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Australian Idol (2003) Season 11 Episode 24 - Top 6
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00:00:01We are down to the wire. Only one week until we crown the next Australian Idol.
00:00:08Which one of these six will be there? You vote, you decide.
00:00:13This is...
00:00:14Australian Idol!
00:00:31Hello, I'm Rikki Lee.
00:00:33And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:00:34And would you just have a look at this crowd?
00:00:38Wow!
00:00:41It is Top 6 and tonight's performances decide who will be standing on this stage at next week's Grand Finale.
00:00:49Where just one will be announced as the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
00:00:54There's Kesha, our singing skier from Jindabyne.
00:00:58Johnny Jukebox from Bunbury in Western Australia.
00:01:01And Brisbane Ballard King, Harlan.
00:01:04Plus Trey, our R&B dad from Melbourne.
00:01:07Our fabulous fortnight driver from Bacchus Marsh, Jacinta.
00:01:10And Kalani, our central coast landscaper.
00:01:14Before your idols hit the stage though, let's bring out your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:25Kyle Sanderlans!
00:01:28Marsha Hines!
00:01:31And Amy Schark!
00:01:34And Amy Schark!
00:01:58Real Marsha!
00:02:00Wow, wow, wow!
00:02:01We can barely see you!
00:02:02I'm...
00:02:03I'm...
00:02:03I'm...
00:02:04I'm...
00:02:05You're incognito!
00:02:06Welcome judges, great to have you with us this evening.
00:02:09Now, our idols are always singing from the heart, but tonight, those hearts are front and centre with someone truly
00:02:16special for a dedication song.
00:02:18Yes, that's right. Tonight's theme is heroes and tributes.
00:02:22Each singer has chosen a song to dedicate to someone or something meaningful in their life.
00:02:27It could be family, friends or a community.
00:02:30Anyone who has inspired them to be here tonight.
00:02:34And guys, it is going to be Goosebumps City up in here tonight. I can guarantee you that.
00:02:39Absolutely. Marsha, what's important to focus on when you're honouring someone through a song?
00:02:45Well, you know that person better than anybody else, right? And they know you.
00:02:49So if you give some heart, you give some love, how can you go wrong?
00:02:53Oh, yeah.
00:02:53Yeah.
00:02:56Oh, you can go wrong.
00:02:58You can go wrong?
00:02:59I once sung Roxanne to Sting, so let me tell you, you can go wrong.
00:03:04No matter how much heart and belief you've got, you've got to know when to say it.
00:03:09Well, Kyle, over the years, we have seen lots of performances bring out your emotions.
00:03:15Check out some of these Kyle crybaby highlights.
00:03:22Do you think we can expect some more of this tonight, Kyle?
00:03:26I think I've cried enough fears.
00:03:27I've cried enough, like, it's a moment of joy.
00:03:30There's only a couple of weeks left.
00:03:32We're at the pointy end.
00:03:33We've got the best of the best here.
00:03:34It's a pleasure to watch all of you guys.
00:03:37Good luck.
00:03:37Well, there's tissues there, just in case.
00:03:39Oh, thank you.
00:03:40Okay, I can have mine.
00:03:41I'll stand by.
00:03:42Oh, I prefer the aloe vera.
00:03:44These are a bit scratchy.
00:03:45They're very soft, aren't they?
00:03:46They're scratchy, these ones.
00:03:47These are a bit scratchy.
00:03:48And, Amy, Australia chooses who will get to next week's grand finale.
00:03:52What should our viewers consider when they're deciding who to vote for?
00:03:56I mean, Australia knows good music.
00:03:59I think that they just need to forecast and see, like, who is going to take this opportunity
00:04:05and run with it?
00:04:05Who's ready to be the next Australian Idol?
00:04:08I mean, we're spoiled for choice, but really just think about who is ready for that.
00:04:11Sex is the wet hair, by the way.
00:04:12Right?
00:04:13Just got out the shower.
00:04:15What?
00:04:16Amy Shaw, bringing the thunder tonight.
00:04:18Well, you can talk.
00:04:20Yeah, so I would just encourage to just see who is ready to take this with both hands
00:04:24and run with it.
00:04:26Well, voting is officially open.
00:04:29To vote for who you want to see in next week's grand finale, text their name to the number
00:04:34on the screen.
00:04:35That's all thanks to the all-new JQ, J5, EV, powering electric idol performances.
00:04:41You can vote 10 times per phone number, which you can use on one idol, or you can share
00:04:46the love around.
00:04:47You can vote right now, or watch the whole show first and vote later.
00:04:52It is totally up to you.
00:04:54And at such a pivotal point in the competition, there will be no judges saved tonight, leaving
00:04:59all the power in your hands, Australia.
00:05:01I know.
00:05:02It's a big deal.
00:05:03And tonight's show is going to be massive, because not only are we our top six performing,
00:05:07we also have last year's Australian Idol, Marshall Hamburger.
00:05:11He's in the house.
00:05:13How good is that?
00:05:14I'm so excited for that.
00:05:16All right.
00:05:17Our first singer kicking off our Heroes and Tributes night has a very special dedication
00:05:22to her dad.
00:05:23From Jindabyne in New South Wales, it's our singing skier, Kesha.
00:05:30This week is Heroes Week, and it's probably the most important week to me.
00:05:35My dad is the biggest hero of them all, really.
00:05:38He's been to every single gig I have done.
00:05:42We love to hang out, jam together.
00:05:46My dad's been doing music since a very young age, and I've seen my dad, you know, push his
00:05:53music aside to make room for mine.
00:05:56So I don't think I would have been able to, you know, put my foot forward and actually audition
00:06:03without dad.
00:06:04He's right there when I need him.
00:06:08Hello.
00:06:09Hey, Kesha.
00:06:09How are ya?
00:06:11Got a guest here with me.
00:06:13This is my father.
00:06:14Sidekick.
00:06:14Hey, how are ya?
00:06:15My dad will be playing for me on stage.
00:06:20I feel like a little girl again, getting to sing with dad, and, yeah, you can't really
00:06:27put it into words.
00:06:29I can almost see it.
00:06:32I dream I'm sweet.
00:06:33This week, I'm singing The Climb by Miley Cyrus, which is one of my all-time favourite
00:06:40songs.
00:06:40It's always gonna be another mouse.
00:06:44Always gonna wanna make it move.
00:06:46Playing the guitar with Kesha on a big gold stage, I really feel privileged to do that
00:06:56with her, to see her just thrive.
00:07:03Yeah, I'm so proud.
00:07:12That's not bad.
00:07:18You couldn't pick a better song.
00:07:20It's like you wrote those words for this moment right now, so.
00:07:24Yeah.
00:07:25Hey.
00:07:26It's pretty bloody cool.
00:07:31Love ya.
00:07:32Yeah.
00:07:33I love my dad, you know, with every bone in my body.
00:07:37He's the reason I do it.
00:07:39I don't think I will ever forget this.
00:07:42It'll be very, very special.
00:07:47With her dad, Nolan, proudly joining her on stage tonight, this is Kesha.
00:07:58That dream I'm dreaming, but there's a voice inside my head saying, you'll never reach it.
00:08:08Every step I'm taking, every move I make feels lost with no direction.
00:08:16My face is shaking, but I, I gotta keep trying.
00:08:26Gotta keep my head held high.
00:08:32There's always gonna be another mountain.
00:08:35I'm always gonna wanna make it move.
00:08:39Always gonna be an uphill battle.
00:08:42Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose.
00:08:45Ain't about how fast I get there.
00:08:48Ain't about what's waiting on the other side.
00:08:55Ain't about how fast I make it move.
00:09:20Keep moving, keep holding, keep the things twining away
00:09:27It's all about, it's all about
00:09:32You will fall back
00:09:37It's all about, it's all about
00:09:44Hey
00:10:11Thank you
00:10:14Hi Kesha, how are you going?
00:10:16Great to see you, excellent job
00:10:17Your dad, you and your dad on stage, what did that feel like?
00:10:21Did you love it?
00:10:22I'm going to start crying
00:10:25That's like experience like no other
00:10:27You know, you can't really put a price on that
00:10:30So, oh man, I'm going to remember that for the rest of my life
00:10:33You know what, I'm glad
00:10:37I'm glad
00:10:39Yeah, my dad used to come here when he was still alive
00:10:42And it was the thrill of his year
00:10:43He'd bring all his work friends
00:10:45He'd be like, look at my son, he's the big judge
00:10:47Is that what he said?
00:10:48Was it?
00:10:49He meant large
00:10:51Hey, um, your velvety voice
00:10:53Now that I love the Miley song
00:10:55And Marsha, because she's older
00:10:57She thought your undies were hanging out
00:10:58And I said, no, no
00:10:59No, I did
00:10:59I was like, I was like
00:11:02Now that's like an ode to Miley
00:11:03And that's like passion
00:11:05It's not a G-banger
00:11:06Oh no, I
00:11:07You know what, I'm going to kill you
00:11:09Listen, I said you look so sexy
00:11:11Let's start there, you know
00:11:13And you know, you're Kyle's girl, you know
00:11:19You know, Kesha
00:11:21I have lived music all my life
00:11:24And I can't imagine anything bigger
00:11:27And more emotional
00:11:29Than what you just did with your dad
00:11:31I give him props
00:11:32For being on stage with you
00:11:34And I'm so proud of the two of you
00:11:36Well done, Kesha
00:11:37Thank you
00:11:37Thank you
00:11:40Hey, but Amy
00:11:41No one even asked
00:11:42No one even asked if the dad was packing bricks as well
00:11:45Because the dad's got a lot right in this
00:11:47Well, I don't know if you saw
00:11:48But before you began
00:11:50You guys had this moment
00:11:52And it was a moment of calm
00:11:54And he's your secret weapon
00:11:56I hope you know that
00:11:57Because this life can be very stressful
00:12:01And so many things can happen at once
00:12:03And they can feel like all this pressure
00:12:05And nervousness
00:12:06And if you have just one person in your corner
00:12:09That can make you feel as calm as you did before you performed
00:12:12That's all you need
00:12:13So you are so lucky to have him
00:12:15Thank you
00:12:17Thank you
00:12:20Crying from the eyeballs
00:12:22What are you doing to us, Kesha?
00:12:24My gosh, what a way to open the show
00:12:27Dad, come on over here
00:12:29Come on
00:12:32Superstar you
00:12:33Who knew when we met you at the audition doors
00:12:36That you were such a superstar?
00:12:38It was a guest
00:12:39It was a guest
00:12:40Kesha, how did that feel?
00:12:41Oh man, I mean
00:12:43My dad's been to every gig I've been since I was eight
00:12:47And without fail
00:12:49He's known as our unpaid roadie
00:12:51And he's, you know
00:12:53He really has been unpaid
00:12:55And, you know, just supported everything
00:12:57Pay the man
00:12:59I know
00:12:59I know
00:13:00I'm going to give him my sweet shirt
00:13:02Maybe
00:13:02That's my payment
00:13:03Oh, he'd look good in that
00:13:04Yeah, yeah
00:13:06Nolan
00:13:06That's great
00:13:07You must be so proud of your girl
00:13:10Was that just an amazingly special moment for you?
00:13:14To see her make a reality out of a dream
00:13:19And for me to share that on stage with her
00:13:22And to see the whole journey that she's been through over the months
00:13:25It's just mind-blowing, right?
00:13:27So, yeah, thank you
00:13:28Oh, I love that
00:13:32And the two of you looking at each other
00:13:34Right before the performance started
00:13:37It's just absolutely beautiful
00:13:39Kesha
00:13:39Our six
00:13:42One second
00:13:43Keep the girls
00:13:44Sorry
00:13:44Two seconds
00:13:47Oh, bend and snap
00:13:49Bend and snap
00:13:50Don't jiggle
00:13:52Let me tell you
00:13:53You don't want to be jiggling back
00:13:56They're actually mine
00:13:57I'd like them back
00:13:59Anybody else?
00:14:01I'm good
00:14:01Thank you, man
00:14:04Kesha
00:14:04You are our singing skier from Jindabyne
00:14:07You began singing at such a young age
00:14:10You even performed in Jindy Idol
00:14:12Your town's version of this very show
00:14:16Have a little look at you
00:14:17Check out that adorable little face
00:14:21You look exactly the same
00:14:24My goodness
00:14:25From Jindy Idol to the official Real Deal Idol
00:14:29Can you believe it?
00:14:34What did you sing at Jindy Idol?
00:14:37Do you remember?
00:14:38I'm pretty sure I sang Molly Malone
00:14:40And it was no instruments
00:14:42And I stood on the stage and looked right at the stage the whole time
00:14:46And I didn't look at anyone until I was off the stage
00:14:49Which was the scariest part of my life
00:14:50We've all been there
00:14:51We've all done that exact same thing
00:14:53There was no way I was looking at anyone in the car
00:14:54I think maybe I looked at like Dad and Mom
00:14:56And then I was like, yep, that's it
00:14:59Amazing, amazing, I love it
00:15:01Well, if you think Kesha deserves to sing again in the grand finale
00:15:05Then vote for her
00:15:06Right now
00:15:07Just take Kesha to 0457 500 700
00:15:11Give it up, everybody, for Kesha and her dad, Nolan
00:15:18Amazing, well done
00:15:21Well, Australia, we are at the pointy end of the competition
00:15:25Every vote counts
00:15:27You have to get behind your favourite if you want to see them
00:15:30In next week's grand finale
00:15:32Fighting to be your next Australian Idol
00:15:35Oh, what a start to this show
00:15:36Okay, so many incredible performers still to come
00:15:39But after the break
00:15:41It is our 17-year-old Johnny Jukebox
00:15:44And he's celebrating his hometown of Bunbury, WA
00:15:48With a super fun performance
00:15:50You cannot miss this
00:15:52Idol, we'll be back after the break
00:16:03You're back on Idol
00:16:04And his heroes and tribute tonight
00:16:07Our next singer is dedicating a song to his hometown of Bunbury in Western Australia
00:16:14There's quite a few Bunburyites who have made it here to support him tonight
00:16:17Say hello, everybody
00:16:20Their fighter, Australia
00:16:22This is Johnny Jukebox
00:16:26Hey, John
00:16:27How are you?
00:16:29I'm great, how are you?
00:16:31Good, hello
00:16:32Hey, man
00:16:33Hey, man
00:16:34Johnny
00:16:36Can you believe it?
00:16:37I know
00:16:37You're in the top six
00:16:41So insane
00:16:42The further I get in this competition
00:16:43The more I want to become the next Australian Idol
00:16:46Tell me about your song
00:16:47My song is
00:16:48I Get Around By The Beach Boys
00:16:50I'll get around you
00:16:51Great song
00:16:52Because it's Heroes Week
00:16:54Who is your hero?
00:16:56My hero is Bunbury
00:16:57Where I'm from
00:16:58Your hometown
00:17:01I've chose this song to dedicate to Bunbury
00:17:03Because when I think about growing up by the ocean
00:17:06I just feel fun, happy vibes
00:17:10Bunbury's helped me just because they've given me so many singing opportunities
00:17:14You should see when I'm singing at those bowling clubs
00:17:17Lots of the nannas get up and dance
00:17:20It was just the best
00:17:21So, what is it about Bunbury that you've chosen them to be your hero?
00:17:28I think just the support is very awesome
00:17:33I don't want to let Bunbury down after all the support they've given me
00:17:37Go, Jackie, go, go
00:17:39Go, Jackie, go, go
00:17:42We are so proud of you
00:17:45Go, go
00:17:48I love Bunbury and they will always have a special place
00:17:51My heart
00:17:51So, this one's for them
00:17:57In the lounge of John's parents, Jasmine and Reece
00:18:00And brother Miles and sister Honey
00:18:01Have all travelled all the way from Bunbury to be here tonight
00:18:04Welcome guys
00:18:06This is John
00:18:16Round, round, get around
00:18:17I get around
00:18:19Round, round, round, round
00:18:21Round, round, round
00:18:22I'm getting fucked
00:18:23Driving up and down the same old strip
00:18:25I gotta find a new place
00:18:27Where the kids are hip
00:18:30Round, round, round, round, round
00:18:32My buddies and me
00:18:34Are getting real well known
00:18:36Yeah, the bad guys know us
00:18:38Then they leave us alone
00:18:39I get around
00:18:42Round, round, round, round, round
00:18:44Yeah, the bad guys
00:18:46I get around
00:18:47I get around
00:18:55Ooh
00:19:00Ooh
00:19:04We always take my car
00:19:06Cause it's never been beat
00:19:07And we've never missed yet
00:19:09With the girls we meet
00:19:14None of the guys go steady
00:19:16Cause it wouldn't be right
00:19:18To leave the best girl home
00:19:20On a Saturday night
00:19:21I get around
00:19:23I get around
00:19:25Time to time
00:19:27I'm a real cool head
00:19:30I'm making a real cool head
00:19:33I get around
00:19:35I get around
00:19:37Oh, I get around
00:19:44Oh, I get around
00:19:47Yeah, I get around
00:19:51Get around, round, round
00:19:53I get around
00:19:56Oh, I get around
00:20:26You know, you look like you were born.
00:20:30I waited.
00:20:31Let me let it all die down for a second.
00:20:32You look like you were born in that era.
00:20:35I'm loving those red socks, my brother.
00:20:38The red socks.
00:20:39Hey, listen, I think that first and foremost, those guys are one of the best bands.
00:20:45The Beach Boys, there's nobody like them.
00:20:46And a great choice on your part.
00:20:49And look, you're just Joy.
00:20:51That's all I can say.
00:20:52I really, I love you.
00:20:53Thank you so much.
00:20:58Johnny, I'm trying to work out what's the new look?
00:21:00What's happened here?
00:21:01Is it the hair?
00:21:02Yeah, I guess the hair, a bit of a different vibe than the outfit.
00:21:05I like it.
00:21:07I really like it.
00:21:08And I love that you're doing this for Bunbury.
00:21:09I love Bunbury.
00:21:10I always, I play there like five times and I always start my tours there because if the
00:21:15wheels fall off, which they usually do in the first show, they don't care.
00:21:19They support you no matter what.
00:21:20Yes, they do.
00:21:21Definitely.
00:21:22I love that town so much.
00:21:26I think you've done them really proud.
00:21:28And also like, I think what we haven't spoken about, like you're so fun and yes, you just
00:21:33bring the whole room to life, but your knowledge of music is really quite exceptional.
00:21:39You know, you know all the old stuff and it's really important to know that.
00:21:43And I don't think many, many guys your age would be across that.
00:21:47For you to know all those lyrics and those melodies and everything is just really impressive.
00:21:51Yes.
00:21:52Thank you so much.
00:21:59Or that's what happens when you're a young man living in Bunbury whose parents liked
00:22:03the hits and memories radio station.
00:22:07And that's all you're ever exposed to.
00:22:09And you know what?
00:22:10I'm with Marsha and Amy.
00:22:11You're great.
00:22:11You're musically very, very genius.
00:22:14You look great.
00:22:15Yeah.
00:22:15You've still kept that old school rockabilly vibe, but more of a preppy, like you're going
00:22:20out on a date now.
00:22:21That's sort of a preppy vibe.
00:22:22Do you know what I think, Kyle, is when Johnny first auditioned, I was like, oh, I think
00:22:27we give him a go.
00:22:28I'm not sure how much, I'm not sure what will come of this, you know?
00:22:31Yeah.
00:22:31And then to see him get this far and just keep bringing it.
00:22:35Exactly.
00:22:36It's so cool.
00:22:37You've created this genre for yourself.
00:22:40You could leave the show, let's say, you could leave the show this Tuesday, which we'd
00:22:45hate to see, but if you left today, you could take this out on the road.
00:22:49You're a real ladies man, you're a real entertainer.
00:22:52Yeah.
00:22:52Thank you so much.
00:22:53But let's step outside the nursing home and get people that can actually hear.
00:22:58Well done, Johnny.
00:23:01John.
00:23:03You look so cute.
00:23:06How, what a vibe.
00:23:07How did that feel?
00:23:08Oh, I love being on the stage.
00:23:11It's really where I love being.
00:23:12And it's like, when do we ever get to perform with a crowd like this and staging in a band?
00:23:19It's seriously so fun and it's just out of this world.
00:23:24And I'm living my dream right now.
00:23:26Thanks to all of you who are making it come true.
00:23:33You really know how to work the crowd, don't you, John?
00:23:36Your parents and your siblings are sitting down there in the lounge.
00:23:40Hi guys.
00:23:42Jasmine and Reese, your parents, big thumbs up for your boy.
00:23:44What did you think of his performance?
00:23:46I was so proud of him.
00:23:48And what you see on stage is actually what he's truly like.
00:23:51He is such a fun, vibrant young man and I'm so proud of him.
00:23:55And thank you everyone for getting behind him and seeing that.
00:23:59And both of you, appreciate it.
00:24:02Love you, John.
00:24:04Love you more.
00:24:05Love it.
00:24:06Now, John, you sang for the town of Bunbury and the mayor of Bunbury actually sent us this message.
00:24:15G'day, John.
00:24:16Mayor Jason here.
00:24:18Just want to give you a massive shout out, mate.
00:24:20You're doing our community so proud.
00:24:22Myself, everyone around us, we're so happy for what you're doing.
00:24:25And because of that, we want to give you the key to the city.
00:24:28Oh.
00:24:41Go, John.
00:24:42The key to Bunbury, it is a symbol of the town's support.
00:24:47What would you like to say to the people of Bunbury back home supporting you and backing you?
00:24:52I just can't thank everyone enough.
00:24:56Bunbury especially, you've gotten behind me so much.
00:24:59And I'm so grateful.
00:25:01Like, not much stuff comes out of Bunbury.
00:25:04And thanks to all you guys, we've gotten this far.
00:25:07And oh, it just means the world.
00:25:09Well, I think you've got half of Bunbury here tonight.
00:25:12If you love John and want to see him in next week's grand finale, text JOHN to the number on
00:25:18your screen right now.
00:25:20Australia, give it up one more time for John!
00:25:27Well, Australia, there is no judges save in play tonight.
00:25:32So the power is all yours.
00:25:34You decide who gets to next week's grand finale to claim the idol title for 2026.
00:25:40With so many talented singers in the competition, it is impossible to guess who it's going to be.
00:25:47Tonight's show has a killer playlist, you guys.
00:25:50Already, we have had Miley Cyrus and the Beach Boys.
00:25:53And still to come, the Backstreet Boys and the Jackson 5, yes.
00:25:58But next, our Brizzy Ballad King Harlan is taking on an epic Elton John smash.
00:26:05Don't go anywhere, Idol will be back in just a moment.
00:26:18It's Heroes and Tributes night here on Idol.
00:26:21And our top six have got one goal to make it into next week's grand finale.
00:26:26They are giving it their all with performances dedicated to very important people in their lives.
00:26:31And our next Idol has a tribute to the incredible women close to him.
00:26:35His Nan, Mum and music teacher.
00:26:38From Brisbane, this is Harlan.
00:26:42Top six. Wowzers.
00:26:44We're here.
00:26:45It's Heroes Week. What song is here?
00:26:48I am singing I'm Still Standing by Elton John.
00:26:51Great song.
00:26:52And I'm dedicating it to my Nan.
00:26:54Yep.
00:26:55My Mum, and then my high school music teacher, her name Mrs. Morf.
00:26:58I have decided to dedicate my song to three very important women in my life.
00:27:02My mother.
00:27:03So proud of you, Harlan.
00:27:05Thank you, Mum.
00:27:06My Nan.
00:27:07Oh, Nan.
00:27:08Oh, I love you, girl.
00:27:10Love you, too.
00:27:11And my high school music teacher, Mrs. Morf.
00:27:13I just want the entire world.
00:27:16To witness the joy that is you.
00:27:18You're the best.
00:27:20I never really fit in at school.
00:27:21I didn't know who I wanted to be and I didn't know my worth.
00:27:24They've all taught me, like, it doesn't matter.
00:27:26Just be you.
00:27:27Like, I would not be standing on this stage in front of the whole nation if it wasn't
00:27:32because of them.
00:27:33I'm still standing better than I ever did.
00:27:40I'm still standing.
00:27:43Was that wrong?
00:27:44I'm just feeling like some hesitancy.
00:27:48You've proven time and time again that you can hit the notes.
00:27:51Yeah.
00:27:51So I think for you, your challenge is the vulnerability of it and thinking about the message.
00:27:56And it's a perfect message for all the resilient people who have supported you and still support you.
00:28:02I definitely have that challenge this week of opening up and just letting go of all the expectations I have
00:28:08of myself.
00:28:09Just being absolutely present and just singing it for these people that I love so much and showing the world
00:28:16my love for them.
00:28:17You've just got to leave it all on the stage, especially this song.
00:28:20The people you love are watching so...
00:28:21And it's for them.
00:28:22I'm still standing here because of these three incredible women.
00:28:27Getting to the grand finale means everything to me.
00:28:30Tonight, this performance is for them.
00:28:34And tonight, Harlan's mom and nan and high school music teacher, Mrs. Moore, are watching on from the lounge.
00:28:40Great to have you with us, guys.
00:28:41This is Harlan.
00:28:48You could never know what it's like.
00:28:52Your butt like winter freezes, just like ice.
00:28:55And there's a cold, lonely light that shines from you.
00:28:59You wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you are you.
00:29:08Did you think this world could never win?
00:29:11Well, look at me, I'm a-coming back again.
00:29:15I got a taste of love in a simple way.
00:29:19And if you need to know, I'm still standing.
00:29:22Better than I ever did.
00:29:23You just made a way.
00:29:26And don't you know, I'm still standing.
00:29:31Better than I ever did.
00:29:34I'm looking like a true survivor.
00:29:39Feeling like a little kid.
00:29:42Oh, I'm still standing.
00:29:47After all this time.
00:29:49I'm picking up the pieces of my life.
00:29:54Without you on my mind.
00:30:00I'm still standing.
00:30:04Oh, I'm still standing.
00:30:15Oh, I'm still standing.
00:30:17Oh, I'm still standing.
00:30:23Oh, I'm still standing.
00:30:31Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:39Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:54Thank you, guys.
00:31:02Oh, Harlan, this is getting ridiculous now, okay?
00:31:08That, I mean, your understanding of performance and dynamics
00:31:14when singing to get us just in the palm of your hand,
00:31:18it's just incredible to watch.
00:31:21Did that feel amazing up there?
00:31:23Yeah, it did.
00:31:24I'm already quite tall, but...
00:31:27That's the other thing.
00:31:28You actually look like a superstar.
00:31:31And I've been loving watching these packages
00:31:33over the last couple of weeks with you especially
00:31:35because when we first met you,
00:31:37I felt like you were quite guarded.
00:31:38We knew you were talented,
00:31:39but I've really got to know you
00:31:41watching you through those videos.
00:31:44And to know that you're just a lovely, sweet boy
00:31:47as well as this superstar is so refreshing.
00:31:51And we do our research.
00:31:52We ask the producers.
00:31:53We're like, okay, so Harlan seems really great.
00:31:56Like, what's the vibe backstage?
00:31:57What do you really like?
00:31:58And everyone's just like, he's a dream.
00:32:01And you really are.
00:32:02You're just...
00:32:02You've been such a dream to watch.
00:32:04You're...
00:32:05Like, I keep saying it, you're a superstar.
00:32:06You look like a superstar.
00:32:08Another incredible performance.
00:32:10Thank you, guys.
00:32:18Harlan, I know with your performances,
00:32:20they're going to be good.
00:32:22And I wait for you to hit those notes
00:32:24to pin me up against the wall, you know?
00:32:27Those notes are stupid good.
00:32:30They're so good, Harlan, you know?
00:32:32And I mean, like...
00:32:33And in this life, it's so true,
00:32:36people influence you.
00:32:37You know?
00:32:38And you've had three beautiful women over there.
00:32:41And I thank them very much for encouraging you
00:32:43and being a large part of your life.
00:32:46You really are something.
00:32:47I mean, own that, my brother.
00:32:49Okay?
00:32:50You really can.
00:32:50Thank you, thank you, Harlan.
00:32:56Which one of the three are responsible
00:32:58for their hectic eyebrows?
00:33:00I've got no clue.
00:33:02Probably my dad.
00:33:03Oh, daddy.
00:33:03Sitting up there beautifully.
00:33:05Daddy.
00:33:05Oh, bro, look at those eyebrows.
00:33:07You sexy beast.
00:33:09Okay.
00:33:10Harlan.
00:33:11Superstar material.
00:33:12I felt...
00:33:13I don't know if I was high during that
00:33:14because I felt like I was actually
00:33:16at a paid concert
00:33:17where I'd sat and watched you
00:33:19and was just...
00:33:20I forgot I was judging.
00:33:21I was just soaking it up.
00:33:24True top-level skills you've got.
00:33:26You're going to do this
00:33:27for the rest of your life
00:33:29unless, of course,
00:33:30you do something stupid
00:33:31to ruin your career.
00:33:34Like Kyle did.
00:33:37So if you can take any lesson from me,
00:33:40it's treasure those close to you,
00:33:42treasure those women.
00:33:43It was obvious that you...
00:33:45love and passion
00:33:46was coming out of that song
00:33:47and it was truly
00:33:48a top-quality performance.
00:33:51Thank you, guys.
00:33:52Very, very good.
00:33:56Don't worry.
00:33:58I agree with Marsha.
00:33:59Stupid good.
00:34:00Stupid good.
00:34:01Harlan, what a...
00:34:02What a performance.
00:34:04Like just week after week
00:34:05you just keep coming out here
00:34:06and just punching us
00:34:07in the face
00:34:08at those performances.
00:34:10That was a beautiful dedication
00:34:11to the gorgeous women
00:34:13in your life.
00:34:14All of them look like
00:34:15they absolutely loved that.
00:34:18What did you think, ladies?
00:34:19Yes?
00:34:22Harlan,
00:34:22how are you feeling?
00:34:25I'm so grateful to be here.
00:34:26I keep saying to all my friends,
00:34:28like,
00:34:28they've just started
00:34:29their first years of uni
00:34:30and I'm here
00:34:31so it's a bit weird to see.
00:34:33But yeah,
00:34:34I'm so, so, so grateful.
00:34:35I could never amount
00:34:36to say thank you
00:34:37to what these beautiful women
00:34:38and my family
00:34:39have done for me
00:34:40and it's just like
00:34:41a start to quantify
00:34:42how much, yeah,
00:34:43they all mean to me.
00:34:44I'm very, very grateful for them.
00:34:48You're very, very lucky.
00:34:51Now, Harlan,
00:34:52my friend Scotty here
00:34:53has a little secret
00:34:55that he wants to share with you.
00:34:57Is that okay?
00:34:57I certainly do.
00:34:59So, Harlan,
00:34:59you've got an incredible voice.
00:35:01A lot of people out there
00:35:02compare you to the iconic
00:35:03Adam Lambert.
00:35:05Uh-oh.
00:35:05Oh!
00:35:07He happened to send me
00:35:08a little message
00:35:09that he wants you to see.
00:35:12So, here we go, Harlan.
00:35:13Look at this.
00:35:13Hey, Harlan,
00:35:14it's Adam Lambert here
00:35:15and I have the pleasure
00:35:16of seeing you sing
00:35:17a couple songs online
00:35:19and Harlan and Rambo.
00:35:21You have a great voice.
00:35:22Good luck in the competition.
00:35:24Follow your gut.
00:35:25Sing your heart out.
00:35:27What?
00:35:30Wow.
00:35:32Harlan,
00:35:34can you believe that?
00:35:35Uh, no.
00:35:37Um,
00:35:38I was talking to my singing teacher
00:35:39about it the other day.
00:35:40Just about everything.
00:35:40I was on a call for
00:35:41for half an hour
00:35:42and she reminded me
00:35:42I was in
00:35:43Aladdin Junior,
00:35:45this musical,
00:35:45and she's just like,
00:35:46she started calling me
00:35:47Adam
00:35:48as I was like 14
00:35:49and whatnot,
00:35:50so,
00:35:51crazy.
00:35:52Crazy.
00:35:53A message from the man himself.
00:35:55If you are on Team Harlan,
00:35:58pick up your phone
00:35:59right now.
00:36:00Do not waste
00:36:01a second.
00:36:03Text Harlan
00:36:04to the number
00:36:04on the screen.
00:36:06Nicely done, Harlan.
00:36:07Go and see your beautiful
00:36:09loved ones in the lounge.
00:36:10Give it up for Harlan.
00:36:13Australia,
00:36:14only three idols
00:36:15from the top six
00:36:16will make it
00:36:16to next week's
00:36:17grand finale.
00:36:19It's a fight
00:36:19to the finish
00:36:20and the pressure
00:36:21has never felt so real.
00:36:23Still to perform
00:36:24from New South Wales
00:36:26Central Coast,
00:36:27our landscaper,
00:36:27Kalani.
00:36:30And from
00:36:31Bacchus Marsh
00:36:32in Victoria,
00:36:33our fabulous
00:36:34forklift driver,
00:36:35Jacinta.
00:36:38But next,
00:36:39it's our
00:36:40R&B dad,
00:36:41Trey,
00:36:41bringing us
00:36:42an emotional
00:36:43performance
00:36:44dedicated to
00:36:45his dad,
00:36:46Wayne.
00:36:46Australian Idol
00:36:47returns after the break.
00:36:58You're watching Idol
00:37:00and tonight,
00:37:01it's all about
00:37:02heart
00:37:03as our finalists
00:37:04sing for those
00:37:05who inspire them.
00:37:07For our next performer,
00:37:08he's dedicating a song
00:37:09to his dad,
00:37:10Wayne.
00:37:10Give it up
00:37:11for Trey!
00:37:27Trey!
00:37:28You being my best friend,
00:37:31I've decided to pick you
00:37:34as my hero
00:37:35and dedicate this week's song
00:37:37to you.
00:37:38My dad has always been
00:37:39the biggest supporter
00:37:40of my music
00:37:41since I started.
00:37:43He has always been
00:37:44holding a family down
00:37:45and making sacrifices.
00:37:47I owe everything
00:37:48to that man.
00:37:49I'm honoured,
00:37:51Kit,
00:37:51that you've chosen me
00:37:52as a hero.
00:37:54My dad,
00:37:55I feel like he's just
00:37:56the epitome
00:37:58of a great man
00:38:01and I just feel
00:38:02very lucky
00:38:03to call him
00:38:04my dad.
00:38:05I love you,
00:38:05dad.
00:38:06Yeah,
00:38:07I love you too,
00:38:07buddy.
00:38:08Do you want to know
00:38:08what I'm singing?
00:38:09I'll Be There
00:38:10by the Jackson 5.
00:38:11Oh!
00:38:13It sums up
00:38:14you and me.
00:38:15Yeah.
00:38:16It takes me back
00:38:17to the little videos
00:38:17of you dancing
00:38:18in the backyard.
00:38:19The MJ moves.
00:38:22My dad's absolutely
00:38:23taught me to be
00:38:24the best father possible.
00:38:26I feel like he was
00:38:27the perfect example
00:38:28of what a father
00:38:30should be
00:38:30and I'm just trying
00:38:31to follow in his footsteps.
00:38:34Having two daughters.
00:38:38My girls are everything.
00:38:40They got me at home,
00:38:40you know,
00:38:41putting nail polish on
00:38:42and dressing up,
00:38:45singing Let It Go
00:38:45and like,
00:38:46he's just taught me
00:38:47to be me
00:38:48and to just love
00:38:51as hard as I can.
00:38:52We're very, very proud
00:38:53of you.
00:38:54I mean,
00:38:55you're what, Dad?
00:38:55I'll see you soon.
00:38:56I'll see you in the stands.
00:38:58I'll be there.
00:39:00I'll be there.
00:39:03I'll be there.
00:39:09So I've woken up
00:39:10extremely sick today.
00:39:13I feel like I'm
00:39:14losing my voice.
00:39:15I've had a fever
00:39:16on and off.
00:39:18I unfortunately
00:39:19wasn't able
00:39:20to go into soundcheck
00:39:21and I have not really
00:39:24rehearsed at all.
00:39:26But this performance
00:39:28means everything to me.
00:39:31I have to make this happen.
00:39:32There's no way
00:39:33that I'm not going to go out there
00:39:35and sing for my dad.
00:39:38I'm going to give it
00:39:39everything I've got
00:39:40to make him proud.
00:39:47With his dad,
00:39:48Wayne and wife,
00:39:48Victoria,
00:39:49proudly watching on
00:39:50from the lounge.
00:39:51G'day, fam.
00:39:52This is Trey.
00:40:03You and I
00:40:05must make a pact.
00:40:08We must bring
00:40:11salvation back
00:40:14Where there is love
00:40:19I'll be there
00:40:22I'll be there
00:40:27I'll reach out
00:40:29my hand
00:40:31to you
00:40:32I have faith
00:40:35in all you do
00:40:39Just call my name
00:40:42and I'll be there
00:40:46Yeah
00:40:50I'll be there
00:40:52To comfort you
00:40:54I built my world
00:40:57And dreams around you
00:40:58I'm so glad
00:41:00I found you
00:41:00Yeah
00:41:02I'll be there
00:41:04With a love so strong
00:41:06I'll be your strength
00:41:09But you know
00:41:10I keep holding on
00:41:17I'll be there
00:41:23I'll be there
00:41:26I'll be there
00:41:28Just call my name
00:41:32And I'll be there
00:41:35I'll be there
00:41:37Yeah
00:41:51Just call my name
00:41:58And I'll be there
00:42:02Yeah
00:42:02Yeah
00:42:22Trey
00:42:22Bro
00:42:23Oh
00:42:24Nice
00:42:25Hey
00:42:25So you're sick
00:42:27No soundcheck
00:42:28No rehearsal
00:42:29And just
00:42:31Came and nailed it
00:42:32Thank you
00:42:32Just that easy
00:42:33For you
00:42:33Right
00:42:36Another thing
00:42:38Even though
00:42:39Ricky was kind enough
00:42:40To give me the box of tissues
00:42:42At the beginning of the show
00:42:42I was choked up
00:42:44I loved seeing your dad
00:42:46I loved hearing
00:42:46How your dad
00:42:47Is so special
00:42:48I love that you told him
00:42:49You love him
00:42:50All dads
00:42:51Watching that
00:42:52Want to be
00:42:53That sort of father
00:42:54That your dad is
00:42:55And bless you
00:42:56And bless him
00:42:57Good luck my friend
00:42:58Good luck
00:42:58Thank you so much
00:42:59Thank you
00:43:04You know Trey
00:43:05I really believe
00:43:06In the heart
00:43:07And I really believe
00:43:09You are the man
00:43:10That you are
00:43:11Because of that man
00:43:12Sitting over there
00:43:13Absolutely
00:43:13You know
00:43:15Okay
00:43:16Thank you
00:43:17God bless you
00:43:18And that's why
00:43:20You're that incredible father
00:43:21And I think
00:43:22It's so important
00:43:23In this world
00:43:24That's so stupid
00:43:25Crazy
00:43:26Bad at the moment
00:43:27That you show
00:43:28Who you are
00:43:29And you give some love
00:43:30And that's what you've done
00:43:31Since day one
00:43:33Trey well done
00:43:33Thank you
00:43:34I mean
00:43:38All I can do
00:43:40Is agree
00:43:40With Carl and Marsha
00:43:42It's just
00:43:42Just when we
00:43:43Thought you couldn't
00:43:44Get any sweeter
00:43:45Of a guy
00:43:45It's like
00:43:46It's
00:43:46And it's so clear
00:43:47To see why you are
00:43:48The man that you are
00:43:50You've never got
00:43:51A song wrong
00:43:52You've just
00:43:53Your taste is just
00:43:54Impeccable
00:43:55I love it
00:43:56This is
00:43:57Your kind of
00:43:58When I ask Australia
00:43:59To really forecast
00:44:00Who's ready
00:44:00For this
00:44:02Journey
00:44:02It's you man
00:44:03You have everything
00:44:04Going on
00:44:05Thank you
00:44:05I really
00:44:07I really like
00:44:08What you're doing
00:44:08That's good
00:44:09Thank you so much
00:44:11Goodness me Trey
00:44:12Wow
00:44:14You left nothing
00:44:15In the tank
00:44:16Just then
00:44:16I love it so much
00:44:17Absolutely stunning
00:44:19Performance Trey
00:44:20We saw in the video
00:44:21You were so unwell
00:44:23This week
00:44:23So to see you
00:44:25Come out here
00:44:25And do your thing
00:44:26And shine on the stage
00:44:27Is the sign
00:44:28Of a true pro
00:44:29How are you feeling
00:44:30After that performance
00:44:31Thank you
00:44:31Yeah
00:44:32You know
00:44:33I think
00:44:33It was stressful
00:44:35But it's part of the job
00:44:36You know
00:44:37Even when you're sick
00:44:37You have to come out here
00:44:38And deliver
00:44:39And it's part of our job
00:44:41To deliver
00:44:41No one
00:44:41You know
00:44:42The crowd don't need
00:44:43Like
00:44:43I'm sick
00:44:43So
00:44:44I did my best
00:44:45And I'm proud
00:44:47Of the performance
00:44:47That I gave
00:44:48And yeah
00:44:49That's all I can ask for
00:44:50You know
00:44:50Absolutely nailed it
00:44:51Absolutely nailed it
00:44:53And that run at the end
00:44:54Oh my
00:44:55Oh yeah
00:44:55Goodness
00:44:56Oh yeah
00:44:56Your dad
00:44:57Wayne
00:44:58Is in the lounge tonight
00:45:00Wayne
00:45:00You must be so proud
00:45:01Of your boy
00:45:02Trey
00:45:03How special
00:45:03Was that performance
00:45:04For you
00:45:05I mean
00:45:06It's just truly
00:45:07A blessing to be honoured
00:45:08By your son
00:45:09In that way
00:45:10For any father
00:45:11Anywhere
00:45:12But
00:45:13Singing aside
00:45:14His talent aside
00:45:15I just love
00:45:17Every week
00:45:17That people
00:45:18To see him
00:45:18For who he is
00:45:19And
00:45:20The great person
00:45:21That he is
00:45:22Because that's
00:45:22What we see
00:45:23So that's
00:45:24All I can ask for
00:45:25From Australia
00:45:26Is just
00:45:27His magic
00:45:27I love you
00:45:28I love you dad
00:45:28Thank you
00:45:29What I bet
00:45:31Well I mean
00:45:31A person
00:45:32Is a reflection
00:45:33Of the people
00:45:33Around them
00:45:34And Trey
00:45:35My goodness
00:45:35You must have
00:45:36Some wonderful people
00:45:37In your corner
00:45:37Trey
00:45:38Look at your dad
00:45:39He sacrificed
00:45:41So much
00:45:41For you
00:45:42To be standing here
00:45:43Tell him
00:45:44What he means
00:45:45To you
00:45:47You mean everything
00:45:47To me dad
00:45:48So I'm
00:45:48I'm a crier guys
00:45:49I'm sorry
00:45:51I just think
00:45:52You're incredible
00:45:53You're the epitome
00:45:55Of you know
00:45:55Just
00:45:56The best dad
00:45:58In the world
00:45:58You've been through
00:45:59So much in your life
00:46:00And you've never
00:46:02Let it affect
00:46:02How you are
00:46:03As a father
00:46:04As a human
00:46:05As a husband
00:46:08And the sacrifices
00:46:09Mean everything
00:46:10So I just love you man
00:46:11You're the best
00:46:17And can I say
00:46:18Your babies
00:46:19Look exactly like you
00:46:21When you were little
00:46:22They do
00:46:23Did you see that
00:46:23Also my beautiful wife
00:46:24Hi Victoria
00:46:25I love you
00:46:25I don't mean to ignore you
00:46:27Australia
00:46:28If you want Trey
00:46:29To land a spot
00:46:30In the top three
00:46:31Get voting
00:46:33Text Trey
00:46:34To the number
00:46:35On your screen
00:46:35Thank you
00:46:36Right now
00:46:37Trey
00:46:37Go and give your dad
00:46:38A big hug
00:46:39Amazing performance
00:46:39Make some noise
00:46:40For Trey
00:46:46Alright still to come
00:46:48We've got our
00:46:48Landscaper Kalani
00:46:50And our
00:46:50Forklift driver
00:46:51Jacinta
00:46:51They're going to
00:46:52Take to the stage
00:46:53With some very
00:46:53Special tributes
00:46:55But before that
00:46:56We have got last year's
00:46:57Australian Idol
00:46:58Winner
00:46:59And he's in the house
00:47:00And he's hitting the stage
00:47:01With some new music
00:47:03Marshall Hamburger
00:47:04Performs right
00:47:05On the other side
00:47:06Of this break
00:47:18This is Idol
00:47:19And the top six
00:47:19Are doing everything
00:47:20They can
00:47:21To make next week's
00:47:22Grand finale
00:47:23But before the last
00:47:25Of your idols
00:47:25Take to the stage
00:47:26We are joined
00:47:27By a very
00:47:28Special guest
00:47:28Since winning
00:47:29This show
00:47:30Last year
00:47:31Our very own
00:47:32Burger Boy
00:47:32Has an album
00:47:33Hit the Aria charts
00:47:34Played gigs
00:47:35Here and overseas
00:47:36And recorded
00:47:37And released
00:47:38New music
00:47:39Australia
00:47:40This is
00:47:41Marshall Hamburger
00:47:49Hey Idol
00:47:55Oh yeah
00:47:59Oh oh oh
00:48:02Just you
00:48:05Ooh
00:48:07Girl
00:48:08I see the way
00:48:09You're looking
00:48:10If I could read
00:48:12Your mind
00:48:13Tell me
00:48:14What would
00:48:15I find
00:48:16And all my
00:48:17Friends
00:48:18Tell me
00:48:19That I'm dreaming
00:48:20And I know
00:48:22Dreams come true
00:48:23When I'm with you
00:48:25Cause they don't know
00:48:28Oh oh
00:48:30How I feel
00:48:33How I feel
00:48:35Every time
00:48:36When I
00:48:37Touch you
00:48:38But if you're
00:48:39Right now
00:48:39I feel
00:48:40My heart
00:48:41Is about to fly
00:48:42Oh baby
00:48:42I feel
00:48:43Super and
00:48:44When you
00:48:45With just the thought
00:48:47Of you
00:48:47Hold me
00:48:48And you're
00:48:49All so tight
00:48:49I'm hiding
00:48:50I think
00:48:51I can see the light
00:48:52Oh baby
00:48:52I think
00:48:53I really can
00:48:54Pull through
00:48:55With just the thought
00:48:57Of you
00:48:58Take some of my days
00:49:01And all of my nights
00:49:03You leave me breathless
00:49:06Oh all of the times
00:49:08Baby I need to know you
00:49:10The time is wide to show you
00:49:12I gotta let you know
00:49:15How I feel
00:49:18Inside
00:49:20Inside
00:49:22Inside
00:49:22Oh no
00:49:26With just the thought
00:49:27Of you
00:49:28Got you
00:49:29Burned through my mind
00:49:30I feel
00:49:30My heart
00:49:31Is about to fly
00:49:32Oh baby
00:49:33I feel
00:49:34Super and
00:49:35Brand new
00:49:36With just the thought
00:49:37Of you
00:49:38Hold me
00:49:39And you're
00:49:39All so tight
00:49:40I'm hiding
00:49:40I think
00:49:41I can see the light
00:49:42Oh baby
00:49:43I think
00:49:44I really can
00:49:45Pull through
00:49:46With just the thought
00:49:47Of you
00:49:48Just the thought
00:49:50Of you
00:49:51Without it
00:49:53Just the thought
00:49:54Of you
00:49:55Oh oh
00:49:56Just the thought
00:49:58Of you
00:49:58Just the thought
00:50:00Of you
00:50:02You make me smile
00:50:03Oh I feel
00:50:05When you
00:50:06With just the thought
00:50:08Of you
00:50:08Thank you
00:50:15Marshall Hamburger
00:50:16Everyone
00:50:19Wow
00:50:22Marshall Hamburger
00:50:24How are you
00:50:25That was amazing
00:50:27That's right
00:50:28Lots of balloons around
00:50:29Lots
00:50:29My goodness
00:50:30Marshall since
00:50:31Taking out the title
00:50:31Last year
00:50:32You have been
00:50:33Absolutely
00:50:34Flat chat
00:50:35You've got an album
00:50:35On the Aria charts
00:50:36You've toured
00:50:37All over the place
00:50:38I've seen you
00:50:39On red carpets
00:50:40We were sitting
00:50:40Next to each other
00:50:41At the Logies
00:50:42You were at the Arias
00:50:44Like what's
00:50:45How's it been
00:50:46Oh it's crazy
00:50:47It's like
00:50:47It's like being flung
00:50:48From like the normal world
00:50:49Into the insane music industry
00:50:51It's really
00:50:52It's larger than life
00:50:53It's crazy
00:50:54It's so cool
00:50:54As are you
00:50:56My gosh
00:50:56It's good to have you
00:50:57Back on this stage
00:50:58It's good to be back
00:50:59I love that song
00:51:02So much
00:51:03You know I love that song
00:51:04Thought of You
00:51:04Is available to download
00:51:05And stream
00:51:06Right now
00:51:07But
00:51:07I hear
00:51:08You have
00:51:09A new song
00:51:10Right around the corner
00:51:11Is that right
00:51:12Per chance
00:51:12I have a new song
00:51:13I have a new song
00:51:14Called Brand New Man
00:51:15Coming around
00:51:15May 1st
00:51:17It's coming out
00:51:21Amazing
00:51:21Marshall
00:51:22It is so great
00:51:23To see you
00:51:24Living the idle dream
00:51:25Keep up with Marshall
00:51:26On his socials
00:51:27For all the updates
00:51:28It is so great
00:51:29To see you again
00:51:30Make some noise
00:51:31Everybody
00:51:31Marshall Halefoga
00:51:36After the break
00:51:37It's Kalani
00:51:38And Jacinta's turn
00:51:40To sing
00:51:40For your votes
00:51:41But before that
00:51:42This week
00:51:43Some of our idols
00:51:44Had the opportunity
00:51:45To give back
00:51:46When they were invited
00:51:47To drop in
00:51:47To the UCAN
00:51:48Centre
00:51:49For young adults
00:51:50With cancer
00:51:50It was a chance
00:51:51To connect
00:51:52With some incredible people
00:51:53Doing it tough
00:51:54And they were blown away
00:51:55By their strength
00:51:56Resilience
00:51:57And courage
00:51:59Alright guys
00:52:00We're on our way
00:52:03Today we are
00:52:04The Sony Foundation's
00:52:05UCAN Centre
00:52:06Hello
00:52:07Hi
00:52:08We're meeting
00:52:09Survivors and fighters
00:52:10Of youth cancer
00:52:11And their families
00:52:12So what's everyone's story
00:52:14I want to know
00:52:14A bit more about you guys
00:52:15I had something called
00:52:16Clibocordoma
00:52:17Which is a very rare
00:52:18Form of sarcoma
00:52:20I had stage 4 brain cancer
00:52:21And music was like
00:52:24Always there
00:52:25Throughout treatment
00:52:25It's unreal
00:52:27To know how much music
00:52:28Has helped these people
00:52:29Through their journey
00:52:29Did they play music
00:52:31When you were having
00:52:32Radiation?
00:52:33Yeah
00:52:33I was able to pick
00:52:34My playlist
00:52:36Every like
00:52:37Weekend
00:52:37I would like
00:52:38Choose like a playlist
00:52:39Like for the week
00:52:40Depending on what
00:52:40I felt like
00:52:41Nice
00:52:42It's such a powerful tool
00:52:43And it's such a
00:52:44Universal language
00:52:46Which is really
00:52:47Uplifting and nice to see
00:52:48Do you guys
00:52:49Play music as well?
00:52:50Yeah
00:52:50I think all of us do
00:52:52Oh so cool
00:52:53So cool
00:52:53Every day after treatment
00:52:55I would come back
00:52:55And play my guitar
00:52:56And write a lot of music
00:52:58About my experience
00:52:59I released an album
00:53:01With my friend last year
00:53:02All of the whole album
00:53:04Was made during my treatment
00:53:05Oh sick
00:53:06Wow
00:53:07So they've been kind enough
00:53:08To show us into
00:53:09Their music studio
00:53:11That they have here
00:53:11Here at the facility
00:53:13And now
00:53:14And now
00:53:15And now
00:53:15When the world
00:53:17Comes in
00:53:19It's very inspiring
00:53:20To make music
00:53:21With these people
00:53:21It just shows that
00:53:23There's so many lessons
00:53:24To be learnt
00:53:25And to make the most
00:53:26Out of life
00:53:26Which these guys are doing
00:53:37Welcome back
00:53:38Tonight our idols
00:53:39Are digging deep
00:53:40With tributes
00:53:41To the loved ones
00:53:43In their life
00:53:44Our next idol
00:53:45Is a forklift driver
00:53:46From Bacchus Marsh
00:53:47In Victoria
00:53:47Who is dedicating
00:53:48Her performance
00:53:49To her mum
00:53:50This
00:53:51Is Jacinta
00:53:54This week is very important
00:53:56Because
00:53:57We get to honour
00:53:58The people
00:53:58Who
00:53:59Have supported us
00:54:00From the very start
00:54:01And this week
00:54:03I have chosen my mum
00:54:04As my hero
00:54:05My mum means
00:54:07The world to me
00:54:08She's my best friend
00:54:09And she's just
00:54:10Always there
00:54:11Even now
00:54:12Fully into adulthood
00:54:12She's just backing me
00:54:14All the way
00:54:14With my music
00:54:16I mean I've watched you
00:54:17Grow over the years
00:54:19And I've watched
00:54:20Your voice develop
00:54:21And
00:54:22You know
00:54:22You've just
00:54:23It's just
00:54:24Amazing
00:54:25I'm just so proud
00:54:26Of you
00:54:26Really
00:54:27You're doing so well
00:54:28Thanks mum
00:54:30This week
00:54:31I'm dedicating
00:54:31The song
00:54:32I've had the time
00:54:33Of my life
00:54:33To my mum
00:54:35It's one of her favourite songs
00:54:36From one of her favourite films
00:54:37And she's the reason
00:54:38I'm having the time
00:54:39Of my life
00:54:40And this is my way
00:54:41Of saying thank you mum
00:54:41We saw the writing
00:54:43On the wall
00:54:44As we felt
00:54:46This magical
00:54:47Fantasy
00:54:50How does that feel?
00:54:53Yeah
00:54:53Good
00:54:54Make it
00:54:55More joyful
00:54:56And celebratory
00:54:58Yeah
00:54:59I mean the lyric
00:55:00I've had the time
00:55:01Of my life
00:55:01Are you having the time
00:55:03Of your life here?
00:55:04I am
00:55:04An Australian idol
00:55:05A dream
00:55:07I've had the time
00:55:08Of my life
00:55:10When I go out there
00:55:12To perform this song
00:55:13I just want people
00:55:14To feel happy
00:55:15And like they're having
00:55:16The time of their life
00:55:17This is your last chance
00:55:19Before grand finale
00:55:21To perform
00:55:21And I want to
00:55:22Celebrate with them
00:55:23Being here
00:55:24This is the most
00:55:25Important week
00:55:26You know
00:55:27I'd be nothing
00:55:27Without my mum
00:55:28So
00:55:29I just want to be able
00:55:31To sing
00:55:31The life out of this song
00:55:33For her
00:55:34Gosh
00:55:35I love my mum
00:55:35Like
00:55:36If I can make
00:55:36The grand finale
00:55:37I feel like
00:55:38That would be
00:55:38A beautiful way
00:55:39To thank her
00:55:43Mum Georgina
00:55:44Is in the lounge
00:55:45And she's cheering
00:55:45Extra loud
00:55:46For her daughter
00:55:47Tonight
00:55:47You ready mum?
00:55:49Australia
00:55:50This is
00:55:51Jacinta
00:55:56I've been waiting
00:55:58For so long
00:55:59Now I finally
00:56:00Found someone
00:56:00To stand by me
00:56:04We showed the writing
00:56:06On the wall
00:56:07As we felt
00:56:08This magical fantasy
00:56:13Now with passion
00:56:15In our eyes
00:56:16There's no way
00:56:17We could disguise
00:56:18It secretly
00:56:22Shall we take
00:56:23Each other's hand
00:56:25Cause we seem
00:56:25To understand
00:56:26The urgency
00:56:30Just remember
00:56:31You're the one thing
00:56:35I can't get enough of
00:56:39Shall I tell you something
00:56:45This could be love
00:56:48Because
00:56:49I've had
00:56:52The time of my life
00:56:54No one ever felt like this before
00:56:58Yes I swear
00:57:00It's the truth
00:57:02And I owe it all to you
00:57:09Yeah
00:57:16I've had
00:57:18The time of my life
00:57:20I've had
00:57:20No one ever felt like this before
00:57:24Yes I swear
00:57:26Yes I swear
00:57:27It's the truth
00:57:28And I owe it all to you
00:57:34I've had
00:57:38You searched your every open door
00:57:42So I'll find
00:57:44To find
00:57:45The truth
00:57:45And I'll owe it all to you
00:58:09Jacinta, you've turned into such a lady, do you know what I mean?
00:58:13And look, the love of my life will always remain my mother, okay?
00:58:19And there's nothing wrong with a girl saying that, okay?
00:58:23And I think it's so lovely that you dedicated that song to your ma,
00:58:26because there's nothing like a ma, and a well done performance on your part, Dom.
00:58:32Um, I agree with this transformation, I know we keep saying it, I just keep seeing this hoodie girl,
00:58:44and each week you come out and you're just this beautiful, confident pop star.
00:58:49And I just, I'm just really proud of you, and I need to know, is it, is it Dirty Dancing?
00:58:56Is that the, is that the mum, is that your mum's favourite song, uh, movie?
00:58:59No, well, it's actually, it was my, one of my nana's favourite movies,
00:59:03and one of her favourite songs, and, um, she passed away two years ago,
00:59:09and, um, that was the last song that she heard, Earthside, the last thing she heard was the song.
00:59:14Well, you sung it beautifully, you should be very proud of that, that was gorgeous.
00:59:26Gee, you kids, you kids make life hard for yourself, if it's not already hard enough,
00:59:31going from hoodie-driving, uh, you know, tradie girl, to Australian Idol weekly performances,
00:59:38you'd throw in a little bit of grief and sadness, and Anna's last song she ever heard.
00:59:42That puts it on another difficult level.
00:59:45Level.
00:59:45So, props to you, what a gorgeous girl you are.
00:59:48You, the transformation, as Amy said, is remarkable.
00:59:52It, it, it, we see the gorgeousness that you have always known in your family,
00:59:56and nobody puts Jacinta in the corner.
00:59:59That's what I wanted to say!
01:00:04That's what I wanted to say!
01:00:06He got it, he got in there first!
01:00:08Oh, man!
01:00:09Jacinta, my goodness, for a song that means so much to you, and a song that's clearly
01:00:13so meaningful to you. You looked like you were having the time of your life performing it as
01:00:18hard as that was. Your beautiful mum, Georgina, is in the lounge, and I can tell she absolutely
01:00:24loved that tribute as well. How did you feel about that performance, Jacinta?
01:00:30Oh, that performance was, was really scary, because I'm like, my mum has given me everything,
01:00:37and I just want to make her proud, and I was really, I've never had my heart beat that fast
01:00:43before for a performance, but yeah, she's just given so much for me. She's been there for me
01:00:49through every, you know, rejection, all my gigs and all that, so I just wanted to make you proud, mum.
01:00:58My goodness, so beautiful. Jacinta, you look so beautiful tonight on this stage, as you do every
01:01:06week. We know you love your comfy, big, oversized hoodie that you auditioned in, don't we? Oh my
01:01:11goodness, but look at you now! You look like an absolute superstar. Do you love getting dressed up
01:01:20in all of these amazing gowns every week? You know what, like, I think the wardrobe team is fantastic,
01:01:28and I love what they've done, but I'm still a simple girl at heart. I'm still the no makeup,
01:01:33just really, you know, but it is really cool, because it pushes me outside of my comfort zone,
01:01:37and makes me grow, so I love it. It's a bit Cinderella, you put it all on,
01:01:41and then you wipe it all off at the end of the night, and you're like, there she is! Jacinta,
01:01:45well done tonight. If you want Jacinta to perform again next week, you have to vote for her Australia.
01:01:51Text Jacinta to the number on your screen right now. Jacinta, go give your beautiful
01:01:57mum a hug in the lounge. Everybody make some noise for Jacinta!
01:02:04Okay, Australia, who are you backing as the winner of Idol 2026? We have six left in the competition,
01:02:12but only three will make it to next week's grand finale. There is no judges saved tonight, so make
01:02:19sure you vote to save your fave. Well, our final singer of the night is our landscaper Kalani taking
01:02:25on a Backstreet Boys banger. Kalani is warming up backstage and will perform on the other side of
01:02:31this break. Don't you go anywhere.
01:02:41You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026. They'll win a life-changing $100,000. Hit the red
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01:03:15You're back on Idol. Now everyone of our top six took a chance when they decided to audition for
01:03:21Australian Idol. Now they're one week away from potentially winning this whole thing,
01:03:25so if you want to sing on the Idol stage next year, you can. You can go to idolauditions.com
01:03:31.au.
01:03:32Well, our final singer of the evening is Kalani and for Heroes and Tributes tonight,
01:03:37he's dedicated a performance to Nana Sue who has supported him every step of the way. Give it up,
01:03:43everybody. This is Kalani.
01:03:47Being in the bottom four was a huge shock. Australia voted. You are in the bottom four.
01:03:58I started questioning where I went wrong and what I could have done differently. I'm looking at this
01:04:03as a wake-up call, so this week I'm giving it everything I've got. It's Heroes Week this week,
01:04:09and my hero is Nana Sue, through and through. A little rhyme. It's kind of cool.
01:04:16You always sang, and you always sang in key. Yeah, really?
01:04:20I thought, always, always sang in key, even when you were two.
01:04:24That's cool. Nan's very special to me. She's the glue of the family and she's my hero because she
01:04:29gifted me my best friend, which is my mum, and she also gifted me my first guitar, and I think
01:04:35that
01:04:36made a huge impact on the musician that I am today. That's cool, man. Is it? Yeah, that's sick.
01:04:43That's so cool. I love you. I love you too. There are some beautiful stained glass windows that my
01:04:48grandfather made that are in Nan's home, which I would love to bring on as maybe a backdrop in this
01:04:54performance to create a special tribute to Nan. Top six is Heroes Week. Yeah. Tell me about your song.
01:05:01As Long As You Love Me Backstreet Boys. I'm really excited. I think this song is all about
01:05:05unconditional love for me and Nan being my hero. I think it's the perfect song. Awesome.
01:05:13Yeah. I want to hear it. Okay.
01:05:15One, two, three.
01:05:18Loneliness has always been a friend of mine.
01:05:24The song is very much about love, and if I look out and see my family in the crowd,
01:05:28there's a good chance I'll get emotional. So I hope I can keep it together and express how much
01:05:35my Nan and my family mean to me through this performance. This is the last performance before
01:05:41the finale, which is extremely important to me. I need to capture the hearts of Australia to show
01:05:47that I belong here.
01:05:51Shooting from the lounge is Nana Sue and his mum Mel. Great to see you both.
01:05:55Australia. This is Kalani.
01:06:05Loneliness has always been a friend of mine. Can't get you out of my head.
01:06:13Yeah. People say I'm crazy and that I am blind.
01:06:20Risking it all in a glance.
01:06:25And how you've got me blind is still a mystery.
01:06:40As long as you're here with me. I don't care who you are, where you're from.
01:06:50I don't know what you did. As long as you love me.
01:06:57That's why the heart is all that no one knows. But I guess it shows when you look into my
01:07:07eyes.
01:07:07Is what you did and where you're coming from. I don't care. I don't care.
01:07:20Who you are, where you're from. I don't care what you did. As long as you love me.
01:07:30Who you are, where you're from. What you did. As long as you love me.
01:07:51As long as you love me.
01:07:59As long as you love me.
01:08:14Love you, man.
01:08:19I had to hold on tight through that one because, I mean, I love your voice.
01:08:25So much. And I love the Backstreet Boys.
01:08:30And, um, like my favorite place. Sorry, Jesus Christ. It is a full mood.
01:08:34Um, my favorite place was my next house. And I just think you, you need to cherish those times.
01:08:42Because that was beautiful what you just did.
01:08:44Thank you so much. I mean, honestly. Come on. Thank you.
01:08:54You know, you could sing the phone book, my brother, and make it sound good, you know?
01:08:58I mean, you just got such, and the big notes are so big and strong, and the soft notes are
01:09:05just, what a great instrument you have, Kalani. You own that.
01:09:10That was a beautiful song from the heart to your Nan and your Ma. Thank you.
01:09:15That's beautiful. God bless you, Kalani.
01:09:25We've discovered a lot of great singers on this show over the years, but we've never discovered an absolute freak
01:09:31like you.
01:09:32You are, you are a pleasure to watch, a pleasure to watch grow, to blossom.
01:09:39And we knew we were onto something good at the audition with you, but man, I could never have guessed
01:09:44I could be floored by a young bloke in a, like a scordy, dressy.
01:09:51And I only saw last week that the skinny jeans are back, and I've missed an entire cycle of, thank
01:09:57God I don't have to change that.
01:09:59And Amy, I love that, the grandmas, like my grandmother, I've got beautiful memories, both my grandmother and grandfather are
01:10:07long gone, obviously because I'm old, and probably nearly dead as well.
01:10:12And when I went past my grandparents' place last time I was in Brisbane, and I thought, this is going
01:10:17to be nostalgic, I'm going to get upset, they'd already mowed it down and put four duplexes up.
01:10:22So love it while you can, my friend, treasure your family, you did so well.
01:10:26And I hate Backstreet Boys, and now I love that song, nice work.
01:10:30Thank you so much.
01:10:31How can you hate Backstreet Boys?
01:10:33Thank you, guys.
01:10:35How can you hate the Backstreet Boys?
01:10:37Are you a monster?
01:10:38A bunch of blokes and whites doing the, who are you, just a little beater mail for my wife.
01:10:43Oh my goodness, gets me hot under the collar, I tell you what, Kalani, sing in the Backstreet Boys, I
01:10:49never thought I would see the day.
01:10:51I've heard that song a million times, I love that song, but I've never heard it done like that, that
01:10:54was incredible.
01:10:56Thank you so much, thank you, I had a lot of fun.
01:10:58Wow, what a beautiful dedication to your Nana Sue, did it feel good?
01:11:02Oh, honestly, I've been waiting my whole life for a moment like this, and to be able to stand on
01:11:07the stage, and, you know, honour my family, and my family's craft, and have my art displayed, my grandfather's art
01:11:14displayed behind me.
01:11:16And did your grandfather make those windows?
01:11:17They were his stained glass windows.
01:11:19I couldn't take my eye off those windows, I was like, they're magnificent.
01:11:21Yeah, yeah, I had to really sort myself out before I started singing, because it was an emotional one, but
01:11:28yeah, no, I'm absolutely...
01:11:29I need to pick a flower for his Nana, do you mind if I pick a flower?
01:11:32Please do, please do.
01:11:33Come choose one.
01:11:34Yeah, I'll take your pick.
01:11:36He's such a hoarder.
01:11:37It's very...
01:11:43You missed the best part.
01:11:48Pass that down to Nana.
01:11:49Way to take an emotional moment.
01:11:51Oh, I love that.
01:11:52Oh, beautiful.
01:11:54Oh.
01:11:55Gorgeous.
01:11:56A little bit rust.
01:11:57First of all, no, mate, you aced it.
01:11:59Beautiful.
01:12:00Thank you, brother.
01:12:05Nice.
01:12:06You must have felt the nostalgia and that love with those stained glass windows on the screen before your performance.
01:12:13What a beautiful touch.
01:12:14Yeah, it was wild.
01:12:15It was wild.
01:12:16And even, like, the deck and the garden, I always say, like, you know, you can't walk into Nan's house
01:12:21without sort of getting hit in the face with some sort of foreign plant or something.
01:12:25So this just really sort of set the scene and it was really nice.
01:12:29I love it.
01:12:30Nana, so how was the performance for you?
01:12:33Did you love it?
01:12:35Oh, look, I can't even describe.
01:12:38It was just so heartfelt and so beautiful and I just feel so, I feel so honoured that my grandson
01:12:49and my daughter have just given me this opportunity.
01:12:54Because I'm just like, like I'm a nan like any other nan, but they just highly treat me so well.
01:13:01And it's just lovely.
01:13:03It's really lovely and I just thank them both.
01:13:08There's a lot of love in the room tonight.
01:13:10It's beautiful.
01:13:11To keep Kalani in the running to be the next Australian Idol, text his name to the number on the
01:13:17screen right now, everybody.
01:13:21Make some noise for Kalani.
01:13:24Go and give Matt a big hug.
01:13:30I cannot believe it.
01:13:32It has come around so fast.
01:13:33Just one week till the grand finale.
01:13:36It has never been more important to back your favourite Australia.
01:13:40So if you don't want to see your favourite go home, remember you have to vote, vote, vote and then
01:13:47vote some more.
01:13:48Oh, Rick Lee, I'm just going to give you this one.
01:13:51Thanks, Scotty.
01:13:53How could I not?
01:13:53How could I not?
01:13:55Oh, good cover.
01:13:56Kalani was the last performer of the evening.
01:14:00Now, without a judge's save in play, the power is all in your hands, Australia.
01:14:04So get behind your favourite and vote, vote, vote.
01:14:08Here is a reminder of all the amazing performances from tonight's show.
01:14:14Headshot.
01:14:23John.
01:14:26Oh, I'm still standing.
01:14:36They're here.
01:14:41Oh, I'm still standing.
01:14:57Trey, Jacinta, and Kalani,
01:15:22Only you can decide who the next Australian Idol will be.
01:15:26If you love them and want them to win,
01:15:29send them into next week's grand finale by voting.
01:15:32Remember, you can only vote ten times per phone,
01:15:36so choose wisely.
01:15:37Only three will get to the grand finale
01:15:40and we'll find out who you voted to be there
01:15:42in tomorrow night's live verdict show.
01:15:45Plus, our iconic Marsha Hines will also be performing live.
01:15:51How good is that?
01:15:53So excited.
01:15:53I love me a Marsha Hines performance.
01:15:56That is all tomorrow at 7.30pm right here on 7 and 7 Plus.
01:16:01Huge thank you to our amazing judges, Kyle Sanderland.
01:16:05Marsha Hines.
01:16:07And Amy Shaw.
01:16:10Good night, Australia.
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