Australian Idol - Season 10 Episode 13,
Australian Idol S10 Ep13,
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00:00:00It's transformation week on Idol and our singers are bringing their A-game as they battle for a spot in the top 12.
00:00:09Brace yourself for epic performances and mega makeovers. The stakes have never been higher.
00:00:16This is Australian Idol!
00:00:30Hello Australia, I'm Rikki Leigh. And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:00:39It is the second night of transformation week and the judges have already awarded places in the top 12 to Marshall, Aaliyah, Jake and Jamin.
00:00:49And tonight there are another four spots up for grabs.
00:00:53Tonight, seven more singers will hit the stage to prove they've got what it takes to sing at next week's live shows where you will begin voting for your Australian Idol.
00:01:03Deciding their fate tonight are trailblazers of the music biz. Please welcome your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:11Paul Sandilands! The beautiful Masha Hines! And Amy Shaw!
00:01:26Hello judges!
00:01:34They're ready to get to business.
00:01:41How many people are here tonight? It's so loud.
00:01:45It's looking good tonight Scotty.
00:01:52Hello judges! Good evening! Welcome!
00:01:57Hello everybody! Okay, after all of tonight's performances, the judges will decide who deserves a spot in the top 12 live shows and who leaves Idol for good.
00:02:08And of course, we can't forget about the judges' fast pass, Scott.
00:02:13Of course Rikki Leigh, that is right. If a judge is certain a singer belongs in the top 12, beyond any doubt, they can use their fast pass to send them straight there no matter what the other judges may think.
00:02:24Now last night, Kyle used his one and only fast pass for country singing cowboy Jake and the crowd went wild! Take a look!
00:02:33To me, you're a star, so therefore, you get the very first, the very first fast pass! Done!
00:02:45No waiting around, you're straight through it.
00:02:53Amy and Marsha still have their fast pass to use on any singer at any time over the next two nights.
00:03:00Now Marsha, you've still got your fast pass up your sleeve.
00:03:03I have my fast pass up my sleeve, I do.
00:03:05When are you going to know when it's the right time to use it?
00:03:08Rikki, when it feels right. You know, because you don't give them away. You know, Kyle's choice last night was brilliant.
00:03:15Oh, he was excellent.
00:03:16Yes he was.
00:03:17He really was. And you gave a little touch of the Mark Holdens in there.
00:03:19Yes, an ode to Mark. I know he watches. Very angry that he's not on the panel, but we still love you, Mark.
00:03:24We love you, Mark. We love you.
00:03:25And I don't know where Amy's got her fast pass, she's got no sleeve. So I'm fascinated to find out where you've got yours.
00:03:30Well, yes. Well, we shall find out.
00:03:33Yeah, stop. I'm already like, yeah, it's super comfortable as you can see.
00:03:38Well, speaking of Amy, last night we lost some really good singers in the competition.
00:03:42We did.
00:03:43It's not all about the voices though, is it? What are you looking for?
00:03:45We need someone unique, someone who we are confident that will have a career after this show.
00:03:51That's the whole idea of it, is to just use this as a platform and take the reins from here.
00:03:56Yeah. Now, Kyle, it's you and the judges' responsibility to ensure the best of the best make it through to the top 12 before Australia votes.
00:04:03This cart is brutal. How important is it to get it right?
00:04:07Well, Amy's right. We have to think of this person, not just a great voice, not a great performer as well.
00:04:13We have to commercialise that into a job for this person so they can tour, do records.
00:04:19It's an important role because some people, they come here and I forget who they were.
00:04:24Even though I thought they were great last time, they're not memorable.
00:04:27You've got to stand out. It's got to have this special something about you.
00:04:31And this is the stage where they live or die.
00:04:33Exactly right. OK, well, the wait is over. Let's kick things off.
00:04:37Are you guys ready to go?
00:04:41First up, she's the checkout chick who blew away the judges with her audition where she absolutely rocked it.
00:04:48Tonight, she will style up and sing for the judges, desperately hoping to claim a spot in the top 12.
00:04:56All the way from Colcan, I mean Colcan, in regional New South Wales, it's 17-year-old Eilish.
00:05:05Unbelievable.
00:05:06That was something else.
00:05:08Absolute rock chick.
00:05:11I want to win Australian Idol because I want to show Australia that a small town country girl can show up and can do it.
00:05:19And has what it takes to be in the music industry and represent, you know.
00:05:25My last performance, the judges said to me they didn't really feel it.
00:05:30I just thought that was like, you just phoned it in a bit then.
00:05:34I'm going to transform my performance this week and show them what I've got.
00:05:38I think I'm ready to amp it up.
00:05:41What's your song?
00:05:43Just a Girl, no doubt.
00:05:44Amazing.
00:05:45This song is about trying to explain to a group of guys what it's like to be a girl.
00:05:52I love being a girl, so I want to tell the boys that don't ruin that, don't ruin my feminine energy.
00:06:04I want to feel it in my gums.
00:06:06I'm just a girl.
00:06:07I'm going to go to the back of the room and I want to feel it.
00:06:10Okay?
00:06:11So I'm going to run.
00:06:12Give me two seconds.
00:06:13There's a lot of anger and frustration in this song.
00:06:15Give me a scream.
00:06:17I'm just a girl.
00:06:19That's it.
00:06:20Now with intention.
00:06:21I'm just a girl.
00:06:23Better.
00:06:24That's the intention that you need.
00:06:27So in order to deliver a good performance, I think I'm really going to have to dig deep and harness that anger.
00:06:33How are you?
00:06:34I'm Heidi.
00:06:35Nice to meet you.
00:06:36Nice to meet you.
00:06:37Transformation week is a big week for me.
00:06:39I really want to make sure that my inner rock chick is now on the outside.
00:06:44You know, following what Kyle said in my audition.
00:06:47All I could see was the spray jewelry, the librarian haircut and glasses.
00:06:56I can't wait to see you transform.
00:06:59I think if that glass came off that thing right there.
00:07:01Yeah.
00:07:02Let's rock and roll.
00:07:06Wow.
00:07:08I don't think people at home will recognize me.
00:07:12Tonight, she's ditched the glasses, let her hair down and is rocking the rock star look.
00:07:21She's channeling her inner rock goddess for this no doubt charm stopper.
00:07:25This 17 year old check out chick is hoping to put Colcan on the map.
00:07:30Give it up for Eilish.
00:07:42I'll take this quick ripping off my eyes.
00:07:48I'm exposed and it's no big surprise.
00:07:52Don't you think I know exactly where I stand.
00:07:57This world is forcing me to hold your hand.
00:08:02Oh, I'm just a girl, a little lonely.
00:08:06Well, don't let me out of your sight.
00:08:11Oh, I'm just a girl, a pretty amputee.
00:08:15So don't let me have any rights.
00:08:20Oh, I've had enough to you.
00:08:27I'm more like this than a step outside.
00:08:32So many reasons for me to run and hide.
00:08:37I can't do the little things I hold so dear.
00:08:41Cause it's all those little things that I need.
00:08:47Oh, I'm just a girl.
00:08:49Oh, I'd rather not be.
00:08:51Cause they won't let me drive late at night.
00:08:56Oh, I'm just a girl.
00:08:58Guess I'm some kind of freak.
00:09:00Cause they all sit and stare with their eyes.
00:09:05Oh, I'm just a girl.
00:09:07Lucky or mean, we don't know.
00:09:10There's no comparison.
00:09:14Oh, I've had enough to you.
00:09:18Oh, I've had enough to you.
00:09:24Oh, I've had enough to you.
00:09:30Yeah!
00:09:52Now you look like a rock star.
00:09:56You always sounded so good.
00:10:00From the first day you walked in, in your shopping centre clothes.
00:10:05And that's what a transformation.
00:10:08Vocally, great choice of song.
00:10:11Amazing performance.
00:10:12You look amazing.
00:10:13Thank you so much.
00:10:14That is what an idol should be.
00:10:16Everyone should come out and blow us away just like that.
00:10:19You couldn't have done a better job.
00:10:20Well done.
00:10:21Thank you so much.
00:10:26I was just like watching my little girl grow up before my very eyes.
00:10:31You know, when you first came to our audition,
00:10:33you were just this little relatively meek looking,
00:10:36but you sang your butt off, which was wonderful, you know.
00:10:39And God bless the rock chick.
00:10:41You did good.
00:10:42Yeah.
00:10:43Yeah, yeah.
00:10:45Yeah, I agree.
00:10:47The rock chick has arrived.
00:10:49And like, some people get so caught up in performing
00:10:52and they think they need to smile and be this some other person, you know.
00:10:56It gets confusing up there.
00:10:57But you came out like this, with this Courtney love attitude.
00:11:01You knew exactly what you were doing.
00:11:03You had so much confidence.
00:11:04You didn't pull out all the tricks.
00:11:06It was just your confidence up there with that song was just super cool.
00:11:11Like, that was really, really cool.
00:11:14Thank you so much.
00:11:18Hi, Lish.
00:11:21Look at you.
00:11:22Hi, Rikki.
00:11:23Look at you.
00:11:24She looks like a rock star, doesn't she?
00:11:27Did that feel as good as, like, it looked like it was so much fun.
00:11:30How did it feel?
00:11:31That felt amazing.
00:11:32Yeah.
00:11:33This performance was pretty big for me and just felt so good to get out here.
00:11:37You looked like such a pro.
00:11:38You even popped out one of your little in ears as you were up there,
00:11:40just so you could hear the crowd.
00:11:42What would it mean for you to make it into the top 12?
00:11:45I mean, it would mean everything.
00:11:47It's just one step closer to my dream.
00:11:50It would mean absolutely everything to a little girl from the country.
00:11:54Now, how do I say it?
00:11:55I want to say it properly.
00:11:56How do I say Colcan?
00:11:57Because you say it so beautifully, Colcan.
00:11:59So it's Colcan.
00:12:01Yeah.
00:12:02Colcan.
00:12:03Colcan.
00:12:04I've got to get that right for everyone at home.
00:12:05Your family has actually trekked all the way from the Big Smoke,
00:12:08all the way from Colcan.
00:12:10Your mum, Melissa, is watching on.
00:12:12Mum, what do you think of your little rock chick?
00:12:15She looks amazing.
00:12:17Absolutely amazing.
00:12:18We're just so proud of her, and you did an awesome job, I.
00:12:21Thanks, Mum.
00:12:22Well done.
00:12:24All right, well, we will find out at the end of the night
00:12:27if the judges think Eilish deserves to sing again next week.
00:12:30What do you guys think?
00:12:32Give it up for Eilish.
00:12:35Thank you, everyone.
00:12:39Wow, what an absolute belter to start the show.
00:12:42Let's keep the good times rolling with our next singer
00:12:45who astonished our judges at auditions
00:12:47with her extremely unique voice.
00:12:49Tonight, Emma from Canberra is styling up
00:12:52and taking on a very powerful song.
00:12:54Let's see how she got on this week.
00:12:59Fantastic.
00:13:00Great calmness in your voice.
00:13:02You controlled the world just then.
00:13:05At this point in the competition, I feel like the stakes are really high.
00:13:08It really does feel like a crunch time kind of moment.
00:13:13Transforming performance for me, I think, is the whole package.
00:13:16It's not just about the vocals, it's about the look,
00:13:19it's about your stage craft.
00:13:21I'm going to have to make the judges really feel my performance
00:13:24and connect if I'm going to be able to make it into the top 12.
00:13:28Welcome.
00:13:30How are you feeling?
00:13:31Very good.
00:13:32Welcome to the Idol stage.
00:13:33Amazing.
00:13:34For my top 21 performance, I'm singing I'll Stand By You by The Pretenders.
00:13:38I'll stand by you has a lot of emotion.
00:13:41It's a big song.
00:13:42The lyrics, for me, displays that unconditional love that you have for someone.
00:13:47So I'm singing this song for me.
00:13:49It's to my dad.
00:13:51My dad's always been there for me,
00:13:53and so it's the perfect person to dedicate and channel this song to.
00:13:59Dad's been there with me since my very first gig, so I was 15 years old.
00:14:03He's always been a huge support, which is super special.
00:14:07Okay, so your dad's going to be up there.
00:14:09Awesome.
00:14:11Give dad a wave.
00:14:13It's kind of finding that balance of an intimate setting
00:14:16and singing to your dad, but also to everyone.
00:14:19Yeah.
00:14:21It's such an intimate song, and so standing out on the stage
00:14:24has really hit me how hard it's going to be to really connect with each person.
00:14:30You're really just going to have to take everyone on a journey
00:14:33and really bring it home.
00:14:36I want to make it to the top 12 so badly.
00:14:38It's just so close, and so it's definitely something that I really want.
00:14:48Looking fierce and fabulous and every bit the superstar tonight,
00:14:52putting it all on the line for a place in the top 12,
00:14:55dedicating this performance to her dad, Brett,
00:14:57who has supported her dream every step of the way.
00:15:00From Canberra, it's Emma!
00:15:39Could make me love you less
00:15:42I'll stand by you
00:15:46I'll stand by you
00:15:49I won't let nobody hurt you
00:15:53I'll stand by you
00:15:58So, if you're mad, get mad
00:16:04Don't hold it all inside
00:16:08Come on and talk to me now
00:16:13Hey, what have you got to hide?
00:16:19I get angry too
00:16:22But even if you are
00:16:28I'll stand by you
00:16:31I'll stand by you
00:16:34I won't let nobody hurt you
00:16:38I'll stand by you
00:16:41I'll turn into your darkest hour
00:16:45And I'll never desert you
00:16:49I'll stand by you
00:16:53I'll stand by you
00:16:56I won't let nobody hurt you
00:17:00I'll stand by you
00:17:03I'll stand by you
00:17:31Oh, Emma.
00:17:34I mean, you gave me goosebumps
00:17:37the second we heard your audition.
00:17:39That voice is just exquisite.
00:17:42It's incredible.
00:17:44I just, like, you're already there.
00:17:47You look incredible.
00:17:48Oh, my God.
00:17:49Like, it's just...
00:17:52Tonight, this whole glow-up is just blowing my mind.
00:17:55Like, it's just so cool
00:17:57that you're ready to take this to a new level
00:17:59and that was just another incredible performance, babe.
00:18:02Well done.
00:18:03Thanks so much. Thank you.
00:18:08You know, Emma, from a performer's point of view,
00:18:10it's so good that you can find quiet
00:18:13in what it is you sing with that big voice.
00:18:16And not only are you a fine singer,
00:18:19you're a great interpreter.
00:18:22You are more than welcome.
00:18:23That sounded the bomb.
00:18:24Well done.
00:18:26Well done.
00:18:30Yeah, props to you and your team for that glow-up.
00:18:33It's very good.
00:18:34You look like a completely different person.
00:18:36We liked the last person.
00:18:38This is just, like, a little bit extra.
00:18:39I like it.
00:18:40And, look, I've got to tell you,
00:18:42I've only heard one other singer fill the room.
00:18:45Like, your sound...
00:18:47And we've got speakers, microphones.
00:18:49It's all good in here.
00:18:50But you fill the entire air.
00:18:53Like, you can barely breathe.
00:18:55That voice is coming out.
00:18:57And I don't want to compare you to this woman,
00:18:59but the only other one who I've felt the room fill
00:19:02with the voice was Celine Dion.
00:19:04Oh.
00:19:05Yeah, wow.
00:19:06It's a big voice.
00:19:07Thank you so much.
00:19:08You've got a big, amazing voice.
00:19:10And anything's possible for you.
00:19:13You refine that craft.
00:19:14You're very good.
00:19:16Very impressive.
00:19:17Appreciate that.
00:19:18Thank you so much.
00:19:19Emma.
00:19:20What a compliment.
00:19:22I know, that's big.
00:19:23That's huge.
00:19:24Wow, you look incredible.
00:19:26Doesn't she look incredible?
00:19:27Yes.
00:19:28And you sounded incredible.
00:19:31How was that performance for you?
00:19:32Amazing.
00:19:33It felt awesome.
00:19:34I really felt like I left it all out there,
00:19:36so super, super incredible.
00:19:39We loved it.
00:19:40It was so beautiful.
00:19:41Your dad, Brett, is your number one fan,
00:19:42and he is, of course, here watching tonight.
00:19:44Brett, Emma dedicated that performance to you.
00:19:47How did that feel?
00:19:49Oh, thanks, Rikki Lee.
00:19:50Yeah, it was very emotional,
00:19:52so I appreciate the dedication.
00:19:55I think she smashed it,
00:19:56and the whole production was great.
00:19:57Loved it.
00:19:58Congrats to all.
00:20:00Love it.
00:20:01All right.
00:20:02Well, hopefully Emma did enough to get herself a spot
00:20:05in the top 12.
00:20:06We're going to find out later in the show,
00:20:08but for now, put your hands together for Emma.
00:20:16Coming up, we have our hip-hop dancing mascot,
00:20:19Dinley, Gold Coast teenager,
00:20:21Izella, and gymnast John from Perth.
00:20:24But next, our controversial live auto-tune artist,
00:20:29Bonnie, the Brisbane traffic controller,
00:20:31is getting a glow-up and taking on a global R&B hit.
00:20:36Don't go anywhere.
00:20:37It's going to be epic.
00:20:50It's Idol Transformation Week
00:20:52with game-changing performances and mind-blowing makeovers.
00:20:56And tonight, the judge will decide
00:20:58which four of our singers will secure a spot
00:21:01into next week's top 12 live shows.
00:21:04The judges have each got a fast pass to use instantly
00:21:07to send their favourite into the next round.
00:21:09Kyle used his last night,
00:21:11but there's still two more up for grabs.
00:21:14So will it go to our next performer?
00:21:16So will it go to our next performer?
00:21:18He's the artist that Kyle gave a second chance to
00:21:21at Top 30 Week.
00:21:22From Queensland, this is Auto-Tuning Bonnie.
00:21:27You've got something special.
00:21:29You can develop into really something.
00:21:31What you do have is the riz.
00:21:34Quite proud that I made it to the Top 31.
00:21:36It feels amazing.
00:21:38As a child, I was never really encouraged to perform.
00:21:42A lot of people saw it as a waste of time.
00:21:44And at work, I'm usually just spending my time
00:21:48doing traffic controlling.
00:21:50But here, it's like night and day.
00:21:52I feel like a rock star.
00:21:54I want to do music, man.
00:21:56I'm a performer. I love performing on stage.
00:21:58I don't want to go back home to be a traffic controller.
00:22:02This opportunity means everything.
00:22:06So, for Top 21,
00:22:08I'm going from high-vis to high-fashion.
00:22:10I mean, that's the whole point of a transformation.
00:22:12To transform.
00:22:14This.
00:22:16This.
00:22:18Maybe, you know what I mean?
00:22:21My look, to me, I think is quite important.
00:22:24But at the same time, once they hear the voice,
00:22:26that's it. That's all they need.
00:22:32No, no. What's happening?
00:22:34Auto-Tune is my instrument.
00:22:39There has been some criticisms
00:22:41because the assumptions people make about Auto-Tune
00:22:43are it's cheating, they can't sing.
00:22:45But I think if you're hating on it,
00:22:47you don't understand it.
00:22:49So, this is what I sound like without it.
00:22:53And this is what I sound like with it.
00:22:59It's just a bit of thickness, a bit of tone.
00:23:01And, yeah, it's still me.
00:23:03You still got to sing good.
00:23:05For the people that think Auto-Tune is cheating,
00:23:07it's not.
00:23:09It's part of my artistry.
00:23:11You've got a lot to prove here.
00:23:13You need the performance factor.
00:23:15For Transformation Week,
00:23:17you're going to see a huge upgrade.
00:23:19But you have to practice that
00:23:21with this up here.
00:23:23I'm just going to have to double what everyone else
00:23:25says performance-wise, vocal-wise.
00:23:27I'm just here to prove that I deserve to be here, you know?
00:23:33From Rush Hour to Rockstar,
00:23:35this traffic controller
00:23:37is dripping with VIP energy.
00:23:39Will this controversial Auto-Tuning
00:23:41hit the right notes
00:23:43for a place in the top 12?
00:23:45From Brisbane, Queensland,
00:23:47make some noise for Bonnie!
00:23:53That's sad, man.
00:23:55Yeah, Bonnie!
00:24:07She's so soft in this place
00:24:09And she shines
00:24:11just like a star
00:24:13And I swear
00:24:15I know her face
00:24:17Telling me that she
00:24:19wants to hold
00:24:23To control
00:24:27Come closer
00:24:31Come closer
00:24:33Now jump, jump
00:24:35I just can't pull myself
00:24:37away
00:24:39Under her spell I can't break
00:24:41I just can't stop
00:24:43I just can't stop
00:24:45I just can't stop
00:24:47I just can't stop
00:24:49I just can't stop
00:24:51I can feel her
00:24:53on my skin
00:24:55I can taste her
00:24:57on my
00:24:59She's as sweet as
00:25:01tasteless ants
00:25:03The more I get
00:25:05The more I want me
00:25:07She wants to
00:25:09hold me
00:25:11She said
00:25:13Come closer
00:25:15Come closer
00:25:17Come closer
00:25:19Everybody jump, jump
00:25:21And I just can't bring myself
00:25:23away
00:25:25Under her spell I can't break
00:25:27I just can't stop
00:25:29I just can't stop
00:25:31I just can't stop
00:25:33I just can't stop
00:25:35And I just can't bring
00:25:37myself to know it
00:25:39But I don't want to
00:25:41escape
00:25:43I just can't
00:25:45I just can't
00:25:47I just can't
00:25:49Come closer
00:25:51Come closer
00:25:53Come closer
00:26:01Thank you
00:26:19Hey Bonnie, Hey, how you doing Marsha
00:26:21I'm alright, how you doing? I'm Good, Fantastic
00:26:23Good. Hey listen, you know, I think
00:26:25it's so good that in that little
00:26:27piece that introduced you to the
00:26:29audience how important it was that you explain to people what Auto-Tune does
00:26:34for a voice. Yeah. I think because most people are unaware and as much as I hate
00:26:40to say this, Kyle was right.
00:26:44Kyle's never wrong.
00:26:46We nearly lost him.
00:26:48Yeah. You were nearly lost.
00:26:50We back baby. Well I'm gonna say something
00:26:52that I don't say often either. I would like to apologize for, I know, for calling
00:27:01it cheating. I did think you were coming into the audition to try and swindle
00:27:05your way through and I'm also grateful that you got this chance because now I
00:27:10know this is your artistry, this is your sound, this is who you are and that was
00:27:16incredible.
00:27:23Bonnie. What's that? Great look. You always look good but that's great. That's
00:27:30performance attire. I like that. Thank you. Yeah, it was great. What a lot of people
00:27:35didn't realize about that Auto-Tune is that it is really just an instrument.
00:27:40It's your, you're just bending things. It's an actual sound. It's a tool.
00:27:44Exactly. Nothing wrong with that. A lot of great artists have done that on certain
00:27:48songs and you prove that you can sing without that too but I've been to a lot
00:27:53of R&B, rap shows, hip-hop stuff all over the world. Yeah. And usually they are
00:27:59really bad on stage. Like they're great recording artists but sometimes you
00:28:03can't hear anything, everything's a bit lackluster. That was probably one of the
00:28:09best urban artists I've seen live for a very long time.
00:28:17There's a big difference between recording studio and live. If you can
00:28:22pull that off here, you're killing it. Also having fun as well. He was having fun up there.
00:28:27That's like a lot of the time people forget to have fun and that, that, you
00:28:30just born to do this bro. Yeah, the performance level was fantastic and
00:28:35everybody in the audience just, you love him right?
00:28:39Yeah, very nice. Bonnie, you had the whole crowd in the palm of your hands. You ate that.
00:28:51How are you feeling? I'm feeling good. I'm feeling fantastic, you know. Lovely crowd.
00:28:55Like everyone was jumping. I've never seen anybody come on this stage and do
00:29:00that. Even like our pro artists that come out on the stage. That was insane. Your
00:29:05mum, Rebecca, is here tonight. Rebecca, how did it feel watching Bonnie do his
00:29:10thing up on the stage here tonight? He has done a wonderful job. I'm so proud
00:29:16of you Bonnie, congratulations. Thanks man. Hell yeah. We love you!
00:29:25Bonnie, why do you think you belong in the top 12 on Australian Idol? I don't
00:29:32really see myself anywhere else but on stage, you know, and I'm feeling, I'm
00:29:36willing to take it all the way to the top number one. Well, you look really at
00:29:39home up here, right? They love you. Look at this crowd, it's crazy. Okay, well we will find out how much the judges loved it at the end of the show and whether he'll score a spot in the top 12.
00:29:50One more time, give it up for Bonnie!
00:29:55After the break, our gymnast from Perth, John, will take to the Idol stage. He is
00:30:05getting the Idol glow up and just wait until you see who helped him prepare for
00:30:10tonight's performance. It is quite the surprise, you cannot miss it. Australian
00:30:14Idol is back in just a moment.
00:30:24Welcome back to Australian Idol where our judges are deciding who should sing
00:30:34for your votes at next week's top 12 live shows. Last night the judges chose
00:30:39Marshall, Aaliyah, Jake and Jamin as the first four singers into the top 12. Now
00:30:45Marshall, you're up here safe tonight, how are you feeling about performing next
00:30:48week at the live shows? I'm feeling pretty excited, honestly, I'm ready to get
00:30:52to work on the next thing but I'm, honestly, right now I am so calm and I'm
00:30:55having so much fun. There's been some amazing performers tonight and I can't
00:30:59wait to see them all tonight. It's pretty cool to be in the audience, right? I know, it's so fun.
00:31:03Aaliyah, you've got one of the best seats in their house but how are you going
00:31:07sizing up the competition? Any thoughts on the competition at all? I mean the
00:31:12first three, wow you guys, like I'm sweating a little bit over here, I'm not
00:31:17gonna lie to you. Amazing, amazing talent this year. Yes, super talent, we can't
00:31:22wait to see you all. Live TV is gonna be fantastic. Okay, hoping to join these guys
00:31:27is our next performer. He was a champion gymnast who was forced to give it away
00:31:31following a devastating injury but he turned to music and now it's his number
00:31:36one goal. So this week he was given advice from a UK superstar to get him in
00:31:41the zone for tonight's performance. Let's take a look. That was captivating.
00:31:48You've got one of the best voices. You're a real singer. The biggest thing on my
00:31:57transformation list is my vocal performance. This is a time in the
00:32:01competition where I can level that up. The song I'm singing for Top 21 is
00:32:05Impossible by James Arthur. James Arthur was just one of my first artists I
00:32:09started listening to. His range is incredible and he's got 38 million
00:32:13monthly Spotify listeners. So yeah, it's something I look up to.
00:32:18All we had is gone now. Tell them I was happy. Impossible.
00:32:26Hey man, what's up? There's no way. How's it going bro? Bring it in. Nice to meet you.
00:32:35I can't believe you're here right now. Yeah man, I'm here. Have a seat. Wow, I'm shocked.
00:32:41How are you feeling about the song? I chose this song because it's hearing you sing it and I can
00:32:46really feel your emotion. Well that's what's important. I was watching your
00:32:50audition and you've got what it takes. I've been singing it for about 14
00:32:56years and I still can't bloody sing it. It's tough. There's nowhere to breathe.
00:33:01Well you might be able to. You're an athlete, aren't you? Yeah, I was a gymnast in the past.
00:33:06You've got the lung capacity. This is literally an impossible song to sing.
00:33:11Impossible. Impossible. Impossible. Impossible.
00:33:21I feel like you're pitch-wavered. I agree, I agree. James told me it was
00:33:28impossible and yeah, it's actually quite hard to get that breath in.
00:33:37It's pretty overwhelming. So it's tough, you know.
00:33:46My dreams of becoming a professional athlete was cut short. I don't want that
00:33:50to happen to music. It's the only thing I really want to do.
00:33:55I'm just in so much uncertainty at the moment, you know. So, you know, all I can do
00:34:02is just put a good show on.
00:34:09He's dressed to impress and totally crushing his fresh new style. With words
00:34:14of wisdom from UK superstar James Arthur, he's singing Impossible, which went five
00:34:19times platinum in Australia. From Perth, it's our 19-year-old gymnast, John.
00:34:35I remember years ago someone told me I should take caution when it comes to love.
00:34:44I did. Yeah, you were strong and I was not. My illusion, my mistake. I was careless. I forgot.
00:34:55I did. And now, when all is done, there is nothing to say. You have gone into
00:35:03effortlessly. You have won. You can go ahead and tell them. Tell them all I know now.
00:35:10Shout it from the rooftops. Write it on the skyline. All we had is gone now. Tell them I was happy
00:35:21and my heart is broken. Yeah, all my scars are open. Yeah, tell them what I hoped would be
00:35:30impossible. Impossible. Impossible. Impossible.
00:35:42Well, I remember years ago someone told me I should take caution when it comes to love. I did.
00:35:55Tell them all I know now. Shout it from the rooftops. Write it on the skyline.
00:36:05Tell them what I hoped would be impossible. Impossible. Impossible. Impossible. Impossible. Impossible. Impossible.
00:36:20Impossible, impossible, impossible
00:36:46John, how are ya?
00:36:49I'm good Kyle, how are you?
00:36:50Very great, I'm great, that was excellent
00:36:52I loved when you were just chillin' there in the studio
00:36:55and Jay Martha goes, what up?
00:36:57And you were just panicked, I loved it
00:36:59You looked like you were gonna cry
00:37:01Yeah, I mean if you see an idol you're like, yo!
00:37:05Man, the girls down here, they were squealing and carrying on
00:37:09like, I thought there was mice plague at one stage
00:37:13I love you guys, you guys are awesome
00:37:15You look great, very marketable young man, really great voice
00:37:19You seem really comfortable on stage, which is what I was really looking at today
00:37:23I'm glad you got into it a little bit more, you felt a bit more comfortable
00:37:27halfway through towards the end
00:37:29and that's the artist that I want to see every week
00:37:32if you're lucky enough to get through
00:37:34But yeah, I'd bet money on you, you're a solid little thing, I like that
00:37:37Thank you Kyle, I appreciate you, thanks
00:37:39Thank you, that means heaps
00:37:42John, a few things
00:37:45You got more comfortable as you performed
00:37:49Everything's a stage, okay?
00:37:52As in a performance stage
00:37:54You know how to perform, work those girls
00:37:57Because they want to know you, right?
00:38:00Ladies? Yes?
00:38:03Alright
00:38:04I'm singing
00:38:05Yeah, I mean, you know, work with what you've got
00:38:09Work with what you've got, okay?
00:38:11And you know performance because you are an athlete, right?
00:38:15So just work it
00:38:17But I think that was great and your top notes were very impressive
00:38:20Well done darling
00:38:21Thank you master, thank you
00:38:26John
00:38:30I'm going to disagree, I don't think that was your best performance
00:38:35And it's, you know, I can see
00:38:39I could sort of see your mind wasn't really there
00:38:42It was like nerves 100%
00:38:45And you were trying to work the crowd straight off the bat
00:38:47Instead of just getting centred and getting yourself ready to perform
00:38:51Which I just think you just need to do, like, moving forward
00:38:56But everyone talks about you, okay?
00:39:00Like every now and then you get someone who's like
00:39:04John the gymnast
00:39:06He looks, his eyes, his smile, his demeanour, his character
00:39:10People really are connecting with you
00:39:13But I disagree, that wasn't excellent
00:39:16But the thing is
00:39:18I, how do I say it?
00:39:21I believe in you that much
00:39:24That I want to give you something
00:39:29To make sure that you don't go anywhere
00:39:36John I would like to give you
00:39:41My fast pass
00:39:51John!
00:39:54Give me a hug
00:39:57Oh my gosh, your little heart
00:40:00Oh his heart is racing, are you okay?
00:40:04Are you okay?
00:40:06Yeah that just means so much
00:40:08John, first of the night to receive a fast pass
00:40:12How amazing does that feel?
00:40:15It's amazing
00:40:17It's too emotional to get the fast pass
00:40:19No, no
00:40:20It's beautiful
00:40:22I appreciate it
00:40:23The belief in Amy is just so much
00:40:27And you seeing something in me
00:40:29And you wanting me to stay here
00:40:31And you can see something in me
00:40:32I appreciate it
00:40:33I just want to say though
00:40:34I'm really sorry to shit on that
00:40:36But it was, you are better than that
00:40:38And we all know you are
00:40:39So come back and show us that
00:40:41She gave it to you to save you, really
00:40:45Thank you Amy
00:40:47Wow, wow, wow
00:40:50What?
00:40:51Okay, another wow thing
00:40:52Can we just not gloss over this?
00:40:54UK superstar James Arthur, your idol
00:40:56Hello
00:40:57We all love him, he would be so proud of that performance
00:40:59He would be, he would be
00:41:00James' song Celebrate is out now
00:41:02And it's got even bigger meaning for you tonight
00:41:06Does it not?
00:41:07Stream it guys, stream it
00:41:08You know it, you know it
00:41:09Now John, your Nana Jan
00:41:11Where is she?
00:41:12Where's Nana Jan?
00:41:13There she is
00:41:14She's always dreamed of being on TV
00:41:16And she's here tonight from Perth
00:41:19Look at her standing up, owning that moment
00:41:21Hello Nana Jan, are you proud of John?
00:41:24I'm so proud, John
00:41:26Congratulations
00:41:28Thanks Amy, thanks judges
00:41:30Thanks Amy?
00:41:31Did you not hear what she said?
00:41:34Thanks Amy, thanks judges
00:41:35Congratulations John
00:41:36Thank you Nana, great to see you
00:41:38Well done
00:41:40Beautiful
00:41:41Okay, well we can't wait to see you perform again live next week
00:41:44John, head on over to the lounge
00:41:46And celebrate with the other singers
00:41:48Australia
00:41:49First singer from tonight's show
00:41:51Into your Top 12
00:41:52It's John
00:41:55Okay, we're over the halfway mark now
00:41:57We've got four singers that have performed
00:41:59There's three still to go
00:42:01Coming up, it's Gold Coast teen Azela
00:42:04And the energetic Magida
00:42:06But next, he's the basketball mascot
00:42:08That brings the hip hop dance moves
00:42:10To the Idol stage
00:42:12Tonight, Dinley is stepping up his game
00:42:14For a place in the Top 12
00:42:16Idols Transformation Week continues
00:42:19After the break
00:42:31Welcome back to Australian Idol Transformation Week
00:42:34Where singers become superstars
00:42:36Up next is our teen mascot
00:42:38And hip hop teacher, Dinley
00:42:40I'm up here with his cheer squad tonight
00:42:42How are you all doing?
00:42:46In amongst here include some of his dance students
00:42:49And his teen mascot as well
00:42:51Hey Theo, do you have any words for Dinley tonight?
00:42:54Um, go out there, have fun
00:42:57You're gonna do well, no matter how well you do
00:43:00Just have fun
00:43:03And you're gonna do this
00:43:05Do you think he's gonna be the next Australian Idol?
00:43:07Probably
00:43:08Alright, alright
00:43:10Theo's sitting comfortably here
00:43:11But this crew, I'll tell you what
00:43:12They're anxiously waiting to see
00:43:14What his transformation is like tonight
00:43:16So let's not keep these guys waiting any longer
00:43:18Make some noise
00:43:20From Sydney, it's Dinley
00:43:2310 out of 10 performance
00:43:25You've got something
00:43:26You are perfect for the pop world
00:43:29Hey team
00:43:31We made Top 21 for Australian Idol
00:43:35To be here on a stage
00:43:37Like Australian Idol
00:43:39For my singing is
00:43:41A massive privilege
00:43:45I have been a dancer all my life
00:43:48I'm a kids hip hop teacher
00:43:50Being the mascot for the Sydney Kings
00:43:52To be taken seriously as an artist
00:43:54Is a completely different ball game
00:43:56I'm here throwing my all into every performance
00:43:59Hi everybody
00:44:01I will be singing DJ Got Us Fallen In Love Again
00:44:04By Usher
00:44:07I've always looked up to Usher
00:44:09His dancing, his singing
00:44:11It's like magic when he gets on that stage
00:44:13And that's what I'm going to be bringing
00:44:15We know you can dance
00:44:16Like I feel like you've got your dance down
00:44:18Yep
00:44:19Vocals
00:44:20It just fell flat
00:44:22This is transformation week
00:44:24And the judges want us to step up in every facet
00:44:26The vocals is the one thing they really
00:44:28Pinned down for me
00:44:35Imagine if you had nailed the vocals
00:44:36How good it would have been
00:44:38If I miss those vocals
00:44:40It's make or break
00:44:43Love again
00:44:48That's kind of stressing me out
00:44:49It's a high note
00:44:50And I want to hit it well
00:44:54But I want to show the judges
00:44:56And Australia all that I have
00:44:58To make it to the top 12
00:45:00Would just get me that one step closer
00:45:02To being just like Usher
00:45:05Perform
00:45:06Inspire the kids
00:45:08I want to be that guy
00:45:14Looking slick on the Idol stage tonight
00:45:18With his mascot mates
00:45:20Hoping it's Diddley for the winly
00:45:22Singing one of the biggest hits of R&B legend Usher
00:45:26Go wild for Diddley
00:45:44Yeah man
00:45:46So we back in the club
00:45:48Our body rocking from side to side
00:45:51Side to side
00:45:54Thank god the week is done
00:45:56I feel like a zombie gone
00:45:58Back to life
00:46:00Back to life
00:46:02Hands up
00:46:03Yeah suddenly
00:46:05We all got our hands up
00:46:08No control of my body
00:46:10Ain't I seen you before
00:46:12I think I remember those eyes, eyes, eyes
00:46:16Cause baby tonight
00:46:19DJ got us falling in love again
00:46:24And baby tonight
00:46:27DJ got us falling in love again
00:46:32Let me break it down for you
00:46:43Put your hands up
00:46:45Come on
00:46:47Baby tonight
00:46:50DJ got us falling in love again
00:46:55And baby tonight
00:46:58DJ got us falling in love again
00:47:02Everybody
00:47:04Dance, dance like it's the last, last night of your life
00:47:10Gon' get you high
00:47:12Baby tonight
00:47:15DJ got us falling
00:47:17DJ got us falling in love again
00:47:39You can breathe now
00:47:42That's a lot of breath
00:47:43That's a lot that you're doing up there man
00:47:45How'd you feel?
00:47:47I feel amazing
00:47:48This crowd's amazing tonight
00:47:49I feel like we brought the party
00:47:51We brought the party tonight
00:47:53That's why we're here
00:47:54To have a good time
00:47:58You know
00:48:00Usher happens to be
00:48:02Probably one of my top four performers in the world
00:48:06And it ain't easy honey to sing and dance
00:48:09As you know, right?
00:48:10It's just not easy
00:48:12I think you did a very
00:48:14A sterling performance
00:48:16I heard notes that you had problems with
00:48:19I'll be very honest, right?
00:48:22And I'll just say I think you did a very good job
00:48:25Okay?
00:48:26Well done, didn't you?
00:48:28Thank you very much, Marsha
00:48:29You're welcome
00:48:32Finley, I think you are
00:48:34You, no doubt
00:48:35You're a born entertainer, right?
00:48:37That's what you're meant to do
00:48:39And you look great doing it
00:48:42But I think you're up against it right now
00:48:45Just because
00:48:46We're at a level where
00:48:49You kind of need to showcase
00:48:51Other sides as well
00:48:52Like even Usher has his moments of
00:48:54Oh wow, now I'm really feeling it
00:48:56But all I've seen are backflips
00:48:58And you can do this
00:49:00You have got a voice in there
00:49:01But I agree with Marsha
00:49:02It got really hard then to hear
00:49:05Some vocals and we need to believe
00:49:07That you're going to show up in a vocal booth
00:49:09And show up on a record
00:49:10As well as hype up a crowd
00:49:12We know you can do that
00:49:14You hyped us up
00:49:15Just three of us in your audition
00:49:17So that's sold
00:49:18But I'm still waiting for
00:49:20Just that other moment of stillness
00:49:23You know?
00:49:24But again
00:49:26You know what you're doing up there
00:49:27Well done on that performance
00:49:29Thank you
00:49:30Thank you very much
00:49:33Okay
00:49:35Listen
00:49:37We've always liked you
00:49:39There's no doubt you are a Mr. Entertainment
00:49:41You can hold the stage
00:49:42You're a hype man
00:49:43You've got all that stuff
00:49:44That's what you do for a living
00:49:45So I'm not surprised that you're good at that
00:49:48But I wouldn't be able to commercialise that act
00:49:52To me that is a live theatre stage
00:49:56Everyone's in the audience
00:49:57You're doing some pantomime
00:49:59That's where you're at
00:50:00I want you to get out of that
00:50:02But if you can't get out of the
00:50:04If you can't get out of the tap dancing
00:50:06Show tunesy type
00:50:08Sorry
00:50:11You can dance all you want
00:50:13You just don't have it
00:50:14You just don't have the ability
00:50:16To punch the vocal and the dance
00:50:18Unfortunately
00:50:19Stick to your lane
00:50:20I'm gonna put an end to this
00:50:22Guys
00:50:23You know how to hype up a crowd
00:50:25We all know that
00:50:26Did you guys love his performance?
00:50:28Thank you all
00:50:31I know you put a lot of effort
00:50:33Into this performance
00:50:35How do you feel that went?
00:50:37I know there was mixed comments from the judges
00:50:39But how did you feel it went?
00:50:41Look, I've had a great time on this stage
00:50:43Performing for all of these people
00:50:45I hope that I get the chance to do that
00:50:47Again and again and again
00:50:49Everyone is totally entitled to their opinion
00:50:51And I'm taking it on board
00:50:52If I get the chance to come back
00:50:54I'll hopefully be able to showcase
00:50:55A little bit of my stillness
00:50:57I've wanted to bring the energy
00:50:58I've wanted to bring something different
00:51:00So thank you for allowing me to do that anyway
00:51:02And I'll take it all on board
00:51:05Thank you
00:51:06Dimly
00:51:07How much do you want that opportunity
00:51:09To, yeah, show some stillness
00:51:11If you get through to the top 12?
00:51:14To be in the top 12 would be
00:51:15A dream come true
00:51:16We're all here chasing something
00:51:18And I'm chasing something larger than
00:51:20Than myself at the moment
00:51:22So I hope that these guys
00:51:25Kyle just said that's not hard
00:51:27You can hear me?
00:51:28Yes, apparently
00:51:29Oh, I didn't realise you could hear me
00:51:30I thought I was just mumbling behind your back
00:51:32Oh, I appreciate that
00:51:33No, right to his face
00:51:34Right to his face
00:51:35And in his ears
00:51:36Wow
00:51:37I've been doing this for a long time
00:51:38Never knew that
00:51:39Thanks for the heads up
00:51:40Maybe you're not such a bad guy after all
00:51:42Can we go to a nap break?
00:51:43Dimly, I love that
00:51:45But we're going to have to wait
00:51:46For the judges' decision to know
00:51:48If all of those rehearsals paid off
00:51:50And if we're going to see you again
00:51:51Next week in the top 12 Australia
00:51:53Please thank Dimly
00:51:57Good job, buddy
00:52:01With limited spots in the top 12 available
00:52:03Our next performer knows it's all or nothing
00:52:07She is the Gold Coast teenager
00:52:09Who is levelling up her sound and style
00:52:11For a place in the top 12
00:52:13Izella's must-see makeover and performance is next
00:52:17Transformation Week continues after the break
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00:52:34You're back on Idol
00:52:35Where makeovers and high stakes collide
00:52:38Our top 21 are levelling up
00:52:40But only 12 will make it through
00:52:42Our next singer is our Gold Coast teenager
00:52:45And she's taking on a massive song
00:52:48This is 18-year-old Izella
00:52:54Very refreshing
00:52:55It was compelling to watch
00:52:57A real-life superstar
00:53:01Come along with me for my top 21 rehearsals
00:53:04So first I make my bed, put my teddy on there
00:53:06Eat some food
00:53:07Then I do some vocal warm-ups
00:53:09What else? Oh, nebulise, yes
00:53:11I don't know why I'm dancing, but I dance
00:53:13There's me leaving the hotel
00:53:14I did that myself
00:53:16Okay, guys, walk down the stairs with me
00:53:20Oh, dude, this is so cool
00:53:22Normally I'm in Burleigh at the beach with my friends
00:53:25But now I'm here, top 21
00:53:30It's Transformation Week, so I hope that I can
00:53:33Transform into the artist that I've always wanted to be
00:53:36Oh, my God, just so exciting and crazy
00:53:38What is this?
00:53:40Oh, my God, look at all of these
00:53:44I love this, I love this
00:53:46Guys, what if they put me in?
00:53:47I don't care, I'll love it either way
00:53:49This is so cool
00:53:52Oh, my God
00:53:57Hi, guys
00:53:59For the top 21, I will be singing
00:54:01Dust Till Dawn by Zayn and Sia
00:54:05This song is a duet, it's got two voices in it
00:54:08And I'm just doing it as a solo
00:54:10So I just hope I can impress the judges with that
00:54:13One last thing
00:54:14Yes
00:54:15Open your eyes
00:54:16Open your freaking eyes
00:54:17Okay
00:54:18There was a lot of closed eyes
00:54:19Even when you were walking around
00:54:20Okay
00:54:21Like, I'm in the moment
00:54:22My biggest fear is my nerves could
00:54:23Maybe get in the way of my performance
00:54:26Will I perform this well enough?
00:54:27Will I pull it off?
00:54:28Will my own take on the song be good enough?
00:54:30So there's always those worries
00:54:32But I just have to try
00:54:34Push through
00:54:35If I don't, then, you know, this could be
00:54:37The end of my idol journey
00:54:39And that's, you know, what's scary to think about
00:54:42Styling up
00:54:49Styling up to look every bit the popstar tonight
00:54:52She's taking on both parts of this power ballad duet
00:54:56Backing her all the way are her support squad
00:54:58Led by her mum, Kneela
00:55:00From the Gold Coast
00:55:02It's 18 year old, Eyesella
00:55:12I'm not trying to be indie, I'm not trying to be cool
00:55:17Just trying to be in this, tell me are you too?
00:55:22Can you feel where the wind is? Can you feel it through?
00:55:28All of the windows inside this room
00:55:34Cause I wanna touch you baby and I wanna feel you too
00:55:39I wanna see the sunrise and your sins just me and you
00:55:45Light it up, on the run
00:55:50Let's make love tonight
00:55:56But you'll never be alone
00:55:59I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:56:02I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:56:05And baby I'm right here
00:56:07I'll hold you when things go wrong
00:56:10I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:56:12I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:56:15And baby I'm right here
00:56:19And shall I drop it?
00:56:21So do your sin
00:56:23We would roll down the rapids
00:56:26To find a way back from this
00:56:29Can you feel where the wind is?
00:56:32Can you feel it through?
00:56:35And all of the windows inside this room
00:56:45I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:56:47I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:56:50And baby I'm right here
00:56:53I'll hold you when things go wrong
00:56:55I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:56:58I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:57:01And baby I'm right here
00:57:09I'll be with you from dusk to dawn
00:57:12And baby I'm right here
00:57:32IZELLA!
00:57:35Oh, whoa, okay.
00:57:37I was completely thrown because we were watching your little video package before this
00:57:43and I went, oh my god, she's the cutest little button
00:57:46and then you came out and you were just like this old soul of just beauty
00:57:52and you were so confident and your voice was just, I don't know
00:57:57I just like didn't even think about your age or
00:58:00Thank you so much, oh thank you
00:58:03I mean, how old are you again?
00:58:0618, I just turned 18!
00:58:07You're 18, like I'll be terrified of you in another few years
00:58:12Like you are just so, yeah, that was really captivating
00:58:16You've made the night even harder than what it already is
00:58:19Damn, well done
00:58:21Thank you so much
00:58:23Thank you
00:58:28Izella, you truly have what I consider a gift
00:58:33Your voice is compelling and it just soared in this room, you know what I mean?
00:58:39Yeah, I've really, really liked all that you've brought to Australian Idol
00:58:44I think you're outstanding, my dear
00:58:47Thank you so much
00:58:48No matter what happens, okay, no matter
00:58:51This is, I believe this is what you're gonna do
00:58:54because you're just such a fine singer
00:58:57and there's nothing nicer than listening for a singer to listen to another singer
00:59:02Well done, sweetie
00:59:03Thank you so, so much
00:59:04Thank you
00:59:08Yeah, definitely one of, if not the best voice in the contest
00:59:13but this is my problem, right?
00:59:15Yes, it's definitely very good
00:59:17Very good, there is no doubt
00:59:19And every time I see you, I'm reminded how good you are
00:59:22because I always forget, every time I'm like, who's this?
00:59:25Oh, no
00:59:26Who's this?
00:59:28But then I've got a lot of other things going on
00:59:30I'm not as focused as maybe I should be
00:59:32but then I remember real quick
00:59:34Oh, it's the girl with the monster voice
00:59:36Yeah
00:59:38Also, being a singer, this is, now the singers might have a problem with this
00:59:42but I'm telling you, this is the deal
00:59:44Singers always choose songs that mainly only other singers like
00:59:49and everyone else is like, oh, whatever
00:59:51That was great
00:59:52It's not like the best song in the world, that
00:59:54Yeah
00:59:55But you did a great job of it
00:59:56Oh, thank you
00:59:57But just remember you're singing to an audience
00:59:58Yeah
00:59:59You're not here to entertain other singers
01:00:01so they all think you're so great
01:00:02Yeah
01:00:03Because you're already good
01:00:04but you've got to be memorable
01:00:06Okay, noted
01:00:07Every time we see you, I want to look forward to you
01:00:10Okay, thank you so much
01:00:11Good luck, good luck
01:00:12Thank you
01:00:13Thanks
01:00:17Monster voice
01:00:18Do you love that?
01:00:19That's crazy
01:00:20Oh, man
01:00:21Monster voice
01:00:22Izella, how did it feel to perform for this gigantic crowd?
01:00:26Dude, it's amazing
01:00:28I love it all
01:00:29It's just living my dream already
01:00:31and I'm just having fun every day
01:00:32I'm grateful
01:00:33and, oh, man
01:00:34Thank you, guys
01:00:35Everyone, thank you
01:00:38Izella, a place in the top 12 is so close
01:00:41You can taste it
01:00:42How hungry are you to stay in the competition?
01:00:45Oh, I mean, that would be absolutely insane
01:00:48to be in top 12
01:00:49That, you know, a dream come true
01:00:51That would be crazy
01:00:52I would love to, but, you know, we'll see what happens
01:00:54because these guys are absolutely phenomenal
01:00:57But, yeah, so close
01:00:59So close
01:01:00But you are phenomenal as well
01:01:01Thank you so much
01:01:02Never forget that
01:01:03You're amazing
01:01:04Hopefully, the judges loved it enough to keep her here
01:01:07Let's hear it one more time for Izella
01:01:11Amy
01:01:17Okay, only four singers from tonight will make it through to the top 12
01:01:21but there's already one of the spots has gone to John
01:01:24when he received Amy's fast pass
01:01:26and scored an express ticket to next week's Lives
01:01:30After the break, it's our R&B hip-hop singer
01:01:33who lights up the stage every time she performs
01:01:36Magida's exciting transformation is revealed in just moments
01:01:40Idol Transformation Week continues after the break
01:01:43Don't go anywhere
01:01:57It's Transformation Week on Idol
01:01:59and every one of tonight's singers are desperate to get their hands on a top 12 spot
01:02:05Sydney artist Magida is next
01:02:08and her charisma captivated the judges
01:02:11from the very first time they met her
01:02:14She has been living and breathing her song all week
01:02:18to slay her performance
01:02:20Take a look how she prepared
01:02:23I love the cheekiness
01:02:25You are an unbelievable artist
01:02:27Hell yeah
01:02:30Like a drum and it's coming your way
01:02:36Top 21 I'm singing Super Bass by Nicki Minaj
01:02:43Get in the guy
01:02:45I gotta get these lyrics girl
01:02:47Right now what's going through my mind
01:02:49is trying to memorize
01:02:52like completely memorize the lyrics
01:02:55because I've messed up quite a few times
01:02:59Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
01:03:05What's going on?
01:03:08I think it's safe to say
01:03:10if I forget the lyrics
01:03:11the competition might be over for me
01:03:13Top 30 I think was horrendous for me
01:03:16It was, it was...
01:03:17Oh my god it was horrible
01:03:18I was really, really embarrassed
01:03:20Okay, yeah
01:03:21So you have something to prove
01:03:22Yes, I got a lot to prove girl
01:03:24I got a lot to prove
01:03:25I think Astraya's looking at me like
01:03:26Girl, what is you doing here?
01:03:29It's gonna be very loud
01:03:31and lots of people and lots of screaming
01:03:33I gotta prove myself
01:03:34I got a lot of work to do
01:03:38Being in this experience is a dream come true
01:03:42I get to do all the things
01:03:46that I daydream about
01:03:48Getting costume fittings
01:03:50What is this?
01:03:55No, I love a print
01:03:57Like biddy biddy bum bum
01:03:59It is transformation week
01:04:01I got the clothes to look the part
01:04:03Now I just have to focus on those lyrics
01:04:06If I mess this up
01:04:07it's really just gonna be embarrassing
01:04:08because it's like
01:04:09Girl, you know this song
01:04:11You've been listening to it since you were like 10
01:04:13You got this
01:04:15I don't have any more chances
01:04:16Let's carry
01:04:22Serving serious glam
01:04:24Serving serious glam
01:04:25and ready to stake her claim in the top 12
01:04:27Taking on Super Bass by Nicki Minaj
01:04:29that's had billions of streams
01:04:31Representing Sydney
01:04:33with her proud family cheering her on
01:04:35This is Magida
01:04:48This one is for the boys with the movement system
01:04:50Top down AC with the cooling system
01:04:52When they come up in the club
01:04:53they be blazing up
01:04:54Got stacks on deck
01:04:55like it's safe enough
01:04:56And he kill, he real
01:04:57he might got a deal
01:04:58Pop bottles and he got the right kind of bill
01:05:00Cold, dope, myself
01:05:01He always in the air
01:05:02but he never fly
01:05:03Coach, here
01:05:04He a drip drip trailer auto shield
01:05:05Wanna make a grip
01:05:06guess I'm on a limb
01:05:07That's the kind of dude
01:05:08I was thinking about
01:05:09And yes, she gets slapped
01:05:10if you look at her
01:05:11I said, excuse me
01:05:12you're a hell of a guy
01:05:13I mean, mama, my, my
01:05:14you're like pelican fly
01:05:15You mean, so shy
01:05:16and I'm loving your tie
01:05:17Like sugars in the sky
01:05:18with a thorn in her side
01:05:19Yes, I did
01:05:20Yes, I did
01:05:21Yes, I did
01:05:22Please tell me who the F I is
01:05:23I am a G-M-O
01:05:24I make them dudes up
01:05:25Back who's up
01:05:26and chop the deuce up
01:05:27Cold feet are running away
01:05:28Feet are like a truck
01:05:29and it's coming your way
01:05:30Can't you hear that
01:05:31Boom, ba-doom, boom
01:05:32Boom, ba-doom, boom, bae
01:05:33Boom, ba-doom, boom
01:05:34Boom, ba-doom, boom, bae
01:05:35I need you in my life
01:05:36You need to stay
01:05:37No, no, no, no, no
01:05:38I know you'll stay
01:05:39But I need you in my life
01:05:40You need to stay
01:05:41I need you in my life
01:05:42You need to stay
01:05:43I need you in my life
01:05:44You need to stay
01:05:45I need you in my life
01:05:46You need to stay
01:05:47I need you in my life
01:05:48I need you in my life
01:05:49You need to stay
01:05:50I need you in my life
01:05:51You need to stay
01:05:52I need you in my life
01:05:53You need to stay
01:05:54I need you in my life
01:05:55You need to stay
01:05:56I need you in my life
01:05:57You need to stay
01:05:58I need you in my life
01:05:59You need to stay
01:06:00I need you in my life
01:06:01You need to stay
01:06:02I need you in my life
01:06:03You need to stay
01:06:04I need you in my life
01:06:05You need to stay
01:06:06I need you in my life
01:06:07You need to stay
01:06:08I need you in my life
01:06:09You need to stay
01:06:10I need you in my life
01:06:11You need to stay
01:06:12I need you in my life
01:06:13You need to stay
01:06:14I need you in my life
01:06:15You need to stay
01:06:16I need you in my life
01:06:17You need to stay
01:06:18I need you in my life
01:06:19You need to stay
01:06:20I need you in my life
01:06:21You need to stay
01:06:22I need you in my life
01:06:23You need to stay
01:06:24I need you in my life
01:06:25You need to stay
01:06:26I need you in my life
01:06:27You need to stay
01:06:28I need you in my life
01:06:29You need to stay
01:06:30I need you in my life
01:06:31You need to stay
01:06:32I need you in my life
01:06:33You need to stay
01:06:34I need you in my life
01:06:35You need to stay
01:06:36I need you in my life
01:06:37You need to stay
01:06:38I need you in my life
01:06:39You need to stay
01:06:40I need you in my life
01:06:41You need to stay
01:06:42I need you in my life
01:06:43You need to stay
01:06:44I need you in my life
01:06:45You need to stay
01:06:47Magida you finished the song
01:06:50I did Kyle, just for you
01:06:52And you only dropped out the words that aren't allowed to be broadcasted at this time of the night
01:06:56Yes, thankfully
01:06:57Very impressive
01:06:58Hey it's nice to see you not be disappointed at the end of something
01:07:03Because you know I can imagine you would've been very disappointed those other times we fluffed up or forgot the lyrics
01:07:08Very, and it was so embarrassing doing it in front of your three
01:07:11I can imagine, but I think you redeemed yourself tonight
01:07:13without a doubt, great rapping, great energy.
01:07:16You strutted around there like you were queen of the night.
01:07:20I liked it.
01:07:21You were the queen.
01:07:22I liked it.
01:07:22But I'm just worried, like I want to see that every time
01:07:26because once we get through to the top 12,
01:07:29every single night you live and die by your performance.
01:07:32So you've shown us one.
01:07:34I end an audition, two.
01:07:37Yeah, you were great, you know, you're so cheeky, you know,
01:07:40and that's what we really liked about you, you know,
01:07:42like and I think that's just part
01:07:44of being a performer, you're just yourself.
01:07:46And for that, I really commend you.
01:07:49You know, I want to say and thank you, girlfriend,
01:07:51for remembering the lyrics.
01:07:52I so appreciate it, all right?
01:07:55Finally, not only did you remember the lyrics,
01:08:03like what Carl said, it's really hard to remember
01:08:06to not say certain words when you're singing them.
01:08:09So the fact that you were able to do that, you've just gone
01:08:12from one extreme to the other.
01:08:13It's just, it's crazy.
01:08:15That was so much fun, great song choice.
01:08:18I could tell that you were just confident and loved it up there.
01:08:21I love that.
01:08:23I love that.
01:08:27Magida.
01:08:30Ricky.
01:08:30You didn't just show up, you arrived, girlfriend.
01:08:34Don't hide them now.
01:08:36How do you think that went?
01:08:39Are you happy?
01:08:40I feel just amazing.
01:08:42I didn't forget the lyrics like you said, Kyle.
01:08:44Very good.
01:08:44I couldn't disrespect you again, Marsha.
01:08:46I had to make sure to pull up.
01:08:48Properly.
01:08:49I didn't need her to read me again.
01:08:50Oh, no. But I just, I feel good, you know.
01:08:53I'm here for the people.
01:08:54I'm up against some amazing people.
01:08:56Give it up for the other contestants.
01:08:58You're going to steal my job in a second.
01:09:03This is sick.
01:09:04Magida, what has been your favourite part of Transformation Week?
01:09:06You look amazing.
01:09:08You know, I got some new clothes.
01:09:09I got my hair just done.
01:09:11I got my make-up done.
01:09:14Y'all like the make-up?
01:09:15I love you so much.
01:09:19In just moments, we are going to find out who the judges choose to be in the top 12.
01:09:23Hopefully, Magida did enough to get there.
01:09:26What do you think?
01:09:26Make some noise for Magida.
01:09:28Good job.
01:09:31How's the energy?
01:09:33We should do that.
01:09:34Huge. We have seen all of the performances.
01:09:37And now, it is time for our judges to make the gruelling decision on who will go
01:09:42through to the top 12 and who will be leaving us.
01:09:45Yes. Earlier, John was given a fast pass by Amy,
01:09:49which sent him straight into next week's top 12 live shows.
01:09:53That leaves six singers from tonight's show vying for just three spots.
01:09:59Kyle, Marsha, and Amy still have to make the final decision
01:10:02about who has earned a coveted place in the top 12.
01:10:06This is going to be super tense.
01:10:08The judges' decision will be final and will be revealed right after this.
01:10:13So, keep it locked in on Idol.
01:10:15You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2025.
01:10:31They'll join the ranks of Idol legends before them, win a life-changing $100,000,
01:10:38hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards, TikTok Awards, and the TV Week Logie Awards.
01:10:45Plus, score a recording studio package at Hive Sound Studios.
01:10:55What an awesome prize there.
01:10:58I remember my first ARIAs.
01:11:00It's Aussie Music's Night of Nights.
01:11:02And it's so good to think that our winner will represent Idol there later this year.
01:11:07How exciting.
01:11:07Certainly will.
01:11:08Isn't that amazing?
01:11:08Okay. All of our singers have performed.
01:11:11And it's time for the judges to make the call on who goes
01:11:14through to next week's massive top 12 live shows.
01:11:18Last night, the judges chose Marshall, Aaliyah, Jake,
01:11:23and Jamin as the first four singers to make the cut.
01:11:27And earlier, Amy used her fast pass on John,
01:11:30which shot him directly into the top 12.
01:11:32Congratulations, John.
01:11:34That means right now, there are just three spots left tonight.
01:11:41Amy, you've had some time to make up your mind.
01:11:44Were you and the other judges aligned tonight?
01:11:47Oh, man.
01:11:47Tonight, it was very, very tough.
01:11:50Ultimately, we were aligned, but it didn't mean that it was easy.
01:11:55All right.
01:11:56Well, the judges have deliberated.
01:11:58And it's time for them to reveal their verdict.
01:12:04Marsha, who joins John to go through to the top 12?
01:12:11You know, we sit up here, and we look at you.
01:12:15We listen to you.
01:12:16This is not easy.
01:12:18Please know that.
01:12:20Regardless of what happens tonight, my heart's with you guys, okay?
01:12:25Regardless, you need to know that.
01:12:30And I'll never think about you again if you go home.
01:12:33Just to even up the scales here.
01:12:38You see what I'm working with here?
01:12:40So anyway, look, I want to say, it's about your performance, as you guys all know.
01:12:48It's about your performance, and it's about we sit here, and we watch what goes
01:12:52on in the audience, and how you resonate with the audience.
01:12:58And the person that I'm putting through is it's you, Emma.
01:13:23Emma. Emma.
01:13:29Congratulations.
01:13:30You have made it into the top 12.
01:13:33How does it feel?
01:13:34She made you wait, didn't she?
01:13:38Amazing.
01:13:39Yeah, the suspense.
01:13:40I love it.
01:13:41I love it.
01:13:42How are you feeling right now?
01:13:43Oh, emotional, honestly.
01:13:44I'm really proud.
01:13:46I feel really honoured to be here, and to be able to perform, do what I love.
01:13:50And yeah, I just can't wait.
01:13:52I'm so grateful.
01:13:52So, thank you so much.
01:13:54Well done.
01:13:54We'll see you perform next week.
01:13:55Go over there and celebrate.
01:13:57Okay, that is one safe, two spots to go.
01:14:04It is a tough decision for the judges tonight.
01:14:07They watched carefully, took it all into account.
01:14:10But unfortunately, not everyone can go through.
01:14:13So, Kyle, who is the next judge's pick?
01:14:19The next judge's pick shouldn't be a surprise
01:14:22to anyone that's watched tonight's show.
01:14:25We all loved it.
01:14:26The crowd loved it.
01:14:27I think a few more cold cans need to go in the Esky.
01:14:32Yes, it's our rock girl, Ailish.
01:14:35Yes, girl.
01:14:36Ailish.
01:14:37You're in the top 12.
01:14:38You know what, like she's not only is a fantastic vocalist,
01:14:55even on day one we were blown away.
01:14:57The transformation, the way you've learnt, like tonight you just looked
01:15:01like you've been doing this for the last five years.
01:15:03So, you're going to be a tough cookie to beat.
01:15:06I pity the rest of you.
01:15:07Thank you so much, guys.
01:15:11Ailish, what's going through your pretty little head right now?
01:15:14I'm just so extremely grateful.
01:15:15I didn't even expect anything from the audition.
01:15:18So, to get this far is just so out of my world.
01:15:21Congratulations, Ailish.
01:15:23Make some noise for Ailish, everybody.
01:15:28Let's celebrate.
01:15:30Okay, it is time for the final spot.
01:15:38It's now or never, do or die.
01:15:42They've given everything they have to this competition,
01:15:45but who did the judges choose?
01:15:49Amy, the verdict, please.
01:15:52Why do I always get these ones?
01:15:54Okay. So, this has actually turned out to be tougher than last night,
01:16:02and last night was really, really tough because we had soaring vocals
01:16:12and entertainment and points of difference, and it's just no matter what,
01:16:20everyone just really went for it tonight, which we all appreciate, everyone here.
01:16:25So, we decided on the person who has made the most growth,
01:16:37and the final singer we are sending through to the top 12 is actually Bonnie.
01:16:50Bonnie, you've done it.
01:17:03You've made the top 12 live.
01:17:05Thank you very much.
01:17:07Give it up, everybody, for Bonnie.
01:17:08Let's celebrate for those who are over there.
01:17:13Congratulations to Ailish, Emma, Bonnie, and John.
01:17:18Through to the top 12.
01:17:23Unfortunately, though, this means the Australian Idol journey ends here
01:17:27for Dinley, Majida, and Izella.
01:17:31Dinley, have you enjoyed this ride with us?
01:17:34I've had the most incredible experience, and thank you all for your support and love.
01:17:38It's not the end.
01:17:40It's not the end.
01:17:42Majida, any words for our judges?
01:17:44I've had a blast.
01:17:45Thank you so much.
01:17:46I love you.
01:17:47And Izella, do you promise to keep tracing your dreams beyond this?
01:17:53I promise.
01:17:54Like, what an experience.
01:17:55I'm going to keep going until I make it.
01:17:58Yes. So, represent the GC.
01:18:02Thank you all so much for sharing your incredible talents with us and with Australia.
01:18:08We wish you all the best in whatever comes next.
01:18:10Give it up one last time for Dinley, Majida, and Izella.
01:18:20Well, that is it for round two of Transformation Week.
01:18:24And if you want to stream or download your favourite performances
01:18:26from Australian Idol, you can look them up on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you choose.
01:18:31Tomorrow night, the action continues with a brand new line-up of singers vying for a place
01:18:36at next week's Idol live shows, including our disco dance bartender from Perth, Hannah.
01:18:43From Melbourne, it's our 20-year-old, Karuna William.
01:18:47Sixteen-year-old school student, Gisella.
01:18:51Plus rapper, Mizuki, Bundaberg's country singer, Keely, Chris, and his sister-in-law, Ginger.
01:18:57Who will be the final four singers to round out our top 12?
01:19:02Find out tomorrow night at 7.30pm here on 7 and 7 Plus.
01:19:07Thank you to our sensational judges, Carl Sandilands.
01:19:10Masha Hines.
01:19:12And Amy Shah.
01:19:14Good night, Australia.
01:19:16Good night, Australia.