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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 04: Auditions - 4
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00:00:02You ready?
00:00:05Please welcome to the Stray Night of the Show Show.
00:00:10Go jump, go jump, go jump, go jump, go jump.
00:00:14Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:00:20Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:00:26Hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:00:31What are you looking for in today's auditions?
00:00:33I want someone that wants to do this for a living,
00:00:36that wants to do it forever.
00:00:37There is no other choice.
00:00:38Someone who has everything.
00:00:40We're looking for someone who's ready to go this year.
00:00:43Could the next Australian Idol be standing right here?
00:00:45Oh, you never know.
00:00:46We want diamonds in the rough,
00:00:49ordinary people with extraordinary talent.
00:00:51Hey, is anyone here the next Australian Idol?
00:00:54Yeah!
00:00:57This season feels massive.
00:00:59We've already given out 12 golden tickets.
00:01:01We've got some real stars, real artists.
00:01:05It's the second week of the show,
00:01:07and if you want a golden ticket, let me tell you,
00:01:09you've got to show up swinging.
00:01:11You've got to fight for these things.
00:01:12Oh, yeah.
00:01:13Oh!
00:01:14Oh, yeah!
00:01:15Oh!
00:01:23Oh, yeah, look at this one.
00:01:25Whoo!
00:01:28I'll get this.
00:01:30Ha!
00:01:36Whoo!
00:01:37Hey!
00:01:41Yeah!
00:01:47Well done that was so good nothing to start the day off like a good bang I say
00:02:07hello hello how's it going really well how about you I'm well it feels very
00:02:12surreal to be here yeah it's very bright isn't it yeah it's flash it's like
00:02:17somehow you've woken up inside the television I know hi that's why so what
00:02:23is your name where are you from my name is Cody James I'm from a small town in
00:02:27Western Australia called Carratha I know man there's there's nothing there no
00:02:34there's not that's why I'm here
00:02:42I'm so proud of you kicking everybody's jazz
00:02:49what's the possibility of us catching something right now there's a
00:02:52possibility there's always possible there's always a possibility
00:03:00when I explain to people where Carratha is I kind of just say it's in the middle of
00:03:04earth and broom it's kind of stuck in the middle kind of thing it's in the middle
00:03:09of nowhere really Carratha is just like this fantasy world
00:03:18there's a lot of really went in my nose that flies a lot of flies in Carratha if you can't
00:03:27tell
00:03:31the lifestyle in Carratha is very laid back not a lot of music happening
00:03:38extremely different to the city
00:03:42that's a good cast yeah I remember the first time that you realized and that we
00:03:48realized that you could sing in the car that's where you probably learned to sing
00:03:52properly was in the car yeah I know and dad writes your voice yeah I was
00:03:59actually in the stairwell before and he was like crying oh he was trying to
00:04:05hold back the tears it sounds good in the stairwell I'm ready to be entertained
00:04:09let's bump in a mic I didn't know that they'd do this like this little interchange
00:04:17bit I didn't say that on a TV so just before we start what are you going to
00:04:24perform I'm singing Vance Joy's fire in the flood and I chose the song because
00:04:32there's a specific line in the song where he says anywhere I go there you are and I
00:04:37feel like no matter where my idle journey takes me I'll always be from Carratha and
00:04:42I'll always have that like in me so yeah I'm ready it's a really beautiful
00:04:47beautiful thing you've seen man yeah I really like you please be good
00:05:04I was only walking through your neighborhood saw your light on honey in the cold I stood
00:05:12anywhere I go there you are anywhere I got there you are I've been getting used to waking up with
00:05:24you I've been getting used to waking up here
00:05:28anywhere I go there you are anywhere I go there you are there you are there you are
00:05:44there you are here I go there you are I'm River
00:05:57I'm rockin Todd
00:06:00everything is fine when your head's resting next to mine next to mine
00:06:14I love him.
00:06:15I love him.
00:06:26You're the fire and the fire.
00:06:41Ooh-wee!
00:06:44Brother!
00:06:45Wow.
00:06:47You know, Cody, you truly have something to give.
00:06:50Your voice is a stunner.
00:06:53It's a great-sounding voice, man.
00:06:56And so unique.
00:06:57And it's yours.
00:06:59I watched that Gold Hunters show on TV where they're in Karratha
00:07:04and then someone just picks up this gigantic golden nugget.
00:07:08That's what I see you as.
00:07:10No way.
00:07:10You are fantastic.
00:07:13This is why I love Idol.
00:07:15Cody's just hanging out in Karratha.
00:07:17I know, sitting in the red dirt.
00:07:18It's a bit like that.
00:07:20I mean, love Karratha, but you are an absolute superstar.
00:07:26Well, you need three yeses, so we're not sure how you're going to go.
00:07:30No.
00:07:31Neither am I, neither am I.
00:07:33I will give you your first yes and I am thrilled that you showed up.
00:07:37Excellent, excellent, excellent.
00:07:40Hey, Cody, don't change.
00:07:43Just stay that person.
00:07:45Because we're falling in love with you and I'm sure Australia will too.
00:07:49It's a yes for me.
00:07:52Yeah, I love you and Australia is going to love you because that was incredible.
00:08:04Yes.
00:08:05Without a doubt.
00:08:07Well done, buddy.
00:08:08Thanks very much.
00:08:09Off you go.
00:08:09Go and celebrate.
00:08:10Go and try and digest that.
00:08:12We'll let you know what happens when we go to the golden ticket card.
00:08:15Thank you very much.
00:08:16Well done.
00:08:16You're welcome.
00:08:18Wow.
00:08:19What?
00:08:20What?
00:08:21What was that?
00:08:22I don't know.
00:08:23But it just got a lot tougher for everyone else in the room.
00:08:27That's amazing.
00:08:28That was insane.
00:08:30That voice.
00:08:30I got excited for you.
00:08:32I got what you got and I got like full body goosebumps even in the beard.
00:08:36Even in the beard?
00:08:36Even in the hair.
00:08:40Oh!
00:08:41There's that smile.
00:08:43Yeah, I got three, yes.
00:08:44Yeah!
00:08:53I love that they come to the big smoke to chase the dreams.
00:08:56I love that.
00:08:57It's amazing.
00:08:58Congratulations.
00:08:59Go and celebrate.
00:09:01Go and celebrate, guys.
00:09:12Cody, our first singer in the waiting room.
00:09:15But soon, there's going to be a lot of competition down there.
00:09:17One of those golden tickets.
00:09:24Crazy.
00:09:30I love the smell of Idol in the morning.
00:09:33You've got the excitement, the nerves, the buzz.
00:09:36Yeah, it's all fun and games for now.
00:09:39But once they face the judges, it gets real.
00:09:46Hey, hey, hey!
00:09:47Hey!
00:09:48Oh, hi Addy!
00:09:48That is the entrance we want.
00:09:50What's your name?
00:09:51Wanwoo.
00:09:52What?
00:09:53Wanwoo!
00:09:54Wanwoo!
00:09:55Wanwoo!
00:09:56I love it when someone walks in with confidence.
00:09:58What a great name.
00:09:59Named after my grandma.
00:10:01Thank goodness I wasn't named after my grandma.
00:10:02Her name was Sybil.
00:10:03But belief alone doesn't carry a tune.
00:10:06We need the voice to match.
00:10:08We need them to have their own style.
00:10:10You look like your Xena warrior princess.
00:10:12We need them to be confident.
00:10:13What do you do for a living?
00:10:14I'm a dancer.
00:10:15I can tell by that strike in here, babe.
00:10:18No, but you stand like one.
00:10:19Oh, thank you.
00:10:20You work, honey.
00:10:21Work, you know.
00:10:21Work, honey, yes.
00:10:23I love the confidence.
00:10:24We need them to want this.
00:10:26I'm very confident in who I am.
00:10:28Oh, we can see that.
00:10:29Yeah.
00:10:29Give me a chance and you won't be disappointed.
00:10:30That's all I can say.
00:10:31Okay.
00:10:32Let's do this.
00:10:33I could tell it wouldn't be long till he was with me.
00:10:37Yeah, me singing.
00:10:39I love rock and roll.
00:10:41So put another time in the jukebox, baby.
00:10:43I love rock and roll.
00:10:46Oh!
00:10:47Unless you absolutely blow this roof off.
00:10:51It just didn't quite get there.
00:10:52So it's just not your day.
00:10:54I'm going to say no.
00:11:00I'm a question and you'll have to ask the answer.
00:11:04Just hold me close, boy, cause I'm your tiny dancer.
00:11:07You make me shake it now.
00:11:09Never mistaken, but I can't control myself.
00:11:12Got me calling out.
00:11:14S O S Lee.
00:11:16Someone help me.
00:11:18It's not healthy.
00:11:19Hey.
00:11:21Hey.
00:11:24Oh, whoa.
00:11:26You were giving the F me eyes?
00:11:28Yeah, that was so...
00:11:29And that was to me?
00:11:30Obviously not to you too?
00:11:31Well, they're beautiful.
00:11:32So, honey, I was looking at them, I was like, come on.
00:11:34I can see confidence.
00:11:36I think the pool of talent that are coming through,
00:11:39it's just not there.
00:11:41It's a no from me, but thank you.
00:11:44When you're not here auditioning for Australian Idol,
00:11:47what do you do for a living?
00:11:48So I'm a waitress and I'm a student.
00:11:50But you really, you really want to be the next Australian Idol?
00:11:53I really want to be the next Australian Idol.
00:11:56Baby, where the hell is my love?
00:11:58I love singing.
00:12:00Shower.
00:12:01Toilet.
00:12:02Bedroom.
00:12:02I'm telling you.
00:12:04Baby, where the hell is my love?
00:12:06Music is in my soul, in my bones.
00:12:08It's in my heart.
00:12:09It's in my stomach.
00:12:09It's in my mouth.
00:12:10It's in my teeth.
00:12:11It's in my ears.
00:12:11It's everywhere.
00:12:12Music is just, yeah.
00:12:18When I was young, I always dreamed of being a star, being on stage,
00:12:21being in front of millions of people, all looking at me.
00:12:25So I think I will be out there.
00:12:28I'll be given all of this, all of that.
00:12:31Yeah.
00:12:31That's what I'm here to do.
00:12:33Will I be bringing it?
00:12:34Hell yeah.
00:12:36Dinner's ready.
00:12:37I was born right after the Liberian Civil War.
00:12:40We came here seeking change, seeking a better life.
00:12:44What my mom says is, I'm a miracle baby.
00:12:47Unlike her success, my middle name is literally success.
00:12:50Are you going to?
00:12:51Yeah, I have mine.
00:12:52But you always eat the littlest.
00:12:54Why do you do that?
00:12:55I love my mom.
00:12:56She's a very strong woman.
00:12:57She's literally our African titan.
00:12:59And mom usually eats last.
00:13:01My mom wasn't able to come, so I am dedicating my performance to my mom today.
00:13:05She is my number one fan.
00:13:08And just believe in yourself like you can do it.
00:13:11Thanks, mom.
00:13:11My mom is my everything.
00:13:13I just really, really, really want to be like, I'm making you proud.
00:13:18What are you going to perform?
00:13:19I am singing Man I Feel Like a Woman by Shania Twain.
00:13:23Okay.
00:13:23Yeah, with my own little twist on it, yeah.
00:13:26Okay.
00:13:26What sort of vibe have you...
00:13:28Think Amy Winehouse.
00:13:29Damn.
00:13:30Oh, singer-singer.
00:13:31Okay.
00:13:32Wan-woo.
00:13:33Wan-woo.
00:13:34Okay, when you're ready.
00:13:35Good luck.
00:13:43Let's go, girls.
00:13:45All right, yeah.
00:13:47Ooh.
00:13:48I'm going out tonight.
00:13:50I'm feeling all right.
00:13:52Gonna let it all hang out.
00:13:56Gonna make some noise.
00:13:58Really raise my voice.
00:14:00Yeah, I'm gonna screw the child.
00:14:08No inhibitions.
00:14:10Make no conditions.
00:14:12Get a little out of line.
00:14:14I ain't gonna act politically correct.
00:14:19I only wanna have a good time.
00:14:20I only wanna have a good time.
00:14:24The best thing about being old man.
00:14:27Oh, man.
00:14:28It's the priority to have a little fun.
00:14:31Yeah.
00:14:32Oh-oh-oh.
00:14:33Go totally crazy.
00:14:35Forget I'm a lady.
00:14:37Man, shirts or skirts.
00:14:40Oh-oh-oh-oh.
00:14:41Really go out, yeah.
00:14:43Doing it in style.
00:14:45Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh.
00:14:47In on the action.
00:14:49Feel the attraction.
00:14:51Color my hat.
00:14:52Do what I did.
00:14:53Oh-oh-oh-oh.
00:14:54I wanna be free and to feel the way I feel.
00:15:00Man, I feel like a woman.
00:15:04Yeah.
00:15:06I'm high and air.
00:15:08Can't you feel it?
00:15:09I feel like a woman.
00:15:13Wow.
00:15:15Good, good, good.
00:15:16Wicked.
00:15:17Thank you so much.
00:15:17Loves it.
00:15:18Loves it.
00:15:20Man, that's cool as I love it.
00:15:22We don't have anyone like you.
00:15:24They come.
00:15:25They're great.
00:15:25Or they come and they're not great.
00:15:28And then there's you.
00:15:30Marsha, what did you think?
00:15:31I think that was a good performance.
00:15:33My only criticism is I'd watch your pitch and your intonation.
00:15:37Did you feel?
00:15:38How did that feel?
00:15:39Tell me how that felt.
00:15:40It was a bit shaky.
00:15:41Like, I could feel the nerves coming through, but I wanted to power through it.
00:15:44But I understand exactly what you're saying, yeah.
00:15:46See, that's the trick you power through, eh, Amy?
00:15:48Yeah.
00:15:48You've got to power through it.
00:15:50Yeah.
00:15:50Yeah.
00:15:51I didn't hear any nerves.
00:15:53I thought I was watching a superstar.
00:15:55Did you arrange that?
00:15:56Yes.
00:15:57Like, with that Winehouse jazz vibe?
00:15:57Yeah.
00:15:57Worked on a few things and that was the final one.
00:15:59Yeah.
00:16:00Man, genius.
00:16:01And then I was like, oh, is it too Amy Winehouse?
00:16:05But it was absolutely your own as well.
00:16:08With that, oh my God, it was just so sassy and confident.
00:16:13I wasn't scared for you.
00:16:15I was all in.
00:16:16I felt like I was at your show.
00:16:18Front row seats.
00:16:20I'd pay to watch that.
00:16:22That's how good I thought it was.
00:16:24Kind of obvious that, you know, music is a very large part of your culture as it is mine.
00:16:29Oh, it is.
00:16:30Yes.
00:16:30And so I think, you know, there's something real fun about you.
00:16:33So for me, it's a yes.
00:16:35Thank you, Marshall.
00:16:37It's a yes from me.
00:16:40Three yeses.
00:16:41I loved it.
00:16:42I just ate it all up.
00:16:43That's exactly what I'm looking for.
00:16:45That's what he does.
00:16:46It is fantastic.
00:16:48Three yeses.
00:16:49Next time we see you, your mission is to leave here with a golden ticket.
00:16:54Okay, good luck.
00:16:55One woo.
00:16:55One woo.
00:16:56Thank you so much.
00:16:58See you later, one woo.
00:17:00I did it.
00:17:01I did it.
00:17:02I did it.
00:17:03I did it.
00:17:03Yes, you did.
00:17:12I'm so excited.
00:17:15I'm so happy.
00:17:16Yeah.
00:17:16I wish mama was here.
00:17:18Oh my goodness.
00:17:19You gotta make sure you go and share the good news with mom.
00:17:21Yes.
00:17:21I'mma call her.
00:17:22Mama.
00:17:23I got three yeses.
00:17:25Oh my God.
00:17:27Oh my God.
00:17:27I wanna say thank you, love.
00:17:29I wanna say thank you for my baby.
00:17:31Yeah.
00:17:31I'm happy.
00:17:32Yeah.
00:17:33Oh yes.
00:17:34Oh don't cry mommy.
00:17:37Mwah mwah.
00:17:38Hugs and kisses.
00:17:39I love you.
00:17:40Bye bye mommy.
00:17:41Bye.
00:17:43Still to come.
00:17:46You hear that?
00:17:47Unique performers from all walks.
00:17:50Hello.
00:17:51And swims of life.
00:17:53I am a professional mermaid.
00:17:56Okay next please.
00:17:57Plus a special visitor.
00:18:00Uh oh.
00:18:00What?
00:18:01Oh hi buddy.
00:18:02Comes to audition.
00:18:03Do you know a song?
00:18:04Yeah.
00:18:07Amy drops in at the Gympie Muster.
00:18:10Renowned for hidden talent.
00:18:12Hoping to find Australia's next country star.
00:18:16So are you guys okay if I take over your afternoon and turn this into an official Australian Idol audition?
00:18:23And what reduces Idol's harshest judge to tears?
00:18:28Kyle.
00:18:28It terrifies me.
00:18:29Yeah.
00:18:30It really does.
00:18:42While thousands are queuing up for their chance to shine.
00:18:46Our next singer is hoping to dive right in.
00:18:49I'm Sophie.
00:18:50I'm 24.
00:18:51I am a professional mermaid.
00:18:55Which is a pretty unusual job as far as jobs go.
00:18:58It involves getting all dolled up in mermaiding attire.
00:19:03Including the full mermaid tail as well.
00:19:06And going out to do all sorts of fun kind of events and performances.
00:19:14I love the joy that mermaiding brings.
00:19:17And the way that you can just connect with people in a really new and surprising way.
00:19:23And I really love that Idol places the importance on who you are and what your story is and why
00:19:30you want to perform.
00:19:31Give me a hug.
00:19:33How are you feeling?
00:19:33Oh gosh that's what I needed to calm my nose.
00:19:35Nervous.
00:19:36Yes.
00:19:37I've always dreamed of being a performer and I'm hoping that Idol can make that happen.
00:19:44Hi there.
00:19:45Hi.
00:19:46How are you?
00:19:46We are well thank you.
00:19:48Lovely to meet all of you.
00:19:49You too.
00:19:50You too.
00:19:50What is your name?
00:19:51Where are you from?
00:19:51I'm Sophie.
00:19:52I'm 24 and I'm from Sydney.
00:19:54What do you do for a living Sophie?
00:19:55I am a professional mermaid.
00:19:57Excuse my ignorance.
00:19:59No.
00:19:59What does a professional mermaid do?
00:20:03Well, in the magical sense, I would say I transform into a mermaid and perform at private events.
00:20:10I have a very detailed, very complex costume that I put on to then go to these events and entertain.
00:20:16It's like a full silicon tail.
00:20:18Absolutely.
00:20:18It looks very real, right?
00:20:20Yes.
00:20:21Yeah.
00:20:21Call you soon?
00:20:22Really interested.
00:20:23Are you asking for a quote?
00:20:24No, no.
00:20:25Because I have actually hired the mermaids like for...
00:20:28Did you want to be one?
00:20:29No, I don't want to be a merman.
00:20:31Show me a merman.
00:20:31Do I want to be a merman?
00:20:32Show me a merman.
00:20:33Wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:20:34Wait.
00:20:35Use my blanket.
00:20:36Use my blanket.
00:20:37Hang on.
00:20:38Wrap it around.
00:20:39Where'd you get this blankie from?
00:20:40Here we go.
00:20:45Okay, stop.
00:20:46Stop.
00:20:48Alright.
00:20:48Actually, no.
00:20:49Keep the blanket.
00:20:49That's more like a beached whale, I'd say.
00:20:51More so than a merman.
00:20:53Sorry.
00:20:56A dugon is what I was looking for, Martha.
00:21:00So what are you going to sing today?
00:21:01I'm going to sing a cover of Love at First Sight by Kylie Minogue.
00:21:05Oh, that's a great song.
00:21:07Take your time.
00:21:08Breathe.
00:21:09Sing when you're ready, honey.
00:21:11Thank you very much.
00:21:11You're welcome.
00:21:22I thought that I was going crazy, just having one of those days, yeah.
00:21:31I didn't know what to do, then there was you.
00:21:40And everything went from wrong to right.
00:21:44And the stars came out and filled up the sky.
00:21:49The music you were playing really blew my mind.
00:21:54It was love at first sight.
00:21:59Cause, baby, when I heard you for the first time, I knew we were meant to be as one.
00:22:16It was love, it was love, it was love, it was love.
00:22:25Haunting sound, but, like, it was actually quite good.
00:22:29Oh, thank you.
00:22:30You didn't falter, but it was as if you were going to falter.
00:22:35But you did it.
00:22:36I'm going to back you and give you a yes.
00:22:39One yes from me, you need two.
00:22:41What you really want is three, but you need two.
00:22:44I liked it.
00:22:46You're welcome.
00:22:47That really means a lot.
00:22:49Kay, what do you think, ladies?
00:22:51It's hard because your performance was better than okay.
00:22:54It just kind of fell off.
00:22:56I think you did a sterling job, but for me today, it's a no.
00:23:00I'm going to be honest.
00:23:01Okay?
00:23:02Thanks, Marsha.
00:23:04If I wasn't nervous before, I'm nervous now, Amy.
00:23:07It's all on Amy.
00:23:10The shark will judge the mermaid.
00:23:12Oh, that's good.
00:23:13Yeah.
00:23:15Um...
00:23:18These are the toughest auditions because it really wasn't a bad audition.
00:23:24But I think you didn't really make a splash.
00:23:29I don't mean to...
00:23:30I mean, it was a good one.
00:23:31I get it.
00:23:32That's a good one.
00:23:33I need to be able to see you as an artist, and I can't see Sophie yet.
00:23:38Give her a go.
00:23:40I think you've got something, but unfortunately, it's a no today.
00:23:44Thank you for your time.
00:23:46Good luck with everything.
00:23:47Thank you very much.
00:23:48Enjoy the rest of the audition.
00:23:49Thanks for coming.
00:23:52Yeah, so that was a hard one.
00:23:55Okay, next, please.
00:23:59Uh-oh!
00:24:00What?
00:24:01Oh, hi, buddy.
00:24:02How are you?
00:24:04Hi.
00:24:04Oh, my God.
00:24:06Hello, mate.
00:24:07Hello, buddy.
00:24:08How are you?
00:24:10Everything I'm supposed to be doing just disappears out of my brain,
00:24:13and I become that sookie dad.
00:24:16Oh, here's my boy.
00:24:18The wheels on the bus go.
00:24:21Round and round.
00:24:22Yes.
00:24:22Round and round.
00:24:25The wipers on the bus go.
00:24:28Swiss, Swiss, Swiss.
00:24:29Okay, like, he hasn't learnt his words, guys.
00:24:32Oh.
00:24:33Is it a yes or no?
00:24:34It's a yes from me.
00:24:35It's a yes.
00:24:35Yes, you win!
00:24:36Yay!
00:24:37You win!
00:24:38Yay!
00:24:39We see a rather, I guess, X-rated version of Kyle sometimes,
00:24:45and he's actually such a kind and soft dad.
00:24:50Bye.
00:24:50Bye.
00:24:51Bye, buddy.
00:24:52I'll see you at bath time.
00:24:55Bye, love you.
00:24:56He didn't want to leave the set.
00:24:58He was all swept up in the light camera action side of showbiz.
00:25:02Bye, darling.
00:25:03I love you.
00:25:04I like it.
00:25:05I like the Klingon vibe.
00:25:07It's like ice in the sun.
00:25:08I just melt.
00:25:10He doesn't want to go.
00:25:11Do you want me to walk you to the lift?
00:25:14You might have to, Kyle.
00:25:16Yay!
00:25:17Let's go together.
00:25:18As Kyle's little superstar exits with a smile,
00:25:22our next singer is hoping to make an equally big impression.
00:25:27I'm Olivia.
00:25:28I'm 21 years old, and I'm a cheerleader from Sydney.
00:25:32I absolutely love getting out on the field, making people smile,
00:25:36dancing with all the girls that I've met through cheerleading.
00:25:39It's honestly the best thing ever, and it's such an inspiring group
00:25:42of women to be dancing with.
00:25:44Are you excited?
00:25:45Yeah.
00:25:46Are you nervous?
00:25:47Yeah.
00:25:47I'm excited so much.
00:25:48I'm excited.
00:25:49I've only recently started singing, but all the girls in my life
00:25:52have told me that I should audition for Australian Idol.
00:25:54First team meeting, she was like, I like listening to sad songs
00:25:57because I love to sing.
00:25:58And I was like, oh.
00:26:00Did I say that?
00:26:00Yeah.
00:26:01I'm ready to prove to myself that I'm more than just a cheerleader,
00:26:03and I am ready to take my singing to the next level.
00:26:07Come on.
00:26:08Come on, fam.
00:26:09Group hug.
00:26:10We love you.
00:26:11Okay.
00:26:11You got this.
00:26:13You're going to be amazing.
00:26:14I will.
00:26:14Feel good?
00:26:16All right.
00:26:17Good luck.
00:26:22You hear that?
00:26:24They've got a cheer squad or something out there.
00:26:26That's a big cheer squad I had.
00:26:28I get nervous when I hear lots of people there to support
00:26:31because if it doesn't go their way.
00:26:34Oh, it's a disaster.
00:26:35A lot of people to let down.
00:26:36Yeah.
00:26:40Hi there.
00:26:41Hello.
00:26:42What's your name?
00:26:43My name is Olivia and I'm 21.
00:26:45I'm from Sydney.
00:26:46Okay.
00:26:46Cool.
00:26:47I feel like we heard, like, a lot of people out there.
00:26:50Oh, yes.
00:26:51That's my family.
00:26:52Is it?
00:26:53Yeah.
00:26:53So I'm a cheerleader and they are now being my cheerleaders.
00:26:57Rah, rah, rah, rah, cheerleader.
00:26:58Yes.
00:26:58For the footy.
00:26:59Really?
00:27:00Which team?
00:27:01Roosters.
00:27:02Roosters.
00:27:03Oh.
00:27:03What are you going to perform today?
00:27:05Today I'm singing Hold On by Wilson Phillips.
00:27:07Oh.
00:27:08I love that song.
00:27:09Yeah.
00:27:09I brought it back a little, stripped it down and did a lower key.
00:27:13Oh, good.
00:27:14Okay, Olivia, whenever you're ready, take a few seconds, compose yourself
00:27:19and best of luck.
00:27:31I know there's pain.
00:27:36Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
00:27:42No one can change your life except for you.
00:27:47Don't ever let anyone step all over you.
00:27:53Just open your heart and your mind.
00:28:00Is it really fair to feel this way inside?
00:28:09Oh, someday somebody's gonna make you wanna turn around and say goodbye.
00:28:15Until then, baby.
00:28:17Until then, baby.
00:28:17Are you gonna let them hold you down and make you cry?
00:28:20Don't you know?
00:28:21Don't you know?
00:28:22Things will change.
00:28:24Things will go your way.
00:28:25If you hold on for one more day.
00:28:31Can you hold on for one more day?
00:28:37Things will go your way.
00:28:41Hold on for one more day.
00:28:53Hold on for one more day.
00:29:08I'm a sister who went through a lot of bullying in high school and it was very sad for us
00:29:13as a family.
00:29:14This song tells her to hold on to what she's got and know that, you know, if she keeps going,
00:29:19the days will get better.
00:29:20So, when I heard this song, I thought the lyrics really read for me to just sing it to her
00:29:26because I've got her back.
00:29:27Yeah.
00:29:27Oh, that is so beautiful.
00:29:30Yeah.
00:29:30That's a good sister.
00:29:31Yeah.
00:29:32I'm so sorry that the youth that exists has to put up with this sort of crap.
00:29:38Yeah.
00:29:39I've got a three-year-old and it's bad now so God knows what it's gonna be like in the
00:29:43future.
00:29:44Oh, Kyle.
00:29:45It terrifies me.
00:29:46Yeah.
00:29:46It really does.
00:29:47Yeah, I hear you.
00:29:48I'm so sorry that, but I also really think your sister's super lucky to have a strong soul like you.
00:29:56Yes.
00:29:56To see what she was going through and to help her out.
00:30:00Okay.
00:30:01Well, enough of Sookie Kyle.
00:30:03I love Sookie Kyle.
00:30:05It is.
00:30:06Yeah, I gotta pull it together.
00:30:09I loved it.
00:30:10And I just, I just think you're sweet, great little voice.
00:30:15You're already an entertainer.
00:30:16You sort of know what's required.
00:30:20I'm just gonna straight out say yes.
00:30:22You're welcome.
00:30:23Yeah.
00:30:23I really enjoyed that, Olivia.
00:30:25I agree with Kyle.
00:30:26I think it was really effortless and you've got a really nice, like almost like a husk.
00:30:32Yeah.
00:30:33In your voice.
00:30:34You've got a really calm energy and I think you can hold yourself really well.
00:30:39You're a strong girl.
00:30:41It's a yes from me.
00:30:42Thank you so much.
00:30:43And also, you know, you know what performance is, which is always a very important thing.
00:30:47So you know how it's important to meter your energy and sort of take care of yourself so that you
00:30:52can front up and perform.
00:30:54Also, the arrangement was really unusual.
00:30:57So I'll give you props for that and it's a yes from you, Olivia.
00:31:00Thank you so much.
00:31:00Yeah, that arrangement was insane.
00:31:01Yes, beautiful.
00:31:02Three yeses.
00:31:04Okay, well we'll see you at the end of the day and we'll find out if you've done enough to
00:31:07get yourself a golden ticket.
00:31:09See what happens.
00:31:10Thank you guys so much.
00:31:11Stand by.
00:31:12You're through this part though.
00:31:13Well done.
00:31:14Thank you so much.
00:31:15Well done.
00:31:16Bye.
00:31:16Bye bye.
00:31:24I got three yeses.
00:31:35It does actually terrify me to see what goes on, you know.
00:31:38You already know it's there.
00:31:40So to keep the communication lines open as Otto gets older, like to make sure he knows he can go
00:31:46to you at any time.
00:31:47Any time.
00:31:48That's the key.
00:31:49Yeah, I agree.
00:31:50Communication is cool.
00:31:52I feel like I have to have a toasted sandwich or something to get over myself.
00:31:56Coming up, with the judges on the hunt for true originality.
00:32:01Before I know anything about you, I'm just going to say Katy Perry.
00:32:04Yes, I am actually Katy Perry.
00:32:05One audition stops them in their tracks.
00:32:08It was almost like I was in a trance.
00:32:10I've not heard that voice before.
00:32:13But next.
00:32:14Have fun in there.
00:32:16Can this South Australian hopeful, with a secret connection to Marsha.
00:32:22Really?
00:32:23Yes.
00:32:24That was unexpected.
00:32:26Hold his nerve under pressure.
00:32:29Okay.
00:32:30When you're ready, mate.
00:32:31No hurry.
00:32:46There are loads of singers here today but the judges aren't just looking for a singer, they are looking for
00:32:51an idol.
00:32:51With Olivia, Cody and Wanwoo already in the waiting room, there are still plenty of singers in the queue waiting
00:32:59for their shot.
00:33:02Hello.
00:33:03Hello, how are you?
00:33:04Good, thank you.
00:33:05What's your name?
00:33:06Nicholas Song.
00:33:06Where have you come from today?
00:33:08Um, Galwa, South Australia.
00:33:10Beautiful part of the world.
00:33:18I'm Nicholas.
00:33:20I'm 19.
00:33:20I started singing about 11 months ago.
00:33:23We went to a karaoke place and just got up there and sang.
00:33:27Mum recorded me.
00:33:28That's your first time performing live, wasn't it?
00:33:30It was.
00:33:30Yeah.
00:33:31Posted on TikTok, not really thinking much of it, just thought it was another video.
00:33:34And it just went viral.
00:33:35It just went insane.
00:33:36It got like 1.2 million views and just, I don't know, it just went crazy.
00:33:41Oh, well, that was the girls loved it.
00:33:42Yeah, but girls were always looking.
00:33:45He gets a lot of attention, but it doesn't go to his head.
00:33:48He gets embarrassed, actually.
00:33:50You know, he goes bright red.
00:33:53There you go.
00:33:55That was you singing.
00:33:56I know.
00:33:56Yeah.
00:34:01Never really expected to get that big.
00:34:03I just sort of post for the love of music.
00:34:06I just feel like I'm ready for something else.
00:34:09You know, in Australian Idol's that next thing.
00:34:11Feeling all right?
00:34:11Yeah, I'm feeling amazing.
00:34:12Good, good, good.
00:34:13You guys feeling all right?
00:34:14Yes.
00:34:15Yes?
00:34:16Probably more nervous than him.
00:34:18Dad, got any advice before he goes in there?
00:34:20Oh, just be yourself and you'll do great.
00:34:23All right, you ready?
00:34:25Yep.
00:34:25Have fun in there.
00:34:27Oh, thank you.
00:34:39Hi.
00:34:40Hello.
00:34:42Hey guys, how are you?
00:34:44How are you?
00:34:44How are you?
00:34:45What is your name and where are you from?
00:34:47I'm Nicholas Storm.
00:34:48I'm 19.
00:34:49I'm from Goula, South Australia.
00:34:51And how many people are in that town?
00:34:53Um, roughly like maybe 2,000.
00:34:56Oh, wow.
00:34:57Okay.
00:34:58Wow.
00:34:58So if it's a tiny, quaint little town, is there places to perform?
00:35:02Um, I've done a couple gigs.
00:35:04I did one for an indoor plants place.
00:35:07They're very character building those sort of gigs.
00:35:09Yeah.
00:35:09I had a feel for them myself.
00:35:11Very humbling because there was no one there.
00:35:13No one at all?
00:35:14Yeah, no, not one person.
00:35:15There was just plastic plants there and no human beings.
00:35:18Is that what you're saying?
00:35:19Pretty similar.
00:35:22You know what?
00:35:22But I admire that you played the gig regardless.
00:35:25When you think about it, it's practice.
00:35:27Yeah, exactly.
00:35:28So was there any other, any other gigs?
00:35:31So basically mum recorded me doing karaoke at the RSL one time and it blew up on TikTok.
00:35:37Oh, really?
00:35:38Yeah.
00:35:38Oh my God.
00:35:39What were you singing?
00:35:41Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes.
00:35:43Oh, cool.
00:35:44Nice.
00:35:45Wow.
00:35:46Okay.
00:35:46What are you going to do today?
00:35:47I'm singing Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes.
00:35:49Well, he's got the one trick.
00:35:50Hey, why not?
00:35:51If it works for you, do it.
00:35:53Can I just ask quickly, like why Australian Idol?
00:35:56So my dad, he was on Australian Idol.
00:36:01You were his judge.
00:36:03Really?
00:36:08What we want is someone who is an individual.
00:36:11He's already one Michael Jackson, right?
00:36:16What happened?
00:36:18He just got three no's.
00:36:20No.
00:36:20Oh no, he wasn't.
00:36:22No.
00:36:22So you're here to redeem the family name?
00:36:25Yeah.
00:36:25Represent.
00:36:26Okay, Nicholas.
00:36:27Let's see.
00:36:29Nicholas's version of Shawn Mendes.
00:36:35When you're ready, mate.
00:36:36Now, Harry.
00:37:00When you're ready, mate.
00:37:01It's not right for you.
00:37:03It's not right for you.
00:37:04And you can tell me if I'm off, but I see it on your face.
00:37:07When you say that he's the one that you want.
00:37:10Now you're spending all this time in this wrong situation.
00:37:13Anytime you want it to stop.
00:37:15I know I can treat you better than he can.
00:37:21And any girl like you deserves a gentleman.
00:37:26Tell me why I'll be wasting time and I'm wasting crap.
00:37:30And you should be with me instead.
00:37:32I know I can treat you better.
00:37:37Better than he can.
00:37:42Better than he can.
00:37:49Promise I'll never let you down.
00:38:02You know, Nicholas, I have a couple things I want to say to you and take all this on board,
00:38:08okay?
00:38:09Mm-hmm.
00:38:10We're here for you.
00:38:12You went bright red because you're so nervous.
00:38:16Yeah.
00:38:16But I totally get that.
00:38:17But listen.
00:38:18Take your time because we want to hear you.
00:38:21And when you're singing, all the girls are thinking, oh, he's singing to me.
00:38:25Okay?
00:38:26So you take your time.
00:38:27Thank you so much.
00:38:27Yeah, I agree with Marsha.
00:38:29It was not a flawless audition because of the nerves.
00:38:36Obviously, I can tell that you haven't performed that much because of the dynamics
00:38:40and even your mic control and your guitar playing and everything.
00:38:45I couldn't really hear your voice shine that much.
00:38:50Do you know what I mean?
00:38:51Yeah, yeah, 100%.
00:38:52I don't know if it showcased you in the best light.
00:39:01I would love to see you even perform without the guitar.
00:39:05Yeah, of course.
00:39:11I know I can treat you better than he can.
00:39:18And any girl like you deserves a gentleman.
00:39:23Tell me why I'll be wasting time and I'm wasting crap and you should be with me instead.
00:39:31I know I can treat you better.
00:39:36Better than he can.
00:39:39That was so much better.
00:39:41Yes, it was.
00:39:41Oh, my God.
00:39:42Only thinking of one thing makes a big difference, right?
00:39:44Totally.
00:39:46I like your face.
00:39:48I like your attitude.
00:39:50I like that you're a young man who's singing pop songs.
00:39:54I think people would eat you up for breakfast.
00:39:56I think you would do great here.
00:39:58Okay, well, I'm going to start off the voting and it's a yes from me.
00:40:03Amy, is that a yes or no?
00:40:09It's a yes from me.
00:40:11Two yeses.
00:40:13It's a yes from me.
00:40:15Thank you guys so much.
00:40:17Next time we see you, we'll be later this arvo with the golden ticket.
00:40:22Those that get the golden ticket get to go through to the next round.
00:40:25There's only 30.
00:40:26Yeah.
00:40:26There's not many.
00:40:27Not many.
00:40:27It's going to be tough.
00:40:30Good luck.
00:40:31I appreciate it.
00:40:32You've done it.
00:40:33Thank you so much.
00:40:33Well done, Nicholas.
00:40:34Have a good afternoon.
00:40:37He was really likeable, but limited golden tickets.
00:40:42Absolutely.
00:40:42Let's see what happens.
00:40:43We'll see how that plays out.
00:40:47Holy.
00:40:54Nah.
00:40:55Oh, no.
00:40:56I'm joking.
00:40:57I'm joking.
00:40:57I'm joking.
00:40:58I've got to see you.
00:40:59Oh, you're welcome.
00:41:04Oh, you're welcome.
00:41:05Oh, you're welcome.
00:41:06Oh, you're welcome.
00:41:06I knew it.
00:41:11Yeah, what do you think?
00:41:12He's the only other guy besides you.
00:41:14It's honestly like strange seeing like another young guy that sings.
00:41:18Because I'm just like from this place where like I'm not the only young guy that sings.
00:41:21So it's cool.
00:41:23Can't wait to meet him.
00:41:24I suppose.
00:41:24It's a little bit of friendly fear.
00:41:26It's a little bit of friendly fear.
00:41:26Yeah, really compensation.
00:41:29Here we go.
00:41:30Hello.
00:41:32Hello.
00:41:32Justin Liebershaw Mendes.
00:41:34I'm Nicholas.
00:41:35What's your name?
00:41:35One Woo.
00:41:36One Woo.
00:41:37Yeah.
00:41:37Cody.
00:41:39Cody is eyeing off Nicholas, another young bloke with a guitar.
00:41:42And you can just see in his mind.
00:41:44He's like, this is my main rival.
00:41:48Damn.
00:41:49That was cool.
00:41:50It's making me.
00:41:51I can't look at it.
00:41:51I'll get nervous.
00:41:55The Idol Audition Room sees hundreds of different people come through its doors.
00:41:59However, sometimes they seem all too familiar.
00:42:03Every season we meet these singers that are chasing greatness.
00:42:06But really, they're just executing someone else's sound.
00:42:10Before I know anything about you, I'm just going to say Katy Perry.
00:42:13Yes, I am actually Katy Perry.
00:42:15What's the point of copying somebody else?
00:42:18Cause baby, you're a firework.
00:42:22Come on, let your colours burst.
00:42:25You committed.
00:42:26You executed.
00:42:27You did it with passion.
00:42:29Is it good enough?
00:42:30No.
00:42:31You're no more than a tribute act.
00:42:33And we don't want that.
00:42:34We want someone who's actually an original.
00:42:36Cause this is trailer, trailer night.
00:42:41There ain't no second chance against the teams with the body ice girl.
00:42:45That was a good time.
00:42:47Is it Idol winning?
00:42:48No.
00:42:50You need to be your own star.
00:42:52Underneath your clouds, there's an end in the story.
00:43:15Shakira was the bomb.
00:43:21It still is.
00:43:22Shakira.
00:43:23Mm-hmm.
00:43:24Shake that rattle of gold.
00:43:25Next, please.
00:43:28Our next performer of the day is hoping to prove she is one of a kind with her personal twist
00:43:34on a pop classic.
00:43:35I was born in South India.
00:43:39I speak Tamil at home.
00:43:42Honestly, one of the reasons that I'm so connected to my language and my culture would be music.
00:43:49I grew up actually learning Carnatic music, which is South Indian classical music.
00:43:55I love to blend Carnatic music with Western music.
00:43:59I want to show through like blending both cultures and everything.
00:44:03I hope that also educates some future generations of what Indian culture is.
00:44:08I wanted to do Australian Idol because I wanted to showcase my culture and my background through my singing.
00:44:19Oh, and who we got next?
00:44:22Oh, hi.
00:44:24Wow.
00:44:25Don't you look beautiful.
00:44:26Thank you so much.
00:44:27So do you guys.
00:44:28What's your name?
00:44:29My name is Uma Maheshroy, but you can call me Uma.
00:44:32Uma Maheshroy.
00:44:33Oh, I love that.
00:44:34Where do you live?
00:44:35I live in Melbourne.
00:44:36South East.
00:44:37Yeah.
00:44:38Tell us about yourself.
00:44:39I was born actually in India, in Tanjawur.
00:44:43And I grew up actually learning Carnatic music, which is South Indian classical music.
00:44:49Yes.
00:44:49Wow.
00:44:50Oh, wow.
00:44:50What are you going to perform?
00:44:52I'm going to be singing Teenage Dream by Katy Perry.
00:44:56Oh, yeah.
00:44:57With a bit of a twist.
00:44:58Okay.
00:44:59Yeah.
00:44:59That's a good thing.
00:45:00Yeah.
00:45:02I'm going to incorporate a bit of my style into it.
00:45:05Interesting.
00:45:06Very interesting.
00:45:07Good luck when you're ready.
00:45:08Good luck, Uma.
00:45:08Ya-
00:45:09Good luck.
00:45:20Do you think you are?
00:45:22Yes.
00:45:22Good luck.
00:45:26Good luck.
00:45:26That's right.
00:45:27Rod entscheid up he says hi.
00:45:28Good luck.
00:45:29It kind of hasotted?
00:45:29Yeah, do you remind me that?
00:45:30All those of us I'm positive it,
00:45:43Every February, you'll be the valentine, valentine
00:45:51Let's go all the way tonight
00:45:55No regrets, just love
00:45:59We can dance until we die
00:46:03You and I will be young forever
00:46:08You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
00:46:14The way you turn me on
00:46:16I can't sleep, let's run away
00:46:19And don't ever look back
00:46:21Don't ever look back
00:46:24Say this, say this, turn it off
00:46:26I'm all good, say this, turn it off
00:46:28Oh my gosh, in the dialect
00:46:31Yes, I love it
00:46:48That was a very interesting blend
00:46:51Thank you
00:46:51You got a very high voice when you were singing like Katie
00:46:54But when you go into your own scale, that's really cool
00:46:58I want to be careful in that
00:46:59Just thinking like
00:47:01It was such a cool blend
00:47:06But it's really tough
00:47:09Like we honestly have got
00:47:12Some insane performers
00:47:15But nothing like you
00:47:17Yeah, I know
00:47:18Nothing like you
00:47:20And what style is that called?
00:47:22Carnatic
00:47:23Well, it's fantastic
00:47:24Thank you
00:47:25It was almost like I was in a trance
00:47:27You sit so well in that place
00:47:30Thank you
00:47:30Maybe you should have done the whole song in your own style
00:47:34Because I think when you were singing in English
00:47:36It was weak
00:47:38And when you were doing your own thing
00:47:40It was fabulous
00:47:43I'll be honest
00:47:43Right now
00:47:44If you did that
00:47:45If we just took like 50% of that
00:47:49It wasn't really up there
00:47:51So just me personally
00:47:53I'm just going to say no
00:47:55I think one of the best things about Australian Idol
00:47:58Is when people walk in and they show who they are
00:48:02We have people come in here and mimic people
00:48:04But their voice, you know
00:48:06I've not heard that voice before
00:48:08You're unique
00:48:09So for me, it's a yes
00:48:12Because we've not had anybody like you
00:48:14Thank you
00:48:15Thank you so much
00:48:16What are you thinking, Kyle?
00:48:19So, if this is how you
00:48:21If you progress through
00:48:22If
00:48:24I would bolster the English singing with
00:48:28Your twist on every song
00:48:30Every time
00:48:31Would you be game enough to do that?
00:48:33Yeah, of course
00:48:34I think that's what I came here to do
00:48:36Yeah
00:48:36I think that's her superpower
00:48:37Really
00:48:38I think you are
00:48:39Yes
00:48:40There's something very
00:48:43Very interesting about you
00:48:47I'm going to say yes
00:48:48Thank you so much
00:48:50Thank you
00:48:51Thank you
00:48:51Thank you so much
00:48:52We'll see you this afternoon
00:48:53You'll either get a golden ticket or you won't
00:48:55Thank you so much
00:48:56Okay, thank you, Uma
00:48:56Bye-bye
00:48:57Thank you, Uma
00:49:02Good job
00:49:02Thank you
00:49:03Oh my God
00:49:04You smashed it
00:49:04Thank you
00:49:05Wow
00:49:07That's so seamless
00:49:08That was incredible
00:49:09Thank you
00:49:09So go and celebrate
00:49:10Thank you
00:49:11Go and I support
00:49:12That was amazing
00:49:12Bye, guys
00:49:14Nice to meet you
00:49:17Up next
00:49:18A mysterious performer
00:49:20Takes the judges by surprise
00:49:22We go from having these like hyper pop
00:49:24Big voices
00:49:25And that was just such a
00:49:27Just
00:49:28You're just such a different artist
00:49:29But will it be enough?
00:49:31I'm not sure if it's there just yet
00:49:35And still to come
00:49:36Amy heads deep into regional Australia
00:49:41To put one country boy
00:49:43Would you be interested in turning this performance into a full-blown audition?
00:49:48Through his paces
00:49:50Here, now
00:49:50Give it up for Riley
00:49:53And later
00:49:54Cody and Nicholas go head-to-head for a golden ticket
00:50:12As a gruelling day of auditions nears the end
00:50:15And fatigue sets in
00:50:17The judges are taking a moment to find some zen
00:50:27It's the new me
00:50:29Calming
00:50:29Relaxing
00:50:30Deep breaths in
00:50:33Deep breaths in
00:50:34Exhale
00:50:36And you're under the water with the whales
00:50:44Oh yeah
00:50:45As that energy slowly makes its way out of your ass canal
00:50:55And exhale
00:50:58Okay, I'm feeling zen now
00:51:00Let's bring in the next singer before things get ugly
00:51:03I've got a good feeling about the next audition
00:51:05I really hope they don't let me down
00:51:07Well, let's see what magic walks through the door
00:51:09Because she's got this ESP thing
00:51:16Hello
00:51:16Hi
00:51:18Tell us about yourself
00:51:20My name's Jazz
00:51:21I'm 23 and I'm from the Sunshine Coast
00:51:24Barefoot and all
00:51:25Yeah
00:51:25I love that
00:51:26You know when I record in the studio
00:51:27I always sing Barefooted to be grounded
00:51:29100%
00:51:30Shoes aren't not really my thing
00:51:32Shoes are not really my thing
00:51:34No
00:51:35I like you already
00:51:36Thank you
00:51:36Cheers
00:51:37Okay, so
00:51:38What brings you to Australian Idol?
00:51:40Well, in all honesty
00:51:42I actually went and had a psych reading
00:51:44Wow
00:51:45What was the outcome?
00:51:46Well, she was like
00:51:47I'm getting the Australian Idol
00:51:49She's like
00:51:49Do you watch the show?
00:51:50And I was like
00:51:50Well, I mean
00:51:51I have
00:51:52Very specific
00:51:52But I am a singer
00:51:53And she was like
00:51:54She kind of just like
00:51:55Took a little moment
00:51:56She was like
00:51:56They're really telling me
00:51:57That you should consider
00:51:59Wow
00:52:0020 odd years ago
00:52:01My psychic said
00:52:02You're going to move into TV
00:52:04You'll still do the radio
00:52:05And I was like
00:52:05I'm not interested
00:52:06In being a TV guy
00:52:07I've got no interest
00:52:08And they said
00:52:10They see me on a show
00:52:11Where people are singing
00:52:12And there's people behind
00:52:13Booing and clapping
00:52:15And this show didn't even exist then
00:52:17Yeah, wow
00:52:17And I was just
00:52:18I just dismissed it as rubbish
00:52:19Yeah, I did the same thing
00:52:20And here we all are
00:52:21Yeah, exactly
00:52:23They're signs
00:52:23Yeah
00:52:24So what are you going to perform?
00:52:27Killing me softly
00:52:28Oh, sweet
00:52:29I love this song
00:52:30Me too, me too
00:52:31Okay, try not to destroy it
00:52:33When you're ready
00:52:35Beautiful guitar, by the way
00:52:36Thank you
00:52:37Her name's Zen
00:52:38Like that already, yeah
00:52:40Please, you know
00:52:41Perform when you're ready
00:52:43Okay
00:52:43Good luck, honey
00:53:19Such a different take to the actual song
00:53:21I love her
00:53:21I pray that he would finish
00:53:25But he just kept right on
00:53:30Strumming my pen with his fingers
00:53:35He was singing my life with his words
00:53:42Killing me softly
00:53:47Killing me softly
00:53:49Killing me softly
00:53:49With his song
00:53:53Telling my whole life
00:53:57With his words
00:53:59Killing me softly
00:54:02To live with his song
00:54:16Chas, you sexy little thing
00:54:19Yeah
00:54:20Wow
00:54:21They're so sexy
00:54:23And so laid back
00:54:24Thank you
00:54:25I love what you just did
00:54:27And you and Zen
00:54:28Are a great
00:54:29Thank you
00:54:30Match together
00:54:30Thank you so much
00:54:31I mean, really
00:54:32That was beautiful girlfriend
00:54:34So yes from me
00:54:36Thank you
00:54:37Wow
00:54:37I mean, it's so different for us
00:54:41Because it's like
00:54:41We go from having these
00:54:42Like hyper-pop
00:54:43Or big voices
00:54:44And that was just such a
00:54:46Just
00:54:47You're just such a different artist
00:54:49Do you think you could take this out?
00:54:51Do you think you could be
00:54:52The next Australian Idol?
00:54:55Honestly
00:54:55I do
00:54:57Yeah
00:55:01I'm not sure if it's there just yet
00:55:06Um
00:55:08Kyle
00:55:09Well
00:55:10What do you think?
00:55:12You just used that guitar
00:55:14So sparingly
00:55:16But the main instrument
00:55:18Was your voice
00:55:19And that
00:55:20The feeling and everything
00:55:22I was dripping out of you
00:55:23Thank you
00:55:23Was excellent
00:55:24Thank you
00:55:26So I'm going to say
00:55:27Say yes
00:55:29You've got two yeses
00:55:31Thank you guys so much
00:55:33Look
00:55:34For what it's worth
00:55:35You're already in
00:55:35Okay
00:55:36So you don't need me
00:55:37But
00:55:37Hopefully you will
00:55:40Earn yourself one of these golden tickets
00:55:42Thank you
00:55:43Well done
00:55:43Thank you
00:55:44See you soon
00:55:45What a joy
00:55:45Thanks Jazz
00:55:46Thank you ma'am
00:55:49She just sucked us in
00:55:51Yeah
00:55:51To the performance
00:55:52I love you
00:55:53Maybe she cast a spell on us
00:55:55Maybe she did hocus pocus
00:55:58After the break
00:56:00Oh my
00:56:01With six now in the waiting room
00:56:05Amy goes deep into regional Queensland
00:56:08I'm heading to the Gympie Muster
00:56:12Could Amy's discovery change everything?
00:56:16Give it up for Riley
00:56:20Come on
00:56:21Woo
00:56:24As hopefuls
00:56:25Wanwoo
00:56:26Olivia
00:56:27And Uma
00:56:28Go head to head
00:56:29We just have two tickets
00:56:31To give out
00:56:33And the judges
00:56:34Struggle to decide
00:56:36You know
00:56:36I've kind of changed
00:56:38My mind about it
00:56:39Between talented singers
00:56:41Cody
00:56:41And Nicholas
00:56:42I've got to be honest
00:56:44These decisions are heartbreaking
00:56:55She wrote my tent
00:56:59Only
00:57:00I hate camping
00:57:05So I am in country Queensland
00:57:07And I'm heading to the Gympie Muster
00:57:09Not just any Gympie Muster
00:57:11My very first experience
00:57:14At the Gympie Muster
00:57:16But before the country music festival
00:57:19A quick pit stop
00:57:29Hi, how are you?
00:57:30It's great
00:57:34This is cute
00:57:36Oh, wow
00:57:38This is so fun
00:57:39As much as I really want
00:57:43These
00:57:45I'm getting apricorns
00:57:47Alright, I'm off
00:57:53Swag packed
00:57:54Amy is joining 50,000 diehard country fans
00:57:58Where she hopes to find
00:58:00A wild card amongst them
00:58:03You can see some absolute, like, legends
00:58:06You know, your Troy Casadales
00:58:08And you can find, like, up-and-comers
00:58:11In the past, country music's done pretty well
00:58:13At Idle
00:58:14And I would love to bring back
00:58:17Some country music talent
00:58:19To Idle HQ
00:58:24The Gympie Muster
00:58:25Wow
00:58:27There's some big energy here
00:58:28I like it
00:58:30This place is huge
00:58:32My mind is blown
00:58:33I just want to be a part of it
00:58:35This is great
00:58:36There are all walks of life here
00:58:39Mainly country
00:58:40But there's some
00:58:41There's some crazy outfits happening
00:58:43And I love it
00:58:45I obviously have
00:58:46A really important job to do today
00:58:48In finding talent
00:58:49And I take my role
00:58:51As a judge very seriously
00:58:52But I also want to have a good time
00:58:58The Australian country music scene
00:59:00Is on fire right now
00:59:01So I am quietly confident
00:59:03That we're going to find country artists today
00:59:08Do you come here every year?
00:59:10No, it's good
00:59:10This is my first time
00:59:12Is it?
00:59:12Oh, good
00:59:13You want to be the next Australian Idol?
00:59:15Yes
00:59:15Well, you're about 10 years off
00:59:17You look like you could hold a chin
00:59:18No?
00:59:19No
00:59:21Yes
00:59:21That's who we want
00:59:22That's the next Australian Idol, guys
00:59:24Right there
00:59:26Let's keep looking
00:59:28First day talking about our dreams
00:59:32Stuck in
00:59:32Demy
00:59:33G'day
00:59:34Wearing bootcut jeans
00:59:39Okay, so he's got a guitar
00:59:42G'day
00:59:43What do we have here?
00:59:45I'm Riley
00:59:46How are you?
00:59:46Hi, good
00:59:47We're looking for the next Australian Idol
00:59:49No pressure
00:59:50Exactly
00:59:52How long have you been playing music?
00:59:55Since I was 8, I reckon
00:59:56How old are you now?
00:59:5723 now
00:59:58Okay
01:00:00Grew up on the farm my whole life
01:00:02The property is a cattle and sheep station
01:00:04My parents are still there
01:00:06I think Dad would like me to take over the farm
01:00:09But he's happy for me to chase another dream
01:00:11There's always a chance to go back there one day
01:00:13I love country music
01:00:14The storytelling, I think, is a big thing
01:00:17Country music is in my blood
01:00:18It's unavoidable, for sure
01:00:21You're welcome
01:00:24And you're serious about it now?
01:00:26It's been pretty good
01:00:27A few opportunities
01:00:27But, like, I haven't released any music yet
01:00:29I'm just writing
01:00:30So you write music as well?
01:00:32Riley, you just became very interesting
01:00:36You're about to play
01:00:37So do you want to audition for Australian Idol?
01:00:40Today?
01:00:41I can't believe Amy Shark's thrown me in the deep end
01:00:44And I'll audition today
01:00:45I'll see you soon
01:00:46Will do
01:00:47Easy as
01:00:49That's crazy
01:00:52Ladies and gentlemen
01:00:54Please welcome to the ball
01:00:55We're multi-flightless selling
01:00:57Aria award-winning
01:00:58Judgment Australian Idol
01:00:59Amy Shark
01:01:01What's up?
01:01:03How is everyone?
01:01:05My name is Amy Shark
01:01:07And this is my very first
01:01:08Gympie Musto
01:01:09So, are you guys okay
01:01:11If I take over your afternoon
01:01:13And turn this into an official
01:01:14Australian Idol audition?
01:01:19Alright, no pressure, Riley
01:01:21No pressure
01:01:22Everyone, please
01:01:23Give it up for Riley
01:01:30How are we doing, Gympie Master?
01:01:33Come on!
01:01:33Woo!
01:01:35My name is Riley Ziski
01:01:36I'm 23 and I'm from a long-ranging Queensland
01:01:39Oh, I like him already
01:01:41Oh, I like him already
01:01:51I'm running down the road
01:01:53Trying to loosen my load
01:01:54I get seven women on my mind
01:01:57For the one who owned me too
01:02:00The one who stole me once
01:02:02And she's a friend of mine
01:02:04Well, take it easy
01:02:07Take it easy
01:02:11Oh, don't let the sound in your own wheels
01:02:15Drive you crazy
01:02:19Lighten up while you still can
01:02:22Don't even try to understand
01:02:25This final place to make your stand
01:02:28Take it easy
01:02:32Oh, we gotta take it easy
01:02:41Thanks so much
01:02:42Woo-hoo!
01:02:43I was pretty locked in, to be honest
01:02:44Just wanted to get the song right
01:02:45And focus on that
01:02:46Oh, thank you so much
01:02:48This is great
01:02:49I just wanted to do well
01:02:51And I think I did that
01:02:52How do you think that went?
01:02:54I reckon it went bloody unreal
01:02:55What do you guys reckon?
01:02:59The pros of Riley's performance
01:03:01Are that he has a look
01:03:03He's confident
01:03:04He's a solid guitar player
01:03:08But was it a perfect performance?
01:03:11No
01:03:14I don't know if I should risk it
01:03:18Hmm
01:03:20Okay
01:03:22It's
01:03:23Idol's hard, man
01:03:24It's stressful
01:03:25It's like
01:03:26It's fast-paced
01:03:28Lot of cameras
01:03:29Lot of lights
01:03:31What do you guys think?
01:03:39Well, I think
01:03:43I would like to
01:03:44Take you back to Idol headquarters
01:03:47To meet Kyle and Marsha
01:03:49Is that right?
01:03:50Thank you
01:03:54Yeah, well, I've impressed Amy
01:03:55But I've got to impress Marsha and Kyle
01:03:57And Kyle's also not the easiest judge to impress
01:04:00So there's still work to do
01:04:03Give it up for Riley, everyone
01:04:04You'll be able to see him on the talent
01:04:08Next
01:04:09With talent stronger than ever
01:04:11Which of these seven singers will receive a golden ticket?
01:04:16I want it so bad
01:04:17As Nicholas and Cody battle it out
01:04:20Whose idol dream
01:04:22The golden ticket is
01:04:24Gonna go to
01:04:26Is over
01:04:37Howdy, people
01:04:38What's going on?
01:04:39How are you?
01:04:41It's been a huge day at Idol HQ
01:04:43With amazing talent taking the stage
01:04:46But nerves are ramping up
01:04:48As the judges are about to announce
01:04:50Who will be making it
01:04:51Into this year's top 30
01:04:54The judges have been presented
01:04:56With some incredible talent
01:04:57From across Australia
01:04:59And have already given out
01:05:0112 golden tickets
01:05:03To this year's top 30
01:05:05There's so many, like, amazing singers
01:05:06I'm actually scared for this competition
01:05:08Yeah, it's a pretty tough competition
01:05:10After watching everyone
01:05:12In the waiting room
01:05:13I was like
01:05:14Oh my lordy lord
01:05:15The talent is talenting
01:05:18We've all got different styles
01:05:20It could go any way
01:05:21So I'm just manifesting
01:05:23This golden ticket
01:05:24Come to mama
01:05:25I want it so bad
01:05:28And now it's time for the judges to decide
01:05:31Who is going to be joining them tonight?
01:05:35This is going to be difficult
01:05:37Because this is full of talent
01:05:39They're all good
01:05:40I'm nervous
01:05:41Oh, he's fabulous
01:05:46And this girl's something very different
01:05:49This is my guy, Riley
01:05:51From the Gympie Master
01:05:52Okay, yes, he's great
01:05:55So effortless
01:05:57So how on earth
01:05:59Are we going to choose?
01:06:00This is going to be a tough one
01:06:02Bring them in, please
01:06:05First up to face the judges
01:06:07Is Sunshine Coast singer, Jazz
01:06:09And country singing cattle farmer, Riley
01:06:21Hey, you two
01:06:22Howdy, howdy
01:06:23Oh, here we go
01:06:24Hi, hey
01:06:25The hat-wearing guitarists
01:06:27That's me
01:06:28Jazz
01:06:28Sang Killing Me Softly
01:06:30Beautiful job too, by the way, Jazz
01:06:33Beautiful
01:06:33And you guys haven't met Riley
01:06:34But Riley and I met at the Gympie Master
01:06:37Oh, yes, we've seen the video
01:06:38Yes
01:06:38You did great
01:06:40Thank you, my man
01:06:40Appreciate that
01:06:41Okay
01:06:43So there's obviously two of you here
01:06:46One ticket
01:06:47Both of you have a lot going on
01:06:50It was probably one of the toughest decisions
01:06:53That we've had to make
01:06:54Because you're both so different
01:06:55For very special reasons
01:06:57Yeah
01:06:58But we need to find people
01:07:01Who are ready for this intensity
01:07:03So
01:07:04The singer
01:07:06Receiving the
01:07:07Golden ticket
01:07:10We have
01:07:12Decided to go with
01:07:19Riley
01:07:22Jazz, thank you so much
01:07:23Appreciate it
01:07:24Bless
01:07:24Thank you so much
01:07:25Hopefully we run into you again
01:07:28Riley
01:07:29You're not going anywhere
01:07:30Come and get your golden ticket, my friend
01:07:32Amen
01:07:32Well done, buddy
01:07:33Thank you
01:07:33Gympie Master one day
01:07:35Idol top 30 stage the next
01:07:37That's quite the climb
01:07:38It is a big climb
01:07:39I'm ready to battle it out
01:07:40Grateful for the opportunity
01:07:41And I will definitely not be wasting it
01:07:43That's for sure
01:07:43Make sure you bring it, Riley
01:07:45Okay
01:07:45You're representing me too
01:07:46Go and enjoy
01:07:47Congratulations, buddy
01:07:48Thank you, man
01:07:49Thanks, Riley
01:07:50Thank you
01:07:51I like him
01:07:52He's cool, right?
01:07:53He's got a nice vibe
01:07:54Best in the less clothes
01:07:56But a great vibe
01:07:57I see a golden chicken
01:08:00How good
01:08:01How good
01:08:02Congratulations, buddy
01:08:03Thank you so much
01:08:04A little bit closer to the goal
01:08:05Playing music one day
01:08:06So I'm certainly grateful for getting through
01:08:08How are you going to celebrate?
01:08:10Some sandwiches
01:08:10And maybe a cheeky water
01:08:12Yeah
01:08:12Cheeky water that makes you feel happy
01:08:15Time to celebrate
01:08:15Alright
01:08:16Thank you so much
01:08:16Congratulations, buddy
01:08:18Top 30, baby
01:08:19Let's go
01:08:23Up next to face the judges
01:08:25Are three talented female vocalists
01:08:28Soul singer Wanwoo
01:08:30Kanatic performer Uma
01:08:32And cheerleader Olivia
01:08:34Who each brought a unique twist
01:08:37To their audition
01:08:56It's so nerve-wracking
01:08:58Just waiting to go in there
01:08:59Facing the judges again
01:09:01I think I do bring something unique
01:09:03And I hope that I stay in the competition
01:09:06So that I can keep performing for Australia
01:09:08And, you know, showing them more of my culture
01:09:12To come as far as I have
01:09:14Is life-changing for me
01:09:15And to just get the golden ticket in my hands
01:09:17That would mean the absolute world
01:09:21You ready, ladies?
01:09:22Good luck
01:09:22Thank you
01:09:30Yeah, the girls
01:09:31Yeah, the girls indeed
01:09:33Hi, ladies
01:09:34Hello
01:09:35Welcome back
01:09:36Thank you
01:09:37Thank you
01:09:37Thank you
01:09:38Alright, we have one
01:09:39Woo!
01:09:40Yes, we do
01:09:41Uma and Olivia
01:09:43All of you did interesting
01:09:45Different versions of songs
01:09:47We all know
01:09:48You put your artistry forward
01:09:50And now we've got the tough decision
01:09:52Of deciding who's getting a golden ticket
01:09:54And who's not
01:09:56There's three of you standing here
01:10:01But we just have two tickets to give out
01:10:04And the first ticket goes to
01:10:07And the first ticket goes to
01:10:19One woo
01:10:29Congratulations, come and graduate for your golden ticket
01:10:31I get to hold it?
01:10:33Yeah
01:10:33It's yours
01:10:34It's yours, hold it
01:10:35It's yours, girlfriend
01:10:36It's yours
01:10:37It's yours
01:11:02It's yours
01:11:03And I'm just
01:11:03Oh, centre
01:11:05Congratulations
01:11:06And welcome to the top
01:11:08Thank you
01:11:08Thank you
01:11:08Thank you
01:11:09Thank you
01:11:09Thank you
01:11:10Woo!
01:11:11Okay, two of you left
01:11:13Uma and Olivia
01:11:16This is the tough bit
01:11:17It's really tough this year
01:11:18Not just for you contestants
01:11:20But for us judges
01:11:21Because really I'd love to put you both through
01:11:24But we can only give one ticket out
01:11:29The one ticket
01:11:34Is going to be awarded to
01:11:44Our cheerleader, Olivia
01:11:47Congratulations, Olivia
01:11:49Hey, thank you so much, Uma
01:11:51Thank you, Uma
01:11:52You're amazing
01:11:53Keep going with everything
01:11:54Keep being you, darling
01:11:56Thank you
01:11:56Thank you so much
01:11:57Waiting for you
01:11:58Golden ticket
01:11:59Oh my gosh
01:12:02You okay?
01:12:04Did you think you weren't going to get it?
01:12:05You panicked
01:12:06A little bit
01:12:06But I doubt myself
01:12:07When it comes to certain things like this
01:12:09Because I started singing last year
01:12:11Hey, that just means that you're real good
01:12:14Thank you so much
01:12:15Now go and celebrate
01:12:16Go and celebrate
01:12:16Thank you so much
01:12:17You're welcome
01:12:17You're welcome
01:12:18Well done
01:12:18Oh, she's nice
01:12:19Well done
01:12:20Here she comes
01:12:28I can't believe it
01:12:29Top 30 out of all of Australia
01:12:33It's crazy
01:12:39Last up to face the judges tonight
01:12:41Is the kid from Karratha, Cody
01:12:44And small town heartthrob, Nicholas
01:12:48I know I can treat you better
01:12:52Than he can
01:12:54God, the fire and the flood
01:13:02Oh, welcome back boys
01:13:04Hi
01:13:05How are you?
01:13:06We are well
01:13:07Nicholas and Cody
01:13:08So, Nicholas, you're from Gawla
01:13:10Karratha in South Australia
01:13:12Yes
01:13:12Cody, Karratha
01:13:14Yeah, Karratha
01:13:15W.A.
01:13:16Yep
01:13:16You're both talented artists
01:13:18And I think there's an amazing future for you both
01:13:23It made it really, really difficult
01:13:26We're going to have a little chat
01:13:29Because we want to make sure we make the right decision
01:13:33You know, I kind of changed my mind about this
01:13:36Because I didn't think
01:13:37Oh
01:13:51We're going to have a little chat
01:13:54Because it's quite a tough decision with you two
01:13:57As you can imagine
01:13:59And then we'll hand out the remaining golden ticket
01:14:04So, you know, I'm
01:14:06I kind of changed my mind about this
01:14:08Because I think, you know
01:14:09Oh
01:14:10Yeah
01:14:12Really?
01:14:13Yeah
01:14:16I think we are on the same page
01:14:18On the same page?
01:14:20Mm-hmm
01:14:21Mm-hmm
01:14:25Okay
01:14:26Okay, so
01:14:30The golden ticket
01:14:33Is
01:14:34Going to go to
01:14:44Nicholas
01:14:45Welcome to the top 30
01:14:48Thank you so much
01:14:49Come and grab your golden ticket
01:14:53Congratulations
01:14:53Thank you so much, Marshall
01:14:55Well done, buddy
01:14:56Thank you, guys
01:14:56Excellent work
01:14:57Well done, Nicholas
01:14:58Congratulations
01:14:58Go and celebrate, man
01:14:59Have fun
01:15:00Thank you
01:15:00I'll see you guys soon
01:15:06Oh, my goodness
01:15:13It's amazing, man
01:15:14I've been watching this show since I was a kid
01:15:16And to be on that stage and get chosen for it
01:15:18Is such a surreal feeling
01:15:20It looks good
01:15:21Hell yeah
01:15:23I just am lost for words right now
01:15:25Congratulations
01:15:26Thank you
01:15:26Welcome to the top 30
01:15:27Thank you so much
01:15:29You know, Cody, you've come a long way, Karata's so far away
01:16:02And for that, we thank you
01:16:02Continue to continue to hone and sharpen your craft
01:16:06Because you've got something
01:16:07Yeah, for sure
01:16:08Okay
01:16:10This year, the bar is up here
01:16:16And so are you
01:16:19That's why you're also getting a golden ticket
01:16:26Guys, you're doing something to me
01:16:27You're not nice
01:16:29You've been on a pretty good show there, Cody
01:16:31Oh, so did you
01:16:36What's Dad going to say?
01:16:37I don't know what he would have said
01:16:39I think he's going to flip his lid
01:16:39This means the world to him
01:16:41Do you mind if I walk out and watch his reaction?
01:16:43That'd be great
01:16:45Let's do it
01:16:45Go on, Carl
01:16:46Come on
01:16:46You guys
01:16:47Guys, I can't believe you did this to me
01:16:49That's what we do
01:16:50We got you good, man
01:16:51We've got to have some fun in this contest
01:16:53You know what I'm saying?
01:16:54Oh, yeah
01:16:54Fun at my expense
01:16:56Bye, ladies
01:16:57Bye
01:17:02Oh, okay
01:17:03He's got a ticket
01:17:05Hey
01:17:08Someone from Carrethar got a golden ticket
01:17:10It'll make the local news
01:17:12What a champion
01:17:13He's great
01:17:14He's fantastic, bro
01:17:15Good luck
01:17:15I appreciate it
01:17:16I'll see you soon
01:17:17Thanks very much
01:17:18Nice to meet you guys
01:17:18You're welcome
01:17:19Thank you
01:17:19I'm like, wow
01:17:21This is crazy
01:17:23Well, you came a long way to get that
01:17:24And now you got it
01:17:25So get on out of here
01:17:26Go home
01:17:27Go celebrate
01:17:28Thank you very much
01:17:29Congratulations, buddy
01:17:30Thank you
01:17:32Wanwoo, Olivia, Riley, Nicholas and Cody
01:17:37Now join last night's golden ticket holders in the top 30
01:17:44You thought you'd seen it all
01:17:47Wait a minute
01:17:49Idol
01:17:50That does not happen
01:17:53Just keeps getting better
01:17:56I never do this
01:17:58Ever
01:18:02It's a pretty huge thing you did
01:18:04I don't know many people that have done that
01:18:06Which audition will turn the game on its head
01:18:10Hold on, let me pull up my flute
01:18:14Wow
01:18:16Harry Lamb, the barber from Ballarat
01:18:18It's the eye of the tiger
01:18:20It's the thrill of the fire
01:18:22I love your style
01:18:24I love you
01:18:24I'm a daughter analyst
01:18:26When I picture data analyst
01:18:27That's not what I picture
01:18:28The girl from the snowy mountains
01:18:33If the world was ending
01:18:36I wanna be next to you
01:18:44You're cheeky
01:18:45Doing this for my daughters
01:18:46I just wanna make them proud
01:18:48They're the most beautiful things in my life
01:18:50That was fantastic
01:18:52Hi honey
01:18:53Daddy did good
01:18:55The greatest season of Idol
01:18:58Will melt your heart
01:19:09Sorry, can I have a minute?
01:19:15I can't be crying on TV
01:19:17I'm supposed to be the nasty one
01:19:19You cannot miss Australian Idol Sunday
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