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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 13: Top 21 - 1
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00:00:03Thousands auditioned, but 21 are left standing.
00:00:08Tonight, they get the full superstar treatment
00:00:11and just one shot at making the top 12.
00:00:16Epic performances, massive makeovers and life-changing moments.
00:00:22Welcome to Transformation Week.
00:00:25This is...
00:00:26Australia Rule!
00:00:43Hello, Australia. I'm Rikki Lee.
00:00:46And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:00:48Tonight, our singers will deliver their most important performance
00:00:51of the competition so far,
00:00:53right here in front of the biggest audience ever.
00:01:00Wow.
00:01:01Wow.
00:01:02They are all getting an incredible makeover
00:01:05and choosing a song to show the judges
00:01:07why they are the total package
00:01:10and worthy of a place in the top 12.
00:01:13Deciding their fate tonight are the biggest names in the biz,
00:01:17your Australian Idol judges.
00:01:27Carl Sandilands.
00:01:29Marsha Hines.
00:01:32And Amy Sharp.
00:01:38Good evening, Scotty.
00:01:40Good evening, Rikki Lee.
00:01:42Here we go again.
00:01:46Is it getting louder in here?
00:01:48Huge.
00:01:49What a crowd.
00:01:51Looking good, judges.
00:01:54Wow.
00:01:56All right.
00:01:58Welcome, judges.
00:02:00Hey.
00:02:00Hi.
00:02:01All right.
00:02:01So, this is how tonight will go.
00:02:04Seven singers will perform.
00:02:05Then the judges will decide which four deserve to go through
00:02:09to next week's all-important live shows.
00:02:13But in this round,
00:02:15we also have the almighty Fast Pass.
00:02:20Yes.
00:02:21It is such a game-changer.
00:02:23With one decision,
00:02:24they can send an artist directly into the top 12,
00:02:27overriding the rest of the panel.
00:02:28All right, Scotty.
00:02:29Who wants a demonstration from Scotty?
00:02:31Scotty.
00:02:32Give us your Fast Pass, Scotty.
00:02:34This is what you're looking out for, everyone.
00:02:36Three, two, one.
00:02:38Fast Pass!
00:02:43You have more sub-office in here tonight?
00:02:45That was beautiful.
00:02:46That was really beautiful.
00:02:47Good graphics.
00:02:47All right.
00:02:48Each judge has only one Fast Pass,
00:02:50which can be used on any singer at any time
00:02:54over the next three nights.
00:02:56Amy, are you looking forward to seeing these amazing makeovers tonight?
00:03:00I am.
00:03:01This is, like, my favourite part because it's, like...
00:03:03I mean, everyone would love to be able to perform
00:03:06in an Adidas track suit.
00:03:07I tried to do it for a while.
00:03:08It doesn't work.
00:03:09You need to elevate.
00:03:09And, um, I think these guys are really going to show up tonight.
00:03:13I'm excited.
00:03:14100%.
00:03:15Marsha, the talent this year, incredible.
00:03:18It's not going to be easy to judge them, right?
00:03:20No, it's not.
00:03:21It's never easy to judge them.
00:03:23But the bottom line is we have done the best we can
00:03:26and I hope that the kids do too.
00:03:29That's what's really important.
00:03:30All we can do is the best we can do
00:03:32and that's exactly what they're going to do tonight.
00:03:35Absolutely.
00:03:35Yeah.
00:03:37Now, Kyle, it is more than just the vocals on Idol.
00:03:41You're looking for stage presence, confidence, charisma,
00:03:44the complete package, right?
00:03:45Plus the reverse energy that they can master from the crowd.
00:03:49Because a lot of people can sing,
00:03:51a lot of people can strut around and do their thing,
00:03:52but do they have the energy and the backing of the audience?
00:03:56That's a big part of making money out of this business.
00:03:58All right, well, we are going to find out tonight for sure.
00:04:01All right, well, let's kick things off
00:04:03with our very first singer of the night.
00:04:05This Adelaide school teacher and mother
00:04:07has blown us away every single time she performs.
00:04:12Her very first audition moved the judges to tears
00:04:15and got millions of views online.
00:04:18Will Samela style up and step up
00:04:21to secure a place in the top 12?
00:04:23Well, let's find out.
00:04:31I have never experienced an audition like that.
00:04:36Yeah, wow.
00:04:38Oh, you guys.
00:04:40Yeah, wow.
00:04:41Hello.
00:04:42How are you?
00:04:42Welcome to Top 21.
00:04:44How's this all looked here?
00:04:45It's huge.
00:04:46Okay.
00:04:46I'm excited.
00:04:47Yesterday I was doing kindy drop-off
00:04:49and teaching a Year 7 class
00:04:52and now I'm in the Top 21.
00:04:54I'm living a double life.
00:04:56It's unreal.
00:04:56I'm not sure if you know this yet,
00:04:58but you are our first performer
00:05:02of Top 21, Transformation Week.
00:05:04Good.
00:05:07Oh, my.
00:05:08First one.
00:05:09Yeah, first one.
00:05:10We're good.
00:05:10You got this.
00:05:11You got this.
00:05:12Okay.
00:05:12For Transformation Week, I'm singing Alive by Sia.
00:05:15This song is the biggest song I've probably ever sung.
00:05:18Sia does nothing in halves.
00:05:21And neither am I.
00:05:22Yeah?
00:05:23There are a lot of high notes in this song
00:05:25and it's testing me.
00:05:26It's pushing me to my limits.
00:05:28Your face told me that that note was coming.
00:05:31So don't let us know.
00:05:32Yeah.
00:05:33Just don't ever think that.
00:05:34This is unlike anything I've ever done before.
00:05:37The band, the massive stage,
00:05:38and I need to be on point.
00:05:40It is a little bit of pressure.
00:05:42Yeah.
00:05:43But I can't wait to see your transformation.
00:05:45And you'll be the first.
00:05:46Yeah, I bet.
00:05:47I don't get to dress up as a mum.
00:05:50Because it.
00:05:52Nope.
00:05:53This is beautiful.
00:05:54Hello.
00:05:55Yasu.
00:05:55Yasu.
00:05:56Look at this Greek.
00:05:57I love them.
00:05:58Last time I wore a gown was definitely my wedding dress.
00:06:02They're a big, fat Greek wedding for sure.
00:06:04We're taking you out of your beautiful blazers.
00:06:06Out of school teacher mode.
00:06:07And we're going to put you in a gorgeous gown,
00:06:09a bit of sparkle,
00:06:10and watch you perform.
00:06:11When I go to work,
00:06:13for me, that's dressing up.
00:06:14Bit of mascara.
00:06:16Oh.
00:06:17Laser on.
00:06:18I'm ready.
00:06:19As a mum,
00:06:21it's this evolving thing
00:06:23to try to feel beautiful
00:06:25after you've had children.
00:06:26I absolutely lost my sense of identity
00:06:29because I was a mum.
00:06:30I put out all my effort into my children
00:06:32and I disappeared
00:06:33because I did that.
00:06:35Light me up.
00:06:37How do you think you'll feel in a gown?
00:06:39Honestly, like Cinderella.
00:06:41It will be the glass slipper moment.
00:06:43What do you think the hubby
00:06:44and the kids are going to feel?
00:06:46They're going to be like,
00:06:47whoa, like this is,
00:06:48who is that,
00:06:49who is that woman?
00:06:50Yeah.
00:06:50They will be proud, yeah.
00:06:53They've probably never seen mummy like this,
00:06:55so to show off
00:06:57what I look like
00:06:57and who I am
00:06:58will be amazing.
00:06:59It's going to be
00:07:00a transformation
00:07:01that's deeper
00:07:02than a physical transformation,
00:07:04absolutely.
00:07:05I hope they see this
00:07:06and they're like,
00:07:06shivers.
00:07:07Yeah, look at my mum.
00:07:08Like, cool.
00:07:10She's cool.
00:07:11She did great things.
00:07:16She's a mum
00:07:17and schoolteacher
00:07:18stepping up her style.
00:07:20In the classroom,
00:07:21she inspires her students.
00:07:23Tonight,
00:07:23she's inspiring us all.
00:07:25Daring to tackle
00:07:26a sea of power ballad
00:07:27from South Australia,
00:07:29this is Samilla.
00:07:32APPLAUSE
00:07:41I was born in a thundersport
00:07:46I grew up overnight
00:07:51I played alone,
00:07:53I played on my own
00:07:55I survived
00:08:00I wanted everything
00:08:03I never had
00:08:05Like the love
00:08:07that comes alive
00:08:10I worry, I'm free
00:08:12and I hate it
00:08:14and I'll survive
00:08:19I'm still breathing
00:08:21I'm still breathing
00:08:23I'm still breathing
00:08:26I'm still breathing
00:08:28I'm alive
00:08:33I'm alive
00:08:38I'm alive
00:08:43I'm alive
00:08:44I'm alive
00:08:48I knew what I wanted
00:08:50I went out and got it
00:08:51I did all the things
00:08:52I did all the things
00:08:52that you said
00:08:53that I wouldn't
00:08:53I told you
00:08:54that I would not be forgotten
00:08:56All is fine with you
00:09:02I'm still breathing
00:09:05I'm still breathing
00:09:07I'm still breathing
00:09:10I'm still breathing
00:09:12I'm alive
00:09:17I'm alive
00:09:21I'm alive
00:09:26I'm alive
00:09:28I'm alive
00:09:32I'm alive
00:09:34I'm alive
00:09:40I'm alive
00:09:41Thank you
00:09:42Wow
00:09:46Wow
00:09:47Oh, Smella
00:09:49Wow
00:09:50Firstly, you look incredible
00:09:53Thank you, Amy
00:09:53Thank you
00:09:55I feel good
00:09:56I feel good
00:09:56I feel good
00:09:57I mean, sometimes
00:09:59you know, in audition rooms
00:10:00we take a risk on people
00:10:01You were never a risk
00:10:03You were just like
00:10:04straight away
00:10:05we knew we'd found someone
00:10:06really special
00:10:07Thank you
00:10:09And, oh, what a song
00:10:11You just, that was just
00:10:12You just owned that stage then
00:10:13Thank you
00:10:15See a song, you're never gonna
00:10:16I mean, you can go wrong
00:10:17and you're also from Adelaide, right?
00:10:20Yeah
00:10:20From the same
00:10:20Exactly
00:10:21Like, we're due for another big, big singer from that state
00:10:25Absolutely
00:10:25I remember you being really nervous about
00:10:28it taking too long
00:10:30and I remember feeling that way
00:10:32being like, when is my time?
00:10:33Like, this is just like
00:10:34Yeah
00:10:35It feels like I'm waiting forever
00:10:36and I'm just
00:10:37I'm such a big believer now
00:10:39in things happen at the right time
00:10:41and I feel like this is the right time for you
00:10:44It feels like the right time
00:10:45Yeah
00:10:45Totally
00:10:46Thank you
00:10:46No worries, you crushed that
00:10:48That was amazing
00:10:48Thank you
00:10:50Samila, since day one
00:10:52Since day one, honey
00:10:54you have been as solid as a rock
00:10:57You know, your performances are just on another level
00:11:00Also, I'm sure your children are looking at you saying
00:11:03Go ahead, mommy
00:11:04Yeah
00:11:05You look beautiful
00:11:06Thank you
00:11:06And you sounded great
00:11:07Congratulations
00:11:07Thank you so much
00:11:08You're welcome
00:11:09Thank you
00:11:12Truly a remarkable transformation
00:11:14You've always been a beautiful woman
00:11:16But this is like Queen Mary's showing up at some sort of gala event
00:11:20And then when you flipped the script and started strutting your stuff
00:11:24And the strength and the power and the vocal
00:11:28And you as a woman
00:11:29Thank you
00:11:30It was everything it was supposed to be
00:11:32Can't fault it
00:11:33Thought it was fantastic
00:11:34Thank you so much
00:11:35Thank you guys
00:11:35Thank you
00:11:38Thank you
00:11:39Wow
00:11:39Wow
00:11:40Wow
00:11:41Samila
00:11:42My goodness
00:11:43Our first performer of the night
00:11:46I mean you look sensational
00:11:48Thank you
00:11:48But you sounded amazing
00:11:50How did you feel?
00:11:52Oh, unreal
00:11:53This is unreal
00:11:54Yeah?
00:11:55Yeah
00:11:56It's surreal
00:11:57For sure
00:11:59That was incredible
00:12:00Thank you
00:12:01It really was
00:12:02Now you are a busy mum and a school teacher
00:12:05This is like a world away from your day to day life
00:12:09Right?
00:12:09Day and night
00:12:10Day and night
00:12:11Well you absolutely smashed it
00:12:13You look so comfortable up here
00:12:14Thank you
00:12:14You just look so at home
00:12:16Your audition has absolutely blown up online
00:12:19Millions of views and counting
00:12:22Surely that's going to make you the cool teacher at school
00:12:24The coolest
00:12:25That's it
00:12:26What time do your kids have to go to bed?
00:12:30Normally like 6.37
00:12:31Okay, so they're already
00:12:32Are they watching now?
00:12:34They're here
00:12:34Oh, they're here
00:12:35Where are they?
00:12:36Hi
00:12:37Oh, hi darling
00:12:40Now, I've got to just say quickly to my son
00:12:43He's in Perth
00:12:44Visiting his 100 year old great grandfather
00:12:46Oh, amazing
00:12:46He's watching
00:12:47You've seen Dada
00:12:48Off to bed now
00:12:50She's great
00:12:50Bedtime now
00:12:51I like it
00:12:52Keep these kids up
00:12:53They're rock and roll kids
00:12:53Time for nothing
00:12:54I love it
00:12:56Alright, well Samila has certainly set the bar high
00:12:59But will she make it into the top 12?
00:13:02We will find out from the judges at the end of tonight's show
00:13:07Give it up for Samila
00:13:09Thank you guys
00:13:13What a way to kick off the show
00:13:16It is electric in here
00:13:17How's everyone feeling?
00:13:21Alright, up next
00:13:22He is the teenage busker from Manly in New South Wales
00:13:26It is Tayo
00:13:31You're like an actual proper musician at 15
00:13:36Since last week, you might have noticed a couple different things that might have changed for me
00:13:43I'm now brace free
00:13:44I've turned 16
00:13:45It means that I can drive
00:13:47I think my life actually has changed quite a lot since I auditioned for Idol
00:13:51People have been recognising me, especially at school
00:13:56Yo!
00:13:58My friends Richard and Lachlan are from my school
00:14:00I think they definitely have been very, very supportive for me
00:14:03Where do you guys think I am right now?
00:14:04Whoop whoop
00:14:05Whoop whoop
00:14:06Whoop whoop
00:14:06Whoop whoop
00:14:07Yes, I am backstage
00:14:08If I were at school right now, I'd probably be in math class
00:14:11How was it math class without me?
00:14:13Oh my god
00:14:14It was so long
00:14:15I'm so sorry guys
00:14:16That really sucks
00:14:18I'm so sad
00:14:24I'm so sad
00:14:24And for transformation week, I'm going to be singing Forget You by CeeLo Green
00:14:37How was that?
00:14:39Oh, that was good but I still felt like I kind of got, you know, blown away a little bit
00:14:43And then I kind of ran out of breath at some point
00:14:46I need to be careful not to be swallowed by the band
00:14:48Okay
00:14:48So that's definitely something that I have to work on
00:14:50You did get swallowed
00:14:51Yeah
00:14:51By the band
00:14:52I just reckon you can
00:14:54Go a bit more
00:14:54Yeah
00:14:55Okay
00:14:55Okay
00:14:57Well, the band is definitely pretty loud
00:14:58Which, you know, has kind of pushed me to, you know, try to sing, you know, with more power
00:15:04I think I might just need to focus a bit more on, like, to have a bit more power in
00:15:08my voice
00:15:08And still have that stability
00:15:09Yeah
00:15:09I think that's the hardest part
00:15:10I'm afraid that maybe on the day, I might get swallowed up, especially with the crowd too
00:15:16So I'm a little bit worried about that
00:15:18Because as soon as you do these, these are the kind of microphones that as soon as you take it
00:15:22away
00:15:22It's like, you could be anywhere, you could be in the shower, it's like some far away place
00:15:28My goal is to show that even if I am just the youngest guy here, I can transform into something
00:15:36bigger
00:15:36And that I shouldn't be underestimated
00:15:42As a busker, he normally performs for pocket money, but tonight he's playing for a place in the top 12
00:15:48With his proud family looking on and looking very sharp this evening
00:15:52This is Tayo
00:16:03I say I'm from and wrong town with a girl I love and I might forget you
00:16:10Ooh, yeah
00:16:11I'm sorry
00:16:12I can't hold a Ferrari
00:16:15But that don't mean I can get you there
00:16:18I guess he's an Xbox
00:16:20You're no more Atari
00:16:22But the way you play your game's unfair
00:16:25I'll pick take a bad
00:16:28And falls in love with you
00:16:30Oh oh
00:16:32Well
00:16:32Just paint yourアーニング
00:16:34Ooh
00:16:34Ooh
00:16:35Got some nails for you
00:16:38Ooh, yeah
00:16:38Just gon' burn and tell your little boyfriend
00:16:40I say you're drowning, round down, this is the girl I love and I might forget you
00:16:47Ooh, yeah
00:16:48I guess I change in my pocket
00:16:51It wasn't enough
00:16:52So I'm like, forget you.
00:16:56Oh, now baby, baby, baby, why you wanna, wanna hurt me so bad.
00:17:01So bad, yeah.
00:17:04I tried to tell my mama, but she told me this was one for your dad.
00:17:08Yeah, she did.
00:17:11I'm like, why?
00:17:14Why?
00:17:16Why?
00:17:18Yeah.
00:17:19I love you.
00:17:21I really love you.
00:17:25I say you're drunk and frantic, but the good I love.
00:17:30Forget you.
00:17:33I just got change in my pocket.
00:17:36Wasn't enough, so I'm like, forget you.
00:17:39And forget her, too.
00:17:41Said you're always great, child.
00:17:43I'll still be with you.
00:17:45That's all.
00:17:48And all this pain in my chest.
00:17:50I still wish you the best.
00:17:52And I'll forget you.
00:17:54Ha, ha.
00:18:04Well done.
00:18:06Nice work.
00:18:10Hello.
00:18:12Hello, buddy.
00:18:12It feels like you've doubled in age since the audition.
00:18:17Thank you so much.
00:18:17Like, I know time goes quick, but you've, like, you had the pacifier when we met you.
00:18:22Ha, ha.
00:18:22And did you say you can get a license now?
00:18:25Yes, I can.
00:18:26So, driving around town with the girl you love, with an L plate and your mum.
00:18:31Yeah.
00:18:32Exactly.
00:18:32Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:18:33It's not quite the vibe of CeeLo Green, but I think you made that youthful, energetic, young.
00:18:39It's great to see you.
00:18:40You've really, and the braces, it makes a big difference.
00:18:43Yes, finally gone.
00:18:44Finally.
00:18:44Freedom.
00:18:45How long did you have those little babies for?
00:18:47Probably about 19 months, so not too long.
00:18:49Yeah, not too long.
00:18:49Yeah, fun man.
00:18:50Parents wouldn't pay for the Invisalign, hey?
00:18:52Yes.
00:18:53Hey.
00:18:54Good work, man.
00:18:55I thought that was, I was worried, you might not be able to pull that off, but you brought
00:18:59a youthful joy to it, and I think you did a great job.
00:19:01Thank you so much.
00:19:08When you sat at the piano, the first thing I said to Carl was, this boy, because you
00:19:12are a professional busker, you've got so much idea of the space around you and what
00:19:19you've got to do to entertain, that in itself, my darling, is a gift.
00:19:23Thank you so much.
00:19:24You're welcome.
00:19:26The gift of making someone walk towards your open guitar case and put money into it.
00:19:31It's a gift.
00:19:31That's a big deal.
00:19:32That's a gift.
00:19:32Yeah, and you do it well.
00:19:34You do it very, very well.
00:19:35Thank you so much.
00:19:35And welcome to adulthood, no braces.
00:19:38Yes.
00:19:38At this point in time, yeah?
00:19:40Well done.
00:19:42I went through that too, man.
00:19:43I went through, like, the full-on braces.
00:19:46You had the things on your shoulders with the whole thing.
00:19:47I had everything.
00:19:48A whole helmet, yeah.
00:19:49Yeah, yeah.
00:19:50Real Zoolander vibes you had going.
00:19:52Yeah.
00:19:52Thanks, Kyle.
00:19:54No one Googled that.
00:19:57Tayo, you are so musically educated and it's really incredible to watch, but I'm confused
00:20:05by you only because a lot of the time in entertainment and in music, you get, like, this one shot.
00:20:12Sometimes people might get two.
00:20:15And in my head, I'm like, well, is his shot now?
00:20:19You could really take over now and really go for it.
00:20:21But then I'm like, but imagine him in a few more years.
00:20:24Like, you're gonna be a weapon.
00:20:25And it doesn't mean you're not now.
00:20:27It's just, in my mind, I'm like, when is this, when is this guy's shot?
00:20:32You know, because you are like a Bruno Mars.
00:20:35You're like, you could go nuclear.
00:20:37Thank you so much.
00:20:37Like, you have got so much talent.
00:20:39Yeah.
00:20:40It's...
00:20:42Or...
00:20:43Or, or, or you could go home at the end of the show.
00:20:46It's hard to tell.
00:20:47I think what I'm trying to say is, like, no matter what, like, you deserve to be here,
00:20:52but no matter what, you are, for your age, man, it's scary.
00:20:57Like, you are, you're wild.
00:20:58Like, he's been reincarnated or something.
00:21:01Like, he's done this before in a previous life.
00:21:02You're really weird today.
00:21:04Why are you being weird?
00:21:06Tayo, that was amazing.
00:21:07Well done.
00:21:08Thank you so, so much.
00:21:10Tayo, Tayo, Tayo, Tayo.
00:21:13Did that feel good?
00:21:15That was amazing.
00:21:16Yeah.
00:21:17Yeah.
00:21:18I mean, you're normally busking out on the street, but this is a whole new level.
00:21:23This is incredible.
00:21:25Normally, busking is, like, maximum maybe 50 people.
00:21:28This is 1,500.
00:21:31And listen to them.
00:21:34Hey, hey, pass the hat around before the ad break.
00:21:37Pass the hat out.
00:21:38Go to Kyle first, I promise.
00:21:40You guys could do a little duo with what you're wearing.
00:21:43It's like, you guys are...
00:21:44A little duo situation.
00:21:46That's funny.
00:21:46I mean, your biggest fans are here in the audience.
00:21:49Your parents and your sister, Saia.
00:21:52Fam, what did we think?
00:21:57Thumbs up.
00:21:58What did you think?
00:22:00That was awesome.
00:22:02Tayo, I'm so proud that you made it all the way to Top 21.
00:22:04Thank you so much.
00:22:05Merci beaucoup.
00:22:06Oh, I love it.
00:22:07Merci beaucoup.
00:22:08He's speaking in another language.
00:22:09Oh, my gosh.
00:22:11Oh, my gosh.
00:22:12What can't he do?
00:22:13All right.
00:22:14Well, is Tayo going to make it into the Top 12?
00:22:17Yes.
00:22:18Stay tuned to hear what the judges decide at the end of the show.
00:22:22Give it up one more time, everybody, for Tayo.
00:22:28Congratulations.
00:22:29All right.
00:22:30Later in the show, it's our singing skier from Jindabyne, Kesha, and our pop punk Prince Achille.
00:22:39But next, she's our teenage country singer from Lennox Head in New South Wales.
00:22:45Lily Grace is putting a country spin on one of the biggest rock hits of all time.
00:22:52That's after the break.
00:22:53Don't go anywhere.
00:23:04This is Transformation Week, where our singers are powering up every aspect of their performance
00:23:10for a sought-after spot in the Top 12.
00:23:13Up next is our horse-riding country singer from Lennox Head in New South Wales.
00:23:18It's Lily Grace.
00:23:21What you getting is a wonderful city.
00:23:24There ain't nothing more to do.
00:23:26It's Lily Grace Graham.
00:23:30It's Top 21.
00:23:31It's Transformation Week.
00:23:34This is my favourite week to watch.
00:23:37Mmm, bit of hair and make-up today.
00:23:39This is so exciting.
00:23:41I feel like every time, it's like, they look amazing.
00:23:45So now being here, it's like, oh, what are they gonna do to me?
00:23:50I've been in Tamworth for the Country Music Festival.
00:23:54It's the country music capital.
00:23:56You know, I've been performing and just, like, learning as much as I can,
00:24:00just getting involved as much as I can.
00:24:02I'm a country music girl.
00:24:05Yeah, I mean, I love my hat.
00:24:07It really is my look.
00:24:08Like, when I get out on a stage and I perform.
00:24:12This is it.
00:24:17This is pretty nuts.
00:24:18Hello!
00:24:20Hi!
00:24:20Hey, Lily Grace!
00:24:21How are you?
00:24:22It's really real now.
00:24:23You know, like, this is like a, you know, a stage that any kind of huge famous person
00:24:28in this country or other countries could perform on, you know.
00:24:30It's a small crowd.
00:24:31There's 1,500 people here and everyone at home.
00:24:33So you're doing one of the most iconic rock songs ever.
00:24:38I'm gonna be singing I Can't Get No Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones.
00:24:41Literally Grace Seasoning.
00:24:43You know how it is.
00:24:55Everyone wants to connect with you from the very back there to the people at the front here.
00:25:01The comments have been to connect and all those kinds of things.
00:25:05Eye contact is just, like, it's everything.
00:25:07I think it's important that you own that space.
00:25:11Yes.
00:25:12I'm just gonna throw a thought in there.
00:25:15Think about maybe losing the hat.
00:25:21Do you reckon?
00:25:23I mean, does that freak you out a little bit?
00:25:25A little bit.
00:25:26Okay.
00:25:28When I'm singing, my hat can kind of do these ones with my eyes and it's like it's,
00:25:31I can't, like, deeply kind of connect with people from what I'm saying
00:25:36and, like, get people to believe it.
00:25:37You know, if I'm, that's blocked.
00:25:38I don't want you to hide behind and I get that it's your look.
00:25:42I just, just think about it.
00:25:45I think about it.
00:25:45That's all I'm saying.
00:25:46Yeah.
00:25:47I'm not saying that I'm not gonna do it, but I wanna be in top 12 so bad
00:25:52and I wanna continue this journey, but it's a little bit scary.
00:25:55But who knows?
00:25:55Who knows?
00:25:57Top 21.
00:25:57It's transformation week.
00:26:02Giddy up.
00:26:03This country girl has glammed up, ditched the hat and looks absolutely gorgeous.
00:26:09Putting on a boot, scoot and spin on a Rolling Stones classic.
00:26:13This is Lily Grace.
00:26:29I can't get no satisfaction.
00:26:35And I can't get no satisfaction.
00:26:42Cause I tried.
00:26:44And I tried.
00:26:45And I tried.
00:26:47And I tried.
00:26:48And I tried.
00:26:48I can't get no.
00:26:51I can't get no
00:26:54When I'm driving in my car
00:26:59And a man comes on the radio
00:27:02Telling me more and more
00:27:05About some useless information
00:27:09Supposed to find my imagination
00:27:12I can't get no
00:27:15No, no, no
00:27:19Hey, yeah
00:27:22That's what I say
00:27:27I can't get no
00:27:32Satisfaction
00:27:33I can't get no
00:27:39Satisfaction
00:27:40Cause I tried
00:27:41And I tried
00:27:43And I tried
00:27:45And I tried
00:27:46I can't get no
00:27:50I can't get no
00:27:53I can't get no
00:27:56No, no, no, no
00:27:58No satisfaction
00:28:00I can't get no
00:28:02Listen to me when I'm saying
00:28:05I can't get no
00:28:06Say it to you every day
00:28:08I can't get no
00:28:09No, no, no
00:28:11No, no, no
00:28:23Thank you so much
00:28:25No
00:28:26Oh, my, oh, my.
00:28:33Well, Miss Lily Grace, talk about a transformation.
00:28:38Oh, wow, you're bigger than that hat.
00:28:42I mean, the hat's cute and everything,
00:28:44but Lord have mercy, you look good.
00:28:46Thank you so much, Martha.
00:28:48You look really good, you know,
00:28:49and you look really comfortable doing it.
00:28:51I'm so glad that you came from behind the microphone
00:28:53and showed us who you were.
00:28:55Do you know what I mean?
00:28:55It's all about your performance, you know what I mean?
00:28:58You can't, you don't have to do that every song,
00:29:00but when it comes to a song like that,
00:29:03the Rolling Stones, you better represent.
00:29:04Well done, honey.
00:29:05Thank you so much.
00:29:08That was so awesome, Lily Grace.
00:29:12Like, I, I mean, and I know a thing or two
00:29:14about having a look that's really hard to detach from.
00:29:18The thing is, you've got to lose something
00:29:20in order for people to miss it, you know what I mean?
00:29:22So I think, I agree with...
00:29:24You've got good looks.
00:29:25I, no, you've still got them, Carl, don't worry.
00:29:27Don't worry.
00:29:28I agree with Marsha, you, you just look like
00:29:30an absolute professional out there.
00:29:32What I really love seeing was the little package beforehand,
00:29:36they played, you were still playing gigs,
00:29:38you're doing Australian Idol, and you're still working.
00:29:40And that's like, that's the key thing to dominate this show,
00:29:44is like, we can only do so much.
00:29:47We can present you to the country,
00:29:48they can see how great you are,
00:29:49but if you're not doing the extra leg work,
00:29:51like, you're shooting yourself in your foot.
00:29:54And I think you're, you know this,
00:29:56and I can see how seriously you take it.
00:29:59I, I would be confident just sending you out
00:30:02into the big bad world on tour
00:30:03and making records already.
00:30:06Thank you so much.
00:30:07for this lifestyle.
00:30:13I, I also was nervous,
00:30:16because I liked the hat,
00:30:17and I know it's you,
00:30:18and I, and then you're like,
00:30:19I'm a country girl, it's like a badge.
00:30:21Yeah.
00:30:22Um, but it was the right choice to lose the hat,
00:30:25you've still got your country vibe,
00:30:27you're still doing an amazing job.
00:30:29Great big vocal,
00:30:31and even in this room with 1,500 people in it,
00:30:33it's a big auditorium.
00:30:35Make some noise, everyone.
00:30:38It's, it's, it's sometimes hard in the room,
00:30:42sometimes hard sitting here,
00:30:43when the crowd get, go crazy and start roaring,
00:30:46I'm, I'm, it'll mix nice on TV,
00:30:48but I thought it was great, powerful,
00:30:51you're still you, without the hat,
00:30:53and we still loved every minute of it.
00:30:55Look at you, bro.
00:30:55I still want to say that,
00:30:56I still love the hat, just.
00:30:57Yeah, don't, don't lose the hat forever.
00:30:59Don't lose the hat forever.
00:30:59It's not going forever,
00:31:00but it's Transformation Week, so.
00:31:02Oh, that's a good attitude.
00:31:04Good attitude.
00:31:05Very good.
00:31:05Thank you so much.
00:31:08Yee-haw, Lily Grace.
00:31:11I watched you in rehearsals,
00:31:13but that just took it up to a whole other level.
00:31:16You are made for the stage, girlfriend.
00:31:18How do you think that went?
00:31:20I couldn't, I mean, good.
00:31:21This is insane, like, this is crazy.
00:31:23I can't really get over it.
00:31:24Like, I could.
00:31:27I'm just, I'm a bit starstruck by you and everyone,
00:31:29and everyone here, but it's good.
00:31:30And ditto, ditto, that was incredible.
00:31:33Now, your mum is your best friend,
00:31:35which I just think is adorable,
00:31:36and she goes to all of your gigs.
00:31:38So, of course, she is here tonight.
00:31:42Susie, what did you think of Lily Grace's transformation
00:31:45and that performance?
00:31:48Oh, I'm just going to get my heart out of my mouth.
00:31:50I'm just like, blow it away.
00:31:52I'm shaking and the heart's going crazy,
00:31:54but that was incredible, darling.
00:31:55You know, congratulations.
00:31:57It runs in the family.
00:32:01Oh, beautiful.
00:32:03All right, Lily Grace,
00:32:04let's hope you impress the judges enough
00:32:06to earn yourself a place in the top 12.
00:32:09One more time, everybody, for Lily Grace.
00:32:12Thank you so much.
00:32:16All right, now,
00:32:18each of the judges have one fast pass
00:32:21they can use to instantly send their favourite singer
00:32:24into the next round.
00:32:26No judge has used theirs yet,
00:32:29but maybe, just maybe,
00:32:31our next contestant will be the first to score one.
00:32:35Charlie is the soulful singer from Perth
00:32:38who brought Kyle to tears in his audition,
00:32:41and tonight he's got something equally special planned.
00:32:46Just you wait.
00:32:47Idle is back in just a moment.
00:32:50CHEERING
00:33:01It's Transformation Week on Australian Idol.
00:33:05Tonight, the judges will watch all the performances
00:33:08and then decide who will secure a spot
00:33:11in next week's top 12 live shows.
00:33:14All right, stepping up to the mic is our next performer.
00:33:18He's the smooth singing guy
00:33:20with the trademark orange beanie
00:33:22from Perth, Western Australia.
00:33:24This is Charlie.
00:33:28I heard it's all day that I died.
00:33:32That was beautiful.
00:33:34So much real emotion.
00:33:38It's Transformation Week,
00:33:39and that means for me levelling up.
00:33:41What do we got?
00:33:43Transforming to something different.
00:33:44Spin.
00:33:46That is interesting.
00:33:48Cool.
00:33:49Okay.
00:33:50Just as long as it's subtle.
00:33:52That's great.
00:33:53Can we keep this for the whole show?
00:33:55Whoa.
00:33:57Orange beanie, man.
00:33:59Try it on some different looks,
00:34:00and it can't be the classic.
00:34:05Good to see you.
00:34:07How's it all feel?
00:34:08Pretty surreal.
00:34:09Yeah.
00:34:10Yeah.
00:34:10The top 21 of Australia.
00:34:12It's really exciting,
00:34:12but at the same time,
00:34:13I feel like it's a lot of pressure.
00:34:15What's your song?
00:34:16My song's got a little help from my friends.
00:34:17What a great song.
00:34:18It's an amazing song.
00:34:19What's your connection?
00:34:20The song's very poignant to me
00:34:22because I've had some really tough times
00:34:24in the last couple of years with my parents,
00:34:26and my friends have been just shoe supporters
00:34:28through that time.
00:34:29They're really there for me,
00:34:30and I'm using this performance in a way
00:34:33to let them know that I'm so grateful for them.
00:34:46It can feel a bit aggressive and shouty
00:34:48if you stay on that one note.
00:34:50I see, I see.
00:34:50Yeah.
00:34:51It might feel like you're being joyous
00:34:52because you feel joy inside,
00:34:55but your face says aggressive.
00:34:59Yeah.
00:35:00I've been told that I'm resting serious face,
00:35:02and people are like,
00:35:02you're okay?
00:35:03I'm like, no, no, I'm fine,
00:35:04but I just have to learn to turn that off.
00:35:07I want everyone to feel the hope.
00:35:09So just don't go into yourself too much.
00:35:12Okay, yeah, yeah.
00:35:12Close your eyes.
00:35:13As soon as you close your eyes,
00:35:14you close people off.
00:35:15This is more than just a song for me.
00:35:18I need to translate the love and gratitude
00:35:22I have for my friends in this performance
00:35:23and work on bringing that joy out.
00:35:26It's life-changing doing this stuff, man.
00:35:29So it's like I've got to bust my ass
00:35:32to make sure I get in there.
00:35:33I want to make my friends super proud
00:35:35of this performance.
00:35:36They were there for me when nobody else was.
00:35:38You know, they have my back.
00:35:40I want them to see how much I value them having my back.
00:35:48Looking a million bucks
00:35:50and still rocking his signature beanie,
00:35:52taking on a song by the most successful band
00:35:55in the world, the Beatles,
00:35:57from Perth, Western Australia.
00:35:59This is Jolly!
00:36:14What would you do
00:36:16if I sang how to tune?
00:36:20Would you stand up and walk
00:36:22out on me?
00:36:26Lend me your ears
00:36:28and I'll sing you a song
00:36:30and I'll try not to sing
00:36:33at a key.
00:36:36Oh, I get by
00:36:38with my friends.
00:36:41I'm gonna get high with my friends.
00:36:44I'm gonna get high with my friends.
00:36:47I'm gonna try with my friends.
00:36:49Yeah!
00:36:51Yeah!
00:36:52Yeah!
00:36:54Oh, I get by
00:36:55with my friends.
00:37:01Do you need anybody?
00:37:08I just need someone to love.
00:37:13Hey, could it be anybody?
00:37:17Always gotta be somebody?
00:37:20Oh, who knows just where I'm going, yeah.
00:37:23Somebody who knows just what he'll show them.
00:37:26Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:37:31Oh, I get by the little help from my friends.
00:37:36You know I'm gonna get high with it.
00:37:39I'm gonna get high with a little help from my friends.
00:37:42You know I'm gonna try.
00:37:45Find a little help from my friends.
00:37:48Oh, I get by the little help from my friends.
00:37:54You know I get by
00:37:58with my friends.
00:38:00I get by the little help from my friends.
00:38:09You know I'm gonna get high with my friends.
00:38:31watching you tonight it's like
00:38:32you've been doing this for 20 years
00:38:35week in, week out, effortless
00:38:37great performance
00:38:38great song choice
00:38:40beautiful delivery
00:38:43and a great message
00:38:44we all need to get by with a little help from our friends
00:38:46yes we do, we do for sure
00:38:48this week been tough for me, I've had a falling out with a very
00:38:50close friend
00:38:53and how's your dad by the way?
00:38:54my dad's really good, he's rooting
00:38:56for me at home, he's a fighter
00:38:58I love it, I love it, he'd be so proud
00:39:01it was brilliant Charlie, I totally enjoyed it
00:39:03oh thank you so much, thank you very much
00:39:04I agree Kyle
00:39:07that was
00:39:08that was something else man
00:39:10like I have had
00:39:13you know a few, well
00:39:14lots of moments on this show since I've been on it
00:39:17but like that is something
00:39:19I will never forget just because
00:39:21you've got this
00:39:22you've got this miracle tone
00:39:25that people just want to hear you
00:39:27sing
00:39:27and that's what you did
00:39:29and you just did
00:39:30you just did it so beautifully
00:39:32like
00:39:33thank you
00:39:33there's no tricks with you
00:39:35it's just so
00:39:36who you are
00:39:37yeah
00:39:38like just
00:39:38it's just so who you are
00:39:40and
00:39:40I won't forget that
00:39:41that was
00:39:42that was really really incredible man
00:39:44well thank you so much
00:39:45thank you so much
00:39:46you know it said
00:39:47in life
00:39:48you can't choose your family
00:39:50but you can choose your friends
00:39:51yes ma'am
00:39:52you know
00:39:52and friends get you through stuff
00:39:54thick or thin
00:39:55you know they'll love you regardless
00:39:57I think um
00:39:58there's something incredible about you
00:40:00and Kyle actually said
00:40:02it's just effortless
00:40:03you know
00:40:03and one of the most important things
00:40:06you guys are about a performer
00:40:07is
00:40:08you're honest
00:40:09yeah
00:40:10no frills
00:40:11I don't want frills
00:40:13I just want heart
00:40:14Charlie
00:40:16I'm gonna give you my
00:40:18fast pass
00:40:41thank you so much
00:40:42oh wow
00:40:43I want to say some words
00:40:45I shouldn't say on TV
00:40:46please don't
00:40:47please don't
00:40:47let me take it from here
00:40:48Charlie
00:40:49you just received
00:40:50Marsha's fast pass
00:40:52you are automatically
00:40:54straight through
00:40:55to the top 12
00:40:57congratulations my friend
00:40:58how does that feel
00:40:59uh
00:41:00unbelievable
00:41:01I'm in
00:41:03I'm in shock
00:41:04um
00:41:05this is
00:41:05this is crazy
00:41:06this is crazy for me
00:41:07you know
00:41:08it's uh
00:41:08I'm in my 30s
00:41:10this is the last roll of the dice
00:41:11it means the world to me
00:41:12thank you so much
00:41:13you know
00:41:14thank you
00:41:16you deserve it Charlie
00:41:17that was
00:41:19when
00:41:19when Marsha
00:41:21closes her eyes
00:41:22and sits back in her chair
00:41:24you know she's really feeling something
00:41:26what would you like to say
00:41:28to Marsha
00:41:28oh
00:41:29I'm just
00:41:30so in honour
00:41:31of your decision
00:41:32you know
00:41:32it's so wonderful
00:41:33to hear these
00:41:34these comments from you guys
00:41:35it just
00:41:35it means the world to me
00:41:37thank you so much
00:41:38you deserve it man
00:41:39oh no
00:41:40thank you
00:41:41thank you
00:41:41all right
00:41:43well Charlie
00:41:43we cannot wait
00:41:45to see you perform again
00:41:48live
00:41:48next week
00:41:49in the top 12
00:41:53head on over to the lounge
00:41:55and celebrate with the others
00:41:57Australia
00:41:57officially
00:41:58in the top 12
00:41:59it's Charlie
00:42:03oh
00:42:04how good is that
00:42:05okay
00:42:06so far
00:42:07we've seen
00:42:07Samela
00:42:08Tayo
00:42:08Lily Grace
00:42:09and Charlie
00:42:10perform for the judges
00:42:11but next
00:42:12it's Jamie's turn
00:42:13she is straight out of the 70s
00:42:16in style
00:42:16and sound
00:42:17and our Gold Coast girl
00:42:18Jamie is transforming
00:42:20and taking on an iconic anthem
00:42:22we cannot wait
00:42:24to see this one
00:42:25Australian Idol
00:42:25is back
00:42:26in a moment
00:42:37it's transformation week on Idol
00:42:40and we are halfway through tonight's show
00:42:43with just a few singers left to perform
00:42:45and then we find out who will make the top 12 and sing at next week's live shows
00:42:51our next singer
00:42:52our next singer vying for one of those spots is someone who lives and breathes all things 70s
00:42:58from the Gold Coast
00:43:00this is Jamie
00:43:15it feels amazing to be in the Australian Idol top 21
00:43:19I'm so excited to be here
00:43:21this has always been my number one passion
00:43:24to have this opportunity is awesome
00:43:26I'm really wanting to transform my vocals this week
00:43:29what song are you singing?
00:43:31I'm singing I'm Every Woman by Shaka Khan
00:43:33what a great song
00:43:35she is my style icon
00:43:37vocal icon
00:43:38all of it
00:43:39I'm pretty sure if my information and my sources are correct
00:43:43Marsha opened for Shaka Khan in about 2008
00:43:47just a little
00:43:48no pressure
00:43:49yeah the pressure's on with that knowledge
00:43:53Marsha gave me some criticism on the last performance
00:43:56a lot of your vocal gymnastics didn't land
00:44:01you know you don't have to do that
00:44:05she's scared of you
00:44:08Marsha is on my mind this whole week
00:44:11like I just want to impress her so bad
00:44:13I'm going to take on Marsha's advice
00:44:16and not need to do all the vocal gymnastics
00:44:18I can just sing the song
00:44:24so I think it's finding that balance between like what Marsha said
00:44:28which is not going too much
00:44:29but I think you should
00:44:30I think you can throw something in there
00:44:33I'm not sure if I'm playing it too safe
00:44:35or if I need to add more
00:44:37like everyone's telling me stuff and I'm like
00:44:40yep, yep, yep
00:44:41got it, got it, got it
00:44:42okay
00:44:44I can add a little bit of Jamie
00:44:45like I don't want to go to the opposite end of the scale
00:44:49if I fail to impress Marsha it could be the end of the road for me
00:44:52so this show means a lot to me
00:44:54and I'm praying that I go well
00:45:01she's bringing the 70s groove, grit and glamour to the idol stage
00:45:05tonight she's dialling up the disco
00:45:08with an iconic hit from the legendary Shaka Khan
00:45:11looking oh so chic
00:45:13this is jamie
00:45:29I am every woman
00:45:32it's all in me
00:45:35I need anything you want
00:45:37don't wear you
00:45:38do it naturally
00:45:40oh, oh, oh
00:45:43I can cast a spell
00:45:46of secrets you can tell
00:45:48makes a special group
00:45:52But any time you feel
00:45:54Danger or fear
00:45:56Insolent
00:45:58I will be a girl
00:46:00I'm everyone
00:46:03It's all about me
00:46:06Anything you want I'm raising
00:46:09I'm doing naturally
00:46:13Oh
00:46:14Oh
00:46:19I ain't cracking
00:46:21Cause I don't know what
00:46:24Dispire to me
00:46:25And it shall be done
00:46:28To compare
00:46:31Oh my God
00:46:35I'm ever moving
00:46:40I'm ever moving
00:46:44I'm ever moving
00:46:48I'm ever moving
00:46:50Oh
00:46:52I can't
00:46:53I'll be every woman
00:46:55Oh
00:46:56I can't
00:47:00I'm ever moving
00:47:04I'm ever moving
00:47:08Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:47:21Whoa.
00:47:25Jamie, far out.
00:47:27She means business.
00:47:29That was great.
00:47:31I, I, it's hard to, like, watch this season because everyone is just so good.
00:47:39Like, everyone has really stepped up.
00:47:42You should be really proud of that.
00:47:44That was confident.
00:47:44You look incredible.
00:47:46You know, you know, you know your genre.
00:47:50Well done.
00:47:51I don't really have anything else to say.
00:47:53That just, that was, that was really strong.
00:47:55Thank you so much.
00:48:02Jamie, I say this to you from my heart.
00:48:05If I criticize you, it's to try and make you a better singer.
00:48:10You know, I, I don't enjoy telling another singer what to do, but I have a vague idea of how
00:48:17it's done, right?
00:48:19So whatever I did say to you, I hope I didn't hurt your feelings because I didn't mean to, you
00:48:24know.
00:48:24And, look, you know, most of the time in performance, when someone does criticize you, take what you can from
00:48:31it and learn to step up.
00:48:33Don't take it personal, okay, honey?
00:48:35Yeah, for sure.
00:48:36I've just learned so much from you.
00:48:38Oh, God bless you.
00:48:38And I appreciate every single thing that you have said to me because it's just been a life-changing experience.
00:48:43And I'm a better singer because of you and the judges.
00:48:46So I appreciate you so much.
00:48:48You're also so mean, Marsha.
00:48:50Oh, thank you.
00:48:53You look great.
00:48:54The shimmering, the vocal was great.
00:48:56The only thing I'm worried about, vocally, nothing wrong.
00:48:59You performed well.
00:49:00You used up all the stage.
00:49:02You shimmied and danced.
00:49:03Everything was good.
00:49:04But I just worry that I don't want you to slip through the cracks on a night like tonight.
00:49:10Was, I'm not saying boring is not the word, but is it forgettable?
00:49:15Because you're not forgettable.
00:49:16You've got everything that you need.
00:49:18Indeed, I just don't know whether you're going to stand out from the pack tonight.
00:49:22I hope you do because you're a great artist.
00:49:25Sure.
00:49:25But we'll find out at the end of the night.
00:49:27Good luck.
00:49:31Jamie, that performance was awesome.
00:49:32And you're a whole lot of woman.
00:49:34That was awesome.
00:49:35How did that feel for you?
00:49:36Oh, it felt so amazing to sing one of my idol songs.
00:49:39This is my song.
00:49:40I love this song to bits.
00:49:42So this has just been such a privilege to come out here and perform it on television,
00:49:46you know?
00:49:47You look amazing and you look so comfortable up here on stage.
00:49:50Jamie, what would it mean to get through to the top 12?
00:49:53Oh, this would be life-changing.
00:49:55Honestly, I've been singing since I was a kid.
00:49:57I would be proving this to her, you know, that she can do this.
00:50:02So honestly, it would just be life-changing.
00:50:04It would mean so much.
00:50:05Yeah.
00:50:05All right.
00:50:06Well, you put it all on the line on this stage tonight.
00:50:10But let's hope it was enough to get you into next week's live shows.
00:50:14And we're going to find out at the end of the night.
00:50:16Everybody give it up one more time for Jamie.
00:50:22Well, it is vibing in here tonight.
00:50:24And if you want to be in here, you can get your free tickets at australianidol.com.au.
00:50:30OK, up next, he is the pop-punk rocker bidding to become the next Australian Idol.
00:50:35For Transformation Week, Achille linked up with some megastar VIPs
00:50:39to power up his performance.
00:50:42It's a surprise you won't see coming.
00:50:44Idol is back in a moment.
00:50:56You're watching Idol, and tonight our singers are hoping to secure a spot in the top 12.
00:51:03Then, next week, we hand over the reins to you to start voting for your winner.
00:51:09Could our next singer go all the way?
00:51:11Well, Achille from Sydney chose a song by pop-punk rocker's Good Charlotte,
00:51:17and get this, he had the amazing opportunity to meet them
00:51:21for tips and tricks on levelling up for Transformation Week.
00:51:26Check it out.
00:51:31Achille, pop-punk.
00:51:37This week is Top 21 Transformation Week, and I'm going to be singing
00:51:41Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous by Good Charlotte.
00:51:44Yeah, and I'm actually off to meet the guys.
00:51:47They're a massive pop-punk band, and, like, these are people I grew up listening to,
00:51:51and, like, the fact that I get this opportunity to, like, go see them,
00:51:54it's actually, it's mental to me, like, even being in the same space as them, you know?
00:51:59I'm here to get advice from them for my song, how I can perform it better,
00:52:02and maintain my energy, but also control the performance,
00:52:06and make sure it's all-rounded.
00:52:07I'm off to see Good Charlotte, baby!
00:52:17They're a massive, massive band, you know?
00:52:20They're just where I want to be in life.
00:52:22Wow.
00:52:23What's up, man?
00:52:24What's up, Kelly?
00:52:25Can I give you guys a big hug?
00:52:26Yeah.
00:52:27Of course, yeah.
00:52:28Right now, I feel like I'm in a dream.
00:52:29Like, this doesn't feel real.
00:52:31Can you do a performance so that we can watch,
00:52:34and we can sort of give you sort of our best, like, help?
00:52:37100%.
00:52:38Yeah, okay, okay.
00:52:39I genuinely can't, I'm performing your song in front of you guys.
00:52:41Yeah, yeah.
00:52:42Great, let's do it.
00:52:43It is super, super important that I get advice from these guys.
00:52:46Always see it on TV, read it in the magazine.
00:52:50Because they know the best, and they're going to help me out a lot
00:52:53in terms of performing on Australian Idol.
00:52:55I think that some of these judges are sensing from you,
00:52:58you're staying in the chaos mode.
00:52:59Yes.
00:53:00Through the whole song.
00:53:01Last time, I did not live up to the expectations,
00:53:03because I was doing too much.
00:53:05I think what happens is you start to lose breath.
00:53:08The melody gets lost, the lyrics in the story gets lost.
00:53:12So what I would do is I would just, I would calm down.
00:53:16On that verse, I would take the opportunity to connect with some people.
00:53:19And then on the chorus, that's when you hype everybody up.
00:53:23Do you know what I mean?
00:53:24Yeah, 100%.
00:53:25It's finding your moments.
00:53:26You don't need to hype everybody all the time.
00:53:28Obviously, like, I feel a lot of pressure in the back of my head
00:53:31when I'm hearing all the advice and everything that I can improve on,
00:53:33because at this stage of the competition,
00:53:35like, there's no room for mistakes.
00:53:37It's all up to me now.
00:53:38You practice, practice, practice, but then...
00:53:42F*** you up, bro.
00:53:43All right, brother.
00:53:44I really appreciate it.
00:53:45We'll see you at the show tonight.
00:53:47I'm, wait, I'm actually...
00:53:49You'll be our guest at the show tonight.
00:53:51I'm going to the show tonight as well.
00:53:53That's, that's nuts, like...
00:53:54No, I think I'm...
00:53:56We'll make sure you have the best vantage point
00:53:58and maybe, maybe you learn something,
00:54:00maybe you learn some things you don't want to do.
00:54:01All right?
00:54:01Yeah.
00:54:02They have, like, 30 years of experience in this industry
00:54:04and it's, like, an incredible opportunity
00:54:06to learn how to perform well and really deliver the song.
00:54:11You know, I really want to stay in this competition
00:54:12because there's nothing in the world
00:54:14that gives me the same feeling as being on stage.
00:54:16So I have to balance jumping around stage
00:54:19and also singing at the same time.
00:54:20If I mess up for this performance, like, I'm going home
00:54:23and I know that, so I have to, like, make sure it's 100%.
00:54:31A new edge, new attitude and zero holding back.
00:54:35Tonight, he's unlocked his inner rebel
00:54:37to claim his spot in the top 12.
00:54:40This isn't a makeover, it's a takeover.
00:54:43From Sydney, this is Achille.
00:54:53I know, make some noise!
00:54:57Here we go
00:55:00Oh, I see it on TV
00:55:02Living in the magazine
00:55:05Celebrities, they want sympathy
00:55:09To his piss and moan
00:55:11Inside the rolling stone
00:55:13Talking about
00:55:14A hard life can be
00:55:18I'd like to see them spend a week
00:55:20Living life out on the street
00:55:22I don't think they would survive
00:55:27But they'd spend a day or two
00:55:29Walking in someone else's shoes
00:55:31A feeling stumble
00:55:33And they'd fall
00:55:34And they would fall
00:55:36Sick
00:55:38And lifestyles of the rich and the famous
00:55:43They're always complaining
00:55:45Always complaining
00:55:48Money is such a problem
00:55:52Well, make our actions
00:55:55Think we should drop them
00:55:57Make some noise out there
00:56:03Lifestyles of the rich and famous
00:56:04Okay, let's jump
00:56:07Lifestyles of the rich and famous
00:56:10They're always complaining
00:56:12Always complaining
00:56:15If money is such a problem
00:56:19Because any problem
00:56:21Think we could solve them
00:56:24Lifestyles of the rich and famous
00:56:29Lifestyles of the rich and famous
00:56:34Lifestyles of the rich and famous
00:56:50Oh, man
00:56:57Achille, what you bring to Australian Idol this year
00:57:00Is this incredible, like, lust for life and youth
00:57:03And it's beautiful to see, you know
00:57:05I mean, it is
00:57:06That's what rock and roll is to me
00:57:08You know what I mean
00:57:08It's important that, you know
00:57:10You settled
00:57:12Eventually
00:57:12But you were breathless
00:57:14From the very beginning
00:57:15Work it out
00:57:17Pace yourself, boyfriend
00:57:19Okay
00:57:19And I think it was wonderful
00:57:21That the guys from Good Charlotte
00:57:23Spoke to you
00:57:24And gave you some pointers
00:57:26But just take your time
00:57:27We know you're here
00:57:29We want to see you be the best you can be
00:57:31Okay
00:57:32That was great, man
00:57:33I appreciate it
00:57:34Thank you so much
00:57:35Thank you, Marshall
00:57:38Achille
00:57:39I just honestly thank you
00:57:42Because I never thought I would ever see
00:57:45Pop punk on this kind of stage
00:57:47And I'm enjoying
00:57:49Every time I see you
00:57:50You're just like
00:57:51You love it so much
00:57:53I can see how much you love this genre
00:57:57I just think
00:57:58I just think the passion is there
00:57:59And I don't know what to do with you
00:58:01Because it's such a unique thing to witness
00:58:04But I love it
00:58:05I don't know about you guys
00:58:06But I just think
00:58:07You spinning around out there
00:58:09Thank you
00:58:10The best thing about this show is
00:58:12We say this all the time
00:58:14But it isn't about the voice
00:58:16It's about
00:58:16Do we believe that people are going to watch Achille
00:58:19And buy into what you're selling
00:58:22And be addicted to that energy
00:58:24And I honestly kind of think they would
00:58:26Because I just can't stop
00:58:28When you start those spin arounds
00:58:29I'm just like
00:58:30This guy is a tornado
00:58:31And I just
00:58:34It's impressive
00:58:35I think you need to still
00:58:36Like what Marsha said
00:58:37And even what Benji and Joel said
00:58:40The timings of things
00:58:42You know
00:58:42When to burst into energy
00:58:44And when to be still
00:58:46I think that's still
00:58:47Something you need to concentrate on
00:58:48But the real stuff's there
00:58:50The passion's there
00:58:51And that's
00:58:52You can't teach that
00:58:54Thank you
00:58:59So
00:59:00When Benji and Joel
00:59:02Were first signed
00:59:03In the United States
00:59:05The first port of call
00:59:07Was Australia
00:59:08And two young boys
00:59:09Walked into my
00:59:10Hot 30s studio back then
00:59:12And they were loose
00:59:14I mean
00:59:15They had the big hair
00:59:16And they were wild
00:59:17And I was like
00:59:18Look at these characters
00:59:20They had a huge success
00:59:22With multiple bands
00:59:24They've both done extremely well
00:59:25But
00:59:27Yeah
00:59:28The tough bit is
00:59:29That you
00:59:30You sucked up the energy
00:59:31The fans
00:59:32You had everyone behind you
00:59:33But
00:59:34The vocal was not
00:59:36The strongest
00:59:36But it doesn't have to be
00:59:37In that world
00:59:39But where you probably went is
00:59:41I saw you trying too hard
00:59:42To do a good vocal
00:59:44And I think you maybe
00:59:45Came a little unstuck on yourself
00:59:47You should have just gone
00:59:48Full hectic
00:59:48And when you do all this
00:59:50I'm expecting something big to happen
00:59:52But nothing happened
00:59:53It was like a Jesus moment
00:59:54But there was no rising
00:59:56There was
00:59:56I thought about jumping
00:59:58Over the crowd
00:59:58But I don't want to kill anyone
00:59:59So
01:00:00Listen
01:00:00Thank you
01:00:01If you think it'll keep you
01:00:02In the contest
01:00:03Feel free to kill someone
01:00:05Do whatever you need to do
01:00:06To stay in
01:00:07Great energy
01:00:08Rubbish vocal
01:00:09But that doesn't mean
01:00:10You're not going to
01:00:11You're not going to keep
01:00:12In the contest
01:00:12Good luck
01:00:13Thank you
01:00:13You're welcome
01:00:14Thank you
01:00:16You're such a vibe
01:00:17Achille
01:00:19I don't know
01:00:20If I want to see him
01:00:21Go to the next level
01:00:22Go to the next level
01:00:23That's tornado
01:00:24Hurricane level
01:00:25You are such a vibe
01:00:27Achille
01:00:27My goodness
01:00:28What was it like
01:00:28Getting mentored
01:00:29By Joel and Benji
01:00:31From Good Charlotte
01:00:31I tried to take on
01:00:33The advice
01:00:33You know
01:00:33They're like
01:00:34Some people
01:00:35That have been in the business
01:00:35For so long
01:00:36Like for example
01:00:37Looking at the crowd
01:00:38Connecting with them
01:00:38You know
01:00:39In specific moments
01:00:40I tried to do that
01:00:41And yeah
01:00:41I just appreciate the boys
01:00:43For giving me advice
01:00:43You know
01:00:44Did you have fun?
01:00:45I had so much fun
01:00:45Thank you
01:00:46Yeah
01:00:46Alright
01:00:47Well the boys
01:00:47Are so cool
01:00:48Aren't they?
01:00:49Their latest album
01:00:50Is amazing
01:00:51You've got to go
01:00:52Check it out
01:00:52Now Achille
01:00:53I hear that your mum
01:00:55Dad
01:00:56And brother
01:00:57Attila
01:00:58Are in the audience tonight
01:00:59And I hear
01:01:00It's their first time
01:01:01Ever seeing you perform live
01:01:02Is that right?
01:01:03It actually is
01:01:04Yeah
01:01:04My goodness
01:01:05Attila
01:01:06What did you think
01:01:07Of Achille?
01:01:08Um
01:01:09So yeah
01:01:09It was our very first time
01:01:10Watching him perform live
01:01:11And let alone perform
01:01:13On such a prestigious stage
01:01:14Like Australian Idol
01:01:15And we were just so
01:01:16So extremely proud of him
01:01:18For finally
01:01:18You know
01:01:19Reaching his dreams
01:01:20And chasing his dreams
01:01:21And shining so brightly
01:01:22On stage
01:01:22And being unapologetically
01:01:24Himself
01:01:25I'll add it
01:01:25Thank you fam
01:01:26However
01:01:26We've never supported him before
01:01:30Tonight's the first night
01:01:31We've shown support
01:01:34Mum
01:01:34What did you think
01:01:35Of his performance?
01:01:36It was amazing
01:01:37Achille
01:01:37It was amazing
01:01:38I love you
01:01:39I love you too mum
01:01:41Thank you
01:01:41Alright well Achille
01:01:42Fingers crossed
01:01:43You score yourself a spot
01:01:45In the top 12 tonight
01:01:46Everyone
01:01:48Thank you so much
01:01:49Give it up for Achille
01:01:50Thank you
01:01:50Thank you
01:01:51Thank you
01:01:54Oh how good was that?
01:01:57Oh how good was that?
01:01:57Okay surely the judges
01:01:58Will make the impossible decision
01:02:00On who makes it
01:02:01To the top 12
01:02:02Before that
01:02:03We've got our final singer
01:02:05Of the night
01:02:06She's the singing skier
01:02:08From Jindabyne
01:02:09In the snowy mountains
01:02:10Tonight
01:02:11Kesha
01:02:12Is taking on
01:02:12A global chart topper
01:02:14One of the biggest songs
01:02:16Of the last decade
01:02:17Australian Idol
01:02:18Is back
01:02:19In a moment
01:02:30Welcome back to
01:02:31Transformation week
01:02:32Here on Idol
01:02:33We have got just one singer
01:02:36Left to perform
01:02:37She's a small town girl
01:02:39With mum and dad
01:02:41And half the ski town
01:02:42Here tonight
01:02:43In the audience
01:02:43I'm talking about
01:02:45Our singing skier
01:02:46From Jindabyne
01:02:47It is Kesha
01:02:54Kesha
01:02:55Our skier
01:02:56From the snowy mountains
01:02:57That was gorgeous
01:03:01We're from a little
01:03:03Country ski bum town
01:03:05Jindy town
01:03:06Is so supportive
01:03:08And sending me
01:03:09Gorgeous messages
01:03:09Go Kesha
01:03:11Do it for Jinderline
01:03:12Go Kesha
01:03:14Go Kesha
01:03:15Sing your best
01:03:17Kesha
01:03:18You made the local paper
01:03:19We're very excited
01:03:21To watch you
01:03:21In the Australian
01:03:22Island
01:03:22You
01:03:24Hello
01:03:27Hi
01:03:27Hi Kesha
01:03:29How are you
01:03:29Oh this means the world
01:03:31This has just been
01:03:32What I wanted to do
01:03:33Since I could walk
01:03:34Little seven year old
01:03:36Kesha
01:03:37Who picked up
01:03:38Her first red guitar
01:03:39And sung at
01:03:40Jindy Idol
01:03:41Would be over the moon
01:03:43Jindy Idol
01:03:44This section
01:03:45Was like
01:03:46That was it
01:03:47That was the stage
01:03:48Okay
01:03:48Talk to me about your song
01:03:50I've got
01:03:50Take Me to Church
01:03:51Josie Air
01:03:52Josie Air
01:03:53One of my favourite songs
01:03:54Have you ever used
01:03:55These in ears
01:03:57I've never used them
01:03:58Okay
01:03:58Don't
01:03:59Don't panic yourself
01:04:00This is a new experience
01:04:01Having these ears
01:04:02But it's super important
01:04:04Because once a crowd's in here
01:04:06You won't hear them
01:04:07If you don't have
01:04:09Those in
01:04:10How do I do it?
01:04:11Oh my god
01:04:20A lot going on in my ears
01:04:22So what are you focusing on
01:04:25In your ears
01:04:26Are you listening
01:04:26For your pitch
01:04:27Like
01:04:27I'm not listening
01:04:28For anything
01:04:29The ears are wigging me out
01:04:31I think
01:04:32I'm thinking about
01:04:33Trying to listen
01:04:34To too many things
01:04:35The ears are a bit
01:04:37Just a bit like
01:04:39Hectic
01:04:39Having to listen
01:04:40To 50 things at once
01:04:41I've never really
01:04:43Used that before
01:04:44Don't panic yourself
01:04:48It's too much
01:04:51I can't cope
01:04:57Stupid
01:05:01There's just no room
01:05:03For muck ups
01:05:04Or mistakes
01:05:04This is all
01:05:06I've ever wanted
01:05:07I really want to make it
01:05:10To the top 12
01:05:14She's the singing skier
01:05:16Transforming
01:05:17On the idle stage
01:05:18Usually she's conquering
01:05:20The slopes
01:05:20But tonight
01:05:21She's hoping
01:05:22For a peak
01:05:23Performance
01:05:24She's bold
01:05:25She's fearless
01:05:26She's about to hit
01:05:27Top speed
01:05:28This is Kesha
01:05:36My love has got humor
01:05:39She's a giggle
01:05:41At a funeral
01:05:42Knows everybody's disapproval
01:05:45I should have worshipped her sooner
01:05:48If the heavens ever did speak
01:05:51She's the last true mouthpiece
01:05:54Every Sunday
01:05:56Every Sunday's getting more bleak
01:05:57Every Sunday's getting more bleak
01:05:58A fresh poison each week
01:06:00I was born sick
01:06:02But I love it
01:06:04Command me to be well
01:06:19Take me to church
01:06:21I'll worship you like a dog
01:06:23At the shrine of your lies
01:06:25I'll tell you my sins
01:06:27So you can sharpen your knife
01:06:29Offer me that deathless death
01:06:32Well good God
01:06:33Let me give you my life
01:06:37If I'm a pagan of the good times
01:06:40My love is the sunlight
01:06:42To keep the goddess on my side
01:06:46She demands a sacrifice
01:06:48This looks tasty
01:06:50This looks plenty
01:06:52This is hungry work
01:06:55Take me to church
01:06:59I'll worship like a dog
01:07:01At the shrine of your lies
01:07:03I'll tell you my sins
01:07:04So you can sharpen your knife
01:07:07Offer me that deathless death
01:07:09Well good God
01:07:10Let me give you my life
01:07:13Take me to church
01:07:14I'll worship you like a dog
01:07:17At the shrine of your lies
01:07:18I'll tell you my sins
01:07:20So you can sharpen your knife
01:07:22Offer me that deathless death
01:07:25Good God
01:07:27Let me give you my life
01:07:45Thank you
01:07:46Thank you
01:08:02It's killing it.
01:08:04That looks amazing.
01:08:05You're my inspiration.
01:08:06Oh, damn.
01:08:10Look, though ears, in ears can be so isolating.
01:08:14I was terrified of them for so long.
01:08:17And it's going to take you a minute to work out just the mix you want.
01:08:22And I think for the singer that you are,
01:08:25it's just always as long as you can hear your vocals all the time.
01:08:29And I'm sure you got told that by Carmen and everyone.
01:08:31But I think for someone who has not used them, you crushed that.
01:08:37Like, that would have been scary.
01:08:40It was different.
01:08:41It was different.
01:08:42Yeah.
01:08:42And I think, like, considering that,
01:08:47that still, to me, looked so effortless.
01:08:50And I love that you just stood there.
01:08:51Some people get really overwhelmed when they get to this part of the competition.
01:08:55And they feel like they need to look like they've been doing it for years.
01:08:58We know they haven't.
01:09:00So, but you didn't try and do that.
01:09:02You just focused.
01:09:03And you stood still.
01:09:04And you knew that you had this new problem.
01:09:07And you were just, like, wanting to focus.
01:09:09And I could see you doing that.
01:09:10And I think, I think it was just amazing.
01:09:13I think you should be really proud of yourself.
01:09:14Thank you so much.
01:09:15That means a lot.
01:09:20You know, Kesha, it's a new world when it comes to the in-ear thing.
01:09:24And I will drop one of the biggest names in the industry.
01:09:29And his name is Tom Jones.
01:09:31Tom Jones was the person who told me 20 years ago,
01:09:34Girlfriend, you want to keep your voice?
01:09:38Learn how to use in-ears.
01:09:40And I'm so sorry that it was frustrating and you've got to come here and perform.
01:09:44But you've got to learn as you go, honey.
01:09:46And I think you tore that up.
01:09:48Well done.
01:09:50Thank you so much.
01:09:55You ready for the truth?
01:09:57Do you say anything other than the truth?
01:09:59True, true.
01:10:00So ready.
01:10:01If that was your performance level while you're struggling to deal with that new bit of technical equipment,
01:10:10then you're killing it in life.
01:10:12Because that is freaking my favourite performance of the night.
01:10:16You look incredible.
01:10:17It's Xena Warrior Princess.
01:10:19The vocal was great.
01:10:20You put a very popular radio song in.
01:10:23You gave it a little bit of a twitch and a flick.
01:10:25But I loved it.
01:10:26I ate up every bit of it.
01:10:28You're a real contender.
01:10:29That was excellent work.
01:10:31I loved every second of it.
01:10:32Thank you so much.
01:10:36Kesha.
01:10:37Kyle loves a twitch and a flick, doesn't he?
01:10:39Oh, doesn't he?
01:10:40Don't we all, darling?
01:10:43Kesha, you look amazing.
01:10:45You sounded incredible.
01:10:46How was that for you?
01:10:47Oh, my gosh.
01:10:48Performing to this amazing crowd, to my beautiful friends and family.
01:10:52Like, I've not had a funner time.
01:10:55This is the best thing ever.
01:10:57That was amazing.
01:10:57I'm so excited to be here.
01:10:59Kesha, I could see that your hometown of Jindabyne has been so supportive of you in this idol competition.
01:11:05Like, what's been happening in Jindy?
01:11:08I have never felt so much love and support in my life.
01:11:12And it's so special when you're doing something that you love and the people back you.
01:11:17And my community and my friends and family, I could not have done this without them.
01:11:21So, this I do for them and with them.
01:11:23And I'm just...
01:11:26I love it.
01:11:27I love it.
01:11:28Well, it is all in the hands of the judges now.
01:11:31We will find out very soon if you have made it through to the top 12 live shows.
01:11:36But one more time, everybody.
01:11:37Give it up for Kesha!
01:11:42Thank you so much.
01:11:44Oh, hi, Scott.
01:11:45How good's tonight, mate?
01:11:46Hello.
01:11:47Hello, Rikki Lee.
01:11:48Well, if you have loved any of tonight's performances and you want to listen to them all over again,
01:11:54you can.
01:11:55Just search for Australian Idol on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and other streaming services.
01:12:01Well, the performances are done.
01:12:03So, the pressure is now on for our judges to decide who deserves a place in the top 12.
01:12:10Tonight, there are four spots up for grabs.
01:12:14Earlier in the show, Charlie was given a fast pass by Marsha,
01:12:18which sent him straight into next week's live shows.
01:12:23The pressure's on my arm right now.
01:12:24You're squeezing so hard, you're excited.
01:12:26That means there are just three other spots left in the top 12.
01:12:30So, Kyle, Marsha and Amy are putting their heads together.
01:12:33And we'll take the break to make up their minds.
01:12:36Their decisions will be revealed in just a minute.
01:12:40Don't you go anywhere.
01:12:42APPLAUSE
01:12:47You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
01:12:52They'll win a life-changing $100,000.
01:12:57Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards.
01:13:03Boost their brand with the Annex, the experts in marketing and social media.
01:13:09Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing
01:13:12and score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive Sound Studios.
01:13:19CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
01:13:22What an epic prize there for anyone kick-starting their career out of Idol.
01:13:27Oh, yeah.
01:13:28It is top 21 week and tonight, the first seven singers have performed for a shot
01:13:33at making it to next week's live shows.
01:13:37But already, Charlie is sitting over in the lounge
01:13:40as he was awarded a spot in the top 12 thanks to Marsha's Fast Pass.
01:13:46So that means only three more singers can be chosen by the judges to make it through.
01:13:51In the break, our judges conferred and have come to a decision.
01:13:56Here we go.
01:13:57The moment of truth.
01:14:02All of these incredible singers have come so far,
01:14:06but there's just three spots available for the live shows.
01:14:11Amy, who is through to the top 12?
01:14:17The first person that we have decided to put through.
01:14:24The second we met this person, we knew we'd found someone really special.
01:14:31And, like I said, there was no arguments for this one.
01:14:36It was a very clear choice from all three of us.
01:14:42And that person is...
01:14:50Samela.
01:14:57Thank you so much.
01:14:58You have made it into the top 12.
01:15:01Well done.
01:15:01How are you feeling right now?
01:15:03I'm over the moon.
01:15:03This is a dream come true.
01:15:05So thank you so much.
01:15:06Wow.
01:15:06Well done, Samela.
01:15:08We are so excited to hear you sing again next week.
01:15:11Head on over to the lounge and go and celebrate with Charlie.
01:15:14Yes.
01:15:15Congratulations.
01:15:18All right.
01:15:19Well, that is two singers into the top 12.
01:15:22Two spots to go.
01:15:25It's a really tough decision for the judges tonight.
01:15:28They watched carefully, took it all into account.
01:15:31But, unfortunately, not everyone can go through.
01:15:35Marsha, the tough decision is on you.
01:15:38Who is the next pick from the judges?
01:15:43I mean, super tough because we did talk and, you know...
01:15:49I've got to say to all of you, thank you.
01:15:54You know, because this has been a very exciting year for Australian Idol.
01:16:00And that's because of your contributions.
01:16:02And that's because of what people have been watching on television.
01:16:05You know what I'm saying?
01:16:07It's about, you know, taking yourself to the next level.
01:16:12Regardless, you just got to go there.
01:16:14You know what I mean?
01:16:15You got to learn to push when you didn't think you could push as much as you actually have.
01:16:21Your performances have been great.
01:16:22The person that we've chosen
01:16:28is...
01:16:39Kesha.
01:16:44Kesha!
01:16:47Yes!
01:16:49Kesha!
01:16:50Congratulations!
01:16:51So good.
01:16:53Kesha, you've made it through to the...
01:16:54I should've made you cry again.
01:16:56...well, we're still in Idol.
01:16:57How do you feel, Kesha?
01:16:58Oh, my God.
01:17:00You guys have already seen me cry.
01:17:02You don't need to see it again.
01:17:03Um, oh, my gosh.
01:17:05The bottom of my heart.
01:17:07I'm so appreciative for all of you and my friends and family and everyone in the crowd and you guys.
01:17:12And I'm so excited for this journey.
01:17:14And it's just begun.
01:17:16I can't wait.
01:17:17Well done.
01:17:18Yes.
01:17:18Well done, Kesha.
01:17:19Go on over and celebrate.
01:17:21Go on over and celebrate.
01:17:23All righty.
01:17:25Here we go.
01:17:26So, the final chance for these four amazing singers.
01:17:32They all left their heart and soul on the stage tonight.
01:17:36But did they do enough to win the judges over?
01:17:40It has been a massive journey for each and every one of them.
01:17:43But now is the moment of truth.
01:17:47Kyle, who are the judges sending through to the top 12 live shows?
01:17:54Well, the final person that we have decided to put through to the top 12, and this is not going
01:18:01to give too much away, everyone up there has a different genre.
01:18:05But I feel that this genre belongs on this show, especially after the performance that I saw tonight.
01:18:13And you all did pretty well.
01:18:16But unfortunately, one stood out more than the others of these four.
01:18:22And that final person that we're putting through to the Australian Idol top 12 is...
01:18:35Ding dang.
01:18:36It's Lily Grace, everyone.
01:18:37Ding dang.
01:18:39Ding dang.
01:18:40Ding dang.
01:18:41Ding dang.
01:18:42Ding dang.
01:18:42Lily Grace.
01:18:45Congratulations.
01:18:46So good.
01:18:46You did it.
01:18:49You all right?
01:18:50I'm good.
01:18:51I'm good.
01:18:51I'm good.
01:18:52I can't believe it.
01:18:52Actually, thank you guys so much.
01:18:54Like...
01:18:55I don't actually have words.
01:18:57Well, did you ever...
01:18:58Did you ever expect, you know, as a little girl...
01:19:00Did you ever expect that you would be in the top 12 of Australian Idol?
01:19:04Not at all.
01:19:05I mean, tonight, like, I've been sitting here, you know, when I knew who I was singing with.
01:19:09This group has just been, like, out of this world.
01:19:12And I feel so sorry for you guys having to choose.
01:19:14But, like, so grateful that you've put, you know, your trust in me.
01:19:17And I really, really appreciate that.
01:19:18And thank you to everyone that came to watch me tonight.
01:19:21Right.
01:19:22The massive achievement of Lily Grace.
01:19:24Congratulations.
01:19:25We are looking forward to seeing you next week.
01:19:26Go on over there to the lounge.
01:19:28Congratulations.
01:19:28Congratulations.
01:19:32Unfortunately, though, this means for Achille, Jamie and Tayo, your time on Australian Idol ends right here.
01:19:40I'm so sad to see the three of you go.
01:19:43Achille.
01:19:48What's the Australian Idol experience been like for you?
01:19:51Hey, look.
01:19:53I stepped out of my comfort zone, you know, I came into this show, like, doing my own thing.
01:19:57Doing my pop punk thing.
01:19:58And I'm just glad I got this far.
01:20:00Like, I got this opportunity.
01:20:01I'm going to keep doing my thing.
01:20:03And you guys know it.
01:20:05Yes, Achille.
01:20:06Well done.
01:20:06Jamie.
01:20:07So great to see you on stage tonight.
01:20:09How are you feeling?
01:20:10I'm feeling just so privileged that I was able to come up here and perform my passion.
01:20:16You know, I want to do this for the rest of my life.
01:20:18And, again, I don't think it would be the end of seeing us.
01:20:22So, yeah.
01:20:22It's just been amazing.
01:20:23It's only the beginning.
01:20:24It's only the beginning.
01:20:26And Tayo, our little star over here.
01:20:29You rocked it on stage tonight.
01:20:31Any standout moments for you?
01:20:33Honestly, I think meeting everyone throughout Australian Idol has been probably the best part.
01:20:38I've met a lot of really great people.
01:20:40And, yeah.
01:20:41I hope you guys see me in the future, too.
01:20:42And thank you all so much.
01:20:44100%.
01:20:45Just the beginning for you.
01:20:46Just the beginning.
01:20:47Well, it has been so good to meet all of you and hear you sing.
01:20:52It's been a privilege for us to see that.
01:20:54And I'm sure this is not the last we'll hear from you.
01:20:56This is only the beginning for all of you.
01:20:58Give it up one last time for Akili, Jamie and Tayo.
01:21:06Well done, Tayo.
01:21:09Good on you guys.
01:21:11All right.
01:21:12Well, that's it for round one of Top 21 Transformation Week.
01:21:17Tomorrow night, more music and more makeovers with a brand new lineup of singers vying for a place at the
01:21:25Idol live shows, including Forklift Driver from Victoria, Jacinta.
01:21:31Our teen rapper from Brizzy, it's Asha.
01:21:35Harriet, the bartender from WA.
01:21:39Plus Barber from Ballarat, Harry, Harlan, Sophie and Cody, the kid from Karatha.
01:21:47Who will join the first four singers already confirmed in our Top 12?
01:21:53That is Charlie, Samella, Kesha and Lily Grace.
01:22:03Find out tomorrow night at 7.30pm.
01:22:06And if you missed the epic return of Brax and Ricky on Home and Away, you can watch it right
01:22:11now on 7 Plus or tune in tomorrow at 7 on 7.
01:22:14Thank you to our amazing judges, Carl Sandiland.
01:22:18Thank you all.
01:22:19The beautiful Marsha Hines.
01:22:22And Amy Schock.
01:22:25Good night, Australia.
01:22:50Oh my goodness.
01:22:56And the biggest makeovers are yet to come.
01:23:01You look completely different.
01:23:02Watch these singers turn into stars.
01:23:06Do you want to try this one on?
01:23:09I feel so out of my comfort zone right now.
01:23:12What the heck?
01:23:14I don't think that's you.
01:23:15Hard to believe we're looking at the same human being.
01:23:19Even when you were walking out, I was like, is it her?
01:23:22Don't miss Australian Idol's Makeover Week.
01:23:26Tomorrow on 7.
01:23:27Aren't you something?
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