Why would you want them choosing someone to go into the finale? I don’t mind the ‘Save’ concept in general but not when half of the remaining contestants are leaving and it’s for the finale. The judges made the right choice to not use it.
Also relieved that they didn’t save Amali. I just don’t get the constant praise that they they give her. She isn’t that great.
I’m hoping for a Josh, Phoebe and Royston finale.
Was flicking past and caught the show three times tonight:
Never a good sign when you can FEEL a show is padding time
I don’t think it will be back next year given that they brought the finale a week earlier than planned. If u have interpreted the articles I’ve read correctly. But that is what happens when you try and cheap out. But it was never going to rate against MAFS they were kidding themselves .
Is it really a week early? I remember seeing this date for the final back when it first began.
Definitely not a week earlier. This date was in their contracts they received last October.
Has been this way the whole time. Instead of worrying about the quality of THEIR show, they were worried about MAFS.
I’m wondering if 7 has dictated the episode lengths and Eureka has had to make do and fill the time?
Idol had its highest ratings this season with 467k
Catching up on the performance show this morning. I agreed with the judges’ decision not to save anyone this week.
Harry’s double shoey (including eating a Tim Tam before drinking ginger beer out of his boot) was just 
Also, there was footage of meet and greet from last week in which fans got to meet the six remaining contestants in person. Was it ever advertised?
It was a spare pair underneath the desk
There was no meet and greet. It was just them walking down the line of people waiting to get into the performance show.
Harry Connick Jr and Jessica Mauboy perform live on Australian Idol
The epic Australian Idol Grand Finale is almost here, and to help ring in the winner on Sunday, 26 March, judge Harry Connick Jr and Australian pop icon Jessica Mauboy will perform live and free exclusively on Channel 7 and 7plus.
A best-selling musician, singer, composer, actor and legendary live performer, Harry is excited to step out from behind the judges’ desk to do what he loves most: “After watching all these talented young singers on Australian Idol, I am beyond excited to perform for them and the Australian audience! I absolutely love judging, but playing and singing is where my heart is. Can’t wait!”
Harry’s career has exemplified excellence across multiple platforms in the entertainment world over the past three decades. His live and recorded musical performances, achievements in film and television, and appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer have received Grammy® and Emmy awards and Tony nominations.
Fresh from her performance at World Pride alongside Charli XCX and Kylie Minogue, Jessica, a former Australian Idol contestant and current coach on The Voice will hit the stage with her infectious new single Right Here, Right Now.
Jessica said: “Australian Idol holds a special place in my heart, as it marked the beginning of my musical journey. It’s truly surreal to be returning to the Idol stage years later. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to perform my new single Right Here, Right Now, and share it with the passionate Idol audience.”
Pop icon, actress, songwriter and musician Jessica has used versatility as a superpower. Recently, she’s been exploring the breadth of dance music from the updated disco gloss of Glow to the sexy groove of Automatic. On Right Here, Right Now she builds on that once more, making something that sounds like a nod to the vintage greats and a dive into fresh territory.
Don’t miss this massive night of music as Australia crowns their next Australian Idol. Who will it be?
More like flatliners.
Corrected to “Harry Connick Jr and Jessica Mauboy perform live to pad out the Australian Idol final.”
So all four judges peform a song each on Idol? Of course its padding. Lol
I was out last night so missed the ‘live’ cough show, and even though I’ve watched every other ep so far, I literally have no interest in watching the catch up.
Such a shame.
It was actually an ok show. I definitely get more into it at this phase when there are less contestants. It’s just a shame that they are completely rushing it at this point. I would’ve preferred a Top 10 or faster culling earlier on so that by this point they just eliminated 1 per week. It means we don’t have that potential for growth like with Idol of the past. Or they could’ve utilized the two shows per week better and doubled up some performance shows - they often do that on American Idol where they announce someone is safe and then they go on to perform.
Well it makes sense. I’d actually rather see the judges perform than having random guests like One Republic and Adam Lambert. I always thought they didn’t give the judges real good proper intro’s into their careers when the season started, so I like that they are all given a chance to perform.
Apparently they’re all singing individually again tonight along with a group song and Amy Shark and Sam Fisher.
Big show tonight.
The Top 3 have been announced.
The voting is now open. And closes at 7pm on Sunday night.
