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00:01It's Australian Idol and we are live!
00:05For 24 hours, you voted and your verdict is revealed tonight.
00:10But before that, turn it up for your Top 8!
00:27I was a ghost, I was alone.
00:31You was here, I'll get so gay.
00:35Given the throne, I didn't know to believe I was the queen now I'm meant to be.
00:43I've lived too large, one playful time.
00:47But I couldn't find my own place.
00:50I'm a problem, child, cause I got you out.
00:55But that's just how I'm here to be.
00:58I'll be hiding, shining like I'm born to be.
01:05We're dreaming hard, we came so far now I believe.
01:13We're going up, up, up this hour moment.
01:17You know together we're going.
01:19We're gonna be, gonna be going.
01:28We're waiting so long to break these walls down.
01:33To wake up and feel like me.
01:36With these patterns all in the past now.
01:41And finally live like the girl I'm meant to be.
01:45No more shining, I'll be shining like I'm born to be.
01:52Cause we are hearted, boys.
01:56Cause I'm broken, I know I believe.
02:00We're going up, up, up this hour moment.
02:04You know together we're going.
02:06Gonna be, gonna be golden.
02:07Oh, up, up, up without a voice.
02:12You know together we're going.
02:14Gonna be, gonna be golden.
02:16Oh, I'm shining, now I'm shining.
02:21Like I'm born to be.
02:24You know how time goes.
02:27Here's no lies yet.
02:29Who we're born to be.
02:36You're Australian Idol Top 8.
02:43And make some noise for your Australian Idol judges.
02:47Woohoo!
02:48Carl Sanderlans.
02:49Tasha Hines.
02:51And Amy Shark.
02:52Last night your Top 8 delivered a spectacle.
02:56And you delivered the votes.
02:58The response was like nothing.
03:00Nothing we have ever seen before.
03:03Voting though is now officially closed.
03:07And your verdict will be revealed very soon.
03:10Last night our idols faced their toughest test yet.
03:14Tackling curveball songs chosen by you.
03:17From start to finish it was a ride of unexpected and unforgettable performances.
03:22Check it out.
03:25Idol got turned on its head.
03:27Yeah.
03:28As our Top 8 took on unexpected songs chosen by you.
03:36I think you just created a new genre.
03:39I think it's K-pop jukebox.
03:42They rose to the challenge.
03:47Our tradie Kalani talking about dancing in his heels is just what I needed.
03:52Delivering spectacular moments.
03:55Someone get in the band.
03:57The band.
03:58The band.
03:59The band.
04:00The band.
04:01Every time you walk on stage you're so pleasant that you're deadly.
04:05Show stopping performances.
04:06Let's get physical.
04:08Great energy.
04:09Great work.
04:10Loved you tonight.
04:11Good luck.
04:12That lit up the stage.
04:14Still the one I love.
04:16Lover.
04:17The only one I've dreamed of.
04:21To the just born attention.
04:24I know from the start.
04:26Oh here he is.
04:28I'm going to cry my eyelashes off in so much.
04:33This was Idol at it's absolute finest.
04:36Cause I'm your lady.
04:40Performing up there today.
04:41I felt free.
04:43Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lord.
04:46That's the best we've ever seen you.
04:47Sensational.
04:49But one performance soared above them all.
04:52Is somebody to love.
04:55Whoa.
04:56Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
04:59What the actual.
05:01So when it came to the judges save.
05:05Whoa.
05:05They only had one choice.
05:07This person created a moment we'll never forget.
05:11Harlan.
05:13You and my friend are straight into the top six.
05:17So good.
05:18I got the save.
05:21I cannot believe what we just witnessed.
05:23That was insane.
05:25It's been huge.
05:26Now eight will become six.
05:29Everyone's so amazing but I really hope I've done enough.
05:32As we count down to the finale.
05:34I'm really hoping that I gave Australia what they wanted tonight.
05:37I gave them my all and I'm hoping that's enough.
05:39And you choose your Australian Idol.
05:42I want to stay in this competition so badly.
05:44I just have so much more to give.
05:50All of those performances can be streamed right now on Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes.
05:57Go and add them to your playlist right now.
05:59I know I will be.
06:01Kyle, Australia is voting to support their favourite idol.
06:04But with the talent so good this year, the results could swing either way, right?
06:09The votes have gone up like One Nation's takeover.
06:12Have you noticed?
06:13It's right up there.
06:14It's big votes.
06:16We just had a chat before.
06:17We can't figure out for the life of us.
06:20We've got no clue.
06:20We can't call it.
06:21They're all fantastic.
06:22They really are.
06:23For sure.
06:24Amy, we're almost at the final stages of the competition.
06:26And shortly, we're going to have to say goodbye to two incredibly talented singers.
06:30How are you feeling about that?
06:32It's sad for us because I just love watching these guys perform every week.
06:37So it's sad, but it's also exciting because they've shown the country just what they're capable of.
06:42So no matter what happens, they're set.
06:44We know how great they are.
06:46So.
06:46So true.
06:47Yeah.
06:47Make some noise.
06:49Marsha.
06:50Later on in the show, Marsha, we have a very special guest performance from Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright.
06:58Are you excited about that?
07:00Oh, look, you know, it's just so wonderful.
07:03Dylan's doing incredibly well, and he's happy, he's settled, and he's successful.
07:08I mean, what more could anybody ask?
07:10Yes.
07:11I'm so proud of him.
07:12Yes.
07:12He's doing an incredible job.
07:14Flying the flag.
07:15Now, thousands and thousands of you have been joining the conversation about Australian Idol.
07:21We love to see all of your comments.
07:23So keep them coming.
07:24Scotty, what's everyone saying here?
07:26You know I love this part.
07:26You really love this part.
07:27I always whipped out the phone.
07:29No, but honestly.
07:29Yeah, yeah.
07:29Honestly, it was just wall to wall with people predicting who's staying and who's going.
07:33Okay.
07:33And I can tell you right now, every single Idol has got a mention tonight in the last 24 hours.
07:38There's no clear favourite.
07:40It's anyone's game.
07:41There we go.
07:41But also, on tonight's show, you can catch us live right now on TikTok.
07:45So look us up and you can go behind the scenes.
07:47Nothing's off limits.
07:48They're doing a full tour.
07:49Well, there are some things off limits.
07:50Nothing's off limits.
07:52Ricky, I'm going to go check on the Idols right now in the lounge.
07:55All righty.
07:56All righty.
07:56In just a moment, we will learn who is safe and which four Idols will sing again to prove
08:02they should stay in the competition.
08:03Then we will reveal your verdict and find out which two will be leaving Idol for good.
08:09Scotty, what's the vibe like down there in the lounge?
08:12Oh, you know what it's like.
08:13There's always nerves here, but I'm here with the eight Idols that performed last night.
08:16But by the end of tonight, we're going to be left with only a top six.
08:21Of course, our Brizzy boy Harlan.
08:22He scored the judges save last night.
08:26You're safely through to next week.
08:28The thing is, is everyone here, you're all really good friends.
08:31I mean, Jacinta, whether you go tonight or stay, how are you feeling?
08:36Look, I'm feeling really blessed to be here.
08:39I've never shared the stage with such talented and special humans.
08:43So whatever happens, happens.
08:45But just know I'm rooting for all of you.
08:47Yeah, 100%.
08:48And Jukebox Johnny, how are you feeling?
08:50I just think I've learnt so, like honestly, so much from all of you.
08:56And I've grown so much as a person being around you for all this time.
09:00And I'm so grateful for that.
09:01So whatever happens, I love you all.
09:04And thank you so much.
09:07You look like an idle family here.
09:09Well, the wait is almost over to find out who you have voted for.
09:12It's only moments away.
09:13So don't you go anywhere.
09:26This is Australian idle and we are live.
09:29And let me prove it.
09:30Go on, Kyle.
09:30Show them what you were just doing.
09:31Sorry, sorry.
09:32I've been doing this to entertain the audience.
09:38When you lose your job, you start to think about others.
09:41You start to hang things up.
09:42Okay.
09:43Oh my God.
09:44All right.
09:45After last night's show, you voted to save your favourite idol.
09:49The singers announced as Safe will breathe a huge sigh of relief
09:54and take their place in the lounge with last night's Judge Save Harlan.
10:03The four who are not safe will sing again to demonstrate why they should get your votes next week
10:10if they survive tonight's elimination.
10:13All right.
10:13It is Verdict Time Australia.
10:15Let's find out how you voted.
10:19In no particular order, we will bring you over one at a time.
10:25First up, Kalani.
10:31Head on over here, our landscaper Kalani.
10:36G'day.
10:37G'day.
10:37How are you?
10:38Good, how are you?
10:39Nervous.
10:40Nervous, okay.
10:41On Sunday night, Kalani, you sang the very unexpected Pink Pony Club.
10:46The studio audience loved it.
10:49We all loved it.
10:50But it's Australia who has the final say.
10:54You ready to find out the result?
10:55Let's find out.
10:56Okay.
10:56Let's rip this band-aid off.
10:59Australia voted.
11:01And Kalani, I can now reveal.
11:07You are...
11:13...in the bottom four.
11:17Kalani.
11:18I'm so sorry.
11:19It's okay.
11:20It's okay, you know.
11:20I really didn't expect that.
11:22Are you all right?
11:22I'm all right.
11:23I'm all right.
11:24You know, it's a tough competition now.
11:26Yeah.
11:27It's a tough gig and everyone's so talented and, you know, at the end of the day, it
11:31is another opportunity to sing and show Australia what I've got.
11:35Absolutely.
11:36Yes.
11:38Judges.
11:39This is quite the shock.
11:42Yeah, I didn't see that coming.
11:44No.
11:44Well, mathematically, there's only six up there.
11:47So, there's going to be quite a few in the bottom four, right?
11:50True.
11:50Yeah.
11:50True, true, true.
11:51Alright.
11:51Maths experts.
11:52It's not hard to figure out.
11:53Kalani, head on over to the danger zone.
11:56Okay.
11:57Next up, please come and join us.
12:01John.
12:05Johnny Jukebox.
12:07Were you proud of your performance last night?
12:09Yeah.
12:10We did the best that we could with the circumstances.
12:12It was a hard song to do.
12:14Definitely way out of my way.
12:16So, I am happy, yes.
12:19Yeah, yeah.
12:20Well, last night you merged the 50s with K-pop when you sang APT.
12:24And let's find out whether Australia has voted you into the top six.
12:29After the nation has voted, I can confirm that you are...
12:40Safe.
12:43Well done.
12:44Off you go.
12:45Down to the lounge.
12:47We can't wait to see you next week.
12:50Isn't it so hard.
12:52The screams.
12:54Wow.
12:55Okay.
12:56Okay.
12:57Alright.
12:59Alright.
13:03Next up.
13:06Kesha.
13:13It's your turn, girlfriend.
13:15Our singing skier from Jindabyne.
13:17Last night, you sang Physical by Dua Lipa.
13:22Australia has the final say on who goes into the top six.
13:27That was a big deep breath you took just then.
13:29How are the nerves?
13:30Oh, I'm so nervous.
13:32I mean, yeah, I was nervous last week.
13:34It was really difficult to adapt to a different genre.
13:37And, yeah, I just...
13:38I did the best I could.
13:40I really did.
13:40And I had fun.
13:42And that's all that I could have done.
13:44So, I'm proud of myself either way.
13:45You should be.
13:47Alright, Kesha.
13:51Australia voted.
13:52And I can now reveal.
13:54Come on, Kesha.
13:55That you are...
14:02In the bottom four.
14:04Oh, my God.
14:06I feel like I've got the bad card over here tonight.
14:08I don't like that.
14:09Not exactly what you were hoping to hear, I'm sure.
14:12Oh, you know.
14:13Yeah, it's never easy hearing it, but it's a chance to sing again.
14:18And that's never a bad thing.
14:19So, yeah, do it with pride.
14:23Well, as we all are, the judges are in disbelief.
14:26Kesha, head on over to the danger zone.
14:29Wow.
14:30Okay.
14:30Next up, please come on over.
14:34Jacinta.
14:37Our fabulous forklift driver.
14:40I think I can hear your heart beating from here.
14:42How are you going?
14:42What do you mean I'm as cool as a cucumber right now?
14:45You're mastering it.
14:47How are you feeling?
14:48Yeah, I'm feeling okay.
14:49Very anxious, but pretty good.
14:51Pretty good, yep.
14:52Okay.
14:52Well, you sang The Power of Love by Celine Dion.
14:56After the nation voted, I can confirm that you are...
15:01Safe.
15:04Safe!
15:05Safe!
15:07Safe!
15:07Safe!
15:10Amazing result for you.
15:12Head on over to the lounge.
15:14Congratulations to Sita.
15:14Celebration time.
15:15All right.
15:17All right.
15:17Come on over here.
15:18Charlie, Trey and Samela.
15:22Three of you left.
15:24Still in limbo.
15:27One of you is safe.
15:29And two of you are headed to the danger zone with Kalani and Kesha.
15:36Charlie, you ready to find out?
15:39I guess so.
15:40You're never really ready for this, but we're here and we did the best we can.
15:44And if I have to sing again, I'm looking forward to it.
15:47Yeah.
15:47Trey, are you feeling lucky tonight?
15:49I always feel lucky to be up here on the stage with so many amazing, you know, singers
15:53and amazing people in the audience and the judges.
15:56So, yeah, it's a blessing.
15:57Either way, I feel very lucky.
15:59Yeah, for sure.
16:00Samela, do you want us to put you out of your misery?
16:03A little bit.
16:04No, I'm having the best time.
16:06It's always a privilege to play up here and to stand alongside these incredible humans
16:11and, yeah, we'll do it again if we need to.
16:14Absolutely.
16:15All right.
16:19The next name I read is Safe and through to the top six.
16:27And that singer is...
16:33Samela!
16:34Samela!
16:36Samela!
16:38Samela!
16:40Samela!
16:41Samela!
16:41Samela!
16:42Samela!
16:42Samela!
16:43Samela!
16:43Samela!
16:44Samela!
16:44Samela!
16:46Trey!
16:51Well done, Trey!
16:53Well done, Trey!
16:54You have made it into the top six.
16:56Head on over to the lounge.
16:57Go celebrate.
16:59Which means, Charlie and Samela.
17:03Australia's votes have put you both in the bottom four.
17:07Charlie, not exactly the news you were hoping for tonight, I'm sure.
17:11Not really, you know, but we're here and I get to sing again
17:14and that's really an exciting opportunity for me.
17:16It's always a great opportunity to sing in front of the nation,
17:18in front of my friends and family, so I'm really looking forward to that.
17:21I always love hearing you sing, Charlie.
17:23Yeah.
17:24And Samela, were you expecting that?
17:26I mean, the competition is so tough, so you never know what to expect,
17:31but we're just going to go out and we're going to kill it every time.
17:34So, yeah.
17:35I like that attitude.
17:37All right.
17:38Now, you are in the bottom four.
17:41You will sing again tonight.
17:43Please head over and join the others in the danger zone.
17:47Wow.
17:48Judges, some great singers in the bottom four.
17:51I know it's inevitable, but Kyle and Amy, did you see this coming?
17:55I did not.
17:55How's your maths going for this now?
17:57What?
17:58Mathematically.
17:59Yeah, mathematically.
18:00I'm out of my league here, mathematically.
18:02But, I remember the Sunday night performance, all very strong, all fabulous,
18:09but it's the nature of the contest.
18:11Everyone will go, except for one.
18:13This is on another level though.
18:14This is like, I feel like this show has been building and building,
18:17and we have some just insane talent like this season.
18:20Yeah.
18:20It's been absolutely phenomenal, so, you can't...
18:24Still anyone's game, really, isn't it?
18:26Yeah, Marsha, we are at risk of losing some serious talent, aren't we?
18:30Seriously, serious talent.
18:32You know, I'm actually speechless, so all I can do is wait to hear you guys sing again.
18:39As always, from my heart, I wish you all the luck.
18:42Do the best you can.
18:44That's all you can do, guys.
18:46Cheers.
18:47Okay.
18:49That is Kalani, Kesha, Charlie, and Samela in the danger zone.
18:57All four will perform for what could be their last time on the idol stage.
19:02Then, we'll reveal who completes the top six and who will exit the competition immediately.
19:09You four head on backstage right now and get ready to deliver a knockout performance for Australia.
19:16Don't go anywhere.
19:17The live verdict continues right after this.
19:31You are back with us live on Idol.
19:34And just before the break, we revealed who you voted to stay in the competition and which
19:40four received the lowest votes.
19:42And that was Kesha, Samela, Kalani, and Charlie.
19:47Now, each one has a final chance to prove to Australia why they shouldn't be in this position
19:51next week if they survive tonight's elimination.
19:54This could be their final performance on Idol, so they're going to give it absolutely everything.
20:00First up is our singing skier from Jindabyne singing Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper.
20:07This is Kesha.
20:44And girls, they wanna have fun
20:48Oh, girls just wanna have
20:53That's all they really want
20:57Some fun
21:00And when the working day is done
21:06Oh, girls, they wanna have
21:09That's all they really want
21:14Some fun
21:18When the working day is done
21:23Oh, girls, they wanna have fun
21:33Thank you
21:37Thank you
21:45Thank you, guys
21:47As judges, we're not allowed to tell anyone who our favourite is
21:51But you're my favourite, just saying
21:54Beautiful
21:54I've never heard it done that way
21:58Yeah
21:59But that was gorgeous
22:00Loved it
22:01I hope you stay
22:02Thank you, Kyle
22:03I appreciate that so much
22:04Thank you
22:06You know, that was so unexpected
22:08And so you
22:10And I love hearing your voice
22:12You've got such lovely tones in your voice, Kesha
22:15And like I said once again, I wish you all the luck, honey
22:18Beautiful
22:19Thank you so much
22:22I don't know what this show would even look like without you, you know
22:25It's um, you were just so fantastic every single time
22:29You haven't had one night off, you know, where you've not got it right
22:33And um, I'm so glad we got to hear that and everyone got to hear that
22:38Because that's why, that's why you're here and that's why you deserve to be here
22:42So all the best tonight, but that was fantastic
22:45Thank you, Amy
22:46Thank you, guys
22:47I appreciate you too
22:48Thank you
22:49That was beautiful, Kesha
22:50Thank you
22:51As she makes her way off stage
22:53Give it up, everybody, for Kesha
22:54Thank you, guys
22:56Thanks so much
22:58Next to sing is our school teacher from Adelaide
23:03With I'm Like a Bird by Nelly Furtado
23:05This is Samela
23:28You're beautiful, that's for sure
23:33You'll never, ever change
23:39You're lovely, but it's not for sure
23:44That I won't ever change
23:49And though my love ain't real
23:54And though my love ain't true
24:01I'm like a bird, I only fly away
24:05I don't know where my soul is
24:07I don't know where my home is
24:10And baby, all I need for you to hide like a bird
24:13I only fly away
24:15I don't know where my soul is
24:18I don't know where my home is
24:21Baby, all I need for you to know
24:33Thank you so much
24:38Once again, beautiful and deadly
24:40You know, you put your own spin on it
24:42And that's what it's all about
24:43And look, Samela, you're a fine, fine, fine vocalist
24:49You need to own that. I wish you all the luck. Thank you, Masha. Thank you
24:56How good has this season of Australian Idol been if that's in the bottle
25:00Like this is just insane you would just you've been so fantastic from the second we met you
25:07this is a really you know hard part of the competition and
25:12You're just so talented. I mean, you know that everyone knows that so no matter what happens tonight
25:18You've got you've got a whole bright future ahead of you. I'm totally no doubt about it. Thank you. Well
25:23done
25:26Yes, Mella gorgeous beautiful your own version you you won't be forgotten
25:31You belong on that stage good luck tonight, hon. Thanks. Thank you guys. Thank you
25:37All right, everyone make some noise for some Mella
25:43We'll soon find out whether you're safe or leaving idle tonight
25:47Kesha and Samella really have set a high
25:51Standard will Kalani and Charlie step up to the challenge
25:55It's their very last chance to prove themselves when they perform after the break
26:00Australian Idol is back in just a moment
26:13You are watching the Australian Idol live results in tonight's our top eight will become a top six earlier
26:21We found out which thing is you voted safe and who landed in the bottom four the unlucky for Kesha
26:28Samella Kalani and Charlie have one final chance to sing on the idol stage again
26:33They want to show why they deserve to remain in the running for the idol title there are only two
26:40more weeks until we crown our idol champion and all
26:44Four want this more than ever Kesha and Samella have already performed, but now it's time for Kalani and Charlie
26:52Next up is our landscaper from the Central Coast singing break even by the script. This is Kalani
27:25I'm still alive, but I'm barely breathing
27:30Just pray to a God that I don't believe in
27:35Well, I've got time while she's got freedom
27:40It's one of our heart breaks. No, it don't break even
27:44Even
27:45No
27:46What am I supposed to do when the best part of me is always you?
27:51And what am I supposed to say when I'm all jumped up and you're okay?
27:56I'm falling to pieces
28:01I'm falling to pieces
28:05I'm falling to pieces
28:10Yeah
28:11I'm falling to pieces
28:15I'm falling to pieces
28:16I'm falling to pieces
28:19Oh, that's all right
28:20Thank you very much
28:21Thank you very much
28:30Oh Kalani it's like nights like tonight seeing someone like you in the bottom four I just like I get
28:38a little nostalgic just thinking about the first time we met you coming into that audition room the landscaper
28:45Nana Sue and you sung that beautiful Natalie Imbrilia song it was it's just
28:50like seeing you now the performer you are it's just it's so impressive man
28:55you've really really taken this whole experience and and made it just beautiful
29:01for this country to watch and no matter what happens tonight you are a one in a
29:06million thank you so much
29:14Kalani each each time you sing I just wait to hear what you're going to do
29:18and how you're going to place your notes and you've got the most beautiful voice
29:23I think I've heard for some time thank you well it's really rough seeing you down
29:30here but I wish you once again all the luck my brother thank you so much
29:39yeah I heard all those little tricks you were doing in there you made that song
29:42even better that songs fantastic you nailed it you proved why you belong here
29:47hopefully you get to stay good luck buddy thank you mate thank you guys so much
29:50cheers Kalani that's one of my favorite songs and you just oh my gosh took it to
29:56a whole other level well done from here you will either head into the top six or
30:01head home best of luck give it up for Kalani everybody
30:09last to sing is our soul man from Perth WA with isn't she lovely by Stevie Wonder
30:16this is Charlie
30:35yeah come on let's have some fun
30:40isn't she lovely
30:44isn't she wonderful
30:48isn't she precious
30:51oh yeah just them were made that all
30:56and I can't believe what God has done
31:00through us he's given life to one
31:04isn't she lovely made from love
31:12isn't she lovely made from love
31:23isn't she lovely made from love
31:28isn't she lovely made from love
31:34isn't she lovely made from love
31:39Thank you so much, guys.
31:49Charlie, I love you.
31:50That was magical.
31:51I loved it.
31:52Let's have some fun because it did bring the energy up.
31:54I felt it lift in the room.
31:55You did a great job.
31:56It's Marshall's favourite song.
31:58Mine too.
31:58Mine too.
31:59It reminded me, I went to this place, Amy, you might know what it is.
32:01It's in New York.
32:02I think U2 or one of them clowns, they own it.
32:06But it's where just, I was there.
32:08Rihanna got up on stage, just smashed out some things.
32:10Justin Timberlake.
32:11It's one of those places where...
32:12Oh, the hotel bar.
32:13Yeah, yeah.
32:14It's called the hotel.
32:14It's incredible.
32:15Just all these megastars come on there.
32:17It reminded me of that night.
32:18You just, you own the energy, man.
32:20Good luck tonight.
32:21You deserve to stay.
32:22Thank you, Kyle.
32:23Thank you so much.
32:24Yeah.
32:28You know how I feel about you, Charlie,
32:30but I don't know if I can refer to her man as lovely,
32:33but that's what you are.
32:34Oh, yeah.
32:35You can.
32:36You're...
32:36Can I?
32:36You can these guys.
32:38I just think you're such a lovely soul,
32:40you know,
32:41and you've shown us yourself
32:42with your unusual and cool voice
32:46ever since the day we met you.
32:48And for that, I thank you
32:49and I wish you all the luck, Charlie.
32:50Well, thank you, Marcia.
32:51Thank you so much.
32:54Beanie boy.
32:56Man, you've just honestly...
32:57This whole brand has been amazing
32:59and from day one, again,
33:01with that orange beanie
33:02and just being so open about your stories.
33:04Again, I know I've said this to you before,
33:06but I can't wait to hear an album of yours
33:08and my little brother's getting married
33:11and you're his favourite
33:12and he was like,
33:13Can he sing at my wedding?
33:14And I've already said you're really expensive,
33:16so no matter what happens,
33:19you're going to be very busy
33:20when this show finishes.
33:21Thank you, thank you.
33:24Our soul man, Charlie.
33:26Well done, mate.
33:27You can head off stage.
33:28Thank you, mate.
33:28Job well done.
33:29Everyone, give it up for Charlie.
33:34So Kesha, Samela, Kalani and Charlie
33:37have done what they can
33:38to show us why they should stay in the competition.
33:41Yes, very shortly we will find out
33:43who will take the last two spots in the top six
33:47and which two will immediately exit the competition.
33:51But before all of that,
33:53we have an exclusive performance from Dylan Wright.
33:59Yes, the Aussie Idol winner
34:01is now an ARIA chart topper
34:04and Golden Guitar winner
34:05and he is returning to the Idol stage
34:08right after the break.
34:20You're watching the Australian Idol live verdict show.
34:24A massive number of votes came in for your idols
34:27and we are moments away from revealing
34:29who will stay and who will go.
34:32But first, in 2024,
34:33he was crowned the winner of Australian Idol
34:36and since then he's won awards,
34:38topped the charts
34:39and toured Australia and overseas.
34:41Here to perform a single from his brand new album,
34:44this is Dylan Wright.
34:47APPLAUSE
34:50Those nights are not all I think about
34:57When we were younger
35:00And sitting in my car
35:05We'd watch the colors
35:09Dance in the darkness
35:14We had nowhere to be
35:16No need to run
35:23I want to go back
35:25To when we were wild and free
35:31We didn't know
35:32What the future
35:34Would make us be
35:39We're on the streets
35:41And we're never alone
35:43Each day
35:44I'll repeat
35:44Every thought
35:46If we go
35:48When the stars
35:50Are burning bright
35:53I'm thinking of those nights
36:01I'm thinking of those nights
36:10There's precious things on the counter
36:12Old laundry on the line
36:14Bill stacked on the table
36:16That I do all the time
36:18Things ain't been the same since
36:21They were way back then
36:23Sometimes I wish
36:24I could trade this all in
36:27I want to go back
36:29To when we were wild and free
36:34And we didn't know
36:37What the future
36:38Would make us be
36:43We'd run the streets
36:45And we're never alone
36:47Each day
36:48Are we never
36:49But thought it'd be gone
36:52When the stars
36:54Are burning bright
36:57I'm thinking of those nights
37:01Oh-oh-oh
37:05I'm thinking of those nights
37:09Oh-oh-oh-oh
37:11Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
37:15Memories will never fail
37:17It'll be alright
37:19They keep us coming back
37:21I'm thinking of those nights
37:25Oh-oh-oh
37:32Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
37:36I'm thinking of those nights
37:41Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
37:45Yeah, I'm thinking of those nights
37:50Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
38:05Australia, make some noise
38:06For Dylan Wright
38:10Come on
38:10It's so good to see you again
38:13Oh my gosh
38:14That song
38:14Dylan Wright
38:15And that brand new song
38:16Those nights
38:17My gosh
38:18So good to see you back
38:19On this stage
38:19Good to be back
38:20For old time's sake
38:21Should we get some comments
38:22From the judges?
38:23Yes
38:24Should we have to?
38:25Judges, what did you think
38:26Of Dylan's performance?
38:27How good is it
38:28Having him back here?
38:29We were actually saying
38:30It must be so surreal for you
38:33You know?
38:33I mean
38:34It's been a while
38:35But it sort of
38:36It all floods back
38:38Like, whoa-oh-oh
38:39The PTSD
38:39It comes back straight away
38:40Oh, it's good
38:41It's good
38:43Well, Dylan
38:44You've been working so hard
38:45Like we see each other
38:46All the time at airports
38:47Yes
38:48And I love seeing you
38:49In the Daily Grind
38:50And just touring
38:51That song is fantastic
38:52Like, we couldn't be
38:53Prouder of you, man
38:54Well done for everything
38:55You've done
38:56Thank you very much
38:58Hey, um
38:59Are you and Amy
39:00Are you and Amy
39:01Gate dwellers at the airport
39:02Or are you like
39:03The Virgin Lounge type of
39:04We don't say
39:06You know
39:06We're everyone
39:07You know
39:07I'm a gate dweller
39:09Are you really?
39:10That's surprising
39:10I love the little muffin
39:11At the cafe
39:12I'm not interested in those
39:13Free biscuits and cheese
39:14Oh, so you don't do the lounge
39:15It's rubbish
39:15The lounge
39:16Oh, no, because he's
39:16At the private terminal
39:17Of course
39:18Not anymore
39:19I'm not
39:21I'm lined up on Jetstar
39:23It takes this McDonald's in
39:25Yeah
39:25I love it
39:26Dylan, your life changed forever
39:28When you won Australian Idol
39:30Number one album
39:31You've performed in Nashville
39:32You've won a golden guitar
39:33With your band
39:34Sons of Atticus
39:35The list goes on
39:37Yes
39:38What's been the highlight for you
39:40Would you say?
39:41Oh, it's been two years now
39:43So it's been a huge whirlwind
39:45And I've just been writing
39:47And recording so much
39:48I've got three different projects
39:50One's an electronic one
39:51Called Breathe
39:51One's Sons of Atticus
39:52One's me
39:53So just all of it
39:56Just being on this show
39:57And being able to get onto the road
39:58And see as many people as possible
40:00That's been a huge highlight for me
40:02You're on the hustle
40:03You're on the grind
40:03I love it
40:04Non-stop
40:05It's the way to go
40:06Dylan, you are heading out on tour
40:08Again this May
40:09And Lily Grace
40:10From this year's Top 12
40:12Will be joining you
40:13For some of the dates
40:14How cool is that?
40:15Yeah, a Northern Rivers local
40:17Yes
40:17So we had to have her on board
40:18I've watched Lily Grace
40:20Over the past few years
40:21Go to Tamworth and everything
40:22So I'm so excited
40:24To kind of have her
40:24Around her hometown
40:26Up in the Northern Rivers
40:26Love it
40:27Can't wait to see you live
40:28Got to get out there
40:29Get out there Australia
40:30Grab your tickets
40:31And get behind Dylan Wright
40:32His new album is out in July
40:34But you can pre-order it
40:35Right now
40:37And we look forward
40:38To last year's Idol winner
40:40Marshall Hamburger
40:41Hitting the stage
40:42Next week too
40:43But for now
40:44Give it up
40:45For Dylan Wright
40:51Alright
40:51Business time
40:53Straight after the break
40:54It is the moment of truth
40:56We will reveal
40:57Which two are safe
40:58And which two
40:59Will be eliminated
41:00From the competition
41:01They are waiting backstage
41:02Ready to find out
41:04So don't go anywhere
41:05Australian Idol is back
41:06Right after this
41:18It's Australian Idol
41:19And we are 100% live
41:22For 24 hours
41:24Your votes came pouring in
41:26As you fought to save
41:27Your favourite Idol
41:28From elimination
41:29Earlier tonight
41:30We revealed who you voted
41:31As safe
41:32And into the top six
41:34We also reviewed
41:35Who you voted
41:35In the bottom four
41:36And they sang again
41:38To show us
41:38Why they shouldn't be
41:39In this spot next week
41:41If they survive
41:42Tonight's elimination
41:44Judges
41:44What would you say
41:45To the viewers at home
41:46Disappointed to see
41:47Their favourite
41:49On the chopping block
41:50Tonight
41:51It's hard
41:51Because everyone
41:53Loves someone
41:53For something
41:54And that's quite
41:55A unique
41:56Personal thing
41:56That's so true
41:58But all I continue
41:59To say is
41:59Please
42:00If you really dig
42:01Somebody
42:01You've got to vote
42:02And vote hard
42:03And get your family
42:04To vote for them
42:04Yes
42:05However you get those votes
42:06Get those votes
42:07Hustle
42:09Alright Australia
42:10It is time to reveal
42:12Your verdict
42:13Who is safe
42:14And who is in
42:16The bottom two
42:17And going home
42:18Tonight
42:20Hit the lights
42:21Let's do this
42:24In no particular order
42:27Based on the nationwide vote
42:29Australia
42:30You had 24 hours
42:32To have your say
42:33You voted
42:34And you decided
42:36Four incredible singers
42:39Are standing up here
42:40But only two spots remain
42:42In the top six
42:44The first idol safe
42:47And through to next week
42:51Is
42:52Ketchum
42:56Ketchum
42:58Ketchum
42:59Ketchum
43:01Ketchum
43:06Ketchum
43:08Ketchum
43:21Ketchum
43:23Ketchum
43:23Ketchum
43:24Ketchum
43:25Ketchum
43:26Ketchum
43:27Ketchum
43:28Ketchum
43:28Ketchum
43:28Ketchum
43:29Ketchum
43:29Ketchum
43:30Ketchum
43:30Ketchum
43:31Ketchum
43:34That's my girl.
43:37Hey, nice.
43:38Well done.
43:39Thank the Lord.
43:40Although you're all great, but I did say she's my favourite,
43:42so cat's out of the bag.
43:45Kesha, why don't you talk for us?
43:48Oh, I don't have any words that can describe the feeling that I feel.
43:53Kyle, over to you.
43:55No, thank you.
43:56Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, I had a tough week with that song
44:00and I was, yeah, it was rough to kind of get through it
44:05and do my best and be positive about myself and about my performance
44:09and just trying not to, you know, make it a bad thing
44:14that you've got to challenge yourself.
44:16So I'm happy I challenged myself.
44:17Thank you so much, guys.
44:19I am so excited to show you what I've got.
44:21Kesha, well done.
44:23You can join the others in the lounge now.
44:25Congrats, beautiful.
44:26Take a sigh of relief.
44:28All right, one spot left in the top six.
44:34You really can feel how important this moment is right now
44:38for everyone up on this stage.
44:40Sadly, though, two of them are about to leave the competition for good.
44:45Congrats to all of you.
44:47The results are in and here we go.
44:50The final singer, safe, and into the top six
44:55after a very, very close result is...
45:00Kelani!
45:05Kelani!
45:12Kelani!
45:14Kehlani!
45:16Kehlani!
45:19Kehlani!
45:23Kehlani!
45:25Congratulations, Kehlani!
45:29Congratulations, Kehlani.
45:31You are in the top six.
45:33You must be very happy right now.
45:37Not a lot. Not a lot to...
45:39Did you guys hear me?
45:41No. You're going to have to yell loud into my microphone.
45:44Um, yeah. No words.
45:48He's very intimate, isn't he?
45:49Um, yeah. I've got no words.
45:53Honestly, you guys have been getting closer and closer
45:55to my goal every week, and
45:56I can't think he's enough. Honestly, this is
45:58my dream, and I don't know
46:00how I can show the love, um,
46:02but, yeah, just absolutely...
46:04He's going to just grab the number.
46:06What he says!
46:09Well done, Kehlani.
46:11Congratulations.
46:12You can go and join the rest of the guys in the club.
46:13Get down there to the lounge.
46:15Well done.
46:17Sadly though,
46:19it does mean we say goodbye
46:21to Samela and Charlie.
46:24My goodness.
46:25Samela, is there anything you'd like to say?
46:27Yeah, I'm going to try not to cry, hey?
46:30Um, thank you so much for all the support,
46:33all the love back home,
46:34my family, my friends,
46:35all the mums that, like, stopped dreaming.
46:39Dream, hey?
46:44Beautiful words, Samela.
46:45Charlie, it's been a pleasure to watch you.
46:47Any words from you?
46:49You know, I'm just so thankful
46:50to be a part of this journey.
46:52There's so much amazing work that goes on behind the scene,
46:55from the band to costume,
46:57you know, and I just feel so grateful to be here.
46:59I'd like to thank the hair department,
47:00they've done so much for me.
47:03Thank you so much to all my friends and family
47:04and my partner who's come to support me,
47:06you know, this has been a mean,
47:08a world to me. I've been dreaming of this since 2003
47:10when Guy Sebastian won, so thank you, thank you so much.
47:13You're welcome. Good stuff.
47:14Hey, judges, any final words of wisdom?
47:17Well, Smela, you melted my heart then.
47:20The kids are lucky to have you back,
47:22but the dream's not over.
47:24You've still, you've made this platform.
47:26Take advantage of it, honey. Well done.
47:28Charlie, we're gonna miss you, bro.
47:30Yes, we are, Charlie.
47:31See, you should've kept the orange beanie.
47:36Normally, Amy does a lot of cuddling and touching.
47:39You know, Amy doesn't usually,
47:41really touch people, so that's really big.
47:43Yeah. Yes.
47:44No, there's a lot of love.
47:46There's a lot of love.
47:47We love you guys.
47:48Thank you so much for your contribution during this.
47:50It's been an amazing idol.
47:52And girlfriend, I'm a mother, you keep dreaming.
47:55Keep going. I will. I will.
47:58It's just the start.
48:00Smela, I'll never forget meeting you at auditions
48:03and you saying that you had put music to the side
48:06to be a mum and that this was your chance
48:09to do the thing that you had always wanted to do,
48:11and you did it.
48:12Yeah.
48:12You really did it.
48:13And you showed your babies to follow their dreams
48:16and you did an incredible job
48:18and you should be so proud of yourself.
48:19Thanks so much.
48:20And Charlie, since the second I met you at auditions,
48:24my gosh, I could tell that you were a true musician
48:28and then I heard you sing through the little creak in the door
48:31and your heart was on display
48:32and it has been every step of the way in every note that you sing.
48:36So thank you so much for joining us
48:38and putting so many amazing performances here on this stage.
48:41Of course. Thank you guys.
48:42Thank you so much as well.
48:43Amazing. We love you.
48:44We have loved having both of you on idle.
48:47Australia, hit up Samella and Charlie on socials
48:51and please get behind them.
48:53Give it up one more time for Samella and Charlie.
48:59Well done, brother.
49:04Samella.
49:08Awesome stuff.
49:08Alrighty.
49:10Okay, well that is a wrap on another live verdict show
49:13and just like that the top eight has become the top six.
49:18Australia, here is your top six.
49:23Next week, this one will perform for your votes
49:27as we celebrate heroes and tributes.
49:30Your idle finalists will be dedicating their song
49:33to someone or somewhere special in their life.
49:36I cannot wait for that.
49:38The grand finale is just two weeks away.
49:41I couldn't be more excited if I tried.
49:44A big thank you to our superstar judges,
49:46Kyle Sanderlands.
49:47Goodnight.
49:48Marsha Hines.
49:50And Amy Shark.
49:52Goodnight, Australia.
49:54See you Sunday night.
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