Closing in on its Grand Finale, Australian Idol has officially locked in its Top 3 after a tense live vote on Tuesday night, with emotions running high across the stage.
Harlan Goode, Kalani Artis and Kesha Oayda secured their places in the Grand Finale, as hosts Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie revealed Australia’s verdict, while John Van Beek, Jacinta Gulisano and Trè Samuels saw their Idol journeys come to an end.
The night opened with the Top 6 joining forces for a powerful group performance of Adele’s Set Fire To The Rain, before each contestant took to the stage solo in a bid to win over viewers.
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Standout performances included Harlan’s take on Scared To Be Lonely, Kalani’s rendition of Bruises and Kesha’s spin on Dancing Queen, alongside John’s high energy Jailhouse Rock and Trè’s soulful Ordinary People, as tensions built ahead of the final verdict.
Trè (far left) and Jacinta (far right) take in the moment after the final verdict, farewelling the competition as Australia’s vote sees both fall just short of the Australian Idol Grand Finale (images – Seven)
Jacinta Gulisano reflected on her time in the competition and the personal growth it brought, adding:
“I would often tell my mum I felt like I didn’t have a place in the world, but I finally feel like I have one.”
John Van Beek remained upbeat following his elimination, praising the experience and his fellow contestants, while Trè Samuels shared how much he had grown during his time on the show.
Meanwhile, judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark continued to champion the departing artists, with Amy telling Trè:
“You have got so much ahead of you. It’s not the end, that’s all I want to say.”
The night also featured a special performance from Marcia Hines alongside the cast of her stage show Velvet Inferno, delivering a disco hit that brought the house to its feet.
With the Grand Finale now set, the remaining three will take to the stage once more as they compete for the title, a $100,000 prize and a recording package, alongside a lineup of major Australian music acts set to perform.
Australian Idol’s live Grand Finale continues 7.30 Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th April on Seven and 7plus.
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