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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 14: Top 21 - 2
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00:00:01It's our epic transformation week on Idol and tonight our singers have their eyes on the prize.
00:00:07A place in the top 12.
00:00:09The stakes have never been higher.
00:00:13Brace yourself for mega makeovers and powerful performances.
00:00:17This is...
00:00:19Australian Idol!
00:00:37Hello Australia, I'm Ricky Lee.
00:00:40And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:00:41It's the second night of Transformation Week and we've already elevated Kesha, Lily Grace, Charlie and Samella into the top
00:00:5012.
00:00:50And four more coveted spots are still up for grabs.
00:00:54Tonight more singers will step onto this stage with a new song, a new look, a new confidence to prove
00:01:01they should sing again at next week's live shows where you begin voting for your Australian Idol.
00:01:08And deciding who gets there are our top tier trio.
00:01:11Give it up for your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:23A new one!
00:01:25A new one!
00:01:35A new one!
00:01:39A new one!
00:01:52All right, our singers have been preparing a playlist of hits from legends like Fleetwood
00:02:02Mac, The Killers, Ed Sheeran and many more.
00:02:05And after all of tonight's performances, the judges will decide who deserves a spot in
00:02:10the top 12 live shows.
00:02:12And of course, we can't forget about the fast pass, Scotty.
00:02:17Oh, that is right.
00:02:18If a judge believes a singer truly belongs in the top 12, they can use their fast pass
00:02:22to send them straight there, despite what the other judges may think.
00:02:26Last night, Marsha used her one and only fast pass for Charlie and the crowd went wild.
00:02:33Take a look at this.
00:02:34Charlie, I'm going to give you my fast pass.
00:02:50Yeah.
00:02:52Yeah.
00:02:53Yeah.
00:02:53What?
00:02:54Yes.
00:02:57What a moment.
00:03:01Congratulations, Charlie.
00:03:03Now, Kyle and Amy still have their fast pass to use on any singer at any time over the next
00:03:09two nights.
00:03:09Amy, you still have your fast pass.
00:03:12How will you know when it's the right time to use it?
00:03:15I was close last night.
00:03:16Were you?
00:03:17Yeah.
00:03:17I actually forgot I had it for a second, but no, I feel like I don't want to overthink
00:03:22it.
00:03:22I think it's just going to happen.
00:03:23As soon as I see it, I'm going to know.
00:03:26You're going to feel it.
00:03:27I'm going to feel it.
00:03:28Kyle, the judges are in charge of determining the top 12 and then it's over to Australia
00:03:32to vote.
00:03:33How essential is it to ensure that the right people go through to the top 12?
00:03:37I'm pretty confident in the Australian public for the last couple of years, they always seem
00:03:41to have got it right.
00:03:42Yeah.
00:03:42Remember the early years, I think we've got to change the format, the public, but we
00:03:47couldn't.
00:03:48But you've got to remember, you want these people to be able to go forward, have a career,
00:03:51they've got to be marketable, they've got to really be into this, this isn't a one year
00:03:56and over thing.
00:03:57They want to make this their living.
00:03:59Yes.
00:03:59Yeah.
00:04:00They've got to work hard.
00:04:01Okay, everybody.
00:04:02Are you ready to get into it?
00:04:03Are we good to go?
00:04:06Yes, we are.
00:04:07All right.
00:04:07Well, first up, it's our 19 year old bartender who is shaking things up for her performance
00:04:13this week.
00:04:15All the way from Fremantle in WA, it's Harriet.
00:04:22Harriet, our bartender from WA.
00:04:26That was amazing.
00:04:31Being in the top 21 is a lot of pressure.
00:04:33But if my younger self could see me right now, I know that she would be very proud.
00:04:42As a kid, I had a very creative mind.
00:04:45I love dressing up with my sister.
00:04:47It was really good.
00:04:49I like to dress up in a very different way now.
00:04:52I'm not completely opposed to dressing up more, but ball gowns are quite a step for me.
00:04:58Quite a step.
00:04:59Yeah.
00:04:59I'm really excited for Transformation Week and having the help to define my image.
00:05:04If I can manage to get like the 70s boho vibe mixed in with the pop girlies.
00:05:09So we're going to create Harriet's brand.
00:05:11That's the goal.
00:05:12One thing I say is if you look good, you then feel good and you perform.
00:05:16Yeah.
00:05:16I think I'm just really excited to walk out on that stage and look like everything little
00:05:21me ever dreamed of being and she'd think I'm really cool.
00:05:25Hey Harriet.
00:05:26How are you?
00:05:27How are you going?
00:05:28Good.
00:05:29Thanks.
00:05:29How are you?
00:05:30Great.
00:05:30Welcome to Top 21.
00:05:32For Top 21, I'm singing I'm With You by Avril Lavigne, which is really going to be
00:05:37taking it up a notch.
00:05:38That's a big sing.
00:05:39It is a big sing.
00:05:40I'm With You by Avril Lavigne.
00:05:41It's kind of soaring vocals there.
00:05:44You might not be able to hit those top notes.
00:05:45The top notes are worrying me a little bit.
00:05:47I do an octave, so it's higher than the original.
00:05:56I probably never pushed myself this hard.
00:05:59How's it feeling?
00:06:01Can't hit it.
00:06:01Yeah, yeah.
00:06:02Is that because you're not hearing the pitch?
00:06:04It's not because I'm not hearing it.
00:06:06It's just...
00:06:07Each time it's been slightly pitchy, so I want you to come in with complete confidence.
00:06:13I get it's a big sing, but yeah, just have that in the back of your mind.
00:06:16Okay.
00:06:17This is something that I've wanted since, you know, I was very little.
00:06:21So, I just really want to make sure that this next performance is better than anything I've
00:06:25done before if I want to make it into the top 12.
00:06:30She's used to serving drinks from behind the bar.
00:06:33But tonight, she's serving a whole new look for a shot at the top 12.
00:06:38The crowd are loving it.
00:06:40From Fremantle in WA, this is Harriet.
00:06:50I'm standing on the bridge, I'm waiting in the dark.
00:06:54Thought that you'd be here by now.
00:06:59There's nothing but the rain, no footsteps on the ground.
00:07:04I'm listening, but there's no sound.
00:07:09Isn't anyone trying to find me?
00:07:14Won't somebody come take me home?
00:07:20It's a damn cold night, trying to figure out this life.
00:07:29Won't you take me by the hand, take me somewhere new?
00:07:34I don't know who you are, but I...
00:07:39I'm with you.
00:07:43I'm with you.
00:07:49Why is everything so confusing?
00:07:54Maybe I'm just out of my mind.
00:07:58Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:08:06It's a damn cold night, trying to figure out this life.
00:08:16Won't you take me by the hand, take me somewhere new?
00:08:20I don't know who you are, but I...
00:08:25I'm with you.
00:08:30I'm with you.
00:08:34I don't know who you are, but I...
00:08:41I'm with you.
00:08:43I'm with you.
00:09:05That's a big song, Harriet.
00:09:07It certainly is, yeah.
00:09:08Yeah, you know, and you voiced how big it was when you did the rehearsals,
00:09:15and the patience and the stillness that you can find in rehearsals
00:09:20is a totally different thing than having to come out here,
00:09:24wait for the lights to go right, hear the band, and then go for it.
00:09:27You know, that was very, very difficult, and I'm quite aware.
00:09:32How did you feel?
00:09:33I felt good.
00:09:34I honestly think that that time standing there helped me.
00:09:38I just stood there and focused as much as I could,
00:09:41and my main thing today was to enjoy it,
00:09:43because I so enjoyed my last performance that I did here,
00:09:48and the privilege of being on this stage.
00:09:50I just wanted to be able to enjoy doing that again.
00:09:52Can I just ask, did you really enjoy yourself then?
00:09:57Because I think you are flawless with your singing.
00:09:59Like, your singing ability is second to none, but I felt like
00:10:04you were really concentrating on not being nervous.
00:10:09Were you nervous?
00:10:10I was a little bit nervous, but I was enjoying myself.
00:10:13I was having a great time.
00:10:14You know what it was?
00:10:15When you were just saying, I really wanted to enjoy it,
00:10:17the last time we saw you, you really were enjoying it.
00:10:20So, you look incredible.
00:10:22You look so good up there, Harriet.
00:10:23Yes, yes.
00:10:24But don't be scared to, like, do what's comfortable for you.
00:10:29Okay.
00:10:29Just stand there and let that voice soar, baby,
00:10:33because that's one hell of a voice you've got.
00:10:34It's a big voice, you know,
00:10:35and there's nothing wrong with a performer who's still.
00:10:39There's nothing wrong with it, okay?
00:10:41Yeah.
00:10:41And I think you did a great job, but like I said, girlfriend,
00:10:43that's a big thing, okay?
00:10:45Yeah.
00:10:46You're welcome.
00:10:51Harriet.
00:10:55You've always been a beautiful girl, but what a transformation, guys.
00:10:58You went from beautiful Perth girls to ready-for-the-stage superstar.
00:11:03I thought it was great, and we enjoyed it.
00:11:06Even if you were uncomfortable, we loved it.
00:11:08Did we not love it?
00:11:09I thought it was amazing.
00:11:11Well done.
00:11:14Harriet.
00:11:15Stunning.
00:11:16First performer of the night.
00:11:18Some mixed comments from the judges there, but all pretty positive.
00:11:21How did you feel?
00:11:22I felt great.
00:11:23I just feel so honored to even be where I'm at now.
00:11:27So, yeah.
00:11:29You did an amazing job, okay?
00:11:31Don't be down on yourself.
00:11:32You did an incredible job.
00:11:33Beautiful job.
00:11:34What would it mean to you to make it into the top 12?
00:11:37It would mean everything to me.
00:11:39Like, the fact that I'm even in the top 21 is beyond what I'd ever imagined.
00:11:46And being in the top 12 would just be kind of fuel to the fire that this is what I
00:11:51want to do with my life.
00:11:52I do know that this is what I want to do every time I'm here.
00:11:56I enjoy it so much and I want to come back.
00:11:58So, it would mean a lot.
00:12:00All right.
00:12:00Well, look.
00:12:02Is the bartender from Frio on her way to the live shows, you guys?
00:12:08We are going to find out when the judges decide after everyone performs.
00:12:12But for right now, everybody in the house, please give it up for the beautiful Harriet.
00:12:20Okay.
00:12:21With one performance down, we are off and racing.
00:12:24Up next is a teenage rapper from Brisbane.
00:12:27Tonight, he's transforming his mental game and firing up his focus to get into the top 12.
00:12:33This is Asha.
00:12:41You stepped up.
00:12:42I'm so impressed with you.
00:12:44This week, I'm transforming my mindset.
00:12:46So, that means three things.
00:12:47Getting rid of my nerves.
00:12:48Getting rid of my stage fright.
00:12:50And remembering my lyrics.
00:12:52And I have chosen a song that I really know.
00:12:54I know this song inside out.
00:12:56I've been practicing it every day.
00:12:58So, I'm not forgetting my lyrics.
00:12:59That is gone.
00:13:02Come on.
00:13:03The next thing I've got to work on is no more stage fright.
00:13:10That was horrible.
00:13:12Surely I can make one in.
00:13:14Backstage, before I perform, I always get ramped up.
00:13:16My heart starts racing.
00:13:17I start sweating.
00:13:18So, no more nerves.
00:13:21Goodbye.
00:13:24This is harder than it looks.
00:13:25This is harder than it looks.
00:13:25All the mistakes that I made in the past and the other challenges, I'm not even going to think about
00:13:29them anymore.
00:13:31Yes!
00:13:32I made one!
00:13:33I made one!
00:13:36Hey!
00:13:37Hey!
00:13:38How are you?
00:13:38How are you?
00:13:38How are you going?
00:13:39I'm good.
00:13:40How are you doing?
00:13:41Great.
00:13:42Good to see you.
00:13:43Good to see you.
00:13:43Welcome to the stage.
00:13:45This looks amazing.
00:13:46No negative thoughts here.
00:13:48No negative thoughts.
00:13:49Here we are at top 21.
00:13:50Tell me what your song is.
00:13:51Oh, look.
00:13:52My song is Can't Hold Us by Macklemore.
00:13:54Cause the city can't hold us.
00:13:56Yeah, I'm really happy with this song.
00:13:58Yes.
00:13:58Yo!
00:13:59Like the ceiling can.
00:14:02Now.
00:14:03Oh shit.
00:14:06What's happening for you?
00:14:07What do you need?
00:14:08Uh, I felt like I was a bit out of time.
00:14:10Timing with rap is probably the most important thing.
00:14:13If you're not on time, that causes you to forget your lyrics and then the whole song falls apart.
00:14:19It's a bit overwhelming sometimes.
00:14:22Forgetting lyrics, nerves, stage fright.
00:14:25I'm trying to take away all those negative thoughts and chuck them in the bin.
00:14:29Alright.
00:14:29I'll try and remember it.
00:14:31It makes me sick to my stomach to think about it.
00:14:34That if I mess up again, I could be going home.
00:14:41Our 17 year old rapper is used to dropping beats, but tonight he's making our jaws drop.
00:14:47With the transformation turning up the volume on everything he brings to the stage.
00:14:52Put your hands up for Asha.
00:15:02Yeah!
00:15:04Alright, let's go!
00:15:05Let's go!
00:15:05Yeah!
00:15:08Return of the Mech.
00:15:09Get it what it is, what it does, what it is, what it is, it.
00:15:11Looking for a better way to get up out of bed instead of getting on the internet.
00:15:13Checking out it, Kimmy, get up!
00:15:14Fresh draw, pimpstrap, walk in.
00:15:16A little bit of humble, a little bit of cautious.
00:15:17So between like Rock and Cosby's, what a game?
00:15:19No, no, y'all can't copy that.
00:15:21Man, we'll walk in this.
00:15:23Here is our party.
00:15:24My posse's been on Broadway, and we did it out with chrome music.
00:15:28I shed my skin and pull my bones into everything I record to it.
00:15:33Can we go back?
00:15:34This is the moment.
00:15:36Tonight is the night, and we'll fight till it's over.
00:15:39So we put our hands up, like the ceiling can't.
00:15:42Hold us.
00:15:43Yo!
00:15:44Like the ceiling can't.
00:15:47Now, can I kick it?
00:15:49Yeah, I'm so damn grateful.
00:15:50I grew up really wanting go-fronts, but that's what you get when Wu-Tang race you.
00:15:54Y'all can't stop me.
00:15:55Go high like I got an 808 in my heartbeat.
00:15:57And I'm meeting at the beat like you gave a little speed to a grey-white shock.
00:15:59Where the shock we from?
00:16:00Time to go off, I'm gone.
00:16:02Deuce is filled by eye.
00:16:03Got a world to see.
00:16:04And my girl, she wanna ski-roll.
00:16:05Seeds don't make you a believer.
00:16:07Nah, never ever did it for a throne.
00:16:08That validation comes from giving advance to the people now.
00:16:11Sing this song and it goes like na-na-na-na-na-na-na.
00:16:16Yo, everybody sing this with me now.
00:16:18Y'all sing this with me now.
00:16:20Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na.
00:16:23Hey, one more time, one more time.
00:16:25Three, two, one.
00:16:26Let me go right.
00:16:27This is the moment.
00:16:29Tonight is the night, and we'll fight till it's over.
00:16:32So we put our hands up, like the ceiling can't.
00:16:35Hold on.
00:16:36Yo!
00:16:36Hold on.
00:16:36Like the ceiling can't.
00:16:38Hold on.
00:16:38Can we go back?
00:16:40This is the moment.
00:16:42Tonight is the night, and we'll fight till it's over.
00:16:45So we put our hands up, like the ceiling can't.
00:16:48Hold us.
00:16:49Hold us.
00:16:49Like the ceiling can't.
00:16:51Hold us.
00:16:52Hold us.
00:17:08Asha, that was sick.
00:17:13You look so, you look great, and that was just so much fun.
00:17:20And you know why?
00:17:21Because I didn't see you thinking it.
00:17:24You were just having fun.
00:17:25It was like we were at the Asha show.
00:17:27The nerves stopped.
00:17:28I didn't feel nervous for you.
00:17:29I was like, this is just fun up in here.
00:17:32Well done.
00:17:32Thank you very much.
00:17:40You did what you need to do as a performer.
00:17:42It's so good to see you so solid, Asha, you know?
00:17:46Because, I mean, like, I wouldn't want to play basketball with you
00:17:48because you missed all those.
00:17:50But, you know, but otherwise, I just think you did a great job.
00:17:54I'm so proud of you, man.
00:17:55Thank you very much, Marsha.
00:18:02You did it, bro.
00:18:03You did it.
00:18:04No mistakes.
00:18:06No question.
00:18:08That was quite the show.
00:18:10Imagine how good it would be if you could hold a tune with the singing part.
00:18:13That would have been great.
00:18:14The rapping, amazing.
00:18:15But people watching at home in the auditorium here in the Coliseum,
00:18:19when you throw the mic forward and everyone yells, at home, they can't hear that.
00:18:24So you just look like, uh, uh, uh.
00:18:26Just bear in mind where your audience is.
00:18:28Yeah.
00:18:28They're not just here.
00:18:30They're a lot of them watching through the TV.
00:18:32But that was your best performance yet.
00:18:34Well done, man.
00:18:35Excellent.
00:18:39Asha, how did you feel?
00:18:41I felt amazing.
00:18:42This was the most fun I've had in such a long time.
00:18:45So thank you guys so much.
00:18:46You guys were an amazing crowd.
00:18:47It was amazing.
00:18:49You had everybody on their feet.
00:18:52That was amazing.
00:18:53Mum and Dad are proudly watching in the audience tonight.
00:18:56They got their sign there.
00:18:58How do you guys think he went tonight?
00:18:59Asha, um, we are so proud of you.
00:19:03Um, you were absolutely incredible tonight.
00:19:05And I just wanted to say, um, embrace this moment and have fun.
00:19:09Take it all in.
00:19:10Yes.
00:19:12Is that the mum?
00:19:14That's my mum.
00:19:18I thought that was your sister.
00:19:19That's your mother.
00:19:21Yeah.
00:19:21Eyes over here, Kyle.
00:19:22Thank you, Kyle.
00:19:24Unbelievable.
00:19:25Asha, hopefully you impressed the judges enough for a spot in the top 12.
00:19:30Go over there and join Harriet in the lounge.
00:19:32Let's hear it one more time.
00:19:33Hands up for Asha.
00:19:38Tonight, the judges must choose four to go through to the live shows.
00:19:43And with so many incredible singers still to perform, hearts will break as tough decisions loom.
00:19:49Up soon is the kid from Carafa, Cody, and our Melbourne model, Sophie.
00:19:55But next, it's our forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria.
00:20:00For a transformation week, Jacinta is having a little bit of a zhuzh up.
00:20:05I got a sneak peek backstage and you cannot miss this.
00:20:21Welcome back to transformation week on Idol.
00:20:25Tonight, the judges will watch everyone's performances and then decide which four singers will secure a spot into the top
00:20:3212.
00:20:33Next up is our singing forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria.
00:20:38It's Jacinta.
00:20:44Jacinta, our forklift driver.
00:20:46I think you're excellent.
00:20:49Hi, Jacinta.
00:20:50Hello.
00:20:51I didn't think that a forklift driver like myself could be on Australian Idol.
00:20:56Being accepted by something as big as Idol I think is a really important milestone for people like me
00:21:02who don't really get into what people think a singer should be.
00:21:06How was that?
00:21:07I just got to get used to the moving but it felt a little bit strange.
00:21:11I think I am yet hesitant to really open up and really let myself just be.
00:21:15It is scary.
00:21:17It's scary.
00:21:17I just don't want you to hold back.
00:21:19Don't go, oh no, it's too much.
00:21:22Don't hesitate.
00:21:23Yeah.
00:21:23Jacinta's gone now.
00:21:24We just need to let her go.
00:21:25I'm going to have to really learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable in order to really connect with the 1500
00:21:31people.
00:21:31But that's the way I grew.
00:21:33Confidence.
00:21:34Yes, confidence.
00:21:35Shoulders back.
00:21:36Face.
00:21:37I have spent a lot of time hiding in the shadows.
00:21:39Really just trying to get myself out there but I'm ready to step forward and take my spot.
00:21:44How open are you to zhuzhing?
00:21:48Oh yeah, I'm open.
00:21:50Yeah, I'm open to zhuzhing.
00:21:51Okay, great.
00:21:52Oh yeah, Kyle asked me to zhuzh.
00:21:54So it is transformation week and it is definitely the moment to zhuzh.
00:21:58Hi.
00:21:58Hello.
00:21:59How are you?
00:22:00Good, how are you?
00:22:01Come over here and have a little look.
00:22:03Yes.
00:22:03A lot of the pieces on the rack are very out of my comfort zone.
00:22:08This one here.
00:22:09What about this?
00:22:11At all?
00:22:12Are you getting scared?
00:22:13Yeah, a little bit, yeah.
00:22:15Because I'm like, oh my gosh, I have to show my legs.
00:22:17I'm used to wearing, you know, baggy clothes because I've always struggled with the way I look so I'm a
00:22:22bit nervous.
00:22:23Sequence.
00:22:24It's definitely scary stepping into that confident artist persona.
00:22:28What about this?
00:22:30Very different for me.
00:22:31Very different for you.
00:22:31Very different from what I'm used to, yeah.
00:22:33I feel like I have walls up.
00:22:34So I'm a bit worried because I'm transforming.
00:22:39I think it will definitely be the biggest change in my life.
00:22:42Yeah.
00:22:44Do you want to try this one on?
00:22:48Oh my days.
00:22:50I feel so out of my comfort zone right now.
00:22:54Oh my boy.
00:22:59By day, forklift driver.
00:23:01By night, absolute show stopper.
00:23:05She moves pallets at work but tonight she's hoping to move the crowd with her incredible transformation.
00:23:12This is Jacinta.
00:23:25I don't know what to say.
00:23:26You can hear me calling out your name.
00:23:29You know that I'm falling and I don't know what to say.
00:23:34I'll speak a little louder, I'll even shout
00:23:38You know that I'm proud and I can't get the words loud
00:23:42And I, I wanna be with you everywhere
00:23:52And I, I wanna be with you everywhere
00:23:59Something's happening, happening in me
00:24:02My friends say I'm acting peculiarly
00:24:08So come on baby, we better make it start
00:24:11We better make it soon before you break my heart
00:24:16And I, I wanna be with you everywhere
00:24:23Everywhere
00:24:24And I, I wanna be with you everywhere
00:24:31Oh, everywhere
00:24:35And I
00:24:42Can you hear me calling out your name?
00:24:46You know that I'm falling and I don't know what to say
00:24:51I'll speak a little louder, I'll even shout
00:24:55You know that I'm proud and I can't get the words out
00:24:59And I, I wanna be with you
00:25:08And I, I wanna be with you
00:25:35hearing you there saying that you're always in the shadows.
00:25:38Let the sun shine in, girl.
00:25:40That's fantastic.
00:25:42You did an amazing...
00:25:43I love the arrangement.
00:25:45I love the outfit.
00:25:46It's quite saucy, even though you've got your arms and legs still covered.
00:25:49I know.
00:25:50So it's still you.
00:25:51And when they're calling out your name, Jacinta,
00:25:54they're going to sing it forever.
00:25:55That was brilliant.
00:25:56I loved it.
00:25:58Thank you so much.
00:25:59Welcome to show business.
00:26:01You know, Jacinta, you sure you ain't got a twin
00:26:04because I don't think that's you.
00:26:05I mean, like, what the hey?
00:26:08You look wonderful.
00:26:10Thank you so much.
00:26:11You're more than welcome.
00:26:12And, you know, look, girlfriend,
00:26:14there's a little sexy happening here.
00:26:16You look beautiful and you sung so well.
00:26:19I'm so happy for you.
00:26:20And the shadows, forget the shadows.
00:26:21Walk into the light, honey.
00:26:23Thank you, Martha.
00:26:26I like that.
00:26:29I didn't...
00:26:30Even when you were walking out,
00:26:32I was like, is it her?
00:26:34Are we sure we got the right person?
00:26:36Like, you just look phenomenal.
00:26:39And you look really comfortable, too.
00:26:40It's amazing what a brush and a bit of makeup does.
00:26:42Yeah, I know, right?
00:26:44It's unbelievable.
00:26:45It's like, you're unstoppable now, babe.
00:26:47Let's go.
00:26:47Thank you so much, Amy.
00:26:50Well done.
00:26:53Jacinta, Jacinta, Jacinta.
00:26:55Look at you.
00:26:55You're a smoke show.
00:26:57This is...
00:26:57You look amazing.
00:26:58Thank you, Ricky.
00:26:59How are you feeling after that performance?
00:27:01I'm buzzing.
00:27:02It's so cool to come out and see all these faces here
00:27:05and just, you know, have my moment
00:27:07because I love being here.
00:27:09You know, music is my space and my heart.
00:27:11And, yeah, it's just...
00:27:12It's such a surreal experience, honestly.
00:27:14It was amazing.
00:27:15You had everyone up on their feet
00:27:17at the end of that performance.
00:27:18I mean, you look absolutely incredible.
00:27:20And I do reckon you'd be able to bust that out
00:27:23while driving the forklift,
00:27:24like, backing it in somewhere.
00:27:26Yeah.
00:27:27Your mum and twin sister, Marcia...
00:27:30Oh, what?
00:27:31I knew it!
00:27:31..are in the audience tonight.
00:27:34What did you think of this amazing transformation?
00:27:37I'm just blown away.
00:27:39I just cried.
00:27:40I can't believe how gorgeous you look, Jacinta,
00:27:43and it just complements your beautiful voice
00:27:45and that performance was next level.
00:27:48So proud.
00:27:49Thanks.
00:27:52All right, everybody, one more time.
00:27:54Make some noise for Jacinta!
00:28:00Wow.
00:28:01Well, up next on this very stage,
00:28:04he's the singing barber from Ballarat.
00:28:07After the break, Harry is styling up
00:28:09and sounding out a spot in the top 12.
00:28:12Will he get there?
00:28:14Only the judges will decide.
00:28:26This is Idol Transformation Week
00:28:28and our singers are getting the complete makeover
00:28:31as they fight for a spot in the top 12.
00:28:34We're talking brave choices on sound, style, fashion,
00:28:39hairdos, my personal favourite.
00:28:40Yes, we have both had some unique, shall I say,
00:28:45hair sales over the years.
00:28:47I would say this is one of my best.
00:28:50Oh, my Lord.
00:28:53Kath and Kim.
00:28:55That, right?
00:28:56What is that?
00:28:56That was supposed to look like Diana Ross hair.
00:28:58Oh, whoa.
00:28:59And they stitched me up big time.
00:29:01Yeah, they did.
00:29:02That is beautiful.
00:29:03Scotty, your mum sent something to me.
00:29:07She slid into my DMs, your mum.
00:29:09She sent me this on.
00:29:10Oh, my God.
00:29:13Who's that?
00:29:14What were you thinking, Scotty T?
00:29:15The curls were trying to get the girls at the time.
00:29:18Did they?
00:29:19No, it didn't work.
00:29:20Oh, God.
00:29:21It looks like you've been electrocuted.
00:29:23Yeah, it's pretty retro, isn't it?
00:29:24It looks like it's from, like, 1952.
00:29:27How old are you?
00:29:29Never be revealed.
00:29:31Transformation Week.
00:29:32I can't tell you that.
00:29:33Well, speaking of hair,
00:29:35our next singer is our barber from Ballarat.
00:29:38He's normally styling up others,
00:29:40but for Transformation Week,
00:29:42let's see how he feels
00:29:43when the shoe is on the other foot.
00:29:45Here's Harry.
00:29:52Your voice is stunning.
00:29:54You're great.
00:29:54I can.
00:29:56So, Harry, let's talk all about your hair.
00:29:59It's funny for me to talk about hair, actually,
00:30:01because I'm a barber myself.
00:30:03Yeah, I feel like I've had
00:30:04so many different hairstyles over the years.
00:30:07They've been pretty experimental.
00:30:10Transformation Week is all about levelling up
00:30:12and sort of bringing the image
00:30:13to kind of match the internal part of our performance.
00:30:16What are you singing this week?
00:30:18I'm doing Somebody Told Me by the Killers.
00:30:21You want a bit more?
00:30:21Yeah.
00:30:22Down that rock star kind of lane.
00:30:23Hair thrashing.
00:30:25Bit of hair thrashing.
00:30:26On stage.
00:30:27Go on, Sean.
00:30:28I'm breaking my back
00:30:29just to know your name.
00:30:34It's one thing to look like a rock star,
00:30:35but if you're not really feeling like one,
00:30:37you're never going to sort of connect with the audience.
00:30:44You look like the most unsure rock star.
00:30:46I know.
00:30:47That's what I felt.
00:30:48Really?
00:30:49Okay.
00:30:50We'll do a little exercise right now.
00:30:52Look me in the eyes.
00:30:53Yeah.
00:30:58Just like this.
00:31:01Great.
00:31:02That's so awkward.
00:31:03The first thing you do is like...
00:31:04Yeah, I know.
00:31:06I've always found it a little bit hard
00:31:07to sort of resonate with the crowd.
00:31:09The judges have been very critical of my stage performance.
00:31:12We didn't see you.
00:31:13You know, you were sort of into the neck of the guitar.
00:31:16We need to see who you are.
00:31:19You've just got to connect.
00:31:21Find somebody to look at.
00:31:23Yep.
00:31:23It's so rock star to me.
00:31:25I think the physical transformation
00:31:27will definitely help me feel a little bit more the part.
00:31:29I know I can do it.
00:31:31I've watched people do it my whole life.
00:31:32Embody the transformation.
00:31:34You've got to feel it.
00:31:35In your bones.
00:31:36If I can't channel the look to match the sound,
00:31:39it's the end of the road.
00:31:45He's the Ballarat barber
00:31:46that's dropped his scissors
00:31:48to start cutting up the stage.
00:31:51With a rock star song
00:31:53and a rock star swagger,
00:31:56it's Harry.
00:32:27Anything goes but don't blame you madman.
00:32:34It's open and close in a place like this.
00:32:37I said, open and close in a place like this.
00:32:41Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight.
00:32:47I never thought I'd let a world ruin my life.
00:32:53Somebody told me you had a boyfriend
00:32:57That looked like a girlfriend
00:32:58That I had in February of last year
00:33:02It's not confidential
00:33:03I've got potential
00:33:05I'm rushing around
00:33:07Face yourself for me
00:33:13Well, I said, baby, baby
00:33:20I just don't know now
00:33:27That all I wanna do is try
00:33:32Somebody told me
00:33:34You had a boyfriend
00:33:35That looked like a girlfriend
00:33:37That I had in February of last year
00:33:41It's not confidential
00:33:42I've got potential
00:33:44I'm rushing around
00:33:46Somebody told me
00:33:47You had a boyfriend
00:33:49That looked like a girlfriend
00:33:51That I had in February of last year
00:33:54It's not confidential
00:33:56I've got potential
00:33:57I'm rushing, I'm rushing around
00:33:59I'm rushing around
00:34:01You had a boyfriend
00:34:14You're welcome
00:34:14Harry
00:34:16Wow
00:34:16I went on a real journey then
00:34:19Because when I saw you were going to do this
00:34:21And you were going for the rock star vibe
00:34:23I got, I don't know
00:34:24I got nervous
00:34:25Because you know how we've seen you before
00:34:27Like real folkie
00:34:28but when you came out hearing your voice man it's so unique like you if I any band out there
00:34:37would just that to be a front man you've that was really awesome okay thank you so much like I
00:34:43thought I actually thought that really suited you until you started moving and the the only reason
00:34:50I say it is because in my head I'm like oh that was his stage directions and I don't want
00:34:55to think
00:34:55that like sometimes when you move around that the goal is to make it look like no one said go
00:35:01hit
00:35:01this point hit this point look I don't want to think about that and this is what this show does
00:35:06this is how this is why this shows great is because by the time you finish it you you you
00:35:11master that
00:35:12and people don't notice that people like us don't notice that because we're like wow they're just in
00:35:16the zone they know their marks and it's not obvious until you did that right um it was so solid
00:35:23man
00:35:23like you really you've got something really cool going on um so just I know that's a bit of both
00:35:29but all in all really really great show thanks so much
00:35:40Harry in many ways I disagree with Amy because I'm so glad you came out from behind that microphone
00:35:48you know the guitar's a great thing but so many people hide behind it and I said that to you
00:35:53I
00:35:54want to see you Harry and you actually stepped out okay you've been told what to do and how to
00:35:59do it
00:35:59but welcome to the industry that is the industry that we're in and it's all new to you and um
00:36:05your
00:36:06voice is the bomb that's a great rock and roll voice man thank you so much like fantastic it's one
00:36:14of the
00:36:14most um interesting and exciting rock and roll voices I've heard for a long time and I I really did
00:36:21appreciate and adore you you did great man thank you so much you're welcome you're welcome
00:36:29Harry great haircut let me just say far better than the last time we saw you not that you're ever
00:36:34ugly but that's a good looking boy good looking boy yeah um listen I'm with Amy and Marsha so what
00:36:44you did wrong is when Amy said when you moved and when it looked like you were following stage direction
00:36:49you were yeah so all you've got to do is instead of being a gentle little boy putting the microphone
00:36:54flip that stand oh you know what I mean you don't see Bon Jovi gently placing like when you move
00:37:02you
00:37:02lean into that microphone and when you're down with the audience you feel the music you get down with
00:37:08listen and feel that music yeah yeah that's the only difference because it looked like you were
00:37:12doing a walkthrough rehearsal that's all you need just going off what Marsha said when you go on
00:37:20there are like award shows that you need to be able to hit those marks but that and I'm glad
00:37:25you did
00:37:25it too but what I all I was saying was just make it look like we're not seeing natural make
00:37:31it look
00:37:31like what Carl said and keep it sexy Harry you know I mean because you're a good looking guy
00:37:36work that stage honey work those women you work that air yeah
00:37:44it's getting all hot and steamy up here my goodness Harry how was that for you it's good I
00:37:50definitely understood what Amy and Kyle was saying about the stage I felt like I was a little bit
00:37:55sort of unnatural with it yeah so I definitely have to work on that but I really felt happy with
00:37:59how the voice was yeah other than that did it feel good yeah it felt great yeah like to change
00:38:04the
00:38:04style and it's been like a lot of fun what did you guys think so far you've been you know
00:38:13the more
00:38:13slow indie guitar guy but tonight you transformed into a rock star do you think we should we'll be
00:38:20seeing like more of this Harry as you progress further in the competition if you progress further
00:38:25yeah absolutely I really loved it I did like a lot of fun kind of getting out and even though
00:38:29it was
00:38:30a little bit unnatural I had a great time kind of getting in and around everyone and all right well
00:38:34fingers crossed we get to see rock star Harry hit the stage again if the judges decide to put him
00:38:40through to the top 12 give it up for Harry all right well we are over the halfway mark forcing
00:38:52us down three to go then we'll find out who's through to next week's live shows don't forget
00:38:58the judges each have one fast pass to instantly send their favorite into the next round Marsha used
00:39:05hers last night but there's still two more at play coming up on transformation week it's Harlan
00:39:15he's the 18 year old big ballad singer from Breezy he has chosen an epic song and I can guarantee
00:39:24you have never heard it sound like this his must-see performance is next on Idol
00:39:41welcome back to Idol where it's been a big night but it's about to get a whole lot bigger
00:39:46I'm here with Harlan's family mum and dad Mariah and Rowan Mariah you must be so excited to see
00:39:53and so proud of Harlan can't wait to see him perform tonight and his transformation it's going to be
00:39:58incredible but I've got to ask dad he's got such a big voice his stage presence is top-notch does
00:40:04he get it from you definitely not are you sure yeah definitely not all right well let's check out
00:40:11how Harlan's went with his preparation for transformation week
00:40:19the audience was mesmerized by you it's remarkable what you just did
00:40:24being in the top 21 of Australian Idol was amazing
00:40:27my Australian Idol opens my fruit shop it's not really mine it's Skippy
00:40:31since my audition I started working at Skippy's Farmhouse a fruit shop in Cleveland
00:40:40I love the people that I've been really appreciative of yeah their help and their
00:40:45support but the dream is to be on stage not packing fruit that's why I'm here
00:40:50hi how are you nice to see you again
00:40:53yeah how you going good thank you good tell me about your song this week for transformation week
00:40:59so I am singing chain reaction by Dinah Ross so what are you thinking for this song are we going
00:41:04to do the original like get down and boogie disco version
00:41:08maybe not I'm feeling power ballad wow okay yeah so transforming the song that's your transformation
00:41:17yeah it's it's it's definitely a risk because yes everyone knows it as a disco song
00:41:24and you made me want
00:41:27I have got a lot of big holding parts and like a lot of long phrases in a very high
00:41:32part of my range and it is very very very hard to sing I do feel like this is
00:41:38like probably the biggest song you've sung yeah it's not easy yeah it's it's um it's a real stretch
00:41:46yeah yeah what's the worst that could happen um I was leaving a voice crack
00:41:53okay you ready to give it a go yes ma'am and they're the most humiliating thing ever
00:41:59you can blow your voice in a sound check or rehearsal and do stuff for the performance
00:42:03so it's that stamina and agility that you need to focus on I don't know I went too hard that
00:42:07one
00:42:08I think you need to yeah just pull back when you need to I mean we are at rehearsals and
00:42:14obviously
00:42:14you want to practice as hard as you can but you just need to stay in that safe place yeah
00:42:19it's
00:42:19a big song it's a big sing I can blow it out and it's very scary like especially when you're
00:42:25taking
00:42:25such a big risk but big risk big reward hopefully I really want to make it to top 12 this
00:42:33is what I want
00:42:40I don't know
00:42:40he's the 18 year old frizzy boy who works in the fruit and bed shop by day but tonight he
00:42:46wants to own this stage
00:42:48singing a Diana Ross classic like you've never heard it before.
00:42:52Give it up for Harlan!
00:43:00You took a mystery and you made me want it.
00:43:05You got a pedestal and put me on it.
00:43:09You made me love you out of feeling nothing.
00:43:14Something that you do.
00:43:18And there I was not dancing with anyone.
00:43:23You took a little then you took me over.
00:43:27You set your mark on stealing my heart away crying,
00:43:32trying everything for you.
00:43:36I'm in the middle of a train reaction.
00:43:40You give me all the after midnight action.
00:43:44I wanna get you where I can let you make all that love to me.
00:43:51Talking about love, love, love.
00:43:55Talking about love.
00:44:02Oh, a train reaction.
00:44:07You don't pass me by.
00:44:10I wanna get you where I can't let you make all that love to me.
00:44:28My lips will smother you.
00:44:30No one will ever say.
00:44:34Hey!
00:44:44Hey!
00:44:55Hey!
00:44:56Hey guys!
00:45:00Thank you guys.
00:45:11Oh my God.
00:45:19Oh my God.
00:45:24Oh my.
00:45:33Oh my goodness, aren't you something, Andrew?
00:45:40I want you to know that a very close friend of mine
00:45:43is a very, very personal friend of Frida from ABBA
00:45:49and we sent that audition that you did to them
00:45:54and they were blown away.
00:45:55You're something, man.
00:45:56You really are something.
00:45:59And I think this is all very new to you
00:46:02and everybody out here should be scared
00:46:06because we ain't seen nothing yet, okay?
00:46:09That performance was stupid good.
00:46:17I am so very proud of you
00:46:21because to me that's what youth is, man.
00:46:24Be scared of nothing, honey.
00:46:25Just go for it.
00:46:26Well done.
00:46:26That's all I got to say.
00:46:27Thank you. Thank you so much.
00:46:31What the hell was that?
00:46:34You are freaking incredible.
00:46:38Like I have a song that says feeling like blood go
00:46:45through the veins in my throat but I was just a bit full of shit.
00:46:48I've never actually done it.
00:46:48I just saw it done.
00:46:51Your veins, like everything was working.
00:46:53You just have such control.
00:46:56I've never seen that before.
00:46:57Like in someone that's just in their early stages of their career.
00:47:02How old are you again?
00:47:0318.
00:47:04Like get out.
00:47:10That was really good by the way.
00:47:12There you go.
00:47:13It was, wasn't it?
00:47:16Harlan.
00:47:16Wow.
00:47:18That was, everyone knows, that was beautiful.
00:47:21Sam Smith might as well retire.
00:47:23That's like Sam Smith before he got fat and weird.
00:47:27That was beautiful.
00:47:29You're 18 years old.
00:47:30You know exactly what sort of an artist you want to be.
00:47:35I can't fault that in any way, shape or form.
00:47:37The only thing I think I can do is give me an F.
00:47:40Fast.
00:47:41Give me a P.
00:47:48No waiting.
00:47:53Thank you guys.
00:47:55Wow.
00:48:00Bravo my friend.
00:48:02Wow.
00:48:04Like there was any questioning that was going to happen, right?
00:48:07It was the best of the, of the night.
00:48:10It was unbelievable.
00:48:11I mean, wow.
00:48:13Harlan.
00:48:14Wow is all I can say, but you just received Kyle's fast pass.
00:48:18That means everybody Harlan is straight through to the top 12.
00:48:24How does it feel to know you are in the top 12 of Australian Idol?
00:48:30A relief.
00:48:31Yeah.
00:48:33Yeah.
00:48:34Yeah.
00:48:34I'm so grateful.
00:48:35Thank you, Kyle.
00:48:36You're very welcome and very deserving.
00:48:38Yes.
00:48:39Yeah.
00:48:40I mean, with a voice like that, were you ever worried that you were not going to make it
00:48:43to the top 12?
00:48:44Yeah.
00:48:45Far out.
00:48:47You are incredible.
00:48:48And I mean, 18 years old, like the judges said, you are a freak.
00:48:52And we can't wait to see you perform again live next week.
00:48:56Congratulations.
00:48:56Head on over to the lounge.
00:49:26Our model from Melbourne, Sophie, is up next.
00:49:29Don't go anywhere.
00:49:40Welcome back to Idol, where our judges are deciding who should sing again at next week's live shows.
00:49:46Already safely there are these four, Kesha, Lily, Grace, Charlie, and Samella, who made it through last night.
00:49:54Kesha, how are you feeling?
00:49:55Safely into the top 12?
00:49:57Oh my gosh.
00:49:57I feel a sense of relief, and I'm just so grateful and excited to be on this journey with these
00:50:03amazing contestants.
00:50:05Isn't it cool to watch?
00:50:06And Lily Grace, you've got one of the best seats in the house right up here.
00:50:09Any thoughts on the competition tonight?
00:50:11Scotty, I do have one of the best seats, and I just want to say that everyone has just been,
00:50:15like, ridiculously good.
00:50:17Can we have a round of applause again for how good everyone is tonight?
00:50:21Ultimate hype woman.
00:50:22Well, hoping to join this lot into the top 12 is our next singer.
00:50:26She's our model from Melbourne.
00:50:28It's Sophie.
00:50:34I love your style.
00:50:38I love you.
00:50:40My journey on Idol has not really been an easy one.
00:50:43Yeah, it's been pretty difficult from the start.
00:50:46I didn't expect a young, beautiful, vibrant, structured, model-looking girl to come in and sing old, sad lady songs.
00:50:54That's just not going to cut it.
00:50:56In top 30 weeks, I got put on notice twice.
00:50:59When you are on television, you actually need to lift a little more.
00:51:04You have such an amazing look and a demanding presence.
00:51:08What's going wrong is your conviction.
00:51:11I may seem like a confident person, but that really rocked me.
00:51:16Getting put up twice.
00:51:17Yeah, this is definitely kind of, like, third strike.
00:51:19So, I definitely have a little bit to prove.
00:51:23Hi.
00:51:24Oh, hey, girl. How are you?
00:51:25Good. How are you doing?
00:51:26Good, thanks.
00:51:27So, yeah, my song this week is Betty Davis Eyes.
00:51:29Okay.
00:51:30Sung by Kim Khans.
00:51:31I think Betty Davis Eyes has such an attitude to it and a sass that I definitely connect with.
00:51:37And, yeah, just drawing inspiration from her.
00:51:39Okay, I'm trying to, like, draw a conceptual idea of transformation week outfit.
00:51:44What are you thinking?
00:51:45I mean, I'm thinking we have to kind of shift the look a little bit.
00:51:47Mm-hmm.
00:51:48Because I think this transformation could mean a lot of things.
00:51:51I really want to more take on the inspiration from the title, Betty Davis.
00:51:55Okay.
00:51:56And kind of who she is.
00:51:57Because there's definitely qualities of, like, just having so much power being a woman.
00:52:01And I think that's just really beautiful, I think, to go on stage and kind of step into that kind
00:52:06of character.
00:52:16So, we want icon Sophie.
00:52:19Yeah.
00:52:19We want model Sophie in all of those moments.
00:52:22If you're going to do something, you've just got to commit.
00:52:24Yeah.
00:52:24You walk with purpose.
00:52:26Always.
00:52:28There is, of course, part of me that's doubting a little bit.
00:52:30Sometimes hearing feedback that I need to be more, more, more.
00:52:34I'm like, okay, okay.
00:52:37Thought I was doing that, but I keep hearing it.
00:52:44Go nuts.
00:52:44All the sass.
00:52:45All the Betty Davis.
00:52:46All right.
00:52:46Cute.
00:52:47All the Betty Davis.
00:52:48I'm going to be her.
00:52:49Okay.
00:52:49You won't even recognize me.
00:52:51You won't even recognize me.
00:52:52She's got Betty Davis.
00:52:55The road definitely has been a little bit bumpy in my journey for sure.
00:52:58And, like, constantly fighting to, you know, prove myself.
00:53:03She's got Betty Davis.
00:53:05Knowing this could be my last chance, I'm just going to give it everything I've got and I don't give
00:53:11up easy.
00:53:11She turns the music on.
00:53:15If I can't prove conviction tonight, my top 12 dreams are over and I'm going home.
00:53:25She's our Melbourne model looking fierce, fearless and absolutely fabulous.
00:53:32Her mum is proudly cheering her on from the audience, singing the global smash hit Betty Davis size.
00:53:38This is Sophie.
00:53:48Her hair is hollow gold.
00:53:52Her lips are sweet surprise.
00:53:56Her hands are never cold.
00:54:00She's got Betty Davis eyes.
00:54:04She'll turn her music on.
00:54:06You won't have to think twice.
00:54:12She's pure as New York snow.
00:54:15She's got Betty Davis eyes.
00:54:28She's got Betty Davis eyes.
00:54:36She's got Betty Davis eyes.
00:54:49She's got Betty Davis eyes.
00:55:00She's got Betty Davis eyes.
00:55:05She'll expose you when she snows you
00:55:09Off your feet with the cross
00:55:12She throws you, she's ferocious
00:55:15And she knows just what it takes to make a pro blush
00:55:21All the boys say she's the spy
00:55:25She's got Betty Davis
00:55:28I, I, I, I, I
00:55:36Uh, oh, you've got it
00:55:38Yeah, I've got it
00:55:40Oh, you've got it
00:55:42She's got Betty Davis
00:55:43I
00:56:03Sophie, wow
00:56:04Thank you
00:56:05You look and sound expensive
00:56:10I like it
00:56:11I don't kiss and tell
00:56:14That was, that was really cool man
00:56:16Thank you
00:56:17I, yeah, I mean, the thing is, we have put you through it
00:56:22We've, we've, we've, you know
00:56:24Just a little
00:56:24Just a little
00:56:24We've run you around a little bit
00:56:26But I think it's paid off
00:56:27Because I thought that was slick
00:56:29I thought you looked really confident
00:56:31You should be really proud of that
00:56:32Thank you
00:56:33Oh, yeah
00:56:33Thank you guys
00:56:35You were great, you were great, you were great
00:56:42Performance is everything
00:56:43And you know, you walked out here and you owned the stage
00:56:46You just owned, and you look fantastic Sophie
00:56:48Thank you
00:56:49Thank you so much
00:56:51Look, there's nothing much I can say
00:56:53And that happens to be one of my favourite songs in the world
00:56:56No way
00:56:56Yeah way
00:56:57It's just one of those great songs
00:56:59I kind of grew up with that song
00:57:00And I think you did a great job
00:57:01Thank you
00:57:02You're welcome
00:57:02Thank you so much
00:57:09You owned every inch of that stage
00:57:12Thank you
00:57:12You came out like a spider
00:57:14And everyone was like, whoa, what's going on here?
00:57:17That was the best stage work I've pretty much ever seen on this show
00:57:21You obviously bring that from your background
00:57:23You've got a great voice
00:57:25And I'd play that version of that song on the radio
00:57:28I can hear it at a festival
00:57:30Let's go
00:57:30I can hear it working again
00:57:32It's always a great song
00:57:33Yeah
00:57:33We were also really impressed that you like designed your own costume
00:57:37Yes
00:57:37I said, do they all have to draw their own outfit?
00:57:40Because I didn't see it
00:57:41But that's a level of expertise you bring from your previous life into this
00:57:46That can only be very rewarding for you
00:57:48Thank you so much
00:57:49Yeah, you're a real contender as well
00:57:51You got the whole package
00:57:53If you're wondering, what do they mean by the whole package?
00:57:56That's what I mean
00:57:57The whole package
00:57:59Thank you so, so much guys
00:58:01Thank you
00:58:02Sophie, that was amazing
00:58:04Thank you
00:58:05I want to get like walking lessons from Sophie
00:58:07I got you
00:58:08That strut
00:58:09That strut
00:58:10Wasn't that amazing?
00:58:11Thank you
00:58:11Talk to me
00:58:12How was that for you?
00:58:13That was the best thing ever
00:58:14You guys are amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing
00:58:17And I know I feed off your energy and I give energy
00:58:20So thank you
00:58:22That was awesome
00:58:22Thank you all
00:58:28I'm so proud tonight
00:58:28You
00:58:30Kim, how proud are you of your girl?
00:58:32Oh, I'm just going to ask Kylie if he thinks I look like Sophie's sister
00:58:36You do mum, what a gorgeous
00:58:38Where do you guys come from?
00:58:40Oh, Melbourne, Victoria
00:58:41Oh, against all the better judgement
00:58:43Yeah, you look gorgeous
00:58:45Light her up guys
00:58:46Let's have a real good look at my liquid stoplights
00:58:49Thank you
00:58:50Fabulous, how good is she?
00:58:51That was a great performance
00:58:53We've been practising that a lot over the last 24 hours
00:58:57And that was the best she's done
00:58:59So I'm just so happy
00:59:00You must be so proud
00:59:02She did a great job
00:59:03That was beautiful
00:59:04Thank you
00:59:04Alright
00:59:05Thank you
00:59:05Well, not long now
00:59:06And we will find out who the judges decide to put through to the top 12 live shows
00:59:11Let's hear it one more time for Sophie
00:59:19Okay, the last thing tonight is the kid from Karratha
00:59:2320 year old Cody is determined to prove he has what it takes to go all the way
00:59:28His idol transformation is truly remarkable and is one that you cannot miss
00:59:34Then, with only four singers going through tonight
00:59:37And already the fast pass given to Harlan
00:59:40We'll find out who will get the last three spots into next week's live shows
00:59:46Don't go anywhere
00:59:47This is Australian Idol
00:59:58It is transformation week on Idol and every one of tonight's singers is desperate to get their hands on a
01:00:04top 12 spot
01:00:05With Kyle giving Harlan his fast pass it means there's only three spots still up for grabs
01:00:11Our very last singer of the evening is fighting for a place and it's our kid from Karratha
01:00:17This is Cody
01:00:24Your voice is a stunner
01:00:26This is why I love Idol
01:00:27Cody's just hanging out in Karratha
01:00:30So this is where I'm getting my hair and makeup done
01:00:34It's a bit over my head to be honest
01:00:36I don't really even know what all of it's for
01:00:41I don't know if I was meant to do that
01:00:44I've seen a cone before
01:00:46You don't see any guys like walking around with makeup on in Karratha
01:00:49Not that that's a problem
01:00:50But you just don't
01:00:53I'm just a kid from a small town
01:00:56Not long ago I was just like fishing with my daddy
01:00:59And now from my audition
01:01:01Vance Joy knows who I am
01:01:03Hey Cody
01:01:04You sounded amazing man singing Fire in the Flood
01:01:07Congrats
01:01:08And just wishing you the best for the rest of the competition man
01:01:10Really uplifting
01:01:12Go
01:01:12Go get him
01:01:13That's pretty crazy
01:01:14That's pretty cool to me
01:01:15Yeah
01:01:16How you going Cody?
01:01:18Hi
01:01:18How you going?
01:01:20I'm great
01:01:20Yeah
01:01:21Transformation week
01:01:22Tell me about your song
01:01:23What are you singing?
01:01:24I'm singing Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran
01:01:26Great
01:01:27Ed Sheeran's like my idol
01:01:29The song speaks a lot about going home and old memories
01:01:32And I'm kind of like
01:01:34Dedicating this song to back home
01:01:37I was younger then
01:01:40Take me back to when I
01:01:46This point you're kind of like
01:01:47You're playing it
01:01:48And you love the song and that's great
01:01:50Yeah
01:01:51But now we just need to know how you connect to it
01:01:53We just want that to come across
01:01:55If I can't ground myself in this performance
01:01:58It would go exactly like the solo performance did
01:02:00You're dreaming big
01:02:02You're trying to chase that
01:02:03And I don't think I saw that on the stage today
01:02:08You need to take it back to the smell of home
01:02:11The people that you come from
01:02:13Thanks very much
01:02:14Who are the people that ground you and thank you?
01:02:17Yeah, I kind of like
01:02:19I always like have my
01:02:20My mum and my sister with me
01:02:23Um
01:02:24They made this for me so
01:02:26That's beautiful
01:02:27I love that
01:02:28So yeah
01:02:29I come from like a calm place
01:02:31And I just need to like remind myself
01:02:33Who I am
01:02:34And where I come from
01:02:36In those massive moments
01:02:38And that is what I'm going to be doing
01:02:40For this next performance
01:02:41And it's just so important
01:02:47He may be from Outback Australia
01:02:50But tonight
01:02:50He's headed for centre stage
01:02:52With an incredible transformation
01:02:54From the dusty roads of remote Western Australia
01:02:57To the dazzling lights of Idol
01:02:59This is Cody
01:03:07When I was six years old
01:03:09I broke my leg
01:03:13I was running from my brother and his friends
01:03:21And I tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
01:03:27I was younger then
01:03:31Take me back to when
01:03:34I
01:03:35I found my heart
01:03:37And I broke it here
01:03:39Made friends and lost them through the years
01:03:42I've not seen the roaring fields
01:03:46In so long
01:03:47I know I've grown
01:03:49And I can't wait to go home
01:03:54And I'm on my way
01:03:58Driving at 90 down
01:04:02Those country lanes
01:04:05Singing to a tiny dancer
01:04:08And I miss the way you make
01:04:12Make me feel
01:04:14It's rip
01:04:16And we can watch this turn instead
01:04:19Over the castle on the hill
01:04:26Over the castle on the hill
01:04:33Over the castle on the hill
01:04:35Over the castle on the hill
01:04:37Over the castle on the hill
01:04:45And I miss the way you make
01:04:49And I miss the way you make
01:04:51And I miss the way you make
01:04:51And I miss the way you make me feel
01:04:51It's real when we watch the sun set
01:04:56Over the castle on the hill
01:05:19Now you are the same bloke we met at the auditions
01:05:22Because it feels like there's only half of you
01:05:23Have you done training, weight loss
01:05:26Like you look completely different
01:05:28It has been like a goal of mine
01:05:30To you know take this seriously
01:05:31Well I can't have someone showing me up like that
01:05:33Because I've been pretending to lose weight for decades
01:05:36Yeah I just did a lot of running you know
01:05:38Man well done
01:05:39That's commitment
01:05:41I love that you kept the eyebrows
01:05:42I appreciate it
01:05:43Thank you so much
01:05:44Really good
01:05:46Look I've got to be honest
01:05:48I think you're great
01:05:50I think you've got a great voice
01:05:51I really love your energy
01:05:52And everything that you bring to the program
01:05:54I didn't really like the beginning
01:05:55The spoken word bit
01:05:57No fan of that spoken word thing
01:05:59And when you got into it
01:06:00And you were like
01:06:01You were out there on the corrugated dirt road
01:06:03That was the whole thing
01:06:05I sort of liked that bit
01:06:06And then what
01:06:07So once you got into the vocal
01:06:09And you were singing and performing
01:06:10I loved it
01:06:11But I didn't
01:06:12I wasn't
01:06:13I wasn't
01:06:13I was worried at the beginning
01:06:15When you were doing that
01:06:17Spoken word rhyme rubbish
01:06:19Amy what do you think?
01:06:20I kind of see what Kyle is trying to say
01:06:23I think it was just
01:06:26The start was a bit shaky
01:06:28When you hit your stride
01:06:30You really
01:06:31You brought the Cody that we know back
01:06:35But we've definitely seen you do a little better
01:06:39But we all know what you're capable of
01:06:42Like when I just watch you as an artist
01:06:47There is a lot of Ed resemblance
01:06:49Because you're
01:06:51You're so proud of where you're from
01:06:54And when I think about
01:06:55Especially the song you sang
01:06:56Like I don't mean to flex
01:06:58But I was in Ed's car
01:06:59When he like pointed
01:07:00And he said
01:07:01See that over there?
01:07:02That's the castle on the hill
01:07:03And like
01:07:04He drives us all past that castle
01:07:05It's no big deal
01:07:06No you weren't there
01:07:07This is one flex I have for you
01:07:08We've all been in Ed's car
01:07:09Looking at the freaking castle
01:07:10No but he writes about his hometown
01:07:11That's what makes it so real
01:07:13Cody you're so real
01:07:14You're such a real artist
01:07:16We want everyone to win up there
01:07:19I don't know if that was your strongest performance
01:07:21But I know what you're capable of
01:07:23I just like
01:07:24It was just
01:07:25I have to agree
01:07:26It was just a shaky start
01:07:27But you definitely got there
01:07:29I appreciate that
01:07:30Thanks very much
01:07:35You look great Cody
01:07:36I appreciate that
01:07:37Thanks so much
01:07:38Oh no you need to own that okay?
01:07:40And I
01:07:41That's not an easy task
01:07:41I know
01:07:42That he's done
01:07:42It's quite remarkable
01:07:45Trust me
01:07:46I've been pretending
01:07:47That's why I'm looking at you
01:07:49You think I should put a bigger effort in?
01:07:51He said he's been running Kyle
01:07:54No
01:08:00Hey get out
01:08:01Go home
01:08:02Go home
01:08:03I think like a lot of
01:08:05So Cody you know
01:08:06Look
01:08:06I was lucky enough to be at Ed Sheeran School
01:08:10At this concert
01:08:10With some very cool people
01:08:12And he sang that exact song
01:08:13He's an amazing storyteller
01:08:15You spoke about your family
01:08:17Whenever you get
01:08:18And that's what Jessica said to you
01:08:20Whenever you get on stage
01:08:21Just remember
01:08:22You're doing it for you
01:08:23But to represent your family okay?
01:08:25And I think your performance was just fine
01:08:27Own that too boyfriend
01:08:29Well done
01:08:29I really appreciate that
01:08:30Thank you so much
01:08:34Cody
01:08:34I feel like everyone's missing one super impressive thing
01:08:40The whistle
01:08:40Oh yeah
01:08:41I thought that was the backing vocalist
01:08:43No
01:08:43That was amazing
01:08:44That was sick
01:08:45I changed everything I said
01:08:46It was amazing
01:08:48That was cool
01:08:49I loved the whistle
01:08:49Wasn't that amazing?
01:08:50It was good
01:08:51Cause it's so hard to whistle and sing
01:08:53I can't but you did
01:08:55It's so hard
01:08:56Yeah
01:08:57Cody
01:08:57Well done
01:08:58That was a great performance
01:08:59You look amazing
01:09:00How do you feel?
01:09:01Yeah
01:09:02Feel so honoured
01:09:03To kind of like represent where I'm from
01:09:05Represent my family
01:09:06And just you know
01:09:07Sing a song that I really like
01:09:09I love Ed Sheeran
01:09:10And yeah
01:09:11I had a great time singing it
01:09:13So yeah
01:09:13We had a great time listening to that
01:09:15That was awesome
01:09:18Now you've had quite the glow up
01:09:20New clothes and all
01:09:22But I do love that you are still wearing the necklace
01:09:25The piece
01:09:26The little piece of back home around your neck
01:09:28What would you like to say to everyone back home in Karratha
01:09:31Watching right now?
01:09:32Um
01:09:32You know the support's been extremely overwhelming
01:09:35To go to the shops and have someone like
01:09:38Lean out the car and go
01:09:40Oh my god it's Cody James
01:09:42I've never experienced that before
01:09:43But you know
01:09:44It's part of the trade so it's good
01:09:46And I really appreciate the support back home
01:09:48So thanks very much
01:09:49Yes
01:09:52Now your dad Todd is in the crowd
01:09:54He's flown in to support you tonight
01:09:56Todd
01:09:57How proud are you of your boy Cody?
01:10:00So bloody proud of you mate
01:10:02Um
01:10:03Yeah you've put in a really really big effort
01:10:06To get here and to get to where you are
01:10:08And to um
01:10:10Make yourself into the person that you wanna be
01:10:13And to call yourself
01:10:15My son
01:10:16Um
01:10:18Yeah
01:10:19Very honoured
01:10:20Love you buddy
01:10:21Love you dad, love you
01:10:25Beautiful
01:10:25Well well done Cody
01:10:27Go on and join the rest of the singers in the lounge Australia
01:10:30Give it up for Cody
01:10:35Amazing right?
01:10:36Can you whistle?
01:10:37No
01:10:37Oh not that great
01:10:38Nah
01:10:41Wow this is good TV
01:10:42Great TV
01:10:43If you wanna
01:10:44Kyle's going here
01:10:45Come on
01:10:46Well you need to be careful over there
01:10:48You're gonna blow an aneurysm or something
01:10:50I've already done two push ups
01:10:50That's too bad
01:10:51Don't do that
01:10:51The push ups I was scared
01:10:53I'm scared of you
01:10:55I'll be fine
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01:11:05We have seen all the performances and now it's time for our judges to make the gruelling decision on who
01:11:12will go through to the top 12 and sadly who will be leaving us
01:11:17Earlier Harlan was given a fast pass by Kyle which sent him straight into next week's top 12 live shows
01:11:28That leaves six singers vying for just three spots
01:11:32Kyle, Marsha and Amy still have to make the final decision about who has earned a cover to place in
01:11:38the top 12
01:11:39This is super tense
01:11:41It is
01:11:41The judges decision will be final and it will be revealed right after this on Australian Idol
01:11:48You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026
01:12:01They'll win a life changing $100,000
01:12:05Hit the red carpet at the Aria Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards
01:12:11Boost their brand with the annex
01:12:14The experts in marketing and social media
01:12:17Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing
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01:12:31Idol is serious about launching a star and that prize package will help get them on their way
01:12:37Okay, all of our singers have performed and it's time for the judges to decide who goes through to next
01:12:44week's huge top 12 live shows
01:12:47Last night the judges chose Kesha, Lily Grace, Charlie and Samella as the first four singers to make the cut
01:12:56And earlier Kyle used his fast pass on Harlan which shot him directly into the top 12
01:13:04Congratulations
01:13:09That means there are just three spots left tonight
01:13:14The judges have deliberated and it's time for them to reveal their verdict
01:13:22Amy, who is going through to the top 12?
01:13:29Really tough night guys
01:13:31This was like there's a lot of favorites in this group and you all did such an amazing job
01:13:35So just whatever happens, please know that
01:13:40This person we decided was the full package
01:13:46And we can see them dominating the pop world
01:13:54And the singer we're sending through to the top 12 is Sophie
01:14:03Sophie, congratulations
01:14:04Thank you, thank you, thank you all
01:14:06You are into the top 12, how does it feel?
01:14:08Oh, I feel so good
01:14:08I feel good, yeah
01:14:10She feels good
01:14:12Yes, I really do
01:14:13Thank you all so much
01:14:14I'm so grateful and thankful and
01:14:17Wow
01:14:17What a relief, huh?
01:14:19Yeah
01:14:19Well, congratulations, we'll see you again next week
01:14:21Thank you all
01:14:21Head on over to the lounge
01:14:22Thank you so much for all
01:14:23Thank you guys
01:14:24Congratulations
01:14:25Alright
01:14:26Alrighty
01:14:28That's one safe, two spots to go
01:14:32It's a really tough decision for the judges tonight as Amy said
01:14:36But they observed all aspects of the performances
01:14:40But in the end, not everyone can move forwards
01:14:44It's Marcia
01:14:46Who is tonight's judges pick?
01:14:53I have to say what Amy said, it's so real, you know
01:14:58We really appreciate everything each and every one of you have done
01:15:03To get to here
01:15:04But we can only choose a few of you as you're aware, right?
01:15:09And it's not been easy
01:15:11Tonight was very difficult for the three of us
01:15:15So
01:15:18The person that we've chosen
01:15:20To continue on
01:15:25Is
01:15:35Harry
01:15:36Harry
01:15:39Congratulations, buddy
01:15:41Well done, Harry
01:15:43Congrats
01:15:44Harry, you are through to the
01:15:46I have, I do have something to say to you
01:15:48Of course
01:15:48You have to continue to be that rock guy
01:15:51Because you just, you killed that
01:15:52Thank you so much, Marcia
01:15:53So, you know, that's why you've gotten through
01:15:55And we were very impressed with your performance tonight
01:15:59So, I wish you all the luck, man
01:16:01Thank you so much, I really appreciate it
01:16:04Harry, you're through to the top 12
01:16:06How does it feel?
01:16:07What's going through your mind right now?
01:16:08I'm buzzing
01:16:09This is sick
01:16:10I kind of was, after the sort of feedback
01:16:13About moving around the stage
01:16:14I was a little bit worried
01:16:16I'm kind of really glad
01:16:17That the judges gave me an opportunity
01:16:18And to kind of keep going
01:16:19And show what I can do
01:16:21Alright, well Harry
01:16:23Congratulations, go and celebrate
01:16:24Well done, buddy
01:16:27Alright
01:16:27The final spot
01:16:30They've given everything they have to this competition
01:16:34Who is the final performer
01:16:36Going through to the top 12 live shows
01:16:40Tonight
01:16:42Kyle
01:16:43Verdict time
01:16:44Okay
01:16:44Out of the four of you left
01:16:46Only one is going through to the top 12
01:16:49What a week it's been
01:16:50Transformation week
01:16:51You all nailed it
01:16:52But I think
01:16:54Vocally
01:16:55You all did very well
01:16:56It's the toughest night
01:16:58Without any doubt
01:17:00When it gets closer to the end
01:17:01It gets tougher and tougher and tougher
01:17:04But the final singer
01:17:05We're going to send through to the top 12 this year
01:17:08Has definitely risen to the transformation challenge
01:17:13It's quite remarkable
01:17:16That final singer joining the top 12 tonight is
01:17:24Jacinta, it's you
01:17:28Jacinta
01:17:32You did it
01:17:33You're in the top 12
01:17:35How are you feeling?
01:17:37I feel like I can breathe now
01:17:39It's holding in my breath so much
01:17:42So incredible
01:17:43Well done
01:17:44You can go and celebrate down there
01:17:45We'll see you next week at the live shows
01:17:50Amazing
01:17:51Well congratulations to Harlan, Sophie, Harry and Jacinta
01:17:56All through to the top 12
01:18:03Unfortunately though this means the Australian Idol clock has run out for Cody, Harriet and Asher
01:18:10Cody, what's it been like here on Idol? What's your time been like?
01:18:14It's been super surreal
01:18:16It's like a dream to represent such an important thing for me
01:18:20To inspire other regional kids is really why I'm doing this
01:18:24Yeah, thanks for being here
01:18:26I promise
01:18:27I promise you'll say more of me
01:18:29You'll say me somewhere
01:18:30Thanks very much
01:18:31Cody, Cody, you'll go on
01:18:34You'll take what you've learnt
01:18:35You'll develop your career
01:18:37I've got no doubt
01:18:38Tonight was pretty, any other night
01:18:40It might have been a different kettle of fish we're dealing with
01:18:42But you've got a world at your feet, my friend
01:18:45Good luck
01:18:46I'll see you soon
01:18:47Okay
01:18:48And Harriet, you've got such an amazing voice
01:18:51How's your time been with us on Idol?
01:18:53It's been so incredible
01:18:54I came onto this show with two things that I needed to remind myself throughout
01:19:00And that was that I'm a songwriter first
01:19:02And the second was that no matter what happens I'm going to continue making music
01:19:06Yes
01:19:06Because that's what I love to do
01:19:07Absolutely
01:19:08I have so much virtual music that I can't wait to share
01:19:12Absolutely
01:19:13And Asha, mate, tonight was so much fun
01:19:16What's this experience like being for you?
01:19:18Yeah, this has been some of the greatest few weeks of my entire life
01:19:21And I've loved every second of it
01:19:23I feel like I've grown so much as an artist and a person
01:19:27And I just want to thank my family and my school and everyone who supported me
01:19:31It's been the world
01:19:32Thank you guys so much
01:19:36Well done
01:19:37Look at that
01:19:38There's the love from the judges for all of you
01:19:41You are amazing
01:19:41This is not the end
01:19:43Thank you all so much for sharing your talent with Australia and with all of us
01:19:47It's been such a pleasure getting to know you and getting to watch you and listen to you
01:19:51Please give it up one last time for Cody, Harriet and Asha
01:19:58Well done bro
01:20:00Congratulations guys
01:20:01So proud of you, so proud of you
01:20:03Alright guys, congrats
01:20:06Well done, thank you
01:20:09Congratulations
01:20:09Give me a hug
01:20:10Give me Cody
01:20:11You've done a great job
01:20:12Of course you can
01:20:14They're the best hugs
01:20:16They're the best in the biz
01:20:18See you soon buddy
01:20:21I hate that part
01:20:23No, you give good hugs
01:20:25Alright, well
01:20:26That's it for round 2 of Top 21 Week
01:20:28Tomorrow night
01:20:29The action continues with a brand new line-up of singers vying for a place at next week's Idle Live
01:20:36Shows
01:20:36Including Central Coast Landscaper Kalani
01:20:4220 year old Eva from Brisbane
01:20:45Bunbury's Johnny Jukebox
01:20:48Plus
01:20:49One Wu
01:20:50Trey
01:20:51And our cheeky cowboy Vince
01:20:54Who will be the final 4 contestants to round out our Top 12?
01:20:58Find out tomorrow night at 7.30pm here on 7
01:21:02And the amazing new Psycho Techno Thriller Mr. Robot is ready for you to watch exclusively for free on 7
01:21:09Plus right now
01:21:11Thank you to our amazing judges, Cole Sandilands
01:21:16Lasha Hines
01:21:18Masha Hines
01:21:18And Amy Shock
01:21:21Good night of show, y'all!
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01:22:04season and the performance that will steam up the studio every woman here is looking at you going
01:22:13yeah I'll be the professional one here that was really hot
01:22:18only the greatest performances will get them to the live shows fantastic and that's what
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