Another night of big voices and bigger emotions has seen the competition tighten on Monday night, with Australian Idol now down to its Top 6.
As the live shows heat up, viewer votes are proving just as unpredictable as the performances, leaving judges and contestants on edge.
On Monday night’s episode, Charlie Moon and Simela Petridis were eliminated after Australia cast its vote, trimming the Top 8 down to six contenders still in the running for the grand prize.
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The episode opened with a high energy group performance before hosts Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie revealed the bottom four, with Kalani Artis and Kesha Oayda joining Charlie and Simela in the danger zone.
Trè Samuels pictured with Charlie Moon and Simela Petridis on Australian Idol, with the latter two sent home (image – supplied)
A standout moment came earlier in the week when Harlan Goode bypassed the public vote entirely, earning a direct path into the Top 6 after his performance of Queen’s Somebody To Love impressed judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark.
Amy Shark summed up the bittersweet mood of the night, noting the strength of the remaining contestants before adding:
“It’s sad for us. I love watching these guys perform every week, but it’s exciting that they have shown the country what they are capable of.”
Despite strong final performances from all four at risk, including crowd pleasing renditions of classics by Cyndi Lauper, Nelly Furtado and Stevie Wonder, it was Simela and Charlie whose journeys came to an end.
Charlie reflected on his time in the competition, calling it a lifelong dream since watching Guy Sebastian win in 2003, adding:
“This has meant the world to me. I have been dreaming of this since Guy Sebastian won in 2003.”
The night also featured a return performance from former winner Dylan Wright, as the remaining contestants edge closer to a prize that includes $100,000 and a recording package.
Australian Idol continues 7.30 Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th April on Channel 7 and streaming on 7plus.
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