To vote, simply text the name of your favourite idol to the number on the screen.
00:03:08Thanks to the all-new Jaku, J5, Eevee powering electric idol performances.
00:03:15You can vote up to ten times per number or use them all on one idol or you can share
00:03:20the votes around.
00:03:21It is up to you.
00:03:22But voting closes tomorrow at 7pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
00:03:26Now, don't forget, after tonight's performances, the judges will save just one singer from the public vote, putting them straight
00:03:35through to the Top 10.
00:03:36They are facing an enormous decision because this year's talent is truly next level.
00:03:43Amy, voting is officially open, can you believe it?
00:03:48In a cast of unforgettable talent, what can our idols do to stand out as main characters tonight?
00:03:55Well, I think they need to feel like the main character.
00:03:57I mean, they've already made it to the Top 12, which is incredible, and what a night to do it.
00:04:02They've got the sets, the band, they look amazing, so they've just got to feel like the main character, I
00:04:07think.
00:04:07Yeah, 100%. And Marsha, we're expecting big movie anthems tonight.
00:04:13Will you expect our idols to match the original? You want them to make it their own?
00:04:17Well, I think they can't match it, but they can take it to another level.
00:04:22And, you know, like we're saying in the very beginning, we have travelled the whole country to look for singers
00:04:27like this.
00:04:28It is now up to Australia to vote.
00:04:32So, you see somebody you dig, you make sure you vote for them, because if you don't, they can vote
00:04:38it out.
00:04:40Sure words never spoken, Marsha.
00:04:42I know it's true, right?
00:04:42Now, Kyle, are you prepared for cinematic moments and maybe even a few plot twists?
00:04:49I love a plot twist.
00:04:50I know you do.
00:04:51You two wearing pink and purple is giving me bad flashbacks.
00:04:56I spent an hour and a half with my Aunty Jill.
00:04:59She was at Garden City RSL with her friends, talking about the contestants and no one knows who's going to
00:05:06win.
00:05:07And normally by now, we've got an idea if we like one or two.
00:05:09It went on and on.
00:05:11And those women, big fans of all of you guys, good luck tonight.
00:05:14Anyone can still win this right at the beginning.
00:05:17So, best of luck everyone.
00:05:19Alright.
00:05:20Yes.
00:05:21100%.
00:05:22Well, on that note, it's lights, camera, action for our first singer of the night.
00:05:28I felt a bit Formula One there, I got a bit excited.
00:05:30He's the beanie wearing soul man who's loving life in the top 12 fast lane.
00:05:35From Perth in Western Australia, this is Charlie.
00:05:47Movie week, let's go.
00:05:49Life is so different here in the top 12.
00:05:52It's like I should start identifying as a movie star.
00:05:55It is fast paced, doing things all the time.
00:05:58We're doing photo shoots, rehearsals, makeup, wardrobe, hair for the other contestants.
00:06:04It's so different to life back in Perth.
00:06:06Hello.
00:06:07Hey Charlie.
00:06:09Top 12, welcome.
00:06:10Yeah.
00:06:11Yeah.
00:06:13Let's talk about it.
00:06:14Let's talk about it.
00:06:14You got through, but now it's Australia voting.
00:06:18Crazy.
00:06:18So the pressure's on.
00:06:19Oh, oh yeah.
00:06:20Big time.
00:06:21You can feel like that pressure just creeping in man.
00:06:24Things, things are getting real.
00:06:25So it's movie week.
00:06:27What song you sing?
00:06:28My Girl by The Temptations.
00:06:30Bit of, bit of a size check?
00:06:31Oh yeah, for sure, for sure.
00:06:33I won't, I won't match, I won't match you on that.
00:06:36Can't wait to hear it.
00:06:37Let's do it.
00:06:38Cool.
00:06:39I think the movie to me is remembered for the expression of young love and how beautiful
00:06:45that can be.
00:06:45I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
00:06:53I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
00:07:08There's that key change happening just after here.
00:07:11Yeah, the key change.
00:07:11Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:07:12Felt a bit like you were unsure of yourself.
00:07:14Yeah, a little.
00:07:15We're trying to, trying to work out the notes.
00:07:17Yeah.
00:07:17So you have to kind of really be on point.
00:07:19Singers tend to just like scoop and let me fly that out.
00:07:23Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:07:23But we want like clear steps.
00:07:26It's a big worry to have something like a key change in your performance that you have
00:07:31to nail, especially in front of the nation.
00:07:35There's no room for slip ups, no room for mistakes.
00:07:38If I don't land the key change, it could really fall flat on its face.
00:07:43And that means I can go home.
00:07:51I got sunshine on a cloudy day.
00:08:00When it's cold outside, I got the month of May.
00:08:08Yeah, come on.
00:08:10Hey.
00:08:10Hey, I guess you'll say.
00:08:15What can make me feel this way?
00:08:20Is my girl.
00:08:21My girl.
00:08:22My girl.
00:08:23My girl.
00:08:23I'm talking about my girl.
00:08:27My girl.
00:08:29My girl.
00:08:29My girl.
00:08:33I'm talking about my girl.
00:08:38My girl.
00:08:41Oh, I got a sweeter song
00:08:44Than the birds in the trees
00:08:48Oh, yeah, it's for me, yeah
00:08:51I guess you would just say
00:08:56What can make me feel this way?
00:09:01It's my girl, my girl
00:09:04I'm talking about my girl
00:09:07My girl, hey
00:09:09My girl, yeah
00:09:11I got sunshine on a cloudy day
00:09:16With my girl
00:09:17I even got the month of May
00:09:21I'm talking about my girl
00:09:24Talking about my girl
00:09:27Only my girl can make me feel this way
00:09:33This way
00:09:38I'm talking about my girl
00:10:05Oh, Charlie, what a great song for you
00:10:07It's a great song, classic, a classic
00:10:09I mean, I remember when that came out
00:10:11When I was a little girl
00:10:13And I was born in the month of May
00:10:14So it was just always something
00:10:16That was sung in our house
00:10:17It just took me back to great memories
00:10:18And your spin on that
00:10:20Wow
00:10:21Thank you
00:10:21Talk about main character energy
00:10:23Oozing out of everywhere
00:10:26It was just so cool to watch
00:10:28Oh, thank you
00:10:29Thank you
00:10:29You just got such an authentic sound
00:10:31I love it
00:10:32Thank you very much
00:10:33Thank you so much
00:10:39You know, Charlie, were you singing that for your girl?
00:10:41Yes, I was
00:10:42I felt that
00:10:43Yeah
00:10:43That was really lovely
00:10:44You know, you sing and you sing
00:10:46And then you plot as you go
00:10:48But I'm always very interested to hear how you end a song
00:10:53And that was really cool
00:10:54Well done, Charlie
00:10:55Oh, thank you so much
00:10:56Thank you so much
00:11:00Yeah, Charlie, everyone looks forward to seeing you
00:11:03Because you make it so effortless
00:11:05And it feels like you've been doing this your entire life
00:11:08You make every song that everyone knows
00:11:10They can sing along to it
00:11:11But you give it your own Charlie spin
00:11:13It seems to work every single time
00:11:16Don't change
00:11:17Well, thank you, Carl
00:11:17Thank you so much, mate
00:11:18Thank you
00:11:22Oh, Charlie
00:11:23Hi, Ricky
00:11:24That was so cool
00:11:26I love that song so much
00:11:27I love that movie, My Girl
00:11:29What a classic
00:11:30You killed it
00:11:32How was that for you?
00:11:33It was incredible
00:11:34You know, incredible to dedicate this to my partner
00:11:36Who's watching at home
00:11:37And it just means so much, you know
00:11:39You can tell
00:11:39You can tell that every time you sing
00:11:41You sing with your whole heart
00:11:43Now, Charlie, we saw in your video
00:11:45That your life has totally changed
00:11:47Being in the top 12
00:11:48Photo shoots, interviews
00:11:50Are you loving this new life?
00:11:52It's crazy, but incredible
00:11:54I'm so happy to be a part of it
00:11:56We're so happy to have you
00:11:57Now, Charlie, I have been loving
00:11:59I feel like I'm your, like, number one fangirl on Instagram
00:12:02What?
00:12:02I've been loving what you've been posting on socials
00:12:05You really give, you know, a behind-the-scenes look
00:12:07At what happens here at Australian Idol
00:12:08Your get-ready-with-me situation is fantastic
00:12:13Beanie-gate, the dancing
00:12:14So funny
00:12:15If you haven't followed our idols on social media
00:12:18You have to do it
00:12:18Go check them out
00:12:19All right, Australia
00:12:21If you want to see Charlie sing again
00:12:23You have to vote
00:12:25Do what the man says
00:12:26Text Charlie to 0457 500 700 right now
00:12:33Make some noise for Charlie
00:12:34Thank you very much
00:12:35Thank you
00:12:36Thank you
00:12:40Okay, what a way to kick off movie week
00:12:42And it's time to cue the next scene
00:12:44She has chosen a song from the iconic movie
00:12:47The Devil Wears Prada
00:12:48From the northern rivers of New South Wales
00:12:51It's our country gal, Lily Grace
00:13:00The top 12 is great
00:13:01We're here
00:13:02I made it
00:13:02I can't
00:13:03I mean, I can't believe it
00:13:04Because I'm here
00:13:04But I also can't believe it
00:13:08I'm just a small town girl
00:13:10And being in the big city
00:13:11Is a huge change for me
00:13:13It's really exciting
00:13:15Because a career in music
00:13:16Is what I've always wanted
00:13:17So being here
00:13:19And being in the top 12
00:13:20Is like a dream come true
00:13:22It is movie week
00:13:24And I'm singing
00:13:25Suddenly I See
00:13:26By Katie Tunstall
00:13:27From Devil Wears Prada
00:13:28She's a Grammy nominated singer
00:13:30And like me
00:13:31She comes from a small town
00:13:32And I've actually been lucky enough
00:13:35To organise a little Zoom chat
00:13:37With Katie herself
00:13:39Hello
00:13:39How are you?
00:13:40Hi, Lily Grace
00:13:42How are you?
00:13:44Oh my goodness
00:13:44I'm so excited to talk to you
00:13:47To me, I'm excited to talk to you
00:13:48I know that you come from a little town as well
00:13:51And so do I
00:13:52I mean, I'm a long way from home
00:13:54I'm like a 10 hour drive from home
00:13:55And I feel like
00:13:56I'm so glad that I have this song
00:13:58You know, because
00:13:58The way that I have somewhat connected with it
00:14:01Is sometimes you do have to make sacrifices
00:14:04To be, you know
00:14:06Like to chase your dreams
00:14:07And I feel like this song kind of
00:14:08Also saying, you know
00:14:09This is what I have to do
00:14:10And this is what I want to do
00:14:11You're in a moment that could
00:14:13Change the course of your future
00:14:15But what I will definitely give you
00:14:16Some advice about
00:14:17It's always really good
00:14:19To find someone in the crowd
00:14:21Who's having a really good time
00:14:23And actually properly look at them
00:14:25If you really have a minute
00:14:28With one person who's looking at you
00:14:31You have a real human moment
00:14:33Yeah, I love that
00:14:34I definitely think that's something
00:14:35I have to work on a little bit
00:14:36Thank you so much
00:14:38Your advice is actually
00:14:39It's been amazing
00:14:41We're gonna delay
00:14:43After speaking to Katie
00:14:44I feel like it's just given me
00:14:46That little bit of edge
00:14:47I want to keep going
00:14:48In this competition
00:14:49I know what I want
00:14:50I know what I want to do
00:14:51And I want to be in top ten
00:14:54Top ten's calling
00:15:04Your face is a map of the world
00:15:06It's a map of the world
00:15:09And you can see
00:15:10She's a beautiful girl
00:15:11She's a beautiful girl
00:15:13And everything around her is a silver pool of life
00:15:18The people who surround her feel the benefit of it
00:15:23It makes you calm
00:15:25She holds you captivated in her palm
00:15:29Suddenly I see
00:15:32This is what I want to be
00:15:35Suddenly I see
00:15:37Why the hell it means so much to me
00:15:42This is what I want to be
00:15:44Suddenly I see
00:15:47Why the hell it means so much to me
00:15:54Well I feel like walking the world, like walking the world
00:15:59And you can see she's a beautiful girl, she's a beautiful girl
00:16:03She fills up every corner like she's warm, like in white
00:16:08Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember what you heard
00:16:15She rocks the leaf, you're hanging on her word, come on
00:16:19Suddenly I see
00:16:21This is what I want to be
00:16:25Suddenly I see
00:16:28Why the hell it means so much to me
00:16:31Oh, yeah, yeah
00:16:34Suddenly I see
00:16:36I see
00:16:36I see
00:16:37Why the hell it means so much to me
00:16:40I see
00:16:44I see
00:16:46I see
00:16:46I see
00:16:47Why the hell it means so much
00:16:49Why the hell it means so much
00:17:06great song choice darling thank you you're welcome you know I mean you're so far away
00:17:12up on a podium like that but everything's settled when you walk down here and you saw the kids and
00:17:20the kids gave you that energy it's all about the energy and they did you gave them the love didn't
00:17:26you thanks guys yeah but that is so truly what it's about all about honey your voice is fine
00:17:37your guitar playing is fine you got to try and find some confidence in the performance side of
00:17:42things okay I think you did a great job thank you so much I thought you did great
00:17:50too I mean it was really good advice from Katie because it's that human element that's really
00:17:56hard to to find when you're performing especially when you're elevated as soon as I'm anywhere where
00:18:02there's steps involved it's it's like it's it's in the back of your head right you're just like oh
00:18:07my god okay the steps are coming up and it's really hard to like oh girl I thought I was
00:18:12gonna fold it
00:18:12oh honey we know we know that's what I mean you did so well like considering this is all new
00:18:17to you
00:18:18that was such a slick performance um yeah great song you still brought it to life glad the hat's back
00:18:26um yeah you should be really proud of that thank you so much Amy I really appreciate that
00:18:36you're 18 so I'm pretty sure you can manage up and down the stairs fine my my three and a
00:18:40half
00:18:41he's up and down the stairs pretty good by 18 you can pretty much I've seen chicks running down
00:18:46cobblestone roads in Europe that's because they're running from you no
00:18:53now Lily Grace great song choice you didn't feel like you enjoyed it until about halfway through
00:18:59am I sensing something there oh could you hear yourself well you just didn't seem to be enjoying
00:19:04it until you did step off the stage yeah no I think I was just I mean I was enjoying
00:19:10it I was
00:19:10there's just a lot to think about you know there's a lot that's like what I said
00:19:13yeah sing the song step step steps oh I've enjoyed this oh Jesus step step step it's just
00:19:18walking down steps Kyle it's in high heels Kyle it's in high heels I've walked down steps in high
00:19:25heels myself I know you have yeah sure it's more of a private situation I can't unsee it I'll just
00:19:30get it out of there and they weren't that well fitting either like that ugly step sister you know
00:19:35oh it's my yeah anyway you did great but that's the song is perfect for you because you're always
00:19:41happy and uplifting but I just didn't feel that you were happy until halfway through but I still
00:19:45loved it still very energetic enjoyable
00:19:53Lily Grace how you feeling I can see that you're not on top of the world right now
00:19:59no I'm okay I am no tonight you know I will just say in preparation for this week I did
00:20:04lose someone
00:20:05very special to me um my beautiful auntie Lisa and tonight I was just I had that in my head
00:20:10and
00:20:10this was for her you know whatever happens um going forward you know I just wanted to make her
00:20:15proud and I really hope I did that tonight so that was what this performance is for
00:20:25that's not easy that is forget the stairs and forget the heels that's not easy to do what
00:20:30you did tonight so you did an incredible job considering um Lily Grace the original singer of
00:20:35that song Katie Tunstall gave you some incredible words of wisdom in the lead up to tonight what was
00:20:42that like being able to talk with her and speak to the person whose song you were singing on this
00:20:46stage yeah you know honestly it was amazing she was so kind of down to earth and it felt like
00:20:51it kind of just felt like I was catching up with an old friend which is like you know when
00:20:54you're
00:20:54meeting people that are so successful and have had such amazing careers it's not always like that you
00:20:58know it's like oh it's kind of scary but I sat down it's just like oh you know how are
00:21:01you going
00:21:02I'm in Scotland yeah we were just we had a great yarn and it was really great to talk to
00:21:07her
00:21:07amazing well that was like the perfect song for you Katie Tunstall is touring Australia in May she
00:21:13is absolutely fantastic go and look her up and get your tickets right now
00:21:18and if you want to see Lily Grace sing again you have to vote for her text her name
00:21:23to help her secure a place in the top 10 give it up everybody for the beautiful Lily Grace
00:21:33don't forget you've only got 10 votes to use tonight so spread them out or you can stack them
00:21:40all on one idol too make sure though you vote wisely okay still to come tonight we have our
00:21:46ballarat barber Harry Adelaide mum and teacher Samela and our forklift driver Jacinta but next
00:21:53it's the central coast landscaper Kalani preparing to take your breath away with a power ballad from
00:21:59the blockbuster movie Top Gun don't go anywhere idol continues after the break
00:22:14welcome back it is movie week on idol and the top 12 are singing cinematic classics for your votes
00:22:21up next is our landscaper from the central coast of New South Wales Kalani this week Kalani and the
00:22:28rest of the top 12 scored a VIP invite to an exclusive movie screening check it out
00:22:41being in the top 12 has definitely changed my life we've been invited to some crazy events
00:22:49we've been invited to a VIP screening of Top Gun to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film I
00:22:54love this movie guys he's ready it's such an iconic movie it was always in the background growing up at
00:23:05land's place it's a real 80s classic I feel the need the need for speed being here with the gang
00:23:13and
00:23:14watching Top Gun is an amazing moment and it made me realize the song I'm gonna need to sing for
00:23:19top 12
00:23:20so it's movie week yeah movie week so what are you singing I'm gonna sing take my breath away
00:23:25from the movie Top Gun yeah yeah what is it about this movie that you like so much
00:23:30well I think you know Maverick he sort of breaks the rules a little bit I guess in a sense
00:23:35and does
00:23:36his own thing and I feel like that sort of relates to me with my music seeing as I never
00:23:40had any lessons
00:23:41or that sort of thing which is like mind-blowing to me yep I've gone more off feel and instinct
00:23:47there's a lot of pressure to perform this song really well especially after getting the fast pass
00:23:52into top 12 I would like to give you my fast pass there's so many great singers in this competition
00:24:04for me it's a how does he hmm how does he top it yeah every time I don't know I
00:24:15mean I do really need
00:24:17to level up and make sure Australia's gonna vote for me and they stay hooked I really need to find
00:24:24out what I can do to enhance and elevate this next performance because it's getting down to some short
00:24:29numbers now and there's some great voices here and it's getting real I definitely feel like I've got
00:24:34something to prove with this one I want to be the Maverick of Idol I want to win this thing
00:24:38and make my dreams come true
00:24:44watching every motion in my foolish lover's game
00:24:53on this endless ocean finally love has known no shame
00:25:02turning and returning to some secret place inside
00:25:12watching in slow motion as you turn around and say
00:25:22take my breath away
00:25:33watching I keep waiting still anticipating
00:25:37hating love
00:25:42never hesitating to become the fading one
00:25:49never hesitating to become the fading one
00:25:50oh
00:25:52charging and returning to some secret place to hide
00:26:00take my breath away
00:26:09Take my breath away.
00:26:19Take my breath away.
00:26:20Take my breath away.
00:26:31Take my breath away.
00:26:33Take my breath away.
00:26:49So cool.
00:26:55Hey buddy.
00:26:58You know what?
00:27:01You pull this look off really well.
00:27:03I remember you in the high viz and you're like, yeah, g'day mate, I'm a tradie, whatever.
00:27:06I move rocks around.
00:27:07And this here, beautiful Top Gun, great soundtrack, fantastic.
00:27:12I appreciate that.
00:27:12We were kids that were playing that stuff.
00:27:14Yeah, that was beautiful.
00:27:15And where'd you get them MC Hammer pants?
00:27:17I haven't seen them since Cavill Ave on the Gold Coast.
00:27:19Mate, look, wardrobe.
00:27:211988, Cavill Ave Gold Coast.
00:27:24That's when I last saw those big parachute pants.
00:27:26They're the bomb.
00:27:26I'm digging them.
00:27:27I thought it was a skirt for a minute, but it's actually trousers.
00:27:30Yeah, it's not the first time it's been mistaken for a skirt, but you know, I think I can pull
00:27:33it off.
00:27:33You pulled the look off.
00:27:35You pulled the song off.
00:27:36Thanks, dude.
00:27:36Fantastic.
00:27:37I love you.
00:27:38I love everything about you.
00:27:39Good luck, man.
00:27:40I love you, Carl.
00:27:47There's really something quite special about sitting and watching a singer develop his or
00:27:54her style.
00:27:55Come on, you take my breath away.
00:27:57Thank you so much.
00:27:58It remains the world.
00:27:59It remains the world.
00:28:00Yeah.
00:28:01You know, you needed it, you needed it, and you did what you wanted, and I love the lower
00:28:05register, and then I love when you just saw, you know.
00:28:09Yeah, it's a pleasure, Kalani.
00:28:11You're amazing.
00:28:12Thank you so much.
00:28:16Kalani, you're always great.
00:28:18I mean, that voice, you're so blessed with it, and I really enjoyed that, and I think
00:28:24once you go on and people know you as an artist, you'll be able to really nestle in your genre
00:28:30and everything to do with being an artist, but just be careful in the competition.
00:28:36Keep trying to find those pockets and moments to almost shock us because, unfortunately,
00:28:41it is a competition.
00:28:42I don't want you to get forgotten.
00:28:45So, just always be on the lookout for that.
00:28:47That was still amazing, but do you know what I mean?
00:28:48Of course, yeah.
00:28:49Yeah, absolutely.
00:28:49Always just find where you're going to shine because you've got a real hidden talent there.
00:28:54It's amazing.
00:28:55Always an orgasm at the end.
00:28:57Remember that.
00:29:04Breathtaking.
00:29:05Absolutely breathtaking, Kalani.
00:29:07Did you enjoy that?
00:29:08So much fun.
00:29:09I love that song, you know, and I'm living my dream at the moment, so I couldn't ask for
00:29:15anything more.
00:29:16Oh my gosh, 100%.
00:29:17Now, Kalani, you and the idols got to attend a VIP screening of Top Gun.
00:29:22We did.
00:29:22How was that?
00:29:23It was super fun.
00:29:24It was super fun to, you know, have a little movie night amongst all the madness with my
00:29:27friends.
00:29:28So, yeah, it was beautiful.
00:29:30It was beautiful.
00:29:30So, so good.
00:29:31It is such an iconic film.
00:29:33You can also catch the 40th anniversary of Top Gun in cinemas from May 14.
00:29:38So, it turns out the idol fame isn't just reserved for the top 12.
00:29:44It can rub off on your family and friends too.
00:29:48Kalani's Nana Sue is iconic.
00:29:51We can all agree on that.
00:29:53She's in the audience again tonight, and this week she did her first ever radio interview
00:29:58with Triple M.
00:29:59Alright, girlfriend.
00:30:02Has all the fame...
00:30:05Hello.
00:30:05Has all the fame gone to your head yet, Nana Sue?
00:30:09Well, I certainly wasn't expecting it at all, that's for sure, but he definitely has
00:30:14put me in the spotlight a bit.
00:30:15You're the star of the show, Nan.
00:30:18We knew that from the moment we met you at auditions.
00:30:21You were the real star of the show here, Nan.
00:30:24It's just been the best thing watching him rise like this.
00:30:29He's just truly incredible.
00:30:30We're all so proud of him up here.
00:30:32I love you.
00:30:32Love what you got.
00:30:35Well, if you want Kalani to land in the top 10, it's all in your hands, Australia.
00:30:41Text the number on the screen right now.
00:30:44Remember, you have 10 votes per phone, per voting period.
00:30:48Let's hear it for Kalani.
00:30:56Now, Kalani's song was an Oscar-winning hit, and if you want to know who will win big at
00:31:02the Oscars this year, you can check out all the red carpet action live and exclusive on
00:31:07Sunrise at 5.30 tomorrow morning.
00:31:09Okay, tonight the first half of the top 12 are singing for your vote.
00:31:14But at the end of the show, one of them will score the judge save, which will send them directly
00:31:19into the top 10.
00:31:20That massive decision for our judges is on the way.
00:31:23But after the break from Ballarat in Victoria, Harry, our singing barber, steps into the spotlight.
00:31:30Idol is back after this.
00:31:43Tonight on Idol, your top 12 take on songs from the movies.
00:31:48And with voting open, you are the director of their fate.
00:31:52Kyle, I thought maybe to get us in the movie mood, you could give us your best movie trailer
00:31:56voice to introduce our next Idol.
00:32:00Talking into a mic.
00:32:01Yeah.
00:32:02Bit nervous.
00:32:04Okay.
00:32:05This weekend of the movies, you've seen him with some scissors.
00:32:10You've seen him with a comb.
00:32:13But you've never seen him like this.
00:32:16Put your hands together.
00:32:18Our barber from Ballarat, ladies and gentlemen.
00:32:21Give it up for Harry!
00:32:30Harry, welcome to the top 12.
00:32:32Thank you so much.
00:32:32How are you feeling?
00:32:33I'm stoked.
00:32:34I'm really happy.
00:32:35Talk to me about top 21.
00:32:37It was a whole new thing for me.
00:32:38Obviously, the whole transformation and the rock kind of thing, which is all pretty fresh.
00:32:41But I'm excited the judges kind of gave me another chance.
00:32:44So all you've got to do is instead of being a gentle little boy putting the microphone,
00:32:49flip that stare.
00:32:50Cool!
00:32:50That's all you need.
00:32:52A little bit of tweaking.
00:32:54I've taken the judges' feedback on board and this week I really want to show them that
00:32:57I can be a rock star and that I can really own the stage.
00:33:00Movie week.
00:33:01Movie week.
00:33:01What song are you singing?
00:33:02I'm doing Born to be Wild from Easy Rider.
00:33:04Oh, nice.
00:33:06Yeah.
00:33:06I'm stoked.
00:33:06You really are leaning into the rock and roll.
00:33:08Super rocky.
00:33:09It's going to be fun.
00:33:09It's like really upbeat.
00:33:10Yeah.
00:33:11It's going to be a vibe.
00:33:12I love smoking lightning.
00:33:16Heavy metal thunder.
00:33:18A song like this requires you to really give it your all.
00:33:22If you go out there and sort of half cook it, it's just going to look soft and no one
00:33:26likes the soft rock stuff.
00:33:27If you go get out on the highway and then you smile.
00:33:31It kind of kills the mood.
00:33:32Exactly.
00:33:33The song's called Born to be Wild so I think I need to get wild with it and get loose
00:33:37without
00:33:37looking like a serial killer.
00:33:39The theme for you this week is just 100% commitment.
00:33:43We're leaning into the rock and roll Harry.
00:33:45That's it.
00:33:46Yeah.
00:33:46I'm excited.
00:33:53I really have to perform this one with conviction so I'm really letting loose, getting wild.
00:33:59Rock stars aren't gentle and I really need to let loose on the stage this week.
00:34:02I'm going to really rock out and show Australia what I can do.
00:34:05Did you have some joy?
00:34:21Thank you the band.
00:34:24Come back and get some applause.
00:34:28T Near memory.
00:34:31Get Welcome drive.
00:34:31Join the band.
00:34:32To the band.
00:34:33labишь
00:34:34Fire all of your guns at once
00:34:38And explode into space
00:34:40Like a true to nature child
00:34:43We were born, born to be wild
00:34:46We can climb so high
00:34:49I never wanna die
00:34:54Born to be wild
00:35:00I'm a smoking light now
00:35:04Heavy metal thunder
00:35:07Rissing with the wind
00:35:10And the feeling that I'm under
00:35:14Yeah, darling, gonna make it happen
00:35:17Take the world in a loving race
00:35:20Fire all of your guns at once
00:35:24And explode into space
00:35:26Like a true to nature child
00:35:29We were born, born to be wild
00:35:32We can climb so high
00:35:35I never wanna die
00:35:39Born to be wild
00:35:46Born to be wild
00:35:50Born to be wild
00:35:52Born to be wild
00:36:02Born to be wild
00:36:03Bang to be wild
00:36:19Hey, you know, like I keep saying you've got one of those really cool rock voices
00:36:24And did you see the response of the audience when you walked down there and you paid them some attention
00:36:30sure?
00:36:31Yeah, I would have stayed there myself
00:36:34You know, I mean you did a great job Harry and and it's really just loosen up man
00:36:38You know like it's rock and roll. It's it's not
00:36:42Kind and sweet. It's good and nasty for sure. Okay. Well
00:36:46Yes, because you know it is but well done Harry. Thank you much. You're welcome
00:36:55Ah
00:36:57Hey, that was I so I was nervous because you know you're like I was watching the
00:37:02Little package put together and you're like feeling it and I was like, oh, please like it's just it's such
00:37:07a fine line
00:37:08With like, you know rock and roll and then cringe and you that was the coolest you have looked you
00:37:15looked so relaxed
00:37:16You didn't it didn't look forced. You just looked like you were really
00:37:21Sinking into it. Did it feel like that? Yeah, sure. I felt way more relaxed and yeah
00:37:26Like I know you're still like hitting marks and stuff, but you were kind of cruising around you didn't go
00:37:30to over the top
00:37:31You know, I actually thought you were really having a good time up there. I had a really good time
00:37:35watching you well done
00:37:43She had a really good time watching you that's really what an artist wants to hear they want
00:37:49P because to be really successful in this business you either you either want to be that person on the
00:37:55stage or you want to have sex with that person on stage
00:37:59That's that's really what being an artist is you think it's about singing and right and no one gives a
00:38:04shit about that
00:38:05All right, you you you did everything we told you to do from last week
00:38:09Yes, you looked like you were having a way better time
00:38:11I still think you could have a better time yeah without hitting the cringe mark because we don't want cringe
00:38:16and roll
00:38:17Sure, yeah, it sounds like something you do with a fire drill. We're not interested
00:38:20But you're good. You look good. The songs are great. You're singing in your pocket
00:38:24You're doing everything you're supposed to be doing, but it's tough. These are the weeks you want to stay in
00:38:29You don't want to be eliminated, but very well done man. Nice. Thanks much Kyle. Cheers
00:38:38You had the whole crowd on their feet that was amazing. How was it for you? It felt really good
00:38:43Yeah, I had a much better time
00:38:44I think this week just being able to kind of relax and ease into it a little bit more a
00:38:48long way to go
00:38:48Obviously, but no you look great. You looked really comfortable up here now
00:38:52How are you are a barber back home and your parents are manning the barber's chairs while you're here at
00:38:57idle?
00:38:58Is it true that they're busier than ever with people wanting a haircut it is?
00:39:03It's very true
00:39:04I think the phone's ringing off the hook. Yeah
00:39:06Yeah, but a few people that are sad that I'm here instead of back home cutting here
00:39:11Does his parents even cut here? They do
00:39:17They're not very good haircuts while i'm away, but they're fine
00:39:21I just can't stop thinking about the the haircut I gave to my husband during covert
00:39:25Whoa, it was the worst thing anyone's ever seen
00:39:30To keep harry's rockstar dream alive you have to vote
00:39:35Text harry to the number on the screen right now
00:39:38He could also score tonight's coveted judge save that will send him directly into the top 10
00:39:44We will find out if he has that at the end of the show put your hands together everybody for
00:39:49harry
00:39:55The atmosphere in the audience tonight is absolutely electric and if you want to be here you can get your
00:40:00free tickets at australianidol.com.au
00:40:04Well, there are more action-packed movie week performances still to come including a favorite of mine the lion king
00:40:10idol is back after this
00:40:24You're an idol and the first half of the top 12 are singing songs from the movies to score a
00:40:29role in the top 10
00:40:30Then tomorrow night these six idols will step into the spotlight wanwu harlan kesha john trey and sophie
00:40:37Wanwu are you enjoying the show so far i'm living and loving it beyond grateful to be surrounded by such
00:40:43amazing people
00:40:44Yeah, absolutely and harlan what do you think of the show so far i'm so so so proud of everyone
00:40:49who's performed so far
00:40:50Australia get your phones out and start voting you heard it here first well
00:40:55It's your turn tomorrow night, but now she's a busy mom and a school teacher and just weeks ago
00:41:01She was in a classroom full of students and now she's in the top 12 tonight
00:41:06She's singing a song from a disney film that once cleaned up at the oscars this is samela
00:41:12She's singing a song from a disney film and she's singing a song from a disney film and she's singing
00:41:19a song from a disney film
00:41:19Hey, how are you i'm great
00:41:24Welcome to the top 12 you did it i can't believe i'm feeling so happy my transformation for transformation week
00:41:32made me feel a million dollars like i felt beautiful
00:41:35And it was a really good feeling to be up there standing with confidence and and ready to take on
00:41:41the world
00:41:42It's movie week yeah top 12 what song you see i'm singing circle of life from the lion king
00:41:49oh my gosh just the most powerful song ever my connection to the circle of life is
00:41:55Thinking about the generations of wonderful women in my family
00:42:00i'm so grateful to have been raised by strong powerful women
00:42:04lionesses and women that are fearless and i can't wait to raise a powerful fearless woman
00:42:12like that's what the world needs
00:42:13in the circle of life through the sapphire skies this song is really emotive it's a powerful song
00:42:24so i need to make sure that i'm putting the emotion behind the performance
00:42:29just in this section like i feel like you're really thinking about your phrasing you just need
00:42:33to relax into it totally it almost feels robotic too tight too tight yeah this song does not allow for
00:42:40robotics it needs to be emotive and it needs to flow melodically we'll see it one more time and just
00:42:45thinking about the generations the women powerful and simply and just really channeling that it's
00:42:51incredibly important to forget about the technical side of the scene and remember who i'm singing this
00:42:56for i'm thinking about my yeah my grandma i'm thinking about my mom i'm thinking about my daughter
00:43:04it is so important that i completely blow this performance out the water
00:43:08to ensure that i have a spot in the top 10
00:43:14from the day we arrived on the planet
00:43:20and blink and stepped in to the sun
00:43:25there's a more to be seen that could ever be seen
00:43:30more to do
00:43:32there's far too much to take in here
00:43:42more to find they can ever be found
00:43:46but the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky meets great and the small
00:43:56that let's ride
00:43:58in the circle of life
00:44:02in the circle of life
00:44:04is the will of fortune
00:44:09is the leap of faith
00:44:15is the path of hope
00:44:20goes
00:44:21is the path of hope
00:44:22so we find the place
00:44:25I can't wait
00:44:29in the
00:44:34In the circle, circle of life
00:44:45Oh, yeah
00:44:50In the circle, circle of life
00:45:25In the circle, circle of life
00:45:29At the beginning, the video at the back, I thought I was looking at my colonoscopy report
00:45:35Shivers
00:45:36Wow
00:45:37That was fantastic
00:45:39Now, I'm not a Lion King fan
00:45:40I didn't even see it when I was a kid
00:45:43But my kid loves it
00:45:45And that was just done beautifully
00:45:47Thank you, Carole
00:45:48Very, very proud of you
00:45:49Thank you so much
00:45:50Big voice
00:45:51Fabulous work
00:45:51Excellent
00:45:52Thank you
00:45:55Have you had the colonoscopy done, Marsha?
00:45:58I actually
00:45:58At a certain age, we've all got to get the camera
00:46:00Well
00:46:01You've got a couple of decades to go, Amos
00:46:02Oh, thank you
00:46:03Yes, she has
00:46:03So, you know, look
00:46:05I want to say, Samila
00:46:06You just sang a song from one of the most populous shows in the world
00:46:10That's just about to be played in Sydney
00:46:13Yeah
00:46:13Live
00:46:14The musical
00:46:14Yes
00:46:15And it's one of
00:46:17Actually, the first time I saw that stage show, I burst into tears
00:46:21It was so moving
00:46:22And your performance
00:46:23Oh, God, you're one of them
00:46:24Oh, I know I'm that person
00:46:25Yes, I am that person
00:46:27So emotional
00:46:27Me too, Marsha
00:46:28And I'm so happy to be
00:46:29But that was so beautiful and emotive
00:46:31And just
00:46:32It just
00:46:34Yeah
00:46:34Yeah
00:46:35That's all I can say
00:46:35Well done
00:46:36Thank you so much
00:46:36Thank you
00:46:37It felt really good
00:46:40I agree
00:46:41Um
00:46:42You're like a
00:46:44You're a teleporter
00:46:45Like you've got this nostalgic
00:46:47You've got this way of just
00:46:49I mean you did it with Dawson's Creek with me
00:46:52And then you did it then
00:46:53I mean I had a Lion King duvet
00:46:55You what?
00:46:57Bring it back
00:46:57A Lion King
00:46:58Yeah, honestly
00:46:58A Lion King like
00:46:59Like doing a cover
00:47:01Oh my God
00:47:02I think I had Lion King curtains
00:47:04I was obsessed with that movie
00:47:06And you just had this way of always taking me back to these beautiful moments
00:47:10And you have no bells and whistles up there
00:47:13It's just you
00:47:14And you are so real
00:47:16I love
00:47:16You have to be calling
00:47:17What else could you get?
00:47:18Stop interrupting everyone tonight
00:47:20You don't get bigger than that
00:47:22It was gorgeous
00:47:23I don't want to talk about your anal anymore
00:47:26Okay?
00:47:27Thank you, Amy
00:47:28Thank you, Amy
00:47:29Finally
00:47:33Hi, Ricky
00:47:34Samela
00:47:34Just
00:47:36Wow
00:47:36Absolute class actor
00:47:38Tears in my eyeballs
00:47:40Yeah
00:47:41That is such a huge sing
00:47:43But you just made it
00:47:45As you do with everything
00:47:46Look absolutely effortless
00:47:48Thank you, Ricky
00:47:48It's um
00:47:49It was such a big song to sing
00:47:50Um
00:47:51And it's such an iconic song
00:47:53So I felt the pressure
00:47:55But I felt really privileged to be given that song
00:47:57And to have sung that song
00:47:59So yeah
00:47:59Oh, it was such a beautiful performance
00:48:04Samela
00:48:05I'm with
00:48:05I'm with Amy
00:48:06I am such a huge fan of the OG Lion King movie
00:48:10I was obsessed
00:48:11I used to like put shows on in my lounge room for my parents
00:48:14And my grandparents
00:48:15And all my little cousins
00:48:16And I played all the characters
00:48:17They weren't allowed to do anything
00:48:19And I'm sure we all did that
00:48:20Doesn't sound like you at all, Ricky
00:48:23The Circle of Life is my absolute favourite
00:48:26And I cry every time I hear it
00:48:27And I had all the emotions just then
00:48:30I was really upset that no one put a baby up in the air
00:48:33Oh, yeah
00:48:33Where's the babies?
00:48:34Where's the baby?
00:48:36Who's your favourite character in the movie?
00:48:39I mean, I would say Simba
00:48:42Yes
00:48:42Because I'm Sim
00:48:43You are
00:48:44And I'm like Simba
00:48:45Samela
00:48:47Everything the light touches in our kingdom
00:48:50Samela
00:48:51No, don't stop
00:48:52We won't stop
00:48:52No, we won't stop
00:48:53I don't get it, I've not seen it
00:48:55You have not seen The Lion King?
00:48:57Sit down with your son on the weekend and watch it
00:48:59I think I was eating out of the games when you guys were at Birch, Carol and Corley
00:49:01You have a lovely house and a lovely TV nation
00:49:03Pop it on
00:49:04I've never seen it
00:49:05Pop it on
00:49:05Oh, please do
00:49:06I'm not interested
00:49:08You'll love it
00:49:09Next please
00:49:09Well done
00:49:10Another iconic performance from Samela
00:49:14And if you think she should stay in the competition
00:49:17Then vote for her right now
00:49:19Yes
00:49:20Yeah, for Simba
00:49:21Or
00:49:22Will she be the one that scores the judge save later in the show
00:49:25Sending her straight into the top ten
00:49:27We'll find out a little bit later
00:49:29But let's hear it one more time for Samela
00:49:31Thank you guys
00:49:32Thank you
00:49:35Next, our forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh
00:49:37As Jacinta performs with a heartfelt take on a song from the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan rom-com
00:49:44You've Got Mail
00:49:45Movie week continues after this short break
00:49:57Welcome back to Idol
00:49:58Up next to perform is our forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria
00:50:02And here to support her is Jacinta's mum, dad and twin sister Chantelle
00:50:07Chantelle, paint the picture
00:50:09Bacchus Marsh right now, are you feeling the love for your sister?
00:50:11Oh 100%
00:50:13Everyone from Bacchus Marsh is on board with her
00:50:15Like a news agency, cafes, radio and even festivals that she's performed at in the past
00:50:20Everyone's giving so much support and it's truly a blessing to be honest
00:50:24How good is that? The whole town
00:50:26Yeah
00:50:26Alright, well for movie week, Jacinta chose a song from the 90s rom-com
00:50:30You've Got Mail
00:50:31And boy, she's been getting some mail
00:50:33Lots and lots of notes, emails, beautiful messages
00:50:36And support backing her all the way
00:50:46This is Jacinta
00:50:50What a transformation
00:50:51You're unstoppable now babe, let's go
00:50:54Being in the top 12 is surreal
00:50:56I am starting to feel like my day-to-day life is somewhat of a famous person
00:51:02But I just feel like regular Jacinta, you know?
00:51:06I've had a lot of people reach out to me
00:51:09A lot of really lovely comments
00:51:11Yes
00:51:11Go Jacinta, do it for the fall cliff girlie
00:51:14Ding ding
00:51:15Woohoo
00:51:17Seeing you own who you are makes me feel confident
00:51:19And makes me want to be myself even when it's scary
00:51:22I spent a lot of my life alone
00:51:25And not really having anyone understand me
00:51:28That's really special
00:51:29So if I can inspire and encourage others to know that they have a place
00:51:34Then I think that's probably the most special thing
00:51:37It's movie week
00:51:39Yeah
00:51:39What are you singing this week?
00:51:41So I'm singing Dreams by the Cranberries from the film You've Got Mail
00:51:45Amazing, I love this song
00:51:47Right now I am living my dreams
00:51:49And this song is a celebration of that
00:51:52All my life
00:51:56This song starts really soft
00:51:58Which is what people are used to hearing from me
00:52:00In every possible way
00:52:05And then it hits that build and that intensity
00:52:08And it requires me to really vocally bring it
00:52:13Okay, cool
00:52:14That's probably not your strongest
00:52:18I felt your voice just get a bit nervous
00:52:21I know it's a scary thing because you're so used to singing in a certain place
00:52:25But in this moment that's when the bands are lifting
00:52:28We need you to not disappear into the band either
00:52:31My biggest concern is not fully opening up vocally
00:52:36If I get lost and swallowed up by the band
00:52:39The performance will fall flat
00:52:40Got to keep the intensity of that
00:52:42Because you got there and then you went
00:52:43Yeah
00:52:44I want to do it for the people
00:52:46I'm inspiring
00:52:46I can't let these people down
00:52:48They will be at the forefront when I perform
00:52:56All my life
00:53:00Is changing every day
00:53:04In every possible way
00:53:13In all my dreams
00:53:17It's never quite as it seems
00:53:21Never quite as it seems
00:53:26I know I felt like this before
00:53:31But now I'm feeling it even more
00:53:36Because it came from you
00:53:59I know I felt like this before
00:54:05But now I'm feeling it even more
00:54:09I know I felt like this before
00:54:10Because it came from you
00:54:13Because it came from you
00:54:14Because it came from you
00:54:18And all my life
00:54:22Is changing every day
00:54:26In every possible way
00:54:35If you're alive
00:54:36In every possible way
00:54:36In all my dreams
00:54:39In all my dreams
00:54:39In all my dreams
00:54:40It's never quite as it seems
00:54:43Cause you really dream to me
00:54:47Dream to me
00:54:49Dream to me
00:54:58Dream to me
00:55:05Jacinta, that's like one of my favorite songs.
00:55:09I was lucky enough to see the Cranberries play like one of the last times they played
00:55:13in this country and it was funny because obviously Dolores' voice is so different and iconic
00:55:20and it really made sense for you to do something like that.
00:55:24I was worried, it's just such a big song to tackle, I was worried in the big, big notes
00:55:29but you really are such an individual and you've just got this voice that I want it to stay,
00:55:37I could just listen to you in that register, that sort of lower register all day.
00:55:42I was worried about when you took on the high notes there but I just love what you're about
00:55:47and I think Australia loves what you're about.
00:55:50So keep going, keep challenging yourself, you should be proud.
00:55:59I'll just say this, I met Dolores way back in the day
00:56:02with she and her husband, a very unusual human being, that's why she sang that way.
00:56:08You know, I think she lived an incredibly tortured life.
00:56:11I think you chose well with the song, I think the big notes really kind of tripped you up a
00:56:18bit,
00:56:18you know, tell me, talk to me, how did you feel about the big notes?
00:56:24Yeah, I mean, doing the big notes I think was not only me stepping out vocally
00:56:31but like physically and mentally and it's so hard to like, sorry,
00:56:37it's so hard to break from those walls.
00:56:45It's like I'm fighting myself.
00:56:47You know, but Jacinta, you know, it's kind of like, you know, you go hot or you go home.
00:56:51Okay, so like if you're going to sing a song like that and you want to sing a song like
00:56:56that,
00:56:56I have no problem with it.
00:56:57But you find your own interpretation with the instructions that Carmen gives you, you know.
00:57:04And so when a note doesn't feel right in you, guess what?
00:57:08It's not right.
00:57:10Okay, so I think you did a very good job.
00:57:13Don't cry, honey.
00:57:14Sorry.
00:57:15I'm not, no, don't be sorry.
00:57:16But I'm not here to tear you down either.
00:57:18I'm here to encourage you, okay?
00:57:20So when you sing, you sing for yourself and sing to the best of your ability.
00:57:25You know, you're worried about the band drawing you out.
00:57:27You don't let no band drawing you out, honey.
00:57:30You sing on top of the band.
00:57:31You sing through the band if you're able, okay?
00:57:33But I think you did a good job, but don't cry.
00:57:36No need.
00:57:37Thank you, Martha.
00:57:37You're welcome.
00:57:46Okay, real talk.
00:57:47What's going on?
00:57:48Yeah.
00:57:48Are you all right?
00:57:49Yeah, I'm good.
00:57:50What's going on?
00:57:51Sorry, guys.
00:57:52Just hit me with the headline.
00:57:54What's going on?
00:57:56Anxiety.
00:57:57A lot of anxiety.
00:57:58Yeah.
00:57:58I understand.
00:57:59Yeah.
00:58:00You know what?
00:58:00This business, nearly every person you see on TV or on stage or in films, nearly everyone
00:58:07has got anxiety.
00:58:08Yeah.
00:58:09This will shock you.
00:58:10Welcome to the anxiety-ridden business.
00:58:13We're all riddled with it.
00:58:14Where every bastard's got the anxiety, except for me.
00:58:19And you'd think, after this week, why hasn't he got anxiety?
00:58:24I just don't have it.
00:58:25I'm lucky.
00:58:26But I know about it.
00:58:27I've dealt with artists before.
00:58:29I've dealt with partners before that have had anxiety.
00:58:32You nailed it.
00:58:33When you're up there, you don't see it.
00:58:35You cloaked it.
00:58:37I think we've seen you perform better, but I love your voice.
00:58:41I do think that's a great song.
00:58:44The anxiety, we can't see it.
00:58:46Until you cried, I didn't even know.
00:58:48So whatever little shower curtain you've got hanging up from the roof there, that was enough
00:58:53to mask it.
00:58:54So you're killing it.
00:58:55Don't let anxiety swallow you up.
00:58:57Don't let it.
00:58:58Don't let it win.
00:58:59Thank you, Carver.
00:59:08You know what the most amazing thing, though, was to see is to see, I feel like this is
00:59:12a little bit of a representation of what you've been feeling.
00:59:15And to see you walk out and into the light was the most incredibly beautiful thing.
00:59:19And you are doing such an incredible job.
00:59:21That was a stunning performance.
00:59:23Anything, isn't it?
00:59:26You are our fabulous forklift driver.
00:59:31How was that performance for you?
00:59:32I know the judges had a lot to say.
00:59:34You guys had a little chat, but how did it feel, that performance, for you?
00:59:39It felt...
00:59:40Parts of it felt good, and then parts of that I felt like I was a bit trapped.
00:59:43I was scared to take that step, because for me, I feel like taking that step is now like
00:59:49this is it.
00:59:50Like, you can't go back into that box.
00:59:52So I think it was just a bit overwhelming taking that step, yeah.
00:59:56But you did it, and that's what this show is all about.
01:00:04Now, Jacinta, we saw in your video package all those letters coming in, Kyle's doing the
01:00:10forklift driving.
01:00:11All the forklift drivers from around the country are really getting behind you.
01:00:16How does it make you feel when you see that support?
01:00:19That's going to make you feel...
01:00:21Yeah, it makes me feel...
01:00:22It makes me feel really whole and really blessed and really grateful that people are backing
01:00:27me in that way.
01:00:28Like, you can't put a price on that.
01:00:31You focus on that, and that's the good in what this business is.
01:00:34You find your people and your supporters and the people that love you, and you listen to
01:00:38them.
01:00:39And if you want to make sure Jacinta stays in the competition, you have to vote for her,
01:00:43okay?
01:00:44Vote, vote, vote.
01:00:46Simply text Jacinta to 0457 500 700.
01:00:51Give it up for Jacinta!
01:00:54Thanks, guys.
01:00:59Alright, well, we have come to the end of the performances for tonight.
01:01:04That means it's time for our judges to deliberate on who they'll save from the public vote and
01:01:09send directly into the top 10.
01:01:12That, Mission Impossible, is coming up.
01:01:14Don't go anywhere.
01:01:15Don't go anywhere.
01:01:24Welcome back.
01:01:25All tonight's idols have performed, and shortly the judges must make the tough decision on
01:01:31who they will save from the viewer vote and send directly into the top 10.
01:01:35Carl, you guys are finding it really tough tonight, aren't you?
01:01:39Because everyone has stepped up.
01:01:41Well, nearly everyone has stepped up tonight, I think.
01:01:44It's obvious who hasn't.
01:01:45But it's still anyone's game.
01:01:47It's anyone's contest.
01:01:49This is the hardest part.
01:01:50And a lot of people's favourites.
01:01:52Every week someone goes home, unfortunately.
01:01:54Yeah, it is the hard part.
01:01:56Now, while they hash it out, let's check in on what your top 12 have been up to this week.
01:02:01It hasn't just been rehearsals.
01:02:03Far from it.
01:02:04They've been living the full idol experience.
01:02:07Flashing cameras, luxury rides, recording studios and VIP events.
01:02:13They have stepped into the spotlight and totally owned it.
01:02:19Top 12's insane.
01:02:21I feel like there's just always something that's going on.
01:02:24Today, we are getting the best opportunities like workshops with Sony, workshops with The
01:02:30Annex, recording studio with The Hive.
01:02:33It is just like creme de la creme.
01:02:36Top 12, everyone.
01:02:37Yeah, I mean, the fact that we're travelling and riding in a limo.
01:02:41I feel luxurious.
01:02:44Has anyone never been in a limo before?
01:02:45Not me.
01:02:49We've all been travelling around by limo, which has been crazy, and now we're at Sony Music
01:02:53Publishing, and we're doing the songwriting course.
01:02:56Love the orange.
01:02:57Sony is really, really proud to be looking after people like Sia, Five Seconds of Summer, ACDC.
01:03:04I'm feeling so, so damn lucky to be here for this private songwriting workshop.
01:03:09Such a blessing.
01:03:10I think just write what you want to write and say what you want to say.
01:03:12That's always the ultimate goal when it comes to writing a song, is how can we make your
01:03:17experience come alive.
01:03:18I never had this kind of expertise or this kind of, like, knowledge about the industry
01:03:22so much before Idol.
01:03:25We're heading to the annex to the social media workshop.
01:03:28Social media is still new to me because I only recently just got a phone.
01:03:32So your phone is a direct connection to growing your audience, so that when people land, they
01:03:37immediately can get an understanding of who you are.
01:03:40There is a lot to learn.
01:03:41You've got to keep up with these Gen Z's, working on the gram, working on the ticky-tock.
01:03:47We're on the way to the studio.
01:03:51We are at the Hive Studios.
01:03:54Now we're going to record the top 12 single, Who's Excited?
01:04:01I've definitely got a taste of what being a recording artist could be, and I will do
01:04:05whatever it takes for this to be my life.
01:04:09This is such a good look into the music industry, seeing how it all works has really made me want
01:04:14this even more.
01:04:16Well done guys, I think we've got it.
01:04:22How cool is all of that?
01:04:24You don't come on Idol just to sing.
01:04:27You're getting real-world experience working with industry professionals.
01:04:32It's such a great way to boost your career, no matter where you place in the competition.
01:04:36Amy and Marsha, it's true though, right?
01:04:38An artist has to work so hard on their craft to make it in this business.
01:04:43It's not easy, but it's worth it because you're creating your brand.
01:04:47You have to work hard.
01:04:49I mean, I always say this is a great, great platform for people who want to be in the industry,
01:04:53but once you're here, people know you, so you've got to bang on doors.
01:04:57Yeah, a lot of like discipline and sacrifices and anything to sort of, yeah, make the dream
01:05:04come alive.
01:05:04Absolutely.
01:05:05I mean, you two are the perfect example of that.
01:05:07Still.
01:05:07Like still banging down doors, still killing it, still doing your thing.
01:05:10It never ends.
01:05:10Still giving.
01:05:11You've got to gig.
01:05:12Yeah.
01:05:12Hey, and you can be here one minute and go on the next, they say.
01:05:16Just like that.
01:05:17You're there and then you're gone.
01:05:18Thanks for the reminder, pal.
01:05:20That's what they say.
01:05:21That's what they say.
01:05:21Well, everyone, as you saw in the video, the Top 12 were recording their debut single
01:05:27all night long.
01:05:28You can download that right now on iTunes and get it pumping.
01:05:32The Top 12 will perform that live for the very first time on Tuesday's live results show.
01:05:39Oh, yeah, I can see the judges have come to a decision.
01:05:43So up next, they will announce who they'll save from this week's public vote.
01:05:49The decision you've been waiting for right after this.
01:06:00You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
01:06:05They'll win a life-changing $100,000.
01:06:11Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards.
01:06:16Boost their brand with the annex, the experts in marketing and social media.
01:06:22Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing and score an exclusive package to record new music
01:06:29at Sydney's Hive Sound Studios.
01:06:36Yeah, that is all waiting for the winner.
01:06:38Studio time, songwriting camps, tickets to the 40th anniversary of the ARIA Awards.
01:06:43What an amazing prize.
01:06:44Oh, yeah.
01:06:45And the first half of your Top 12 have performed and now it is over to the judges to decide
01:06:52which one lucky idol will be catapulted into the Top 10, giving them immunity from the nationwide vote.
01:07:01It could be the idol they believe was the best on the night or someone they think deserves a second
01:07:05chance.
01:07:06So Amy and Marsha, six incredible singers, but only one judge saved to use such a difficult decision.
01:07:13Yeah, this is when it gets really real.
01:07:15You know, it's so real.
01:07:17Now, like I keep saying, we found you guys.
01:07:19Now Australia is going to decide who they believe should be their next Australian idol or their Top 10.
01:07:25Yeah, I think, I mean, I'm really proud of everyone that is here.
01:07:30So, yeah, it's all up to Australia now.
01:07:33This is our last little bit that we can do, right?
01:07:35That's it.
01:07:36And it was really, really tough.
01:07:37Yeah.
01:07:37All right.
01:07:38Well, it is time to find out who the judges have selected to say from the public vote and send
01:07:44straight into the Top 10.
01:07:47Kyle, who have you chosen tonight?
01:07:52They're all so good, but we're only allowed to save one.
01:07:57And the person we're saving today is someone who made us feel an emotion when we watched them perform.
01:08:05Someone whose vocal soared.
01:08:09And we've got to give our save tonight to Smella.
01:08:17Thanks.
01:08:21Yes.
01:08:22Smella.
01:08:24Congratulations, Smella.
01:08:25Thank you so much.
01:08:26How does it feel?
01:08:27You're in the Top 10.
01:08:28That's so cool.
01:08:30So cool.
01:08:30That is so cool.
01:08:32Are you relieved that you don't have to face the public vote?
01:08:35I'm so relieved.
01:08:36What a relief.
01:08:37Jeepers.
01:08:38I was really stressed there.
01:08:40Give it up one more time for Smella.
01:08:43Thank you guys.
01:08:45Go and celebrate in the lounge, girlfriend.
01:08:47Congratulations.
01:08:49Well done, Smella.
01:08:50But for the others, Charlie, Lily, Grace, Kalani, Harry and Jacinta, your place in the idol
01:08:56competition is not guaranteed.
01:08:58And you could be going home unless Australia votes to keep you in the competition.
01:09:04To save your favourite idol, you must vote.
01:09:08You can vote up to 10 times per phone number and for multiple idols.
01:09:12So get texting Australia.
01:09:14Here is a reminder of everyone up for tonight's vote.
01:09:17Charlie.
01:09:18What can make me feel this way?
01:09:21It's my girl, my girl, my girl.
01:09:25I'm talking about my high girl, my girl.
01:09:30Lily Grace.
01:09:31I see.
01:09:32I see.
01:09:33This is what I want to be.
01:09:35Suddenly I see.
01:09:37I see.
01:09:38I see.
01:09:38Why the hell it means so much to me.
01:09:41Kalani.
01:09:42Try everything to throw to your secret place.
01:09:47Time!
01:09:50Take my birth, from all the way.
01:09:56Hooray!!!
01:09:57Hey!
01:10:09Jacinta!
01:10:26Voting will stay open for 24 hours
01:10:28and then on Tuesday night's Live Verdict show
01:10:31we will announce the results.
01:10:33Let's hear it one more time
01:10:34for all of tonight's idols.
01:10:36Camilla, Charlie, Lily Grace, Kalani, Harry and Jacinta.
01:10:45Tomorrow night it's the sequel of Idol Movie Week.
01:10:49The other half of your top 12 take to the stage
01:10:52ready to earn your votes.
01:10:54Starring soul singing waitress Wan Woo.
01:10:59Britney Boy with the big voice Harlan.
01:11:02And singing skier from Jindervine Kesha.
01:11:07Plus 17 year old Johnny Jukebox.
01:11:12Young Dad Trey.
01:11:16And our Melbourne model Sophie.
01:11:21They are all performing here on Idol from 7.30pm on 7 and 7 Plus.
01:11:27Thank you so much to our awesome judges Kyle Sanderland.
01:11:31Marsha Hines.
01:11:34And Amy Sharp.
01:11:37Goodnight Australia.
01:11:39Yeah.
01:11:41Yeah.
01:11:43OK.
01:11:59Tomorrow on the night of the Oscars
01:12:02Idol has performances that'll send Australia wild
01:12:08You smashed it
01:12:10A loving dad will sing an Oscar award winning song
01:12:13To his little girls
01:12:15My family, I want to make them proud
01:12:17He'll sing Let It Go from Frozen
01:12:19You really are something else
01:12:21But that's just the start
01:12:24Songs from Deadpool
01:12:26Pretty Woman
01:12:27And Willy Wonka
01:12:28Who will give a performance worthy of an Oscar
01:12:31Amazing
01:12:32It truly was top, top level
01:12:34Don't miss Australian Idol
01:12:37Tomorrow 7.30 on 7
01:12:43I'll see you next time
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