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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 17: Top 12 - 2
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00:00:01Australia, you're calling the shots. Your votes decide it all.
00:00:06It's night two of movie week with more blockbuster performances coming at ya.
00:00:11It's lights, camera, action. This is...
00:00:15Australian Idol!
00:00:31Hello, I'm Ricky Lee.
00:00:33And I'm Scott Tweedy and this crowd tonight is insane.
00:00:37Wow, what a crowd.
00:00:40Last night we premiered movie week where your idols gave award winning performances with songs from the silver screen.
00:00:47And tonight it's the sequel as more of your idols take centre stage to sing for your votes.
00:00:53Tonight's soundtracks include songs from Pretty Woman, Deadpool, Willy Wonka, Frozen and more.
00:01:00But before we hit play, it's not a movie night without the critics.
00:01:04Let's hear it for your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:13Kyle Sandler!
00:01:16Marsha Hines!
00:01:18And Amy Shark!
00:01:28One more time.
00:01:29Yeah!
00:01:46Woohoo!
00:01:47A very good evening, judges.
00:01:49You all look fantastic tonight.
00:01:51Okay, so here's a little refresh on how the top 12 works.
00:01:55Last night we saw six amazing idols perform.
00:01:59Charlie, Lily Grace, Kalani, Harry, Samela and Jacinta.
00:02:03Samela claimed the judges save, scoring immunity from the public vote and securing herself a coveted place in the top
00:02:1110.
00:02:11Australia.
00:02:13Oh, yeah.
00:02:15Australia, your votes poured in, but time is up.
00:02:21Voting has closed and the results will be revealed live tomorrow night.
00:02:27Right now though, six more idols will hit the stage singing for your votes and their shot at the top
00:02:3310.
00:02:33Yeah.
00:02:33We have got Kesha, our singing skier from Jindalbine.
00:02:38Johnny Jukebox from Bunbury in Western Australia.
00:02:43And brizzy boy Harlan.
00:02:45There he is.
00:02:48Plus, three Victorians vying for victory.
00:02:52Soul singing waitress Juan Wu.
00:02:55Young dad Trey.
00:02:59And our Melbourne model Sophie.
00:03:06Voting is now open for these idols.
00:03:09Text who you want to see in the top 10.
00:03:11It's as simple as that.
00:03:13Details are on the screen right now.
00:03:15Thanks to the all new Jaiku J5 EV powering electric idol performances.
00:03:21Now you can vote up to 10 times.
00:03:22Use them all on one idol.
00:03:24You can spread the love.
00:03:25Text now or you can wait until you've seen everyone perform.
00:03:28It is up to you.
00:03:29And don't forget, after everyone has sung, the judges have the power to save one idol from the public vote.
00:03:37Instantly locking them into a top 10 spot.
00:03:41An invaluable lifeline for one lucky idol tonight.
00:03:45Alright, Kyle and Marsha.
00:03:46In the wake of today's Oscars, in your opinion, what will make a performance truly Oscar worthy for you?
00:03:52Well, I always think the Oscars are the worst films that no one goes to see.
00:03:58Happy Madison never won one Oscar.
00:04:01Such a good movie.
00:04:02It's outrageous, right?
00:04:03Oh.
00:04:04Look, the soundtracks really do make the film.
00:04:07They make the movie, yeah.
00:04:08Like sometimes you remember the music more than you remember the movie, right?
00:04:12That's true.
00:04:12Some amazing ones over the years.
00:04:14Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:04:14Amy, what should our idols keep in mind as they step into the spotlight tonight?
00:04:19Well, I think as stressful as it feels, like you're here, you might as well just take a few deep
00:04:25breaths and go for it.
00:04:26For it.
00:04:26You know?
00:04:27Just absolutely go for it.
00:04:28Wise words.
00:04:29Alright, well, let's get into it with our first performance of the night.
00:04:32She's the 22-year-old singing skier from Jindabyne taking on a mega 80s hit from one of the highest
00:04:40grossing films in recent history.
00:04:42This is Kesha!
00:04:52Top 12 is like insane.
00:04:55It's the biggest achievement of my life.
00:04:57So, I'm very, very stoked.
00:05:00Last week, Kyle told me I looked like a superhero.
00:05:04You look incredible.
00:05:05It's Xena Warrior Princess.
00:05:07You're a real contender.
00:05:08That was excellent.
00:05:09I mean, my outfit was very silver and metallic.
00:05:12And actually pretty superhero-like.
00:05:17So, I'm throwing them all the superheroes this week.
00:05:25For Top 12 movie week, I am singing Like a Prayer from the movie Deadpool.
00:05:30This song is from the iconic Deadpool and Wolverine fight scene.
00:05:35So, it's a pretty epic scene in the film.
00:05:38And I want my performance to be epic.
00:05:42How do you relate to this song?
00:05:44I think there's a couple powers that everyone would want to have.
00:05:48You know, power of like being fearless.
00:05:50Everything.
00:05:51Being able to walk onto the stage and not really have a thought.
00:05:54I would just go for it.
00:05:57Thousands of people watching you have to be fearless.
00:05:59You don't have a choice.
00:06:00Otherwise, you crumble under pressure.
00:06:02It's just not an option in this stage of the competition.
00:06:05It's a bit of a genre change for you.
00:06:08Yeah, it definitely is.
00:06:09I mean, it's different from my slower, really, you know, hectic ballads.
00:06:16When you call my name, it's like a little prayer.
00:06:21I'm down on my knees.
00:06:23I want to take you there.
00:06:26Changing the genre.
00:06:28It's definitely a risk.
00:06:32Lean in.
00:06:33Commit, commit, commit, commit.
00:06:35Yeah.
00:06:35Because other just feels like a steam train.
00:06:37Yeah.
00:06:38This is full crunch time.
00:06:40It's really difficult.
00:06:42If I don't get this song right, 100% my dreams could be over.
00:06:52Life is a mystery.
00:06:58Everyone must stand alone.
00:07:02I hear you call my name, and it feels like home.
00:07:15When you call my name, it's like a little prayer.
00:07:19I'm down on my knees.
00:07:22I want to take you there.
00:07:24In the midnight hour, I can feel your power.
00:07:28Just like a prayer.
00:07:30You know I'll take you there.
00:07:32I hear your voice.
00:07:36It's like an angel flying.
00:07:40I have no choice.
00:07:43I hear your voice.
00:07:47Heaven help me.
00:07:49Just like a prayer.
00:07:51Your voice will take me there.
00:07:53Just like a muse to me.
00:07:55You are a mystery.
00:07:57You are a mystery.
00:07:58Just like a dream.
00:07:59You are on what you seem.
00:08:02Just like a prayer.
00:08:03No choice.
00:08:04Your voice will take me there.
00:08:08When you call my name, it's like a little prayer.
00:08:12I'm down on my knees.
00:08:14I want to take you there.
00:08:16In the midnight hour, I can feel your power.
00:08:20Just like a prayer.
00:08:22Just like a prayer.
00:08:23You know I'll take you there.
00:08:25Just like a prayer.
00:08:27You know I'll take you there.
00:08:29Just like a muse to me.
00:08:31You are a mystery.
00:08:33Just like a prayer.
00:08:35No choice.
00:08:35You know I'll take you there.
00:08:38Just like a prayer.
00:08:39No choice.
00:08:40Your voice will take me there.
00:08:44No choice.
00:08:58You know I'll take you there.
00:09:01I'm here for you.
00:09:14Oh, thank you, girls.
00:09:20Wow!
00:09:23Oh, my God!
00:09:31I know Marcia's supposed to be speaking first.
00:09:35I know Marcia's supposed to be...
00:09:36That was a great start to the show.
00:09:42And doing a Madonna song, everyone knows that,
00:09:46so I was like, oh, everyone's going to compare,
00:09:48and you smashed it, babe.
00:09:50You smashed it.
00:09:53Thank you so much.
00:09:54What about when she just flicked the hand
00:09:57because she knew she had that note coming?
00:09:59It's like we've just been to the Kesha show
00:10:02and now we're just dissecting it.
00:10:03It was amazing.
00:10:03It truly was top level.
00:10:05I loved it.
00:10:06Kesha, you know, I, me, myself, Bing, and Amy,
00:10:11we love strong women,
00:10:12and that's how you present.
00:10:14You know, obviously you do gigs.
00:10:17It's obviously you know what movements to make.
00:10:20That's what it's all about,
00:10:21and what a great way to start the show.
00:10:23Well done, honey.
00:10:24Well done.
00:10:24Thank you so much.
00:10:28Um, Kesha, like, just no notes, really.
00:10:35Carry on as you were.
00:10:36That was, that was fantastic.
00:10:38Yay, Kesha!
00:10:42So good.
00:10:43Kesha, you've cast a spell over the judges.
00:10:47I've never in my life seen Kyle move that quickly.
00:10:50I was a bit nervous.
00:10:51That was awesome.
00:10:52I was a bit nervous because, like,
00:10:53usually when you go to people's barbecues,
00:10:55who, who else, the big boys here,
00:10:56don't like the white plastic chairs?
00:10:59You know, and this desk, I was like, hmm, I'll give it a go.
00:11:01This isn't Timu.
00:11:02This is real stuff.
00:11:04This is real, this is real wood.
00:11:05It's solid.
00:11:06It's solid.
00:11:06It's solid.
00:11:08It must be freedom.
00:11:09Oh, I loved it.
00:11:10It's amazing.
00:11:11Kesha, that was an incredible performance.
00:11:13I mean, it's a dumb question,
00:11:14but how do you think that went?
00:11:17Oh, I mean, I felt great.
00:11:20Like, it's just the crowd, my beautiful,
00:11:22always my beautiful friends and family.
00:11:29Like, yeah, I'm obsessed with them.
00:11:32And my, like, everyone who's competing here is so amazing.
00:11:36So when you're surrounded by people that just support you,
00:11:39it's, you know, this band and...
00:11:40You're going to be better finishing at the clap.
00:11:42Oh, my gosh.
00:11:43Yeah.
00:11:44It's amazing.
00:11:44I saw you backstage and you just said,
00:11:46I just want to get out there
00:11:47and I just want to get this done and over with.
00:11:49Yeah.
00:11:49And, my God, you just knocked it out of the park.
00:11:52Yeah.
00:11:52Australia is voting tonight.
00:11:54Why should they get behind our skiing singer?
00:12:01Why do you reckon they should get behind you?
00:12:03Oh, hey, music is my life.
00:12:06It's my passion.
00:12:07It's my love.
00:12:07And if I can do that and have a job that I love and share that
00:12:12with amazing people like you guys in the crowd,
00:12:14that's just, like, everything you could ask for as a musician.
00:12:19So...
00:12:19Oh, yeah.
00:12:20Well, if you want to see Kesha in the top ten,
00:12:24you need to vote Australia.
00:12:25Text Kesha to 0457 500 700 right now.
00:12:31You have ten votes per phone per voting period.
00:12:35So, text responsibly Australia.
00:12:37Make some noise for Kesha!
00:12:40Thank you so much.
00:12:45Oh, what a start to the show.
00:12:47Okay, next up, at 17,
00:12:49he's our youngest in the competition,
00:12:51yet his passion for the retro hits
00:12:53is what sets him apart.
00:12:55For Movie Week,
00:12:56Johnny Jukesbox sought inspiration
00:12:58from a Julia Roberts rom-com.
00:13:01Check this out.
00:13:09Movie Woman, let's go.
00:13:12The best thing about being in the top 12 of Australian Idol
00:13:15is we get to go to all these events.
00:13:18Entering stage door.
00:13:20I'm not here.
00:13:22Stage door.
00:13:23Oh, it doesn't open.
00:13:24Welcome to the stage at the theatre.
00:13:26I've been invited to go watch Pretty Woman the Musical.
00:13:29This is so exciting.
00:13:31And go backstage and see what goes on behind the scenes.
00:13:34Oh!
00:13:35Oh!
00:13:36Oh!
00:13:37You are hired.
00:13:38Well done.
00:13:39And even meet the cast.
00:13:41Hi!
00:13:42This is Samantha Jane!
00:13:43That's so good.
00:13:45Pretty Woman,
00:13:46that I like to know you.
00:13:49I love it, man.
00:13:50Hello.
00:13:51Welcome to Top 12.
00:13:53Hooray!
00:13:54Thanks for all.
00:13:55Here you are now.
00:13:56It's Movie Week.
00:13:57What song are you singing this week?
00:13:59I'm singing Pretty Woman from Pretty Woman.
00:14:02Yes.
00:14:03By Roy Orbison.
00:14:04Tell me about how you connect to this song.
00:14:06Just...
00:14:07Pretty Woman.
00:14:10Walking on by?
00:14:11Yeah.
00:14:12This...
00:14:12Oh, this is so embarrassing.
00:14:14I'm just thinking...
00:14:17Not that anyone should know this, but I'm thinking about my crush.
00:14:20I'm gonna start getting red, jeepers.
00:14:23Oh, that was so embarrassing.
00:14:25Pretty Woman.
00:14:26Pretty Woman.
00:14:29I don't believe you.
00:14:31You're not the truth.
00:14:34Yeah, so there's an extra two beats there.
00:14:36Okay.
00:14:37I'm struggling a bit with the timing of this song.
00:14:40It's very tricky.
00:14:41Oh, shit.
00:14:44Grit!
00:14:47Just remembering that timing stuff, okay?
00:14:49Yeah.
00:14:52There's just a lot going on in my head.
00:14:53It is so critical for your timing to be exactly on point.
00:14:58If I don't get it right this week, I'll be going home.
00:15:08Pretty Woman.
00:15:17Walking down the street.
00:15:19Pretty Woman.
00:15:20The kind I like to meet.
00:15:22Pretty Woman.
00:15:24I don't believe you.
00:15:27You're not the truth.
00:15:28No one can look as good as you.
00:15:38Pretty Woman.
00:15:40Stop a while.
00:15:42Pretty Woman.
00:15:43Talk a while.
00:15:45Pretty Woman.
00:15:47Give your smile to me.
00:15:52Pretty Woman.
00:15:54Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:15:55Pretty Woman.
00:15:57Pretty Woman.
00:15:58Look my way.
00:15:59Yeah.
00:16:00Pretty Woman.
00:16:01Say you'll stay with me.
00:16:05Cause I need you.
00:16:08Be mine tonight.
00:16:16Pretty Woman.
00:16:18Go walk on by.
00:16:20Pretty Woman.
00:16:22Go make me cry.
00:16:23Pretty Woman.
00:16:25Pretty Woman.
00:16:26Go walk away.
00:16:31This is not the way it must be ...
00:16:34Bud.
00:16:37Wait.
00:16:38What do I see.
00:16:43is she walking back to me
00:16:49yeah, she's walking back to me
00:16:54oh, pretty woman
00:17:20jukebox Johnny
00:17:22bro, you've done it again
00:17:24you've made another grandma song
00:17:27an absolute classic for the young, the middle, the old
00:17:31the good thing about you is that everyone knows that song
00:17:34and I mean from our nana's age
00:17:36nana was getting frisky with grandpa during that
00:17:40there's like, whoa, pretty woman
00:17:42this will blow you away
00:17:45but they were doing things that you'll be surprised about
00:17:49when you get older you'll know
00:17:51that is exactly what you need to do
00:17:54you're a joy to watch
00:17:56you bring every old song, you make it modern
00:17:58you make it youthful, you make it powerful
00:18:00you're a real contender to win this contest, young man
00:18:03there you go
00:18:03thank you
00:18:04thank you
00:18:12Johnny, you are fearless
00:18:15you are funky
00:18:16and you are so on time
00:18:18because what you're doing is introducing older music
00:18:21to a younger crowd
00:18:23and what you're doing with it is so cool
00:18:26and look, I just
00:18:28you're entertaining
00:18:29and that's what it's all about
00:18:30thank you
00:18:31thank you
00:18:32you're welcome
00:18:33thank you
00:18:36I agree with these guys, Johnny
00:18:38you're like, I think you're a genius
00:18:40I think what you have created here is just so smart and fun
00:18:46and I just like wanted to go clubbing
00:18:48and I
00:18:49I haven't been clubbing in a long time
00:18:51but that
00:18:52that music
00:18:53is just so
00:18:54the arrangement
00:18:55and the energy you put into your
00:18:57to your show
00:18:58is just
00:18:59it's addictive man
00:19:00you're always so good
00:19:02I always like see your name
00:19:03and I'm like
00:19:03yes, Johnny's up
00:19:05thank you so much
00:19:09Johnny
00:19:11can I just say
00:19:12the pitch of the screams in here
00:19:15when you perform
00:19:16are next level
00:19:18it's crazy
00:19:19that was a huge performance
00:19:20how do you think that went?
00:19:22oh
00:19:22it's just
00:19:23I think it went well
00:19:24but I'm just so happy I can be here
00:19:26I'm treating every performance
00:19:28just like another stepping stone
00:19:30so
00:19:31yeah, I'm just
00:19:32it's just so good
00:19:33it was amazing
00:19:34what did you guys think?
00:19:40are you used to that?
00:19:42wow
00:19:43usually it's the old ladies screaming out
00:19:45it's the old ladies that are usually doing it
00:19:46they can't scream that loud
00:19:47now you mentioned in the video
00:19:49that you were singing that for a crush
00:19:52do you want to um
00:19:54I don't know
00:19:55maybe spill
00:19:55who's the pretty woman you've got on your mind
00:19:57Johnny?
00:19:59what if it's to you?
00:19:59it's not me
00:20:00I can't say on national television
00:20:02what if they're watching?
00:20:03just say hello
00:20:04give a little wink and a little
00:20:05hello
00:20:07you've got to do it a bit more cool
00:20:09I've got to be cool now
00:20:09be cool
00:20:09everyone just chill
00:20:10be cool
00:20:11say hello
00:20:11be cool
00:20:12be cool
00:20:12hey
00:20:15okay
00:20:16okay
00:20:17that was the opposite
00:20:17okay Johnny
00:20:20being
00:20:20oh my gosh
00:20:22I'm going to have to talk to you a bit later
00:20:23being an idol gets you perks right
00:20:26like VIP passes to see pretty woman
00:20:28that was pretty cool
00:20:29yes
00:20:29oh that was so cool
00:20:31got to meet Samantha Jade
00:20:32it's just neck level
00:20:33oh my gosh
00:20:34okay
00:20:35sorry
00:20:36sorry I've got to be cool
00:20:37Johnny be cool
00:20:37don't tell me Samantha Jade's the crush
00:20:39is it?
00:20:40could be
00:20:40she might be watching
00:20:42could be
00:20:42because I know her husband
00:20:43so it's very awesome
00:20:45well pretty woman the musical is touring
00:20:47Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne this year
00:20:49make sure you check it out
00:20:50it is amazing
00:20:51alright Australia
00:20:52you know what to do
00:20:53if you want to see John through to the top 10
00:20:56the only way to get him there is to vote
00:20:58vote
00:20:59vote
00:20:59give it up for John
00:21:06alright still to make their top 12 debut is Wan Wu, Trey and Melbourne model Sophie
00:21:12but up next our 18 year old brizzy boy Harlan who had some extra help getting ready for this
00:21:18week's performance
00:21:19he met with an A-lister who hit the stage at today's Oscars just wait until you see who it
00:21:26is
00:21:36welcome back to Idol
00:21:38look it's not movie week without your movie snacks
00:21:42you've got your popcorn your drinks and you can't forget your choc tops
00:21:46and speaking of chocolate this week Harlan is taking on a song from the iconic movie Willy Wonka and the
00:21:52Chocolate Factory
00:21:53and he had the opportunity to link up with the award winning A-lister Josh Groban to help him prepare
00:21:59for tonight's performance
00:22:07so this week it's top 12 week it's movie week I am singing Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka and the
00:22:14Chocolate Factory
00:22:14today I get the absolute privilege and honor to meet the Josh Groban
00:22:20he sold 35 million albums
00:22:22he's a Grammy nominated artist
00:22:24and Josh has actually covered this song and I really just want to know how he fine tuned and tweaked
00:22:28his version of it
00:22:29hey
00:22:30hi how are you
00:22:31Harlan, Josh
00:22:32nice to meet you
00:22:33nice to meet you
00:22:33yeah first of all congratulations
00:22:35thank you
00:22:36um I've been able to listen to your songs and you just you've got such a magnificent instrument
00:22:39oh thank you
00:22:39you're so good
00:22:40so this is movie songs
00:22:41yes yes yes
00:22:42oh man
00:22:43I've chosen to sing Pure Imagination which you've done a wonderful cover of
00:22:46thank you very much
00:22:47to me the song is just pure nostalgia it takes you back to that place
00:22:50I really want to take a lot of inspiration from your amazing cover
00:22:54so with this song I like to start it really simple
00:22:58you can grab people's attention with bigness immediately
00:23:02but then that overstays its welcome
00:23:04yeah
00:23:04and people start to get like okay my hair's been blown back for a while now
00:23:07do you want to just sing just a tiny bit for me
00:23:09of course
00:23:11come with me and you'll be in a world of your imagination
00:23:22what are you thinking about when you sing this song
00:23:24that first initial feeling of watching that movie
00:23:28yeah
00:23:29like when you see the doors of this massive factory open
00:23:32yeah
00:23:32yeah
00:23:32yeah
00:23:32yeah
00:23:32and it's just like that childlike wonder and just like awe
00:23:36yeah
00:23:36it's so infecting that joy
00:23:37yeah
00:23:38if you can tap in to that place then you're golden
00:23:40it's always great to kind of dare to let them lean in
00:23:43like let them come to you
00:23:44and an audience just wants to feel this
00:23:47that's really all they want
00:23:49meeting Josh was an incredible experience
00:23:52I have a lot of advice now that I can apply to my own performance
00:23:56I really hope I can tap into the feeling of nostalgia
00:23:59you can get all the notes right but the notes don't matter if you don't have the feeling
00:24:11come with me and you'll be in a world of your imagination
00:24:22take a look and you'll see into your imagination
00:24:34we'll begin with a spin
00:24:39traveling in a world of my creation
00:24:45traveling in a world of my creation
00:24:46what we'll see you will defy explanation
00:24:56if you want to view paradise
00:25:02simply look around and view it
00:25:07anything you want to do it
00:25:12you want to change the world
00:25:15there's nothing to it
00:25:21there is no life I know
00:25:27to compare with your imagination
00:25:34living there you'll be free
00:25:39if you truly wish to be
00:25:46you'll wish to be
00:26:00you'll wish to be
00:26:03come with me
00:26:07come with me
00:26:08come with me
00:26:08come with me
00:26:30Well, Harlan, I have no face because you just melted it off.
00:26:38You are just, I think we're having one of these moments where we're seeing someone with an extreme talent.
00:26:49Like, that was just incredible.
00:26:53I don't know how you compose yourself.
00:26:57You could have heard a pin drop then.
00:26:59Like, you had everyone in the palm of your hand.
00:27:01It's not like you've been doing this your whole life.
00:27:03This is, like, the early stages of your career.
00:27:06That, I mean, well done.
00:27:09I don't know what else to say.
00:27:10Thank you, girl.
00:27:18Firstly, I'll just apologize to you, Harlan, for not standing up.
00:27:21I can't stand up.
00:27:22I can't stand up because, like, you've got me pinned.
00:27:27In fascination with your voice.
00:27:29That is an incredible instrument.
00:27:31And it's all about placement.
00:27:33And it's all about your choices.
00:27:35And your choices are so clever.
00:27:37And, yes, you might be the black sheep of your family.
00:27:42But you are truly the musician in that family.
00:27:45You are something else, man.
00:27:49You really, I mean, you really are something else.
00:27:53And you've stayed true all the while.
00:27:56And, yeah, I can't get up because I'm blown away.
00:27:59That was well done.
00:28:00You're welcome.
00:28:01You're welcome.
00:28:07Harlan, great voice.
00:28:09You're a wonderful performer.
00:28:11Every time we see you, we're always gobsmacked.
00:28:14And I never watched that dumb movie.
00:28:17You haven't seen that one either.
00:28:19Nor do I like that dumb song at all.
00:28:21But you owned, I've never even heard that song, just so you know.
00:28:25Never.
00:28:26But you did a great job.
00:28:28It didn't matter that I'd never heard it.
00:28:29I thought you did a remarkable job.
00:28:31And I think you owned the night so far.
00:28:33You're the best so far.
00:28:35Thank you, guys.
00:28:44My goodness.
00:28:46You know what my favourite thing is, is when Marsha is watching someone and she thinks
00:28:50they're so amazing, she almost looks like she's angry with you.
00:28:54I can never tell.
00:28:56I'm so scared.
00:28:56She looked furious at you during that.
00:28:58That was insane.
00:29:00How did it feel?
00:29:00Um, a couple of soundchecks.
00:29:03I'm like, I get to one point, I'm like, oh my God, I'm nearly fainting because it's
00:29:06like a lot physically.
00:29:08Yeah.
00:29:08But yeah, it felt good.
00:29:09Um, I'm so grateful to be here and I'm so grateful to be here so young.
00:29:13It's an amazing opportunity.
00:29:14Oh, wow.
00:29:15It's amazing.
00:29:17We're so lucky to have you.
00:29:18My goodness.
00:29:19And you got the chance to meet the Josh Groban who literally flew home hours after you
00:29:25catch up and then hit the Oscars stage.
00:29:26What was that like meeting him?
00:29:28Um, I didn't really know what to expect someone at his level.
00:29:33Like he's saying with Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, like nearly everyone.
00:29:37But he was probably one of the kindest men I've ever met in my entire life.
00:29:41He was such a beautiful, beautiful man.
00:29:44Um, and the biggest like note I got from him was to just lead with kindness and be kind
00:29:50and tune everything else out.
00:29:52Really, really, really beautiful.
00:29:54Amazing.
00:29:55Well, Josh's new album, Cinematic, is out on May 8th.
00:29:58His voice is incredible.
00:29:59Go and check it out.
00:30:00And if you want to see Harlan sing again, you have to vote, Australia.
00:30:04Text Harlan to get him into the top of ten.
00:30:09Put your hands together for Harlan.
00:30:12Thank you, Josh.
00:30:16After the break, we have got our soul singing Waitress Wanwoo taking on a smash hit from
00:30:22a family favourite classic.
00:30:24It is a good one.
00:30:26And then later tonight, just one idol will get The Judge saved, which will secure them
00:30:31a spot in the top ten.
00:30:33That major plot twist is coming up.
00:30:45Welcome back to Australian Idol.
00:30:48It's top 12 week.
00:30:49And to celebrate the launch of the live shows, our idols have recorded and released their
00:30:53very own single, Check It Out.
00:31:07Yes, you can get All Night Long out on iTunes right now.
00:31:11Search for Australian Idol or check out the QR code on screen.
00:31:15You will see them perform it right here on tomorrow night's live results show.
00:31:20Well, it's now time for our next performer.
00:31:23She's our soul singer from Melbourne taking on a song from the Shrek movies.
00:31:28This is Wanwoo.
00:31:39Hi, Mama.
00:31:41Hello, beautiful baby.
00:31:44Mama, I was calling you because for Movie Week, the song I'm doing is from Shrek.
00:31:50The Green Man, yeah?
00:31:51Yes, the Green Man.
00:31:53I love everything about Shrek.
00:31:55Like, I wrote an essay about Shrek, so I sound like a mecha nerd.
00:32:00No one's reading it.
00:32:04Yeah, we're first getting to Australia, yeah.
00:32:07So, I'm singing, holding out for a hero, and I was calling you to let you know that you're
00:32:11my hero, and the song is for you.
00:32:16Oh, Mom, don't cry.
00:32:17Oh, Mom.
00:32:21My connection to the song is like, not only is it about Shrek and, like, him being a hero
00:32:26for Fiona, for me, my mom is my hero.
00:32:31My dad passed away when I was eight, so my mom was literally my mom and dad.
00:32:37Like, she's my idol.
00:32:38I am where I am because of my mom.
00:32:42Oh, my kid, let me cry.
00:32:43I got makeup on.
00:32:46I need a hero.
00:32:48I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night.
00:32:52I know your mom was very emotional about your top 21 performance, and she's so proud of
00:32:59you.
00:33:00When you were small, we're proud of you.
00:33:03That's what we are here for.
00:33:06How do you think you're going to go this week, seeing her again?
00:33:11Last week, I got so emotional to see how proud she was.
00:33:14This week, I really don't want to break down in tears and, like, stop in the middle of my
00:33:18performance.
00:33:19It's like she'll be watching me become everything she sacrificed for me to be.
00:33:23So, it's just going to be a full circle moment.
00:33:26Like, the stakes are high.
00:33:35Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?
00:33:41Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds?
00:33:48And isn't there a white knight upon the fire's knees?
00:33:54Late at night, I touch and I turn and I dream of what I need.
00:34:01I need a hero.
00:34:04I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night.
00:34:08He's got to be strong and he's got to be fast and he's got to be large and alive.
00:34:14I need a hero.
00:34:16I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light.
00:34:20He's got to be strong and he's got to be soon and he's got to be larger than life.
00:34:27Larger than life.
00:34:28Ah, ah, yeah.
00:34:31You ready?
00:34:33Hold up.
00:34:34Hold it out yet.
00:34:35Hold it out yet.
00:34:36Hero is the end of the night-night.
00:34:38Strong, fast.
00:34:38He can not do the lifeline.
00:34:39If I call, do you think he'll buy back?
00:34:41See the mountains and the heavens above.
00:34:42I see the light and thunder and the flood.
00:34:44I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood.
00:35:15Like the fire
00:35:17He's got to be larger than life
00:35:19I need a hero
00:35:21Mm-hmm. Uh-huh. Mm-hmm. Go ahead, represent.
00:35:47Go ahead, Wanwu.
00:35:49You know, I think your mom is your hero,
00:35:53but I think you are your mother's hero.
00:36:02You walk on the stage, you own it, you know,
00:36:05and you got so much attitude. I love it.
00:36:08You know, and that's what the show business is about.
00:36:11You know, and I think your performance was very strong,
00:36:13very heartfelt. Well done, Wanwu.
00:36:15I've got nothing to say if you behave.
00:36:22Wanwu. I mean, firstly, the triple top knot.
00:36:25I see what you're doing.
00:36:26Bantu knots got to represent.
00:36:28That's hot. I like it.
00:36:29Yeah, I, like the bar was already here tonight.
00:36:34You just shot it to the moon.
00:36:35Like that was, that was sensational.
00:36:38Like I'm such a big fan of you.
00:36:40You have like the coolest vibe, tone, personality.
00:36:45Like, I'm just so all in on your artists.
00:36:48Like, yeah, you have no idea how much you've got coming for you
00:36:52because that was sick.
00:36:54Like I feel cool just listening to you.
00:36:56And that's what sells records.
00:36:58Oh, man.
00:37:00Is that not cool, Kyle?
00:37:02Is that not cool?
00:37:05That's another movie I've not seen.
00:37:07Shrek.
00:37:08I'm not big into the cartoons, obviously.
00:37:09I'm a grown man.
00:37:12Wanwu, that was great.
00:37:14You're a badass.
00:37:16Yeah.
00:37:17That's what you are.
00:37:17You got all the moves.
00:37:19You got the struts.
00:37:21Like when you're, when you're a very nice girl behind the stage here,
00:37:25just a sweetie pie.
00:37:26But up here, you got this whole whoo.
00:37:28Vicious.
00:37:29Like, it's on fire, babe.
00:37:31It's you nailing it.
00:37:33Nothing from me.
00:37:34You just keep serving up that shit because that is excellent.
00:37:41So in a nutshell, nothing from the judges.
00:37:45Nothing from the judges.
00:37:46No notes.
00:37:47Nothing.
00:37:47That was so, so cool.
00:37:50You are such a vibe, Wanwu.
00:37:51How does it feel for you when you're up here?
00:37:53Because you just look like you are cruising but having the best time.
00:37:57I get my energy from y'all.
00:38:00Like, without this connection, I would not be.
00:38:04The audience is my fuel, genuinely.
00:38:08All these beautiful people here, my mama.
00:38:10I just, I'm trying so hard not to be emotional because everything you've done is why I'm here.
00:38:17Every single thing you've done.
00:38:20No dad, but I didn't even know I didn't have a dad because I had both of them in you,
00:38:23mama.
00:38:24I'm telling you, everything I do.
00:38:28I do it for you.
00:38:30Wow, one word.
00:38:32My gosh.
00:38:33Well, you did sing that.
00:38:35I'm really glad you're pointing your mum out because my mum was, no, my dad was around.
00:38:40And our problem was, he wouldn't leave us alone.
00:38:42We had to keep running away.
00:38:43And my mum was my hero.
00:38:45And that shit sticks through your whole life.
00:38:48Life, yes it does.
00:38:49That woman there has given up stuff you won't even know about.
00:38:53Like, my mum gave up stuff that I didn't know about.
00:38:55So we could have the best life we possibly could.
00:38:57And you've done an amazing job.
00:38:59Well done.
00:39:02Absolutely.
00:39:02One word.
00:39:03You did sing that song for your mum, Yassa, who is supporting you from the crowd.
00:39:09Yes.
00:39:09Yes.
00:39:09My goodness.
00:39:10What do you have to say to your beautiful girl?
00:39:15Well, what is eloquent to express because I'm proud of you.
00:39:22You are my hero.
00:39:24You are my hero.
00:39:25You are my hero.
00:39:29You are blessed.
00:39:31And I want to tell Australia, thank you.
00:39:34Thank you to Australia.
00:39:35We are grateful to be part of this country.
00:39:39Thank you for giving her a silence to be part of this country.
00:39:44Australia, God bless Australia.
00:39:47Australia, God bless Australia.
00:39:49We are happy.
00:39:50Wow.
00:39:52My goodness.
00:39:53God bless you, Will.
00:39:55Thank you, Yassa.
00:39:56You're amazing.
00:39:57If you want to see more of our beautiful soul diva, Wanwoo, you have to vote for her Australia.
00:40:03Get behind her.
00:40:04Or she could be the one that scores the judge save a little bit later in the show.
00:40:09Sending her straight into the top ten.
00:40:11But please, give it up one more time for Wanwoo.
00:40:20Remember, you've got just ten votes.
00:40:23Use them all on one idol or spread the love across all of your favourites tonight.
00:40:28Okay.
00:40:30Up next is our young dad, Trey, taking on, wait for it, Let It Go from Frozen.
00:40:37Yep.
00:40:38This bloke is singing a Disney princess song.
00:40:43But let me tell you, it's not what you'll expect.
00:40:47Stick around, you can't miss this.
00:40:58Welcome back.
00:40:59Tonight, Hollywood Hits meets the idol stage as the top 12 perform for your votes.
00:41:05Next to sing is Melbourne dad, Trey, who does everything for his daughters.
00:41:10Especially the song he's chosen this week.
00:41:21What is it?
00:41:22Do you want to do this?
00:41:23Go like...
00:41:26Good job.
00:41:28Today is bring daughter to work day.
00:41:30Can you go popcorn?
00:41:31Oh, thank you very much.
00:41:32Drink?
00:41:33Thank you very much.
00:41:34You can't drink it and eat it now.
00:41:36I need to push her while I do this.
00:41:39Oh, okay.
00:41:39For movie week, I'll be singing Let It Go from Frozen.
00:41:42Let it go!
00:41:43I have a special connection to Let It Go.
00:41:45It's a family favourite of ours.
00:41:46Don't we?
00:41:47We sing Frozen Let It Go all the time, don't we?
00:41:49Let it go!
00:41:51Let it go!
00:41:55Let it go!
00:42:09I can't hold it back anymore.
00:42:12We're putting a big R&B spin on it.
00:42:15I don't even think I've ever heard an R&B spin on Let It Go before.
00:42:19So, it's going to be new.
00:42:22It's slightly risky doing an R&B version of this song.
00:42:27It's a challenge because it's always a risk to switch up such a classic song.
00:42:31Yeah.
00:42:32Especially when it's a Disney ballad, you know, pop song.
00:42:37You just don't want to take it too far away from how people remember it.
00:42:40Remember it.
00:42:41And also Miss Silas.
00:42:42And also the fact, yeah, hopefully Silas loves it.
00:42:46I want to make my daughters proud of this performance because they love it.
00:42:49And that's ultimately why I'm doing it, is for them.
00:42:52Yeah, I'm definitely more worried about this little girl's judgement than the three judges
00:42:57on the day, to be honest.
00:42:59Because she'll be brutal.
00:43:01I sing it now and I will.
00:43:03Oh, you want me to sing it now and you judge?
00:43:05Now I'm nervous.
00:43:07That's why I'm a little bit scared for this one.
00:43:10Yeah, it'll be interesting to see how she feels about it.
00:43:13Is that thumbs up?
00:43:15Is that thumbs up?
00:43:17Oh!
00:43:18Wow!
00:43:25Let it go, let it go, I can't hold it back anymore.
00:43:33The snow glows wide on the mountain tonight.
00:43:37Not a footprint to be seen.
00:43:40To be seen.
00:43:41A kingdom of isolation.
00:43:45And it looks like I'm the king.
00:43:49Oh, the wind is silent like the swirling storm inside.
00:43:57I couldn't keep it in.
00:43:59Heaven knows I've tried.
00:44:01Heaven knows I've tried.
00:44:03Let it go.
00:44:05Let it go.
00:44:07I can't hold it back anymore.
00:44:11Let it go.
00:44:12Let it go, let it go
00:44:16Cause the cold never bothered me
00:44:20It's time to see what I can do
00:44:24To test the limits and break through
00:44:27No right, no wrong, no rules for me
00:44:31I'm free, let it go, let it go
00:44:37I can't hold it back anymore
00:44:40Let it go, let it go
00:44:45Turn away and slam the door
00:44:48I don't care what they're gonna say
00:44:53Let the storm rage on, baby, baby
00:44:57Let it go, let it go
00:45:00Let it go, let it go
00:45:06Let it go
00:45:12Cause the cold never bothered me anyway
00:45:44Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:45:47Believe in you
00:45:48And if you're a likable person
00:45:50You are so believable
00:45:51You're so likable
00:45:53You're such a good guy
00:45:54But you are also a genius
00:45:56That was so good
00:45:59Thank you
00:45:59That's gonna stream off its head
00:46:01Thank you so much
00:46:03Thank you
00:46:07It would be almost impossible
00:46:09For most moms and dads
00:46:11Godparents, grandparents
00:46:13Not to know that song, honey
00:46:15Because when it was all happening
00:46:17I heard it so many times
00:46:19I could kill somebody
00:46:20You know what I mean?
00:46:22But your rendition of that
00:46:24Was just so beautiful, Trey
00:46:26You know, and yeah
00:46:28There's nothing much I can say
00:46:29Except I think that was a very, very clever choice
00:46:32On your part
00:46:32Thank you so much, Marcia
00:46:33I appreciate it
00:46:38Tell me you've heard this song
00:46:39Trey, of course I don't
00:46:43That's another cartoon rubbish movie
00:46:45That I haven't watched
00:46:46Being a grown man
00:46:48Obviously the song's rubbish as well
00:46:50But your version of it
00:46:52You made it all chocolate and beautiful and ooh
00:46:56With a nougar-y, caramel-y, ooh
00:47:00I was eating that up
00:47:02And that, mate
00:47:03You're up there with the greatest
00:47:05Like you make every song you sing
00:47:07Like the forbidden, ooh
00:47:10Ooh, I've gone home without me shoes again
00:47:12You know the time
00:47:13You're that bloke
00:47:14That was very clever
00:47:17As Amy said
00:47:18All the kids love that
00:47:19Every stupid little girl with the head
00:47:21They all love it
00:47:23The guy can't be beat
00:47:24I need you to stop
00:47:26Everything was bad
00:47:27Everything
00:47:28Everything
00:47:29Thank you
00:47:30Everything
00:47:32The guy that's seen nothing
00:47:34Has all the opinions on the things he's never seen
00:47:36I love it
00:47:37I've never seen any of these rubbish things
00:47:39And I loved every song so far
00:47:41I love it
00:47:41Oh, Trey, that was a girl dad power move if I ever saw one
00:47:46Absolutely
00:47:46My goodness
00:47:50What a cool spin on that song
00:47:52How do you think it went?
00:47:53It was fun
00:47:54It was really fun to put a twist on this song
00:47:56Yeah, I was a little nervous
00:47:57Because it is such a big song
00:47:59You know, it's known in probably the majority of every household
00:48:02Every kid loves that song
00:48:03So yeah, it was scary
00:48:05But I felt good with the performance
00:48:07And I'm happy the judges felt the same way
00:48:09Yeah, we did
00:48:10Yeah, we did
00:48:11Thank you
00:48:12I think all the moms and dads that would have been hearing that song would be so excited
00:48:16To hear it done in a different way
00:48:18Now, Trey, your beautiful wife, Victoria is here tonight
00:48:21And your gorgeous daughters have had to go to bed
00:48:23It's past their bedtime
00:48:24Yeah
00:48:25But I need to ask you
00:48:27Do you think your biggest critic, Silas
00:48:30Oh, yeah
00:48:30Would have loved that performance
00:48:31Or was it
00:48:33Thumbs up now?
00:48:34She would have loved it
00:48:34But her favourite is John
00:48:35So
00:48:38She doesn't care about my performances
00:48:40She just wants to see John at the moment
00:48:42So she saw John and then she went home
00:48:44She looked really comfy
00:48:45I love that
00:48:46You can't
00:48:47The kids, they're so honest
00:48:48What do you do?
00:48:49She looked really comfy in this chair
00:48:51I'm a bit worried
00:48:51She really did
00:48:52Watch out
00:48:53Watch out
00:48:55She's coming for your job
00:48:56Trey, it's up to the public now to keep you in the competition
00:48:59Tell Australia why they should vote for you
00:49:02Well, I've been working on my craft for a very long time now
00:49:06And, you know, the main reason
00:49:07I just want Australia to, you know, witness growth
00:49:10I still have a lot to learn
00:49:11And I breathe music
00:49:13So it's forever my goal to, you know, become the greatest version of myself
00:49:17I can be musically and as a human
00:49:19So
00:49:22That's why I think about Australia
00:49:23Yeah
00:49:24Marsh has lost it
00:49:27Well, another heartfelt performance from Trey
00:49:30And if you think he should stay in the competition
00:49:32Vote for him
00:49:33Right
00:49:34Now
00:49:35Text Trey
00:49:36Thank you
00:49:37To the number on the screen
00:49:38Let's hear it one more time
00:49:40For Trey
00:49:41Thank you so much
00:49:42Thank you
00:49:42Killed it
00:49:45Up next
00:49:47Our model from Melbourne
00:49:48Sophie
00:49:49Will bring us glamour, glitter
00:49:51And a whole lot of sparkle
00:49:53When she hits the idle runway
00:49:55With an iconic hit
00:49:56From a Hollywood legend
00:49:58Plus
00:49:59Our judges decide
00:50:00Who they'll save
00:50:01From the public vote
00:50:02How's that for a cliffhanger?
00:50:04Australian Idol
00:50:05We'll be back in just a moment
00:50:16Welcome back to movie week on Idol
00:50:18The final singer of the night
00:50:20Is our model
00:50:21Sophie
00:50:21And I'm here with her mum
00:50:23Kim
00:50:23Who's cheering her on tonight
00:50:25Now, Kim
00:50:25When did you realise
00:50:27Little Sophie
00:50:28Was going to be a big star?
00:50:30From a very young age
00:50:31She's always been a performer
00:50:33She's grown up in a very busy house
00:50:36And she's kept us entertained for years
00:50:39And now I heard that you were the one
00:50:41That convinced her to audition for Idol
00:50:43You must be glad you did that
00:50:44Oh, absolutely
00:50:45Yeah?
00:50:46Yes
00:50:47Absolutely
00:50:47Look at her
00:50:48She's a star
00:50:49She's sparkling tonight
00:50:51Well, we are so glad that you did that
00:50:52Alright, well, let's see
00:50:54How Sophie
00:50:55Our model from Melbourne
00:50:56Prepared for her performance this week
00:51:09I'm great
00:51:10How are you feeling?
00:51:11I'm good
00:51:11And it's movie week
00:51:14Yep
00:51:14Tell me what song you're doing
00:51:15I'm doing Diamonds Reign Girls Best Friends
00:51:17One of my favourite songs in the movie
00:51:19Gentlemen Before Blondes
00:51:21Yes
00:51:22Iconic
00:51:22Just iconic
00:51:24Top 21, Kyle was particularly impressed
00:51:28That was the best stage work
00:51:30I've pretty much ever seen on this show
00:51:32If you're wondering
00:51:33What do they mean by the whole package?
00:51:35That's what I mean
00:51:35The whole package
00:51:37Kyle's saying that I had the best stage work
00:51:38That was such a green light
00:51:40To just let's even
00:51:41Do it even more
00:51:43Thank you so much
00:51:45You made it
00:51:46I made it
00:51:47Just to elevate
00:51:49Yeah
00:51:49Your performance
00:51:50How do you feel about
00:51:52Two Male Dancers?
00:51:54Really?
00:51:55Yes
00:51:55Actually?
00:51:56Actually
00:51:57Oh my god
00:51:57That is like my dream
00:51:59Yeah
00:51:59That is literally my dream
00:52:01We're going to have to really step up
00:52:02Yeah
00:52:02Are you ready for that?
00:52:04Yes
00:52:04There is going to be a bit more on my plate
00:52:07For this performance
00:52:09Are you just going here?
00:52:10Full?
00:52:13Tying everything in
00:52:14And making it still sound amazing
00:52:18Because at the end of the day
00:52:19This is a singing show
00:52:20Yeah
00:52:20Then from here you're going to run
00:52:22Left, right, left
00:52:23Oh, left, right, left
00:52:24So much dancing can really get in the way of your vocal work
00:52:27And the breath control
00:52:29And your delivery
00:52:30It is a risk to add all your movement
00:52:33But taking risks
00:52:35Lead to better results
00:52:37Yeah
00:52:37So let's just go from the high note
00:52:39Just before the dance break
00:52:40Okay
00:52:41Yeah
00:52:41So we got
00:52:42Diamond
00:52:44Yeah, I think pressure is definitely on
00:52:46For this performance
00:52:47Diamond
00:52:48I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:52:51And myself
00:52:52If I could complete that full package
00:52:54And make the top ten
00:52:57It would just be
00:52:58Truly a dream come true
00:53:00I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:21I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:21I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:22I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:22I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:22I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:22I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:22I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:23I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:25I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:28I got a lot to prove to Australia
00:53:30Diamonds are a girl's best friend
00:53:33The gifts may be grand
00:53:35But I won't pay the rental on your humble flat
00:53:38Or help you at the automats
00:53:42Men grow cold and girls grow old
00:53:45And we all lose our charms in the end
00:53:49A square cut or pear shape
00:53:52These rocks don't lose their shape
00:53:54Diamonds are a girl's best friend
00:53:58Diamonds are a girl's best friend
00:54:09Tiffany
00:54:13Cartier
00:54:16Talk to me Australia
00:54:18Tell me all about it
00:54:22As time rolls on
00:54:25And youth is gone
00:54:26And you can't straighten up when you bend
00:54:30But stiff back or stiff knees
00:54:33You'll stare straight at Tiffany's
00:54:35Diamonds
00:54:37Are a girl's best friend
00:54:51Best friend
00:55:11Wow
00:55:12Sophie, Little Sophie
00:55:14Look at you sparkling away up there
00:55:17I know, Shining
00:55:17Once again, great to see you.
00:55:19You always do a fabulous job.
00:55:21You are a born entertainer.
00:55:22You look the part.
00:55:23The outfit is spot on.
00:55:25I like the dancing.
00:55:26I like the macho-y or whatever, the men vibe there.
00:55:31That was great.
00:55:32All of the stuff on the screens, great song.
00:55:36And you are a little character.
00:55:39The thing I like about you is that you sort of morph.
00:55:43You forget that it's you.
00:55:44You actually just turn into an actress, a singer, an entertainer.
00:55:49You're doing it all.
00:55:50And I just really want you to stay in the contest because you're so good.
00:55:55And you just are very believable.
00:55:56Every time I see you, I just fall into the performance, whatever you're doing.
00:56:00Thank you so much, Val.
00:56:01And I forget that I'm judging.
00:56:02I'm just like, oh, diamonds are right there.
00:56:05And let me tell you, I spent a lot of money on diamonds, a lot.
00:56:09And every girl loves them.
00:56:11You love them.
00:56:12Frost me up.
00:56:14Nice work, hun.
00:56:15Thanks, girl.
00:56:16Oh, yes, we love those diamonds.
00:56:18Girlfriend, I want those boots, okay?
00:56:20Those are some of the best looking.
00:56:22You look fantastic.
00:56:23Oh, they're boots.
00:56:23I thought they were pants.
00:56:24Yeah.
00:56:24No, they're like, oh, they're one big thing, isn't it?
00:56:27Yes, girl, you look fantastic.
00:56:29And your choice in a song as old as that and bringing it into the 21st century.
00:56:35How old is that?
00:56:36Oh, that's, that's.
00:56:37It's a lot older than you.
00:56:38Yeah.
00:56:39A lot.
00:56:39A lot.
00:56:40And that's old.
00:56:41All right.
00:56:42So that was.
00:56:43So young.
00:56:44Oh, thank you.
00:56:44But, you know, that was Marilyn Monroe, you know.
00:56:47She made that song quite famous.
00:56:49Yeah.
00:56:50You look great.
00:56:50And I just like your show business prowess.
00:56:54You know what to do, you know.
00:56:56I mean, just to stand there and just sing and do nothing.
00:56:58Uh-uh.
00:56:58But to actually perform, way to go.
00:57:01Well done, Sophie.
00:57:01Thank you so much, Marshall.
00:57:02That means a lot.
00:57:04Thank you all.
00:57:07I know that was like the Marilyn Monroe, but one of my favorite movies of all time is Moulin Rouge.
00:57:13And you were just giving me Satine then.
00:57:15And Burlesque.
00:57:16Yeah, that was just so slick, Sophie.
00:57:19Thank you so much.
00:57:20I can see like you're like one of these people that you really saw with success.
00:57:26Like once you start hitting your stride, like we're really seeing you in action now.
00:57:30And that is not easy to do.
00:57:33That was like such an amazing performance that you did then so effortlessly with dancers and singing and just being
00:57:42like Kyle said, this character.
00:57:44It's like that's what Australia wants.
00:57:47They don't want anyone boring.
00:57:48They want to see someone who they're like, wow, she's interesting.
00:57:52And you were so interesting.
00:57:55So well done.
00:57:56Thank you all.
00:57:57Thank you all.
00:57:58Thank you so much.
00:57:59Seriously.
00:58:00And my dancers.
00:58:01Wow.
00:58:03Sophie looking like a million bucks up here serving the timeless glamour of Miss Marilyn Monroe.
00:58:11I loved that.
00:58:11And that arrangement was insane.
00:58:14Did you enjoy that?
00:58:15I had a fabulous, amazing time.
00:58:17Of course.
00:58:18How could I not?
00:58:19Oh my gosh.
00:58:20Look at this opportunity.
00:58:21It's just insane.
00:58:23I'm so grateful.
00:58:24You absolutely took over the stage.
00:58:26You brought everything to that performance.
00:58:28Two backup dancers.
00:58:30I mean, where did you pull them from?
00:58:32A blessing.
00:58:33So cool.
00:58:34Is it like, how important is it for you to put on a show with all of the bells and
00:58:38whistles?
00:58:38Like, is that who you want to be?
00:58:40Yeah.
00:58:40I think extra is just so fun.
00:58:43There's no such thing.
00:58:44And I think it is.
00:58:45Like, it's just me.
00:58:45I really want to entertain people.
00:58:47And I think, you know, I have an outgoing personality.
00:58:49And I've been gifted this gift to do this.
00:58:51And that's really how I feel.
00:58:54So yeah, I want to make the most of it, of course.
00:58:55And it's all just to connect with people and entertain them and make their life any easier if I can.
00:59:01You know, hear laughs.
00:59:02I love that.
00:59:03Yeah.
00:59:04Well, if you want to see Sophie again next week, you have to vote for her Australia.
00:59:10Text Sophie to the number on the screen to help her lock in a top 10 spot.
00:59:16Make some noise, everybody, for Sophie.
00:59:18Thank you all so much.
00:59:20I love you all.
00:59:21I love you all, okay?
00:59:23Okay, Sophie is the last to sing.
00:59:26So now our judges have a very important decision to make that will be a total game changer for one
00:59:33of tonight's performers.
00:59:34They'll decide who will skip the public vote and be sent directly into the top 10.
00:59:40An advantage like that at this stage in the competition is invaluable.
00:59:46That decision is coming up on Australian Idol.
00:59:48Don't go anywhere.
00:59:59You're watching Idol and the judges are currently deciding which of tonight's performers will score the coveted judge save,
01:00:07which will lock one idol into the top 10, skipping the public vote.
01:00:11While they mull over that massive decision, we have got something extra special for you.
01:00:16He is the OG winner of Australian Idol and about to head on a national tour.
01:00:21But before he hits the road, he's stopped by for an exclusive performance with your top 12.
01:00:27Singing his ARIA award-winning song, Choir.
01:00:31This is Chris Sebastian.
01:00:37I know it's weird to say this, but I've been thinking about it lately, reminiscing about us in Vegas, drinking
01:00:45like we're famous.
01:00:46Yes, man, those days were crazy, but your book ran out of pages, and I wish I never waited.
01:00:53To tell you out of all the moments in my life, the ones I got to share with you were
01:00:57probably my favorite.
01:00:59I know you're looking down on us.
01:01:01I'm missing you, bro.
01:01:02I hope you're proud of us, at least I know you made it home, and I know you're not alone.
01:01:08Cause now you're singing in a choir, now you're dancing in a crew, you ain't doing this solo, we all
01:01:16riding with you, boo-boo.
01:01:18No one can put out your fire, nobody feeling your shoes, cause now you're singing in a choir, we all
01:01:27riding with you, boo-boo.
01:01:29Hey, hey, hey, see we fill up all our days with working and grinding just to make ends meet.
01:01:36Too busy to call, we'll catch up next week, and then it gets to next week, and we say maybe
01:01:40next week.
01:01:42And then before you know, we are feeling old, asking ourselves, where did my friends go?
01:01:48Don't wait till they go home.
01:01:51Now you're singing in a choir, now you're dancing in a crew, you ain't doing this solo.
01:01:57We all riding with you, yeah, no one can put out your fire, nobody feeling your shoes, cause now you're
01:02:07singing in a choir, we all riding with you, yeah, yeah.
01:02:13Someday I know my friend, I'm gonna see you again, and when I do, you better have a part for
01:02:19me, you sing the melody, and I'll take the harmony.
01:02:24We ain't done making music yet, we got some more short checks, this time we're gonna have about a million
01:02:29voices, singing, dancing, party in your mansion.
01:02:33Now you're singing in a choir, now you're dancing in a choir, now you're dancing in a crew, now we
01:02:39ain't doing this solo, we all riding with you, yeah.
01:02:44Nobody can put out your fire, nobody feeling your shoes, nobody's feeling your shoes, now you're singing in a choir,
01:02:51we all riding with you, yeah.
01:02:54Now you're singing in a choir, now you're dancing in a choir, now we ain't doing this solo, we all
01:03:03riding with you, no one can put out your fire, nobody feeling your shoes, now you're singing in a choir,
01:03:13we all riding with you, yeah.
01:03:16We all riding with you, we all riding with you, we all riding with you, with you, yeah, yeah.
01:03:41Thank you so much.
01:03:51Guy Sebastian, with your Australian Idol Top 12.
01:03:58What a choir.
01:04:01Wow, well, well.
01:04:02That's an expensive choir.
01:04:03The OG Australian Idol showing us how it's done, my goodness Guy, you are amazing and you are about to
01:04:11head out on the road for the 100 times around the sun tour, tell us what we can all expect.
01:04:15Well, I'll be there, obviously, and my band, and look, it's 23 years since Idol.
01:04:23Wow.
01:04:24And what is crazy is that's older than some of those Idols in the Top 12.
01:04:31Isn't it just, yeah.
01:04:31But I've been lucky enough to have so much support and that's what this is all about and these guys
01:04:35are experiencing it with all their own fans now.
01:04:38So, thank you for being along for the ride, 23 years, 10 albums.
01:04:42There will be a lot of music at the show.
01:04:45Huge.
01:04:46Now, this tour is going from coast to coast.
01:04:48There's 16 dates around the country.
01:04:50Tickets are selling fast.
01:04:51So, get yours now at guysebastian.com.
01:04:54Yes.
01:04:54Tonight is the first time Australia is voting.
01:04:57You know more than anyone how important it is to get behind your favourite Idols, right?
01:05:00Oh, yeah.
01:05:01Yeah.
01:05:01I was in the bottom two, I think, a couple of times.
01:05:04Ooh.
01:05:04And, yes, I know.
01:05:07But, you know, a lot of the times you get complacent and you think, oh, they're so good, they'll get
01:05:10through.
01:05:11And then they get out and everyone cries.
01:05:13So, let's save the crying, vote for your favourite, get them through.
01:05:17Absolutely.
01:05:18Guy, it is so good to have you back at home on the Idols stage.
01:05:21Give it up one more time for Guy Sebastian!
01:05:29Of course.
01:05:30Up next, the judges will announce who they'll save from this week's public vote and send directly into the top
01:05:3610.
01:05:37That moment of truth right after the break.
01:05:47You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
01:05:52They'll win a life-changing $100,000.
01:05:57Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards.
01:06:03Boost their brand with the annex, the experts in marketing and social media.
01:06:08Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing.
01:06:13And score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive Sound Studios.
01:06:22What an awesome way to kickstart a career.
01:06:27Okay.
01:06:28All night, your Idols have poured their hearts onto the stage.
01:06:32Now, the moment of truth has arrived.
01:06:36The judges have made their impossible choice.
01:06:40Who will they save from the public vote and send straight into the top 10?
01:06:46Yes, Marsha and Kyle.
01:06:49How difficult was tonight's decision?
01:06:52Quite difficult.
01:06:53Yeah.
01:06:53Because tonight, I loved everyone.
01:06:56Buddy, you guys really stepped up.
01:06:58Please, you know, you gotta own that, okay?
01:07:00It's been so impressive how you've changed and how you've taken your notes and how you've just decided, okay, so
01:07:08at this point in time, this is who I am.
01:07:10There's a lot more to come, but gee, I am so impressed.
01:07:14We are very impressed with you guys.
01:07:17Okay, it's time to find out who will be instantly locked into the top 10.
01:07:22All right.
01:07:23Amy, who have the judges decided to send through to the top 10?
01:07:32Seriously, one of the best nights of Idol ever.
01:07:36You guys, like, ever.
01:07:38What a night.
01:07:40It was so tough.
01:07:44Really, really tough decision.
01:07:47Um, but this person has a trajectory in this competition that tells us they're far from done.
01:08:02They have connection, emotion, star power.
01:08:12Incredible heart, most importantly, you know, and I think the audience can actually see your hearts.
01:08:19I don't know if you guys are aware of that, but that's what performance is when people actually see you
01:08:25show who you are.
01:08:28So the person we are saving, the person going straight through isn't the one or the two.
01:08:49It's the one woo.
01:08:51Yeah.
01:08:57One woo.
01:08:59Congratulations.
01:09:04Look what you did to her, judges.
01:09:07Wow.
01:09:08You are safe.
01:09:09You are safe from this week's elimination and straight into the top 10.
01:09:15What do you want to say to the judges?
01:09:19People used to tell me they would pay me to shut up, but now I can't even have words to.
01:09:24Whoa.
01:09:28You're welcome.
01:09:29Thank you so much for seeing my potential.
01:09:32Thank you so much for sticking by your choice of putting me through that audition.
01:09:37Thank you so much for giving me notes on my pitch.
01:09:39Thank you so much.
01:09:42Thank you, mama.
01:09:46Thank you, Anwu.
01:09:48Well done.
01:09:49Yes.
01:09:49Congratulations, girlfriend.
01:09:51Head on over to the lounge and go celebrate.
01:09:56That means Kesha, John, Harlan, Trey and Sophie, I am so sorry to say, but you are all up for
01:10:06elimination at tomorrow night's live verdict show.
01:10:10You know what that means, Australia.
01:10:12To save your favorite idol from going home tomorrow night, you have to vote.
01:10:18You've only got 10 votes per phone number, so make it count.
01:10:22Here is a reminder of their performances from tonight.
01:10:24When you call my name.
01:10:27It's like a little.
01:10:27Kesha.
01:10:28Come down on my knees.
01:10:31I wanna take you there.
01:10:33In the midnight hour.
01:10:35I can feel your power.
01:10:37pick you there.
01:10:38Ron.
01:10:40Oh ma'am.
01:10:59Jan.
01:11:01I'm free and let it go
01:11:05Let it go
01:11:07I can't hold it back anymore
01:11:10Divers
01:11:13Are our girls
01:11:16Best friends
01:11:26Best friends
01:11:32Who do you think deserves to be your next
01:11:34Australian Idol? In tomorrow night's
01:11:37live verdict show, we will find
01:11:39out who you voted to stay
01:11:41in the competition from tonight's show
01:11:43and last night's show
01:11:44Who will make the top 10? Find out
01:11:47tomorrow night at 7.30 on
01:11:497 and 7 plus
01:11:50Also, we'll get a world exclusive
01:11:53live performance of your top 12
01:11:55singing their brand new single
01:11:57all night long
01:11:58Yeah
01:11:59We can't wait for that
01:12:01Thank you so much to our
01:12:02sensational judges
01:12:04Kyle Sanderland
01:12:05Bye-bye
01:12:06Marsha Hines
01:12:08And Amy Shark
01:12:11Goodnight Australia
01:12:13There we are
01:12:36One of the best nights of Idol ever
01:12:40It's time
01:12:41You were something else man
01:12:43For you to decide
01:12:45I loved everyone
01:12:48The live verdict
01:12:50is here
01:12:51Who stays?
01:12:52It's up to you Australia
01:12:54Check my breath
01:12:55You vote
01:12:58You decide
01:12:59And the unmissable top 12
01:13:02performance
01:13:02Oh my god
01:13:03Tomorrow
01:13:04Whose dream
01:13:06will come to an end
01:13:08That was sensational
01:13:09It's on fire babe
01:13:10Australian Idol
01:13:12The live verdict
01:13:13Tomorrow 7.30 on 7
01:13:16Ben
01:13:16You
01:13:17You
01:13:20You
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