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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 19: Top 10 - 1
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00:00Tonight, the sound of Australia takes centre stage.
00:05Your top ten will take on an all-Aussie playlist for your votes.
00:10Homegrown hits, huge performances, how good is that?
00:14This is...
00:15Australia!
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-talkers.
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.
01:08It's your Australian Idol judges!
01:18Kyle Sanderland!
01:21Marsha Hines!
01:23And Amy Shaw!
01:25Wow!
01:51Good evening, judges!
01:55All right, so tonight, you'll see the first half of your top ten 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 ten verdict show where one idol from each heat
02:12will go home.
02:14And remember, the judges still have a very special power.
02:17At the end of each show, after everyone has performed, they have a save to award to one lucky idol,
02:24sending them directly into the top eight by passing the public vote.
02:27And it can really shake things up.
02:30Oh, yeah.
02:30Oh, yeah.
02:31Marsha, 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 and what incredible
02:41performers we have and we are having.
02:44Amy, yeah, 100%, well, Amy, from thousands, we're down to just the top ten at 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.
02:57I mean, Ricky has ridden a horse naked in a hold.
03:00I did do that.
03:01I did do that.
03:02Yes.
03:02Is that on YouTube?
03:03It is.
03:04There is.
03:04Yes, yes.
03:05There's a children-friendly version, and then there is a Kyle-friendly version.
03:11It's very PG, actually.
03:12Kyle, is...
03:13I 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, what song would you sing?
03:25Oh, I heard the ad where there's Farnham, there's someone singing your song.
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 we've heard from the Who.
03:38Only the old people.
03:39These kids are like, the what?
03:40The Who?
03:41What is that?
03:42The Hoodoo Guru.
03:44The Boo-Boo's.
03:44That's what they heard.
03:45They did.
03:46They did.
03:47All right, we'll take him to the stage tonight.
03:50Our 17-year-old Johnny Jukebox from Buckley W.
03:55Central Coast Landscaper Kalani.
03:58And our fabulous Forthless Driver Jacinta from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria.
04:04Blast, 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, simply text their name to
04:18the number on the screen.
04:20Voting is open now.
04:22Thanks to the all-new JQ, J5, EV, powering 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.
04:34Your call.
04:36Okay, well, let's kick things off for our first idol of the night from Bumbury in Western
04:41Australia.
04:42This is John.
04:53G'day, mate.
04:54It's Aussie week on Australian Idol.
04:56Let's go give it a crack.
04:58Guys, are we excited 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.
05:09Oh, top 10.
05:11Guys, are we excited 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, I will be singing none other than In the Summertime by Thirsty
05:24Merk.
05:24Hello.
05:26How's it going, mate?
05:27Good.
05:28Hi, J.
05:29Good to see you.
05:32We've actually got a surprise for you.
05:36Hey, Johnny.
05:37This is Ray Thistlethwaite from the band Thirsty Merk.
05:40Very honoured that you've chosen to do this song.
05:43And, yeah, I hope you go really, really well in everything and keep up the good work.
05:49Oh, my goodness.
05:51Thirsty Merk sent me a message.
05:53A personalised message to me.
05:55Oh, 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 knowing he's going
06:05to be watching to nail this performance.
06:07I was just thinking the start of the song, maybe slowing it down, like, take me back to
06:15the sweet tubs.
06:18Like, a barbershop vibe.
06:20Sweet tubs.
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 restart that.
06:34Take, take, take...
06:36If the version of this song that I'm doing doesn't work and doesn't connect to the audience,
06:40this performance could be my last.
06:49Take me back to the sweet times, the hot nights, when everything is gonna be alright in
07:00the summertime.
07:02Baby, in the summertime, that is where I'll be.
07:10Baby, I'll be right back.
07:18Don't have a job.
07:21I never liked them.
07:25I 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
07:45I'll do my best to kick and scream and dance
07:50When winter comes, I'll turn around
07:53Take me back to the sweet times, the hot nights
07:59When everything is gonna be alright in the summertime
08:04Baby, in the summertime
08:06And you and me five to and two next year
08:10I don't care, all I know is I'll meet you there
08:14In the summertime
08:16Baby, in the summertime
08:19The night is where I'll be
08:21Summertime
08:25Summertime
08:30Summertime
08:31That is where I'll be
08:39Oh
08:58Johnny jukebox
09:01What a way to kick off the show, man
09:03Far out
09:04I 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
09:18Well done, man
09:18That was another brilliant performance
09:20Thank you so much
09:23Johnny, actually, just quickly
09:25Did I hear that you, like, miss your school dance or something tonight to be here?
09:30Yes, my school formals on tonight
09:32Oh my god, you're formal?
09:34Yeah
09:35Wow, that's commitment
09:36What's a better place to be than here?
09:38The best excuse as well
09:41Really cool
09:43Great choice on your part
09:45Firstly, 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
09:54Thank you so much
09:55You're welcome, Johnny
09:55You're welcome
09:59You know what I like about you?
10:01I know that 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
10:18You pretty much nailed it in between
10:20Now, you're 17, right?
10:22Yes
10:23So those high notes
10:24You've got about six months left before you've got to realise
10:26Before you're going to be down here like this somewhere
10:29So just play in that area
10:31Because it does happen to all young men
10:33That their voice breaks at some stage
10:34Just work through it, work around it
10:36Get vocal coaches
10:37But what I saw tonight was fantastic
10:40Thank you so much
10:41Thank you
10:44Yeah
10:46Johnny's going to be doing some Barry White next week
10:49When it finally happens
10:50Johnny Jukebox
10:52You 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, it's
11:02I'm living my dream right now
11:04And it's all coming true
11:07It's crazy for me to think about
11:09But thank you all so much
11:10For really getting behind me
11:12And thank you to Australia
11:12For getting me this far
11:13It really means so much
11:15Oh my
11:18John, those
11:20Those high-pitched squeals in this place
11:23When you hit the stage
11:24Are like nothing we have ever heard before
11:27It's insane
11:28How are you going with all of this extra attention?
11:31I guess I'm soaking it up
11:33Because it doesn't happen that often
11:36But I'm loving it so much
11:38In fact, I'm really enjoying
11:40I'm putting these young
11:41No, putting
11:43What am I saying?
11:44Putting the older songs to the young people
11:46And I think they're taking it very well
11:48And I'm pleased just
11:50Like, 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?
11:58Wow
12:01Thanks so much guys
12:03Now Johnny, up in the audience tonight
12:04We have your support crew cheering you on
12:07We've got your mum, Jasmine
12:09Jasmine, it feels like just a second ago
12:11He was your average teenager
12:13And now he is up on this stage
12:15Absolutely crushing it like a superstar
12:17How do you feel?
12:18I know, honestly
12:19It just felt like the other day
12:21It was our little John
12:22Running around the house
12:23Singing at the top of his voice
12:25And his siblings telling him to shush
12:26And now he's Johnny Jukebox
12:29An Australian Idol
12:30We're just so, so proud of him
12:33Like, every day
12:36He 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
12:44Vote for John
12:45Our friends in Adelaide
12:47The community of Burberry
12:48Thank you
12:49Thank you
12:49I 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
12:56You 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
13:12For Johnny Jukebox
13:18Up next, Kalani
13:21Our Central Coast landscaper
13:22Is taking on a chart-topping smash hit
13:25That's considered to be
13:26One of the greatest songs of all time
13:28With over 1 billion streams
13:31And counting
13:32No pressure at all, Kalani
13:34Alright
13:34See that and more
13:35When Idol returns
13:36After the break
13:47Welcome back
13:49It's Aussie week on Idol
13:50And our top 10
13:51Are singing pure Aussie anthem
13:53For your votes
13:54Next to hit the stage
13:55Is our landscaper
13:57From the central coast
13:58Of New South Wales
13:59This is Kalani
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
14:21I'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
14:33Which tends to help a lot
14:34When I'm on stage
14:41After the top 12 performance
14:43Amy did have a comment
14:44To keep surprising people
14:45Keep trying to find those pockets
14:47And moments to almost shock us
14:50Because unfortunately
14:51It is a competition
14:52I don't want you to get forgotten
14:53I agree with her
14:55I need to show that
14:55I'm not just a one-trick pony
14:57So this week
14:58That is what I'll be working on
14:59Aussie Music Week
15:01Aussie Music Week
15:02Yes
15:02What's your song?
15:03Don't Dream It's Over
15:04By Crowded House
15:05It's a classic
15:06Wow
15:06He's got his guitar today
15:08Got the guitar back
15:09Yeah
15:09Alright
15:10Add a bit of sauce
15:11Yeah I love it
15:12Playing with the guitar
15:13Is going to elevate my performance
15:15Because it shows that
15:16I'm not just a singer
15:17But I can perform in other ways as well
15:18When I watch you
15:20You have a very calm
15:21Kind of cool exterior
15:23But I know that you
15:25Feel deeply
15:26Because I can just tell
15:27By 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
15:33A 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 now
15:41Don't Dream It's Over
15:45I can't use the guitar
15:46As a shield to hide behind
15:49It's very important for me
15:50To be present
15:51And connect in this performance
15:53I think it's time
15:54To just lock in now
15:55Yeah
15:55Especially for you
15:56Especially after Amy's
15:58Comments
15:59Definitely
15:59Yeah
16:00I think it's very important
16:01To keep people hooked
16:03It's up to the public now
16:04So I've got to show
16:06That I can do more
16:07Than just stand there and sing
16:15There is freedom within
16:18There is freedom without
16:20Trying to catch the deal
16:22Using a paper cup
16:27There's a battle ahead
16:31Many battles are lost
16:33But you'll never see
16:34The end of the road
16:36While you're traveling with me
16:38And I hate now
16:42Don't Dream It's Over
16:45And I hate now
16:48When the world comes in
16:51They'll come
16:53They'll come
16:54To build a war between us
16:58We know that they won't win
17:05Now I'm torn in my car
17:07There's a hole in the room
17:10My possessions are causing me suspicion
17:13But there's no truth
17:17In the paper today
17:19In the paper today
17:20Tales of war and away
17:22But you turn right over to the TV page
17:26And I hate now
17:31And I hate now
17:32And I hate now
17:32Don't Dream It's Over
17:35And I hate now
17:37When the world comes in
17:41They'll come
17:42They'll come
17:44They'll come
17:45To build a war between us
17:47We know that they won't win
18:06We know that they won't win
18:29You know, Uncle Lani, you've got a beautiful voice, but I've not heard you open up your
18:35voice like that before. And gosh, that's a nice place where you just placed it. And that happens
18:42to be one of my favorite songs. So what can I say? But yeah, well done. Thank you so much.
18:47I appreciate
18:47that. Thanks a lot. Oh, Kalani. I mean, thank you for taking my feedback so seriously. I wish other
18:55people would. Of course. What was your feedback? You're perfect without a guitar. You're perfect
19:03with a guitar. You just look like you are having so much fun up there. It still doesn't look
19:08like a job. It just looks like this is something this guy was put on this earth to do. And
19:14I
19:14just could watch you for hours. And I can't wait for you to put out albums because you just
19:19sound like heaven. That was magical. Thank you so much. Thank you. I had a lot of fun.
19:31You little sexy bastard. I've got nothing on you, mate. Come on. Up there, live up there
19:37like Harry Styles. The girls love it. Great song choice. Magic is the exact word I would
19:46use to describe. Well done, Amy. That is. It was magical. And at the end, everyone was just
19:51with you there. It was, it felt like I was in one of those, you know, those sort of regional
19:56churches where everyone's singing and it's all about love. Yeah. I felt love. I felt that was
20:01fantastic, man. Amazing, mate. Good luck tonight, buddy. Thanks a lot. Good luck. Cheers. Thank you.
20:07That was beautiful, Kalani. Thank you so much. Wow. Massive performance. The crowded house in here
20:13you loved it too. Didn't you? So corny. Nana Sue loved it too. Look at her up there looking
20:23very, very proud. Hi, Nana Sue. Kalani, how do you feel after that performance?
20:29Look, I love that song. I try and I play that song all the time. It's one of my favourites
20:33to play. So, you know, I hope that that showed in that performance. And yeah, I'm honoured to
20:40be able to sing that song on a show like this and give my rendition. But yeah, just so much
20:44fun. Love you guys. And thank you all my friends and family out the back there just for giving
20:49me an opportunity, you know, to pursue my dreams. And yeah, just it's everything. So thanks
20:57guys. Love yous all. Beautiful. Now, Kalani, we did see in your video that you love the great
21:02Aussie pastime surfing. Is it true you were named after a pro surfer? Yes, it is true. It's
21:08named after a Hawaiian surfer called Kalani Rob, actually. Ah, old mate. Yes. Old mate,
21:14yeah. Old mate Kalani. I don't know if mum had much of a choice, to be honest. Dad's
21:19sort of diehard surfer. And he's like, yep, Kalani it is. Love it. Love it. So your dad
21:24is into surfing. Does he, like, does he sing as well? You know what's hilarious? I grew
21:30up for like 10 years of my life with him. He's laughing because he's like, no, don't say
21:37it. He told me he was on in the top 10 of Australian Idol for a lot of my early
21:43upbringing
21:43until I was about 10 years old. He did not. And I believed it. I believed it until, you
21:49know. Like yesterday? Yeah, until yesterday. Oh, wow. But yeah, no. Full stitch up. Well,
21:57he's inspired you to be here on this very stage. Exactly. That's right, yeah. Even if it was
22:01a sitch up, it was very well done. He's not a singer though. Not a singer. Okay. If
22:07you want Kalani to ride the wave into the top eight, you've got to vote Australia. Text
22:12Kalani right now. Or will he be the lucky one that scores the judges save, helping him skip
22:19the public vote? We will find out at the end of the show. But for now, please give it up
22:23for Kalani. Thank you. Thank you. On the other side of the break, it's our forklift driver
22:33from Bacchus Marsh, Jacinta, and she's taking on a song from Aussie pop princess, Kylie Minogue.
22:40Don't go anywhere. Idol is back in a moment.
22:56You're locked on Idol, where it's all Aussie music, all the way, all for your vote. Next
23:03on the playlist is a song from one of the biggest stars this country has ever produced. I'm talking
23:0918 Aria Awards, Grammys, and global hit records. Kylie Minogue is an absolute legend and taking
23:16on one of her most iconic hits is our fabulous forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh. This is
23:23Jacinta.
23:33Welcome to the top 10. Yes, top 10.
23:37It feels really cool to be in the top 10. Oh, I'm excited. You should be excited. You're
23:43in the top 10. My cheeks, I feel like are so chiseled from the amount of smiling I've been
23:47doing. Aussie music week. What song are you singing? I'm singing On a Night Like This by
23:53Kylie Minogue. My dad is the biggest Kylie Minogue fan. Oh, really? He loves Kylie. Grew up
23:58listening to Kylie. On the Sing Star, we'd always sing Kylie as well. Dad has always supported
24:05me no matter what. And I believe I have one of the best families. They are my biggest supporters,
24:11ride or die. They are the best people on the planet. Definitely massive connection.
24:16Dad has great taste. Yes. This is one of the classics. Dad will definitely be shedding a tear
24:21when we are listening to this performance. I saw a glimpse of the disco fun in you. Yeah. I just
24:34would love to see more. This is a bit of a challenge for you. Yeah, definitely. Yeah. The song is
24:40upbeat
24:40and fast, which is not what I normally sing at all. So it's going to challenge me. I'm hoping to
24:45like
24:45connect with the crowd along here. I do want to like dance with them and party with them. Yeah, Jacinta.
24:51In my quirky, odd little way. I think I'm going to be channeling Sing Star Jacinta, who, you know, would
24:57sing Kylie on Sing Star and just not have a care in the world. I've shown Australia the emotional side
25:04of myself. So now showing the fun side is a whole other side. If I don't have fun, no one
25:10else is going to
25:10have fun. And it'll just be one of those performances that's going to be forgettable.
25:22like a fantasy. You know, this is how it should be. You kiss me. I'm falling. Can you hear me
25:41calling? You touch me. I'm falling. You touch me. I'm falling. I'm falling.
25:44I want you, just like I've always known you
25:51On a night like this, I wanna stay forever
25:57On a night like this, just wanna be together
26:05On a night like this
26:12Seems I've known you were like time
26:19Now it's time to make you mine
26:25On a night like this
26:31On a night like this
26:40Stay forever
26:42On a night like this
26:46Just wanna be together
26:48Together
26:50On a night like this
26:54I wanna stay forever
26:56Oh, on a night like this
27:01Stay together
27:04On a night like this
27:22Hi Jacinta, nice work
27:24You know what I like about you
27:25Every time you come out
27:26It's always surprising
27:28Cause you seem to nail every genre
27:30That you take on
27:31And I thought
27:32Hmm, how's she gonna be
27:33With this Kylie thing
27:35And you just sort of invoked that
27:37Disco prancing type of artist
27:39And I thought it was remarkable
27:41I thought you did a great job
27:42Thank you
27:43You still look a little nervous strutting around
27:46But I like that you're giving it a go
27:48Yes
27:49And practice makes perfect
27:51Strut, own that stage
27:52The vocals great
27:53Nice song choice
27:55You did your dad proud
27:56Thank you
27:57Thank you so much
28:02Jacinta, you were really freaking out
28:04About opening up notes
28:06The last time you performed for us
28:08Look what you just did
28:10You opened up the notes
28:12And that was great
28:12You can do this
28:14Yes, thank you
28:15Okay
28:15Well done, Jacinta
28:16Well done, Jacinta
28:17Thank you, Marshall
28:18You're welcome
28:18Thank you
28:18I don't think we've ever seen someone
28:21Like grow so much
28:23On this show before
28:25Like I just always think about your audition
28:27And your hoodie
28:28And just coming
28:29And we just saw something super special
28:31And you
28:31You know the hoodie
28:32Looked like it was from Lost and Found
28:33That hoodie
28:35Like it's the
28:36It's a transformation
28:38It is
28:39It's just incredible
28:40And then to watch you tonight
28:41I was just like so proud of you
28:43For like really taking everything on
28:46And it was a good song choice for you
28:48Because Kylie has that sort of soft sound as well
28:51So you put your spin on it
28:53And I just think
28:53I think you should be really proud of that
28:55As well as your dad
28:56With big Kylie fan
28:57Yeah
28:59Nice work
28:59Thank you so much, Amy
29:00Thank you
29:03Jacinta, Ricky
29:04Great comments from the judges
29:05The crowd absolutely loved it
29:08How did that feel?
29:09It felt really good
29:10Yeah?
29:10Yeah, I mean it is scary
29:12I'm so used to just like
29:13Standing in the one spot
29:15When I performed
29:15That's the most I've ever moved
29:16But you know
29:17Having the crowd
29:18And you guys
29:19And my family
29:20Just really
29:21You know
29:21Made it that much better
29:22So I loved it
29:23Thanks guys
29:27Now Jacinta
29:28We know you as
29:30The forklift driver
29:31Our fabulous
29:33Forklift driver
29:33And I've noticed on socials
29:35It's really becoming
29:36A thing that people do
29:37People are doing
29:38The Jacinta
29:38Forklift driver moves
29:40It's really
29:40People are doing
29:41Kyle's at it
29:42Everyone's doing it
29:43Look
29:46Everyone's doing the move
29:47That's not a very good angle there
29:48It doesn't look like
29:49I'm
29:51I am actually doing
29:52A forklift maneuver
29:53You're doing this
29:54It's a circular motion
29:55From the wrong angle
29:56That doesn't
29:57Yeah
29:57Thank you
29:59Well Australia
30:00If you loved that performance
30:02And want to see Jacinta
30:03In the top eight
30:04Then you have to vote
30:05For her Australia
30:06Remember
30:06You have ten votes
30:08So you can support
30:09One of your favorites
30:10Or divvy them up
30:12However you like
30:13Give it up
30:14For Jacinta
30:14Thank you
30:16Thank you
30:19Alright
30:19Here at Idle HQ
30:21Nerves are high
30:22With just a couple
30:23Of performances left
30:24And then the announcement
30:25Of the judges save
30:26Who will be saved
30:28From the public vote
30:29And sent
30:30Straight into
30:31The top eight
30:32Next up
30:33It's our barber
30:34From Ballarat
30:35Harry
30:35Taking on an Aussie
30:36Rock track
30:37That's going to blow
30:38The roof
30:38Off this joint
30:39You can't miss this
30:40Idle is back
30:41After the break
30:48This is really good
30:50It's a very modern
30:512026 take
30:52On All Night Long
30:53Yes
30:53Lionel Richie smash
30:55Do you hear that?
30:57Idle top 12
30:58Doing All Night Long
30:59On the Hot Hits
31:00With Nick and Lauren
31:01Party
31:02Karma
31:03Fiesta
31:04Number one
31:05Come on and sing along
31:08All Night
31:09Number one
31:12In the charts
31:13Like look at us baby
31:19Absolutely insane
31:21Okay three
31:22Two
31:22One
31:23And go
31:28That was our top 12
31:29With their single
31:30All Night Long
31:31That reached number one
31:33Even Lionel Richie
31:35The original singer
31:35Gave it a huge thumbs up
31:37On Instagram
31:38Big round of applause
31:39For our top 12
31:40You can download it
31:41Or stream it
31:42Right now
31:43Tomorrow
31:44These five
31:44Will sing
31:45For your votes
31:46Charlie
31:46Harlan
31:47Wanwu
31:47Trey
31:47And Samela
31:48The pressure is off
31:50All of you tonight
31:51And is well and truly on
31:52For our next singer
31:54Harry is the barber
31:55From Ballarat
31:56Who rocks the stage
31:57Every time he performs
31:58Let's see how he's prepared
32:00For Aussie Week
32:09It's Aussie Week
32:10Here at Idol
32:10The top 10
32:11It's super exciting
32:12I've been really lucky
32:13To sort of travel
32:14Around Australia
32:15And see how diverse
32:16Our landscape is
32:17And how diverse
32:18The people are
32:19When I was 18
32:20I started building
32:21Campervans
32:21And driving around
32:22For gigs
32:25I've played in
32:26Tiny little venues
32:27And massive auditoriums
32:29Everywhere really
32:31For Aussie Week
32:32I'm singing
32:32White Noise
32:33By The Living End
32:35I really think
32:36I need to bring
32:36My drive
32:36Into this song
32:37Because I feel
32:38Like I've got
32:38The vocals there
32:39But I just feel
32:40Like I look so nervous
32:41On stage
32:41And I really want
32:42To be able
32:42To control that
32:43All that I'm hearing
32:45From you
32:46Being in the bottom two
32:47Definitely kind of shook
32:48My confidence a little bit
32:49That's what's driving me
32:50This week
32:51To kind of not be
32:51In that position again
32:52So Harry
32:53Talk to me about
32:54Top 12
32:55Kyle's comment
32:56Is kind of the one
32:57That stood out to me
32:59You just look
33:00Too terrified
33:01Every time you're up there
33:02But you've got
33:03Everything that it takes
33:04You've just got to
33:05Get rid of those nerves
33:07I just want to know
33:08What's stopping you
33:09From just embracing
33:10Full rock and roll
33:11I think I'm a little
33:12Bit nervous about
33:12Going to
33:13Over the top
33:14And being cringe
33:15With it
33:15Who were you worried about
33:18I suppose growing up
33:19In the region of
33:19Victoria yeah
33:20Everyone's sort of
33:21Pretty in their box
33:22A little bit
33:23And I just sort of
33:24Always wanted
33:24Never wanted to
33:25Step too far out
33:26Of my comfort zone
33:27I think you are
33:29Concentrating so much
33:30On not being cringe
33:31That you're actually
33:32Doing yourself a disservice
33:34I don't want you
33:35To be your own
33:35Worst enemy
33:38I think I have a
33:38Tendency to self
33:39Sabotage by
33:40Pulling back a little
33:41Bit when I think
33:42Things are getting
33:43Over the top
33:43I think I just need
33:44To get out of my
33:45Head about it
33:45And just do it
33:46And if it's over the
33:47Top then it will be
33:48Over the top
33:48You have to believe
33:49It first for everyone
33:50Else
33:50Yep
33:51To believe it
33:51For sure
33:52And you don't want
33:53To look back at it
33:53Going oh I should have
33:55Done this and this
33:56And this
33:56It's all or nothing
33:57Now it's so important
33:58That I give it my all
33:59Because it couldn't be
34:00My last time on stage
34:01Okay and no more
34:02Overthinking it
34:03No more overthinking it
34:04You've got to
34:05Embrace it
34:05Block out the white noise
34:06Hey
34:07You said it
34:13All that I'm hearing
34:15From you
34:16Is white noise
34:18White noise
34:19White noise
34:20White noise
34:25White noise
34:27Looks just chill
34:30I'd be in trouble
34:32Right now
34:33Time still
34:36Still when you're around
34:40Well I give you all my time
34:44And you gave me all your lies
34:47Now you've just come around
34:50To say goodbye
34:55Now here we stand
34:57Now here we stand
34:57With our hearts in our hands
34:58Dreaming out of the life
35:01All that I hear
35:03Is a message unclear
35:05What else is fitted aside
35:10All that I'm hearing from you
35:13Is white noise
35:15Is white noise
35:16White noise
35:17All that I'm hearing from you
35:20Is white noise
35:22White noise
35:23The emperor comes on the light
35:27He said hurry up man
35:29Cause we ain't got much time
35:31White noise
35:35White noise
35:38All that I'm hearing from you
35:41Is white noise
35:42Is white noise
35:47White noise
35:49White noise
35:51White noise
35:52White noise
35:52White noise
35:52All that I'm hearing from you
35:55Is white noise
35:56White noise
35:57White noise
35:59All that I'm hearing from you
36:20You know, Harry, I am so happy that you took some of the notes from Kyle
36:24because him being a sex symbol himself.
36:27Very good looking one.
36:29Yeah.
36:30Finally, it's been great.
36:31Well, you know, I mean, you look so sexy and like you stood there and you stopped.
36:36Somebody whistled back there.
36:38Okay.
36:39But, you know, you look so sexy and you sort of like and you open your shirt and stuff and
36:44yeah, baby.
36:50Well done, Harry.
36:51And that first note was really cool, you know, like and I've said to you, you've got one of
36:55the best rock voices I've heard for a long time.
36:57And I know it's not comfortable to do all that you did.
37:00But you know what?
37:01Go hard or go home.
37:03Okay.
37:04Well done.
37:08I know I said that last time was my favorite, that you just took it up another level, man.
37:14That felt really comfortable, really fun.
37:17Carmen is so right.
37:19And you were, you know, focusing on being cringe.
37:22It's like, who cares?
37:24If you want to be in entertainment, there's no such thing as embarrassment.
37:28Because otherwise you'll just never do anything.
37:31You look way cooler going for it than trying to be cool.
37:35People who try to be cool don't look cool.
37:37So that to me just looked like Harry up there with that epic voice really going for it and
37:44having a good time.
37:45Well done, man.
37:45That was really cool.
37:46I really did have a great time.
37:53I often say things that get me into trouble.
37:57No, really?
37:59And sometimes I tell people the honest truth and they don't like hearing it.
38:03Oh, Jesus.
38:05And I thought that was rubbish.
38:06Oh, what?
38:08I didn't like it.
38:09You did everything we asked you to do.
38:11I just think, like Marcia said, go hard or go home.
38:14Like, it's go hard or go soft.
38:17You're soft.
38:18You're a softer bloke.
38:20You can't do that hard stuff.
38:21That's where I think the problem is.
38:23That whole angsty stuff.
38:25You're a nicer guy than that.
38:27Are we having a, Kyle, is it a case that you don't like the song?
38:31I don't like the song.
38:32You're not an angsty guy.
38:34You're a sweetie.
38:35I feel that you'd kiss girls on the neck, not yell.
38:38You know what I mean?
38:39You're not an angsty guy full of anger.
38:42It doesn't always have to be like that, though.
38:45You know, I want to hear Harry.
38:46But, you know, you hear us talk all the time.
38:48Harry, I want you to tell us.
38:50Who are you, Harry?
38:52Like, do you want to be that mad rock guy?
38:54Do you want to be the guy behind the guitar?
38:56What do you want to do?
38:57I really, yeah, I've loved the transformation, to be honest.
39:00I've had a great time with these songs.
39:01Okay.
39:01So you want to be the hard rock guy?
39:03Sure.
39:04Well, what I think is...
39:05Good luck.
39:07No chance.
39:07What I like is that we have seen Harry, like, especially in the packages before, we saw him.
39:15He can be that folk singer looking at his feet.
39:18But I want to be the hot, skinny guy, too, but we can only do so much.
39:20He's just a different artist.
39:21Like, artists grow, and I think...
39:23He's just too soft to be hard.
39:26I don't think so.
39:28I don't think that'll come across like that on TV.
39:31All right.
39:33Mixed comments there from the judges, Harry.
39:35How do you feel?
39:36Yeah, I had a great time with it, to be honest.
39:37So I can kind of see what Kyle was saying, but I really enjoyed myself.
39:42Yeah.
39:42What did you guys think?
39:47There you go.
39:48It was great.
39:49Now, you have a big crew here who have travelled out from Ballarat to support you.
39:53Hello, guys.
39:55Hello.
39:56Now, I know there are plenty more fans watching at home, too.
40:00So why don't you tell Australia why they should vote for the barber from Ballarat?
40:04Yeah, it's always been a massive dream of mine to be the next Australian Idol, and I've worked really hard
40:10for 10 years on my music,
40:12so I've always really wanted to kind of just put that into the world and have people kind of see
40:16it and receive it well.
40:18So that would be my...
40:18No, you don't get harder than that.
40:20That's some hard words.
40:22Oh, what?
40:22Well, not everyone has to be hard.
40:24I'm just saying, I'm just saying, the guy's too nice.
40:27Do you know how much you've cried on this show?
40:29Pick the nice songs.
40:30True that, Amy.
40:31Pick the nice songs.
40:32It says the old crybaby over there.
40:37Oh, you have cried so much on this show.
40:40I don't mind a soft song.
40:42See, you can be hard and soft at the same time.
40:45But we can't have phonies up here pretending to be hard asses when they're not.
40:48I just see it.
40:49I can't.
40:50You're a nicer guy.
40:51Give it up, rubbish.
40:52Australia, if you want to keep Harry in the competition, you have to vote for him.
40:57Text his name to the number on the screen right now.
41:01Yes.
41:02Get behind him.
41:03He could also score tonight's coveted judges save.
41:07That will send him directly into the top eight.
41:09We will find that out later on in the show.
41:11But everybody, put your hands together for Harry.
41:17Up next is our final singer of the night.
41:21She's our singing skier from Jindabyne.
41:23And she's taking on a song for one of Australia's most revered performers, Olivia Newton-John.
41:29I saw a bit of this in rehearsal.
41:31I'm telling you right now, you cannot miss this one.
41:46Tonight, our idols are keeping it all local with all Aussie hits as they vie for your votes.
41:52The final performer of the night is our singing skier from Jindabyne.
41:56I'm here with her mum and dad, Daisy and Nolan.
41:58They've travelled all the way down from the mountains to be here tonight.
42:00And I hear Jindy is really getting behind Kesha.
42:04How good is it that the music of Australian Idol brings out love?
42:09Because every time I walk down the street, no matter if I know the person or not,
42:12they just want to say hello and say how much they love and support Kesha and the whole show.
42:18And they're just so excited.
42:19So, yeah, it is a great thing.
42:21It's the best thing ever.
42:22I love the signs as well.
42:23You've done well.
42:24Well, tonight, Kesha's performing a cherished Aussie hit from the iconic Olivia Newton-John.
42:29Let's see how she got on.
42:37Morning, guys.
42:38It is Aussie week.
42:40I'm absolutely exhausted.
42:42But we've got a busy, busy day today.
42:45So, we've got to get up.
42:49Vegemite.
42:50What else are you going to eat for breakfast?
42:51This is, like, the most Aussie breakfast you can get.
42:54I'm running, not late, but if I don't run now, I will be.
42:59So, grabbing the last bit on my toes.
43:01Let's go.
43:02Oh, my way.
43:04Hey.
43:05Hi.
43:07Yeah.
43:08So, it's Aussie week.
43:09Top 10.
43:10Yes.
43:10What song you're singing?
43:11Singing hopelessly devoted to you by the woman herself, Olivia Newton-John.
43:16Me and Grease.
43:17I like that.
43:18I did a musical when I was actually in year nine.
43:22And I was one of the T-Bird dudes.
43:24I was a guy.
43:26You were a T-Bird.
43:28I love Grease.
43:29It's one of my most watched movies.
43:30Okay.
43:31I'm gasped.
43:32So, thinking about, I guess, it was Australia's vote last week.
43:36So, how are you feeling after, you know, being in the bottom two?
43:43Being in the bottom two definitely stirred up a lot of emotions.
43:50It's not a position you want to be in.
43:52And it's not one you want to be in twice.
43:54I mean, I just need to, you know, put it all on the table.
43:58Yeah.
43:58I've got so much more to show.
44:01I want to be here more than anything in the world.
44:04Well, I'm...
44:05So, from now on, it's just proving to Australia that I need to be here.
44:11Since you pushed my love aside, I'm out of my head.
44:17You tend to, like, rush the phrasing there and come in early.
44:21Shall we try that again?
44:23Let's go from that.
44:25It is all I ever wanted and having a chance of that getting ripped away, it's rough.
44:33If I don't nail this, I could be in the bottom two again and I could be going home, definitely.
44:42Yes, mine is not the first heartbroken.
44:49My eyes are not the first to cry.
44:55My eyes are not the first to cry.
44:56I'm not the first to know there's just no getting over you.
45:03I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
45:14I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
45:17I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
45:28I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
45:35I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
45:54I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
46:01I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
46:13I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
46:18I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
46:27I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
46:36I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
46:39I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
46:58I'm hopelessly devoted to you.
47:09Oh, Kesha, I didn't know what was going to happen then.
47:11I thought we might have had another desk dance.
47:13No, they told me we were only insured for one standing desk situation.
47:17I'll forgive you.
47:18Kesha, whoa.
47:19I mean, that song, I think it means so much to so many people around the world,
47:26not just Australia.
47:27But that, I mean, it's usually such a soft, sweet song.
47:32And when, I guess when Sandy sings it in the movie,
47:34she's like still in that era of like pretty girl softness.
47:38You kind of did it from another angle where she'd already turned into bad bitch.
47:42And that was like, I felt like I was watching like the coolest girl in the world
47:49who had finally gotten her heart broken.
47:51Like I believed every word you said, but you just looked so awesome doing it.
47:56And that just sounded incredible.
47:59You always are just so incredible.
48:01I appreciate that so much.
48:07I'm proud to say that I knew Olivia.
48:09And I just did a play some time ago called Grease,
48:14where I heard that song every night.
48:16Lord have mercy.
48:17It never sounded like that.
48:19Okay.
48:19You know, and I mean, I'm a great believer.
48:21There's nothing wrong with doing a rendition of a song as long as you change it up.
48:27You kept it soft and pretty in the bits that needed to be Kesha.
48:30And you've got a great gift, you know, like, and you can belt too, you know,
48:34and to me, that's what it's really all about as well.
48:37But I really believe if you're going to do a rendition of a song,
48:40you treat it as if it was written for you or you wrote it with that respect in the middle.
48:44Well done, honey.
48:46Thank you very much.
48:47I really appreciate it.
48:52Who are you singing that song to?
48:54Who?
48:54Oh.
48:55Ha-ha.
48:56Anyone?
48:57Ha-ha.
48:58Is that his name?
48:59Ha-ha.
48:59Ha-ha.
49:01That's my answer.
49:02Ha-ha-ha.
49:03Yeah.
49:04Keep doing that for your whole plan.
49:06I wouldn't want to be that guy.
49:07No, girlfriend, don't get angry, just get even.
49:09Hey.
49:09Okay?
49:10I'm here.
49:11That's the best time.
49:11You know what?
49:12You, you, you're the best of the night, without a doubt.
49:17That was fantastic.
49:17Everyone loved it.
49:19Your vocal tones.
49:22Yeah.
49:22The tone of your voice, the delivery, the acting that was going on during that,
49:30communicating that emotion.
49:31Yeah.
49:32Spot on.
49:32Yeah.
49:33No notes.
49:34Perfect performance.
49:35Excellent work.
49:36Thank you so much.
49:38That means the world.
49:40Seriously.
49:41Wow.
49:41Just making my way through all of your lamps.
49:43We did us through our dance.
49:45We did all of the lamps.
49:46They're beautiful.
49:47Someone in the art department really loves lamps.
49:49Ha-ha.
49:50Kesha.
49:50That was so beautiful.
49:52You had all three judges on their feet.
49:53The entire crowd on their feet.
49:56Ha-ha.
49:57Did you enjoy that?
49:59I loved that.
50:00I had so much fun.
50:01I mean, as Marsha said, I hope I take songs and deliver it with the utmost respect to
50:06the artists that wrote their songs.
50:08But really tell my story and move people and connect people.
50:13And I feel like I'm proud of myself because I feel like I did that.
50:16So, yeah.
50:17I feel good.
50:18I feel good.
50:22Now, Kesha, what has been your favourite moment on Idol so far?
50:26What would you say is your favourite moment?
50:29I mean, down to one is difficult.
50:32I mean, of course, these lovely, lovely people that I just get to sing with and be with every
50:36day.
50:36You have my heart so much.
50:39But you standing up on that table, Kyle.
50:42That's going to stay with me for life.
50:44Little old me.
50:45No.
50:45Hey, that's a pretty cool moment.
50:48I have to say thanks for that.
50:49One in a lifetime.
50:51I appreciate it.
50:51Yeah.
50:52That's an unforgettable moment, I have to say.
50:54Kyle on the dead.
50:55Especially for all the kids standing there.
50:57Yeah.
50:57Oh, my God.
50:58Woo!
50:59I love it.
51:00Now, Kesha, you did choose quite a romantic song.
51:03Is there anyone in particular that you're hopelessly devoted to at this point?
51:09Jindabyne and my community.
51:10Always.
51:11Yes!
51:11My people.
51:12My people.
51:13For life.
51:14I always, always, always, always committed to them and devoted.
51:16I love it.
51:17I love it.
51:18Well, Australia, if you want Kesha in the top eight next week, get voting Australia.
51:24Text Kesha to 0457 500 700.
51:28Remember, you have ten votes, so choose to use them wisely.
51:33Everybody, give it up one more time for Kesha.
51:36Thanks, guys.
51:40Scotty, you've made your way through the lamp maze.
51:43Dodged the lamp.
51:44Got here.
51:44With Kesha our final singer for the night, the judges will now deliberate on which one
51:50idol from tonight's show will score the judges save, giving them immunity from the public
51:56vote.
51:57Who's it going to be?
51:58The judges' momentous decision will be revealed next.
52:10You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
52:16They'll win a life changing $100,000.
52:20Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards.
52:27Boost their brand with the annex, the experts in marketing and social media.
52:33Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing and score an exclusive package to record new
52:39music at Sydney's Hive Sound Studios.
52:46What a life changing prize for the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
52:51Yes, now it is over to the judges to reveal who gets tonight's judges save.
52:56One idol will be sent directly into the top eight, skipping the nationwide vote.
53:02An opportunity like this is worth its weight in gold.
53:06Oh, yeah, it is.
53:07Now, Kyle, a decision like this tonight, it's a huge decision on who gets the judges save.
53:11Was it an easy one for you guys?
53:13Well, it was for me.
53:15I think everyone did a pretty good job, but one stood out, I feel.
53:20And I've spoken to my colleagues here.
53:23And now we will tell you who will save.
53:25All right.
53:26Well, it's time to find out.
53:31Marsha, who have the judges chosen to save and send directly into the top eight?
53:37All right.
53:39Let me say to you guys, first and foremost, thank you, because I know you've been working
53:43really hard this week and there's been a lot on, right?
53:49And your renditions of the Australian songs were mighty, mighty cool.
53:55All right.
53:56But we can only choose one, as you know.
54:00And the person that we've chosen to put through is someone who just keeps stepping up, stepping up, stepping up.
54:22Kesha Hay.
54:29Congratulations, Kesha.
54:32You beautiful team.
54:33You are in the top eight and safe from this week's public vote.
54:39What do you want to say to the judges?
54:43Guys.
54:46Oh, thank you.
54:48I can't even put into words how thankful I am.
54:50But, like, this is my dream.
54:54I've said I live and breathe and music is my whole life.
54:59And you three are helping me get to, you know, that next stage every week.
55:03So, thank you so much.
55:05You love you.
55:05I appreciate it.
55:07Well done, Kesha.
55:09Well done, Kesha.
55:09Good news.
55:10You can go to the lounge and relax.
55:13Congratulations, Kesha.
55:17But, that means John, Kalani, Jacinta and Harry will all face the public vote and one of them will leave
55:23the competition for good.
55:25To save your fave, you've got to vote Australia.
55:27You have ten votes.
55:29Use them to back one idol or share the love around.
55:32The choice is yours.
55:34But, here's a reminder of everyone up for tonight's vote.
55:39Sure!
55:48Kalani!
55:57Jasinta!
56:05And Harry!
56:14So, who will stay and who will go?
56:17Voting for tonight's show is open for 24 hours.
56:20The results will be revealed on Tuesday night's live verdict show.
56:24Give it up one more time for all our idols tonight.
56:27Kesha, John, Kalani, Jacinta and Harry.
56:32Tomorrow night, Aussie week continues when the second half of your top ten performs for your votes.
56:38That's Perth's soul man, Charlie.
56:40That's Perth's soul man, Charlie.
56:42Frizzy Ballot King, Harlan.
56:45And Melbourne's soul diva, Wan Wu.
56:49And, of course, R&B dad, Trey.
56:54And school teacher from Adelaide, Samella.
56:59Tomorrow night is packed with more Aussie backyard belters from Tones and I, John Farnham, The Kid Leroy.
57:06And someone is even taking on one of your hits, Rikki Lee.
57:10I am so excited!
57:13Watch it all unfold right here on Australian Idol from 7.30pm on 7 and 7 Plus.
57:19Huge thank you to our judges, Karl Sanderland.
57:22Bye bye.
57:23Marsha Hines.
57:24And Amy Shah.
57:26Goodnight Australia!
57:53He's wowed the judges.
57:55That performance was stupid good.
57:57That was beautiful.
57:58But he's about to risk it all.
58:01I'm so scared.
58:02He will take on an Aussie legend.
58:06It's such a hard thing because it is so iconic, especially in Australia.
58:09And the big Aussie anthems keep coming.
58:13In front of a live audience, anything can happen.
58:17I often say things that get me into trouble and I thought that was rubbish.
58:21There's this old crybaby over there.
58:23You have cried so much on this show.
58:26What will Kyle say next?
58:28I tell people the honest truth.
58:30Idols Aussie Week, tomorrow on 7.
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