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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 19: Top 10 - 1
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00:00Tonight, the sound of Australia takes centre stage.
00:05Your top ten will take on an all-Aussie playlist for your votes.
00:09Homegrown hits, huge performances, how good is that?
00:13This is...
00:15Australia!
00:30G'day Australia, I'm Rikki Lee.
00:33And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:35And this crowd tonight is going off!
00:39So good.
00:40Wow!
00:41This week, your idols will have a crack at iconic Aussie bangers.
00:46From pub anthems to you, butte, chart-toppers.
00:49We're talking John Farnham, Kylie, Crowded House, Tones and I, The Kid Leroy and many more.
00:56With a line-up stacked with classics, the stakes are higher than ever as your idols fight to stay in
01:03the competition.
01:04But before we go any further, let's bring out the legends who will be calling the shots tonight.
01:08It's your Australian Idol judges!
01:18Kyle Sanderland!
01:21Marsha Himes!
01:22And Amy Shaw!
01:25Wow!
01:51Good evening, judges!
01:55Alright, so tonight, you'll see the first half of your top ten perform for your votes.
02:01And tomorrow night, the remaining five idols will hit the stage.
02:05Then, on Tuesday, we are 100% live with our top ten verdict show where one idol from each heat
02:12will go home.
02:14And remember, the judges still have a very special power.
02:17At the end of each show, after everyone has performed, they have a save to award to one lucky idol,
02:24sending them directly into the top eight by passing the public vote.
02:27And it can really shake things up.
02:30Oh, yeah.
02:30Marsha, tonight, it is all Aussie music, all night long.
02:35Yes.
02:35How cool is that?
02:36I think it's great and it sort of shows you how strong the Australian music industry is and what incredible
02:41performers we have and we are having.
02:44Amy.
02:45Yeah, 100%.
02:46Well, Amy, from thousands, we're down to just the top ten at this stage of the competition.
02:51It is about playing it safe or taking risks.
02:54What artist has ever made it by playing it safe?
02:57Absolutely.
02:57No one.
02:57I mean, Ricky has ridden a horse naked in a hold.
03:00I did do that.
03:01I did do that.
03:02Yes.
03:02Is that on YouTube?
03:03It is.
03:04There is.
03:04Yes.
03:05Yes.
03:05There's a children-friendly version and then there is a Kyle-friendly version.
03:12I think I'll just answer it with take some risks.
03:16Yeah.
03:16Yeah.
03:16Absolutely.
03:17I agree.
03:18What do you want to say?
03:19Kyle, if you were up here for Aussie Week, what song would you sing?
03:25Oh, I heard the ad where there's Farnham, there's someone singing your song.
03:30I was just like, yes, yes, yes.
03:32Every artist I heard, I was like, yes.
03:34But what about Hoodoo Gurus?
03:36It's been a while since we've heard from the Hoodoo.
03:38Only the old people.
03:39These kids are like, the what?
03:40The who?
03:41What is that?
03:42The Hoodoo Gurus.
03:43The Booboos.
03:44That's what they heard.
03:45They did.
03:46They did.
03:47All right, we'll take into the stage tonight, our 17-year-old Johnny Jukebox from Barkley
03:53W.
03:55Central Coast Landscaper Kalani.
03:58And our fabulous forklift driver Jacinta from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria.
04:04Last, our rocking barber from Ballarat, Harry.
04:08And Kesha, our singing skier from Jindaby.
04:13If you want to keep your favourite idol in the competition, simply text their name to the
04:18number on the screen.
04:20Voting is open now.
04:22Thanks to the all-new JQ, J5, EV, powering electric idol performances.
04:27You have 10 votes per phone number.
04:30You can go all in on one idol or spread them out.
04:33But it's 10 votes.
04:34Your call.
04:35Okay, well, let's kick things off for our first idol of the night from Bumbury in Western
04:41Australia.
04:42This is John.
04:53Good day, mate.
04:54It's Aussie week on Australian Idol.
04:56Let's go give it a crack.
04:57Guys, are we excited for the barbecue?
05:00Aussie, Aussie, Aussie.
05:03Having a barbie with the top 10 reminds me of this summer.
05:06Just the fun summertime vibes.
05:08Oh, top 10.
05:11Guys, that'll be excited for the barbie.
05:15How good is the snack, guys?
05:17Yeah.
05:1810 out of 10.
05:19For Aussie week this week, I will be singing none other than In the Summertime by Thirsty
05:23Mac.
05:24Hello.
05:25How's it going, man?
05:27Good.
05:28Hi, J. Good going.
05:30Good to see you.
05:32We've actually got a surprise for you.
05:36Hey, Johnny.
05:37This is Ray Thistlethwaite from the band Thirsty Merc.
05:40Very honoured that you've chosen to do this song.
05:43And, yeah, I hope you go really, really well in everything and keep up the good work.
05:49Oh, my goodness.
05:51Thirsty Merc sent me a message, a personalised message to me.
05:56Oh, it's so crazy.
05:57I don't know how to say anything.
05:59Well, he'll be watching for sure.
06:01It's so exciting, but it's definitely put a lot more pressure on me knowing he's going
06:05to be watching to nail this performance.
06:07I was just thinking the start of the song, maybe slowing it down, like, take me back to
06:15the sweet times.
06:18Like, a barbershop vibe.
06:20My version is so different to the original.
06:23It's a huge risk, so we hope Australia likes it and votes.
06:29Take...
06:30Well, let's restart that.
06:34Take, take, take...
06:36If the version of this song that I'm doing doesn't work and doesn't connect to the audience,
06:41this performance could be my last.
06:49Take me back to the sweet times, the happy nights, when everything is gonna be all right in the summertime.
07:00Baby, in the summertime, that is where I'll be.
07:18Don't have a job.
07:21Don't have a job.
07:22I never liked them.
07:24I just want to play in the sunshine.
07:30They said I was wrong.
07:34But I know better.
07:36I live my life like I'm dying.
07:43Give me a chance.
07:53Take me back to the sweet times, the happy nights, when everything is gonna be all right in the summertime.
08:04Baby, in the summertime, baby, in the summertime, and you and your five to and you next year.
08:10I don't care.
08:11I don't care.
08:12All I know is I'll meet you there in the summertime.
08:15Baby, in the summertime, baby, in the summertime, that is where I'll be.
08:25Summertime, summertime, summertime, summertime, that is where I'll be.
08:48Oh, Johnny Jukebox.
09:00I love this bloke.
09:01What a way to kick off the show, man.
09:03Far out.
09:06I love that signature high note that you do sometimes.
09:10It's just so entertaining.
09:12You're so effortless up there.
09:13We love it.
09:14It sounds like everyone loves it.
09:15The screams for you are deafening.
09:17Well done, man.
09:18That was another brilliant performance.
09:21Thank you so much.
09:23Johnny, actually, just quickly.
09:25Did I hear that you, like, missed your school dance or something tonight to be here?
09:30Yes.
09:30My school formal's on tonight, so.
09:32Oh, my God, you're formal.
09:34Yeah.
09:35Wow.
09:35That's commitment.
09:36That's commitment.
09:36What's a better place to be than here?
09:38Yeah.
09:38The best excuse as well.
09:40Really cool.
09:43Great choice on your part.
09:45Thirsty and Merck.
09:46They're fun.
09:47They're musical.
09:48And I love that you've introduced that song to an audience that don't know them.
09:52Well done, darling.
09:54Thank you so much.
09:55You're welcome, Johnny.
09:59You know what I like about you?
10:01That you're a young, wholesome, fun, just a nice energy guy.
10:06Like, you're not trying to be cool.
10:07You're not trying to be a badass.
10:09You're just a nice, likeable, fun, hugely entertaining young man.
10:13And my auntie loves you, too.
10:15And if an auntie and the young ones are loving you, you pretty much nailed it in between.
10:20Now, you're 17, right?
10:22Yes.
10:23So, those high notes, you've got about six months left before you've got to realise it.
10:26Yeah.
10:27Before you're going to be down here like this somewhere.
10:29So, just play in that area, because it does happen to all young men that their voice breaks at some
10:34stage.
10:34Just work through it, work around it, get vocal coaches.
10:37But what I saw tonight was fantastic.
10:40Thank you so much.
10:44Yeah.
10:46Johnny's going to be doing some Barry White next week.
10:49When it finally happens.
10:51Johnny Jukebox, you brought your 50s flair to an Aussie fave.
10:56How was that for you?
10:57Because we loved it.
10:59I love it so much.
11:01Like, I'm living my dream right now, and it's all coming true.
11:07It's crazy for me to think about.
11:09But thank you all so much for really getting behind me,
11:11and thank you to Australia for getting me this far.
11:14It really means so much.
11:15Oh, my.
11:19John, those high-pitched squeals in this place when you hit the stage are like nothing we have ever heard
11:27before.
11:27It's insane.
11:28How are you going with all of this extra attention?
11:31I guess I'm soaking them up because it doesn't happen that often.
11:36But I'm loving it so much.
11:38In fact, I'm really enjoying putting these young...
11:41No.
11:42Putting...
11:43What am I saying?
11:43Putting the older songs to the young people,
11:46and I think they're taking it very well.
11:48And I'm pleased just...
11:49Like, let's keep going.
11:51I've got so much more to show.
11:52So thank you all so much.
11:53What do you guys think of Johnny's performance tonight?
11:58Wow.
12:01Thanks so much, guys.
12:03Now, Johnny, up in the audience tonight,
12:04we have your support crew cheering you on.
12:07We've got your mum, Jasmine.
12:09Jasmine, it feels like just a second ago he was your average teenager,
12:13and now he is up on this stage absolutely crushing it like a superstar.
12:17How do you feel?
12:18I know.
12:19Honestly, it just felt like the other day it was our little John
12:22running around the house singing at the top of his voice
12:25and his siblings telling him to shush.
12:27And now he's Johnny Jukebox, an Australian Idol.
12:30We're just so, so proud of him.
12:33Like, every day he tells us how much he's loving this experience
12:39and everything he's learning.
12:40He's definitely not ready to go home.
12:42So please, Australia, vote for John, our friends in Adelaide,
12:47the community of Burberry.
12:48Give up my John!
12:50I love this.
12:51She's campaigning.
12:52She's going to take my job next.
12:53If you want to see John sing again next week,
12:56you have to vote.
12:58Text JOHN to 0457 500 700
13:02to make sure he secures a place in next week's show.
13:06Remember, you have 10 votes per phone voting period.
13:10Let's hear those screams again for Johnny Jukebox!
13:18Up next, Kalani, our Central Coast landscaper,
13:23is taking on a chart-topping smash hit that's considered to be one of the greatest songs of all time,
13:28with over one billion streams and counting.
13:32No pressure at all, Kalani, alright?
13:34See that and more when Idle returns after the break.
13:48Welcome back, it's Aussie week on Idle,
13:50and our top 10 are singing pure Aussie anthem for your votes.
13:54Next to hit the stage is our landscaper from the central coast of New South Wales.
13:59This is Kalani.
14:12The Australian Idle schedule is super busy.
14:16It's a very tough competition, so I don't get a lot of time to get in the water,
14:20but any chance I get, I'm there.
14:24Surfing has always been a part of who I am growing up around the beach.
14:30Whenever I'm in the ocean, I get to find a sense of clarity,
14:32which tends to help a lot when I'm on stage.
14:41After the top 12 performance, Amy did have a comment to keep surprising people.
14:45Keep trying to find those pockets and moments to almost shock us,
14:50because unfortunately, it is a competition.
14:52I don't want you to get forgotten.
14:54I agree with her.
14:55I need to show that I'm not just a one-trick pony.
14:57So this week, that is what I'll be working on.
15:00Aussie music week.
15:01Aussie music week.
15:02Yes, what's your song?
15:03Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House.
15:05It's a classic.
15:06He's got his guitar today.
15:08Got the guitar back.
15:09Yeah.
15:09All right.
15:10Add a bit of sauce.
15:11Yeah, I love it.
15:13Playing with the guitar is going to elevate my performance,
15:15because it shows that I'm not just a singer,
15:17but I can perform in other ways as well.
15:19When I watch you, you have a very calm, kind of cool exterior,
15:24but I know that you feel deeply, because I can just tell by the way that you sing.
15:29I was just like, I want to see it on his face.
15:32I think this is really a moment for you to connect, especially eye contact.
15:36I'm not just singing this song.
15:38I'm storytelling.
15:39And I hate now, don't dream it's over.
15:45I can't use the guitar as a shield to hide behind.
15:48It's very important for me to be present and connect in this performance.
15:53I think it's time to just lock in now.
15:55Yeah.
15:55Especially for you.
15:56Especially after Amy's comments as well.
15:59Definitely, yeah.
16:00Yeah, yeah.
16:00I think it's very important to keep people hooked.
16:03It's up to the public now.
16:05So I've got a show that I can do more than just stand there and sing.
16:38and I hate now.
16:42Don't dream it's over.
16:46and I hate now.
16:48When the war comes in.
16:52They'll come . . . .
17:05Now I'm torn in my car, there's a hole in the room
17:10My possessions are causing me suspicion, but there's no truth
17:17In the paper today, tells a woman of ways
17:23But she turned right over to the TV page, hey
17:27Oh, and I hate now, don't dream it's over
17:34And I hate now, when the world comes in
17:41They'll come, they'll come, to build a war between us
17:47We know that they won't win, oh
17:53And I hate now, don't dream it's over
17:59They'll come, they'll come, to build a war between us
18:06We know that they won't win
18:14Thank you so much
18:20Thanks guys, thank you
18:29You know, Uncle Lani, you've got a beautiful voice
18:33But I've not heard you open up your voice like that before
18:38And gosh, that's a nice place where you just placed it
18:41And that happens to be one of my favourite songs
18:43So, what can I say, but yeah
18:45Well done, well done
18:46Thank you so much, I appreciate that
18:48Thanks a lot
18:50Oh, Kalani, I mean, thank you for taking my feedback so seriously
18:54Yeah
18:55I wish other people would
18:55Of course
18:56What was your feedback?
18:57No, sorry
19:00You're perfect without a guitar
19:02You're perfect with a guitar
19:04You just look like you are having so much fun up there
19:07It still doesn't look like a job
19:09It just looks like this is something this guy was put on this earth to do
19:13Oh wow
19:13And I just, I just could watch you for hours
19:16And I can't wait for you to put out albums
19:18Because you just sound like heaven
19:20That was magical
19:21Oh wow, thank you so much
19:22That was so magical
19:23That means everything
19:23Thank you
19:25I had a lot of fun
19:31You little sexy bastard too
19:34I've got nothing on you, mate
19:36Up there, live up there like Harry Styles
19:38The girls, love it
19:41Great song choice
19:43Magic is the exact word I would use to describe
19:46Well done, Amy
19:47That is, it was magical
19:48And at the end, everyone was just with you there
19:52It was, it felt like I was in one of those, you know
19:54Those sort of regional churches
19:56Where everyone's singing and it's all about love
19:58I felt love
20:00I felt that was fantastic, man
20:02Amazing, mate
20:02Good luck tonight, buddy
20:03Thanks a lot
20:03Good luck
20:04Cheers
20:04Thank you
20:07Hello
20:07That was beautiful, Kalani
20:09Thank you so much
20:10Wow, massive performance
20:11The crowded house in here loved it too
20:13Didn't you?
20:14Ah, man, man
20:18So corny
20:19Nana Sue loved it too
20:21Look at her up there looking very, very proud
20:24Hi, Nana Sue
20:26Kalani, how do you feel after that performance?
20:28Look, I love that song
20:30I try and, I play that song all the time
20:32It's one of my favourites to play
20:34So, you know, I hope that that showed in that performance
20:38And yeah, I'm honoured to be able to sing that song on a show like this
20:41And give my rendition
20:42But yeah, just so much fun
20:44Love you guys
20:45And thank you all my friends and family out the back there
20:48Just for giving me an opportunity, you know, to pursue my dreams
20:53And yeah, just, it's everything
20:56So, thanks guys, love yous all
20:58Beautiful
20:58Now, Kalani, we did see in your video that you love the great Aussie pastime surfing
21:03Is it true you were named after a pro surfer?
21:06Yes, it is true
21:07It is true
21:08I was named after a Hawaiian surfer called Kalani Rob, actually
21:12Ah, old mate
21:13Yes, old mate, yeah
21:14Old mate Kalani
21:15I don't know if mum had much of a choice, to be honest
21:18Dad's sort of die-hard surfer
21:20And you're like, yep, Kalani it is
21:22Love it, love it
21:23So, your dad is into surfing
21:25Does he, like, does he sing as well?
21:28You know what's hilarious?
21:29I grew up for, like, ten years of my life with him
21:35He's laughing because he's like, no, don't say it
21:38He told me he was in the top ten of Australian Idol for a lot of my early upbringing
21:43Until I was about ten years old
21:45He did not
21:45And I believed it
21:47I believed it until, you know
21:49Like yesterday?
21:51Yeah, until yesterday
21:54Oh, wow
21:55But, yeah, no
21:55Full stitch up
21:56Well, he's inspired you to be here on this very stage
21:59That's right, yeah
22:00Ah, even if it was a stitch up, it was very well done
22:02He's not a singer, though
22:03Not a singer, okay
22:07If you want Kalani to ride the wave into the top eight
22:10You've got to vote Australia
22:12Text Kalani right now
22:14Or will he be the lucky one that scores the judges save
22:17Helping him skip the public vote
22:19We will find out at the end of the show
22:22But for now, please give it up for Kalani
22:25Thank you, thank you
22:29On the other side of the break
22:31It's our forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh
22:34Jacinta
22:34And she's taking on a song from Aussie pop princess
22:38Kylie Minogue
22:39Don't go anywhere
22:41Idol is back in a moment
22:44The all-new JQJ5EV
22:48Proud support crew of Australian Idol
22:56You're locked on Idol
22:57Where it's all Aussie music
23:00All the way
23:00All for your vote
23:02Next on the playlist is a song from one of the biggest stars this country has ever produced
23:08I'm talking 18 ARIA Awards, Grammys and Global Hit Records
23:13Kylie Minogue is an absolute legend
23:16And taking on one of her most iconic hits is our fabulous forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh
23:21This is Jacinta
23:23Welcome to the top ten
23:35Yes, top ten
23:36It feels really cool to be in the top ten
23:40Oh, I'm excited
23:41You should be excited
23:42You're in the top ten
23:43My cheeks, I feel like, are so chiselled from the amount of smiling I've been doing
23:48Aussie music way
23:49Mm-hmm
23:50What song are you singing?
23:51I'm singing On a Night Like This by Kylie Minogue
23:53My dad is the biggest Kylie Minogue fan
23:56Oh, really?
23:57He loves Kylie
23:58Grew up listening to Kylie
23:59On the Sing Star, we'd always sing Kylie as well
24:02Dad has always supported me, no matter what
24:06And I believe I have one of the best families
24:08They are my biggest supporters, ride or die
24:11They are the best people on the planet
24:14Definitely massive connection
24:16Your dad has great taste
24:17Yes
24:17This is one of the classics
24:19Dad will definitely be shedding a tear listening to this performance
24:23On a night like this, I wanna stay forever
24:28I saw a glimpse of the disco fun in you
24:32Yep
24:33I just would love to see more
24:35This is a bit of a challenge for you
24:37Yeah, definitely, yeah
24:39The song is upbeat and fast
24:41Which is not what I normally sing at all
24:43So it's gonna challenge me
24:44I'm hoping to, like, connect with the crowd along here
24:47I do wanna, like, dance with them
24:49I'm partying with them, you know
24:51Yeah, Jacinta
24:51In my quirky, odd little way
24:53I think I'm gonna be channeling Sing Star Jacinta
24:56Who, you know, would sing Kylie on Sing Star
24:58And just not have a care on the world
25:01I've shown Australia the emotional side of myself
25:04So now, showing the fun side is a whole other side
25:07If I don't have fun, no one else is gonna have fun
25:10And it'll just be one of those performances
25:13That's gonna be forgettable
25:18You say, it's like a fantasy
25:25But you know this is how it should be
25:34You kiss me, I'm falling
25:37Can you hear me calling?
25:42You touch me, I want you
25:46Just like I've always known you
25:51On a night like this
25:54I wanna stay forever
25:59On a night like this
26:02Just wanna be together
26:05On a night like this
26:12Seems I've known you were out of time
26:19Now it's time to make you mine
26:25On a night like this
26:32On a night like this
26:36On a night like this
26:37On a night like this
26:40Stay forever
26:42On a night like this
26:45Just wanna be together
26:48Together
26:50On a night like this
26:53I wanna stay forever
26:58Oh, on a night like this
27:03Played together on a night like this
27:21Hi, Jacinta. Nice work.
27:24You know what I like about you?
27:25Every time you come out, it's always surprising
27:28because you seem to nail every genre that you take on.
27:31And I thought, hmm, how's she going to be with this Kylie thing?
27:34And you just sort of invoked that disco prancing type of artist.
27:40And I thought it was remarkable.
27:41I thought you did a great job.
27:43You still look a little nervous strutting around,
27:46but I like that you're giving it a go.
27:48Yes.
27:49And practice makes perfect.
27:51Strut, own that stage.
27:52The vocal's great.
27:54Nice song choice.
27:54You did your dad proud.
27:57Thank you so much.
28:02Jacinta, you were really freaking out about opening up notes
28:06the last time you performed for us.
28:08Look what you just did.
28:10You opened up the notes, and that was great.
28:12You can do this.
28:14Yes.
28:15Okay.
28:15Well done, Jacinta.
28:17Well done, Jacinta.
28:17Thank you, Marsha.
28:18You're welcome.
28:19I don't think we've ever seen someone, like, grow so much on this show before.
28:25Like, I just always think about your audition and your hoodie and just coming in.
28:29And we just saw something super special.
28:31You know, honestly, the hoodie looked like it was from Lost and Found, that hoodie.
28:35Like, it's a transformation, unlike someone else.
28:39Yeah, it's just incredible.
28:40And then to watch you tonight, I was just, like, so proud of you for, like, really taking everything on.
28:46And it was a good song choice for you because Kylie has that sort of soft sound as well.
28:51So you put your spin on it.
28:53And I just think you should be really proud of that, as well as your dad, big Kylie fan.
28:59Thank you so much, Amy.
29:02Your team, Char, Rikki.
29:04Great comments from the judges.
29:06The crowd absolutely loved it.
29:08How did that feel?
29:09It felt really good.
29:10Yeah?
29:10Yeah, I mean, it is scary.
29:12I'm so used to just, like, standing in the one spot when I perform.
29:15That's the most I've ever moved.
29:17But, you know, having the crowd and you guys and my family just really, you know, made it that much
29:22better.
29:22So I loved it.
29:23Thanks, guys.
29:27Now, Jacinta, we know you as the forklift driver, our fabulous forklift driver.
29:33And I've noticed on socials it's really becoming a thing that people do.
29:37People are doing the Jacinta forklift driver moves.
29:40It's really people are doing...
29:41Kyle's at it.
29:42Everyone's doing it.
29:43Look.
29:43I was afraid.
29:44Everyone.
29:45Oh, wow.
29:46Everyone's doing the move.
29:47That's not a very good angle there.
29:48It doesn't look like I'm...
29:49I think you started this trend.
29:51I am actually doing a forklift maneuver.
29:53You're doing this.
29:54It's a circular motion.
29:55From the wrong angle, that doesn't...
29:59Well, Australia, if you loved that performance and want to see Jacinta in the top eight, then
30:04you have to vote for her, Australia.
30:06Remember, you have ten votes.
30:08So you can support one of your favorites or divvy them up however you like.
30:13Give it up for Jacinta.
30:19All right.
30:20Here at Idle HQ, nerves are high with just a couple of performances left and then the
30:24announcement of the judges save.
30:27Who will be saved from the public vote and sent straight into the top eight?
30:32Next up, it's our barber from Ballarat, Harry, taking on an Aussie rock track that's going
30:38to blow the roof off this joint.
30:40You can't miss this.
30:41Idle is back after the break.
30:49This is really good.
30:50It's a very modern 2026 take on All Night Long.
30:53Yes.
30:54Lionel Richie smash.
30:55Do you hear that?
30:57Idle Top 12 doing All Night Long on the Hot Hits with Nick and Lauren.
31:06All Night Long on the Hot Hits with Nick and Lauren.
31:31long that reached number
31:32one. Even Lionel Richie,
31:35the original singer, gave it a huge
31:36thumbs up on Instagram. Big round of applause
31:38for our top 12.
31:40You can download it or stream it right now.
31:43Tomorrow, these five will
31:44sing for your votes. Charlie, Harlan,
31:47Wanwu, Trey and Samela.
31:49The pressure is off all of you tonight
31:51and is well and truly on
31:52for our next singer. Harry
31:54is the barber from Ballarat who rocks
31:56the stage every time he performs.
31:58Let's see how he's prepared for
32:00Aussie Week.
32:09It's Aussie Week here at Idol.
32:10We're top 10. It's super exciting.
32:12I've been really lucky to sort of travel around
32:14Australia and see how diverse
32:16our landscape is and how diverse the people are.
32:19When I was 18, I started building
32:20camper vans and driving around for gigs.
32:25I've played in tiny little
32:26venues and massive auditoriums.
32:29Everywhere, really.
32:31For Aussie Week, I'm singing
32:32White Noise by The Living End.
32:35I really think I need to bring my drive
32:36into this song because I feel like I've got the vocals
32:38there, but I just feel like I look so
32:40nervous on stage and I really want to be able
32:42to control that.
32:44All that I'm hearing from you.
32:46Being in the bottom two definitely kind of shook my confidence
32:48a little bit. That's what's driving me this week
32:51to kind of not be in that position again.
32:52So Harry, talk to me about top 12.
32:55Kyle's comment is kind of the one that
32:58stood out to me.
32:59You just look too terrified every time you're up there.
33:02But you've got everything that it takes.
33:04You've just got to get rid of those nerves.
33:07I just want to know what's stopping you from just embracing full rock and roll.
33:11I think I'm a little bit nervous about going to over the top
33:14and being cringe with it.
33:15Who are you worried about?
33:18I suppose growing up in regional Victoria, yeah,
33:20everyone's sort of pretty in their box a little bit
33:23and I just sort of always wanted, never wanted to
33:25sort of step too far out of my comfort zone.
33:27I think you are concentrating so much on not being cringe
33:31that you're actually doing yourself a disservice.
33:34I don't want you to be your own worst enemy.
33:38I think I have a tendency to self-sabotage
33:40by pulling back a little bit when I think things are getting
33:43over the top.
33:43I think I just need to get out of my head about it
33:45and just do it and if it's over the top
33:47then it will be over the top.
33:48You have to believe it first for everyone else.
33:50Yep.
33:51To believe it.
33:51For sure.
33:52And you don't want to look back at it going,
33:54oh, I should have done this and this and this.
33:56It's all or nothing now.
33:58It's so important that I give it my all
33:59because it couldn't be my last time on stage.
34:01Okay, and no more overthinking it.
34:03No more overthinking it.
34:04You've got to embrace it.
34:05Block out the white noise.
34:06Hey, you said it.
34:13All that I'm hearing from you
34:16is white noise, white noise, white noise.
34:26If it looks good, girl, I'd be in trouble right now.
34:34Time stands still when you're around.
34:40Well, I give you all my time and you gave me all your lies.
34:47Now you've just come around to say goodbye.
34:54Now here we stand with our hearts in our hands
34:58screaming out of the light.
35:02All that I hear is a message unclear.
35:05What else is there to say?
35:10All that I'm hearing from you
35:13is white noise, white noise, white noise.
35:17All that I'm hearing from you
35:20is white noise, white noise, white noise.
35:24The operative comes on the light.
35:27He said, hurry up, man,
35:29because we ain't got much sound.
35:31White noise, white noise.
35:38All that I'm hearing from you
35:41is white noise, white noise.
35:48White noise, white noise.
35:51White noise, white noise.
35:52All that I'm hearing from you
35:55is white noise, white noise.
35:59All that I'm hearing from you
36:02is white noise.
36:21You know, Harry, I am so happy that you took some of the notes
36:24from Carl because of him being a sex symbol himself.
36:27A very good-looking one.
36:29Yeah.
36:29Thank you, Marsha.
36:30Finally, it's being recognized.
36:31Well, you know, I mean, you look so sexy
36:33and, like, you stood there and you stopped.
36:36Somebody whistled back there.
36:38Okay?
36:38But, you know, you look so sexy
36:40and you sort of, like,
36:41and you open your shirt and stuff
36:43and, yeah, baby.
36:49Well done, Harry.
36:51And that first note was really cool, you know,
36:53like, and I've said to you,
36:54you've got one of the best rock voices
36:56I've heard for a long time.
36:57And I know it's not comfortable
36:59to do all that you did,
37:00but you know what?
37:01Go hard or go home.
37:03Okay?
37:04Well done.
37:05Yeah, you are.
37:08I know I said that last time was my favorite,
37:12that you just took it up another level, man.
37:14That felt really comfortable, really fun.
37:17Carmen is so right.
37:19And you were, you know, focusing on being cringe.
37:22It's like, who cares?
37:24If you want to be in entertainment,
37:26there's no such thing as embarrassment.
37:28No.
37:28Because otherwise you'll just never do anything.
37:30You look way cooler going for it
37:33than trying to be cool.
37:35People who try to be cool don't look cool.
37:37So that, to me, just looked like Harry up there
37:40with that epic voice,
37:42really going for it and having a good time.
37:45Well done, man.
37:45That was really cool.
37:46Thanks so much, Amy.
37:47I really did have a great time.
37:53I often say things that get me into trouble.
37:57No, really.
37:58And sometimes I tell people the honest truth
38:02and they don't like hearing it.
38:03Oh, Jesus.
38:05And I thought that was rubbish.
38:06Oh, what?
38:08I didn't like it.
38:09You did everything we asked you to do.
38:11I just think, like Marcia said,
38:13go hard or go home.
38:14Like, it's go hard or go soft.
38:17You're soft.
38:18You're a softer bloke.
38:19You can't do that hard stuff.
38:21That's where I think the problem is.
38:23Oh, I didn't.
38:24Angsty stuff.
38:25You're a nicer guy than that.
38:27Are we having a pile?
38:29Is it a case that you don't like the song?
38:31I don't like the song.
38:32You're not an angsty guy.
38:34You're a sweetie.
38:35I feel that you'd kiss girls on the neck,
38:37not yell.
38:38You know what I mean?
38:39You're not an angsty guy full of anger.
38:42It doesn't always have to be like that, though.
38:44You know, I want to hear Harry,
38:46but, you know,
38:47you hear us talk all the time.
38:48Harry, I want you to tell us,
38:50who are you, Harry?
38:52Like, do you want to be that mad rock guy?
38:54Do you want to be the guy behind the guitar?
38:56What do you want to do?
38:57I really, yeah,
38:58I've loved the transformation, to be honest.
38:59I've had a great time with these songs.
39:01Okay.
39:01So you want to be the hard rock guy?
39:03Sure.
39:03Well, what I think is...
39:05Good luck.
39:07Great fans.
39:07What I like is that
39:10we have seen Harry,
39:12like, especially in the packages before,
39:14we saw him.
39:15He can be that folk singer,
39:17looking at his feet.
39:18But I want to be the hot skinny guy, too,
39:19but we can only do so much.
39:19Look at him now.
39:20He's just a different artist.
39:21Like, artists grow, and I think...
39:23He's just too soft to be hard.
39:26I don't think so.
39:28I don't think that'll come across like that on TV.
39:31All right.
39:33Mixed comments there from the judges, Harry.
39:35How do you feel?
39:36Yeah, I had a great time with it.
39:37Yeah.
39:37So I could kind of see what Kyle was saying,
39:40but I really enjoyed myself.
39:42Yeah.
39:42What did you guys think?
39:47There you go.
39:48It was great.
39:49Now, you have a big crew here
39:51who have travelled out from Ballarat
39:52to support you.
39:53Hello, guys.
39:54Hello.
39:56Now, I know there are plenty more fans
39:58watching at home, too.
39:59So why don't you tell Australia
40:01why they should vote for the barber from Ballarat?
40:04Yeah, it's always been a massive dream of mine
40:07to be the next Australian Idol,
40:08and I've worked really hard for 10 years on my music,
40:12so I've always really wanted to kind of
40:13just put that into the world
40:14and have people kind of see it and receive it well,
40:17so that would be my...
40:18Oh, you don't get harder than that.
40:20That's some hard words.
40:21Oh, what?
40:22Well, not everyone has to be hard.
40:24Not everyone has to be hard.
40:25I'm just saying.
40:26The guy's too nice.
40:27Do you know how much you've cried on this show?
40:29Pick the nice songs.
40:30True that, Amy.
40:31Pick the nice songs.
40:32Says the...
40:33Says old crybaby over there.
40:36Oh!
40:37You have cried so much on this show.
40:40I don't mind.
40:41I don't mind a soft song.
40:42See, you can be hard and soft at the same time.
40:44But we can't have phonies up here
40:46pretending to be hard-asses when they're not.
40:48I just see it.
40:49I can't...
40:49You're a nicer guy.
40:51Give it a rubbiff.
40:52Well, Australia,
40:52if you want to keep Harry in the competition,
40:55you have to vote for him.
40:57Text his name to the number on the screen right now.
41:01Yes.
41:01Get behind him.
41:03He could also score tonight's coveted judges save
41:06that will send him directly into the top eight.
41:09We will find that out later on in the show.
41:11But everybody, put your hands together for Harry.
41:17Up next is our final singer of the night.
41:20She's our singing skier from Jindabyne.
41:23And she's taking on a song for one of Australia's
41:25most revered performers, Olivia Newton-John.
41:29I saw a bit of this in rehearsal.
41:31And I'm telling you right now,
41:33you cannot miss this one.
41:46Tonight, our idols are keeping it all local with all Aussie hits
41:50as they vie for your votes.
41:52The final performer of the night is our singing skier from Jindabyne.
41:55I'm here with her mum and dad, Daisy and Nolan.
41:57They've travelled all the way down from the mountains
41:59to be here tonight.
42:00Tonight, and I hear Jindabyne is really getting behind Kesha.
42:04How good is it that the music of Australian Idol brings out love?
42:08Because every time I walk down the street,
42:10no matter if I know the person or not,
42:12they just want to say hello and say how much they love and support Kesha
42:16and the whole show.
42:17And they're just so excited.
42:19So, yeah, it is a great thing.
42:21It's the best thing ever.
42:21Love the signs as well.
42:23You've done well.
42:24Well, tonight, Kesha's performing a cherished Aussie hit
42:26from the iconic Olivia Newton-John.
42:29Let's see how she got on.
42:37Morning, guys.
42:38It is Aussie week.
42:40I'm absolutely exhausted.
42:42But we've got a busy, busy day today,
42:44so we've got to get up.
42:48Vegemite.
42:50What else are you going to eat for breakfast?
42:51This is, like, the most Aussie breakfast you can get.
42:55I'm running.
42:56Not late, but if I don't run now, I will be.
42:58So, grab the last bit on my toes.
43:01Let's go.
43:02Oh, my way.
43:05Hi.
43:06Hello.
43:08So, it's Aussie week, top ten.
43:10Yes.
43:10What's on your scene?
43:11Singing hopelessly devoted to you
43:13by the woman herself, Olivia Newton-John.
43:16Me and Grease, I like that.
43:18I did a musical when I was actually in year nine
43:22and I was one of the T-bird dudes that I was by.
43:26You're a T-bird.
43:28I love Grease.
43:29It's one of my most watched movies.
43:30So, I'm gasped.
43:32So, thinking about, I guess, it was Australia's vote last week.
43:36So, how are you feeling after, you know, being in the bottom two?
43:43Being in the bottom two definitely stirred up a lot of emotions.
43:50It's not a position you want to be in
43:52and it's not one you want to be in twice.
43:54I just need to, you know, put it all on the table, yeah.
43:58I've got so much more to show.
44:01I want to be here more than anything in the world.
44:04So, from now on, it's just proving to Australia that I need to be here.
44:11Since you pushed my love aside, I'm out of my head.
44:17You tend to, like, rush the phrasing there and come in early.
44:21Shall we try that again?
44:22Let's go from that verse.
44:24Yeah.
44:25It is all I ever wanted and having a chance of that getting ripped away, it's rough.
44:33If I don't nail this, I could be in the bottom two again
44:36and I could be going home, definitely.
44:43Yes, mine is not the first heart broken
44:49My eyes are not the first to cry
44:53I'm not the first to know
44:58There's just no getting over you
45:03I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:10But now, there's no way out of heart
45:17Since you pushed my love aside, I'm out of my head
45:24I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:29I'm hopelessly devoted to you
45:39My head is saying, fool, forget him
45:44But my heart is saying, don't let go
45:51Hold on till the end
45:55And that's what I intend to do
46:00I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:08But now, there's no way out of heart
46:14Since you pushed my love aside, I'm out of my head
46:20I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:25I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:35I'm hopelessly devoted to you
46:52Thank you so much
46:56Thank you, everyone
47:03Thank you
47:08Oh, Kesha, I didn't know what was going to happen then
47:10I thought we might have had another desk dance
47:13They told me we were only insured for one standing desk situation
47:16Oh, okay, right
47:18Kesha, whoa
47:19I mean, that song, I think it means so much to so many people
47:24Around the world
47:25Not just Australia
47:27But that, I mean, it's usually such a soft, sweet song
47:31And when, I guess when Sandy sings it in the movie
47:34She's like still in that era of like pretty girl softness
47:38You kind of did it from another angle
47:40Where she'd already turned into bad bitch
47:42And that was like
47:44I felt like I was watching like the coolest girl in the world
47:49Who had finally gotten her heart broken
47:51Like I believed every word you said
47:53But you just looked so awesome doing it
47:56And that just sounded incredible
47:58You always are just so incredible
48:00I appreciate that so much
48:02Thank you
48:07I'm proud to say that I knew Olivia
48:09And I just did a play some time ago
48:13Called Grease
48:14Where I heard that song every night
48:16Lord have mercy
48:17It never sounded like that
48:19Okay
48:19You know, and I mean, I'm a great believer
48:21There's nothing wrong with doing a rendition of a song
48:24As long as you change it up
48:26You kept it soft and pretty in the bits that needed to be, Kesha
48:30And you've got a great gift, you know
48:32Like, and you can belt too, you know
48:34And to me, that's what it's really all about as well
48:36But I really believe if you're going to do a rendition of a song
48:39You treat it as if it was written for you
48:41Or you wrote it with that respect in the middle
48:44Well done, honey
48:45Thank you
48:46Thank you very much
48:47I really appreciate it
48:48Thank you
48:52Who are you singing that song to?
48:56Anyone?
48:57Is that his name?
48:59You got anyone
48:59You're singing that to?
49:01That's my answer
49:03Yeah
49:03Keep doing that for your whole friend
49:05Because I wouldn't want to be that guy
49:06No, girlfriend, don't get angry, just get even
49:08Okay
49:09I'm here
49:10Okay, that's the best time
49:11You know what?
49:12You, you, you're the best of the night
49:16Without a doubt
49:16That was fantastic
49:17Everyone loved it
49:19Your vocal tones
49:22Yeah, the tone of your voice
49:24The delivery
49:26The acting that was going on during that
49:29The communicating that emotion
49:31Spot on
49:32Yeah
49:33No notes
49:33Perfect performance
49:34Well done
49:35Excellent work
49:36Oh my god, thank you so much
49:38That means the world
49:39Thank you
49:39Seriously
49:40Wow
49:41Just making my way through all of your lamps
49:43We did it through our dance
49:44We did all of the lamps
49:46They're beautiful
49:46Someone in the art department really loves lamps
49:49Kesha
49:50That was so beautiful
49:51You had all three judges on their feet
49:53The entire crowd on their feet
49:57Did you enjoy that?
49:59I had so much fun
50:01I mean, as Marsha said
50:02I, I hope I take songs and deliver it
50:05With the utmost respect to the artists
50:06That wrote their songs
50:08But really tell my story
50:10And move people and connect people
50:13And I feel like I'm proud of myself
50:15Because I feel like I did that
50:16So, yeah
50:17Yeah, you did
50:18I feel good
50:18Thank you
50:22Now Kesha
50:23What has been your favourite moment on Idol so far?
50:26What would you say is your favourite moment?
50:29I mean, down to one is difficult
50:31I mean, of course
50:32These lovely, lovely people
50:34That I just get to sing with
50:35And be with every day
50:36You have my heart so much
50:38But you standing up on that table, Kyle
50:41That's, that's going to stay with me for life
50:44Little old me
50:44Oh, hey
50:46That's, that's a pretty cool moment
50:48I have to say thanks for that
50:49Oh, well
50:50I appreciate it
50:51Yeah, that's an unforgettable moment
50:53I have to say
50:54Kyle on the desk
50:55Especially for all the kids
50:56Down in the office
50:56Oh my God
50:58Woo
50:59I love it
51:00Now Kesha
51:00You did choose quite a romantic song
51:03Is there anyone in particular
51:05That you're hopelessly devoted to?
51:08Gin Devine and my community
51:10Always
51:10Yes
51:11My people
51:12My people
51:13For life
51:13I always, always, always, always
51:15Committed to them
51:16And I'm devoted to them
51:16I love it
51:17I love it
51:18Well, Australia
51:18If you want Kesha in the top 8 next week
51:22Get voting Australia
51:24Text Kesha to 0457 500 700
51:28Remember, you have 10 votes
51:30So choose to use them wisely
51:33Everybody, give it up one more time
51:34For Kesha
51:35Thank you
51:40Scotty, you've made your way through the lamp, mate
51:42Dodged the lamp
51:43Got here
51:44With Kesha, our final singer for the night
51:47The judges will now deliberate
51:48On which one idol from tonight's show
51:52Will score the judges' save
51:54Giving them immunity from the public vote
51:56Who's it going to be?
51:58The judges' momentous decision
52:00Will be revealed next
52:11You decide the winner of Australian Idol
52:14Until 2026
52:15They'll win a life-changing $100,000
52:20Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards
52:24And the TV Week Logie Awards
52:26Boost their brand with the Annex
52:29The experts in marketing and social media
52:32Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing
52:36And score an exclusive package to record new music
52:40At Sydney's Hive Sound Studios
52:46What a life-changing prize for the winner of Australian Idol 2026
52:50Yes, now it is over to the judges to reveal who gets tonight's judges save
52:56One idol will be sent directly into the top eight
53:00Skipping the nationwide vote
53:02An opportunity like this is worth its weight in gold
53:05Oh, yeah, it is
53:06Now, Kyle, a decision like this night
53:09It's a huge decision on who gets the judges saved
53:11Was it an easy one for you guys?
53:13Well, it was for me
53:14I think everyone did a pretty good job
53:17But one stood out, I feel
53:19And I've spoken to my colleagues here
53:22And now we will tell you who will save
53:25Alright, well
53:26It's time to find out
53:31Marsha
53:31Who have the judges chosen to save
53:35And send directly into the top eight?
53:38Let me say to you guys, first and foremost, thank you
53:41Because I know you've been working really hard this week
53:45And there's been a lot on, right?
53:49And your renditions of the Australian songs were mighty, mighty cool
53:55But we can only choose one, as you know
54:00And the person that we've chosen to put through
54:19Is someone who just keeps stepping up, stepping up, stepping up
54:22Kesha, hey
54:30Congratulations, Kesha, you beautiful things
54:33You are in the top eight
54:35And safe from this week's public vote
54:39What do you want to say to the judges?
54:42Guys
54:44Oh, thank you
54:47I can't even put into words how thankful I am
54:50But, like, this is my dream
54:53I've said I live and breathe
54:56And music is my whole life
54:59And you three are helping me get to, you know
55:01That next stage every week
55:03So thank you so much
55:04We love you
55:05I appreciate it
55:06Thank you
55:07Well done, Kesha
55:09Good news
55:10You can go to the lounge
55:11And relax
55:13Congratulations, Kesha
55:16But, that means John, Kalani, Jacinta and Harry will all face a public vote
55:22And one of them will leave the competition for good
55:24To save your fave, you've got to vote Australia
55:27You have ten votes
55:29Use them to back one idol or share the love around
55:32The choice is yours
55:34But here's a reminder of everyone up for tonight's vote
55:37Take me back to the show
55:47Kehlani
55:49And Harry
55:57And Harry
56:06Wow
56:07China
56:13So, who will stay and who will go?
56:17Voting for tonight's show is open for 24 hours.
56:20The results will be revealed on Tuesday night's live verdict show.
56:24Give it up one more time for all our idols tonight.
56:27Kesha, John, Kalani, Jacinta and Harry.
56:32Tomorrow night, Aussie week continues when the second half of your top ten
56:37perform for your votes.
56:38That's Perth's soul man, Charlie.
56:42Rizzy ballad, King Harlan.
56:45And Melbourne's soul diva, Wan Wu.
56:49And of course, R&B dad, Trey.
56:54And school teacher from Adelaide, Samella.
56:59Tomorrow night is packed with more Aussie backyard belters
57:03from Tones and I, John Farnham, The Kid Leroy
57:06and someone is even taking on one of your hits, Rikki Lee.
57:10I am so excited!
57:13Watch it all unfold right here on Australian Idol
57:16from 7.30pm on 7 and 7 Plus.
57:19Huge thank you to our judges, Carl Sanderland.
57:22Bye-bye.
57:22Marsha Hines.
57:24And Amy Shaw.
57:26Good night, Australia.
57:29Good night, Australia.
57:31Good night, Australia.
57:31Good night, Australia.
57:32Good night, Australia.
57:33Good night, Australia.
57:34Good night, Australia.
57:34Good night, Australia.
57:36Hooray.
57:42Roay.
57:43Very good night, Australia.
57:49Good night, Australia.
57:51Good night, Australia.
57:52Veer.
57:53He's wowed the judges.
57:55That performance was stupid good.
57:57That was beautiful.
57:58But he's about to risk it all.
58:01I'm so scared.
58:02He will take on an Aussie legend.
58:06such a hard thing because it is so iconic especially in australia and the big aussie
58:11anthems keep coming in front of a live audience anything can happen i often say things that get
58:18me into trouble and i thought that was rubbish this is old crybaby over there you have cried
58:24so much on this show what will kyle say next i tell people the honest truth idols aussie week
58:31tomorrow on seven
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