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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 20: Top 10 - 2
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00:00It's all Aussie week on EIDL and tonight more top-tier talent will belt out true blue bangers for your
00:08votes.
00:09Let's get loud, proud and a little bit rowdy. This is...
00:13Australia!
00:30Hello, I'm Ricky Lee.
00:31And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:33Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
00:36Wow!
00:37Tonight your idols are serving up music made in Australia from artists like Tones and I, The Kid Leroy and
00:45the godfather of Australian music, John Farnham.
00:49They will lay everything on the line for your votes as they edge closer to claiming the idol title.
00:54It's gonna be a ripper of a night. Our band is ready, our idols are ready and our audience is
01:00ready.
01:01Which leaves just one thing. It's time to bring out your Australian Idol judges!
01:14Carl Sanderlund!
01:16Martha Hines!
01:18And Amy Schach!
01:27.
01:48Hello judges. Hi.
01:50Good evening. All right. Last night we saw five amazing idols performing.
01:54form. John, Kalani, Jacinta, Harry and Kesha. Kesha scored the judges save, which gave her
02:02immunity from the public vote, locking her into the top eight. Then, yes. Then we turned it over
02:10to you, Australia, to vote for who you believe should stay in the competition. Voting for last
02:16night's show is now closed and we'll find out the result in tomorrow night's top 10 live voting show.
02:23Tonight, five more idols will take to the stage to sing for your vote. We have Perth's soul
02:29man, Charlie. Our Ballot King from Brisbane, Harlan. And Melbourne's soul diva, Wan Wu. Plus R&B dad,
02:44Trey. And Adelaide's school teacher, Samella.
02:52So, Amy, the Aussie hits continue tonight. Are you excited to hear more? I'm so excited.
02:59Let's get into it, guys. Yes. Yes. Let's start this show. I'm excited because the song choices
03:05are amazing. Oh, of course. And last night was insane. Yes, it was. It really was. Marsha,
03:10the power is in Australia's hands now. When the public is voting, what do you think is going to
03:16really cut through? I think the heart of the performer cuts through, you know. I mean,
03:21the notes mightn't be absolutely, totally perfect, but the heart and the rendition of the song and
03:26what they give on the stage. It's very important. It is. Sure. And Carl, should we chuck some more
03:31bangers on the Barbie and get this show on the road? Please. I think after last night, I just
03:37can't wait to get a few more Aussie things happening. Can we do the Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
03:40already? I'm sure I can hear it out of there. Yeah, give it a go. Come on. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie.
03:45All right. Well, let's get started right now. And right now, voting has officially opened for
03:51tonight's idols. You get 10 votes to use. You can back one idol or you can share the 10. It's
03:57up to
03:57you. For anyone who voted last night, though, you have 10 new votes to use tonight. That's thanks to
04:04the all-new Jayku J5 EV powering electric idol performances. To vote for your favourite, text their
04:11name to the number on the screen. It is that easy. And let's not forget about the absolutely crucial
04:18judges save. After tonight's five performances, the judges have the power to save one idol from
04:25the public vote, landing them safely into the top eight. All righty. Well, let's kick it off
04:30with our very first singer of the night. Our soul man from Perth in Western Australia has
04:36had another busy week of rehearsals and red carpets. Check it out.
04:47That's one of the way to Wharf Award. Are you guys excited for today?
04:52Well, some of Australia's biggest names, including some familiar seven faces, have come together
04:57at Sydney's Willamaloo Wharf today to raise money for the Sony Foundation.
05:03You see things like this on TV and social media, and I think I never thought I'd be here somewhere
05:08like this. This is really new to me.
05:10Let's get a photo.
05:11Okay.
05:12It's an amazing feeling. For me, it's a real dream come true.
05:15And I just put my sunnies on so I look a little bit cooler.
05:18Hey.
05:19Oh, yeah.
05:20Who's your favourite judge?
05:21Probably Marsha, because she gave me a fast pass.
05:23Yeah.
05:25I love that.
05:26Being part of Idol is really exciting. I'm getting these brand new opportunities, and I would love for
05:31things like this to continue.
05:32Cheers, everyone!
05:36Hey, Charlie.
05:37How you going?
05:38Good. How are you?
05:39Welcome.
05:41Welcome to Top Ten. How are you feeling?
05:42Oh, man. Incredible.
05:44You are here, and it is Aussie Music Week?
05:47Yeah.
05:48What song do you sing?
05:49I'm singing Fly Away by Tones and I.
05:51Great song.
05:52And this would be the most modern song you've sung on this stage, right?
05:56Yeah.
05:56Shall we give it a go?
05:57Yeah.
05:59And I had a dream that someday I would just fly, fly away.
06:07I think there's moments that you can find to slightly change the melody up.
06:12Yeah.
06:12And make it a bit more Charlie.
06:14Because at the moment, I think you're just singing like Tones and I.
06:17Yeah.
06:18I think it's a big worry with the song is to not just copy the original artist.
06:23I think you have to put a piece of yourself in these songs.
06:27It's super important to make sure everything sounds like Charlie.
06:32From phrasing to the way that I approach the big notes, like the song has to sound like me.
06:37I have to really, really bring it.
06:40I have to keep raising the bar, keep proving that I deserve to be here.
06:49I had a dream someday.
06:53I'll just fly, fly away.
06:56And I always knew I could this day.
07:00So I had a dream, just fly away.
07:05I've been on my own for a minute
07:09Is it healing me out here?
07:13Searching for the place to begin it
07:15Is it you? Is it me? Is it fair?
07:20Hey, standing on the line I was giving
07:24People stand here ask me why I'm here
07:28No one really says that I fit in
07:31But I don't want to be like them
07:34No, no, I don't want to be like them
07:39I know that I, know that I
07:42I had a dream that someday
07:46I would just fly, fly away
07:49And I always knew I couldn't stay
07:54Though I had a dream that I'd fly away
07:58Where do I go now that I win it
08:02I never thought it'd be like this
08:06Dreaming all my life that I did it
08:09I guess the grass is greener than it is
08:13I had a dream
08:15Someday I could just fly, fly away
08:20And I always knew I couldn't stay
08:24So I had a dream that I'd just fly away
08:28I'd fly away
08:32I'd fly away
08:59Charlie, look at you. I love when you hit the stage
09:03We always know it's going to be a extra performance
09:05Once again, you've got a beautiful song
09:08And Tones and I does that so well
09:09Such a melodic, beautiful sing-along song
09:12And you made it urban
09:14And made it cool
09:15And made it Charlie
09:16Yeah
09:16And I was believing it
09:18That could have been your song
09:19Oh, well, thank you so much
09:20I enjoyed it as much as I do the original
09:22And I love that song
09:23Well done, Charlie
09:24Nice start
09:24Oh, thank you, Carl
09:25Thank you so much, man
09:29You know, Charlie
09:30A choir is always such wonderful augmentation for a singer
09:34And what you did with that song
09:36It was Tones and I
09:37But you made it Charlie-land
09:39And I really dig that about you, Charlie
09:42You really are so individual and so different
09:45And you know what you need to do
09:47And you did it tonight
09:48Well done
09:48Well, thank you, Marcia
09:49Thank you so much
09:53Firstly, Charlie
09:54Whoever is styling you right now
09:56Is on fire
09:57These fits are so good
09:59I agree
10:00Yeah, they're so good
10:01Look at those pants right there where the clock is
10:03Yeah
10:05I knew you were going to be there
10:06Tick, tock, Charlie
10:07You didn't clock that?
10:07You didn't clock that?
10:08You didn't clock that?
10:09Um, Tones and I, wow
10:11I mean, one of the best songwriters of the country
10:13Yeah, yeah
10:14And, um, and I heard that someone was doing her song
10:18So I said, you might want to tune in tonight
10:19She's a good friend of mine
10:20And she would have loved that
10:22Just having the choir
10:23And you still made it your own
10:25But really paid homage to that song
10:27Well done
10:28That was fantastic
10:28Oh, thank you
10:29Thank you so much, Arnie
10:30Thank you
10:32Charlie, you good?
10:34Yeah, I'm good
10:34You're relieved?
10:35You're happy that's over?
10:37Yeah, yeah, yeah
10:37What you all don't know
10:39Is that Charlie's really sick
10:42And you're battling a bit of a cold
10:44So even in rehearsals
10:45You weren't singing it
10:46And it was like you've got one in you
10:47To give it everything you've got
10:49That was my plan
10:50You know, I really love doing this
10:52And I was disappointed that, you know, I was sick all week
10:55But I thought I'm going to go out there
10:56And just give it everything that I've got
10:58That's it
10:58And you did
10:59You really did
11:02Charlie, your family and friends back in Perth
11:05Have taken their Vote for Charlie campaign to the next level
11:08Yeah
11:09Check out some of this action going on
11:11This is insane, Charlie
11:13It's like you're running for president or something
11:15It's wild
11:16How does it feel to know that you have all of these people out there
11:20Campaigning for you
11:21And willing to do this
11:23To get people to vote for you
11:25Honestly, they send me stuff
11:26I just start crying
11:27Because it's so nice that you know
11:29You have friends and family supporting me
11:30All back in the way from Perth
11:31Hey guys, how you doing?
11:33Going nuts on the couch
11:34Yeah
11:35Love it
11:36Love it
11:37Well, guys, if you want to see Charlie again next week
11:40You have to vote for him
11:41Text Charlie to 0457 500 700
11:46And remember, you have 10 votes per phone per voting period
11:50Let's hear it again for Charlie
11:57Still to sing tonight, we have Samella, Trey and Wanwoo
12:01But up next, our Ballad King Harlan is taking on a John Farnham Classic
12:07You cannot miss this
12:09Idle is back in a moment
12:20Welcome back to Idle
12:21Where tonight singers are tackling a playlist bursting with Aussie hits
12:25Just weeks ago, our next performer was working at a fruit and veg store in Brisbane called Skippy's
12:31I mean, you can't get more Aussie than that
12:33Now, he's in the top 10 preparing to sing a John Farnham favourite
13:07He's the Ballad King from Brisbane
13:08Some of the hardest to sing
13:10Yeah
13:10The soaring notes
13:11The
13:11Oh
13:13Yeah
13:14I think it goes up to an E5, which is, I've never ever sang
13:18So you'll be singing a note that's
13:20I've never sang live before
13:21Yeah
13:21For that special touch of paradise
13:31Not today
13:34Yeah
13:34Yeah, I haven't sang anything above I think a D or a D sharp ever in my whole entire performing
13:41catalogue live
13:43Um, so that's daunting
13:46Oh
13:47Yeah, Harlan
13:48I can tell that this is definitely like the most challenging song you've done
13:53Oh yeah, you can't butcher a John song
13:54The second you butcher it, you just hate it
13:56And I, even I am guilty of it
13:57I hate people who bloody butcher a John song
14:00It's such a hard thing
14:01Cause it is so iconic
14:02Especially in Australia
14:03That's where most of pressure comes from
14:05It's very scary
14:07It's a very high note
14:08If I don't nail this song
14:10It could be my last performance here
14:13I don't want that
14:14So I really just need to work hard
14:16Try and not go home
14:24Flamingos walk and sway in peace
14:30Seeing this, it makes my trouble cease
14:36The sun is hiding, leaving a pink scar
14:41That stretches right across the sky
14:45It's always seen so far
14:50And all I do is look into your eyes
14:56For that special touch of paradise
15:03Just a touch, a touch of paradise
15:10A touch of spring and autumn sweet
15:22When the trees are great
15:26Her eyes meet
15:31And I think of all the love
15:33That we have been making
15:36You touch my hand
15:39And I walk all shaking
15:51And all I do is look into your eyes
15:55And all I do is look into your eyes
16:03And all I do is look into your eyes
16:10And all I do is look into your eyes
16:13And all I do is look into your eyes
16:13And all I do is look into your eyes
16:13And all I do is look into your eyes
16:13And all I do is look into your eyes
16:13And all I do is look into your eyes
16:13And all I do is look into your eyes
16:14And all I do is look into your eyes
16:15And all I do is look into your eyes
16:19And all I do is look into your eyes
16:43That was pretty good.
16:56What the actual Harlan going on?
17:00Look, call me old-fashioned, but I think, um, Kyle getting up, walking the table meant he liked it.
17:07For me to get five steps up, that means I really like it.
17:11You know, Harlan, um, you chose one of the most revered, loved songs I think Australia has ever heard by
17:22one of the most amazing singers that's ever walked this earth.
17:28And that's John Farrell.
17:30Yes, ma'am.
17:37And I am proud of you that you're that game to try and walk in those shoes, because that is
17:44a big song, honey.
17:46That's a big song.
17:47And, you know, you're game.
17:49And you've got the chops.
17:50And I think you did a brilliant job.
17:56Yeah.
17:57Yeah.
17:58Great one.
18:01Normally, I mean, like you said in the video, you would get really nervous when someone would tackle a John
18:07Farnham song.
18:07But for some reason, from what I've seen, I wasn't.
18:10I was just really excited for you to hit the stage.
18:13But I, it just hit me tonight.
18:15I was like, this guy has taken more risks than anyone so far.
18:21With the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, like there was ones before that.
18:25This tonight, you really, really are pushing yourself.
18:28And we can tell, and I think the country can tell.
18:32Well done, Harlan.
18:33That was so incredible.
18:40You're really good.
18:42Harlan, really, really good.
18:44For an 18-year-old from Brisbane to take on one of the biggest voices the world's ever heard and
18:50nail it in your own young way.
18:53This wasn't like, oh, he's good like John.
18:55This was, you're good like Harlan.
18:57You owned it.
18:58You nailed it.
18:59You were fantastic.
19:01I couldn't answer anything.
19:01Thank you, guys.
19:02Just the best.
19:04Can I give you a hug?
19:06Because that was insane.
19:10There's something wrong with you.
19:11I mean, that in the nicest way.
19:13How are you feeling?
19:15Um, yeah, it's a big song.
19:17I was bloody so scared.
19:18Far out.
19:19How's your head?
19:19I've done it.
19:20I did a John Farnham song.
19:22Mum will know.
19:23She'll, oh my God.
19:24I did it for like a sports awards at my school when I was like a year 10.
19:26I was fat, ugly.
19:27I had pimples.
19:28It was so bad.
19:29And I butchered it.
19:31It was the worst thing anyone's ever heard.
19:33So that was like in the back of my mind.
19:34Well, you didn't butcher that.
19:35That was amazing, wasn't it?
19:37Thanks.
19:40Harlan, I can see your grandmother and her sister are up there rocking the Farnsey shirts in support tonight.
19:46Very cute ladies.
19:48Looking gorgeous.
19:50Now, before Idol, you were working at your local fruit and veg shop named Skippy's.
19:55In celebration of your time on Idol, your colleagues have created a special edition drink called the Harlan Shake.
20:05Check it out.
20:07Now, tell us more about the Harlan Shake.
20:11It's a beautiful shake.
20:12I know.
20:14Looks delicious.
20:14Go grab it.
20:16$10.
20:16While you're at it, vote.
20:18Harlan, 0457 500 700.
20:21Yeah, there you go.
20:21If you want to see Harlan shake again next week, you have to vote Australia.
20:26Text Harlan to turn him into the top eight.
20:29Or maybe he'll receive the judge's save and be sent straight there, skipping the public vote.
20:36We will find out at the end of the show.
20:38Make some noise everybody.
20:39For Harlan!
20:44Coming up next, Melbourne's soul singing waitress is taking to the stage with an ARIA chart topper
20:51that plays very close to home.
20:53Wan Woo is risking it all by singing a song by our very own Rikki Lee.
21:01Let's hear her rendition and see Rikki's reaction when Idol returns after this.
21:16Tonight, our idols are vying for your votes to score a place in the top eight.
21:21Our next performer is Wan Woo.
21:24And something cool, you want to know about Wan Woo, she's got a very special middle name.
21:28I'm here with her mum right now, Yasa.
21:30Can you share with us what Wan Woo's middle name is?
21:32Wan Woo's middle name is Succes.
21:35Succes.
21:36Succes, because she was conceived during the war time and then her breath was very quick.
21:42So my sister Kolu, name her Succes.
21:46Because in our culture and belief, the meaning of Succes is when you pronounce good things
21:53because every good thing lasts on the tongue.
21:55So whatever you manifest, it happens.
21:58So that's a prophetic word.
22:00The meaning of Succes should be successful.
22:02And I know the sky and the stars are the limit.
22:06Go higher, girl.
22:07We love you.
22:08Beautiful words.
22:10Yeah, Succes, it's a fitting name.
22:12No wonder Wan Woo is killing it in the top ten.
22:15So for Aussie week, Wan Woo is bravely taking on a smash hit by our very own Rikki Lee.
22:21Let's take a look at how she prepared for tonight's performance.
22:33Top ten has been absolutely surreal.
22:36I got the judges saved, which was absolutely insane.
22:40The person going through isn't the one or the two.
22:44It's the one woo.
22:47I am definitely bringing that energy with me this week.
22:52Before my Australian Idol audition, people didn't even know how to pronounce my name.
22:56And now they're chanting it.
22:59One, two, one, one.
23:01I think this lifestyle is for me.
23:03I love it.
23:04I'm living it.
23:05And I don't want to tend.
23:06How are you feeling Wan Woo?
23:08Welcome to top ten.
23:10Feeling blessed to be here.
23:11It's Aussie week.
23:12Aussie week.
23:13And I'm doing Rikki Lee.
23:14I can't touch it.
23:17The one and only Rikki Lee.
23:20I feel like I'm walking in the footsteps literally by singing her song.
23:26I can't touch it.
23:26You gonna put a little rap in here?
23:28I am.
23:28And I've asked for dances.
23:31So there's a lot more in it.
23:34I want to show Australia that I can elevate my performance and still ace it.
23:37There's a few pressures there.
23:39Yeah.
23:40It's gonna be a challenge, but I want to be an artist.
23:43So I need to take on new things.
23:44I just want to show Australia that I am the full package.
23:48Ladies.
23:50One, two.
23:51One, two, three.
23:52No, I missed it.
23:53There's one extra ball.
23:54No, I missed it.
23:55Oh no.
23:56You can't.
23:57You can't touch it.
23:59Oh, I feel like that was bad.
24:01I feel like I'm not executing it right.
24:04You're having second thoughts.
24:05You've put a lot of pressure on yourself in that you're adding the original rap.
24:09And now you you've got you said two dancers. Yeah, okay, and it's in front of Ricky
24:15You've really uh
24:17Stuff a doozy. Yeah, I'm giving myself a doozy. I just want to nail it
24:21I have so much more to prove and I want to go all the way far out. I just hope
24:26I'm not doing too much
24:32Just past 11 o'clock roll up in the club wanna rock the spot
24:37Girls out battle bubble it up boys. Take a look see what you can't touch
24:44Seven jeans and a product bag six-inch heels. How you like it?
24:49Working it out. He's checking it out. I'm knocking him down round after round
24:56I can't feel the best lunch. Oh, Bill. Watch out. There's my song
25:07Put your hands up in the air
25:11Show him what you got. Shake it all around
25:15You want a little of this, you want a little, want a little of this
25:20Once you think you think you got it
25:23Can't, can't, can't, can't touch it. I heard your ask for more
25:27You ain't seen a girl like this since 2004
25:30Ask Ricky
25:31Yeah, you know, I got game one booze on fire cuz I carry the flame
25:35That's I to the I to the CK I
25:38Ricky Lee girl, yeah, you so fly
25:40I got the band on my back and this day my toy
25:43When I say Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy say
25:45Oh, oh, oh
25:46I can't feel the bass line jumping
25:49Watch out there, I'm stopping
25:51Hey, hey, hey
25:53Wanna see your hands up in the air
25:56My, hey, hey
25:58Show him what you got
25:59Shake it all around
26:01Yeah, hey, oh
26:03You want a little of this
26:04You want a little, want a little of this
26:07Yeah, oh
26:08You want a little of this
26:09You want a little, want a little of this
26:12Once you think you think you got it
26:15Can't, can't, can't, can't touch it
26:28Thank you
26:30Thank you
26:32Thank you guys
26:32Thank you
26:34Oh my god
26:42One woo
26:43Thank you
26:43What, one woo, what can't you do?
26:46Like, I mean, that, I mean, firstly to perform a song in front of an artist that's actually in the
26:51building is super stressful
26:54But, um, I'm gonna speak on behalf of Ricky right now, I think that she would have loved that
26:59And, um, you're that type of artist that you are dead set leaving wherever you are to get to your
27:05festival spot in that day
27:07In whatever time slot you are playing because you are just so entertaining
27:12You're so exciting, you never know what you're gonna do
27:14How you just drop to the floor and you're just dancing and, and putting it all together like it's nothing
27:20You really are born to do this, babe
27:21Well done, that was so hot
27:23Thank you
27:24Thank you
27:25Thank you
27:26Thank you
27:29Thank you
27:32One will you bring such joy when you perform, you know, and it was so so good to see you
27:36with the two dancers
27:38And I know that that's not easy to sing and dance, you know, and you did a great job
27:42And your song choice is very cool because there ain't nobody like Ricky Lee, okay?
27:47And we love it, Ricky, I love you
27:49I never tell you enough, but I love you
27:51And I think you would, you would just love that
27:53That was great
27:55And I'm proud of you
27:56Thank you
27:57Love you, darling
28:00I am probably the only other person that knows what it's like to sing in front of another artist
28:05I sang Roxanne once in front of Sting
28:07On a boat
28:11There's only like six of us on the boat and I was going hard
28:15Was it a no from him?
28:17It was a no from everyone
28:18Uh, Wanwoo, man, that was Grammy performance right there
28:23That was what I would expect to see on TV, at the Grammys
28:28You own that song
28:29I know Ricky, I know that's Ricky's song
28:32I love that song from way back in the day
28:34But you put a different spin on it
28:37You put a woo spin on it
28:38And now that's your song
28:40I thought that was like an artist performing their own song
28:44Everything about it was top notch
28:45Excellent work with the dancers
28:47The whole staging, the visuals, everything
28:50The rap, insane
28:51Top notch
28:5210 out of 10
28:52Well done
28:53Thank you
28:58Goal!
29:00Wow!
29:01Thank you
29:02Wow!
29:03Thank you Ricky
29:04My god, one
29:05Woo!
29:07Oh my god
29:09I have performed that song a million times
29:13And I have never ever ever heard Can't Touch It done like that before
29:18I'm inspired
29:19You made that song your own
29:22I'm in awe
29:23That was incredible
29:24How was that for you?
29:25That was absolutely insane
29:27Now I'mma be real
29:29I can't take all the credit
29:30Sophie P helped me finalize that
29:32So I thank her as well
29:34Aw, shout out to you girl
29:35Shout out Sophie
29:35I love that
29:36Shout out
29:38And girl
29:39That rap was sick
29:41I loved it so much
29:43R to the I to the CKI
29:44Rikki Lee girl
29:46Yeah, you're so fly
29:49I love it
29:50Wonwoo, we know you are a great rapper
29:53Can I put you on the spot a little bit
29:55And get you to freestyle
29:57And tell Australia why they should vote for you
30:00Okay, can I get a
30:04Okay
30:06Australia
30:07Wonwoo's in the building
30:09When I'm on the mic
30:10You know I get a grooving
30:11How you doing?
30:12Cause I'm feeling great
30:13Please vote for me
30:14Get me into top 8
30:15Uh-huh
30:16It's not the one or the two
30:21Do what the girl says Australia
30:23You know what to do
30:25If she's the one
30:27For you
30:27Vote
30:28Wonwoo
30:29Text
30:30Wonwoo to
30:310457
30:32500
30:33700
30:33If you wanna see her perform again next week
30:37Let's hear it
30:38One more time
30:38For my girl
30:40Wonwoo
30:42Killed it
30:43Killed it
30:45Well
30:45The tension is rising
30:47With just two idols left to perform
30:49And then the judges make their decision
30:51On who gets tonight's save
30:53Only one performer
30:55Will be spared the public vote
30:57And sent straight into the top 8
30:59Up next
31:00It's our young dad
31:01Trey
31:02And he's putting his smooth R&B flavour
31:05On a track
31:06That's spent 17 weeks
31:08At number one on the ARIA charts
31:10This is gonna be good
31:12Idol is back
31:13After the break
31:25You're watching Idol
31:26Where tonight's line up is loaded with Aussie hits
31:29And it doesn't get much bigger than the next one
31:32It's one of the longest charting number one songs in Australian music history
31:37So our young dad Trey is really testing his limits with this week's performance
31:50It's Aussie week this week
31:52And I'll be singing one of Australia's biggest artists
31:54The Kid Laroi
31:56The Kid Laroi started music at a really young age
31:58And that's something I can really relate to
32:01You know, starting a YouTube channel when I was younger
32:03And doing a bunch of covers
32:04My gosh, look at this
32:06Hey guys, it's Trey here
32:08Watching some little Trey videos
32:10Aussie classic horses
32:11That's the way it's gonna be
32:14Little darling
32:17You go riding on the horses
32:19I think I was a good singer at this age
32:20I do
32:20Yeah, yeah
32:21I pick you up
32:27Yeah, it's music
32:29Music, you know
32:30Has been everything to me since this age
32:33I think that little Trey would be extremely proud of the man that I've become today
32:42I just love that I've stuck with my passion
32:49There's been
32:57Sorry
33:01There's just been a lot of ups and downs
33:07Throughout my career
33:09I'm just proud
33:10That I have the same heart
33:16I'll forever be chasing this dream
33:17Yeah
33:19There's nothing that I want more than this
33:24Yeah
33:26I do the same thing I told you I never thought
33:29I'm performing a big song
33:30Stay by the Kid Leroy
33:32I never could
33:33This is probably the hardest song I've had to sing yet
33:38I don't know if that's two hooks there or
33:42As you can tell there's a lot going on in my brain when I'm singing this
33:46Learning lines and where they have the same words and it's like
33:50My brain is about to explode
33:53I guess you have to just kind of go
33:54Okay
33:55I need to work on the lyrics first
34:01There's no room for error in this top ten stage
34:04I should be getting it
34:05I mean
34:07It could very easily go south
34:10But getting a lyric could ultimately result in going home
34:18I do the same thing I told you that I never would
34:22Told you I changed
34:23Even when I know I never could
34:25Know that I can't find nobody else as good as you
34:29I need you to stay
34:30Need you to stay, baby
34:33Get drunk, wake up, I'm wasted
34:35Still realize times that I wasted here
34:39Feel like, can't feel the way I feel
34:42I'll be messed up if you can be right here
34:46Oh, oh, oh
34:50Oh, oh, oh, oh
34:53Oh, oh, oh
34:55I'll be messed up if you can be right here
34:59I do the same thing I told you that I never would
35:02Told you I changed
35:03Even when I knew I never could
35:05Know that I can't find nobody else as good as you
35:08I need you to stay, yeah
35:11When I'm away from you I miss your touch
35:14You're the reason I believe in love
35:18It's been difficult for me to trust
35:20And I'm afraid that I'ma mess it up
35:24Ain't no way that I could leave you stranded
35:27Cause you ain't ever let me empty, can you?
35:30And you know that I know that I can't live without you
35:34So, baby, stay
35:36I do the same thing I told you that I never would
35:41Even when I knew I never could
35:44Find nobody else as good as you
35:47Stay, stay, yeah
35:52Even when I knew I never could
35:56Find nobody else as good as you
35:59Stay, stay, yeah
36:03Boo!
36:17Woo!
36:18Woo!
36:20Woo!
36:22Trey, fantastic, always great to see you
36:26All three of us judges, we look forward to seeing you
36:29you're always a real trip. That sounds easy to sing that song, but it's not. It's fast,
36:36it's lyrical, it's melodic. You've swapped it all around too. You've only got to cut
36:41the time down. You have to learn the lyrics. You have to put the nice, clean lyrics in.
36:45Bro, you're doing a lot up there. And also, you're a true, beautiful human being, a man,
36:53a father, a partner. That's what I really enjoy. And I was at the Leroy's house in
36:59L.A. a year or so ago, and he's a sweetheart too. His mum wouldn't let him go out until
37:05we all sat down and ate dinner. The kid Leroy's mum wouldn't let him go out.
37:10Until he finished dinner. Now, that's the sort of man you are. You're polite. You nail it
37:15lyrically. You're a true artist. Good luck tonight. Well done, man.
37:19Thank you, Colin. Thank you.
37:27Trey, it's so nice to have someone who's actually truly and utterly representing R&B
37:32in the way you do. And you know, there's just a very smooth, cool person that I see up here
37:41who is willing to not only be cool and smooth, but to perform and sing his butt off. Because
37:47every time you sing for us, you go for it. And that's all we can ask. You know, I'm impressed.
37:53I'm so impressed with your performance and the man that you are, like Kyle said.
37:57Wow. Thank you, Marsha. Thank you so much.
38:03I mean, you're so ready for the world stage, Trey. Like, you're just so slick up there.
38:08And I think, like, the coolest thing about this show is we really get to know you guys.
38:13And seeing that video of you being really vulnerable and really emotional about the journey,
38:18it just shows the country that you are real. And there are so many ways artists make their
38:25way into their careers. And I'm always, I always gravitate to, like, the tortured artist,
38:30you know. And I feel like I'm one myself. It's just like, there are so many, so many topics
38:35to write about and memories and things. And I just, I'm so excited to hear all your stories
38:40one day. Because I just know you're going to do really cool shit. So keep doing that,
38:46because you are amazing.
38:48Thank you so much. That means a lot. Thank you.
38:52Trey, that was awesome.
38:53That was good. Thank you.
38:53That was awesome. Your girls are over there yelling, Dad! Dad!
38:58Hi, beautiful girls. We've got family here this week. My in-laws, Auntie Niv, Ben and Jazz,
39:04best friends.
39:05Love it.
39:05Yeah, so it's really special.
39:06Love it. Trey, how do you think that went?
39:09And bustle. I bustle.
39:11Yeah, I think it went well. You know, I wanted to challenge myself and show some versatility.
39:17I know, you know, I've done the ballads, the slow stuff. And the Kid Laroi's got, you know,
39:20it's big pop, fast tempo. So yeah, there's not enough, there's not a lot of time to do
39:25the riffs and the, it's a lot of lyrics. So yeah, it was a challenge.
39:28You still put the Trey spin on it. It was awesome.
39:30That's right.
39:30We did see in that video, some vision of little Trey.
39:34Yes.
39:35Looking absolutely adorable. Little Trey, little cutie. What would you think, little Trey,
39:41would think of you being here on this stage tonight, doing your thing?
39:45I think that he would be really proud. I've gone through a lot in this journey. How long
39:52has it been? 16 year journey of mine so far. So to be up here still, like I said in,
39:57I think
39:58in the clip, you know, with the same heart. And, you know, I haven't let the negativity
40:02get to me and change me as a human. So I think he would be proud of that.
40:07Well said. Well said. Australia, if you want Trey to stay, get it? L, you have to vote.
40:16Australia, text Trey.
40:19And the number on the screen. Voting is open for 24 hours, and you have 10 votes to use,
40:25so use them wisely. Put your hands together for Trey.
40:34The final performance of the night is just moments away when Samela from Adelaide hits
40:39the stage with one of the most played Aussie radio hits of all times. It's one of my favourites.
40:45Then we find out who scores the coveted judges save that will instantly send one lucky idol
40:51into the top eight. Idol is back shortly. Don't go anywhere.
41:05Welcome back to the show, where live audience is rallying behind their favourite idols. If you
41:10want to be here, secure your free tickets, you can go to australianidol.com.au.
41:15Our final idol of the night is our Adelaide school teacher Samela. This week Samela is
41:21taking on Bachelor Girls Buses and Trains, and she got some performance tips straight from
41:25the Bachelor Girl herself, Tanya Doko. Take a look.
41:36I'm in the top ten of Australian Idol. It's wild.
41:41I'm a mum and I'm a teacher from Adelaide, and I can't believe I got through the auditions,
41:46let alone like top ten. It's honestly a dream come true.
41:51Just a few weeks ago I was posting TikTok covers, and one of the songs I've covered is
41:56Buses and Trains by Bachelor Girl. I loved what it was about. All the things I've done
42:04in my life that have led to this moment, so I needed to sing this song for Aussie Week.
42:10I'm lucky enough to now have a chat with Tanya Doko from Bachelor Girl. They have won an
42:17ARIA award, and Buses and Trains is one of the most played songs on radio ever.
42:22Hi! Tanya! Hello! Oh my God, Samela. How are you feeling?
42:27I'm feeling very grateful to be here, honestly. It's been a journey. It's been full on.
42:32But I'm so happy to be here.
42:34That's exactly the spirit which you should attack this.
42:39So, what's your advice on singing this song?
42:42As performers, we overthink everything. Like, if you tense up and, you know, turtleneck and shoulders up,
42:48you could actually get in your head. Just be in it. Sing the song for you and your kids, too.
42:55Because if you're not loving it, nobody else will be.
42:58So seize the moment, because it's pretty awesome what you're doing.
43:02I cannot wait to perform this, Tanya, and thank you so much for our chat and your advice.
43:08It's amazing. Last week, I was safe, but this week, knowing I faced the public vote,
43:14it's a very vulnerable place to be. Honestly, I'm terrified,
43:18but I'm going to use that as leverage, and I'm going to get Australia to back me.
43:28Hey, Mom, why didn't you tell me?
43:34Why didn't you teach me a thing or two?
43:39You just let me go out into the world.
43:44You never thought to share what you knew.
43:50So I walked on the reverse.
43:53I got hit by a train, and it felt so good.
43:58I want to do it again.
44:02Hey, Mom, why didn't you want me?
44:08Because the bad boys was something I should have known.
44:13They're like chocolate cakes, like cigarettes.
44:19I know they're bad for me, but I just can't leave them alone.
44:24So I walked on the reverse.
44:28I got hit by a train.
44:31Kept falling in love, which is kind of the same.
44:36I sunk out at sea, crashed my car, gone insane.
44:41And it felt so good.
44:44And it felt so good.
44:44I want to do it again.
44:47I want to do it again.
44:49Yeah, I don't know.
44:57So I walked on the reverse.
45:01I got hit by a train.
45:04I got hit by a train.
45:04Kept falling in love, which is kind of the same.
45:09And sunk at a sea, crashed my car, gone insane
45:15And it felt so good, and it felt so good
45:20And it felt so good, I wanna do it again
45:39Thank you so much
45:44Oh man, week after week, another sucker punch of nostalgia in my gut
45:50You are just something else
45:53I always look forward to watching you perform
45:56You remind me so much of Missy Higgins
46:00Just because you just have this Australian attitude
46:05Where you're not only a real artist
46:09And I love your tone and everything you do on stage
46:13But I just wanna go and have a beer with you
46:14Like I just think you're like, you're very real
46:17And grounded and warm
46:19And you feel all that in that short amount of time
46:22And to do that is hard
46:24And you do it every week
46:26Thank you Amy
46:27And it's just so great, so well done again
46:29Thank you, let's get a beer
46:31Wow
46:35Totally, totally
46:36Samilla, you just covered a song by a lady that I know incredibly well
46:40Because she and Wendy Matthews and myself
46:43We did a trio thing during the Olympics
46:45We sang together
46:46She's one of the kindest, most talented ladies
46:50And she gave you some great advice, honey
46:52Because we overthink everything
46:54We do
46:54You sung the hell out of that
46:56That was great
46:56Thank you
46:57Well done Samilla
46:58Well done
46:59Well done
47:04You just, every time we see you, you're just a breath of fresh air
47:08I forget every time how damn good you are
47:12You come out here and you owned that
47:16And I'm not big on public transport
47:18So that whole song
47:20It's not my vibe
47:21I know I'm a little bit mm-mm
47:23You know, there's always a couple of freaks on there
47:26But that, that was so earnest and rich and full
47:31And you delivered it like a true professional
47:34Can't ask for anything more than that
47:36Brilliant, brilliant, excellent
47:37Thank you Kyle
47:37Tonight's been fantastic
47:38Thank you, thank you guys
47:41Wow
47:41Samilla
47:43Did you see that?
47:44Every single person all the way up to the back was on their feet for you just then
47:49Thank you guys
47:50I'm so, I'm so grateful
47:52Honestly
47:53Thank you
47:54I love that song so much
47:56It's an absolute classic
47:58And you sang it so beautifully
48:00How do you feel it went?
48:02Oh, I'm just, I'm overjoyed
48:04When I, when I met with Tanya
48:07I just learnt so much so quickly
48:09And that song just resonates so well with my story
48:12So to be able to, to tell my story through Bachelor Girl's buses and trains was just a dream
48:18So, thank you for listening
48:19Thank you
48:23Well Bachelor Girl are back with a fresh take on the hit song Treat Me Good featuring the beautiful Jessica
48:28Mowboy
48:29It is out this Friday so make sure you go and check it out
48:32And if you want to see Samilla sing again Australia
48:35Vote, vote, vote
48:38Text Samilla to the number on the screen right now to make sure she secures a place in the top
48:448
48:45And everybody up in here from the front to back make some noise for Samilla
48:50Thank you guys
48:54Well, before Idols Aussie Week wraps up there is just one point of business left
49:01Our judges will now deliberate on who from tonight's five singers they will save from the public vote and send
49:08directly into the top 8
49:11The judges have just a few moments to decide and they'll reveal right after this
49:24You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026
49:30They'll win a life-changing $100,000
49:34Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards
49:40Boost their brand with the annex
49:42The experts in marketing and social media
49:46Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing
49:49And score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive Sound Studios
50:00A truly life-changing prize there for the winner of Australian Idol 2026
50:05Well, it has been a stellar night of performances
50:09And the judges have now decided who they want to save from the public vote
50:14And send directly into the top 8
50:17Kyle and Marsha, we've seen some incredible performances tonight
50:21Was the decision easy, tough?
50:24You know what?
50:25It wasn't easy to choose out of all of these people who to save because everyone was exceptional
50:32You all stepped up so beautifully, you know, and the songs that you chose, as I said earlier
50:36They were fantastic songs and they showed you too
50:39You know, you guys are showing your hearts
50:41And that's one of the best things about this camp, especially this year, more so
50:46And the camaraderie with you guys, it just melts me
50:51You know, because we're like-minded and we're trying to do the same thing
50:54That's all we're trying to do up here
50:56Okay
50:56Well, it is time to find out
51:02Amy, who are the judges saving from the public vote and sending straight into the top 8?
51:10Oh
51:12These guys aren't wrong, it was a really tough decision
51:18It was a massive night tonight
51:23But this decision wasn't actually about who blew us away
51:27It was about who we can't do without in this competition
51:40The singer we have chosen to save
51:47And send straight into the top 8
51:52Is going to be
51:59Trey
52:03Trey
52:05Wow
52:07Congratulations Trey
52:09My goodness, you are through to the top 8
52:13And save from this week's public vote
52:16Anything you want to say to the judges?
52:18Thank you so much
52:21For the save and also for the beautiful words
52:25Yeah, it means the world to me
52:27To be given the chance to sing up here every week
52:30So just thank you, my heart is very warm right now
52:33Thank you so much
52:35Trey, well done
52:36You can head up to the lounge now, congratulations
52:39Thank you
52:40Time to relax
52:42But unfortunately that means
52:44Charlie, Harlan, Wanwu and Samela will face elimination
52:49And your place in the idol competition is not secure
52:52Australia, it is time to get behind your favourite idols
52:57Save your fave
52:59You have 10 votes per phone number
53:02Use them all on one idol or spread the love
53:05It is up to you, but get texting right now
53:08Here is a reminder of everyone up for tonight's vote
53:11I can't, I had a dream
53:13Charlie
53:14Charlie
53:16Harlan
53:21Harlan
53:22Harlan
53:28Harlan
53:29One, whoo
53:33Cause you think you, think you got it
53:36Can't, can't, can't touch it
53:40Can't touch it
53:50Voting for tonight's show is over for 24 hours.
53:53The results will be announced tomorrow night's live verdict show
53:56where Aussie week continues.
53:59That's all happening right here on Idol from 7.30pm on 7 and 7+.
54:03Give it up once more for all of our spectacular idols tonight.
54:09Trey, Charlie, Harlan, Wan-Woo and Samella.
54:16And thank you to our superstar judges, Carl Sandlund.
54:21Marsha Himes.
54:22And Amy Sharp.
54:25Good night, Australia.
54:28Good night, Australia.
54:51By the end of the night, two of your idols will go home.
55:01Just sounded incredible.
55:03You're the best of the night.
55:05Go hard or go home.
55:06Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
55:08Go home, Aussie, Aussie!
55:09Take me back to the sweet time, the hot night.
55:14The results of idols Aussie week come down to you, Australia.
55:18Do not let your favourite go home.
55:20I thought that was rubbish.
55:22It's up to Australia now.
55:24Yeah, baby.
55:25Australian Idol, the live verdict.
55:28Tomorrow, 7.30 on 7.
55:30Ben.
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