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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 23: Top 8 - 2
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00:01It's Australian Idol and we are live!
00:05For 24 hours, you voted and your verdict is revealed tonight.
00:10But before that, turn it up for your Top 8!
00:27I was a ghost, I was alone.
00:31You was here, I'll get so gay.
00:35Given the throne, I didn't know to believe I was the queen now I'm meant to be.
00:43I've lived too large, one playful time.
00:47But I couldn't find my own place.
00:50I'm a problem, child, cause I got you out.
00:55But that's just how I'm here to be.
00:58I'll be hiding, shining like I'm born to be.
01:05We're dreaming hard, we came so far now I believe.
01:13We're going up, up, up this hour moment.
01:17You know together we're going.
01:19We're gonna be, gonna be going.
01:28We're waiting so long to break these walls down.
01:33To wake up and feel like me.
01:36With these patterns all in the past now.
01:41And finally live like the girl I'm meant to be.
01:45No more shining, I'll be shining like I'm born to be.
01:52Cause we are hearted, boys.
01:56Cause it's broken, I know I believe.
02:00We're going up, up, up this hour moment.
02:04You know together we're going.
02:06Gonna be, gonna be golden.
02:07Oh, up, up, up without a voice.
02:12You know together we're going.
02:14Gonna be, gonna be golden.
02:16Oh, I'm shining.
02:19Now I'm shining like I'm born to be.
02:24You know how time goes.
02:27You know how time goes.
02:27You know how time goes.
02:29You know how time goes.
02:29You know how time goes.
02:35Your Australian Idol Top 8.
02:43And make some noise for your Australian Idol judges.
02:47Carl Sanderlans.
02:49Karsha Hines.
02:51And Amy Shark.
02:52Last night your Top 8 delivered a spectacle.
02:56And you delivered the votes.
02:58The response was like nothing we have ever seen before.
03:03Voting though is now officially closed.
03:07And your verdict will be revealed very soon.
03:10Last night our idols faced their toughest test yet.
03:14Tackling curveball songs chosen by you.
03:17From start to finish it was a ride of unexpected and unforgettable performances.
03:22Check it out.
03:32I think you just created a new genre.
03:39I think it's K-pop jukebox.
03:42They rose to the challenge.
03:47Our tradie Kalani talking about dancing in his heels is just what I needed.
03:52Delivering spectacular moments.
04:01Every time you walk on stage you're so pleasant but you're deadly.
04:05Show stopping performances.
04:08Great energy, great work.
04:10Loved you tonight.
04:11Good luck.
04:11That lit up the stage.
04:14Still the one I love.
04:16Lover.
04:18The only one I've dreamed of.
04:21To the just one attention.
04:24I know from the start.
04:26Oh here he is.
04:29I'm going to curl my eyelashes off.
04:31It's so good.
04:33This was Idol at it's absolute finest.
04:36Cause I'm your lady.
04:40Performing up there today.
04:41I felt free.
04:43Lordy, lordy, lordy, lordy, lord.
04:46That's the best we've ever seen you.
04:47Sensational.
04:49But one performance soared above them all.
04:53Somebody to love.
04:55Whoa.
04:56Get down, get down, get down.
04:59What the actual.
05:01So when it came to the judges' save.
05:05Whoa.
05:05They only had one choice.
05:07This person created a moment we'll never forget.
05:11Holland.
05:13You, my friend, are straight into the top six.
05:17So good.
05:18I got the same.
05:21I cannot believe what we just witnessed.
05:23That was insane.
05:25It's been huge.
05:25It's been huge.
05:26Now eight will become six.
05:29Everyone's so amazing but I really hope I've done enough.
05:32As we count down to the finale.
05:34I'm really hoping that I gave Australia what they wanted tonight.
05:37I gave them my all and I'm hoping that's enough.
05:38And you choose your Australian Idol.
05:42I want to stay in this competition so badly.
05:44I just have so much more to give.
05:50All of those performances can be streamed right now on Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes.
05:57Go and add them to your playlists right now.
05:59I know I will be.
06:01Kyle, Australia is voting to support their favourite idol.
06:04But with the talent so good this year, the results could swing either way, right?
06:09The votes have gone up like One Nation's takeover, have you noticed?
06:13It's right up there.
06:14It's big votes.
06:16We just had a chat before.
06:17We can't figure out for the life of us.
06:20We've got no clue.
06:20We can't call it.
06:21They're all fantastic.
06:22They really are.
06:23For sure.
06:24Amy, we're almost at the final stages of the competition.
06:26And shortly, we're going to have to say goodbye to two incredibly talented singers.
06:30How are you feeling about that?
06:32It's sad for us because I just love watching these guys perform every week.
06:37So it's sad but it's also exciting because they've shown the country just what they're capable of.
06:42So no matter what happens, they're set.
06:44We know how great they are.
06:46So true.
06:47Yeah, make some noise.
06:50Marsha, later on in the show, Marsha, we have a very special guest performance
06:54from Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright.
06:58Are you excited about that?
07:00Oh look, you know, it's just so wonderful.
07:03Dylan's doing incredibly well.
07:04And he's happy.
07:06He's settled.
07:07And he's successful.
07:08I mean, what more could anybody ask?
07:10Yes.
07:11I'm so proud of him.
07:12Yes.
07:12He's doing an incredible job.
07:14Flying the flag.
07:15Now, thousands and thousands of you have been joining the conversation about Australian Idol.
07:21We love to see all of your comments.
07:23So keep them coming.
07:24Scotty, what's everyone saying here?
07:25You know I love this part.
07:26You really love this part.
07:27Honestly, it was just wall to wall with people predicting who's staying and who's going.
07:33Okay.
07:33And I can tell you right now, every single Idol has got a mention tonight in the last 24 hours.
07:38There's no clear favorite.
07:40It's anyone's game.
07:41There we go.
07:41But also on tonight's show, you can catch us live right now on TikTok.
07:45So look us up and you can go behind the scenes.
07:47Nothing's off limits.
07:48They're doing a full tour.
07:49Well, there are some things off limits.
07:51Nothing's off limits.
07:52Rikki, I'm going to go check on the Idols right now in the lounge.
07:55All righty.
07:56All righty.
07:56In just a moment, we will learn who is safe and which four Idols will sing again to prove they
08:02should stay in the competition.
08:04Then we will reveal your verdict and find out which two will be leaving Idol for good.
08:09Scotty, what's the vibe like down there in the lounge?
08:12Oh, you know what it's like.
08:13There's always nerves here, but I'm here with the eight Idols that performed last night.
08:17But by the end of tonight, we're going to be left with only a top six.
08:21Of course, our Brizzy boy Harlan, he scored the judges save last night.
08:26You're safely through to next week.
08:28The thing is, is everyone here, you're all really good friends.
08:31I mean, Jacinta, whether you go tonight or stay, how are you feeling?
08:36Look, I'm feeling really blessed to be here.
08:39I've never shared the stage with such talented and special humans.
08:43So whatever happens, happens.
08:45But just know I'm rooting for all of you.
08:47Yeah, 100%.
08:48And Jukebox Johnny, how are you feeling?
08:50I just think I've learnt so, like honestly, so much from all of you.
08:56And I've grown so much as a person being around me for all this time.
09:00And I'm so grateful for that.
09:01So whatever happens, I love you all.
09:04And thank you so much.
09:07You look like an idol family here.
09:09Well, the wait is almost over to find out who you have voted for.
09:12It's only moments away.
09:13So don't you go anywhere.
09:26This is Australian Idol and we are live.
09:29And let me prove it.
09:30Go on Kyle, show on what you were just doing.
09:31Okay, sorry, sorry.
09:32I've been doing this to entertain the audience.
09:38When you lose your job, you start to think about other people.
09:41You start to think about other people.
09:42Okay.
09:43Oh my God.
09:44All right.
09:45After last night's show, you voted to save your favourite idol.
09:49The singers announced as Safe will breathe a huge sigh of relief
09:54and take their place in the lounge with last night's Judge Save Harlan.
10:03The four who are not safe will sing again
10:06to demonstrate why they should get your votes next week
10:10if they survive tonight's elimination.
10:12All right.
10:13It is Verdict Time Australia.
10:14Let's find out how you voted.
10:19In no particular order, we will bring you over one at a time.
10:25First up, Kalani.
10:31Head on over here, our landscaper Kalani.
10:36G'day.
10:37G'day.
10:37How are you?
10:38Good, how are you?
10:39Nervous.
10:40Nervous, okay.
10:41On Sunday night, Kalani, you sang the very unexpected Pink Pony Club.
10:46Yeah.
10:47The studio audience loved it.
10:49We all loved it.
10:50But it's Australia who has the final say.
10:54You ready to find out the result?
10:55Let's find out.
10:56Okay.
10:56Let's rip this band-aid off.
10:59Australia voted.
11:01And Kalani.
11:02And Kalani.
11:03I can now reveal.
11:05You.
11:07Are.
11:13In the bottom four.
11:16Kalani.
11:18I'm so sorry.
11:19It's okay.
11:20It's okay, you know.
11:20I really didn't expect that.
11:22Are you all right?
11:22I'm all right.
11:23I'm all right.
11:24You know, it's a tough competition now.
11:26Yeah.
11:27It's a tough gig and everyone's so talented and, you know, at the end of the day it is
11:32another opportunity to sing and show Australia what I've got.
11:35Absolutely.
11:35Absolutely.
11:36Yes.
11:38Judges.
11:39This is quite the shock.
11:42Yeah.
11:43I didn't see that coming.
11:44No.
11:44Well, mathematically, there's only six up there.
11:47So, there's going to be quite a few in the bottom four, right?
11:50True.
11:50Yeah.
11:50True, true, true.
11:51All right.
11:51You're a maths expert.
11:52It's not hard to figure out.
11:53Kalani, head on over to the danger zone.
11:56Okay.
11:57Next up, please come and join us.
12:01John.
12:05Johnny Jukebox.
12:07Were you proud of your performance last night?
12:09Yeah.
12:10We did the best that we could with the circumstances.
12:12It was a hard song to do.
12:14Definitely way out of my way.
12:16So, I am happy.
12:19Yes.
12:19Yeah.
12:20Yeah.
12:20Well, last night you merged the 50s with K-pop when you sang APT.
12:24And let's find out whether Australia has voted you into the top six.
12:29After the nation has voted, I can confirm that you are...
12:40Safe.
12:43Well done.
12:45Off you go, down to the lounge.
12:47We can't wait to see you next week.
12:50Oh my God.
12:52Oh my God.
12:52Oh my God.
12:52It's crazy.
12:54Wow.
12:55Okay.
12:56Okay.
12:57Alright.
12:59Alright.
13:03Next up...
13:06Kesha.
13:12It's your turn girlfriend.
13:15Our singing skier, from Jindabyne.
13:17last night you sang physical by Dua Lipa Australia has the final say on who goes
13:25into the top six that was a big deep breath you took just then how are the
13:29nerves oh I'm so nervous I mean yeah I was nervous last week it was it was
13:35really difficult to adapt to a different genre and yeah I just I did the best I
13:39could I really did and I had fun and that's all that I could have done so I'm
13:44proud of myself either way it should be Australia voted and I can now reveal
13:55that you are in the bottom four I've got the bad card over here tonight I don't
14:08like that um not exactly what you were hoping to hear I'm sure oh you know yeah
14:14it's never easy hearing it but it's it's a chance to sing again and that's
14:18never a bad thing so yeah do it with pride well as we all are the judges are in
14:25disbelief Kesha head on over to the danger zone okay next up please come on over
14:33Jacinta
14:37our fabulous forklift driver I think I can hear your heart beating from here how
14:42you're going what do you mean I'm as cool as a cucumber right now you're
14:45mastering it yeah how you feeling yeah I'm feeling okay very anxious but but
14:51pretty good pretty good yep okay well are you saying the power of love by
14:55Celine Dion after the nation voted I can confirm that you are
15:14all right come on over here Charlie Trey and Samela three of you left still in limbo one of you
15:27is safe and two of you
15:30are headed to the danger zone with Kalani and Kesha Charlie you ready to find out
15:39I guess so yeah you're never really ready for this but uh we're here and we did the best we
15:43can and uh if we have to sing again I'm looking forward to it
15:46yeah Trey are you feeling lucky tonight I always feel lucky to be up here on the
15:51stage with so many amazing you know singers and amazing people in the
15:55audience and the judges so yeah it's a blessing either way I feel very lucky
15:58yeah for sure Samela do you want us to put you out of your misery a little bit
16:04uh no I'm having the best time it's always a privilege to to play up here and to stand
16:09alongside these incredible humans and yeah we'll do it again if we need to
16:14absolutely all right
16:19the next name I read is safe and through to the top six
16:26and that singer is
16:45Trey
16:50well that's Trey
16:53congratulations you have made it into the top six head on over to the lounge go celebrate
16:59which means Charlie and Samela
17:03Australia's votes have put you both in the bottom four
17:07Charlie not exactly the news you were hoping for tonight I'm sure
17:10uh not really you know but we're here and I get to sing again and that's really an
17:14exciting opportunity for me it's always a great opportunity to sing in front of the
17:18nation in front of my friends and family so I'm really looking forward to that
17:21I always love hearing you sing Charlie
17:23yeah
17:23and Samela were you expecting that
17:25I mean the competition um is so tough so you never know what to expect but uh we're
17:32just going to go out and we're going to kill it every time so
17:34I like that attitude
17:37all right now you are in the bottom four you will sing again tonight please head over
17:44and join the others in the danger zone wow judges some great singers in the bottom
17:51four I know it's inevitable but Kyle and Amy did you see this coming
17:54how's your maths going for this now
17:58mathematically yeah mathematically I'm out of my league here mathematically
18:02but I remember the Sunday night performance all very strong all fabulous but it's the nature
18:10of the contest everyone will go except for one this is on another level though this is like I feel
18:15like this show has been building and building and we have some just insane talent like this season
18:20it's been absolutely phenomenal so you can't still anyone's game really yeah yeah Marsha we are at risk of losing
18:28some serious talent aren't we
18:29seriously serious talent you know um I'm actually speechless so all I can do is wait to hear you guys
18:38sing again as always from my heart I wish you all the luck do the best you can that's all
18:44you can do guys
18:47okay that is Kalani Kesha Charlie and Samela in the danger zone all four will perform for what could be
18:59their last time on the idol stage then we'll reveal who competes who completes the top six and who will
19:07exit the competition immediately you four head on backstage right now and get ready to deliver a
19:14knockout performance for Australia don't go anywhere
19:17the live verdict continues right after this
19:31you are back with us live on idol and just before the break we revealed
19:37who you voted to stay in the competition and which four received the lowest votes
19:42and that was Kesha, Samela, Kalani and Charlie
19:46now each one has a final chance to prove to Australia why they shouldn't be
19:50in this position next week if they survive tonight's elimination
19:54this could be their final performance on idol so they're going to give it absolutely everything
20:00first up is our singing skier from Jindabyne
20:04singing Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
20:07this is Kesha
20:31come home in the morning light my mama says when you're gonna live in the
20:38live your life right oh mama dear we're not the fortunate ones and girls they want to have fun oh
20:50girls just want to have that's all they really want
20:57some fun
20:59and when the working day is done oh girls they want to have that's all they really want
21:14It's so fun
21:18When the working day is done
21:23Oh girls, they wanna have fun
21:33Thank you
21:35Thank you
21:45Thank you guys
21:47As judges, we're not allowed to tell anyone who our favourite is
21:51But you're my favourite, just saying
21:54Beautiful, I've never heard it done that way
21:56I thought it was gonna be...
21:58But that was gorgeous, loved it
22:01I hope you stay
22:02Thank you Kyle, I appreciate that so much
22:04Thank you
22:06You know, that was so unexpected and so you
22:10And I love hearing your voice
22:12You've got such lovely tones in your voice, Kesha
22:15And like I said once again, I wish you all the luck, honey
22:18Beautiful, Michelle
22:19Thank you so much
22:21I don't know what this show would even look like without you
22:24You know, you were just so fantastic every single time
22:29You haven't had one night off, you know, where you've not got it right
22:33And I'm so glad we got to hear that and everyone got to hear that
22:38Because that's why you're here and that's why you deserve to be here
22:42So all the best tonight, but that was fantastic
22:45Thank you Amy, thank you guys, I appreciate you too
22:48Thank you
22:49That was beautiful, Kesha
22:50Thank you
22:51As she makes her way off stage, give it up everybody for Kesha
22:54Thank you guys, thanks so much
22:58Next to sing is our school teacher from Adelaide
23:03With I'm Like a Bird by Nelly Furtado
23:05So this is Samela
23:29You're beautiful, that's for sure
23:33You'll never ever change
23:39You're lovely, but it's not for sure
23:44That I won't ever change
23:48And though my love ain't real
23:54And though my love ain't true
24:01I'm like a bird, I only fly away
24:05I don't know where my soul is
24:07I don't know where my home is
24:10Baby, all I need for you to know
24:12I'm like a bird, I only fly away
24:15I don't know where my soul is
24:18I don't know where my home is
24:20Baby, all I need for you to know
24:33Thank you so much
24:38Once again beautiful and deadly
24:40You know, you put your own spin on it
24:42And that's what it's all about
24:43And look, Samela, you're a fine, fine, fine vocalist
24:49You need to own that
24:50I wish you all the luck
24:51Thank you, Marsha
24:52Thank you
24:55How good has this season of Australian Idol been if that's in the bottom?
25:00I know
25:01You know what I mean?
25:02Like this is just insane
25:03You were just, you've been so fantastic from the second we met you
25:07This is a really, you know, hard part of the competition
25:11And you're just so talented
25:14I mean, you know that
25:15Everyone knows that
25:16So no matter what happens tonight
25:17You've got a whole bright future ahead of you
25:20Totally
25:21No doubt about it
25:22Thank you
25:22Well done
25:23Thank you
25:26Yes, Mela, gorgeous, beautiful, your own version
25:29You won't be forgotten
25:31You belong on that stage
25:33Good luck tonight, hun
25:34Thanks, Kyle
25:34Thank you guys
25:35Thank you everyone
25:37Alright everyone, make some noise for Samela
25:41Head on off stage, Samela
25:43We'll soon find out whether you're safe or leaving Idol tonight
25:47Kesha and Samela really have set a high standard
25:52Will Kalani and Charlie step up to the challenge?
25:56It's their very last chance to prove themselves when they perform after the break
26:00Australian Idol is back in just a moment
26:13You are watching the Australian Idol live results
26:17And tonight our top eight will become a top six
26:21Earlier we found out which singers you voted safe
26:24And who landed in the bottom four
26:26The unlucky four
26:27Kesha, Samela, Kalani and Charlie
26:30Have one final chance to sing on the Idol stage again
26:33They want to show why they deserve to remain in the running for the Idol title
26:38There are only two more weeks until we crown our Idol champion
26:43And all four want this more than ever
26:46Kesha and Samela have already performed
26:49But now it's time for Kalani and Charlie
26:52Next up is our landscaper from the Central Coast
26:55Singing break even by the script
26:58This is Kalani
27:25I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
27:28I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
27:29I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
27:30Just pray to a God that I don't believe in
27:35Well, I've got time while she's got freedom
27:40Cause when her heart breaks, no, it don't break even
27:46What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
27:51And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're okay?
27:56I'm falling to pieces
28:02I'm falling to pieces
28:07I'm falling to pieces
28:12I'm falling to pieces
28:18Thank you very much.
28:30Oh Kalani, it's like nights like tonight seeing someone like you in the bottom four
28:36I just like I get a little nostalgic just thinking about the first time we met you
28:41Coming into that audition room
28:43The landscaper with Nana Sue
28:45And you sung that beautiful Natalie Imbrillia song
28:49It's just like seeing you now, the performer you are
28:53It's just, it's so impressive man
28:55You've really, really taken this whole experience
28:59And made it just beautiful for this country to watch
29:03Thank you so much
29:03And no matter what happens tonight, you are a one in a million
29:07Thank you so much
29:07I appreciate that
29:14Thank you so much
29:14Kalani, each time you sing, I just wait to hear what you're going to do
29:18And how you're going to place your notes
29:21And you've got the most beautiful voice I think I've heard for some time
29:25Thank you
29:26Wow
29:26And it's really rough seeing you down here
29:30But I wish you once again all the luck, my brother
29:33Thank you so much
29:34Appreciate you
29:39Yeah, I heard all those little tricks you were doing in there
29:41You made that song even better
29:43That song's fantastic
29:44You nailed it
29:45You proved why you belong here
29:47Hopefully you get to stay
29:48Good luck buddy
29:49Thank you mate
29:49Thank you guys so much
29:50Cheers
29:53Kalani, that's one of my favourite songs
29:55And you just, oh my gosh
29:56Took it to a whole other level
29:57Well done
29:58Thank you so much
29:58From here, you will either head into the top six
30:01Or head home
30:02Best of luck
30:03Give it up for Kalani everybody
30:04Thank you
30:04Cheers
30:05Oh my god
30:06Beautiful
30:09Last to sing is our soul man from Perth, WA
30:14With Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
30:16This is Charlie
30:35Yeah, come on, let's have some fun
30:40Isn't she lovely, isn't she wonderful, say
30:48Isn't she precious, ah yeah, just the words made that all
30:56And I can't believe what God has done through us He's given life to one
31:04But isn't she lovely, made from love?
31:12Isn't she pretty?
31:16Truly the angel's best
31:20And I can't believe what God has done
31:24Through us he's given life to one
31:28But isn't she lovely, made from love?
31:39Thank you. Thank you so much, guys. Thank you.
31:49Charlie, I love you. That was magical.
31:51I loved it. Let's have some fun because it did bring the energy up.
31:54I felt it lift in the room. You did a great job.
31:56It's Master's favourite song.
31:58Mine too. Mine too.
31:59It reminded me, I went to this place, Amy, you might know what it is.
32:01It's in New York. I think U2 or one of them clowns, they own it.
32:06But it's where just, I was there.
32:08Rihanna got up on stage, just smashed out some things.
32:10Justin Timberlake got, it's one of those places where...
32:12Oh, the hotel bar.
32:13Yeah, yeah. It's called the hotel.
32:14It's incredible. Just all these megastars come on there.
32:17It reminded me of that night.
32:18You just, you own the energy, man.
32:20Good luck tonight. You deserve to stay.
32:22Thank you, Kyle. Thank you so much.
32:28Oh, you know how I feel about you, Charlie.
32:30But I don't know if I can refer to her man as lovely, but that's what you are.
32:34Oh, yeah. You can.
32:36You're... Can I?
32:36You can't lose that.
32:37I just think you're such a lovely soul, you know, and you've shown us yourself with your unusual and cool
32:45voice ever since the day we met you.
32:48And for that, I thank you, and I wish you all the luck, Charlie.
32:50Well, thank you, Marcia. Thank you so much.
32:54Beanie boy.
32:56Man, you've just, honestly, this whole brand has been amazing, and from day one, again, with that orange beanie, and
33:02just being so open about your stories.
33:04Again, I know I've said this to you before, but I can't wait to hear an album of yours, and
33:09my little brother's getting married, and you're his favourite, and he was like, can he sing at my wedding?
33:14And I've already said you're really expensive, so no matter what happens, you're going to be very busy when this
33:20show finishes.
33:21Thank you, thank you.
33:24Our soul man, Charlie. Well done, mate. You can head off stage.
33:28Thank you, mate.
33:28Job well done.
33:29Everyone, give it up for Charlie.
33:34So Kesha, Samela, Kalani, and Charlie have done what they can to show us why they should stay in the
33:40competition.
33:41Yes. Very shortly, we will find out who will take the last two spots in the top six, and which
33:47two will immediately exit the competition.
33:51But before all of that, we have an exclusive performance from Dylan Wright.
33:59Yes, the Aussie Idol winner is now an ARIA chart topper and golden guitar winner, and he is returning to
34:07the Idol stage right after the break.
34:20You're watching the Australian Idol live verdict show.
34:24A massive number of votes came in for your idols, and we are moments away from revealing who will stay
34:30and who will go.
34:31But first, in 2024, he was crowned the winner of Australian Idol, and since then, he's won awards, topped the
34:38charts, and toured Australia and overseas.
34:41Here to perform a single from his brand new album, this is Dylan Wright.
34:50The
34:51Those notes
34:53Are not all I think about
34:57When we were younger
35:01Sitting in my car
35:05We'd wash the colors
35:09Dance in the darkness
35:13We had nowhere to be
35:16No need to run
35:22I want to go back
35:25To when we were wild and free
35:31We didn't know what the future would make us be
35:39We'd roam the streets and we're never alone
35:43Each day on repeat and we thought it'd be gone
35:48When the stars are burning bright
35:53I'm thinking of those nights
36:01I'm thinking of those nights
36:10There's precious things on the counter
36:12Old laundry on the light
36:14Pills stacked on the table
36:16That I do all the time
36:18Things ain't been the same since
36:21They were way back then
36:23Sometimes I wish I could trade this all in
36:27I want to go back to when we were wild and free
36:34And we didn't know what the future would make us be
36:43We'd roam the streets and we're never alone
36:47Each day on repeat and we thought it'd be gone
36:52When the stars are burning bright
36:57I'm thinking of those nights
37:04Oh, I'm thinking of those nights
37:08Oh, memories will never fail
37:17It'll be alright
37:19They keep us coming back
37:21I'm thinking of those nights
37:29I'm thinking of those nights
37:32Oh, yeah, I'm thinking of those nights
37:43Oh, yeah, I'm thinking of those nights
37:53I'm thinking of those nights
38:05Australia, make some noise for Dylan Wright
38:10Come on, it's so good to see you again
38:13Oh, my gosh, that song Dylan Wright and that brand new song those nights
38:17My gosh, so good to see you back on this stage
38:19Good to be back
38:20For old time's sake, should we get some comments from the judges?
38:23Yes, do we have to?
38:25Judges, what did you think of Dylan's performance?
38:27How good is it having him back here?
38:28We were actually saying, it must be so surreal for you
38:33You know, I mean, it's been a while
38:35But it sort of, it all floods back like, whoa
38:38The PTSD, it comes back straight away
38:40Oh, it's good, it's good
38:43Well, Dylan, you've been working so hard
38:45Like, we see each other all the time at airports
38:47And I love seeing you in the Daily Grind and just touring
38:51That song is fantastic, like, we couldn't be prouder of you, man
38:54Well done for everything you've done
38:56Thank you very much
38:59Are you and Amy, are you and Amy gate dwellers at the airport or are you like the Virgin Lounge
39:04type of...
39:04We don't say, you know, we're everyone, you know
39:07I'm a gate dweller
39:09Are you really? That's surprising
39:10I love the little muffin at the cafe, I'm not interested in those free biscuits and cheese
39:14Oh, so you don't do the lounge?
39:15It's rubbish, the lounge
39:16Oh no, because he's at the private terminal
39:17Of course
39:18Not anymore, I'm not
39:21I'm lined up on Jetstar
39:23It takes this McDonald's in, yeah
39:25I love it
39:26Dylan, your life changed forever when you won Australian Idol
39:30Number one album
39:31You've performed in Nashville
39:32You've won a golden guitar with your band Sons of Atticus
39:35The list goes on
39:37Yes
39:38What's been the highlight for you, would you say?
39:41Oh, it's been two years now, so it's been a huge whirlwind and I've just been writing and recording so
39:48much
39:48I've got three different projects, one's an electronic one called Breathe, one's Sons of Atticus, one's me
39:53So, just all of it, just being on this show and being able to get onto the road and see
39:59as many people as possible, that's been a huge highlight for me
40:02You're on the hustle, you're on the grind, I love it, non-stop, it's the way to go
40:07Dylan, you are heading out on tour again this May and Lily Grace from this year's Top 12 will be
40:13joining you for some of the dates, how cool is that?
40:15Yeah, a Northern Rivers local
40:17Yes
40:17So we had to have her on board
40:18I've watched Lily Grace over the past few years, go to Tamworth and everything, so I'm so excited to kind
40:24of have her around our hometown up in the Northern Rivers
40:27Love it, can't wait to see you live, got to get out there, get out there Australia, grab your tickets
40:31and get behind Dylan Wright
40:32His new album is out in July, but you can pre-order it right now
40:37And we look forward to last year's Idol winner Marshall Hamburger hitting the stage next week too
40:43But for now, give it up for Dylan Wright
40:51Alright, business time, straight after the break, it is the moment of truth
40:56We will reveal which two are safe and which two will be eliminated from the competition
41:01They are waiting backstage, ready to find out, so don't go anywhere
41:05Australian Idol is back right after this
41:18It's Australian Idol and we are 100% live
41:23For 24 hours, your votes came pouring in as you fought to save your favourite Idol from elimination
41:30Earlier tonight, we revealed who you voted as safe and into the top six
41:34We also revealed who you voted in the bottom four
41:36And they sang again to show us why they shouldn't be in this spot next week if they survive tonight's
41:42elimination
41:44Judges, what would you say to the viewers at home disappointed to see their favourite on the chopping block tonight?
41:50Well, it's hard because everyone loves someone for something, you know, and that's quite a unique personal thing
41:57That's so true, but all I continue to say is please, you know, if you really dig somebody
42:01You've got to vote and vote hard and get your family to vote for them, you know
42:04Yes
42:05However you get those votes, get those votes
42:08Hustle
42:09Alright, Australia
42:10It is time to reveal your verdict
42:13Who is safe and who is in the bottom two and going home tonight?
42:20Hit the lights
42:22Let's do this
42:24In no particular order
42:27Based on the nationwide vote
42:30Australia, you had 24 hours to have your say
42:33So, you voted and you decided
42:36Four incredible singers are standing up here
42:40But only two spots remain in the top six
42:44The first idol safe
42:48And through to next week
42:51Is
42:52Kesha!
42:56Kesha!
42:59Kesha!
43:05Kesha!
43:06Kesha!
43:08Kesha!
43:08Kesha!
43:08Kesha!
43:10Kesha!
43:12Kesha!
43:14Kesha!
43:17Thank god
43:19You're gonna pay your point!
43:23Congratulations Kesha, you're safe for another week. How do you feel? Kyle just...
43:28Made love to the death, yes.
43:30Yeah, yeah, yeah.
43:34That's my girl.
43:37Hey, nice.
43:38Well done.
43:39Thank the Lord.
43:40Although you're all great, but I did say she's my favourite, so cat's out of the bag.
43:45Kesha, why don't you talk first?
43:48I don't have any words that can describe the feeling that I feel.
43:53Kyle, over to you.
43:55No, thank you.
43:56Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, I had a tough week with that song and I was...
44:01Yeah, it was rough to kind of get through it and do my best
44:05and be positive about myself and about my performance
44:09and just trying not to, you know, make it a bad thing
44:14that you've got to challenge yourself. So I'm happy I challenged myself.
44:18Thank you so much, guys. I'm so excited to show you what...
44:21Kesha, well done.
44:23You can join the others in the lounge now.
44:25Congrats, beautiful.
44:26Let's take a sigh of relief.
44:28Alright.
44:31One spot left in the top six.
44:34You really can feel how important this moment is right now
44:38for everyone up on this stage.
44:40Sadly though, two of them are about to leave the competition for good.
44:45Congrats to all of you.
44:47The results are in.
44:49And here we go.
44:51The final singer, safe, and into the top six
44:56after a very, very close result is...
45:00Kalani!
45:09Kalani!
45:11Kalani!
45:14Kalani!
45:23Congratulations, Kalani!
45:30congratulations
45:30Kalani you are in the top
45:32six you must be very
45:34happy right now
45:37not a lot
45:38not a lot to um
45:39can you guys hear me? no
45:41you're going to yell loud into my microphone
45:44um yeah no words
45:48he's very intimate isn't he
45:49um yeah
45:51I've got no words and I see you guys
45:53have been getting closer and closer to my goal every
45:55week and I can't think he's
45:57enough honestly this is my dream
45:59and I don't know how I can show the love
46:01um but yeah just
46:03absolutely
46:04what he said
46:09well done Kalani congratulations
46:11you can go and join the rest of the guys in the club
46:13get down there to the lounge
46:15well done
46:17sadly though
46:18it does mean we say
46:21goodbye to Samela and
46:23Charlie my goodness
46:24Samela is there anything you'd like to say
46:27yeah I'm gonna try not to cry
46:29hey
46:30um thank you so much for all the support
46:32all the love back home
46:34my family my friends
46:35all the mums that like
46:37stop dreaming
46:39dream hey
46:44beautiful words Samela
46:45Charlie it's been a pleasure to watch you
46:47any words from you
46:49you know I'm just so thankful to be a part of this journey
46:52there's so much amazing work that goes on behind the scene
46:55from the band to costume
46:57you know and I just feel so grateful to be here
46:59I'd like to thank the hair department
47:00they've done so much for me
47:02um thank you so much to all my friends and family
47:04and my partner who's come to support me
47:06you know this has been a mean
47:07the world to me
47:09I've been dreaming of this since 2003
47:10when Guy Sebastian won
47:11so thank you
47:12thank you so much
47:13good stuff
47:14hey judges
47:15any final words of wisdom
47:17oh Samela
47:18you melted my heart then
47:20the kids are lucky to have you back
47:22but the dream's not over
47:23you've still
47:24you've made this platform
47:26take advantage of it honey
47:27well done
47:27Charlie
47:28we're going to miss you bro
47:30yes we are Charlie
47:31see you should have kept the orange beanie
47:33I have no words
47:36a lot of love
47:37normally Amy does a lot of cuddling and touching
47:39you know Amy doesn't usually
47:40yeah Amy doesn't really touch people
47:42so that's really big
47:43yeah
47:43yeah
47:44no there's a lot of love
47:46there's a lot of love
47:47we love you guys
47:47thank you so much for your contribution
47:49during this
47:50it's been an amazing idol
47:52and girlfriend
47:52I'm a mother
47:54you keep dreaming
47:55keep going
47:56I will
47:56I will
47:58it's just the start
48:00Samela
48:00I'll never forget meeting you at auditions
48:03and you saying that you had put music to the side
48:06to be a mum
48:07and that this was your chance to do
48:09the thing that you had always wanted to do
48:11and you did it
48:12yeah
48:12you really did it
48:13and you showed your babies
48:15to follow their dreams
48:16and you did an incredible job
48:18and you should be so proud of yourself
48:19thanks so much
48:20and Charlie
48:22since the second I met you at auditions
48:24my gosh
48:25I could tell that you were a true
48:27musician
48:28and then I heard you sing through the little creak in the door
48:31and your heart was on display
48:32and it has been every step of the way
48:34in every note that you sing
48:35so thank you so much for joining us
48:38and putting so many amazing performances
48:40here on this stage
48:41of course thank you guys
48:42thank you so much as well
48:43we love you
48:44we have loved having both of you on idle
48:47Australia
48:49hit up Samela and Charlie on socials
48:51and please get behind them
48:53give it up one more time
48:54for Samela
48:56and Charlie
48:58well done brother
49:03Samela
49:07awesome stuff
49:08alrighty
49:09okay well that is a wrap
49:11on another live verdict show
49:13and just like that
49:14the top 8
49:15has become
49:16the top 6
49:17Australia
49:18here is your top 6
49:23next week
49:24this lot will perform
49:25for your votes
49:27as we celebrate
49:28heroes
49:28and tributes
49:30your idol finalists
49:31will be dedicating their song
49:33to someone
49:33or somewhere
49:34special
49:35in their life
49:36I cannot wait
49:37for that
49:38the grand finale
49:39is just
49:39two weeks away
49:41I couldn't be more excited
49:43if I tried
49:43a big thank you
49:45to our superstar judges
49:46Carl Sanderlands
49:47goodnight
49:48Marsha Hines
49:50and Amy Shark
49:52goodnight Australia
49:54see you Sunday night
50:17goodnight
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