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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 22: Top 8 - 1
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00:00:00Australia, we are twisting things up.
00:00:04Tonight, your top eight are taking on unexpected songs chosen by you.
00:00:10New sounds, new styles, and for some, a serious step outside their comfort zone.
00:00:16Strapping things are about to get interesting.
00:00:21This is...
00:00:23Australia!
00:00:39Hi Australia, I'm Rikki Lee.
00:00:42And I'm Scott Tweedy, and I have never heard a crowd like this before.
00:00:47Wow!
00:00:51To date, our artists have shown us who they are, but tonight, we're about to find out who they could
00:00:59be.
00:01:00We are throwing out the rulebook and mixing up their music styles to put their vocal talents to the test.
00:01:07We're talking ballad singers becoming blazing rock stars, R&B goes country, even K-pop is on the soundtrack tonight.
00:01:15Oh yeah, it's bold, it's risky, and for some, it could be a total game changer.
00:01:20But, before our idols step up to the challenge and hit the idol stage, let's welcome your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:35Carl Sandiland!
00:01:38Marsha Hans!
00:01:40Amy Schock!
00:01:46Oh my god!
00:01:50Oh my god!
00:01:51Wow!
00:02:13Oh we're excited about the twist tonight I thought they'd be twisties here there's nothing
00:02:21demanding snacks already well the curveball songs on tonight's playlist were chosen by you at home
00:02:27you had your say on social media and soon we will reveal what songs our top eight will be
00:02:33challenged with will our idols rise to the occasion or will they be completely out of their
00:02:39depths now more than ever every note counts as your idols fight to remain in the running to be
00:02:46the next Australian Idol Amy our singers have been living their best lives comfortable in genres they
00:02:53know and love but where's the fun in that right I mean seriously once you get out there in the
00:02:58big
00:02:59bag world of the music industry there's curveballs coming in all over the place so this is just
00:03:03another epic challenge for you guys and I'm sure you're gonna smash it 100% yeah and Kyle a true
00:03:10artist isn't defined by one sound they're defined by their ability to evolve and tonight's exactly
00:03:15what we're putting them to the test right yeah absolutely to be able to cross genres but still
00:03:21make the song your own that's the sign of a true artist that's what we're looking for and it's the
00:03:26top eight it's important tonight good luck guys yeah Marsha like Kyle said we are at the top eight not
00:03:35far
00:03:35away from the grand finale and the talent this year is next level it really is anyone's game
00:03:40it's been amazing you know and like Kyle just said though although you're singing someone else's song
00:03:47it's all about your interpretation and your belief in that song guys you know and that's what you all
00:03:52look very nice very nice yeah that's what it's about you know so I look forward to seeing what they
00:03:59what they produce yeah well voting is officially open now so if you want to keep your favorite idol
00:04:08in the competition simply text their name to the number on the screen that's all thanks to the all
00:04:13new jku j5 ev powering electric idol performances you can vote 10 times per phone number you can use
00:04:21them all on one idol you can split them over several after tonight's performances the judges will save
00:04:27one idol from the public vote placing them firmly into the top six while the others face elimination
00:04:33so getting that judges save is a vital lifeline for one lucky idol all right who's ready to get into
00:04:40it
00:04:43first to sing is Harlan our ballad king from Brisbane but this week you gave him a song by one
00:04:51of the biggest
00:04:51rock bands in history from ballads to rock this is gonna be good make some noise for Harlan
00:05:07I'm feeling amazing it's top eight life's changed a lot um like I get stopped all the time now by
00:05:12fans
00:05:13in the street it's really beautiful like seeing the faces of the people who actually have voted for me
00:05:17feel very grateful I've got so much support on social media which feels amazing far out social
00:05:25media is one of the best ways to connect with my supporters oh Harlan's eyebrows are a national
00:05:30treasure and so are his voice oh I didn't realize my eyebrows are a national treasure it's super twist
00:05:36week how funky and the viewers have chosen my song it is terrifying what's it gonna be
00:05:53I have been dying to sing a Queen song let alone a Queen song on national television somebody to love
00:06:00there's such like a rock song they're kind of rock elements a bit different for me like I've only been
00:06:05singing ballads I think it's an amazing opportunity for me to show everyone what else I can do there's
00:06:10nothing easy about Queen songs not at all not everyone doesn't taking on any Queen song you
00:06:16just have to have next level charisma the best front men in the world have covered Queen songs
00:06:21so you've got Freddie Adam Lambert and now you online I've been compared a lot to Adam Lambert
00:06:29he's a front man a queen now he's one of my biggest inspirations so yeah daunting start tapping into
00:06:36the rock star because we really have to embody this oh my god and I try oh so many words
00:06:48okay um this is
00:06:51the most wordy song I've done this whole competition it's water in my brain oh it's definitely stressful
00:06:59a stressful song okay so there's a lot of tricky little phrases there it's kind of like a script
00:07:06rather than a song I really don't want to sing like I'm really scared there's definitely a chance that I
00:07:10could have met my match with this song every week it just seems to get tougher and tougher an epic
00:07:17ballad to epic rock the pressure is on this week far up
00:07:24cause...
00:07:25could anybody
00:07:32find me
00:07:35somebody to
00:07:37love
00:07:44whooooo
00:07:47Each morning I get up, I die a little
00:07:51Can't barely stand on my feet
00:07:53Take a look in the mirror and cry
00:07:58Look what you're doing to me
00:08:01I've spent all my years believing you
00:08:04But I just can't get no relief
00:08:07Lord, somebody, oh, somebody
00:08:10Can anybody find me?
00:08:15Somebody to love
00:08:23Every day
00:08:25And I try and I try and I try
00:08:28But everybody wants to put me down and say
00:08:32I'm going crazy
00:08:35They say I got a lot of water in my brain
00:08:38I got no common sense
00:08:40I got nobody left to believe in
00:08:43And you
00:08:45I just gotta get out of this reason self
00:08:49One day I'll want to be free
00:08:52Lord, sing!
00:08:57Find me somebody to love
00:08:59Ooh, yeah
00:09:01Somebody to love
00:09:02Somebody
00:09:03Somebody
00:09:04Somebody
00:09:05Somebody
00:09:07Somebody
00:09:07Find me
00:09:08Somebody
00:09:08Find me
00:09:18Somebody
00:09:19To love
00:09:29Somebody
00:09:30Somebody
00:09:30Somebody
00:09:31Somebody
00:09:31Somebody
00:09:32I
00:10:08Thank you guys
00:10:14Harlan if that's the benchmark you guys have got a lot of stress tonight
00:10:20What the actual F
00:10:23Thank you
00:10:25You have always had a great voice since day one
00:10:29Every week we see you you get that bit better the confidence was oozing out of you like a fresh
00:10:35tube of toothpaste it was it was crazy
00:10:37Thank you
00:10:38You know you've always been a powerful powerful performer
00:10:45You've just look you set a benchmark tonight and it's gonna be so difficult for anybody
00:10:51To do what you just did I mean Harlan I am so proud of you and that's a hard song
00:10:55I know the song and I love Freddie
00:10:57That was amazing
00:10:59It is not I mean
00:11:06Freddie Mercury
00:11:07You just absolutely own that last week you did John Farnham
00:11:12I was at my in-laws when we watched that and my my father-in-law Pete who's from New
00:11:16Zealand he was like this
00:11:17Kid's not missing around does he
00:11:20And you're not man
00:11:21That just when I think
00:11:23Oh Harlan's yeah no he's like hit the ceiling
00:11:26You just flew through it then
00:11:28Like I'm terrified for you all
00:11:30This is gonna be a huge night
00:11:32Wow that was incredible
00:11:33Well done Harlan
00:11:40You're amazing
00:11:42Honestly every single person in this room was on their feet and my favorite thing is watching people's faces when
00:11:48you hit those big notes everyone's like
00:11:51It's insane and I truly think Australia nailed that song choice for you
00:11:57With so many people already comparing you to Queen's current front man Adam Lambert that was just the perfect perfect
00:12:05fit are you happy with that performance?
00:12:08Well I mean like getting a Queen song is just an honor and a gift and I've just been so
00:12:13so so so so grateful and happy that you guys chose that for starters
00:12:16Um and yeah, it's an amazing song to sink your teeth in and just to perform it's the way it's
00:12:22written
00:12:23It's just yeah, I'm so so so so so grateful
00:12:25Is there anything you can't sing?
00:12:28It's amazing
00:12:30I feel like you're always destined to be performing on a stage like this
00:12:34Check out this adorable photo that your parents sent in
00:12:40How old were you there about 7, 8, 6, 4, 2, who knows
00:12:44What were you what were you singing in your bedroom back then?
00:12:48I've got no clue. I love some Katy Perry
00:12:51Really cutting some shapes
00:12:51Yeah, and then I got a lot less cute than that and got into my Ariana Grande phase
00:12:57Oh, did you?
00:12:58Oh, yeah
00:13:00And now I'm here so
00:13:02Yeah, you are
00:13:04Australia
00:13:04If you want to see Harlan keep his idle dreams alive and sing again next week then you gotta vote
00:13:10for him
00:13:10Text Harlan to 0457 500 700
00:13:14Everybody and Australia
00:13:16One more time for Harlan
00:13:22What an incredible way to start the show
00:13:25Now I'm here with the rest of the top 8 and up next we have got you Kesha
00:13:31It is your time to shine
00:13:32Go on backstage and get ready
00:13:35Australia
00:13:36What song do you choose for our singing skier from Jindabyne?
00:13:39Let's take a look
00:13:47I'm absolutely terrified of Australia being able to choose our songs
00:13:50Come in, come in, come on, come on
00:13:51So I found out my song is going to be revealed on the morning show
00:13:56So I thought I'd invite some friends over for some moral support
00:14:00Okay, it's viewers choice on Australian Idol which means you are in control of what the finalists will sing
00:14:06What the hell?
00:14:07Yeah, and we can now reveal to Australia and Kesha
00:14:10The singing skier from Jindabyne who we know is watching this
00:14:14That her song will be
00:14:18Physical by Juleepa
00:14:20Good luck
00:14:22Oh my gosh, this is such a huge song
00:14:25Juleepa is the queen
00:14:28So this is going to be a big challenge
00:14:30And this is really intimidating
00:14:37What are your concerns?
00:14:39I don't know, I'm nervous
00:14:41What exactly are you scared about with this song?
00:14:44I know how positive the feedback is to the music that I normally sing
00:14:49Which is that ballady style
00:14:52And I hope that I can get that same positive response from people when I'm doing a different style
00:14:59I don't see myself as a pop princess
00:15:01This is definitely the most uncomfortable I've felt in this competition
00:15:07The stakes are so high with this upcoming week
00:15:11I don't deliver like Australia is wanting me to
00:15:14I'm going home
00:15:22Common love isn't for us
00:15:26We created something phenomenal
00:15:28Don't you agree?
00:15:31Don't you agree?
00:15:35You got me feeling diamond rich
00:15:38Nothing on this planet compares to it
00:15:41Don't you agree?
00:15:44Well don't you agree?
00:15:48Who needs to go to sleep when I got you next to me?
00:15:52Hold up or I am with you
00:15:55You know I got your back and you know I got you
00:15:58So come on
00:15:59Yeah, come on
00:16:01Come on
00:16:03Let's get physical
00:16:05Let's get physical
00:16:06Adrenaline keeps on rushing in
00:16:09I love the simulation we're dreaming in
00:16:12Don't you agree?
00:16:14Well don't you agree?
00:16:20I don't want to live another life
00:16:23I don't want to live another life
00:16:24Cause this one's pretty nice
00:16:27You're living it up
00:16:29Who wants to go to sleep when I got you next to me?
00:16:32All night
00:16:34I'm riding with you
00:16:35I know you got my back
00:16:37You know I got you
00:16:38So come on
00:16:39Yeah, come on
00:16:41Come on
00:16:43Let's get physical
00:16:45Hold on
00:16:47Just a little tighter
00:16:48Come on
00:16:49Hold on
00:16:50Show me that you're ready
00:16:51Come on
00:16:54Take it more dancing
00:16:57Let's get physical
00:16:58Let's get physical
00:17:01Baby, keep on dancing like we don't got a choice
00:17:04Come on
00:17:06Come on
00:17:07Come on
00:17:09Let's get physical
00:17:16Thank you
00:17:22Thank you everyone
00:17:29You know Kesha you are such
00:17:30You're such a bona fide rock chick
00:17:33Do you know?
00:17:34And as I've said all through the series
00:17:36Because you do live gigs
00:17:38You know what it is to work that audience
00:17:40You know what it is to sort of settle
00:17:42And when you go
00:17:44You go at 110%
00:17:46Well done darling
00:17:47I really like that
00:17:48Thank you Marshall, thank you
00:17:53Kesha
00:17:53Never feels the pressure
00:17:55Kesha
00:17:55That was
00:17:56That was so good
00:17:58I mean I didn't even
00:17:59I had to look down and see who sung that song
00:18:01Because you just
00:18:02I was like oh Dua Lipa
00:18:04I didn't hear that at all
00:18:04I just heard Kesha
00:18:05Just doing what she does best
00:18:07Another
00:18:07Freaking awesome show
00:18:09Well done
00:18:10That was so good
00:18:11Thank you Amy
00:18:13Thank you
00:18:15Kesha great
00:18:16I love your voice
00:18:17I love that you did a current pop song
00:18:20Everyone loves
00:18:21And she's great
00:18:22I remember when we first met Dua Lipa
00:18:25When she came into the radio show once
00:18:27She was fresh
00:18:28She was 16
00:18:29She had a childhood
00:18:30Like school boyfriend
00:18:31And I was like
00:18:32Oh this probably won't last that long
00:18:33And you never know if they're going to last the distance
00:18:36Because it's all about one song
00:18:38Backing it up with another one
00:18:39Backing it up with another one
00:18:40Backing it up with another one
00:18:41And look at her
00:18:42Great choice
00:18:43And I've done a lot of press
00:18:45A lot of it I didn't want to do this week
00:18:47Talking to journalists and stuff
00:18:48And at the end
00:18:50A lot of them were like
00:18:51By the way
00:18:52We really like Kesha
00:18:53Like they're watching the show
00:18:54Yeah
00:18:54It's interesting
00:18:55That during all this other rubbish
00:18:57That everyone's across
00:18:58They're still loving you
00:18:59Great energy
00:19:01Great work
00:19:01Loved you tonight
00:19:02Good luck
00:19:03Thank you so much
00:19:04Thank you guys
00:19:05I appreciate you
00:19:06Thank you
00:19:07Love that
00:19:08The journos
00:19:09They're on your case
00:19:10The journos are loving Kesha
00:19:12Thanks journos
00:19:13I love that
00:19:14Now Kesha
00:19:15You usually have that husky soulful sound
00:19:18But tonight
00:19:18You became a bit of a pop princess
00:19:20Look at you go
00:19:21How did you feel about that performance?
00:19:25Oh you know what
00:19:25The lead up
00:19:26It was hard
00:19:27I had a challenging week
00:19:29You know doing a genre
00:19:30That's different from my slower emotional ballads
00:19:33But I just wanted to have fun
00:19:36Like I always do on this stage
00:19:37And I had fun
00:19:39I had fun with all of you
00:19:40And I had a good time
00:19:42Yeah I love this place
00:19:43I'm having the best time ever on this stage
00:19:45So thank you
00:19:45And she's got the Trekkie dance
00:19:46And look at the name
00:19:48Kesha
00:19:49Yeah yeah yeah yeah
00:19:50I'm keeping these
00:19:51Very very cool
00:19:52Now Kesha you are from Jindabyne
00:19:54And we saw on the news this week
00:19:56Yes there were other things going on in the news this week
00:19:58The snow has come early this year
00:20:02Which allowed your supporters
00:20:04To come like up with a little creation for you
00:20:07Now have a little look at this
00:20:10The mountains are calling
00:20:11Go Kesha
00:20:12In the snow
00:20:14What do you think of that?
00:20:15Isn't that cool?
00:20:15So cool
00:20:19People are so creative aren't they?
00:20:21I love it
00:20:22The Jindavinians are good aren't they?
00:20:23Aren't they?
00:20:24Instead of putting a mountain in the background
00:20:26They had someone's A.V. Jennings roof
00:20:28In the background there
00:20:29Those are good roofs
00:20:30I love it
00:20:31I love it
00:20:31If you want to see our singing skier Kesha
00:20:34In the top six
00:20:35Then you need to vote for her
00:20:38Don't wait
00:20:39Do it right now
00:20:40Let's hear it again for Kesha
00:20:45Now don't forget
00:20:47You've only got ten votes
00:20:49So consider pacing yourselves
00:20:51As there are many more performances still to come
00:20:54Later on in the show
00:20:55Soul man Charlie
00:20:59Central Coast landscaper Kalani
00:21:03And Adelaide school teacher Samela
00:21:06Will all take to the stage
00:21:08But up next it's Johnny Jukebox
00:21:11And just wait until you find out
00:21:15What song Australia has chosen
00:21:17Talk about a twist
00:21:18It's a style he has never sung before
00:21:22John's unmissable performance is after the break
00:21:36This week Australia has turned everything upside down
00:21:39By choosing left of field songs for your top eight
00:21:42Up until now Johnny Jukebox has been all about the retro hits
00:21:46But this week he was given a massive modern hit
00:21:49That went number one in over 50 countries
00:21:51It also happens to be his mum's favourite song
00:21:54Mrs Jukebox you like it as well?
00:21:56I love it
00:21:57It's definitely on the playlist
00:21:58And I have to say
00:22:00John's youngest sister honey
00:22:02Had it on repeat every day when we got ready for school
00:22:05So this is dedicated to you honey
00:22:08Okay, well fingers crossed that he does it justice for you and for honey as well
00:22:12Dad's got the sign there, good to see, thank you very much
00:22:15Well John was surprised with this giant curveball when he was kicking around the footy with his idol mates
00:22:27This week is top eight and it is super twist week
00:22:30Where the viewers have chosen my song
00:22:33This could really flip everything on its head
00:22:36John do you play AFL back home?
00:22:38Yes I do
00:22:38Who do you support?
00:22:40Eagles
00:22:40West Coast Eagles
00:22:42As a kid me and my dad always used to go to the footy games
00:22:46We were always huge Eagles supporters
00:22:48Liam Duggan from the West Coast Eagles sent me a message today
00:22:52Announcing my song
00:22:53Two of the best things in one
00:22:55Hey John, it's Liam Duggan from the West Coast Eagles
00:22:57Oh my
00:22:58Awesome to see a West Aussie carving it up on idle
00:23:00As you know this week is viewers choice
00:23:02And I can reveal to you that you will be singing APT by Rose A and Bruno Mars
00:23:11Oh no, why Australia?
00:23:15This song is K-pop which is a huge challenge
00:23:20Good to see you
00:23:22How are you feeling?
00:23:24I'm really scared
00:23:26Why are you scared about this song?
00:23:28It's just something so different
00:23:31But you know what? Australia voted for this song for a reason
00:23:34Never
00:23:36Actually in my life I would never expect to be singing K-pop
00:23:39The only way to make this song work is to make it more me
00:23:43Cause I'm trying to bring back that feel from the 50s
00:23:45Like that jukebox feel
00:23:46Do you reckon we could put that into this song?
00:23:49Yeah sure man
00:23:50So now you know the game
00:23:52Are you ready?
00:23:53Cause I'm coming to getcha
00:23:55Getcha
00:23:55Getcha
00:23:56Getcha
00:23:57Okay so one more time
00:23:58It is so hard to put a Johnny jukebox spin on this kind of song
00:24:03Yeah
00:24:04Yeah
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00:24:05Yeah
00:24:05Yeah
00:24:08Oh right okay
00:24:10Never
00:24:11I have never been this nervous going into a performance
00:24:15So what's that first song?
00:24:17Hold on
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00:25:32Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy
00:25:35All you gotta do is just meet me at the
00:25:42Apatapata, apatapata, apatapata, apatapata, oh, uh-huh, uh-huh
00:25:48Apatapata, apatapata, apatapata, apatapata, oh
00:25:53Hey, now you know the game. Are you ready?
00:25:56Come and get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya
00:26:00Hold tight, hold tight, I'm on my way
00:26:06Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm on my way
00:26:14Here we go
00:26:15Ah, feed me out there
00:26:22Oh, yeah
00:26:25Come on, let's party or not
00:26:27I'm on my way
00:26:29I'm on my way
00:26:29I'm on my way
00:26:52I'm on my way
00:26:54Oh my god, Johnny
00:26:56I think you just created a new genre, I think it's K-pop jukebox
00:27:02That-
00:27:05So when I saw that I was like, oh no, probably the same as your reaction, I was like, Australia's
00:27:10stitched this guy up so bad
00:27:12This is, I don't know how this is gonna go
00:27:14But I think they got it so right
00:27:17That was so much fun
00:27:18Thank you so- I'm so tired
00:27:21I'm-
00:27:22But like usual, Johnny, you just give it your all
00:27:24That looked effortless, man, you look like you're having fun up there
00:27:26We're having fun, and that's the whole point of the game here, is just entertainment
00:27:30And not being worried for anyone
00:27:32That was great
00:27:33I love that
00:27:34Thank you so much
00:27:34Well done
00:27:40You know, as it's been said earlier, nobody gets screams like
00:27:50I love it, Johnny, I just love what you bring to the table
00:27:53I had similar screams when I got out of the beach
00:27:56Oh, I bet you did, Carl
00:27:58Those screams, you hear them every now and then
00:27:59But I love what you bring to the table
00:28:01And I know you were a little bit scared about it
00:28:03Because it's not really your genre
00:28:04But you know, you did it, you made it your thing, man
00:28:06And that's what it's about
00:28:07Well done, I so appreciate it
00:28:09Thank you so much
00:28:14Johnny Jukebox, everyone loves you
00:28:16You light up the screen
00:28:17There's something about you that's just very likable
00:28:20Everyone, like, you're a nice kid, you're a decent bloke
00:28:22Do you know what you were asking people there in that song?
00:28:25The meet me at the ah-petet-pet
00:28:28Do you know what that means?
00:28:29I'm pretty sure it means apartment
00:28:30It does
00:28:31Yes, yes, okay
00:28:32It's what the cool kids, they don't say the long words
00:28:35Thank you, meet me at the ah-petet-petet
00:28:38Ah-petet
00:28:39Or is it Korean?
00:28:40I don't know
00:28:41I don't know, something like that
00:28:42Great choice, you're a rock star, bro
00:28:44You're killing it
00:28:45I don't think you're going home anytime soon
00:28:47Thank you so much
00:28:48Thank you
00:28:51Johnny, that was so cool
00:28:52It was so cool
00:28:54Have you caught your breath?
00:28:55I have now
00:28:56I have now
00:28:58Johnny Jukebox doing a bit of K-pop
00:29:01My goodness, Australia really tested you with that song choice, didn't they?
00:29:05They really did
00:29:07They've been pushed to my limits this week
00:29:08But I guess we've pulled it off and we've had a good time, have we?
00:29:13So I guess we've done the best we can
00:29:16He knows what he's doing, I like it
00:29:19Now the fandom for John and all of our idols is very, very real
00:29:25Check out what happens after each show
00:29:27These guys are absolutely mobbed for photos and autographs
00:29:32Tell us, how does that feel?
00:29:34I know it's very odd, but how does it feel when you get out there and all these people are
00:29:38just obsessed with you and pumped to meet you?
00:29:40I think it just feels like I want to really keep going because this is something that no one's ever
00:29:46done before is bringing back this style
00:29:48And it's seeing that it's doing well in the younger generations because I think what I'm really trying to go
00:29:55for right now especially is this old music has gotten people through really hard times and the times now are
00:30:02getting hard again and I just really want to bring it back and especially for my generation who I think
00:30:08we need a lot and
00:30:11That's what I want to promote
00:30:12That's what I want to promote
00:30:12Well said
00:30:13We all need a bit more joy in our lives, don't we?
00:30:16If you want to see Johnny Jukebox make it into the top 6, text JOHN for the number on your
00:30:22screen right now
00:30:23Remember, you have 10 votes per phone per voting period
00:30:27Give it up one more time for John!
00:30:34If you are loving tonight's show the entertainment keeps coming tomorrow night at 7.30 on 7 our live verdict
00:30:42show and before that on home and away Brax and Ricky return to Summer Bay take a look
00:30:51Tonight the top 8 are tackling songs they all never saw coming for your votes
00:30:56We're talking different styles, different vibes and zero room to hide
00:31:00For Adelaide school teacher Samela, Australia chose a song that is completely different to anything we've ever seen before
00:31:07She is turning it up to 11 and going full School of Rock
00:31:11Whoo-hoo!
00:31:20Hi Lisa!
00:31:21Hi Sam, congratulations going to top 8
00:31:25Top 8, we did it. I'm just in wardrobe and life looks a bit different now
00:31:31Being a teacher and being a singer are worlds apart
00:31:34I'm usually on your duty in my bucket hat and now I'm on a stage. How are the students?
00:31:41The students absolutely adore you. There's a poster of you everywhere. Of course we are your number one fans.
00:31:47That's so cool. It's insanely overwhelming. Good luck Sim, go get him.
00:31:53The support I have received from my school community. Good luck and we wish you all the very best.
00:31:58I feel like they would be really proud of me.
00:32:02This week my song is in the hands of Australia and I'm pretty terrified.
00:32:09Are you excited to find out what your song is?
00:32:12Yes. Yes?
00:32:15Let's find out. Okay, great. Because I have a very special message for you. I'm not going to tell you.
00:32:22Look at my students.
00:32:27Mrs. Betrudis, you'll be singing Best of You by the Foo Fighters.
00:32:30Someone get in the best!
00:32:34Rock and a roll.
00:32:35Have you ever sung a song like this before?
00:32:38Never. This is going to be challenging.
00:32:40Rock is definitely not a genre that I sing. It's the fire in the belly type of genre.
00:32:44So for me it's challenging and I really need to lift and deliver.
00:32:51I love it! Headbang! Headbang!
00:32:55Now...
00:32:55Yes!
00:32:57I don't think I've moved my body like that in a long time.
00:32:59In your past performances, there's the build up to the kind of intensity.
00:33:03Yeah.
00:33:03This song, 100% intensity.
00:33:06And this is the whole way.
00:33:08The hardest part about singing this song is it needs to be incredible from the first word
00:33:14that comes out of my mouth. And it needs to maintain that intensity. I want to show Australia
00:33:20that any challenge they give me, I'm going to kill it and I should be here.
00:33:24This is your moment to just lean into this kind of leasing a rock energy.
00:33:28This is a school of rock with Miss Petritas. Class is in session.
00:33:37I've got another confession to make. I'm your fool. Everyone's got their chains to break. I blame you. When you're
00:33:53used to resist.
00:33:56The best of being abused.
00:33:59Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
00:34:07I needed somewhere to hang my head without your rules.
00:34:14You gave me something that I didn't have, but had no use.
00:34:22I was too weak to give in. I'm just trying to lose.
00:34:29Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
00:34:35Oh.
00:34:37Is someone taking your faith? You feel the faith, you feel your trails, your trails, your trails, your trails.
00:34:45Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?
00:34:50Oh, I've got another confession to make
00:35:10I'm your fool
00:35:13Oh, so I'm getting the best, the best, the best
00:35:20The best I am
00:35:23There's someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best I am
00:35:51Smella, every single week without fail
00:35:55You brighten that stage up
00:35:57You bring songs to life
00:35:59That everyone knows Foo Fighters
00:36:02You made that somehow
00:36:04A female angsty rock song you had control
00:36:08It was like a bloody Cyclone Norell over here with the wind machine
00:36:11A little bit
00:36:13Every time we see you
00:36:14And I don't know why I forget about you until you hit that stage
00:36:18I'm like, there she is, smashing it again
00:36:20Well done, honey
00:36:21Thank you so much
00:36:22Thank you
00:36:27You know, Smella, I'm quite aware that it's difficult being away from your students
00:36:31And, you know, I mean, what you do for a job is terribly important to our youth
00:36:35But to see that your support that you're getting from those kids
00:36:38Makes it a little bit easier
00:36:40Every time you walk on stage, you're so pleasant
00:36:43But you're deadly
00:36:44Thank you
00:36:45And that's what it's about
00:36:46That was fantastic, Smella
00:36:48Thank you so much
00:36:48Well done
00:36:49You're deadly
00:36:51I think, like, we try and do things like this to, like, for a challenge
00:36:56But you find it quite easy, don't you?
00:36:59You're just like
00:37:00I think you could get thrown anything
00:37:02And make it your own
00:37:03And know exactly what to do
00:37:05Because it's in your blood
00:37:07It's in your
00:37:07You're just born to do this
00:37:09Thanks, Amy
00:37:10You're an absolute professional
00:37:11You know exactly what to do
00:37:14And how much to move
00:37:15And how much to breathe
00:37:16And how to tackle everything
00:37:19It's just so awesome to watch
00:37:21Well done
00:37:21Thank you, Amy
00:37:21That was so great
00:37:23Thank you
00:37:26Smella, the rock chick
00:37:27I had no idea you had a rock chick in you, did you?
00:37:30She's in there
00:37:31She's been in there for a long time
00:37:33She's not in there anymore
00:37:34She's out here
00:37:34That was amazing
00:37:36Wow, did that feel good?
00:37:38Oh, it felt so good
00:37:39I honestly felt like a rock star
00:37:40So, thank you, you guys
00:37:41It was really fun
00:37:42Thank you
00:37:44Smella, all of your students at school
00:37:46Must be so shocked
00:37:47To have seen their teacher up here
00:37:50Transforming into a rock goddess
00:37:51Did it feel good to unleash?
00:37:53Honestly, after this week
00:37:54It felt really good
00:37:55To just rip it up up here
00:37:57So, let's do it again
00:37:59Yes
00:38:00Now, Smella
00:38:01Two things we didn't expect from you
00:38:03Was being a rock goddess
00:38:05And also, you're a little bit of a prankster
00:38:08I saw on your socials
00:38:10You hid Charlie's beanie the other day
00:38:11You hid Kalani's voice steamer thingamajigo
00:38:16Have you got anything else up your sleeve
00:38:19You can share that you're going to do?
00:38:21Look, I keep it pretty low-key
00:38:25It's the quiet ones you have to look out for
00:38:27It is, it is
00:38:28So, these guys don't know what they're messing with
00:38:30I love it
00:38:32Well, you can check it all out on Smella's social media
00:38:35And while you're at it
00:38:37Don't forget to vote
00:38:38Text Smella right now
00:38:41Or will she be the lucky one that scores the judges save
00:38:45Helping her skip the public vote
00:38:47We will find out at the end of the show
00:38:49Make some noise, everybody
00:38:50For Smella
00:38:56Tonight, our idols are stepping beyond what's familiar
00:38:59And embracing something completely new
00:39:01For Trey, our young R&B dad
00:39:04He was challenged by the viewers to go country
00:39:07Yeah, you heard it
00:39:09He's going to go country tonight
00:39:11I am keen to see this one
00:39:20At this stage, in the top eight
00:39:22Song choice is everything
00:39:23So it can either make you or break you
00:39:27Look, girls, look
00:39:28Trees and the sun
00:39:35You are one too, Annie
00:39:36You are one too, Annie
00:39:38Oh my God, we get to find out what song
00:39:40We do, don't we?
00:39:41I'm nervous
00:39:42I'm not nervous
00:39:44You're not nervous either
00:39:45No
00:39:47Hey, it's Rikki Lee and Tim on Nova
00:39:49And it's Super Twist Week on Australian Idol
00:39:52It sure is
00:39:53Now, I know that Trey and his beautiful young family are listening
00:39:57Australia was tasked with choosing Trey's song for this week
00:40:01Guys, listen, listen, listen
00:40:02And I can reveal Trey
00:40:04Drum roll, can I do a drum roll?
00:40:05Oh my gosh
00:40:06I'm nervous
00:40:06Your song for this week is
00:40:10You're still the one by Shania Twain
00:40:13That's a country genre, right?
00:40:14I would say so
00:40:15Oh my God
00:40:16I can't, actually, I'm in shock that that's the song I get
00:40:19I don't often sing country music
00:40:22I'm obviously very nervous
00:40:26As we know, I love flipping a song into an R&B rendition
00:40:30So I'll be doing that once again
00:40:32Putting an R&B twist to a country classic
00:40:43I actually think that you're holding back
00:40:46That is so special already
00:40:48I don't want to take it too far away from the original spot
00:40:50Place that it's in
00:40:51That is the challenge for you
00:40:53You've got to take that risk
00:40:54Yeah
00:40:55I mean, if you don't try, you'll never know
00:40:58At this stage, you know, in the top eight of Australian Idol
00:41:01You can't be complacent
00:41:05I want to make it to the top six
00:41:07And I'll do everything I can to make it there
00:41:14Looks like we made it
00:41:18Look how far we've come
00:41:20My baby
00:41:21Might have took a long way
00:41:26We knew we'd get there someday
00:41:29They say, they say, I bet
00:41:33That they'll never make it
00:41:36But just look at
00:41:38Get us holding on
00:41:43We're still together, baby
00:41:45Going strong
00:41:50So I want you to know
00:41:52You're still the one I want
00:41:54To
00:41:55The one that I belong to
00:41:59You're still the one I want
00:42:01For life
00:42:05You're still the one
00:42:07You're still the one that I love
00:42:32For life
00:42:37You're still the one that I love
00:42:40You're still the one I want
00:42:40You're the only one I've dreamed of
00:42:44You're still the one I've kissed
00:42:46Goodnight
00:42:52I'm so glad we made it
00:42:56Look how far we've come, my baby
00:43:01Yeah
00:43:13Ooh
00:43:15That was luffous
00:43:19Luffous
00:43:27You know, country and western is so on time at the moment, Trey
00:43:32And I'm sure it was challenging when you heard you were going to sing a country and western song
00:43:38There's nobody like Shania, you know, and that's one of the most heartfelt
00:43:42Actually, Kyle said that's the song he used to cry to all the time when he broke up with somebody
00:43:48Many different girls, same song
00:43:51Same shag pile carpet
00:43:52Did anyone here ever, did any men ever put this song on and cry when you were dumped?
00:43:57Just you, I think
00:43:58Just me
00:44:00But Trey, I just want you to know you did a beautiful, a very, very beautiful rendition of a very,
00:44:05very beautiful heartfelt song
00:44:07And I'm glad that you sang it your way, most importantly
00:44:11Thank you
00:44:12Well done
00:44:18Yeah, I don't know what you're doing to this country, man
00:44:20But it's, it's really, it's really hot
00:44:24And it's really on points
00:44:26And it's, I think you said delicious, Kyle
00:44:28Like everything's just so smooth and chill
00:44:32And you've just got your own sound already, you know
00:44:36Like I reckon if I heard you on the radio, I'd be like, that's, that's Trey
00:44:38It's true
00:44:39And I think Australia, well done
00:44:41The Silver Platter, that is a great song for you
00:44:43You crushed that
00:44:44Thank you so much
00:44:45Well done
00:44:47If, if I, honestly, I want to get married all over again
00:44:49And that would be, that would be the version that I would want, yeah, for sure
00:44:53Hey daddy
00:44:55Hey daddy
00:44:57Hey, um, man
00:44:58You know I love your voice
00:45:00Everything, I've even gone back and looked at your, your stuff on YouTube
00:45:04Oh wow, thank you
00:45:05You've done some remarkable
00:45:06A deep dive
00:45:07You've, you've, yeah
00:45:08At home
00:45:09Picture me, at home
00:45:10Undies
00:45:13Oh sorry
00:45:14In his undies in bed
00:45:15Okay, don't picture it
00:45:16Um, you, you made what is a, a, a classic
00:45:21Everyone knows that song
00:45:22You, you still let us sing along with it
00:45:24But you put your own little beautiful sexual chocolate spin on it
00:45:28And it was, it was spot on, it was perfect
00:45:31It's exactly what we expect from you
00:45:33Amen
00:45:33Well done, nice choice Australia
00:45:35Excellent
00:45:35Thank you
00:45:36Thank you Kyle
00:45:39Oh Trey
00:45:40Hi Ricky
00:45:41Trey, Trey, Trey
00:45:42What a song from country queen Shania Twain
00:45:47Is there anything you can't sing Trey?
00:45:49Too kind
00:45:50Um, no, it was incredible to sing this song
00:45:52Um, it's such a, a classic record
00:45:55And, you know, it just means a lot to me and my family, my beautiful wife over there
00:45:59We, we love that song, so
00:46:01I'm so happy Australia chose that song for you Trey
00:46:04Thank you Australia
00:46:05As you said, your beautiful wife Victoria is in the crowd as always
00:46:09Victoria, what do you think of him moving into this country space?
00:46:12And, do you like the sound of a cowboy around the house or what?
00:46:16Yeah, I mean, I'm definitely biased when it comes to him
00:46:19I, I feel like he can do anything, sing anything
00:46:21And, I love it when the judges kind of focus on his, um, appearance because I agree
00:46:27Like, he's just so hot
00:46:28Yeah, yeah
00:46:29But, um, yeah, you did an amazing job
00:46:32Thank you Australia
00:46:32You can really sing anything
00:46:33Like, I'm so proud
00:46:35I'm so, so proud
00:46:36Thank you for that, thank you
00:46:38Australia, if you love Trey and think he deserves to sing again next week
00:46:43Text TRE to the number on your screen right now
00:46:48Or he may receive the judges save and skip the public vote altogether
00:46:53We will find that out later in the show
00:46:55But for now, let's hear it for Trey
00:46:57Thank you
00:47:01Tonight, all the songs are selected by you at home
00:47:05To take our idols out of their comfort zone, twist things up and turn genres on their head
00:47:11So, what curveball song did you have in mind for our landscaper Kalani?
00:47:16Kalani is coming up straight after the break
00:47:19Don't go anywhere
00:47:31Tonight, our idols are mixing it up with genre-bending songs chosen by the viewers
00:47:36Now, judges, you've mixed things up at various times throughout your careers
00:47:41Amy, you have recently mixed things up
00:47:43You've ditched your famous top knot
00:47:45Looking stunning
00:47:46Oh, thank you
00:47:47Yeah
00:47:48I'm obsessed with your look
00:47:49I've got this time, you know
00:47:49Keep everyone guessing
00:47:51I love it
00:47:51And Marsha, you switched things up when you moved to the other side of the world when you were 16
00:47:56Look at this adorable photo from the archives
00:48:01Beautiful
00:48:03And Kyle, you've changed things up
00:48:06Many times
00:48:07Care to explain what's going on here?
00:48:10Oh, that's when I was going through my boy George phase at 13
00:48:13Is that what that was?
00:48:14Is that actually you?
00:48:14That is actually me, I'm sorry to say
00:48:17It's the lipstick in the winged eye shadow
00:48:18And that's mum's hideous maroon lipstick
00:48:20Oh, I remember this
00:48:21Still wears it
00:48:22All of our mums had that lipstick
00:48:24Well, someone who had quite the switch up this week was our landscaper Kalani
00:48:28And he was challenged with something wildly unexpected
00:48:39We have in the studio, we are graced by the presence of Kalani
00:48:44Hello mate
00:48:45We're here at Triple M with Paddy and Maz
00:48:47Ever since my audition, Paddy and Maz have been right behind me
00:48:51Supporting me all the way
00:48:52Well mate, you're in for a reason today
00:48:55Because this is viewers choice
00:48:58They're gonna choose your song this week
00:49:00Yeah, oh my god
00:49:02Terrifying
00:49:02So
00:49:03The viewers have chosen for you Kalani
00:49:07Is
00:49:10Pink Pony Club
00:49:11By Chapel Road
00:49:18That is not what you were expecting
00:49:20No, that's the complete opposite end of the spectrum
00:49:23I mainly sing slow ballads
00:49:25So Pink Pony Club is extremely left to field
00:49:29So it's gonna be a challenge
00:49:31I know
00:49:33You wanted me to
00:49:34Haven't got a lot of experience with singing pop songs
00:49:37Super scary, super nervous
00:49:39Yeah, just processing it at the moment
00:49:41Ahhhh
00:49:42Ahhhh
00:49:44Wow
00:49:44Kalani
00:49:45The toughie
00:49:46I can
00:49:47I can feel your kind of
00:49:49Like hesitancy
00:49:50Heaps hesitant
00:49:51Yeah
00:49:52I think I'm just struggling
00:49:53With the
00:49:55Crazy rollercoaster of a song it is for me
00:49:57But like
00:49:58Vocally
00:49:59I'm feeling nervous right now
00:50:01Vocally this song is really tricky for me to sing
00:50:04Not only because it's a huge song
00:50:06But because it is top to bottom of my range
00:50:10I know
00:50:11Starts up there huh
00:50:12I wanna
00:50:13Got a lot of work to do
00:50:15We don't have a lot of time
00:50:16To sort of sort this out
00:50:18But the viewers have chosen a tough song
00:50:20And I've put a lot of pressure on myself
00:50:23To keep excelling through this competition
00:50:25And keep people interested
00:50:26So
00:50:27Yeah
00:50:28It's safe to say
00:50:29I've got a lot of work to do
00:50:30Australia has chosen this song for me
00:50:32They wanna see it
00:50:33So I've gotta deliver
00:50:39I know
00:50:41You wanted me to stay
00:50:43But I can't ignore the crazy visions of me in LA
00:50:47And I heard
00:50:49That there's a special place
00:50:52Where boys and girls can all be queens
00:50:55Every single day
00:50:59I'm having wicked dreams
00:51:01I believe in Tennessee
00:51:03In Santa Monica
00:51:05I swear it's calling me
00:51:08Won't make my mama proud
00:51:10It's gonna cause a scene
00:51:12She sees a baby girl
00:51:14I know she's gonna scream
00:51:16God
00:51:17What have you done?
00:51:19You're a pink pony girl
00:51:21And you dance at the club
00:51:23Oh mama
00:51:24I'm just having fun
00:51:28On the stage in my heels
00:51:30It's where I belong
00:51:32It's where I belong
00:51:33Down at the
00:51:33Pink pony club
00:51:35I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:51:38At the pink pony club
00:51:40I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:51:42Down in West Hollywood
00:51:44I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:51:46I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:51:47I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:51:47At the pink pony club
00:51:48Pink pony club
00:51:51Pink pony club
00:51:51Won't make my mama proud
00:51:54It's gonna cause a scene
00:51:56She sees a baby girl
00:51:58I know she's gonna scream
00:52:00Cure it
00:52:01What have you done?
00:52:03You're a pink pony girl
00:52:05And you dance at the club
00:52:07Oh mama
00:52:08Oh
00:52:09I'm just having fun
00:52:11On the stage in my heels
00:52:14It's where I belong
00:52:18Oh mama
00:52:19Pink pony club
00:52:21I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:52:23At the pink pony club
00:52:26I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:52:28Down in West Hollywood
00:52:30I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:52:32Down in West Hollywood
00:52:37I'm gonna keep on dancing
00:52:38Oh
00:52:38Oh
00:52:38Oh
00:52:38Oh
00:52:41Oh
00:52:42Oh
00:52:42Oh
00:52:43Oh
00:52:45Oh
00:52:48Oh
00:53:02It was so cool
00:53:03And casual up there
00:53:04It was so nice to see you
00:53:05In that setting
00:53:06Because
00:53:06It just gives us a real look
00:53:08Of what your future
00:53:09Could look like
00:53:10You just really suited up there
00:53:12You made that your own
00:53:14It's a tough one
00:53:15You know
00:53:15It's a tough one to sing
00:53:16But I still just like
00:53:18I still just saw you do it
00:53:20So effortlessly
00:53:21You know
00:53:21I don't think it scared you
00:53:23How did it feel for you?
00:53:24It definitely was scary
00:53:25For sure
00:53:27But you know
00:53:28It's an amazing song
00:53:29It's a great song
00:53:30And it is fun
00:53:32It's super fun
00:53:33So that's what I tried to do
00:53:34And I did have fun
00:53:36Yeah
00:53:36You crushed it
00:53:37Took on the challenge
00:53:38Thank you
00:53:39Well done
00:53:43You know Kalani
00:53:44You're that kind of dude
00:53:45If I looked up the word cool
00:53:47In the dictionary
00:53:48There'd be a picture of you smiling
00:53:50Oh wow
00:53:50To that word
00:53:51You just look so cool
00:53:52And it was so easy
00:53:53You know
00:53:54And I know it's not
00:53:55What you'd usually choose
00:53:56But I think you did a great job man
00:53:58And that's all that matters
00:53:59Thank you
00:53:59You're welcome Kalani
00:54:00You're welcome
00:54:07Australia chose you to sing
00:54:09That you were dancing at a strip club
00:54:11True that
00:54:12Yep
00:54:13They really
00:54:14They set you a task
00:54:15My friend
00:54:16Yeah
00:54:17Yeah they did
00:54:17It was tricky
00:54:18It was scary
00:54:19It is a great song
00:54:20You did a very Harry Styles-y vibe of that
00:54:23Yeah
00:54:24Nailed it
00:54:24You got that sort of beater look
00:54:26It looks like
00:54:27You sure you're not working with Ricky on the radio
00:54:29There's a lot of
00:54:31Have you noticed Ricky looks like the guy you work with
00:54:34I know exactly what you're saying
00:54:35Do I?
00:54:35The haircut
00:54:36You look at me like Tim
00:54:37True
00:54:37Yes yes
00:54:37Okay
00:54:38I'll cop that
00:54:39Him dresses up like Kalani
00:54:40Ricky Tim and Kalani
00:54:42Nice work
00:54:43Great song
00:54:44Thanks man
00:54:44You can sing anything
00:54:45You put that nice spin on it
00:54:46Yes
00:54:47Excellent work
00:54:47Thank you guys
00:54:48Thank you
00:54:52It's so funny because I was going to say that in rehearsals today
00:54:55You really do look like Tim
00:54:56Really?
00:54:57And Tim really loves you
00:54:57Oh cool
00:54:57He's a good looking bloke
00:54:59Hey Tim
00:55:00Kalani never did I ever think that we would have our landscaper singing Pink Pony Club
00:55:07Neither did I repeat
00:55:08How did that feel?
00:55:11Yeah like it's a great song
00:55:12It's honestly it's such a well written song and I think you could do so much with it
00:55:16And I was just stoked that I got to have my turn and have fun
00:55:20Yeah?
00:55:21Yeah
00:55:21You sure did
00:55:22It was really really fun
00:55:24Kalani we are two weeks away from crowning the winner of Australian Idol
00:55:28Tell everyone why Kalani the good old landscaper from the Senni Coast
00:55:33Should be the one to take the Idol title
00:55:37Look I just want to continue to create moments and have fun and grow with my audience
00:55:44And you know I'm doing this for my family and my family legacy
00:55:46So
00:55:48You know
00:55:49Yeah I just I just want to keep the dream alive
00:55:51And I hope you guys also want to keep my dream alive
00:55:54You want to keep on dancing at that Pink Pony Club
00:55:57Yeah
00:55:58If you want Kalani to stay in the running Australia to win this thing you have to get voting
00:56:03Text Kalani to the number on the screen right now
00:56:07Make some noise for Kalani
00:56:09Yes thank you
00:56:12Now remember you have just ten votes
00:56:15You can use them all on one Idol or spread the love throughout the show
00:56:19We have just two singers left tonight
00:56:22We've got our soul man Charlie from Perth WA
00:56:24And next it's our fabulous forklift driver Jacinta
00:56:29And Australia really threw down the gauntlet with the song they've chosen for her
00:56:33Just you wait
00:56:34And don't forget at the end of the show we learn which one of our idols will score the judges
00:56:39save
00:56:39Instantly locking them into the top six
00:56:42It is going to be a tough decision tonight
00:56:44All right hang tight Idol is back after the break
00:56:59This week our singers will face their biggest test yet
00:57:02Different genres, different expectations and everything on the line
00:57:07Will Jacinta, our fabulous forklift driver become a forklift diva
00:57:11When she takes on her song by one of the biggest vocal powerhouses the world has ever seen
00:57:17From Backers Marsh in Victoria, it's Jacinta
00:57:28Australia gets to choose my song this week
00:57:30And they can throw anything at me
00:57:34I vote for Jacinta to sing Power of Love
00:57:36How will I know?
00:57:38How will I know?
00:57:39Woohoo!
00:57:40Go Jacinta!
00:57:41Yeah, go Jacinta!
00:57:43Power of Love
00:57:44How will I know?
00:57:46Power of Love
00:57:46How will I know?
00:57:47Power of Love
00:57:49We vote for Jacinta to sing The Power of Love
00:57:53So the viewers have chosen Power of Love by Celine Dion
00:57:56Oh my gosh I'm actually a bit scared
00:57:59I'm just a forklift driver from Backers Marsh
00:58:03And it's Celine Dion like Celine Dion is like a legend
00:58:07So yeah, I'm feeling scared
00:58:17I think the choruses need a little bit more oomph
00:58:24And I know that Celine Dion embodies diva
00:58:29And you have to take some of that kind of energy of just power
00:58:33Celine is known for her big voice
00:58:35So for her it's probably second nature
00:58:38Whereas for me it's not
00:58:41We're heading for something
00:58:47That song is scary
00:58:52What would Celine say to herself before a performance?
00:58:56I think Celine would get up in the morning and probably look at the mirror and be like hey like
00:59:01I'm Celine like I can do anything
00:59:04And I think that you can do the same thing
00:59:06It's about what you now say to yourself in the mirror
00:59:09The expectation of singing a Celine Dion song is really getting me all up in my head right now
00:59:16But I can use Celine as inspiration
00:59:20I'm your lady
00:59:23I want to channel that inner diva for the performance
00:59:26I just want it so bad
00:59:28So I just have to back myself
00:59:35You're the stars in the morning
00:59:42Of lovers sleeping tight
00:59:48Or rolling by like thunder now
00:59:54As I look in your eyes
01:00:01Will you hold on to your body
01:00:08And feel each move you make
01:00:15Your voice was warm and tender
01:00:18A lot that I could
01:00:21Not forsake
01:00:28Cause I'm your lady
01:00:34And you are my man
01:00:41Whenever you reach for me
01:00:47I know all that I care
01:00:54We're waiting for something
01:01:01Somewhere I've never been
01:01:08Sometimes I am bright
01:01:11But I'm ready to love
01:01:16Cause the power of love
01:01:21I know all that I care
01:01:50I know all that I care
01:02:13I know all that I care
01:02:14I know all that I care
01:02:17That's how good you sounded
01:02:18Was so sweet and angelic
01:02:20I thought the song was incredible
01:02:22And I thought
01:02:23Cause remember how we saw you
01:02:24In the big sweatshirt with the hoodie
01:02:27I thought you were probably about my size
01:02:30But girl you're fit as
01:02:34You're fit
01:02:37Thanks Kyle
01:02:38You look great
01:02:38You sounded fantastic
01:02:40I think that's the best we've ever seen you
01:02:42Sensational
01:02:42Well done
01:02:43Thank you so much
01:02:44Thank you so much
01:02:47Thank you
01:02:48Jacinta this is one of those instances where
01:02:51You haven't believed in yourself
01:02:54But the Australian public saw something in you
01:02:58You never sang those big notes before
01:03:03Girlfriend look at you
01:03:05You know you sang the hell out of that song
01:03:08And you did it so well
01:03:11Thank you Marshall
01:03:12So and you have to start
01:03:15You have to start really
01:03:17And I think it's a new day
01:03:19You have just started to believe in Jacinta
01:03:22Well done honey
01:03:23Well done
01:03:24Thank you Marshall
01:03:25Thank you
01:03:28I'm just in disbelief
01:03:30Like I just honestly you've just grown so much
01:03:34On this idol journey
01:03:35And like you look fantastic
01:03:37Thank you
01:03:38I just seeing you stand still
01:03:41And when that chorus hit
01:03:42And you you just handled everything so elegantly
01:03:46I just got goosebumps
01:03:47It was just so beautiful
01:03:49Well done
01:03:50Thank you Ozzy
01:03:51You crushed that
01:03:51Thank you
01:03:53Hey Ricky
01:03:55Honestly Jacinta
01:03:57Did you just I just
01:03:59Did you hear that
01:04:00Crowd
01:04:00Just then cheering for you
01:04:02When you finished singing
01:04:03Yes
01:04:03Yes I did
01:04:07I know this has been
01:04:08You know tough for you personally
01:04:10But that just goes to show
01:04:12You're doing the right thing
01:04:12You are doing an amazing job
01:04:15What a song Jacinta
01:04:16No pressure
01:04:17It's only one of the biggest songs
01:04:19Of all time
01:04:24How did you feel
01:04:26Singing that song
01:04:27I honestly I felt
01:04:29Really free
01:04:30I feel like
01:04:31Like what you guys were saying
01:04:32About how I've just like
01:04:33Grown into that confidence
01:04:34Now I felt like it broke through
01:04:36In the chorus
01:04:37And I was thinking about
01:04:38My beautiful partner
01:04:39Over there Manuel
01:04:39Love you Manuel
01:04:41He's my man
01:04:42So
01:04:44You're his lady
01:04:45And he is your man
01:04:46Yeah
01:04:47It's beautiful isn't it
01:04:49Where do you keep your car keys
01:04:50In that outfit
01:04:51I got a phone
01:04:53I got a wallet
01:04:54I need pockets
01:04:55I love it
01:04:56Jacinta
01:04:57You started in this competition
01:04:59Singing around the warehouse
01:05:00And on your forklift
01:05:01And now you are here
01:05:03On Australian Idol
01:05:05In the top 8
01:05:06Singing on national TV
01:05:08Looking like that
01:05:09Singing the hell out of that song
01:05:11Is it a bit of a shock
01:05:12When you get recognised
01:05:14Out and about
01:05:15Oh yeah
01:05:16Like literally the other day
01:05:19Simala and Charlie and I
01:05:20Were all at Coles
01:05:21And Sim saw this whole thing
01:05:22But this guy
01:05:23Sort of did a double take
01:05:25And he's like
01:05:26You're on Idol
01:05:27And he had his packet of mints
01:05:28And he just tossed it
01:05:29Into the freezer
01:05:30Not the mints
01:05:30Just to come over
01:05:32Yeah
01:05:32And I was like
01:05:33This is crazy
01:05:34It's amazing isn't it
01:05:35It's crazy
01:05:36Chucking the mints
01:05:37I would never
01:05:40If you want to see
01:05:41Jacinta through
01:05:42To next week
01:05:43Then get behind her
01:05:44And vote right now
01:05:46Simala takes Jacinta
01:05:48To the number
01:05:49On the screen
01:05:50Give it up for Jacinta
01:05:52Thank you
01:05:56Up next
01:05:57Our final singer
01:05:58Of the night
01:05:59Soulman Charlie
01:06:00Takes on a funk
01:06:01Pop track
01:06:02By a global
01:06:03Hit making
01:06:04Singer songwriter
01:06:05You cannot miss it
01:06:06But when it comes
01:06:08To music icons
01:06:09It doesn't get bigger
01:06:11Than the king
01:06:12Of pop
01:06:13Michael Jackson
01:06:14This April
01:06:15Witnessed the rise
01:06:16Of a music legend
01:06:18On the big screen
01:06:19Starring
01:06:19Jafar Jackson
01:06:20Here's your first
01:06:22Sneak peek
01:06:23At Michael
01:06:28Tonight you at home
01:06:29Had the power
01:06:30To program the playlist
01:06:31And put the ultimate
01:06:32Twist on songs
01:06:34For our idols
01:06:35Our soul man
01:06:36From Perth
01:06:36Charlie
01:06:37Is taking on
01:06:37A huge hit
01:06:38By megastar
01:06:39Charlie Puth
01:06:40It's Charlie
01:06:41Takes on Charlie
01:06:43Check it out
01:06:50Australia has chosen
01:06:52Charlie Puth
01:06:53Attention for me
01:06:53To sing this week
01:06:55Battling a pop song
01:06:57Would definitely
01:06:58Be a challenge for me
01:06:58Hello
01:06:59Charlie Puth
01:07:01Is an incredible artist
01:07:02He has
01:07:03Eight multi-platinum
01:07:04Singles
01:07:05And four Grammy
01:07:06Noms
01:07:06Charlie I'm Simala
01:07:07And I'm Trey
01:07:09Nice to meet you man
01:07:09I was lucky enough
01:07:11With a couple of friends
01:07:11That I've made an adult
01:07:12To meet him this week
01:07:13It's just incredible
01:07:14Hi Charlie
01:07:15I'm Charlie also
01:07:16Oh really
01:07:17We can all be Charlie
01:07:18If you like us not
01:07:20Just three Charlies
01:07:24Charlie you've had
01:07:25Some massive songs
01:07:26Attention is just
01:07:27A huge song
01:07:28With some iconic
01:07:29Musicianship in it
01:07:30Why do you think
01:07:31Audience is connected
01:07:32With it so much
01:07:34I never know
01:07:35I just knew
01:07:36That
01:07:37It made me feel something
01:07:39And it gives me
01:07:41Some sort of
01:07:41Visceral reaction
01:07:43That feeling could
01:07:44Be duplicated
01:07:45For
01:07:46Somebody else
01:07:47As well
01:07:48But no
01:07:49To answer your question
01:07:49I didn't know
01:07:50It was going to be
01:07:51The worldwide hit
01:07:53That it's turned into
01:07:55But I'm happy about that
01:07:57Yeah
01:07:58Appreciate you
01:07:59Thank you for your time
01:08:00The thing I took
01:08:01From Charlie
01:08:02Is that I need
01:08:02To trust my God
01:08:04If I feel it
01:08:05Chances are
01:08:06How the audience will too
01:08:06Oh Charlie
01:08:07Oh Charlie
01:08:08He's still there
01:08:08Of course I'm still there
01:08:09I don't know how to hang up
01:08:11I don't know how to hang up
01:08:13How are you?
01:08:14Great
01:08:15Good to see you
01:08:16Being in the bottom two
01:08:17Last week
01:08:18It's crucial for me
01:08:19To win the Australian audience
01:08:20Back with this performance
01:08:21I feel like I lost them
01:08:23With the last one
01:08:29Let's try that again
01:08:31I'm finding the song
01:08:32To be difficult
01:08:34With the timing
01:08:37One more time
01:08:38Let's try that again
01:08:39As soon as you start
01:08:40To do the kind of
01:08:41Long loose phrasing
01:08:42Yeah
01:08:42It completely changes
01:08:43The vibe of this song
01:08:44It's important to stay
01:08:45Kind of right on the beat
01:08:47The timing is tripping me up
01:08:49I didn't expect that
01:08:50I have to make sure
01:08:51That it's perfect
01:08:52I want to prove
01:08:53To the Australian public
01:08:54That I still deserve to be here
01:09:00You've been running around
01:09:01Running around
01:09:02Running around
01:09:03Throwing that dirt
01:09:03All on my name
01:09:05Cause you knew that
01:09:06I knew that
01:09:06I knew that
01:09:07I'd call you up
01:09:09You've been going around
01:09:11Going around
01:09:11Going around
01:09:12Every party in LA
01:09:14Cause you knew that
01:09:15I knew that
01:09:16I knew that
01:09:16I'd be at one
01:09:19I know that
01:09:21Justice has come on
01:09:22Perfume regret
01:09:23Got me thinking about
01:09:26When you were mine
01:09:27You just want attention
01:09:29You don't want my heart
01:09:32Maybe you just hate
01:09:34The thought of me
01:09:35With someone new
01:09:36Yeah, you just want attention
01:09:39I knew from the start
01:09:41You're just making sure
01:09:43I'm never getting over you
01:09:47You've been running around
01:09:48Running around
01:09:49Running around
01:09:50Running around
01:09:50Throwing that dirt
01:09:51All on my name
01:09:52Cause you knew that
01:09:53I knew that
01:09:54I knew that
01:09:54I called you up
01:09:56Yeah
01:09:57Baby, another way
01:09:58Another way
01:09:58Another way
01:09:59You're out here
01:10:00Face to face
01:10:01You already know
01:10:03You already know
01:10:03You already know
01:10:04That you want
01:10:05You know that
01:10:08Justice has come on
01:10:09Don't you regret
01:10:10You got me thinking about
01:10:13When you were mine
01:10:16Yeah
01:10:16You just want attention
01:10:19I knew from the start
01:10:21You're just making sure
01:10:23Now
01:10:24Yeah
01:10:25Yeah
01:10:26You just want attention
01:10:28I knew from the start
01:10:31You're just making sure
01:10:33I'm never getting over you
01:10:35Over you
01:10:37Oh
01:10:38What are you doing to me
01:10:39What are you doing to me
01:10:41What are you doing to me
01:10:45What are you doing to me
01:10:45You just want attention
01:10:47I knew from the start
01:10:50You're just making sure
01:10:52I'm never getting over you
01:10:55Oh
01:10:56Oh
01:10:56Oh
01:10:56Oh
01:10:56Oh
01:10:56Oh
01:10:58Oh
01:11:15Hey you think that's
01:11:16You think that's shocking
01:11:18Check this out
01:11:19Oh
01:11:20Oh
01:11:21Oh
01:11:21Oh
01:11:23Hey you know what
01:11:25Charlie
01:11:25What's really interesting
01:11:28Here is
01:11:29You just spoke to one of the kindest
01:11:31One of the most solid
01:11:33Performers in the world
01:11:34The other Charlie
01:11:35The other Charlie
01:11:36Yeah
01:11:36And you just showed yourself
01:11:39And I think that is the best part of you
01:11:42And I know that wasn't the kind of stuff you would sing
01:11:45But you tore that up Charlie
01:11:46Oh wow
01:11:47Thank you so much
01:11:48You tore it up
01:11:49Thank you
01:11:49Yeah
01:11:50Thank you so much
01:11:51You're welcome
01:11:52You're welcome
01:11:55Firstly so cool you got to speak to Charlie Puth
01:11:57Incredible
01:11:58That is really really cool
01:12:01So I was worried about this because I'm like you're like the lag king you know you'd love to sit
01:12:06back on the beat
01:12:06Yeah
01:12:07And that's what I love about your vibe but you man you got that right in the pocket
01:12:11Made it Charlie
01:12:13It was just
01:12:13It was fire
01:12:15Like it was still you
01:12:16But you just
01:12:17You're so fearless up there
01:12:19You really felt it
01:12:20You really made it your own
01:12:21It was just
01:12:22It was sick man
01:12:23Well done
01:12:23You really
01:12:24Oh thank you
01:12:25Nailed it
01:12:25Thank you
01:12:26Nailed it
01:12:31I think it's universally known I'm a big fan of all Charlie
01:12:34And Charlie Puth I spoke to him this week and just about personal things but then also he's a new
01:12:41dad
01:12:42Yes
01:12:42Yeah
01:12:42The tiny little baby and he's such a melodic beautiful deliverer very different artist to you
01:12:50You're like a bit like yeah but like you remind me more of Jay-Z less of Charlie Puth
01:12:56You know with the you get into that stuff and I love it
01:12:59You did what is normally a beautiful melodic song and you did make it your own you put your own
01:13:05stamp on it
01:13:06And I loved getting a bit of chrome dome out of the end brother
01:13:09I love it
01:13:10Shiny shiny shiny I love it
01:13:12Yeah
01:13:13Gotta crack it out sometimes
01:13:15Hey Rick
01:13:17Charlie that was so cool
01:13:18That was so cool
01:13:20That was really honestly the perfect song for you
01:13:23Did that feel good?
01:13:24Oh it was just so much fun
01:13:26You know like the set's amazing and the band's amazing
01:13:28I thought I'm just gonna go out there and enjoy myself as much as I possibly can
01:13:31You looked like you had the best time
01:13:33I had the best time for sure
01:13:34Yeah
01:13:35Goodness me
01:13:36You even got some advice from the man himself Charlie Puth to help with that performance
01:13:40How cool was that meeting him?
01:13:42You know it's just incredible
01:13:43Charlie is just the I feel like the modern day musical genius
01:13:46Have you seen him do the cup with the pen thing
01:13:48He's like a perfect
01:13:49He can tell you like the note of anything
01:13:51What is that?
01:13:52I can't do that
01:13:53I know
01:13:53I know
01:13:54It's a bit freakish
01:13:55I love it
01:13:55I do love Charlie Puth and his brand new album
01:13:58Whatever's Clever dropped this week
01:14:00It's so good
01:14:01I was listening to it this morning while I was painting my face
01:14:04It's 10 out of 10
01:14:05You can stream and download that right now
01:14:08Now Charlie I can see a lot of beanies in the audience tonight
01:14:13Including one on your beautiful girlfriend Georgie who is over from Perth
01:14:19Hey girl
01:14:20Hey
01:14:21Georgie
01:14:22What did you think of that performance tonight?
01:14:25Oh Charlie
01:14:26It was incredible
01:14:27I'm shaking
01:14:28And I think I'm just gonna be shaking for the rest of the evening
01:14:30But yeah, you are incredible
01:14:32And I feel like everything you do on that stage
01:14:37You put your heart and soul into it
01:14:39And seeing all of these beanies here
01:14:41I just hope that you see the support you've got
01:14:43And I know you wish your mum was here
01:14:46But I feel like that support is just showing how much
01:14:49You're loved
01:14:49And everyone loves you
01:14:53You know it
01:14:54Oh, oh, here he is
01:14:57It's like, hold on
01:14:58Kyle, it's
01:14:59Kyle, it's not a good look
01:15:01It's not a good look
01:15:03My man, my man
01:15:04He burnt
01:15:05He burnt
01:15:05That changes everything
01:15:08It really does
01:15:09Do I look hard?
01:15:10Do I look hard?
01:15:11Yes, yes
01:15:12Or is it just hard to look at?
01:15:14You look very social
01:15:15I don't look good in hats
01:15:17Wow, no
01:15:18You don't look good in hats at all
01:15:20At all
01:15:23Amazing
01:15:24Absolutely amazing
01:15:25Clip that
01:15:25Please clip that
01:15:26Oh, really?
01:15:27I'm going to cry
01:15:27My eyelashes are so good
01:15:30I can't breathe
01:15:32I'm so sorry
01:15:33I know we have to move on
01:15:34But I can't
01:15:37Ricky, I'll take it from here
01:15:38So
01:15:39Somebody read the audio
01:15:40I can't do it
01:15:41Pull your hair off
01:15:42No, I won't
01:15:43It's too much
01:15:44If you think Charlie deserves to be in the top six
01:15:47With a shot at the Idol title
01:15:50Then whip your phone out
01:15:51And text Charlie to the number on the screen
01:15:54Right now, Australia
01:15:56One more time for Charlie
01:15:59Brilliant
01:16:00Thank you
01:16:01Well done, Charlie
01:16:02You can take a breather
01:16:03Thank you, Scott
01:16:04Control yourself
01:16:05Well, with Charlie being our final performer of the night
01:16:09We are down to the crucial decision
01:16:10The judges must now select one singer to save for the public vote
01:16:15And send them straight into next week's top six
01:16:18That massive decision after the break
01:16:21Don't go anywhere
01:16:22You're doing good
01:16:30You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026
01:16:34They'll win a life-changing $100,000
01:16:39Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards
01:16:43And the TV Week Logie Awards
01:16:46Boost their brand with the annex
01:16:48The experts in marketing and social media
01:16:51Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing
01:16:55And score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive Sound Studios
01:17:06How good is that prize?
01:17:08All that awaits the winner of Australian Idol 2026
01:17:11I can't believe it
01:17:12Only two weeks to go until the grand finale
01:17:16How did that happen?
01:17:17My goodness
01:17:18Well, tonight has been nothing short of spectacular
01:17:22With eight unforgettable performances
01:17:25But now the real pressure is on the judges
01:17:28They have to decide who they will save from the public vote
01:17:32Securing them a place in the top six
01:17:35Kyle and Marsha, was there a clear favourite tonight?
01:17:39No, not really
01:17:40I mean, it was outstanding as far as we're concerned
01:17:43Do you know, like
01:17:50What do you reckon?
01:17:52They asked us our opinion
01:17:53If we've got enough time at the end of the show
01:17:57We'll go through and ask everyone's opinion
01:18:00Okay, it wasn't easy
01:18:02And we've all got our favourites
01:18:04And then they shuffle around each week as well
01:18:06And people we haven't thought of
01:18:07They become the new favourites
01:18:09But man, there's been some amazing talent
01:18:11But what we have to reiterate
01:18:13Please, Australia
01:18:14Vote for the people that you dig
01:18:16Talk to the people that you love
01:18:18And get them to help you with the votes
01:18:19If you dig somebody, vote for them
01:18:21Because if you don't
01:18:22They go home
01:18:24And that's not what we want here
01:18:25You know, we found you guys
01:18:27And now it's up to the Australian public
01:18:29And I hope and pray
01:18:31That they vote for y'all
01:18:33Yes, absolutely
01:18:35Amy
01:18:37It is time
01:18:40Who have you and the other judges decided
01:18:42To save from the public vote
01:18:45And send into the top six?
01:18:49Oh, huge night
01:18:50These guys aren't wrong
01:18:51It was really, really tough
01:18:53You guys made it really tough tonight
01:18:56So in a night full of incredible talent
01:19:02This person created a moment
01:19:07That we'll never forget
01:19:09Oh, it was when I put the V-neon
01:19:11You can't get the save
01:19:13You can't get the save
01:19:13Not that moment
01:19:15I'll never forget that
01:19:21The singer that we have chosen to save
01:19:27From the vote and send straight
01:19:30Into the top six
01:19:37Is going to be
01:19:39Harlan
01:19:40Harlan
01:20:02Harlan
01:20:03What do you want to say to the judges
01:20:04Just thank you guys so much
01:20:07It's
01:20:08I can't put into words how much
01:20:10Just being here and performing for everyone
01:20:13And you guys putting your faith in me
01:20:14Like it's incredible
01:20:16So, so, so, so, so, so
01:20:18Thank you
01:20:18Thank you guys so much
01:20:21Well done, Harlan
01:20:22You are in
01:20:23Head on over to the lounge right now
01:20:25Congratulations
01:20:26But unfortunately
01:20:27For the rest of our idols
01:20:29You are now facing elimination
01:20:31And your faith in this competition
01:20:33Hangs in the balance
01:20:35Which means
01:20:36Tomorrow night
01:20:37Two of these idols
01:20:38Will be leaving the competition
01:20:39For good
01:20:40So Australia
01:20:41Here's a reminder
01:20:42Of everyone up for tonight's vote
01:20:47Kesha
01:20:48Come on
01:20:49Come on
01:20:51Come on
01:20:51Let's get this out
01:20:53All you gotta do is just
01:20:55Meet me at the
01:20:58Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta
01:21:00Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta
01:21:01Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta
01:21:03Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta
01:21:03Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta
01:21:03Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta
01:21:03Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta
01:21:04Samela
01:21:05So I'm getting the best
01:21:08The best
01:21:09The best
01:21:09The best
01:21:10The best
01:21:10That I am
01:21:13The only one I got
01:21:15Right
01:21:15Ah-ah-ah
01:21:17Still the one I can
01:21:19Good night
01:21:21Oh-ah-ah-ah
01:21:24Kehlani
01:21:25It's just the bread
01:21:25On the stage in my ear
01:21:28It's where I got along
01:21:32Tell me you're alive
01:21:34Jacinta
01:21:38And you're my man
01:21:43Charlie
01:21:44I don't just make it so I'll never get it over you
01:21:55Australia, only you can save your fave. Get voting.
01:22:00You can vote for multiple idols but you only get 10 votes per phone number.
01:22:06The results will be announced on tomorrow night's live verdict show.
01:22:10That is all happening right here on Idol at 7.30pm on 7 and 7 Plus.
01:22:15Thank you to our incredible judges, Kyle Sanderlands.
01:22:18Bye guys.
01:22:19Marsha Hines.
01:22:21And Amy Shark.
01:22:24Goodnight Australia.
01:22:54It was the biggest risk.
01:22:58Singing in a style they've never sung before.
01:23:02It was crazy.
01:23:03With just two weeks left until the grand finale.
01:23:07You're just born to do this.
01:23:08Only the best will make it through.
01:23:12Vote for the person that you dig.
01:23:14All the power is in your hands Australia.
01:23:17You've got to vote to save your faith.
01:23:20And Idol winner Dylan Wright performs live.
01:23:24Smashed it again.
01:23:25Whose dream will come to an end?
01:23:28Australian Idol The Live Verdict.
01:23:31Tomorrow 7.30pm on 7.00pm.
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