2nd time she’s stuffed up the days the show airs. Are producers not paying attention to this?
They should not be changing the day of the live shows mid season to avoid confusion. If it is on Sunday keep it on Sunday for the whole season. They messed around with the days a few times this season . I get it was Easter Sunday but with cost of fuel a lot of people would have stayed at home.
I never really understood Johnny’s appeal, it was fun the first couple of times but his thing is very repetitive.
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I’m hoping Harlan wins he is quite impressive. I thought it could be a all male finale as Tre is quite impressive as well going for the young father sympathy vote. I don’t know but I don’t know how someone with as many tattoos as he has can be that wholesome especially in places you can’t easily cover up maybe that is just me.
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It’s Sunday Night Football that’s causing it to move, not just ‘Easter’.
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One step from Australian Idol history
Harlan, Kalani and Kesha chase Grand Finale glory
Tonight, in an emotionally charged live verdict, Australia voted 19-year-old Harlan Goode from Queensland, 23-year-old Kalani Artis from Central Coast, NSW, and 21-year-old Kesha Oayda from Jindabyne, NSW, as their Australian Idol Grand Finalists on Seven and 7plus.
Ahead of hosts Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie revealing Australia’s verdict, the Top 6 joined forces for an inspiring group performance of Adele’s smash hit Set Fire To The Rain .
Tensions peaked as each contestant performed solo before learning their fate.
Queensland’s ballad king Harlan, 19, hit a high note with Scared To Be Lonely by Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa, while jukebox John, 17, from Bunbury WA had the crowd on their feet with Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley.
Kalani left no doubt he belongs on stage after his performance of Bruises by Lewis Capaldi, while Jacinta, 25, from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, shone in Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer.
Singing skier Kesha showed off her stunning vocals with ABBA’s classic Dancing Queen while doting dad Trè’s smooth vocals entranced on John Legend’s Ordinary People.
In a heartbreaking result, John, Jacinta and Trè were eliminated from the competition.
On her departure, after thanking everyone, an emotional Jacinta reflected: “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.”
Judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark celebrated how far the shy and unique singer has come since her first audition.
Kyle assured Jacinta “you belong here” as Amy urged her to “take this opportunity and run”.
John thanked the Australian Idol team and his fellow contestants, singling out Harlan for how much he has taught him.
Upbeat, John said: “Everything has been out of this world. I’m so happy for how far I’ve got.”
The judges widely praised for the joy and positive energy John brought to the competition.
Kyle shared: “You’ve been a pleasure to watch. I think a lot of people are going to show up and pay tickets to see you perform.”
Trè congratulated the Grand Finalists as he humbly shared: “I feel lucky to be up here. I’ve learnt so much. I’ve grown a lot.”
Amy assured him: “You have got so much ahead of you. It’s not the end, that’s all I want to say.”
Moments after earning his spot in the Australian Idol Grand Finale, a shocked Harlan said: “I don’t think anyone can prepare you for this whole experience. Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I’m so grateful to be here!”
Kesha, grateful for the “life-changing experience”, thanked her friends and family “from the bottom of my heart”.
Reacting to his place in the Grand Finale, Kalani said: “I am beyond excited. This has been such a wild experience. This show molds people. I am speechless I can’t thank everyone enough.”
Australian Idol judge and national treasure Marcia Hines also hit the stage alongside the cast of her new stage show Velvet Inferno for a stunning performance of Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer’s iconic disco diva hit No More Tears (Enough is Enough).
Monday and Tuesday 7.30pm: Australian Idol’s massive live Grand Finale week will see the Top 3 perform, plus the biggest names in Aussie music, including Vanessa Amorosi, Morgan Evans, Anthony Callea and Australian Idol’s very own Amy Shark.
Watch the Australian Idol Grand Finalists Harlan, Kalani and Kesha as they perform live at Westfield Hurstville this Thursday, 9 April from 5.30pm. Event details here.
The Australian Idol 2026 Top 3:
- Harlan Goode, 18, Brisbane, QLD
- Kalani Artis, 23, Central Coast, NSW
- Kesha Oayda, 21, Jindabyne, NSW
The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money, an exclusive recording package with Hive Sound Studios, attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing, marketing and social media support from The Annex, VIP tickets to the ARIA Awards and TV WEEK Logie Awards and the esteemed title of Australian Idol 2026.
Australian Idol
Live Grand Finale 7.30 Monday on Seven and 7plus
Live winner announced 7.30pm Tuesday on Seven and 7plus
Listen to Australian Idol performances HERE
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So it’s NSW v Queensland again to decide the Australian Idol winner. How boring. At least last year there was a WA contestant (Gisella) in the final three.
I like the idea of voting opening this Sunday for the grand final. That will give fans around 48 hours to vote, rather than just 24 hours (when the performance show starts at 7.30pm AEST on Monday).
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One step from Australian Idol history
Harlan, Kalani and Kesha chase Grand Finale glory
Tonight, in an emotionally charged live verdict, Australia voted 19-year-old Harlan Goode from Queensland, 23-year-old Kalani Artis from Central Coast, NSW, and 21-year-old Kesha Oayda from Jindabyne, NSW, as their Australian Idol Grand Finalists on Seven and 7plus.
Ahead of hosts Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie revealing Australia’s verdict, the Top 6 joined forces for an inspiring group performance of Adele’s smash hit Set Fire To The Rain .
Tensions peaked as each contestant performed solo before learning their fate.
Queensland’s ballad king Harlan, 19, hit a high note with Scared To Be Lonely by Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa, while jukebox John, 17, from Bunbury WA had the crowd on their feet with Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley.
Kalani left no doubt he belongs on stage after his performance of Bruises by Lewis Capaldi, while Jacinta, 25, from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, shone in Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer.
Singing skier Kesha showed off her stunning vocals with ABBA’s classic Dancing Queen while doting dad Trè’s smooth vocals entranced on John Legend’s Ordinary People.
In a heartbreaking result, John, Jacinta and Trè were eliminated from the competition.
On her departure, after thanking everyone, an emotional Jacinta reflected: “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.”
Judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark celebrated how far the shy and unique singer has come since her first audition.
Kyle assured Jacinta “you belong here” as Amy urged her to “take this opportunity and run”.
John thanked the Australian Idol team and his fellow contestants, singling out Harlan for how much he has taught him.
Upbeat, John said: “Everything has been out of this world. I’m so happy for how far I’ve got.”
The judges widely praised for the joy and positive energy John brought to the competition.
Kyle shared: “You’ve been a pleasure to watch. I think a lot of people are going to show up and pay tickets to see you perform.”
Trè congratulated the Grand Finalists as he humbly shared: “I feel lucky to be up here. I’ve learnt so much. I’ve grown a lot.”
Amy assured him: “You have got so much ahead of you. It’s not the end, that’s all I want to say.”
Moments after earning his spot in the Australian Idol Grand Finale, a shocked Harlan said: “I don’t think anyone can prepare you for this whole experience. Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I’m so grateful to be here!”
Kesha, grateful for the “life-changing experience”, thanked her friends and family “from the bottom of my heart”.
Reacting to his place in the Grand Finale, Kalani said: “I am beyond excited. This has been such a wild experience. This show molds people. I am speechless I can’t thank everyone enough.”
Australian Idol judge and national treasure Marcia Hines also hit the stage alongside the cast of her new stage show Velvet Inferno for a stunning performance of Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer’s iconic disco diva hit No More Tears (Enough is Enough).
Monday and Tuesday 7.30pm: Australian Idol’s massive live Grand Finale week will see the Top 3 perform, plus the biggest names in Aussie music, including Vanessa Amorosi, Morgan Evans, Anthony Callea and Australian Idol’s very own Amy Shark.
Watch the Australian Idol Grand Finalists Harlan, Kalani and Kesha as they perform live at Westfield Hurstville this Thursday, 9 April from 5.30pm. Event details here.
The Australian Idol 2026 Top 3:
- Harlan Goode, 18, Brisbane, QLD
- Kalani Artis, 23, Central Coast, NSW
- Kesha Oayda, 21, Jindabyne, NSW
The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money, an exclusive recording package with Hive Sound Studios, attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing, marketing and social media support from The Annex, VIP tickets to the ARIA Awards and TV WEEK Logie Awards and the esteemed title of Australian Idol 2026.
Australian Idol
Live Grand Finale 7.30 Monday on Seven and 7plus
Live winner announced 7.30pm Tuesday on Seven and 7plus
Listen to Australian Idol performances HERE
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I’m still of the viewpoint that they are charging for SMS voting which they are not so I haven’t voted for any round this season but they probably sell the numbers used to try and make the money back that they would get when they previously charged which puts me off. However I am probably just being paranoid but there should be a website that you can use for it as well then I can give them my spam email. I don’t have a spam number even though I probably should can’t justify the cost and I’m a cheapskate
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Seriously? How does the state they come from make the show more or less boring? I would have thought the quality of the performers would determine that, not where they live.
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At the heart of it is a state v state contest, otherwise the hosts won’t emphasise where the contestants come from (e.g. Jacinta is “the forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh”).
It really isn’t. Of course they’re going to mention where the contestants are from but it has never really been a state vs state competition.
It’s not like MKR where they pick teams specifically from each state to compete against each other. Where the singers come from is incidental.
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Umm there has been a WA contestant in the Grand Finale the last 3 years… so your “again” comment is uncalled for.
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Last year’s grand finalists all posted on Instagram today.
Marshall
https://www.instagram.com/p/DW2oW-nD7ST/
Harlan is the best in Australian Idol history. It’s been incredible to see his journey this season on what has been such an uplifting and positive output from Seven against the trash that is MAFS.
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That is a massive call.
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Harlan has got a bit boring to me because they just get him to sing everything in the style of Adam Lambert. As the judges on these types of competitions would usually say, he should try to “make it his own”
As for it being “such an uplifting and positive” season, I’ve noticed the judges seem to have forgotten their jobs are to judge. They just tell everyone they’re amazing all the time. Even when someone sings the wrong lyrics or sounds off pitch, they don’t say anything.
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Highlights of the grand finalists appearance at Westfield Hurstville. It was co-sponsored by 2DayFM.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DW7tT-rjS7N/
Vocal coach Carmen Smith posted on Instagram on Thursday that she would miss the grand final week, as she would be in rehearsals (probably for Guy Sebastian’s 100 Times Around the Sun concert tour).
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