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Australian Idol - Season 11 - Episode 24: Top 6 - 1
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00:00:01We are down to the wire. Only one week until we crown the next Australian Idol.
00:00:08Which one of these six will be there? You vote, you decide.
00:00:13This is...
00:00:14Australian Idol!
00:00:31Hello, I'm Rikki Lee.
00:00:33And I'm Scott Tweeney. And would you just have a look at this crowd?
00:00:38Wow! Show me all.
00:00:41It is top six and tonight's performances decide who will be standing on this stage at next week's grand finale.
00:00:49Where just one will be announced as the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
00:00:54There's Kesha, our singing skier from Jindabyne.
00:00:58Johnny Jukebox from Bunbury in Western Australia.
00:01:01And Brisbane Ballad King, Haaland.
00:01:04Plus Trey, our R&B dad from Melbourne.
00:01:07Our fabulous Fortnit driver from Bacchus Marsh, Jacinta.
00:01:10And Kalani, our Central Coast landscaper.
00:01:14Before your idols hit the stage though, let's bring out your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:26Kyle Sanderlans!
00:01:29Marsha Hines!
00:01:30And Amy Sharks!
00:01:59I can barely see you up there.
00:02:02I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm the best for you.
00:02:04I'm camouflaged into the stage.
00:02:06Incognito.
00:02:06Welcome, judges.
00:02:07Great to have you with us this evening.
00:02:09Now, our idols are always singing from the heart,
00:02:11but tonight those hearts are front and centre
00:02:14with someone truly special for a dedication song.
00:02:18Yes, that's right.
00:02:19Tonight's theme is heroes and tributes.
00:02:22Each singer has chosen a song to dedicate to someone
00:02:25or something meaningful in their life.
00:02:27It could be family, friends or a community.
00:02:30Anyone who has inspired them to be here tonight.
00:02:34And, guys, it is going to be Goosebumps City up in here tonight.
00:02:37I can guarantee you that.
00:02:39Absolutely.
00:02:40Marsha, what's important to focus on
00:02:42when you're honouring someone through a song?
00:02:44Well, you know that person better than anybody else, right?
00:02:48And they know you.
00:02:49So if you give some heart, you give some love,
00:02:51how can you go wrong?
00:02:52Oh, yeah.
00:02:53Yeah.
00:02:56Oh, you can go wrong.
00:02:58You can go wrong.
00:02:58I once sung Roxanne to sting, so let me tell you,
00:03:02you can go wrong.
00:03:04No matter how much heart and belief you've got,
00:03:08you've got to know when to say it.
00:03:09Well, Kyle, over the years,
00:03:11we have seen lots of performances bring out your emotions.
00:03:15Check out some of these Kyle crybaby highlights.
00:03:17Cut it, cut it, cut it.
00:03:19Oh!
00:03:22Do you think we can expect some more of this tonight, Kyle?
00:03:26I think I've cried enough beers.
00:03:28I've cried enough...
00:03:28Like, it's a moment of joy.
00:03:30There's only a couple of weeks left.
00:03:32We're at the pointy end.
00:03:33We've got the best of the best here.
00:03:34It's a pleasure to watch all of you guys.
00:03:37Good luck.
00:03:37Well, there's tissues there just in case.
00:03:39Oh, thank you.
00:03:40Okay, I can have mine.
00:03:41I'll stand by.
00:03:41I can have mine.
00:03:42Oh, I prefer the aloe vera.
00:03:44These are a bit...
00:03:45They're very soft, aren't they?
00:03:46They're scratchy, these ones.
00:03:47These are a bit scratchy.
00:03:49And, Amy, Australia chooses
00:03:50who will get to next week's grand finale.
00:03:52What should our viewers consider
00:03:54when they're deciding who to vote for?
00:03:56I mean, Australia knows good music.
00:03:59I just...
00:04:00I think that they just need to forecast and see, like,
00:04:02who is going to take this opportunity and run with it?
00:04:05Who's ready to be the next Australian Idol?
00:04:08I mean, we're spoiled for choice,
00:04:09but really just think about who is ready for that.
00:04:12How sexy is the wet hair, by the way?
00:04:13Right?
00:04:13I'm not good to...
00:04:13Just put out the shower.
00:04:16Amy Shark, bringing the thunder tonight.
00:04:18Well, you can talk.
00:04:20Yeah, so I would just encourage to just see
00:04:22who is ready to take this with both hands and run with it.
00:04:26Well, voting is officially open.
00:04:29To vote for who you want to see in next week's grand finale,
00:04:32text their name to the number on the screen.
00:04:35That's all thanks to the all-new JQ, J5, Evie,
00:04:39powering electric idol performances.
00:04:41You can vote ten times per phone number,
00:04:44which you can use on one idol,
00:04:46or you can share the love around.
00:04:48You can vote right now,
00:04:49or watch the whole show first and vote later.
00:04:52It is totally up to you.
00:04:54And at such a pivotal point in the competition,
00:04:56there will be no judges saved tonight,
00:04:59leaving all the power in your hands, Australia.
00:05:01I know.
00:05:02It's a big deal.
00:05:03And tonight's show is going to be massive,
00:05:06because not only are we our top six performing,
00:05:08we also have last year's Australian Idol,
00:05:10Marshall Hamburger.
00:05:11He's in the house.
00:05:13How good is that?
00:05:14I'm so excited for that.
00:05:16All right, our first singer kicking off
00:05:18our Heroes and Tributes night
00:05:20has a very special dedication to her dad.
00:05:23From Jindervine in New South Wales,
00:05:25it's our singing skier, Kesha.
00:05:30This week is Heroes Week,
00:05:32and it's probably the most important week to me.
00:05:35My dad is the biggest hero of them all, really.
00:05:38He's been to every single gig I have done.
00:05:42We love to hang out, jam together.
00:05:46My dad's been doing music since a very young age,
00:05:50and I've seen my dad, you know,
00:05:53push his music aside to make room for mine.
00:05:56So I don't think I would have been able to,
00:06:00you know, put my foot forward
00:06:02and actually audition without dad.
00:06:04He's right there when I need him.
00:06:08Hello.
00:06:09Hey, Kesha.
00:06:09How are ya?
00:06:11Got a guest here with me.
00:06:13This is my father.
00:06:14Hello.
00:06:14Sidekick.
00:06:14My dad will be playing for me on stage.
00:06:20I feel like a little girl again,
00:06:22getting to sing with dad,
00:06:23and, yeah, you can't really put it into words.
00:06:29I can almost see it.
00:06:32I dream I'm sweet.
00:06:33This week, I'm singing The Climb by Miley Cyrus,
00:06:37which is one of my all-time favourite songs.
00:06:40It's always gonna be another mountain.
00:06:43Always gonna wanna make it move.
00:06:47Playing the guitar with Kesha on a big gold stage,
00:06:53I really feel privileged to do that with her,
00:06:57to see her just thrive.
00:07:03It's the club.
00:07:04Yeah, I'm so proud.
00:07:05It's the club.
00:07:11Woo!
00:07:13That's not bad.
00:07:14Yeah.
00:07:18You couldn't pick a better song.
00:07:20It's like you wrote those words for this moment right now, so.
00:07:24Yeah.
00:07:25It's pretty bloody cool.
00:07:31I love you.
00:07:32Yeah.
00:07:32I love my dad, you know, with every bone in my body.
00:07:37He's the reason I do it.
00:07:39I don't think I will ever forget this.
00:07:42It'll be very, very special.
00:07:47With her dad, Nolan, proudly joining her on stage tonight,
00:07:50this is Kesha.
00:07:55If you almost see it,
00:07:59that dream I'm dreaming.
00:08:02But there's a voice inside my head saying,
00:08:05you'll never reach it.
00:08:09Every step I'm taking,
00:08:10Every move I make feels lost with no direction.
00:08:17My faith is shaking.
00:08:20But I, I gotta keep trying.
00:08:26Gotta keep my head held high.
00:08:32It's always gonna be another mountain.
00:08:35I'm always gonna wanna make it move.
00:08:39Always gonna be an uphill battle.
00:08:42Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose.
00:08:45Ain't about how fast I get there.
00:08:48Ain't about what's waiting on the other side.
00:09:08It's always gonna be another mountain.
00:09:12Always gonna wanna make it move.
00:09:15I can keep your head held high.
00:09:28It's always gonna be another mountain.
00:09:34You see it does,
00:09:37You see it does...
00:09:41It's always gonna be another mountain.
00:09:44Hey!
00:10:14Hi Kesha, how are you going?
00:10:16Great to see you, excellent job
00:10:17Your dad, you and your dad on stage
00:10:20What did that feel like?
00:10:21Did you love it?
00:10:22I'm going to start crying
00:10:25That's like experience like no other
00:10:27You know, you can't really put a price on that
00:10:30So, oh man, I'm going to remember that for the rest of my life
00:10:33You know what, I'm glad
00:10:37I'm glad
00:10:39Yeah, my dad used to come here when he was still alive
00:10:42And it was the thrill of his year
00:10:43He'd bring all his work friends
00:10:45He'd be like, look at my son, he's the big judge
00:10:47Is that what he said?
00:10:49He meant glad
00:10:51Hey, your velvety voice nailed it
00:10:54I love the Miley song
00:10:55And Marsha, because she's older
00:10:57She thought your undies were hanging out
00:10:58And I said, no, no
00:10:59No, I did not
00:11:00I was like, no, that's like an ode to Miley
00:11:03And that's like passion
00:11:05It's not her G-banger, Marsha
00:11:06Oh no, you know what, I'm going to kill you
00:11:09Listen, I said you look so sexy
00:11:11Let's start there, you know
00:11:13And you know, you're Kyle's girl
00:11:14You know
00:11:20You know, Kesha
00:11:21I have lived music all my life
00:11:24And I can't imagine anything bigger
00:11:27And more emotional
00:11:29Than what you just did with your dad
00:11:31I give him props
00:11:32For being on stage with you
00:11:34And I'm so proud of the two of you
00:11:36Well done, Kesha
00:11:37Thank you
00:11:37Thank you
00:11:40Hey, Amy
00:11:41No one even asked
00:11:42No one even asked if the dad was packing bricks as well
00:11:45Because the dad's got a lot right in this
00:11:47Well, I don't know if you saw
00:11:48But before you began
00:11:50You guys had this moment
00:11:52And it was a moment of calm
00:11:54And he's your secret weapon
00:11:56I hope you know that
00:11:57Because this life can be very stressful
00:12:01And so many things can happen at once
00:12:03And they can feel like
00:12:04All this pressure
00:12:05And nervousness
00:12:06And if you have just one person in your corner
00:12:09That can make you feel as calm
00:12:10As you did before you performed
00:12:12That's all you need
00:12:13So you are so lucky
00:12:15To have him
00:12:16Thank you
00:12:18Thank you
00:12:20You're crying from the eyeballs
00:12:22What are you doing to us, Kesha?
00:12:24My gosh
00:12:25What a way to open the show
00:12:27Dad, come on over here
00:12:29Come on
00:12:32Superstar you
00:12:33Who knew when we met you at the audition doors
00:12:36That you were such a superstar
00:12:38It was a guess
00:12:39It was a guess
00:12:40Kesha, how did that feel?
00:12:42Oh, man
00:12:43I mean
00:12:43My dad's been to every gig I've been since I was eight
00:12:48And without fail
00:12:49He's known as our unpaid roadie
00:12:51And he's, you know
00:12:53He really has been unpaid
00:12:55And, you know, just supported everything
00:12:58Pay the man
00:12:58I know
00:12:59I know
00:13:00I'm going to give him my sweet shirt
00:13:02Maybe
00:13:02That's my favorite
00:13:03Oh, he'd look good in that
00:13:04Yeah, yeah
00:13:05I think so
00:13:06Nolan
00:13:07That's great
00:13:07You must be so proud of your girl
00:13:10Was that just an amazingly special moment for you?
00:13:14To see her make a reality out of a dream
00:13:19And for me to share that on stage with her
00:13:22And to see the whole journey that she's been through over the months
00:13:25It's just mind-blowing, right?
00:13:27So, yeah, thank you
00:13:28Oh, I love that
00:13:32And the two of you looking at each other
00:13:34Right before the performance started
00:13:37Is just absolutely beautiful
00:13:39Kesha
00:13:39Our six
00:13:42One second
00:13:43Keep the girls
00:13:44Sorry
00:13:44Two seconds
00:13:45Yeah, yeah, be careful
00:13:46Oh, bend and snap
00:13:49Bend and snap
00:13:50That did very well
00:13:51Don't jiggle
00:13:52Let me tell you
00:13:53You don't want to be jiggling back
00:13:56They're actually mine
00:13:58I'd like them back
00:13:59Anybody else?
00:14:01I'm good
00:14:02Thank you, man
00:14:04Kesha, you are our singing skier from Jindabyne
00:14:07You began singing at such a young age
00:14:10You even performed in Jindy Idol
00:14:13Your town's version of this very show
00:14:16Have a little look at you
00:14:17So sweet
00:14:19Check out that adorable little face
00:14:21You look exactly the same
00:14:23My goodness
00:14:25From Jindy Idol to the official Real Deal Idol
00:14:29Can you believe it?
00:14:34What did you sing at Jindy Idol?
00:14:37Do you remember?
00:14:38I'm pretty sure I sang Molly Malone
00:14:40And it was no instruments
00:14:42And I stood on the stage
00:14:44And looked right at the stage the whole time
00:14:46And I didn't look at anyone
00:14:47Until I was off the stage
00:14:49It was the scariest part of my life
00:14:50We've all been there
00:14:51We've all done that exact same thing
00:14:53There was no way I was looking at anyone in the crowd
00:14:55I think maybe I looked at like Dad and Mom
00:14:56And then I was like, yep, that's it
00:14:59Amazing
00:14:59Amazing, I love it
00:15:01Well, if you think Kesha deserves to sing again in the grand finale
00:15:05Then vote for her
00:15:06Right now
00:15:07Just text Kesha to 0457 500 700
00:15:11Give it up everybody for Kesha and her dad, Nolan
00:15:18Amazing, well done
00:15:21Well Australia, we are at the pointy end of the competition
00:15:25Every vote counts
00:15:27You have to get behind your favourite
00:15:29If you want to see them in next week's grand finale
00:15:32Fighting to be your next Australian Idol
00:15:35Oh, what a start to the show
00:15:37Okay, so many incredible performers still to come
00:15:39But after the break
00:15:41It is our 17-year-old Johnny Jukebox
00:15:44And he's celebrating his hometown of Bunbury, WA
00:15:48With a super fun performance
00:15:50You cannot miss this
00:15:52Idol, we'll be back after the break
00:16:03You're back on Idol and it's Heroes and Tributes tonight
00:16:07Our next singer is dedicating a song to his hometown of Bunbury in Western Australia
00:16:14There's quite a few Bunburyites who have made it here to support him tonight
00:16:18Say hello everybody
00:16:20They're fired up Australia
00:16:22This is Johnny Jukebox
00:16:26Hey John
00:16:27How are you?
00:16:29I'm great, how are you?
00:16:31Good, hello
00:16:33Hey man
00:16:33Hey man
00:16:34Johnny
00:16:36Can you believe it?
00:16:37I know
00:16:37You're in the top six
00:16:41So insane
00:16:42The further I get in this competition
00:16:43The more I want to become the next Australian Idol
00:16:46Tell me about your song
00:16:47My song is I Get Around by the Beach Boys
00:16:50I get around you
00:16:51Great song
00:16:52Because it's Heroes Week
00:16:54Who is your hero?
00:16:56My hero is Bunbury
00:16:57Where I'm from
00:16:58Your hometown
00:16:59Yeah
00:17:01I've chose this song to dedicate to Bunbury
00:17:03Because when I think about growing up by the ocean
00:17:06I just feel fun, happy vibes
00:17:10Bunbury's helped me just because they've given me so many singing opportunities
00:17:14You should see when I'm singing at those bowling clubs
00:17:17Lots of the nannas get up and dance
00:17:19It was just the best
00:17:22So what is it about Bunbury that you've chosen them to be your hero?
00:17:28I think just the support is very awesome
00:17:33I don't want to let Bunbury down after all the support they've given me
00:17:37Go Johnny, go, go
00:17:39Go Johnny, go, go
00:17:42Good luck John, we are so proud of you
00:17:45Go, go
00:17:46I love Bunbury and they will always have a special place in my heart
00:17:51So this one's for them
00:17:57In the lounge are John's parents Jasmine and Reece and brother Miles and sister Honey
00:18:02Have all travelled all the way from Bunbury to be here tonight
00:18:04Welcome guys
00:18:06This is John
00:18:15Round, round, get around
00:18:18I get around
00:18:19I get around
00:18:19I get around
00:18:20I get around
00:18:22I get around
00:18:23I get around
00:18:23I get around
00:18:24Driving up and down the same old strip
00:18:25I gotta find a new place where the kids are hip
00:18:33My buddies and me are getting real well known
00:18:36Yeah, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone
00:18:39I get around, I don't tell the truth, I'm a real fool, I'm a real fool, I'm a real fool,
00:18:51I'm a real fool, I get around, woo, we always take my car, cause it's never been beat, and we've
00:19:08never missed yet.
00:19:09With the girls we meet, none of the guys go steady, cause it wouldn't be right, to leave the best
00:19:19girl home on a Saturday night.
00:19:21I get around, I get around, I don't tell the truth, I'm a real fool, I'm a real fool, I'm
00:19:31a real fool, I'm a real fool, I'm a real fool, I'm a real fool, I get around, I get
00:19:36around, woo.
00:19:39Oh!
00:19:41Get around, oh, I get around
00:19:44Oh, I get around
00:19:47Yeah, I get around
00:19:51Get around, around, around
00:19:53I get around, around, around
00:19:56Whoo!
00:19:59Oh!
00:20:02Get around, when...
00:20:26You know, you look like you were born, I'll wait, let me let it all die down for a sec,
00:20:33you look like you were born in that era, I'm loving those red socks my brother.
00:20:39Hey, listen, I think that first and foremost, those guys are one of the best bands, the Beach Boys, there's
00:20:45nobody like them, and a great choice on your part, and look, you're just Joy, that's all I can say,
00:20:52I really, I love you.
00:20:53Thank you so much.
00:20:58Johnny, I'm trying to work out, what's the new look, what's happened here, is it the hair?
00:21:02Yeah, I guess the hair, a bit of a different vibe in the outfit.
00:21:06I like it.
00:21:07I really like it, and I love that you're doing this for Bunbury, I love Bunbury, I always, I play
00:21:11there like five times, and I always start my tours there, because if the wheels fall off, which they usually
00:21:17do in the first show, they don't care, they support you no matter what.
00:21:21Yes, they do, definitely.
00:21:22I love that town so much, I think you've done them really proud, and also, like, I think what we
00:21:30haven't spoken about, like, you're so fun, and yes, you just bring the whole room to life, but your knowledge
00:21:36of music is really quite exceptional, you know, you know all the old stuff, and it's really important to know
00:21:43that, and I don't think many, many guys your age would be across that.
00:21:47For you to know all those lyrics, and those melodies, and the, everything is just really impressive.
00:21:52Yes, thank you so much, thank you.
00:21:59Or, that's what happens when you're young men living in Bunbury, whose parents like the Hits and Memories radio station,
00:22:06and that's all you're ever exposed to, and you know what, I'm with Marsha and Amy, you're great, you're musically
00:22:12very, very genius, you look great, you've still kept that old school rockabilly vibe, but more of a preppy, like,
00:22:19you're going out on a date now?
00:22:22Do you know what I think, Kyle, is, when, when Johnny first auditioned, I was like, oh, I think we
00:22:27give him a go, I'm not sure how much, I'm not sure what will come of this, you know, you
00:22:31know, and then, to see him get this far, and just keep bringing it, it's so cool.
00:22:37You, you've, you've created this genre for yourself, you could, you could leave the show, let's say, you could leave
00:22:43the show this Tuesday, which we'd hate to see, but if you left today, you could take this out on
00:22:49the road, you're, you're, you're a real ladies man, you're a real entertainer.
00:22:52Yeah, thank you so much.
00:22:53But, let's step outside the nursing home, and get people that can actually hear.
00:22:58Well done, Johnny.
00:23:02John, you look so cute.
00:23:06How, what a vibe, how did that feel?
00:23:08Oh, I love being on the stage, it's really where I love being, and it's like, when do we ever
00:23:15get to perform with a crowd like this, and staging in a band, it's seriously so fun,
00:23:21and it's just out of this world, and I'm living my dream right now, thanks to all of you, who
00:23:28are making it come true.
00:23:33You really know how to work the crowd, don't you, John?
00:23:36Your, uh, your parents and your siblings are sitting down there in the lounge.
00:23:40Hi, guys.
00:23:42Jasmine and Reece, your parents, big thumbs up for your boy, what did you think of his performance?
00:23:46I was so proud of him, and what you see on stage is actually what he's truly like.
00:23:51He is such a fun, vibrant young man, and I'm so proud of him, and thank you everyone for getting
00:23:57behind him and seeing that, and both of you, appreciate it.
00:24:02Thank you so much.
00:24:03Love you, John.
00:24:04Love you more.
00:24:05Love it.
00:24:06Now, John, you sang for the town of Bunbury, and the mayor of Bunbury actually sent us this message.
00:24:16G'day, John.
00:24:17Mayor Jason here.
00:24:18Just want to give you a massive shout-out, mate.
00:24:20You're doing our community so proud.
00:24:22Myself, everyone around us, we're so happy for what you're doing.
00:24:25And because of that, we want to give you the key to the city.
00:24:28Go, John, the view box.
00:24:30Bring it home.
00:24:31And mum and dad actually travelled over with the key.
00:24:34They've got it right there.
00:24:41Isn't that cool?
00:24:42The key to Bunbury, it is a symbol of the town's support.
00:24:47What would you like to say to the people of Bunbury back home, supporting you and backing you?
00:24:52I just can't thank everyone enough.
00:24:56Bunbury especially, you've gotten behind me so much, and I'm so grateful.
00:25:01Like, not much stuff comes out of Bunbury.
00:25:04And thanks to all you guys, we've gotten this far, and it just means the world.
00:25:09I think you've got half of Bunbury here tonight.
00:25:12If you love John and want to see him in next week's grand finale, text John to the number on
00:25:18your screen right now.
00:25:20Australia, give it up one more time for John!
00:25:27Well, Australia, there is no judges save in play tonight, so the power is all yours.
00:25:34You decide who gets to next week's grand finale to claim the idol title for 2026.
00:25:40With so many talented singers in the competition, it is impossible to guess who it's going to be.
00:25:46Tonight's show has a killer playlist, you guys.
00:25:50Already, we have had Miley Cyrus and the Beach Boys, and still to come, the Backstreet Boys and the Jackson
00:25:565.
00:25:57Yes!
00:25:58But next, our brizzy ballad King Harlan is taking on an epic Elton John smash.
00:26:05Don't go anywhere, Ida. We'll be back in just a moment.
00:26:18It's Heroes and Tributes Night here on Idle, and our top six have got one goal to make it into
00:26:24next week's grand finale.
00:26:26They are giving it their all with performances dedicated to very important people in their lives.
00:26:31And our next idol has a tribute to the incredible women close to him.
00:26:35His nan, mum, and music teacher.
00:26:38From Brisbane, this is Harlan!
00:26:42Top six. Wowzers.
00:26:44We're here!
00:26:45It's Heroes Week. What song is here?
00:26:48I am singing I Am Still Standing by Elton John.
00:26:51Great song.
00:26:52And I'm dedicating it to my nan, my mum, and then my high school music teacher, her name is Mrs.
00:26:58Moore.
00:26:58I have decided to dedicate my song to three very important women in my life.
00:27:02My mother.
00:27:03So proud of you Harlan.
00:27:05Thank you, mama.
00:27:06My nan.
00:27:07Oh, nan.
00:27:09Oh, I love you, girl.
00:27:10Love you too.
00:27:11And my high school music teacher, Mrs. Moore.
00:27:13I just want the entire world to witness the joy that is you.
00:27:18You're the best.
00:27:20I never really fit in at school.
00:27:21I didn't know where I wanted to be and I didn't know my worth.
00:27:24They've all taught me, like, it doesn't matter.
00:27:26Just be you.
00:27:27Like, I would not be standing on this stage in front of the whole nation if it wasn't because of
00:27:33them.
00:27:34I'm still standing better than I ever did.
00:27:40I'm still standing.
00:27:43Was that wrong?
00:27:44I'm just feeling like some hesitancy.
00:27:48You've proven time and time again that you can hit the notes.
00:27:51Yeah.
00:27:51So I think for you, your challenge is the vulnerability of it and thinking about the message.
00:27:56And it's a perfect message for all the resilient people who have supported you and still support you.
00:28:02I definitely have that challenge this week of opening up and just letting go of all the expectations I have
00:28:08of myself.
00:28:09Just being absolutely present and just singing it for these people that I love so much and showing the world
00:28:16my love for them.
00:28:17You've just got to leave it all on the stage, especially this song.
00:28:20People you love are watching so, and it's for them.
00:28:22I'm still standing here because of these three incredible women.
00:28:27Getting to the grand finale means everything to me.
00:28:30Tonight, this performance is for them.
00:28:34And tonight, Harlan's mom and nan and high school music teacher Mrs. Moore are watching on from the lounge.
00:28:40Great to have you with us, guys.
00:28:41This is Harlan.
00:28:48You could never know what it's like.
00:28:51Your butt like winter freezes, just like ice.
00:28:55And there's a cold, lonely light that shines from you.
00:28:59You wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you, you.
00:29:08Did you think this fool could never win?
00:29:11Well, look at me, I'm a-coming back again.
00:29:15I got a taste of love in a simple way.
00:29:19And if you need to know I'm still standing, you just fade away.
00:29:26And don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did.
00:29:33I'm looking like a true survivor Feeling like a little kid
00:29:41Oh, I'm still standing after all this time
00:29:50I'm picking up the pieces of my life Without you on my mind
00:30:06Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:14Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:23Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:31Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:38Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:43Oh, I'm still standing
00:31:02Oh, Harlan
00:31:05This is getting ridiculous now, okay?
00:31:08That, I mean, your understanding of performance and dynamics when singing
00:31:15to get us just in the palm of your hand
00:31:18It's just incredible to watch
00:31:21Thank you
00:31:21Did that feel amazing up there?
00:31:23Yeah, I did
00:31:24I'm already quite tall, but another metre and a half
00:31:28That's the other thing
00:31:28You actually look like a superstar
00:31:30Thank you
00:31:31And I've been loving watching these packages over the last couple of weeks
00:31:34with you especially
00:31:35because when we first met you, I felt like you were quite guarded
00:31:38We knew you were talented
00:31:39But I've really got to know you, watching you through those videos
00:31:44And to know that you're just a lovely, sweet boy
00:31:47as well as this superstar
00:31:49Thank you
00:31:49Is so refreshing
00:31:50And we do our research
00:31:52We ask the producers
00:31:53We're like, okay, so Harlan seems really great
00:31:56Like, what's the vibe backstage?
00:31:57What do you really like?
00:31:58And everyone's just like, he's a dream
00:32:00Thank you
00:32:01And you really are
00:32:02You're just, you've been such a dream to watch
00:32:04You, like I keep saying it
00:32:06You're a superstar
00:32:06You look like a superstar
00:32:08Another incredible performance
00:32:10Thank you, guys
00:32:18Harlan, I know with your performances
00:32:20They're going to be good
00:32:21And I wait for you to hit those notes
00:32:24to pin me up against the wall, you know
00:32:27Those notes are stupid good
00:32:29They're so good, Harlan, you know
00:32:32Thank you
00:32:32And I mean, like
00:32:33And in this life, it's so true
00:32:36People influence you, you know
00:32:38And you've had three beautiful women over there
00:32:40And I thank them very much for encouraging you
00:32:43And being a large part of your life
00:32:45You really are something
00:32:47Thank you
00:32:47I mean, own that, my brother
00:32:49Okay?
00:32:50Thank you, thank you, Rasha
00:32:55Which one of the three are responsible
00:32:58for their hectic eyebrows?
00:33:00I've got no clue
00:33:01Probably my dad
00:33:03Sitting up there beautifully
00:33:05Daddy?
00:33:05Oh, bro, look at those eyebrows
00:33:07You sexy beast
00:33:09Okay
00:33:09Harlan
00:33:11Superstar material
00:33:12I felt
00:33:13I don't know if I was high during that
00:33:14Because I felt
00:33:15Like I was actually at a paid concert
00:33:17Where I'd sat and watched you
00:33:19And was just
00:33:20I forgot I was judging
00:33:21I was just soaking it up
00:33:23True
00:33:24Top level skills you've got
00:33:26You're going to do this
00:33:27For the rest of your life
00:33:29Unless, of course
00:33:30You do something stupid
00:33:31To ruin your career
00:33:34Like Kyle did
00:33:37So if you can take any lesson from me
00:33:40It's treasure those close to you
00:33:42Treasure those women
00:33:43It was obvious that you
00:33:45Love and passion was coming out of that song
00:33:47And it was truly
00:33:48A top quality performance
00:33:51Thank you
00:33:51Thank you, guys
00:33:51Very, very good
00:33:52Thank you
00:33:56Don't worry
00:33:58I agree with Marsha
00:33:59Stupid good
00:34:00Stupid good
00:34:01Harlan, what a performance
00:34:04Like just week after week
00:34:05You just keep coming out here
00:34:06And just punching us in the face
00:34:08At those performances
00:34:09That was a beautiful dedication
00:34:11To the gorgeous women in your life
00:34:14All of them look like
00:34:15They absolutely loved that
00:34:18What did you think, ladies?
00:34:19Yes?
00:34:22Harlan, how are you feeling?
00:34:25I'm so grateful to be here
00:34:26I keep saying to all my friends
00:34:27Like they've just started
00:34:29Their first years of uni
00:34:30And I'm here
00:34:31So it's a bit weird to see
00:34:33But yeah, I'm so, so, so grateful
00:34:35That I could never amount
00:34:36To say thank you
00:34:37To what these beautiful women
00:34:38And my family have done for me
00:34:40And it's just like
00:34:41A start to quantify
00:34:42How much, yeah, they all mean to me
00:34:44I'm very, very grateful for them
00:34:48You're very, very lucky
00:34:50Now, Harlan
00:34:52My friend Scotty here
00:34:54Has a little secret
00:34:55That he wants to share with you
00:34:56Is that okay?
00:34:57I certainly do
00:34:58So Harlan, you've got an incredible voice
00:35:00A lot of people out there
00:35:02Compare you to the iconic
00:35:03Adam Lambert
00:35:04Uh-oh
00:35:06He happened to send me
00:35:08A little message
00:35:09That he wants you to see
00:35:11So here we go, Harlan
00:35:12Look at this
00:35:13Hey, Harlan, it's Adam Lambert here
00:35:15And, um, I have the pleasure of seeing you sing
00:35:17A couple songs online
00:35:19And bravo
00:35:20You have a great voice
00:35:22Good luck in the competition
00:35:23Follow your gut
00:35:25Sing your heart out
00:35:27What?
00:35:28Right?
00:35:30Wow
00:35:32Harlan
00:35:33Can you believe that?
00:35:35Uh, no
00:35:36Um
00:35:37I was talking to my singing teacher about it the other day
00:35:39Just about everything
00:35:40I was on a call for her for half an hour
00:35:41And she reminded me
00:35:42I was in
00:35:43Aladdin Junior, this musical
00:35:45And she's just like
00:35:46She started calling me
00:35:47Adam
00:35:48As I was like 14 and whatnot
00:35:50So
00:35:51Crazy
00:35:52Crazy
00:35:52A message from the man himself
00:35:55If you are on team Harlan
00:35:57Pick up your phone right now
00:36:00Do not waste a second
00:36:02Text Harlan to the number on the screen
00:36:06Nicely done, Harlan
00:36:07Go and see your beautiful loved ones in the lounge
00:36:10Give it up for Harlan
00:36:13Australia
00:36:13Only three idols from the top six
00:36:16Will make it to next week's grand finale
00:36:18It's a fight to the finish
00:36:20And the pressure has never felt so real
00:36:23Still to perform
00:36:24From New South Wales Central Coast
00:36:26Our landscaper Kalani
00:36:30And from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria
00:36:33Our fabulous forklift driver Jacinta
00:36:37But next
00:36:39It's our R&B dad Trey
00:36:41Bringing us an emotional performance
00:36:43Dedicated to his dad
00:36:45Wayne
00:36:46Australian Idol returns after the break
00:36:59You're watching Idol
00:37:00And tonight it's all about heart
00:37:03As our finalists sing
00:37:04For those who inspire them
00:37:06For our next performer
00:37:07He's dedicating a song
00:37:09To his dad
00:37:09Wayne
00:37:10Give it up
00:37:11For Trey
00:37:15What's up big man
00:37:16How are you legend
00:37:18You look good
00:37:19A bit of golf
00:37:21A bit of golf will do it won't it
00:37:22A lot of walking
00:37:23So this week's performance is Hero Week
00:37:27And you being my best friend
00:37:31I've decided to pick you as my hero
00:37:35And dedicate this week's song to you
00:37:37My dad has always been the biggest supporter
00:37:40Of my music since I started
00:37:42He has always been holding a family down
00:37:45And making sacrifices
00:37:47I owe everything to that man
00:37:49I'm honoured Kit
00:37:51That you've chosen me as a hero
00:37:54My dad
00:37:54I feel like he's just the
00:37:58Epitome of a great man
00:38:01And I just feel very lucky
00:38:03To call him my dad
00:38:04I love you dad
00:38:06Yeah love you too buddy
00:38:08Do you want to know what I'm singing
00:38:09I'll be there by the Jackson 5
00:38:11Oh
00:38:13It sums up
00:38:14You and me
00:38:15Yeah
00:38:15It takes me back to the little videos
00:38:17Of me dancing in the backyard
00:38:19The MJ moves
00:38:22My dad's absolutely taught me
00:38:23To be the best father possible
00:38:26I feel like he was the
00:38:27Perfect example of what a father should be
00:38:30And I'm just trying to
00:38:31Follow in his footsteps
00:38:34Having two daughters
00:38:36Thank you
00:38:38My girls are everything
00:38:39They got me at home
00:38:40You know
00:38:40Putting nail polish on
00:38:42And dressing up
00:38:44Singing let it go
00:38:45And like
00:38:46He's just taught me to be me
00:38:48And to
00:38:49To just to love as hard as I can
00:38:52We're very very proud of you
00:38:54It means a lot dad
00:38:55I'll see you soon
00:38:56I'll see you in the stands
00:38:58I'll be there
00:39:09So I've woken up
00:39:10Extremely sick
00:39:12Today
00:39:12I feel like I'm losing my voice
00:39:15I've had a fever on and off
00:39:18I unfortunately wasn't able
00:39:19To go into soundcheck
00:39:21And I
00:39:23Have not really rehearsed
00:39:24At all
00:39:25But
00:39:27This performance
00:39:28Means everything to me
00:39:30I have to make this happen
00:39:32There's no way
00:39:33That I'm not going to go out there
00:39:35And sing for my dad
00:39:38I'm going to give it
00:39:39Everything I've got
00:39:39To make
00:39:41To make him proud
00:39:47With his dad
00:39:48Wayne and wife
00:39:48Victoria proudly watching on
00:39:50From the lounge
00:39:51G'day fam
00:39:52This is
00:39:53Trey
00:40:03You and I
00:40:05Must make a pact
00:40:09We must bring
00:40:11Salvation back
00:40:16Where there is love
00:40:20I'll be there
00:40:22I'll be there
00:40:27I'll be there
00:40:28I'll reach out
00:40:29My hand
00:40:31To you
00:40:33I'll have faith
00:40:34In all you do
00:40:39Just call my name
00:40:42And I'll be there
00:40:45Yeah
00:40:47Yeah
00:40:50I'll be there
00:40:52To come for you
00:40:54I'll build my world
00:40:56Of dreams around you
00:40:58I'm so glad I found you
00:41:00Yeah
00:41:02I'll be there
00:41:04With a love so strong
00:41:06I'll be your strength
00:41:08I'll be there
00:41:10You know
00:41:10Keep holding on
00:41:13You know
00:41:14You know
00:41:18I'll be there
00:41:23I'll be there
00:41:26I'll be there
00:41:27Yeah
00:41:27Yeah
00:41:28Yeah
00:41:29Just call my name
00:41:32Yeah
00:41:32And I'll be there
00:41:35I'll be there
00:41:37Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:41:40I'll be there
00:41:46I'll be there
00:41:49Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:41:52Just call my name
00:41:58And I'll be there
00:42:02Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:42:22Trey, bro
00:42:23Nice, hey
00:42:25So you're sick, no sound check
00:42:28No rehearsal
00:42:29And just came and nailed it
00:42:31Thank you
00:42:32Just that easy for you, right?
00:42:34Thank you
00:42:36Another thing
00:42:38Even though Ricky was kind enough
00:42:40To give me the box of tissues
00:42:41At the beginning of the show
00:42:42I was choked up
00:42:44I loved seeing your dad
00:42:45I loved hearing how your dad is so special
00:42:48I loved that you told him you love him
00:42:50All dads watching that
00:42:52Want to be that sort of father
00:42:54That your dad is
00:42:55And bless you
00:42:56And bless him
00:42:57Good luck, my friend
00:42:58Good luck
00:42:58Thank you so much
00:42:59Thank you
00:43:04You know, Trey, I really believe in the heart
00:43:08And I really believe you are the man that you are
00:43:11Because of that man sitting over there
00:43:13Absolutely
00:43:13You know
00:43:16Thank you
00:43:17Thank you
00:43:18God bless you
00:43:18And that's why you're that incredible father
00:43:21And I think it's so important in this world
00:43:24That's so stupid, crazy, bad at the moment
00:43:27That you show who you are
00:43:29And you give some love
00:43:30And that's what you've done since day one
00:43:32And Trey, well done
00:43:33Thank you, Marsha
00:43:34Thank you, Marsha
00:43:38I mean, all I can do is agree with Carl and Marsha
00:43:42It's just when we thought you couldn't get any sweeter of a guy
00:43:45It's like, and it's so clear to see why you are the man that you are
00:43:50You've never got a song wrong
00:43:52Your taste is just impeccable
00:43:55I love it
00:43:56This is your kind of
00:43:58When I ask Australia to really forecast
00:44:00Who's ready for this journey
00:44:02It's you, man
00:44:03You have everything going on
00:44:05Thank you
00:44:05I really
00:44:07I really like what you're doing
00:44:08That's good
00:44:09Thank you so much
00:44:11Goodness me, Trey
00:44:12Wow
00:44:13Hi, Ricky
00:44:14You left nothing in the tank just then
00:44:16I love it so much
00:44:18Absolutely stunning performance, Trey
00:44:20We saw in the video
00:44:21You were so unwell this week
00:44:23So to see you come out here
00:44:25And do your thing
00:44:26And shine on the stage
00:44:27Is the sign of a true pro
00:44:29How are you feeling after that performance?
00:44:31Thank you
00:44:31Yeah
00:44:32You know, I think
00:44:33It was stressful
00:44:34But it's part of the job
00:44:36You know, even when you're sick
00:44:37You have to come out here and deliver
00:44:39And it's part of our job to deliver
00:44:41No one, you know
00:44:42The crowd don't need like
00:44:43Oh, I'm sick
00:44:43So
00:44:44I did my best
00:44:45And I'm proud of the performance
00:44:47That I gave
00:44:48And yeah
00:44:49That's all I can ask for
00:44:50You absolutely nailed it
00:44:51Absolutely nailed it
00:44:53And that run at the end
00:44:54Oh my
00:44:54Oh yeah
00:44:55Goodness
00:44:56Your dad, Wayne
00:44:58Is in the lounge tonight
00:45:00Wayne, you must be so proud of your boy, Trey
00:45:03How special was that performance for you?
00:45:05I mean, it's just truly a blessing to be honoured
00:45:08By your son in that way
00:45:10For any father, anywhere
00:45:12But singing aside
00:45:14His talent aside
00:45:15I just love every week
00:45:17That people just see him for who he is
00:45:19And the great person that he is
00:45:22Because that's what we see
00:45:23So that's all I can ask for from Australia
00:45:26Is just
00:45:27Is magic
00:45:27I love you, Dad
00:45:28Thank you
00:45:29Well, I mean, a person is a reflection of the people around them
00:45:34And Trey, my goodness
00:45:35You must have some wonderful people in your corner
00:45:37Trey, look at your dad
00:45:39He sacrificed so much for you to be standing here
00:45:43Tell him what he means to you
00:45:46You mean everything to me, Dad?
00:45:48So I'm a crier, guys
00:45:49I'm sorry
00:45:51I just think you're incredible
00:45:53You're the epitome of, you know
00:45:55Just the best dad in the world
00:45:58You've been through so much in your life
00:46:01And you've never let it affect how you are
00:46:03As a father, as a human
00:46:05As a husband
00:46:08The sacrifices mean everything
00:46:10So I just love you, man
00:46:11You're the best
00:46:17And can I say
00:46:18Your babies look exactly like you
00:46:21When you were little
00:46:22They do
00:46:23Did you see that?
00:46:23Also, my beautiful wife
00:46:24Hi, Victoria
00:46:25I love you
00:46:26I don't mean to ignore you
00:46:27Australia
00:46:28If you want Trey
00:46:29To land a spot
00:46:30In the top three
00:46:31Get voting
00:46:33Text Trey
00:46:34To the number on your screen
00:46:35Thank you
00:46:36Right now
00:46:37Trey, go and give your dad a big hug
00:46:38Amazing performance
00:46:39Make some noise for Trey
00:46:46Alright, still to come
00:46:48We've got our landscaper Kalani
00:46:50And our forklift driver Jacinta
00:46:51They're going to take to the stage
00:46:53With some very special tributes
00:46:54But before that
00:46:56We have got last year's Australian Idol winner
00:46:59And he's in the house
00:47:00And he's hitting the stage
00:47:01With some new music
00:47:03Marshall Hamburger
00:47:04Performs right
00:47:05On the other side of this break
00:47:17This is Idol
00:47:18And the top six
00:47:19Are doing everything they can
00:47:20To make next week's
00:47:22Grand finale
00:47:23But before the last of your idols
00:47:25Take to the stage
00:47:26We are joined
00:47:27By a very special guest
00:47:28Since winning this show
00:47:30Last year
00:47:31Our very own Burger Boy
00:47:32Has an album
00:47:33Hit the Aria charts
00:47:34Played gigs here
00:47:35And overseas
00:47:36And recorded and released
00:47:38New music
00:47:39Australia
00:47:40This is Marshall Hamburger
00:47:50Hey, Adam
00:47:55Oh, yeah
00:47:58Oh, yeah
00:48:00Oh, oh, oh, oh
00:48:03Just you
00:48:06Oh, girl
00:48:08I see the way you're looking
00:48:10If I could read your mind
00:48:13Tell me what would I find
00:48:16And all my friends
00:48:18Tell me that I'm dreaming
00:48:20But I know dreams come true
00:48:23When I'm with you
00:48:25Cause they don't know
00:48:28Oh, oh, oh
00:48:30How I feel
00:48:32How I feel
00:48:34Every time
00:48:36When I've got you
00:48:38But I feel right now
00:48:39I feel
00:48:40My heart is about to fly
00:48:42Oh, baby
00:48:42I feel super and brand new
00:48:45With just the thought of you
00:48:47Oh, me
00:48:48And you're all so tight
00:48:49I'm hot
00:48:50I think I can see the light
00:48:52Oh, baby
00:48:52I think I really can pull through
00:48:55With just the thought of you
00:48:58Take some of my days
00:49:00And all of my nights
00:49:03You leave me breathless
00:49:06Oh, all of the times
00:49:08Baby, I need to know you
00:49:10The time is right to show you
00:49:12I gotta let you know
00:49:15How I feel
00:49:18How I feel inside
00:49:20How I feel inside
00:49:22Oh, no
00:49:26With just the thought of you
00:49:28Got you
00:49:28But I'm through my mind
00:49:30I feel
00:49:30My heart is about to fly
00:49:32Oh, baby
00:49:33I feel super and brand new
00:49:35With just the thought of you
00:49:38Hold me in your eyes
00:49:39Hold me in your eyes so tight
00:49:40I'm hot
00:49:40I think
00:49:41I can see the light
00:49:42Oh, baby
00:49:43I think I really can pull through
00:49:46With just the thought of you
00:49:48With just the thought of you
00:49:51Without you
00:49:53With just the thought of you
00:49:55We were oh-oh
00:49:56With just the thought of you
00:49:58Just the thought of you
00:50:01You made me smile
00:50:03Oh, I feel brand new
00:50:06With just the thought of you
00:50:08Thank you
00:50:15Marshall Hamburger, everyone
00:50:19Thank you
00:50:23Marshall Hamburger
00:50:24How are you?
00:50:26That was amazing
00:50:27That's right
00:50:28Lots of balloons around
00:50:29Lots
00:50:29My goodness
00:50:30Marshall, since taking out the title
00:50:31Last year
00:50:32You have been absolutely flat chat
00:50:35You've got an album on the ARIA charts
00:50:36You've toured all over the place
00:50:38I've seen you on red carpets
00:50:40We were sitting next to each other
00:50:41At the Logies
00:50:42You were at the Aria's
00:50:44Like what's
00:50:44How's it been?
00:50:46Oh, it's crazy
00:50:47It's like being flung
00:50:48From like the normal world
00:50:49Into the insane music industry
00:50:51It's really
00:50:52It's larger than life
00:50:53It's crazy
00:50:54It's so cool
00:50:54As are you
00:50:55My gosh, it's good to have you
00:50:57Back on this stage
00:50:58It's good to be back
00:50:59I feel like I'm home
00:51:00I love that song so much
00:51:02You know I love that song
00:51:03Thought of You is available to download
00:51:05And stream right now
00:51:07But I hear you have a new song
00:51:10Right around the corner
00:51:11Is that right?
00:51:12I have a new song called
00:51:14Brand New Man
00:51:14Coming around
00:51:15May 1st
00:51:17It's coming out
00:51:17Woo!
00:51:20Amazing!
00:51:21Marshall
00:51:22It is so great to see you
00:51:24Living the idol dream
00:51:25Keep up with Marshall on his socials
00:51:27For all the updates
00:51:28It is so great to see you again
00:51:30Make some noise everybody
00:51:31For Marshall Herberger!
00:51:36After the break
00:51:37It's Kalani and Jacinta's turn
00:51:40To sing for your votes
00:51:41But before that
00:51:42This week
00:51:43Some of our idols
00:51:44Had the opportunity
00:51:45To give back
00:51:45When they were invited
00:51:46To drop in
00:51:47To the You Can Centre
00:51:49For young adults with cancer
00:51:50It was a chance to connect
00:51:52With some incredible people
00:51:53Doing it tough
00:51:54And they were blown away
00:51:55By their strength
00:51:56Resilience
00:51:56And courage
00:51:59Alright guys
00:52:00We're on our way
00:52:02Today we're at the
00:52:04Sony Foundation's
00:52:05You Can Centre
00:52:06Hello
00:52:07Hi!
00:52:08We're meeting survivors
00:52:09And fighters
00:52:10Of youth cancer
00:52:11And their families
00:52:12So what's everyone's story
00:52:14I wanna know a bit more
00:52:14About you guys
00:52:15I had something called
00:52:16Clivocordoma
00:52:17Which is a very rare form
00:52:19Of sarcoma
00:52:19I had stage 4 brain cancer
00:52:21And music was like
00:52:24Always there
00:52:25Throughout treatment
00:52:25It's unreal to know
00:52:27How much music
00:52:28Has helped these people
00:52:29Through their journey
00:52:29Did they play music
00:52:31When you were having radiation?
00:52:32Yeah
00:52:32I was able to pick my playlist
00:52:34Yes it was us
00:52:35Every like
00:52:36Weekend
00:52:37I would like
00:52:37Choose like a playlist
00:52:38Like for the week
00:52:39Depending on what I felt like
00:52:41Nice
00:52:41Yep
00:52:42It's such a powerful tool
00:52:43And it's such a universal language
00:52:45Which is really uplifting
00:52:47And nice to see
00:52:48Do you guys play music as well?
00:52:50Yeah
00:52:50I think all of us do
00:52:51Oh so cool
00:52:53So cool
00:52:53Every day after treatment
00:52:54I would come back
00:52:55And play my guitar
00:52:56And write a lot of music
00:52:58About my experience
00:52:59I released an album
00:53:00With my friend last year
00:53:02Um
00:53:02All of the whole album
00:53:03Was made during my treatment
00:53:05Oh sick
00:53:06Wow
00:53:07So they've been kind enough
00:53:08To show us into
00:53:09Their music studio
00:53:10That they have here
00:53:11At the facility
00:53:12And now
00:53:13And now
00:53:14And now
00:53:15When the world
00:53:16Comes in
00:53:19It's very inspiring
00:53:20To make music with these people
00:53:21It just shows that
00:53:23There's so many lessons
00:53:24To be learnt
00:53:24And to make the most out of life
00:53:26Which these guys are doing
00:53:37Welcome back
00:53:38Tonight our idols are digging deep
00:53:40With tributes to the loved ones in their life
00:53:43Our next idol is a forklift driver
00:53:46From Bacchus Marsh in Victoria
00:53:47Who is dedicating her performance to her mum
00:53:50This is Jacinta
00:53:53This week is very important
00:53:55Because
00:53:57We get to honour the people
00:53:58Who have supported us from the very start
00:54:01And this week
00:54:02I have chosen my mum
00:54:04As my hero
00:54:05My mum means the world to me
00:54:07She's my best friend
00:54:09And she's just always there
00:54:10Even now
00:54:11Fully into adulthood
00:54:12She's just backing me
00:54:14All the way with my music
00:54:16I mean I've watched you grow over the years
00:54:19And I've watched your voice develop
00:54:21And um
00:54:22You know
00:54:22You've just
00:54:24It's just amazing
00:54:25I'm just so proud of you
00:54:26Really
00:54:27You're doing so well
00:54:28Thanks mum
00:54:30This week
00:54:30I'm dedicating the song
00:54:32I've had the time of my life
00:54:33To my mum
00:54:34It's one of her favourite songs
00:54:36From one of her favourite films
00:54:37And she's the reason
00:54:38I'm having the time of my life
00:54:39And this is my way of saying
00:54:41Thank you mum
00:54:41We saw the writing on the wall
00:54:44As we felt this magical fantasy
00:54:50How does that feel?
00:54:52Yeah, good
00:54:54Make it more joyful
00:54:56And celebratory
00:54:58Yeah
00:54:58I mean the lyric
00:55:00I've had the time of my life
00:55:01Are you having the time of your life here?
00:55:03I am
00:55:04Australian Idol
00:55:06I've had the time of my life
00:55:10When I go out there to perform this song
00:55:12I just want people to feel happy
00:55:15And like they're having the time of their life
00:55:17This is your last chance before grand finale to perform
00:55:21And I want to celebrate with them
00:55:23Being here
00:55:24This is the most important week
00:55:26You know
00:55:26I'd be nothing without my mum
00:55:28So
00:55:29I just want to be able to sing
00:55:31The life out of this song
00:55:33For her
00:55:34Gosh
00:55:34I love my mum
00:55:35Like
00:55:35If I can make the grand finale
00:55:37I feel like that would be
00:55:38A beautiful way to thank her
00:55:43Mum Georgina is in the lounge
00:55:44And she's cheering extra loud
00:55:46For her daughter tonight
00:55:47You ready mum?
00:55:49Australia
00:55:50This is Jacinta
00:55:56I've been waiting for so long
00:55:59Now I've finally found someone to stand by me
00:56:04We saw the writing on the wall
00:56:07As we felt this magical fantasy
00:56:13Now with passion in our eyes
00:56:16There's no way we could disguise it secretly
00:56:21Shall we take each other's hand
00:56:24Cause we seem to understand the urgency
00:56:30Just remember
00:56:32You're the one thing
00:56:35I can't get enough of
00:56:40Shall I tell you something
00:56:45This could be love
00:56:47This could be love
00:56:49I've had
00:56:51The time of my life
00:56:54No one ever felt like this before
00:56:58Yes I swear
00:57:00It's the truth
00:57:02And I owe it all to you
00:57:15The time of my life
00:57:20The time of my life
00:57:20The time of my life
00:57:21No one ever felt like this before
00:57:24Yes I swear
00:57:26It's the truth
00:57:28And I owe it all to you
00:57:32And I talk to you
00:57:36I
00:57:38Search a wave
00:57:40Open door
00:57:41And I'll find
00:57:43Find the truth
00:57:45And I owe it all to you
00:57:50agree
00:58:08Jacinta, you've turned into such a lady, do you know what I mean?
00:58:13And look, the love of my life will always remain my mother, okay?
00:58:19And there's nothing wrong with a girl saying that, okay?
00:58:22And I think it's so lovely that you dedicated that song to your ma, because there's nothing
00:58:27like a ma, and a well done performance on your part, Dom.
00:58:31You are.
00:58:38I agree with this transformation, I know we keep saying it, I just keep seeing this hoodie
00:58:43girl, and each week you come out, and you're just this beautiful, confident pop star.
00:58:49And I just, I'm just really proud of you, and I need to know, is it Dirty Dancing?
00:58:56Is that the, is that the mum, is that your mum's favourite song, uh, movie?
00:58:59No, well, it's actually, it was my, one of my nana's favourite movies, and one of her
00:59:03favourite songs, and, um, she passed away two years ago, and, um, that was the last song
00:59:11that she heard, Earthside, the last thing she heard was the song.
00:59:14Well, you sung it beautifully, you should be very proud of that.
00:59:17Yeah.
00:59:17That was gorgeous.
00:59:26Gee, you kids, you kids make life hard for yourself.
00:59:29If it's not already hard enough, going from hoodie-driving, uh, you know, tradie girl,
00:59:34to Australian Idol weekly performances, you'd throw in a little bit of grief and sadness
00:59:39and Anna's last song she ever heard.
00:59:42That puts it on another difficult level, so props to you.
00:59:46What a gorgeous girl you are.
00:59:48You, the transformation, as Amy said, is remarkable.
00:59:52It, it, it, we see the gorgeousness that you have always known in your family, and nobody
00:59:57puts Jacinta in the corner.
00:59:59That's what I wanted to say.
01:00:02That's what I wanted to say.
01:00:03Yeah.
01:00:04I just told my line.
01:00:06I got it.
01:00:06He got it.
01:00:06He got in there first.
01:00:08Oh, man.
01:00:09Jacinta, my goodness.
01:00:10For a song that means so much to you, and a song that's clearly so meaningful to you, you
01:00:16looked like you were having the time of your life performing it as hard as that was.
01:00:20Your beautiful mum, Georgina, is in the lounge, and I can tell she absolutely loved that tribute
01:00:26as well.
01:00:27How did you feel about that performance, Jacinta?
01:00:29Oh, that performance was, was really scary because I'm like, my mum has given me everything,
01:00:36and I just want to make her proud.
01:00:40And I was really, I've never had my heart beat that fast before for a performance, but,
01:00:45yeah, she's just given so much for me.
01:00:47She's been there for me through every, you know, rejection, all my gigs and all that.
01:00:52So I just wanted to make you proud, mum.
01:00:57My goodness.
01:00:59So beautiful.
01:01:01Jacinta, you look so beautiful tonight on this stage, as you do every week.
01:01:06We know you love your comfy, big, oversized hoodie that you auditioned in, don't we all?
01:01:11My goodness.
01:01:11But look at you now.
01:01:13You look like an absolute superstar.
01:01:19Do you love getting dressed up in all of these amazing gowns every week?
01:01:23You know what?
01:01:24Like, I think the wardrobe team is fantastic and I love what they've done, but I'm still
01:01:30a simple girl at heart.
01:01:31I'm still the no makeup, just really, you know, but it is really cool because it pushes
01:01:36me outside of my comfort zone and makes me grow, so I love it.
01:01:39It's a bit Cinderella.
01:01:40You put it all on and then you wipe it all off at the end of the night and you're
01:01:43like,
01:01:43there she is.
01:01:45Jacinta, well done tonight.
01:01:47If you want Jacinta to perform again next week, you have to vote for her, Australia.
01:01:51Text Jacinta to the number on your screen right now.
01:01:56Jacinta, go give your beautiful mum a hug in the lounge.
01:01:58Everybody make some noise for Jacinta!
01:02:04Okay, Australia, who are you backing as the winner of Idle 2026?
01:02:09We have six left in the competition, but only three will make it to next week's grand finale.
01:02:16There is no judges saved tonight, so make sure you vote to save your fave.
01:02:21Well, our final singer of the night is our landscaper Kalani taking on a Backstreet Boys banger.
01:02:28Kalani is warming up backstage and will perform on the other side of this break, Don't You Go Anywhere.
01:02:40You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
01:02:45They'll win a life changing $100,000.
01:02:50Hit the red carpet at the Aria Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards.
01:02:56Boost their brand with the annex, the experts in marketing and social media.
01:03:02Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing and score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive
01:03:11Sound Studios.
01:03:15You're back on Idle. Now, every one of our top six took a chance when they decided to audition for
01:03:20Australian Idol.
01:03:21Now, they're one week away from potentially winning this whole thing.
01:03:25So, if you want to sing on the Idol stage next year, you can.
01:03:28You can go to idolauditions.com.au.
01:03:32Well, our final singer of the evening is Kalani.
01:03:35And for Heroes and Tributes night, he's dedicated a performance to Nana Sue,
01:03:40who has supported him every step of the way.
01:03:42Give it up, everybody. This is Kalani.
01:03:47Being in the bottom four was a huge shock.
01:03:50Australia voted. You are in the bottom four.
01:03:58I started questioning where I went wrong and what I could have done differently.
01:04:02I'm looking at this as a wake-up call, so this week I'm giving it everything I've got.
01:04:08It's Heroes Week this week, and my hero is Nana Sue, through and through.
01:04:13A little rhyme. It's kind of cool.
01:04:16You always sang, and you always sang in key.
01:04:19Yeah, really?
01:04:20Always, always sang in key, even when you were two.
01:04:24Nan's very special to me.
01:04:25She's the glue of the family, and she's my hero because she gifted me my best friend,
01:04:30which is my mum, and she also gifted me my first guitar,
01:04:35and I think that made a huge impact on the musician that I am today.
01:04:38That's cool, man.
01:04:40Is it?
01:04:40Yeah, that's sick.
01:04:42That's so cool.
01:04:44Getting louder.
01:04:44Love ya.
01:04:45I love you too.
01:04:46There are some beautiful stained glass windows that my grandfather made that are in Nan's home,
01:04:50which I would love to bring on as maybe a backdrop in this performance
01:04:54to create a special tribute to Nan.
01:04:57Top six is Heroes Week.
01:04:59Yeah.
01:05:00Tell me about your song.
01:05:01As Long As You Love Me Backstreet Boys.
01:05:03I'm really excited.
01:05:04I think this song is all about unconditional love for me and Nan being my hero.
01:05:11I think it's the perfect song.
01:05:12Awesome.
01:05:13I want to hear it.
01:05:14Okay.
01:05:15One, two, three.
01:05:18Loneliness has always been a friend of mine.
01:05:23The song is very much about love, and if I look out and see my family in the crowd,
01:05:28there's a good chance I'll get emotional.
01:05:32So I hope I can keep it together and express how much my Nan and my family mean to me
01:05:37through
01:05:37this performance.
01:05:39This is the last performance before the finale, which is extremely important to me.
01:05:44I need to capture the hearts of Australia to show that I belong here.
01:05:51Cheering from the lounge is Nana Sue and his mum Mel.
01:05:54Great to see you both.
01:05:55Australia, this is Kalani.
01:06:04Loneliness has always been a friend of mine.
01:06:09Can't get you out of my head.
01:06:15People say I'm crazy and that I am blind.
01:06:19I'm risking it all in a glance.
01:06:24And how you've got me blind is still a mystery.
01:06:30I can't get you out of my head.
01:06:35Don't care what's in your history.
01:06:40As long as you're here with me.
01:06:44I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did.
01:06:53I don't care.
01:06:54As long as you love me.
01:06:55As long as you love me.
01:06:56It's right how hard it's all that no one knows.
01:07:01But I guess it shows when you look into my eyes.
01:07:07It's what you did and what you did and what you're coming for.
01:07:11I don't care.
01:07:14I don't care.
01:07:19Who you are.
01:07:22Where you're from.
01:07:24Don't care what you do.
01:07:27As long as you love me.
01:07:30Who you are.
01:07:32Where you're from.
01:07:34What you do
01:07:37As long as you love me
01:07:50As long as you love me
01:07:58Love you, man
01:08:19I had to hold on tight through that one
01:08:21Because, um, I mean, I love your voice so much
01:08:26And I love the Backstreet Boys
01:08:29And, um, like, my favourite place
01:08:32Sorry, Jesus Christ, it is a full mood
01:08:34Um, my favourite place was my next house
01:08:37And I just think you
01:08:39You need to cherish those times
01:08:41Because that was beautiful
01:08:43What you just did
01:08:44Thank you so much, Amy, honestly
01:08:45Thank you
01:08:54You know, you could sing the phone book, my brother
01:08:56And make it sound good, you know
01:08:58I mean, you've just got such
01:09:00And the big notes are so big and strong
01:09:03And the soft notes are just
01:09:05What a great instrument you have, Kalani
01:09:08You own that
01:09:09That was a beautiful song
01:09:11Thank you
01:09:12From the heart to your nan and your ma
01:09:14Thank you
01:09:14That's beautiful
01:09:15God bless you
01:09:15Yep
01:09:16Yep
01:09:21Kalani
01:09:25We've discovered a lot of great singers on this show over the years
01:09:28But we've never discovered an absolute freak like you
01:09:32You are
01:09:33You are a pleasure to watch
01:09:35A pleasure to watch grow, to blossom
01:09:37Man
01:09:38And we knew we were onto something good at the audition with you
01:09:41But man, I could never have guessed
01:09:44I could be floored
01:09:45By a young bloke in a, like a scourty, dressy
01:09:51And I, I only saw last week that skinny jeans are back
01:09:54And I've missed an entire cycle of
01:09:56Thank God I don't have to change that
01:09:58And, and Amy, I love that
01:10:00The grandmas, like my grandmother
01:10:03I've got beautiful memories
01:10:05Both my grandmother and grandfather are long gone
01:10:07Obviously cause I'm old
01:10:08And probably nearly dead as well
01:10:11Um, and when I went past my grandparents place
01:10:14Last time I was in Brisbane
01:10:15And I thought this is gonna be nostalgic
01:10:17I'm gonna get upset
01:10:19They'd already mowed it down and put four duplexes up
01:10:22So love it while you can, my friend
01:10:23Treasure your family
01:10:25You did so well
01:10:26And I hate Backstreet Boys
01:10:28And now I love that song
01:10:29Nice work
01:10:29Thank you so much
01:10:30How can you hate Backstreet Boys?
01:10:33Thank you guys
01:10:34How can you hate the Backstreet Boys?
01:10:36Think about Monster?
01:10:38A bunch of blokes and whites doing the
01:10:41Just a little beater male for my wife
01:10:43Oh my goodness
01:10:44You know?
01:10:44Gets me hot under the collar
01:10:45I tell you what
01:10:46Kalani, sing in the Backstreet Boys
01:10:48I never thought I would see the day
01:10:50I've heard that song a million times
01:10:52I love that song
01:10:53But I've never heard it done like that
01:10:54That was incredible
01:10:55Thank you so much
01:10:56Thank you
01:10:56I had a lot of fun
01:10:57Wow
01:10:58A lot of fun
01:10:58What a beautiful dedication to your Nana Sue
01:11:01Did it feel good?
01:11:02Oh, honestly
01:11:03I've been waiting my whole life for a moment like this
01:11:06And to be able to stand on the stage
01:11:07And, you know, honour my family
01:11:10And my family's craft
01:11:11And have my art displayed
01:11:12My grandfather's art displayed behind me
01:11:15And did your grandfather make those windows?
01:11:17They were his stained glass windows
01:11:18I couldn't take my eye off those windows
01:11:20I was like, they're magnificent
01:11:22Yeah, yeah
01:11:22I had to really sort myself out
01:11:24Before I started singing
01:11:26Because it was an emotional one
01:11:28But yeah, no
01:11:29I need to pick a flower for his Nana
01:11:31Do you mind if I pick a flower?
01:11:32Please do
01:11:32Please do
01:11:33Come choose one
01:11:34Yeah, pick your pick
01:11:35He's such a hoarder
01:11:37It's very
01:11:42It's
01:11:43You missed the best part
01:11:48Pass that down to Nana
01:11:49Way to take an emotional moment
01:11:51I love that
01:11:52Oh, beautiful
01:11:55Gorgeous
01:11:56I was a little bit rough
01:11:57First of all
01:11:57No, mate, you aced it
01:11:59Beautiful
01:12:00Thank you, bud
01:12:02Nice
01:12:06You must have felt the nostalgia
01:12:09And that love
01:12:10With those stained glass windows on the screen
01:12:12Before your performance
01:12:13What a beautiful touch
01:12:14Yeah, it was wild
01:12:15It was wild
01:12:15And even, like, the deck and the garden
01:12:17I always say, like
01:12:18You know, you can't walk into Nan's house
01:12:21Without sort of getting hit in the face
01:12:23With some sort of foreign plant or something
01:12:25So this just really sort of set the scene
01:12:27Yeah
01:12:28And it was really nice
01:12:29I love it
01:12:30Nana, so how was the performance for you?
01:12:33Did you love it?
01:12:34Oh, look
01:12:35I can't even describe
01:12:38It was just so heartfelt
01:12:40And so beautiful
01:12:41And I just feel so
01:12:43I feel so honoured
01:12:45That my grandson
01:12:48And my daughter
01:12:50Have just given me this opportunity
01:12:53Because I'm just like
01:12:55I'm a Nan like any other Nan
01:12:57But they just highly treat me so well
01:13:00And it's just lovely
01:13:02It's really lovely
01:13:03And I just thank them both
01:13:05Thank you
01:13:08There's a lot of love in the room tonight
01:13:10It's beautiful
01:13:11To keep Kalani in the running
01:13:13To be the next Australian Idol
01:13:15Text his name to the number on the screen
01:13:17Right now, everybody
01:13:21Make some noise for Kalani
01:13:24Go and give Nan a big hug
01:13:29I cannot believe it
01:13:31It has come around so fast
01:13:33Just one week
01:13:34Till the grand finale
01:13:36It has never been more important
01:13:38To back your favourite Australia
01:13:40So if you don't want to see
01:13:41Your favourite go home
01:13:42Remember, you have to vote
01:13:44Vote, vote
01:13:45And then vote some more
01:13:47Oh, Rick and Lee
01:13:48I just
01:13:49Can I give you this one?
01:13:51Thanks, Scotty
01:13:52How could I not?
01:13:53How could I not?
01:13:54Oh, good cover
01:13:55Kalani
01:13:56Was the last performer of the evening
01:13:59Now, without a judge's save in play
01:14:01The power is all in your hands, Australia
01:14:04So get behind your favourite
01:14:06And vote, vote, vote
01:14:07Here is a reminder
01:14:09Of all the amazing performances
01:14:10From tonight's show
01:14:14Kesha
01:14:19John
01:14:23John
01:14:24Oh, I'm still standing
01:14:35Holland
01:14:35Oh, I'm still standing
01:14:44Trey
01:14:47I'll be there
01:14:53I'll be there
01:14:58Jacinta
01:15:09And Kalani
01:15:21Only you can decide who the next Australian Idol will be
01:15:26If you love them and want them to win
01:15:28Send them into next week's grand finale by voting
01:15:32Remember, you can only vote ten times per phone
01:15:35So choose wisely
01:15:37Only three will get to the grand finale
01:15:40And we'll find out who you voted to be there
01:15:42In tomorrow night's live verdict show
01:15:44Plus our iconic Marsha Hines
01:15:47Will also be performing live
01:15:50How good is that?
01:15:52So excited
01:15:53I love me a Marsha Hines performance
01:15:55That is all tomorrow at 7.30pm
01:15:58Right here on 7 and 7 Plus
01:16:00Huge thank you to our amazing judges
01:16:03Kyle Sanderland
01:16:04Thank you
01:16:05Marsha Hines
01:16:06And Amy Sharp
01:16:10Good night, Australia
01:16:12Good night, Australia
01:16:12Good night, Australia
01:16:13Good night, Australia
01:16:13Good night, Australia
01:16:14Good night, Australia
01:16:22Good night, Australia
01:16:22Good night, Australia
01:16:23Good night, Australia
01:16:24Good night, Australia
01:16:25Good night, Australia
01:16:28Good night, Australia
01:16:38It's all up to you Australia, only three can make it to the grand finale
01:16:43Your vote could make all the difference
01:16:46It's just incredible to watch
01:16:48There'll be no judges saved
01:16:50So the power is all yours
01:16:53This is their last chance
01:16:56You're just born to do this and you did it so well
01:16:59Vote for who you want to be, the Australian Idol
01:17:04Those notes are stupid good
01:17:06You're going to do this for the rest of your life
01:17:09The Live Verdict Decider
01:17:11Tomorrow 7.30 on 7
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