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00:01Tonight, The Sound of Australia takes centre stage.
00:05Your top ten will take on an all-Aussie playlist for your votes.
00:09Homegrown hits, huge performances, how good is that?
00:13This is...
00:16Australia!
00:30G'day Australia, I'm Rikki Lee.
00:33And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:35And this crowd tonight is going off!
00:39So good.
00:40Wow!
00:41This week, your idols will have a crack at iconic Aussie bangers.
00:46From pub anthems to you, Butte chart toppers.
00:49We're talking John Farnham, Kylie, Crowded House, Tones and I, The Kid Leroy and many more.
00:56With a line-up stacked with classics, the stakes are higher than ever as your idols fight to stay in
01:03the competition.
01:04But before we go any further, let's bring out the legends who will be calling the shots tonight.
01:09It's your Australian Idol judges!
01:18Kyle Sanderland!
01:21Marsha Hines!
01:22And Amy Schaaf!
01:24Wow!
01:26Wow!
01:27Wow!
01:34So nice!
01:37Oh!
01:37Hello, guys!
01:41Can we have some drinks tonight?
01:44Wow!
01:45Oh!
01:45Did you see him tonight?
01:49Good evening, John!
01:50Oh!
01:51Oh!
01:53Good evening, John!
01:55All right, so tonight you'll see the first half of your top 10 perform for your votes.
02:01And tomorrow night, the remaining five idols will hit the stage.
02:05Then, on Tuesday, we are 100% live with our top 10 verdict show
02:10where one idol from each heat will go home.
02:14And remember, the judges still have a very special power.
02:17At the end of each show, after everyone has performed,
02:20they have a save to award to one lucky idol,
02:23sending them directly into the top eight by passing the public vote.
02:27And it can really shake things up.
02:30Oh, yeah.
02:30Marsha, tonight it is all Aussie music, all night long.
02:35How cool is that?
02:36I think it's great and it sort of shows you how strong the Australian music industry is
02:40and what incredible performers we have and we are having.
02:44Amy.
02:45Yeah, 100%.
02:46Well, Amy, from thousands, we're down to just the top 10.
02:49At this stage of the competition,
02:51it is about playing it safe or taking risks.
02:54What artist has ever made it by playing it safe?
02:57Absolutely.
02:57No one.
02:58I mean, Ricky has ridden a horse naked involved.
03:00I did do that.
03:01I did do that.
03:02Is that on YouTube?
03:03It is.
03:04There is.
03:04Yes.
03:05Yes.
03:05There's a children-friendly version
03:09and then there is a Kyle-friendly version.
03:10It's very PG, actually.
03:12I think I'll just answer it with take some risks.
03:16Yeah.
03:16Yeah.
03:16Absolutely.
03:17I agree.
03:18That's what we want to say.
03:19Kyle, if you were up here for Aussie Week,
03:22what song would you sing?
03:25Oh, I heard the ad where there's Farnham,
03:28there's someone singing your song.
03:30Yes.
03:30I was just like, yes, yes, yes.
03:32Every artist I heard, I was like, yes.
03:34But what about hoodoo gurus?
03:36It's been a while since I've heard from the hoodoo.
03:37Only the old people.
03:39These kids are like, the what?
03:40The who?
03:41What is that?
03:42The hoodoo gurus.
03:44The boo-boos.
03:44That's what they heard.
03:45They did.
03:46They did.
03:47All right.
03:48Well, taking to the stage tonight
03:49are 17-year-old Johnny Jukebox
03:52from Bungary W.
03:55Central Coast Landscaper, Kalani.
03:58And our fabulous fourth-lift driver, Jacinta,
04:01from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria.
04:04Glass, our rocking barber from Ballarat, Harry.
04:09And Kesha, our singing skier, from Jindaby.
04:13If you want to keep your favourite idol in the competition,
04:17simply text their name to the number on the screen.
04:20Voting is open now,
04:22thanks to the all-new JQ, J5, EV,
04:25powering electric idol performances.
04:27You have 10 votes per phone number.
04:30You can go all-in on one idol or spread them out.
04:33But it's 10 votes.
04:35Your call.
04:36OK, well, let's kick things off
04:37for our first idol of the night
04:39from Bumbary in Western Australia.
04:42This is John!
04:53G'day, mate, it's Aussie week on Australian Idol.
04:56Let's go give it a crack.
04:57Guys, a week time for the barbecue!
05:00Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
05:02Oi, oi!
05:03Having a barbie with the top 10 reminds me of this summer,
05:06just the fun summertime vibes.
05:08Oh, top 10!
05:11Guys, a week time for the barbie!
05:14Oh!
05:15How good is the snag, guys?
05:17Yeah!
05:1810 out of 10.
05:19For Aussie week this week,
05:20I will be singing none other than
05:22In the Summertime by Thirsty Mac.
05:24Hello.
05:26How you doing, man?
05:27Good.
05:28Hi, Jindy.
05:29Good to follow you.
05:30Good to see you.
05:32We've actually got a surprise for you.
05:36Hey, Johnny.
05:37This is Ray Thistlethwaite from the band Thirsty Merc.
05:40Very honoured that you've chosen to do this song
05:43and, yeah, I hope you go really, really well in everything
05:46and keep up the good work.
05:49Oh, my goodness.
05:51Thirsty Merc sent me a message,
05:53a personalised message to me.
05:56Oh, it's so crazy.
05:57I don't know how to say anything.
05:59Well, he'll be watching for sure.
06:01It's so exciting, but it's definitely put a lot more pressure on me
06:04knowing he's going to be watching to nail this performance.
06:07I was just thinking the start of the song,
06:10maybe slowing it down, like,
06:13Take me back to the sweet times.
06:18Like, a barbershop vibe.
06:20Sweet times.
06:20My version is so different to the original.
06:23It's a huge risk, so we hope Australia likes it and votes.
06:29Take...
06:30Wait, let's freestart that.
06:33Take, take, take...
06:36If the version of this song that I'm doing doesn't work
06:38and doesn't connect to the audience,
06:41this performance could be my last.
06:49Take me back to the sweet times,
06:53The hot nights,
06:56When everything is gonna be all right in the summertime.
07:02Baby, in the summertime,
07:06That is where I'll be.
07:18I don't have a job,
07:21I never liked them,
07:24I just want to play in the sunshine.
07:31They said I was wrong,
07:34But I know better.
07:37I live my life like I'm dying.
07:43Give me a chance.
07:46I'll do my best to kick and scream and dance.
07:50When winter comes,
07:52When winter comes,
07:52I'll turn around.
07:54Take me back to the sweet times,
07:58The hot nights,
07:59When everything is gonna be all right in the summertime.
08:04Baby, in the summertime,
08:06Baby, in the summertime,
08:07And even if I went to next year,
08:10I don't care.
08:12All I know is I don't need you there in the summertime.
08:17Baby, in the summertime,
08:19Light is where I'll be.
08:21Summertime!
08:24Summertime!
08:27Summertime!
08:30Summertime!
08:30Summertime!
08:32That is where I'll be.
08:37Ay!
08:42Ay!
08:42Ay!
08:43Ay!
08:43Ay!
08:44Ay!
08:48Ay!
08:49Ay!
08:56Oh, Johnny jukebox.
09:00I love this bloke.
09:00What a way to kick off the show, man.
09:03Far out.
09:04Yeah.
09:06I love that signature high note that you do sometimes.
09:10It's just so entertaining.
09:12You're so effortless up there.
09:13We love it.
09:14It sounds like everyone loves it.
09:15The screams for you are deafening.
09:17Um, well done, man.
09:18That was another brilliant performance.
09:21Thank you so much.
09:23Johnny, actually, just quickly.
09:25Did I hear that you, like, missed your school dance or something
09:29tonight to be here?
09:30Yes.
09:31My school formal's on tonight, so...
09:32Oh, my God.
09:33You're formal?
09:34Yeah.
09:35Wow.
09:35That's commitment.
09:36That's commitment.
09:36What's a better place to be than here?
09:38Yeah.
09:38The best excuse as well.
09:41Really cool.
09:43Great choice on your part.
09:45Thirsty and Merck.
09:46They're fun.
09:47They're musical.
09:48And I love that you've introduced that song to an audience that don't know them.
09:53Well done, darling.
09:53Thank you so much.
09:55You're welcome, Johnny.
09:55You're welcome.
09:59You know what I like about you?
10:01That you're a young, wholesome, fun, just a nice energy guy.
10:06Like, you're not trying to be cool.
10:07You're not trying to be a badass.
10:08You're just a nice, likeable, fun, hugely entertaining young man.
10:13And my auntie loves you too.
10:15And if an auntie and the young ones are loving you, you pretty much nailed it in between.
10:20Now, you're 17, right?
10:22Yes.
10:23So those high notes, you've got about six months left before you've got to realise.
10:26Yeah.
10:27Before you're going to be down here like this somewhere.
10:29So just play in that area because it does happen to all young men that their voice breaks at some
10:34stage.
10:34Just work through it, work around it, get vocal coaches.
10:37But what I saw tonight was fantastic.
10:40Thank you so much.
10:44Yeah.
10:46Johnny's going to be doing some Barry White next week.
10:49When it finally happens.
10:51Johnny Jukebox, you brought your 50s flair to an Aussie fave.
10:56How was that for you?
10:57Because we loved it.
10:59I love it so much.
11:01Like, I'm living my dream right now and it's all coming true.
11:07It's crazy for me to think about, but thank you all so much for really getting behind me
11:11and thank you to Australia for getting me this far.
11:14It really means so much.
11:19John, those high-pitched squeals in this place when you hit the stage are like nothing we have ever heard
11:27before.
11:27It's insane.
11:28How are you going with all of this extra attention?
11:31I guess I'm soaking it up because it doesn't happen that often.
11:36But I'm loving it so much.
11:38I'm really enjoying putting these young, no, putting, what am I saying?
11:44Putting the older songs to the young people and I think they're taking it very well
11:48and I'm pleased just, like, let's keep going.
11:51I've got so much more to show.
11:52So thank you all so much.
11:53What do you guys think of Johnny's performance tonight?
11:55Yeah!
11:58Wow.
12:01Thanks so much, guys.
12:02Now, Johnny, up in the audience tonight we have your support crew cheering you on.
12:07We've got your mum, Jasmine.
12:09Jasmine, it feels like just a second ago he was your average teenager
12:13and now he is up on this stage absolutely crushing it like a superstar.
12:17How do you feel?
12:18I know, honestly, it just felt like the other day it was our little John
12:22running around the house singing at the top of his voice
12:25and his siblings telling him to shush.
12:27And now he's Johnny Jukebox, an Australian Idol.
12:30We're just so, so proud of him.
12:33Like, every, every day he tells us how much he's loving this experience
12:39and everything he's learning.
12:40He's definitely not ready to go home.
12:42So please, Australia, vote for John, our friends in Adelaide,
12:47the community of Burberry, give up with John!
12:50I love this.
12:51She's campaigning.
12:52She's going to take my job next.
12:54If you want to see John sing again next week, you have to vote.
12:58Text JOHN to 0457 500 700
13:02to make sure he secures a place in next week's show.
13:06Remember, you have 10 votes per phone voting period.
13:10Let's hear those screams again for Johnny Jukebox!
13:18Up next, Kalani, our Central Coast landscaper,
13:23is taking on a chart-topping smash hit
13:25that's considered to be one of the greatest songs of all time,
13:28with over one billion streams and counting.
13:32No pressure at all, Kalani, alright?
13:34See that and more when Idol returns after the break.
13:37CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
13:48Welcome back.
13:49It's Aussie week on Idol,
13:50and our top ten are singing fewer Aussie anthems for your votes.
13:54Next to hit the stage is our landscaper
13:56from the central coast of New South Wales.
13:59This is Kalani.
14:05CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
14:12The Australian Idol schedule is super busy.
14:16It's a very tough competition,
14:17so I don't get a lot of time to get in the water,
14:20but any chance I get, I'm there.
14:24Surfing has always been a part of who I am,
14:26growing up around the beach.
14:30Whenever I'm in the ocean,
14:31I get to find a sense of clarity,
14:32which tends to help a lot when I'm on stage.
14:41After the Top 12 performance,
14:43Amy did have a comment to keep surprising people.
14:45Keep trying to find those pockets and moments
14:48to almost shock us,
14:50because unfortunately it is a competition.
14:52I don't want you to get forgotten.
14:54I agree with her.
14:55I need to show that I'm not just a one-trick pony.
14:57So this week that is what I'll be working on.
15:00Aussie Music Week.
15:01Aussie Music Week.
15:02Yes.
15:02What's your song?
15:03Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House.
15:05It's a classic.
15:06He's got his guitar today.
15:08Got the guitar back, yeah.
15:09Alright.
15:10Add a bit of sauce.
15:11Yeah, I love it.
15:13Playing with the guitar is going to elevate my performance
15:15because it shows that I'm not just a singer,
15:17but I can perform in other ways as well.
15:19When I watch you,
15:20you have a very calm, kind of cool exterior,
15:24but I know that you feel deeply,
15:26because I can just tell by the way that you sing.
15:29But I was just like,
15:30I want to see it on his face.
15:32I think this is really a moment for you to connect,
15:35especially eye contact.
15:36I'm not just singing this song.
15:38I'm storytelling.
15:39And I hate and I don't dream it so well.
15:45I can't use the guitar as a shield to hide behind.
15:48It was very important for me to be present
15:51and connect in this performance.
15:53I think it's time to just lock in now.
15:55Yeah.
15:55Especially for you.
15:56Especially after Amy's comments as well.
15:59Definitely, yeah.
16:00Yeah, yeah.
16:00I think it's very important to keep people hooked.
16:03It's up to the public now,
16:04so I've got a show that I can do more than just stand there and sing.
16:15There is freedom within.
16:18There is freedom without.
16:20Trying to catch the deluge in a paper cup.
16:27There's a battle ahead.
16:30Many battles are lost, but you'll never see the end of the road
16:35while you're traveling with me.
16:39And I hate now, don't dream it's over.
16:45And I hate now, when the world comes in.
16:52They'll come, they'll come.
16:55To build a war between us.
16:58We know that they won't win.
17:05Now I'm torn with my car.
17:08There's a hole in the room.
17:11My possessions are causing me suspicions,
17:13but there's no truth.
17:18In the paper today,
17:20tells a woman of ways.
17:23But you turn right over to the TV page.
17:26And I hate now, don't dream it's over.
17:35And I hate now, when the world comes in.
17:41They'll come, they'll come.
17:44To build a war between us.
17:47We know that they won't win.
18:12Thank you so much.
18:20Thanks, guys.
18:29You know, Ankalani,
18:32you've got a beautiful voice,
18:33but I've not heard you open up your voice like that before.
18:37And gosh, that's a nice place where you just placed it.
18:41And that happens to be one of my favorite songs,
18:43so what can I say, but yeah.
18:45Well done.
18:46Thank you so much.
18:47I appreciate that.
18:48Thanks a lot.
18:50Oh, Kalani.
18:51I mean, thank you for taking my feedback so seriously.
18:54Yeah.
18:55I wish other people would.
18:55Of course.
18:56What was your feedback?
18:57No, just joking, joking.
19:00You're perfect without a guitar.
19:02You're perfect with a guitar.
19:04You just look like you are having so much fun up there.
19:07It still doesn't look like a job.
19:09It just looks like this is something this guy was put on this earth to do.
19:13Oh, wow.
19:14And I just could watch you for hours,
19:16and I can't wait for you to put out albums,
19:19because you just sound like heaven.
19:20Oh, wow.
19:21That was magical.
19:21Thank you so much.
19:22That was so magical.
19:23That means everything.
19:25I had a lot of fun.
19:31You little sexy bastard too.
19:34I got nothing on you, mate.
19:36Come on.
19:36Up there like Harry Styles, the girls love it.
19:41Great song choice.
19:43Magic is the exact word I would use to describe.
19:46Yes.
19:46Well done, Amy.
19:47That is, it was magical.
19:48And at the end, everyone was just with you there.
19:52It was, it felt like I was in one of those, you know,
19:54those sort of regional churches where everyone's singing,
19:57and it's all about love.
19:58Yeah.
19:59I felt love.
20:00I felt that was fantastic, man.
20:02Amazing, mate.
20:02Good luck tonight, buddy.
20:03Thanks a lot.
20:03Good luck.
20:04Cheers.
20:07Hello.
20:08That was beautiful, Kalani.
20:09Thank you so much.
20:10Wow.
20:10Massive performance.
20:12The crowded house in here loved it too.
20:14Didn't you?
20:18So corny.
20:19Nana Sue loved it too.
20:21Look at her up there looking very, very proud.
20:24Hi, Nana Sue.
20:26Kalani, how do you feel after that performance?
20:28Look, I love that song.
20:30I try and, I play that song all the time.
20:32It's one of my favourites to play.
20:34So, you know, I hope that that showed in that performance.
20:38And, yeah, I'm honoured to be able to sing that song on a show like this
20:41and give my rendition.
20:42But, yeah, just so much fun.
20:44Love you guys.
20:45And thank you all my friends and family out the back there
20:48just for giving me an opportunity, you know,
20:51to pursue my dreams.
20:54And, yeah, just it's everything.
20:56So thanks, guys.
20:57Love yous all.
20:58Beautiful.
20:58Now, Kalani, we did see in your video that you love the great
21:02Aussie pastime surfing.
21:04Is it true you were named after a pro surfer?
21:07Yes, it is true.
21:08It is true.
21:08I was named after a Hawaiian surfer called Kalani Rob, actually.
21:12Ah, old mate.
21:13Yes.
21:13Old mate, yeah.
21:14Old mate Kalani.
21:15I don't know if Mum had much of a choice, to be honest.
21:18Dad's sort of die-hard surfer.
21:20And he was like, yep, Kalani it is.
21:22Love it, love it.
21:23So your dad is into surfing.
21:25Does he, like, does he sing as well?
21:27Well, you know what's hilarious?
21:29I grew up for, like, ten years of my life with him.
21:35He's laughing because he's like, no, don't say it.
21:38He told me he was in the top ten of Australian Idol
21:41for a lot of my early upbringing until I was about ten years old.
21:45He did not.
21:45And I believed it.
21:47He lied.
21:47I believed it until, you know.
21:50Like yesterday?
21:51Yeah, until yesterday.
21:54Oh, wow.
21:55But, yeah, no.
21:56Full stitch up.
21:57He's inspired you to be here on this very stage.
21:59Exactly.
21:59That's right, yeah.
22:00Even if it was a stitch up, it was very well done.
22:03He's not a singer, though.
22:04Not a singer.
22:05Okay.
22:07If you want Kalani to ride the wave into the top eight,
22:10you've got to vote Australia.
22:12Text Kalani right now.
22:14Or will he be the lucky one that scores the judges' save,
22:18helping him skip the public vote?
22:19We will find out at the end of the show.
22:22But for now, please give it up for Kalani.
22:29On the other side of the break,
22:31it's our forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh, Jacinta,
22:35and she's taking on a song from Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue.
22:40Don't go anywhere.
22:41Idle is back in a moment.
22:47You're locked on Idle where it's all Aussie music,
22:51all the way, all for your votes.
22:53Next on the playlist is a song from one of the biggest stars
22:57this country has ever produced.
22:59I'm talking 18 Aria Awards, Grammys, and global hit records.
23:05Kylie Minogue is an absolute legend,
23:07and taking on one of her most iconic hits
23:09is our fabulous forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh.
23:12This is Jacinta.
23:24Welcome to the top ten.
23:26Yes, top ten.
23:27Woohoo!
23:28It feels really cool to be in the top ten.
23:31Oh, I'm excited.
23:32You should be excited.
23:33You're in the top ten.
23:35My cheeks, I feel like are so chiselled
23:36from the amount of smiling I've been doing.
23:39Aussie music week?
23:40Mm-hmm.
23:41What song are you singing?
23:42I'm singing On A Night Like This by Kylie Minogue.
23:45My dad is the biggest Kylie Minogue fan.
23:48Oh, really?
23:48He loves Kylie.
23:49Grew up listening to Kylie.
23:51On the Sing Star, we'd always sing Kylie as well.
23:54Dad has always supported me, no matter what.
23:57And I believe I have one of the best families.
24:00They are my biggest supporters, ride or die.
24:02They are the best people on the planet.
24:05Definitely massive connection.
24:07Your dad has great taste.
24:08Yes.
24:09This is one of the classics.
24:11Dad will definitely be shedding a tear
24:12listening to this performance.
24:14On A Night Like This
24:17I want to stay forever
24:20I saw a glimpse of the disco fun in you.
24:24Yep.
24:25I just would love to see more.
24:26This is a bit of a challenge for you.
24:29Yeah, definitely, yeah.
24:30The song is upbeat and fast,
24:32which is not what I normally sing at all.
24:34So it's going to challenge me.
24:35I'm hoping to, like, connect with the crowd along here.
24:39I do want to, like, dance with them and party with them, you know?
24:42Go Jacinta.
24:42In my quirky, odd little way.
24:44I think I'm going to be channeling SingStar Jacinta, who, you know, would sing Kylie on SingStar and just not
24:50have a care in the world.
24:53I've shown Australia the emotional side of myself.
24:55So now, showing the fun side is a whole other side.
24:59If I don't have fun, no one else is going to have fun.
25:02And it'll just be one of those performances that's going to be forgettable.
25:12And it'll just happen, she's not going to be more proactive, I'm going to be doing so much if I
25:32get caught up.
25:35Oh
26:33Oh
26:41Oh
27:13Hi Jacinta nice work
27:15You know what I like about you every time you come out
27:17It's always surprising because
27:19You seem to nail every genre that you take on
27:22And I thought
27:24How's she going to be with this Kylie thing
27:26And you just sort of invoked that
27:28Disco prancing
27:29Type of artist and I thought it was
27:32Remarkable I thought you did a great job
27:33Thank you
27:34You still look a little nervous strutting around
27:37But I like that you're giving it a go
27:39Yes
27:40And practice makes perfect
27:42Strut own that stage
27:43The vocals great nice song choice
27:46You did your dad proud
27:47Thank you thank you so much
27:53Jacinta you were really freaking out about
27:56Opening up notes
27:57The last time you performed for us
27:59Look what you just did
28:01You opened up the notes
28:03And that was great
28:03You can do this
28:05Yes thank you
28:06Okay
28:06Well done Jacinta
28:08Well done
28:08Thank you Marcia
28:09You're welcome
28:09Thank you
28:10I don't think we've ever seen someone
28:12Like grow so much
28:14In on this show before
28:16Like I just always think about your audition
28:18And your hoodie
28:19And just coming
28:20And we just saw something super special
28:22And you
28:22You know the hoodie
28:23Looked like it was from lost and found
28:24That hoodie
28:26Like it's the
28:27It's a transformation
28:29It is
28:29Yeah it's just incredible
28:31And then to watch you tonight
28:32I was just like so proud of you
28:34For like really taking everything on
28:37And it was a good song choice for you
28:39Because Kylie has that sort of soft sound as well
28:42So you put your spin on it
28:44And I just think
28:45I think you should be really proud of that
28:46As well as your dad
28:47With big Kylie fan
28:48Yeah
28:53Nice work
28:54Great comments from the judges
28:56The crowd absolutely loved it
28:59How did that feel?
29:00It felt really good
29:01Yeah
29:01Yeah I mean it is scary
29:03I'm so used to just like
29:04Standing in the one spot
29:06When I perform
29:06That's the most I've ever moved
29:07But you know having the crowd
29:09And you guys
29:10And my family
29:11Just really
29:12You know made it that much better
29:13So I loved it
29:14Thanks guys
29:18Now Jacinta
29:19We know you as
29:21The forklift driver
29:22Our fabulous
29:23Forklift driver
29:24And I've noticed on socials
29:26It's really becoming
29:27A thing that people do
29:28People are doing
29:29The Jacinta forklift driver moves
29:31It's really
29:31People are doing
29:32Kyle's at it
29:33Everyone's doing it
29:34Look
29:37Everyone's doing the move
29:38That's not a very good angle there
29:39It doesn't look like
29:40I am actually doing
29:43A forklift maneuver
29:44You're doing this
29:45It's a circular motion
29:46From the wrong angle
29:47That doesn't
29:48Yeah
29:50Well Australia
29:51If you loved
29:52That performance
29:53And want to see
29:53Jacinta in the top 8
29:55Then you have to vote
29:56For her Australia
29:57Remember
29:57You have 10 votes
29:59So you can support
30:00One of your favorites
30:01Or divvy them up
30:03However you like
30:04Give it up
30:05For Jacinta
30:10Alright here at Idol HQ
30:12Nerves are high
30:13With just a couple
30:14Of performances left
30:15And then the announcement
30:16Of the judges save
30:17Who will be saved
30:19From the public vote
30:20And sent
30:21Straight into the top 8
30:23Next up
30:24Next up
30:24It's our barber
30:25From Ballarat
30:26Harry
30:26Taking on
30:27A Aussie rock track
30:28That's going to blow
30:29The roof
30:29Off this joint
30:30You can't miss this
30:31Idol is back
30:32After the break
30:40This is really good
30:41It's a very modern
30:422026 take
30:43On All Night Long
30:44Yes
30:44Lionel Richie smash
30:47Do you hear that?
30:48Idol top 12
30:49Doing All Night Long
30:50On the hot hits
30:51With Nick and Lauren
30:52Party
30:53Caramba
30:54Fiesta
30:55Number one
30:56Come on and sing along
30:59All Night
31:00Number one
31:03In the charts
31:04Like look at us baby
31:10Absolutely insane
31:12Okay three
31:13Two
31:13One
31:14And go
31:14Yay
31:18That was our top 12
31:20With their single
31:21All Night Long
31:22That reached number one
31:24Even Lionel Richie
31:26The original singer
31:26Gave it a huge
31:27Thumbs up on Instagram
31:29Big round of applause
31:30For our top 12
31:31You can download it
31:32Or stream it
31:33Right now
31:34Tomorrow these five
31:35Will sing for your votes
31:37Charlie, Harlan
31:38Juan Wu
31:38Trey
31:38And Samela
31:39The pressure is off
31:41All of you tonight
31:42And is well and truly on
31:43For our next singer
31:45Harry is the barber
31:46From Ballarat
31:47Who rocks the stage
31:48Every time he performs
31:49Let's see how he's prepared
31:51For Aussie Week
32:00It's Aussie Week here at Idol
32:01The top 10
32:02It's super exciting
32:03I've been really lucky
32:04To sort of travel around Australia
32:06And see how diverse
32:07Our landscape is
32:08And how diverse the people are
32:09When I was 18
32:11I started building
32:12Campermans
32:12And driving around for gigs
32:16I've played in tiny little venues
32:18And massive auditoriums
32:20Everywhere really
32:22For Aussie Week
32:23I'm singing
32:23White Noise by The Living End
32:26I really think I need to bring
32:27My drive into this song
32:28Because I feel like
32:29I've got the vocals there
32:30But I just feel like
32:31I look so nervous on stage
32:32And I really want to
32:33Be able to control that
32:34All that I'm hearing from you
32:37Being in the bottom two
32:38Definitely kind of shook
32:39My confidence a little bit
32:40That's what's driving me this week
32:42To kind of not be
32:42In that position again
32:43So Harry talk to me
32:44About top 12
32:46Kyle's comment
32:47Is kind of the one
32:48That stood out to me
32:50You just look too terrified
32:52Every time you're up there
32:53But you've got everything
32:54That it takes
32:55You've just got to
32:56Get rid of those nerves
32:58I just want to know
32:59What's stopping you
33:00From just embracing
33:01Full rock and roll
33:02I think I'm a little bit
33:03Nervous about going to
33:04Over the top
33:05And being cringe with it
33:06Who were you worried about?
33:09I suppose growing up
33:10In regional Victoria
33:11Yeah
33:11Everyone's sort of
33:12Pretty in their box
33:13A little bit
33:14And I just sort of
33:15Always wanted
33:15Never wanted to
33:16Step too far out
33:17Of my comfort zone
33:18I think you are
33:20Concentrating so much
33:21On not being cringe
33:22That you're actually
33:23Doing yourself a disservice
33:24I don't want you to be
33:26Your own worst enemy
33:29I think I have a tendency
33:30To self-sabotage
33:31By pulling back
33:32A little bit
33:32When I think
33:33Things are getting
33:34Over the top
33:34I think I just need
33:35To get out of my head
33:36About it
33:36And just do it
33:37And if it's over the top
33:38Then it will be over the top
33:39You have to believe it
33:40First for everyone else
33:41To believe it
33:42For sure
33:43And you don't want
33:44To look back at it
33:44Going oh I should have
33:46Done this and this and this
33:47It's all or nothing now
33:49It's so important
33:49That I give it my all
33:50Because it couldn't be
33:51My last time on stage
33:52Okay and no more
33:53Overthinking it
33:54No more overthinking
33:55You've got to embrace it
33:56Block out the white noise
33:58Hey you said it
34:04All that I'm hearing from you
34:07Is white noise
34:09White noise
34:10White noise
34:11White noise
34:17If looks could kill
34:21I'd be in trouble right now
34:25Time stands still when you're around
34:31Well I can do all my time
34:35And you gave me all your lies
34:38Now you've just come around
34:41To say goodbye
34:46Now here we stand
34:47With our hearts in our hands
34:49Dreaming out of the life
34:52All that I hear
34:54All that I hear
34:55Is a message unclear
34:56What else is there to start
35:01All that I'm hearing from you
35:04Is white noise
35:06White noise
35:07White noise
35:08All that I'm hearing from you
35:11Is white noise
35:13White noise
35:14White noise
35:15White noise
35:28All that I'm hearing from you
35:32Is white noise
35:36White noise
35:38White noise
35:41White noise
35:42White noise
35:43All that I'm hearing from you
35:46It's white noise, white noise
35:50All that I'm hearing from you
35:54It's white noise
36:11You know, Harry, I am so happy that you took some of the notes from Kyle
36:15Because him being a sex symbol himself
36:18A very good looking one
36:19Thank you, Masha, finally it's been recognized
36:22Well, you know, I mean, you look so sexy
36:24And like you stood there and you stopped
36:27Somebody whistled back there
36:29But you know, you look so sexy
36:31And you sort of like
36:32And you open your shirt and stuff
36:34And yeah, baby
36:38Thank you
36:40Well done, Harry
36:42And that first note was really cool
36:44You know, like, and I've said to you
36:45You've got one of the best rock voices I've heard for a long time
36:48And I know it's not comfortable to do all that you did
36:51But you know what?
36:52Go hard or go home
36:54Okay?
36:55Well done
36:55Thank you
36:56Yeah, you are
36:58Yeah
36:59I know I said that last time was my favorite
37:02That you just took it up another level, man
37:05That felt really comfortable, really fun
37:08Carmen is so right
37:10And you were, you know, focusing on being cringe
37:13It's like, who cares?
37:15If you want to be in entertainment
37:17There's no such thing as embarrassment
37:19No
37:20Because otherwise you'll just never do anything
37:22You look way cooler going for it
37:24Than trying to be cool
37:26People who try to be cool don't look cool
37:28So that to me just looked like Harry up there
37:31With that epic voice
37:33Really going for it and having a good time
37:36Well done, man
37:36That was really cool
37:37Thanks so much, Amy
37:37Thank you
37:38I really did have a great time
37:44I often say things that get me into trouble
37:48No, really?
37:50And sometimes I tell people the honest truth
37:53And they don't like hearing it
37:54Oh, Jesus
37:55And I thought that was rubbish
37:57Oh, what?
37:59I didn't like it
38:00You did everything we asked you to do
38:02I just think, like Marcia said
38:04Go hard or go home
38:05Like, it's go hard or go soft
38:08You're soft
38:09You're a softer bloke
38:10You can't do that hard stuff
38:12That's where I think the problem is
38:14That whole angsty stuff
38:16You're a nicer guy than that
38:18Are we having a, Kyle?
38:20Is it a case that you don't like the song?
38:22I don't like the song
38:23You're not an angsty guy
38:25You're a sweetie
38:26I feel that you'd kiss girls on the neck
38:28Not yell
38:29You know what I mean?
38:30You're not an angsty guy
38:32Full of anger
38:33It doesn't always have to be like that though
38:35You know, I want to hear Harry
38:36But you know
38:38You hear us talk all the time
38:39Harry, I want you to tell us
38:41Who are you, Harry?
38:43Like, do you want to be that mad rock guy?
38:45Do you want to be the guy behind the guitar?
38:47What do you want to do?
38:48I really, yeah
38:49I've loved the transformation, to be honest
38:50I've had a great time with these songs
38:52Okay
38:52So you want to be the hard rock guy?
38:54Sure
38:54Well, what I think is
38:56Good luck
38:57Great chance
38:58What I like is that
39:01We have seen Harry
39:03Like, especially in the packages before
39:05We saw him
39:06He can be that folk singer
39:07Looking at his feet
39:09But he's grown
39:10Like, look at him now
39:11He's just a different artist
39:12Like, artists grow
39:14And I think
39:14He's just too soft to be hard
39:17I don't think so
39:19I don't think that'll come across like that on TV
39:21Alright
39:24Mixed comments there from the judges, Harry
39:26How do you feel?
39:27Yeah, I had a great time with it
39:28Yeah
39:28So I can kind of see what Kyle was saying
39:31But I really enjoyed myself
39:32Yeah
39:33What did you guys think?
39:38There you go
39:39It was great
39:40Now, you have a big crew here
39:42Who have travelled out from Ballarat to support you
39:44Hello, guys
39:46Hello
39:47Now, I know there are plenty more fans watching at home too
39:50So why don't you tell Australia
39:52Why they should vote for the barber from Ballarat?
39:56Yeah, it's always been a massive dream of mine
39:58To be the next Australian Idol
39:59And I've worked really hard for 10 years on my music
40:03So I've always really wanted to kind of just put that into the world
40:05And have people kind of see it and receive it well
40:08So that would be my
40:09You don't get harder than that
40:11That's some hard words
40:12Well, not everyone has to be hard
40:15Not everyone has to be hard
40:16I'm just saying
40:17The guy's too nice
40:18Do you know how much you've cried on this show?
40:20Pick the nice songs
40:21True that, Amy
40:22Pick the nice songs
40:23Says the says old crybaby over there
40:27Oh!
40:28You have cried so much on this show
40:31I don't mind
40:32I don't mind a soft song
40:33See?
40:34You can be hard and soft at the same time
40:36I can't have phonies up here pretending to be hard asses when they're not
40:39I just see it
40:40I can't
40:40You're a nicer guy
40:42Give it that rubbish
40:43Well, Australia
40:43If you want to keep Harry in the competition
40:46You have to vote for him
40:47Text his name to the number on the screen
40:50Right now
41:05Harry Harry
41:08Up next is our final singer of the night
41:11She's our singing skier from Jindabyne
41:14And she's taking on a song for one of Australia's most revered performers
41:18Olivia Newton-John
41:20I saw a bit of this in rehearsal
41:22I'm telling you right now
41:23You cannot miss this one
41:37Tonight our idols are keeping it all local with all Aussie hits
41:41As they vie for your votes
41:43The final performer of the night is our singing skier from Jindabyne
41:46I'm here with her mum and dad, Daisy and Nolan
41:48They've travelled all the way down from the mountains to be here tonight
41:51And I hear Jindy's really getting behind Kesha
41:55How good is it that the music of Australian Idol brings out love
41:59Because every time I walk down the street
42:01No matter if I know the person or not
42:03They just want to say hello
42:05And say how much they love and support Kesha
42:07And the whole show
42:08And they're just so excited
42:10So yeah, it is a great thing
42:11It's the best thing ever
42:12I love the signs as well
42:14You've done well
42:14Well tonight Kesha's performing a cherished Aussie hit
42:17From the iconic Olivia Newton-John
42:20Let's see how she got on
42:22Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder
42:25You better run
42:27Oh, morning guys
42:29It is Aussie week
42:31I'm absolutely exhausted
42:32But we've got a busy, busy day today
42:35So, gotta get up
42:39Vegemite
42:40What else are you gonna eat for breakfast?
42:42This is like the most Aussie breakfast you can get
42:45I'm running
42:46I'm running, not late
42:47But if I don't run now
42:49I will be
42:49So, grab the last bit on my toes
42:52Let's go
42:53I'm late
42:56Hi
42:56Hello
42:59So, it's Aussie week
43:00Top 10
43:01What song you sing?
43:02Singing hopelessly devoted to you
43:04By the woman herself, Olivia Newton-John
43:06Me and Grease
43:08I like that
43:09I did a musical when I was actually in year nine
43:12And I was one of the T-Bird dudes
43:15That I was by
43:16Hi, you were a T-Bird
43:18I love Grease
43:20It's one of my most watched movies
43:21Okay
43:22I'm gas
43:22So, thinking about, I guess
43:24It was Australia's vote last week
43:27So, how are you feeling after, you know, being in the bottom two?
43:34Being in the bottom two definitely stirred up a lot of emotions
43:41It's not a position you want to be in
43:43And it's not one you want to be in twice
43:45I just need to, you know, put it all on the table, yeah
43:49I've got so much more to show
43:51I want to be here more than anything in the world
43:54So, from now on
43:57It's just proving to Australia that I need to be here
44:02Since you pushed my love aside, I'm out of my head
44:08You tend to, like, rush the phrasing there
44:11And come in early
44:12Shall we try that again?
44:14Let's go from that verse
44:15Yeah
44:15It is all I ever wanted
44:17And having a chance of that getting ripped away
44:21It's rough
44:24If I don't nail this
44:25I could be in the bottom two again
44:27And I could be going home
44:29Definitely
44:33I guess mine is not the first heartbroken
44:40My eyes are not the first to cry
44:46I'm not the first to know
44:49There's just no getting over you
44:55I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:02I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:04But now there's no way out of heart
45:08Since you pushed my love aside
45:11I'm out of my head
45:14I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:19I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:30And my head is saying, fool, forget him
45:35But my heart is saying, don't let go
45:41Hold on, hold on till the end
45:46And that's what I intend to do
45:51I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:59But now there's no way out of heart
46:05Since you pushed my love aside
46:08I'm out of my head
46:11I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:16I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:26I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:43I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:44Thank you so much
46:48Thank you everyone
46:49Thank you
46:59Oh, Kesha, I didn't know what was going to happen then
47:01I thought we might have had another desk dance
47:04They told me we were only insured for one standing desk situation
47:07Oh, okay, right
47:09Kesha, whoa
47:10I mean, that song
47:12I think it means so much to so many people
47:15Around the world
47:16Not just Australia
47:18But that, I mean, it's usually such a soft, sweet song
47:22And when, I guess when Sandy sings it in the movie
47:25She's like still in that era of like pretty girl softness
47:29You kind of did it from another angle
47:31Where she'd already turned into bad bitch
47:33And that was like, I felt like I was watching like the coolest girl in the world
47:40Who had finally gotten her heart broken
47:42Like I believed every word you said
47:44But you just looked so awesome doing it
47:47Thank you
47:47And that just sounded incredible
47:49You always are just so incredible
47:51I appreciate that so much
47:53Thank you
47:58I'm proud to say that I knew Olivia
48:00And I just did a play sometime ago called Grease
48:05Where I heard that song every night
48:07Lord have mercy
48:08It never sounded like that
48:09Okay
48:10You know, and I mean, I'm a great believer
48:12There's nothing wrong with doing a rendition of a song
48:15As long as you change it up
48:17You kept it soft and pretty in the bits that needed to be Kesha
48:21And you've got a great gift, you know
48:23Like and you can belt too, you know
48:25And to me that's what it's really all about as well
48:27But I really believe if you're going to do a rendition of a song
48:30You treat it as if it was written for you
48:32Or you wrote it with that respect in the middle
48:35Well done honey
48:36Thank you
48:37Thank you very much
48:38I really appreciate it
48:39Thank you
48:43Who are you singing that song to?
48:45Oh
48:46Ha ha
48:47Anyone?
48:48Ha ha
48:48Is that his name? Ha ha
48:50Ha ha
48:51Ha ha
48:51That's my answer
48:53Ha ha ha
48:54Yeah
48:54Keep doing that for your whole brain
48:56Because I wouldn't want to be that guy
48:57No girlfriend, don't get angry, just get even
48:59Hey
49:01I'm here
49:01Okay
49:02That's the best time
49:02You know what?
49:05You're the best of the night without a doubt
49:07That was fantastic
49:08Everyone loved it
49:10Thank you
49:11Your vocal tones
49:12Thank you
49:13Yeah
49:13The tone of your voice
49:14The delivery
49:16Um
49:17The acting that was going on during that
49:20The communicating that emotion
49:22Spot on
49:23Yeah
49:24No notes
49:24Perfect performance
49:26Well done
49:26Excellent work
49:27Oh my god thank you so much
49:29That means the world
49:30Thank you
49:31Wow
49:32Just making my way through all of your lamps
49:34We didn't do our dance
49:35We did all of the lamps, they're beautiful
49:37Someone in the art department really loves lamps
49:40Kesha
49:41That was so beautiful
49:42You had all three judges on their feet
49:44The entire crowd on their feet
49:48Did you enjoy that?
49:50I had so much fun
49:52I mean as Marsha said
49:53I hope I take songs and deliver it with the utmost respect to the artists that wrote their songs
49:59Um
49:59But really tell my story and move people and connect people
50:04And I feel like I'm proud of myself because I feel like I did that so
50:07Yeah I feel good
50:09Yeah you did
50:09I feel good
50:13Now Kesha what has been your favourite moment on Idol so far?
50:17What would you say is your favourite moment?
50:20I mean
50:20Down to one is difficult
50:22I mean of course these lovely lovely people that I just get to sing with and be with every day
50:27You have my heart so much but you standing up on that table Kyle
50:33That's gonna stay with me for life
50:35Little old me
50:35Oh hey that's that's a pretty cool moment
50:39I'd have to say thanks for that
50:40Oh
50:41Appreciate it
50:42Yeah that's an unforgettable moment I have to say
50:45Yeah yeah yeah
50:45Kyle on the desk
50:46Especially for all the kids standing there
50:47Yeah
50:48Oh my god
50:49Woo
50:50I love it
50:51Now Kesha you did choose quite a romantic song
50:54Um is there anyone in particular that you're hopelessly devoted to?
50:59At this point
51:00Jin Devine and my community always
51:01Oh yes
51:02My people
51:03My people for life
51:04I always always always always always committed to them and devoted
51:07I love it I love it
51:09Well Australia if you want Kesha in the top 8 next week
51:12Get voting Australia
51:15Text Kesha to 0457 500 700
51:19Remember you have 10 votes so choose to use them wisely
51:24Everybody give it up one more time for Kesha
51:26Thank you thank you guys
51:28Thank you
51:31Scotty you've made your way through the lamp maze
51:33Dodged the lamps
51:34Yeah
51:35Got here
51:35With Kesha our final singer for the night
51:38The judges will now deliberate on which one idol from tonight's show will score
51:43The judges save giving them immunity from the public vote
51:47Who's it gonna be?
51:49The judges momentous decision will be revealed next
52:01You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026
52:06They'll win a life-changing $100,000
52:11Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards
52:17Boost their brand with the annex
52:20The experts in marketing and social media
52:23Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing
52:27And score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive Sound Studios
52:37What a life-changing prize for the winner of Australian Idol 2026
52:41Yes now it is over to the judges to reveal who gets tonight's judges save
52:47One Idol will be sent directly into the top 8
52:50Skipping the nationwide vote
52:53An opportunity like this is worth its weight in gold
52:56Oh yeah it is
52:57Now Kyle a decision like this tonight
53:00It's a huge decision on who gets the judges save
53:02Was it an easy one for you guys?
53:04Well it was for me
53:05I think everyone did a pretty good job
53:08But one stood out I feel
53:10And I've spoken to my colleagues here
53:13And now we will tell you who will save
53:16Alright well
53:18It's time to find out
53:22Marsha, who have the judges chosen to save and send directly into the top 8?
53:30Let me say to you guys first and foremost thank you
53:32Because I know you've been working really hard this week
53:36And there's been a lot on right?
53:40And your renditions of the Australian songs were mighty mighty cool
53:46Alright
53:47But we can only choose one as you know
53:50And the person that we've chosen to put through
54:10Is someone who just keeps stepping up stepping up stepping up Kesha hey
54:21Congratulations Kesha you beautiful team
54:24Yes
54:24You are in the top 8 and safe from this week's public vote
54:30What do you want to say to the judges?
54:33Guys
54:37Oh thank you
54:38I can't even put into words how thankful I am
54:41But um
54:42I
54:43Like this is my dream
54:44I've said I live and breathe
54:47And
54:48And music is my whole life
54:50And you three are helping me get to you know that next stage every week
54:54So thank you so much
54:55Thank you
54:56I appreciate it
54:57Thank you
54:58Well done Kesha
55:00Good news
55:01You can go to the lounge
55:03And relax
55:04Congratulations Kesha
55:07But
55:08That means John, Kalani, Jacinta and Harry will all face the public vote
55:13And one of them will leave the competition for good
55:15To save your fave you've got to vote Australia
55:18You have 10 votes
55:20Use them to back one idol or share the love around
55:23The choice is yours
55:25But here's a reminder of everyone up for tonight's vote
55:30John
55:39Kalani
55:48Jacinta
55:56And Harry
55:57And Harry
56:04So who will stay and who will go?
56:08Voting for tonight's show is open for 24 hours
56:11The results will be revealed on Tuesday night's live verdict show
56:15Give it up one more time for all our idols tonight
56:18Kesha
56:19John
56:20Kalani
56:21Jacinta
56:22And Harry
56:23Tomorrow night
56:24Aussie week continues when the second half of your top ten perform for your votes
56:29That's Perth soul man Charlie
56:31That's Perth soul man Charlie
56:33Rizzy ballad King Harlan
56:36And Melbourne soul diva Wang Wu
56:40And of course R&B dad Trey
56:45And school teacher from Adelaide Samela
56:50Tomorrow night
56:51Tomorrow night is packed with more Aussie backyard belters from Tones and I
56:55John Farnham
56:56The Kid Leroy
56:57And someone is even taking on one of your hits Rikki Lee
57:01I am so excited
57:04Watch it all unfold right here on Australian Idol from 7.30pm on 7 and 7 plus
57:10Huge thank you to our judges
57:11Carl Sanderland
57:12Bye bye
57:13Marsha Hines
57:15And Amy Shaw
57:17Goodnight Australia
57:19Goodnight Australia
57:44He's wowed the judges
57:46That performance was stupid good
57:48That was beautiful
57:49But he's about to risk it all
57:52I'm so scared
57:53He will take on an Aussie legend
57:57It's such a hard thing because it is so iconic especially in Australia
58:00And the big Aussie anthems keep coming
58:04In front of a live audience anything can happen
58:07I often say things that get me into trouble and I thought that was rubbish
58:11The sizzle cry baby over there
58:14You have cried so much on this show
58:17What will Kyle say next
58:19I tell people the honest truth
58:21Idols Aussie week tomorrow on 7
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