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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 Tweeney. And would you just have a look at this crowd?
00:00:38Wow! Show me all.
00:00:41It is top six 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 Ballad King, Haaland.
00:01:04Plus Trey, our R&B dad from Melbourne.
00:01:07Our fabulous Fortnit 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!
00:01:26Kyle Sanderlans!
00:01:29Marsha Hines!
00:01:30And Amy Sharks!
00:01:40Wow!
00:02:00We can barely see you.
00:02:02I'm...
00:02:03I'm...
00:02:03I'm camouflaged into the stage.
00:02:06Incognito.
00:02:06Welcome, judges.
00:02:07Great to have you with us this evening.
00:02:09Now, our idols are always singing from the heart,
00:02:11but tonight those hearts are front and centre
00:02:14with someone truly special for a dedication song.
00:02:18Yes, that's right.
00:02:19Tonight's theme is heroes and tributes.
00:02:22Each singer has chosen a song to dedicate to someone
00:02:25or 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.
00:02:37I can guarantee you that.
00:02:39Absolutely.
00:02:40Marsha, what's important to focus on
00:02:42when you're honouring someone through a song?
00:02:44Well, you know that person better than anybody else, right?
00:02:48And they know you.
00:02:49So if you give some heart, you give some love,
00:02:52how can you go wrong?
00:02:52Oh, yeah.
00:02:53Yeah.
00:02:56Oh, you can go wrong.
00:02:58You can go wrong?
00:02:58I once sung Roxanne to Sting,
00:03:01so let me tell you, you can go wrong.
00:03:04No matter how much heart and belief you've got,
00:03:08you've got to know when to say it.
00:03:09Well, Kyle, over the years,
00:03:11we have seen lots of performances bring out your emotions.
00:03:15Check out some of these Kyle crybaby highlights.
00:03:17Cut it, cut it, cut it.
00:03:21Do you think we can expect some more of this tonight, Kyle?
00:03:26I think I've cried enough beers.
00:03:27I've cried enough.
00:03:28Like, 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'm standby.
00:03:42Oh, I prefer the aloe vera.
00:03:44These are a bit scratchy.
00:03:45They're very soft, aren't they?
00:03:46It's a bit scratchy, these ones.
00:03:47These are a bit scratchy.
00:03:49And, 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 just, I think that they just need to forecast and see, like, who is, who is going to take
00:04:04this opportunity and 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.
00:04:12How sexy is the wet hair, by the way?
00:04:13Right?
00:04:13My goodness.
00:04:14Just put out the shower.
00:04:15What?
00:04:16Amy Shark, 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 and
00:04:25run 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 the
00:04:47love 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, it's a big deal, and tonight's show is going to be massive, because not only our
00:05:06top six performing, we 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, our first singer kicking off our Heroes and Tributes night has a very special
00:05:21dedication to her dad.
00:05:22From Jindervine 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.
00:05:43We 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, so I don't think I would have been able to, you know,
00:06:01put my foot forward and actually audition without dad.
00:06:04He's right there when I need him.
00:06:08Hello.
00:06:09How are ya?
00:06:11Got a guest here with me.
00:06:13This is my father.
00:06:14Sidekick.
00:06:15How are ya?
00:06:16My dad's 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 free.
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 mountain.
00:06:47Playing 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.
00:07:13That'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.
00:07:25It's pretty bloody cool.
00:07:31I love you.
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.
00:08:09Every step I'm taking, every move I make feels lost with no direction.
00:08:16My faith is shaking, but I, I gotta keep trying.
00:08:26Gotta keep my head held high.
00:08:33There's always gonna be another mountain.
00:08:36I'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.
00:08:56It's a cloud.
00:09:02Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:09:05Oh.
00:09:09There's always gonna be another mountain.
00:09:13Always gonna wanna make it move.
00:09:15Oh
00:10:10Oh
00:10:12Thank you
00:10:14Hi Kesha
00:10:15How are you going?
00:10:16Great to see you
00:10:16Excellent job
00:10:17Your dad
00:10:18You and your dad on stage
00:10:20What did that feel like?
00:10:21Did you love it?
00:10:22I'm gonna stop crying
00:10:23Um
00:10:25That's like
00:10:26Experience like no other
00:10:27You know you can't really
00:10:28Put a price on that
00:10:30So
00:10:30Oh man I'm gonna
00:10:31Remember that for the rest of my life
00:10:33You know what I'm glad
00:10:37I'm glad
00:10:38Um
00:10:39Yeah my dad used to come here
00:10:41When he was still alive
00:10:42And it was
00:10:42It 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
00:10:46He's the big judge
00:10:47Is that what he said?
00:10:48Was it?
00:10:49He meant large
00:10:51Hey um
00:10:52Your velvety voice
00:10:53Nailed it
00:10:54I love the Miley song
00:10:55And Marsha
00:10:56Because she's older
00:10:57She thought your undies were hanging out
00:10:58And I said no no
00:10:59No I did not
00:11:00I was like
00:11:01I was like
00:11:02Now that's like an ode to Miley
00:11:03And that's like passion
00:11:04No no no
00:11:05It's not her G-banger
00:11:06Marsha
00:11:06Oh no I
00:11:07You know what I'm gonna kill you
00:11:09Listen I said you look so sexy
00:11:11You did
00:11:12Let's start there you know
00:11:13And you know you're Kyle's girl
00:11:14You know he
00:11:17Good going?
00:11:18Yeah
00:11:20You know Kesha I have lived music all my life
00:11:24And I can't imagine anything bigger and more emotional than what you just did with your dad
00:11:31I give him props for 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
00:11:38Thank 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 world
00:11:47Well I don't know if you saw
00:11:48But before you began you 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 and 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
00:12:16Thank you
00:12:18Thank 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
00:12:34Who knew when we met you at the audition doors
00:12:36That you were such a superstar
00:12:38It was a guess
00:12:39It was a guess
00:12:40Kesha how did that feel?
00:12:42Oh man I mean
00:12:44My dad's been to every gig I've been since I was eight
00:12:48And without fail he'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
00:12:58Pay the man
00:12:59I know
00:12:59I know
00:13:00I'm gonna give him like this shirt maybe
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
00:13:29And 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 sis
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
00:13:51Don't jiggle
00:13:52Let me tell you
00:13:53You don't want to be jiggling back
00:13:56They're actually mine
00:13:57By the way I'd like them back
00:13:59Anybody else?
00:14:01I'll be good
00:14:01Thank you man
00:14:04Kesha you are our singing skier from Jindabyne
00:14:07You began singing at such a young age
00:14:10You even performed in Jindy Idol
00:14:13Your town's version of this very show
00:14:16Have a little look at you
00:14:17So sweet
00:14:19Check out that adorable little face
00:14:21You look exactly the same
00:14:23My 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
00:14:49It 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
00:14:55I think maybe I looked at like Dad and Mom
00:14:56And then I was like yep that's it
00:14:59Amazing
00:14:59Amazing 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 text 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
00:15:34Oh what a start to the show
00:15:37Okay so many incredible performers still to come
00:15:39But after the break it 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 Idol
00:15:52We'll be back after the break
00:16:03You're back on Idol and it's Heroes and Tributes night
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
00:16:18Say hello everybody
00:16:20They're fired up
00:16:22Australia
00:16:22This is Johnny Jukebox
00:16:26Hey John
00:16:28How are you?
00:16:29I'm great
00:16:30How are you?
00:16:31Good hello
00:16:33Hey 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 6
00:16:41So insane
00:16:42The further I get in this competition the more I want to become the next Australian Idol
00:16:46Tell me about your song
00:16:47My song is I Get Around by the Beach Boys
00:16:50I'll give it around you
00:16:51Great song
00:16:52Yeah
00:16:53Because it's Heroes Week
00:16:54Who is your hero?
00:16:56My hero is Bunbury where I'm from
00:16:59Your hometown
00:16:59Yeah
00:17:01I've chose this song to dedicate to Bunbury because
00:17:04When I think about growing up by the ocean I 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 manners get up and dance
00:17:19It was just the best
00:17:22So 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 Johnny! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
00:17:48I love Bunbury and they will always have a special place in my heart so this one's for them
00:17:57In the lounge are John's parents Jasmine and Reece and brother Miles and sister Honey have all travelled all the
00:18:03way from Bunbury to be here tonight
00:18:04Welcome guys
00:18:06This is John
00:18:08This is John
00:18:08This is John
00:18:16Round, round, get around, I get around
00:18:19Get around, round, round, round
00:18:23Driving up and down the same old strip
00:18:25I gotta find a new place where the kids are
00:18:29My buddies and me are getting real well known
00:18:36Yeah, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone
00:18:39I get around, come to the town
00:18:45I'm a real blue hand
00:18:48I'm making a new place
00:18:53I get around
00:18:56We always take my car cause it's never been beat
00:19:07And we've never missed yet with the girls we meet
00:19:14None of the guys go steady cause it wouldn't be right
00:19:18To leave the best girl home on a Saturday night
00:19:21I get around
00:19:22I get around
00:19:25From time to time
00:19:27I'm a real blue hand
00:19:31I'm making a new place
00:19:33I get around
00:19:40I get around
00:19:42I get around
00:19:45I get around
00:19:47I get around
00:20:26You know, you look like you were born, I waited, let me let it all die down for a sec.
00:20:32You look like you were born in that era. I'm loving those red socks, my brother.
00:20:38Thank you, your 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. That'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.
00:21:06I 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 wheels fall
00:21:16off, which they usually do in the first show, they don't care.
00:21:19They support you no matter what.
00:21:21Yes, they do, definitely.
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.
00:21:32And yes, you just bring 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 the, everything is just really impressive.
00:21:51Yes.
00:21:52Thank you so much.
00:21:59Or that's what happens when you're young men living in Bunbury whose parents like the 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.
00:22:12You're musically very, very genius.
00:22:14You look great.
00:22:15You've still kept that old school rockabilly vibe, but more of a preppy, like you're going out on a date
00:22:20now.
00:22:21That sort of a preppy vibe.
00:22:22Do you know what I think, Kyle?
00:22:23Is when, when Johnny first auditioned, I was like, oh, I think we give him a go.
00:22:28I'm not sure how much, I'm not sure what will come of this, you know, you know.
00:22:31And then to see him get this far and just keep bringing it.
00:22:36Exactly.
00:22:36It's so cool.
00:22:37You've, you've created this genre for yourself.
00:22:40You could, you could leave the show, let's say, you could leave the show this Tuesday, which we'd hate to
00:22:45see.
00:22:46But if you left today, you could take this out on the road.
00:22:49You're, you're, you're a real ladies man.
00:22:51You'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.
00:23:02John, you 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.
00:23:22And 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, uh, your parents and your siblings are sitting down there in the lounge.
00:23:40Hi, guys.
00:23:42Jasmine and Reece, 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.
00:23:54And I'm so proud of him.
00:23:56And thank you, everyone, for getting behind him and seeing that.
00:23:59And both of you.
00:24:01Appreciate it.
00:24:02Thank you, sir.
00:24:03Love you, John.
00:24:04Love you more.
00:24:05Love it.
00:24:06Now, John, you sang for the town of Bunbury.
00:24:09And the mayor of Bunbury actually sent us this message.
00:24:16G'day, John.
00:24:17Mayor 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.
00:24:23We're so happy for what you're doing.
00:24:25And because of that, we want to give you the key to the city.
00:24:28Go, John, you guys.
00:24:30Bring it home.
00:24:31And Mum and Dad actually travelled over with the key.
00:24:34They've got it right there.
00:24:39What the heck?
00:24:41Isn't that cool?
00:24:42The key to Bunbury.
00:24:44It is a symbol of the town's support.
00:24:47What would you like to say to the people of Bunbury back home,
00:24:50supporting you and backing you?
00:24:52I just can't thank everyone enough.
00:24:56Bunbury especially.
00:24:57You've gone 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.
00:25:05We've gotten this far.
00:25:07And, oh, it just means the world.
00:25:09I 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,
00:25:17text John to the number on your 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.
00:25:35You 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,
00:25:44it 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 Five.
00:25:57Yes, but next, our Brizzy Ballad King Harlan is taking on an epic Elton John smash.
00:26:05Don't go anywhere.
00:26:05Idol 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
00:26:28dedicated 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.
00:26:43Wowzers.
00:26:44We're here.
00:26:45It's Heroes Week.
00:26:46What 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.
00:26:54My mum and then my high school music teacher, her name is Mrs. Moore.
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, mama.
00:27:06My nan.
00:27:07Oh, man.
00:27:09Oh, I love you, girl.
00:27:10Love you, girl.
00:27:11And my high school music teacher, Mrs. Moore.
00:27:13I just want the entire world.
00:27:16To witness the joy that is you.
00:27:18Thanks.
00:27:18You're the best.
00:27:20I never really fit in at school.
00:27:21I didn't know where 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 because of
00:27:33them.
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.
00:28:20People you love are watching, so, and it's for them.
00:28:23I'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 mum 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.
00:28:51Your 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, you.
00:29:08Did you think this fool 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, you just fade away.
00:29:26And don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did.
00:29:33I'm looking like a true survivor Feeling like a little kid
00:29:41Oh, I'm still standing after all this time
00:29:50I'm picking up the pieces of my life Without you on my mind
00:30:06Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:14Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:23Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:56Thank you, guys.
00:31:02Oh, Harlan, this is getting ridiculous now, okay?
00:31:08That, I mean, your understanding of performance and dynamics when singing
00:31:15to get us just in the palm of your hand, it's just incredible to watch.
00:31:21Did you feel amazing up there?
00:31:23Yeah, it did.
00:31:24I'm already quite tall, but another minute and a half.
00:31:28That's the other thing, you actually look like a superstar.
00:31:31And I've been loving watching these packages over the last couple of weeks with you especially
00:31:35because when we first met you, I felt like you were quite guarded.
00:31:39We knew you were talented, but I've really got to know you watching you through those videos.
00:31:44And to know that you're just a lovely, sweet boy as well as this superstar is so refreshing.
00:31:50And we do our research, we ask the producers, we'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.
00:32:00And you really are.
00:32:02You're just, you've been such a dream to watch.
00:32:04You're, like, 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, they're going to be good.
00:32:22And I wait for you to hit those notes to 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, and in this life, it's so true, people influence you, you know?
00:32:38And you've had three beautiful women over there.
00:32:41And I thank them very much for encouraging you and 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, Marshall.
00:32:56Which one of the three are responsible for their hectic eyebrows?
00:33:00I've got no clue.
00:33:01Probably 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, superstar material.
00:33:12I felt, I don't know if I was high during that, because I felt like I was actually at
00:33:16a paid concert where I'd sat and watched you and was just, I forgot I was judging.
00:33:21I was just soaking it up.
00:33:23True top level skills you've got.
00:33:26You're going to do this for the rest of your life, unless, of course, you 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, it's treasure those close to you, treasure those
00:33:42women.
00:33:43It was obvious that you, a love and passion was coming out of that song, and it was truly
00:33:48a top quality performance.
00:33:51Thank you, guys.
00:33:51Very, very, very good.
00:33:56Don't worry.
00:33:58I agree with Marsha.
00:33:59Stupid good.
00:34:00Stupid good.
00:34:02Harlan, what a, what a performance.
00:34:04Like, just week after week, you just keep coming out here and just punching us in the
00:34:08face with those performances.
00:34:09That was a beautiful dedication to the gorgeous women in your life.
00:34:14All of them look like they absolutely loved that.
00:34:18What did you think, ladies?
00:34:19Yes?
00:34:22Harlan, how are you feeling?
00:34:24Um, I'm so grateful to be here.
00:34:26I keep saying to all my friends, like, they've just started their first years of uni and I'm
00:34:30here, so it's a bit weird to see.
00:34:32Um, but yeah, I'm so, so, so grateful that I could never amount to say thank you to what
00:34:37these beautiful women and my family have done for me, and it's just, like, a start to
00:34:42quantify how much, yeah, they all mean to me.
00:34:44I'm very, very grateful for them.
00:34:48You're very, very lucky.
00:34:51Now, Harlan, my friend Scotty here has a little secret that he wants to share with you.
00:34:56Is that okay?
00:34:57I certainly do.
00:34:59So, Harlan, you've got an incredible voice.
00:35:00A lot of people out there compare you to the iconic Adam Lambert.
00:35:04Uh-oh.
00:35:07He happened to send me a little message that he wants you to see.
00:35:11So, here we go, Harlan.
00:35:12Look at this.
00:35:13Hey, Harlan, it's Adam Lambert here, and I have the pleasure of seeing you sing a couple
00:35:18songs online, and bravo, you have a great voice.
00:35:22Good luck in the competition.
00:35:24Follow your gut.
00:35:25Sing your heart out.
00:35:28Nice!
00:35:30Wow!
00:35:32Harlan, can you believe that?
00:35:35Uh, no.
00:35:36Um, I was talking to my singing teacher about it the other day, just about everything.
00:35:40I was on a call for her for half an hour, and she reminded me I was in Aladdin Junior,
00:35:44she knew this musical, and she's just like, she started calling me Adam, as I was like
00:35:4914 and whatnot, so.
00:35:51Crazy.
00:35:52Crazy.
00:35:53A message from the man himself.
00:35:55If you are on Team Harlan, pick up your phone right now.
00:36:00Do not waste a second, text Harlan to the number on the screen.
00:36:07Nicely done, Harlan, go and see your beautiful loved ones in the lounge, give it up for Harlan!
00:36:13Australia, only three idols from the top six will make it to next week's grand finale, it's a fight to
00:36:20the finish and the pressure has never felt so real.
00:36:23Still to perform, from New South Wales Central Coast, our landscaper, Kalani!
00:36:30And from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria, our fabulous forklift driver, Jacinta!
00:36:37But next, it's our R&B dad, Trey, bringing us an emotional performance dedicated to his dad, Wayne.
00:36:46Australian Idol returns after the break.
00:36:58You're watching Idol, and tonight it's all about heart.
00:37:03As our finalists sing for those who inspire them.
00:37:06For our next performer, he's dedicating a song to his dad, Wayne.
00:37:10Give it up for Trey!
00:37:15What's up, big man?
00:37:17How are you, Legend?
00:37:18How are you?
00:37:18You look good.
00:37:20A bit of golf.
00:37:21A bit of golf will do it, won't it?
00:37:22A lot of walking.
00:37:23So this week's performance is Hero Week.
00:37:27And you being my best friend,
00:37:31I've decided to pick you as my hero
00:37:35and dedicate this week's song to you.
00:37:38My dad has always been the biggest supporter of my music since I started.
00:37:43He has always been holding a family down and making sacrifices.
00:37:47I owe everything to that man.
00:37:49I'm honoured, Kit, that you've chosen me as a hero.
00:37:54My dad, I feel like he's just the epitome of a great man.
00:38:01And I just feel very lucky to call him my dad.
00:38:05I love you, Dad.
00:38:06Yeah, I love you too, buddy.
00:38:08Do you want to know what I'm singing?
00:38:09I'll Be There by the Jackson 5.
00:38:11Oh!
00:38:13It sums up you and me.
00:38:15Yeah.
00:38:16It takes me back to the little videos of you dancing in the backyard.
00:38:19The MJ moves.
00:38:22My dad's absolutely taught me to be the best father possible.
00:38:26I feel like he was the perfect example of what a father should be
00:38:30and I'm just trying to follow in his footsteps.
00:38:34Having two daughters.
00:38:38My girls are everything.
00:38:40They got me at home, you know, putting nail polish on
00:38:42and dressing up, singing Let It Go.
00:38:45And, like, he's just taught me to be me and to...
00:38:49to just to love as hard as I can.
00:38:52We're very, very proud of you.
00:38:54It means a lot, Dad.
00:38:55I'll see you soon.
00:38:56I'll see you in the stands.
00:38:58I'll be there.
00:39:09So, I've woken up extremely sick today.
00:39:13I feel like I'm losing my voice.
00:39:15I've had a fever on and off.
00:39:18I, unfortunately, wasn't able to go into soundcheck
00:39:21and I have not really rehearsed at all.
00:39:26But this performance means everything to me.
00:39:31I have to make this happen.
00:39:33There's no way that I'm not going to go out there
00:39:35and sing for my dad.
00:39:38I'm going to give it everything I've got
00:39:39to make... to make him proud.
00:39:47With his dad, Wayne, and wife, Victoria,
00:39:49proudly watching on from the lounge.
00:39:51G'day, fam.
00:39:52This is Trey.
00:40:03You and I must make a pact
00:40:09We must bring salvation back
00:40:16Where there is love
00:40:20I'll be there
00:40:27I'll reach out
00:40:29My hand to you
00:40:32I'll have faith
00:40:34In all you do
00:40:39Just call my name
00:40:42And I'll be there
00:40:45Yeah
00:40:50I'll be there
00:40:52To come for you
00:40:54I'll build my world
00:40:56Of dreams around you
00:40:58I'm so glad I 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 I keep
00:41:11Hold your love
00:41:17I'll be there
00:41:23I'll be there
00:41:28Just call my name
00:41:32And I'll be there
00:41:35I'll be there
00:41:41I'll be there
00:41:46I'll be there
00:41:49Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:41:52Just call my name
00:41:58And I'll be there
00:42:22Trey, bro
00:42:23Oh
00:42:24Nice, hey
00:42:25So you're sick
00:42:27No sound check
00:42:28No rehearsal
00:42:29And just came and nailed it
00:42:31Thank you
00:42:32Just that easy for you, right?
00:42:33Thank you
00:42:36Another thing
00:42:38Even though Ricky was kind enough to give me the box of tissues at the beginning of the show
00:42:42I was choked up
00:42:44I loved seeing your dad
00:42:45I loved hearing how your dad is so special
00:42:48I loved that you told him you love him
00:42:50All dads watching that want to be that sort of father that your dad is
00:42:55And bless you and bless him
00:42:57Good luck, my friend
00:42:58Thank you so much, man
00:42:59Thank you
00:43:04You know, Trey, I really believe in the heart
00:43:07And I really believe you are the man that you are because of that man sitting 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 you're that incredible father
00:43:21And I think it's so important in this world that's so stupid, crazy, bad at the moment
00:43:27That you show who you are and you give some love and that's what you've done since day one
00:43:32Trey, well done
00:43:33Thank you, Marsha
00:43:37I mean, all I can do is agree with Karl and Marsha
00:43:42It's just when we thought you couldn't get any sweeter of a guy
00:43:45And it's so clear to see why you are the man that you are
00:43:50You've never got a song wrong
00:43:52Your taste is just impeccable
00:43:55I love it
00:43:56This is your kind of, when I ask Australia to really forecast who's ready for this journey
00:44:02It's you, man
00:44:03You have everything going on
00:44:05Thank you
00:44:05I really
00:44:06I really like what you're doing
00:44:08That's good
00:44:09Thank you so much
00:44:11Goodness me, Trey
00:44:12Wow
00:44:13Hi, Ricky
00:44:14You left nothing in the tank just then
00:44:16I love it so much
00:44:17Absolutely stunning performance, Trey
00:44:20We saw in the video you were so unwell this week
00:44:23So to see you come out here and do your thing and shine on the stage is the sign of
00:44:28a true pro
00:44:29How are you feeling after that performance?
00:44:31Thank you
00:44:31Yeah, you know, I think it was stressful
00:44:34But it's part of the job, you know
00:44:37Even when you're sick you have to come out here and deliver
00:44:39And it's part of our job to deliver
00:44:41No one, you know, the crowd don't need like, oh I'm sick
00:44:43So I did my best and I'm proud of the performance that I gave
00:44:48And yeah, that's all I can ask for
00:44:50You absolutely nailed it
00:44:51Absolutely nailed it
00:44:53And that run at the end, oh my
00:44:54Oh yeah
00:44:55Goodness
00:44:56Your dad, Wayne, is in the lounge tonight
00:45:00Wayne, you must be so proud of your boy, Trey
00:45:03How special was that performance for you?
00:45:05I mean, it's just truly a blessing to be honoured by your son in that way for any father anywhere
00:45:12But singing aside, his talent aside
00:45:15I just love every week that people just see him for who he is
00:45:19And the great person that he is
00:45:22Because that's what we see
00:45:23So that's all I can ask for from Australia
00:45:26Is just, is magic
00:45:27I love you dad, thank you
00:45:29Well I mean a person is a reflection of the people around them
00:45:34And Trey, my goodness, you must have some wonderful people in your corner
00:45:37Trey, look at your dad, he sacrificed so much for you to be standing here
00:45:43Tell him what he means to you
00:45:46You mean everything to me dad?
00:45:48So I'm, I'm a crier guys, I'm sorry
00:45:51I just think you're incredible
00:45:53You're the epitome of, you know, just the best dad in the world
00:45:58You've been through so much in your life
00:46:01And you've never let it affect how you are as a father, as a human, as a husband
00:46:08The sacrifices mean everything
00:46:10So I just love you man, you're the best
00:46:17And can I say, your babies look exactly like you when you were little
00:46:22They do
00:46:23Also my beautiful wife, hi Victoria, I love you
00:46:26I don't mean to ignore you
00:46:27Australia, if you want Trey to land a spot in the top three
00:46:31Get voting, text TREY to the number on your screen
00:46:35Right now
00:46:37Trey, go and give your dad a big hug
00:46:38Amazing performance, make some noise for Trey
00:46:46Alright, still to come, we've got our landscaper Kalani
00:46:50And our forklift driver Jacinta
00:46:51They're going to take to the stage with some very special tributes
00:46:54But before that, we have got last year's Australian Idol winner
00:46:59And he's in the house and he's hitting the stage with some new music
00:47:03Marshall Hamburger performs right on the other side of this break
00:47:17This is Idol and the top six are doing everything they can to make next week's grand finale
00:47:23But before the last of your idols take to the stage, we are joined by a very special guest
00:47:28Since winning this show last year, our very own Burger Boy has an album hit the Aria charts
00:47:34Played gigs here and overseas
00:47:36And recorded and released new music
00:47:39Australia
00:47:40This is Marshall Hamburger
00:47:42This is Marshall Hamburger
00:47:48This is Marshall Hamburger
00:47:48This is Marshall Hamburger
00:47:49This is Marshall Hamburger
00:47:50Hey, Idol
00:47:56Oh yeah
00:47:58Hey, you
00:48:00Oh oh oh oh
00:48:02Just you
00:48:06Ooh, girl, I see the way you're looking
00:48:10If I could read your mind
00:48:13Tell me what would I find
00:48:16And all my friends tell me that I'm dreaming
00:48:20And I know dreams come true
00:48:23When I'm with you
00:48:25Cause they don't know
00:48:28How I feel
00:48:32How I feel
00:48:34Every time when I
00:48:37Got you, but I feel right now
00:48:39I feel my heart is about to fly
00:48:42Oh, baby, I feel super and brand new
00:48:45With just the thought of you
00:48:47Hold me and you're all so tight
00:48:49I'm honored, I think I can see the light
00:48:52Oh, baby, I think I really can pull through
00:48:55With just the thought of you
00:48:58Take some of my days
00:49:00And all of my nights
00:49:03You leave me breathless
00:49:05Oh, all of the times
00:49:08Baby, I need to know you
00:49:10The time is right to show you
00:49:12I gotta let you know
00:49:15I gotta let you know
00:49:15How I feel inside
00:49:22Oh, no
00:49:26With just the thought of you
00:49:28Got you, but I'm through my mind
00:49:30I feel my heart is about to fly
00:49:32Oh, baby, I feel super and brand new
00:49:35With just the thought of you
00:49:38Hold me and you're all so tight
00:49:40I'm honored, I think I can see the light
00:49:42Oh, baby, I think I really can pull through
00:49:45With just the thought of you
00:49:48Just the thought of you
00:49:52Without you
00:49:53Just the thought of you
00:49:55We were all loves
00:49:56With just the thought of you
00:49:58Just the thought of you
00:50:04Just the thought of you
00:50:05With just the thought of you
00:50:08With just the thought of you
00:50:14Thank you
00:50:15Marshall Hamburger, everyone!
00:50:19Wow!
00:50:22Marshall Hamburger!
00:50:24How are you?
00:50:26How are you?
00:50:26That was amazing!
00:50:27That was amazing!
00:50:27That's right, lots of balloons around
00:50:29Lots, my goodness
00:50:30Marshall, since taking out the title last year
00:50:32You have been absolutely flat chat
00:50:35You've got an album on the Aria charts
00:50:36You've toured all over the place
00:50:38I've seen you on red carpets
00:50:40We were sitting next to each other at the Logies
00:50:42You were at the Aria's
00:50:44Like, what's, how's it been?
00:50:46Oh, it's crazy
00:50:47It's like, it's like being flung
00:50:48From like the normal world
00:50:49Into the insane music industry
00:50:51Yeah, yeah, yeah
00:50:51It's really, it's larger than life
00:50:53It's, it's crazy
00:50:54It's so cool
00:50:54As are you
00:50:55My gosh, it's good to have you back on this stage
00:50:58It's good to be back
00:50:59I feel like I'm
00:51:00I'm home
00:51:00I love that song so much
00:51:02You know I love that song
00:51:03Thought of You is available to download and stream right now
00:51:07But I hear you have a new song right around the corner
00:51:11Is that right?
00:51:12Per chance
00:51:12I have a new song called Brand New Man
00:51:14Coming around May 1st
00:51:17It's coming out
00:51:20Amazing, Marshall
00:51:22It is so great to see you living the idle dream
00:51:25Keep up with Marshall on his socials for all the updates
00:51:28It is so great to see you again
00:51:30Make some noise everybody for Marshall Hamburger
00:51:36After the break it's Kalani and Jacinta's turn to sing for your votes
00:51:41But before that
00:51:42This week
00:51:43Some of our idols had the opportunity to give back
00:51:45When they were invited to drop in
00:51:47To the You Can Centre for Young Adults with Cancer
00:51:50It was a chance to connect with some incredible people doing it tough
00:51:54And they were blown away by their strength, resilience and courage
00:51:59Alright guys
00:52:00We're on our way
00:52:03Today we're at the Sony Foundation's You Can Centre
00:52:06Hello
00:52:07Hi
00:52:07Hi
00:52:08We're meeting survivors and fighters of youth cancer and their families
00:52:12So what's everyone's story? I want to know a bit more about you guys
00:52:15I had something called Clivocordoma which is a very rare form of sarcoma
00:52:19I had stage 4 brain cancer and music was like always there throughout treatment
00:52:25It's unreal to know how much music has helped these people through their journey
00:52:29Did they play music when you were having radiation?
00:52:32Yeah I was able to pick my playlist
00:52:34Yes it was us
00:52:35Every like weekend I would like choose like a playlist like for the week depending on what
00:52:40I felt like
00:52:41Yeah
00:52:42It's such a powerful tool and it's such a universal language which is really uplifting
00:52:47and nice to see
00:52:48Do you guys play music as well?
00:52:50Yeah
00:52:50I think all of us do
00:52:51Oh so sweet
00:52:52So cool
00:52:53Every day after treatment I would come back and play my guitar and write a lot of music
00:52:58About my experience
00:52:59I released an album with my friend last year
00:53:02All of the whole album was made during my treatment
00:53:05Oh
00:53:06Sick
00:53:06Wow
00:53:07So they've been kind enough to show us into their music studio that they have here at the
00:53:11facility
00:53:19It's very inspiring to make music with these people
00:53:21It just shows that there's so many lessons to be learnt
00:53:24and to make the most out of life which these guys are doing
00:53:37Welcome back
00:53:38Tonight our idols are digging deep with tributes to the loved ones in their life
00:53:43Our next idol is a forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria who is dedicating her performance to her mum
00:53:50This is Jacinta
00:53:53This week is very important because we get to honour the people who have supported us from the very start
00:54:01And this week I have chosen my mum as my hero
00:54:05My mum means the world to me
00:54:07She's my best friend
00:54:09And she's just always there
00:54:10Even now
00:54:11Fully into adulthood
00:54:12She's just backing me all the way with my music
00:54:16I mean I've watched you grow over the years
00:54:19And I've watched your voice develop
00:54:21And you know you've just
00:54:23It's just amazing
00:54:25I'm just so proud of you
00:54:26Really
00:54:27You're doing so well
00:54:28Thanks mum
00:54:29Thanks mum
00:54:29This week I'm dedicating the song
00:54:32I've had the time of my life
00:54:33To my mum
00:54:34It's one of her favourite songs from one of her favourite films
00:54:37And she's the reason I'm having the time of my life
00:54:39And this is my way of saying thank you mum
00:54:41We saw the writing on the wall
00:54:44As we felt this magical fantasy
00:54:50How does that feel?
00:54:52Yeah, good
00:54:54Make it more joyful and celebratory
00:54:58Yeah
00:54:58I mean the lyric
00:55:00I've had the time of my life
00:55:01Are you having the time of your life here?
00:55:03I am
00:55:04Australian Idol
00:55:06I've had the time of my life
00:55:10When I go out there to perform this song
00:55:12I just want people to feel happy
00:55:15And like they're having the time of their life
00:55:17This is your last chance before grand finale to perform
00:55:21And I want to celebrate with them
00:55:23Being here this is the most important week
00:55:26You know I'd be nothing without my mum
00:55:28So I just want to be able to sing the life out of this song for her
00:55:34Gosh I love my mum
00:55:35Like if I can make the grand finale
00:55:37I feel like that would be a beautiful way to thank her
00:55:43Mum Georgina is in the lounge
00:55:44And she's cheering extra loud for her daughter tonight
00:55:47You ready mum?
00:55:49Australia
00:55:50This is Jacinta
00:55:56I've been waiting for so long
00:55:59Now I've finally found someone to stand by me
00:56:04We saw the writing on the wall
00:56:07As we felt this magical fantasy
00:56:13Now with passion in our eyes
00:56:16There's no way we could disguise it secretly
00:56:22Shall we take each other's hand
00:56:24Cause we seem to understand the urgency
00:56:28Just remember
00:56:31You're the one thing I can get enough of
00:56:40So I'll tell you something
00:56:45This could be love
00:56:47Because
00:56:50I've had the 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
00:57:24It's the truth
00:57:28And I owe it all to you
00:57:32I
00:57:35I
00:57:36I
00:57:36I
00:57:40I
00:57:40I
00:57:41I
00:57:41I
00:57:51I
00:57:51I
00:57:51I
00:57:51I
00:58:08Jacinta, 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.
00:58:22Okay?
00:58:22And I think it's so lovely that you dedicated that song to your ma, because there's nothing
00:58:27like a ma, and a well done performance on your part, Dom.
00:58:38I agree with this transformation, I know we keep saying it, I just keep seeing this hoodie
00:58:43girl and 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?
00:58:58No, yeah.
00:58:59Movie?
00:58:59No.
00:59:00Well, it's actually, it was mine, one of my nanas favourite movies and one of her favourite
00:59:04songs and she passed away two years ago.
00:59:09Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:59:10The last song that she heard, Earthside, the last thing she heard was the song.
00:59:14Well, you sung it beautifully.
00:59:15You should be very proud of that.
00:59:17Yes.
00:59:17That was gorgeous.
00:59:26Gee, you kids, you kids make life hard for yourself.
00:59:29If it's not already hard enough going from hoodie driving, you know, tradie girl to Australian
00:59:35Idol weekly performances, you'd throw in a little bit of grief and sadness and Anna's
00:59:40last song she ever heard.
00:59:41But that puts it on another difficult level.
00:59:45So props to you.
00:59:46What 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.
01:00:04Nobody.
01:00:05He got it, he got in there first.
01:00:08Oh man.
01:00:09Jacinta, my goodness.
01:00:10For a song that means so much to you and a song that's clearly so meaningful to you,
01:00:15you looked like you were having the time of your life performing it as hard as that was.
01:00:19Your beautiful mum Georgina is in the lounge and I can tell she absolutely loved that tribute
01:00:26as well.
01:00:26How 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
01:00:36and I just want to make her proud.
01:00:40And I was, I was really, I've never had my heart beat that fast before for a performance.
01:00:45But yeah, she's just given so much for me.
01:00:47She's been there for me through every, you know, rejection, all my gigs and all that.
01:00:52So I just wanted to make you proud mum.
01:00:57My goodness.
01:00:59So beautiful.
01:01:01Jacinta, you look so beautiful tonight on this stage as you do every week.
01:01:06We know you love your comfy, big, oversized hoodie that you auditioned in, don't we?
01:01:11Oh my goodness.
01:01:11But look at you now.
01:01:13You look like an absolute superstar.
01:01:19Do you love getting dressed up in all of these amazing gowns every week?
01:01:23You know what?
01:01:24Like, I think the wardrobe team is fantastic and I love what they've done.
01:01:29But I'm still a simple girl at heart.
01:01:31I'm still the no makeup, just really, you know.
01:01:34But it is really cool because it pushes me outside of my comfort zone and makes me grow.
01:01:38So I love it.
01:01:39It's a bit Cinderella.
01:01:40You put it all on and then you wipe it all off at the end of the night and you're
01:01:43like,
01:01:43there she is.
01:01:45Jacinta, well done tonight.
01:01:47If 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.
01:01:55Jacinta, go give your beautiful mum a hug in the lounge.
01:01:58Everybody make some noise for Jacinta.
01:02:03Okay, Australia, who are you backing as the winner of Idol 2026?
01:02:09We have six left in the competition, but only three will make it to next week's grand finale.
01:02:15There is no judges saved tonight, so make sure you vote to save your face.
01:02:21Well, our final singer of the night is our landscaper Kalani taking on a Backstreet Boys banger.
01:02:28Kalani is warming up backstage and will perform on the other side of this break, Don't You Go Anywhere.
01:02:40You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
01:02:45They'll win a life changing $100,000.
01:02:51Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards.
01:02:56Boost their brand with the annex, the experts in marketing and social media.
01:03:02Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing and score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive
01:03:11Sound Studios.
01:03:15You're back on Idol.
01:03:16Now, every one of our top six took a chance when they decided to audition for Australian Idol.
01:03:21Now, 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.
01:03:28You can go to idolauditions.com.au.
01:03:32Well, our final singer of the evening is Kalani and for Heroes and Tributes night,
01:03:37he's dedicated a performance to Nana Sue who has supported him every step of the way.
01:03:42Give it up, everybody.
01:03:43This is Kalani.
01:03:47Being in the bottom four was a huge shock.
01:03:50Australia voted.
01:03:52You are in the bottom four.
01:03:58I started questioning where I went wrong and what I could have done differently.
01:04:02I'm looking at this as a wake-up call, so this week I'm giving it everything I've got.
01:04:08It's Heroes Week this week and my hero is Nana Sue through and through.
01:04:13A little rhyme.
01:04:14It's kind of cool.
01:04:16You always sang.
01:04:17Yeah.
01:04:18And you always sang in key.
01:04:19Yeah.
01:04:20Really?
01:04:20Always.
01:04:21Always sang in key, even when you were two.
01:04:24Nan's very special to me.
01:04:25She's the glue of the family and she's my hero because she gifted me my best friend,
01:04:30which is my mum, and she also gifted me my first guitar and I think that made a huge impact
01:04:36on the musician that I am today.
01:04:38That's cool, man.
01:04:40Is it?
01:04:40Yeah, that's sick.
01:04:42That's so cool.
01:04:44Love ya.
01:04:45I love you too.
01:04:46There are some beautiful stained glass windows that my grandfather made that are in Nan's
01:04:50home, which I would love to bring on as maybe a backdrop in this performance to create a
01:04:55special tribute to Nan.
01:04:57Top six is Heroes Week.
01:04:59Yeah.
01:05:00Tell me about your song.
01:05:01As Long As You Love Me Backstreet Boys.
01:05:03I'm really excited.
01:05:04I think this song is all about unconditional love for me and Nan being my hero.
01:05:11I think it's the perfect song.
01:05:12Awesome.
01:05:13I want to hear it.
01:05:14Okay.
01:05:15One, two, three.
01:05:17Loneliness has always been a friend of mine.
01:05:23The song is very much about love and if I look out and see my family in the crowd, there's
01:05:28a good chance I'll get emotional.
01:05:32So I hope I can keep it together and express how much my Nan and my family mean to me
01:05:37through
01:05:37this performance.
01:05:39This is the last performance before the finale which is extremely important to me.
01:05:44I need to capture the hearts of Australia to show that I belong here.
01:05:51Cheering from the lounge is Nana Sue and his mum Mel.
01:05:54Great to see you both.
01:05:56Australia, this is Kalani.
01:06:04Loneliness has always been a friend of mine.
01:06:09Can't get you out of my head.
01:06:14People 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.
01:06:30I can't get you out of my head.
01:06:35Don't care what's in your history.
01:06:40As long as you're here with me.
01:06:44I don't care who you are.
01:06:47Where you're from.
01:06:51What you did.
01:06:53As long as you love me.
01:06:57It's right how hard it's all that no one knows.
01:07:01But I guess it shows.
01:07:03When you look into my eyes.
01:07:07What you did and where you're coming from.
01:07:12I don't care.
01:07:13I don't care.
01:07:16I don't care.
01:07:20Who you are.
01:07:22Where you're from.
01:07:24Don't care what you do.
01:07:27As long as you love me.
01:07:30Who you are.
01:07:32Where you're from.
01:07:34What you do.
01:07:37What you do.
01:07:38As long as you love me.
01:07:50As long as you love me.
01:07:58As long as you love me.
01:08:19I had to hold on tight through that one.
01:08:21Because.
01:08:22I mean.
01:08:23I love your voice.
01:08:25So much.
01:08:26And I love the Backstreet Boys.
01:08:29And by my favorite place.
01:08:32Sorry.
01:08:32Jesus Christ.
01:08:33It is a full mood.
01:08:34Um.
01:08:35My favorite place was my next house.
01:08:37And.
01:08:38I just think you.
01:08:40You need to cherish those times.
01:08:42Because.
01:08:42That was beautiful.
01:08:43What you just did.
01:08:44Thank you so much Amy.
01:08:45Honestly.
01:08:54You know.
01:08:55You could sing the phone book my brother.
01:08:56And make it sound good.
01:08:58You know.
01:08:58I mean.
01:08:59You just got such.
01:09:00And the big notes are so big.
01:09:03And strong.
01:09:04And the soft notes.
01:09:05And just.
01:09:05What a great.
01:09:06Instrument.
01:09:07You have.
01:09:08Kalani.
01:09:08You own that.
01:09:10That was a beautiful song.
01:09:12From the heart.
01:09:13To your nan and your ma.
01:09:14You're beautiful.
01:09:15God bless you.
01:09:15Yeah.
01:09:21Kalani.
01:09:24Go.
01:09:24Go.
01:09:25Go.
01:09:25Go.
01:09:25Go.
01:09:26Go.
01:09:26Go.
01:09:26Go.
01:09:26Go.
01:09:27Go.
01:09:29Go.
01:09:30Go.
01:09:30absolute freak like you you are you are a pleasure to watch a pleasure to watch grow to blossom
01:09:38and and we knew we're onto something good at the audition with you but man i could never have
01:09:43guessed i could be floored by a young bloke in a like a scordy dressy and and i i only
01:09:52saw last
01:09:53week that skinny jeans are back and i've missed an entire cycle of thank god i don't have to change
01:09:58and and amy i love that the grandmas like my grandmother i've got beautiful memories both
01:10:05my grandmother and grandfather are long gone obviously because i'm old and probably nearly
01:10:10dead as well um and when i went past my grandparents place last time i was in brisbane and i
01:10:16thought
01:10:16this is going to be nostalgic i'm going to get upset they'd already mowed it down and put four
01:10:20duplexes up so love it while you can my friend treasure your family you did so well and i hate
01:10:27backstreet boys and now i love that song nice work thank you so much thank you guys
01:10:34how can you hate the backstreet boys are you a monster a bunch of blokes and whites doing the
01:10:41just a little beta male for my oh my goodness gets me hot under the collar i tell you what
01:10:46kalani singing the backstreet boys i never thought i would see the day i've heard that song a million
01:10:51times i love that song but i've never heard it done like that that was incredible thank you so much
01:10:56thank you i had a lot of fun wow what a beautiful dedication to your nana sue did it feel
01:11:01good
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
01:11:07stage and you know honor honor my family and my family's craft and have my art displayed my
01:11:13grandfather's art displayed behind me and and did your grandfather make those windows they were his
01:11:18stained glass windows i couldn't take my eye off those windows i was like they're magnificent yeah
01:11:22i had to really sort myself out before i started singing because it was a it was an emotional one
01:11:28but yeah no i'm i need to pick a flower for his honor do you mind if i pick a
01:11:31flower please do please
01:11:33come choose one yeah take your pick he's such a hoarder it's very it's
01:11:42you missed the best part
01:11:48pass that down to nana way to take an emotional moment i love that oh beautiful
01:11:55gorgeous i was a little bit rust when you first of all no mate you aced it beautiful thank you
01:12:00you must have felt the nostalgia and that that love with those stained glass windows on the screen
01:12:12before your performance what a beautiful touch yeah it was wild it was wild and even like the deck and
01:12:17the garden i always say like you know you can't you can't walk into nan's house without sort of
01:12:22getting hit in the face with some sort of foreign plant or something so this just really sort of set
01:12:27the scene and it was it was really nice i love it nanasoo how was the performance for you
01:12:32did you love it oh look i i can't even describe it was just so heartfelt and so beautiful and
01:12:42i just feel so i feel so honored that that that my grandson and my daughter have just given me
01:12:52this
01:12:53opportunity because i'm just like like i'm a nan like any other nan but they they just highly
01:12:59treat me so well and it's just lovely it's really lovely and i just thank them both
01:13:08there's a lot of love in the room tonight it's beautiful
01:13:11to keep kalani in the running to be the next australian idol text his name to the number on
01:13:17the screen right now everybody
01:13:29i cannot believe it it has come around so fast just one week till the grand finale it has never
01:13:37been more important to back your favorite australia so if you don't want to see your favorite go home
01:13:42remember you have to vote vote vote and then vote some more
01:13:47oh really i'm just gonna give you this one
01:13:51thanks scotty how could i not how could i not
01:13:54beautiful all right good cover
01:13:55kalani was the last performer of the evening now without a judges save in play the power is all in
01:14:03your hands australia so get behind your favorite and vote vote vote
01:14:07here is a reminder of all the amazing performances from tonight's show
01:14:12the
01:14:12the
01:14:14the聊
01:14:22the
01:14:23the
01:14:23John
01:14:54I'll be there
01:14:58Jacinta
01:14:59Jacinta
01:14:59I never felt like this before
01:15:06Cause I was staying there
01:15:08And Kalani
01:15:11I don't care
01:15:15I don't care
01:15:17I don't care
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,
01:15:35so 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
01:15:47will also be performing live.
01:15:51How good is that?
01:15:52So 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+.
01:16:00Huge thank you to our amazing judges, Kyle Sanderland.
01:16:05Marsha Hines.
01:16:07And Amy Sharp.
01:16:10Good night, Australia.
01:16:34The Live Verdict Decider.
01:16:38It's all up to you, Australia.
01:16:41Only three can make it to the grand finale.
01:16:44Your vote could make all the difference.
01:16:46It's just incredible to watch.
01:16:48There'll be no judges saved.
01:16:51So the power is all yours.
01:16:53This is their last chance.
01:16:56You're just born to do this
01:16:57and you did it so well.
01:17:00Vote for who you want to be
01:17:02the Australian Idol.
01:17:04Those notes are stupid good.
01:17:07You're going to do this for the rest of your life.
01:17:09The Live Verdict Decider.
01:17:11Tomorrow, 7.30 on 7.
01:17:14The Live Verdict Decider.
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