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The Voice | Blind Auditions Episode 3 Recap

Sam Cliffe, 27, New Zealand

Song: Ordinary (Alex Warren)

4 Chair Turn | Team Ronan

  • The father-of-two and music teacher earned a four-chair turn and sparked one of the most spirited Coach debates of the season.
  • Ronan, Kate and Richard disagreed over feedback about the opening of Sam’s performance, leading to one of the biggest pitch battles of the season so far.
  • Melanie praised Sam’s composure, saying she loved hearing “the nerves and the discipline to get through them”.

Tika Cetinich, 35, VIC

Song: Separate Ways (Journey)

4 Chair Turn | Team Richard

  • One of the biggest rock performances of the season so far, earning a four-chair turn.
  • Tika revealed she has spent years doubting whether she was good enough to pursue music professionally despite regularly performing gigs.
  • Richard praised her as “so badass” and commended her stage presence and energy.
  • Kate described her as an “all-powerful goddess on stage”.

Liam O’Neill, 23, VIC

Song: You Found Me (The Fray)

2 Chair Turn | Team Richard

  • The travelling plumber has spent the past 12 months exploring Australia with his dog while pursuing music on the road.
  • Richard Marx and Ronan Keating turned their chairs, impressed by Liam’s unique vocal tone and storytelling ability.
  • Richard praised Liam’s performance once he found a more comfortable vocal range and secured him for Team Richard.

Lilita Keni, 18, ACT

Song: Listen (Beyoncé)
Saved by Tones And I

  • One of the night’s most emotional stories, Lilita shared her dream of pursuing music despite not having the support of her father.
  • Although she didn’t receive a chair turn, Tones And I believed she showed enormous potential and selected her for a second chance in the competition.
  • Melanie noted that Lilita’s confidence appeared to fade once she realised no chairs had turned.
  • Tones described Lilita as having a “really big voice” and believed there was more to discover with further mentoring.
  • Lilita will now work with Tones before returning later in the Blind Auditions.

Team Recap So Far (Episodes 1-3)

Team Melanie C

  • Josh McCauley (Episode 1) – River (Leon Bridges)
  • Jack Hughes (Episode 2) – Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi)

Team Ronan

  • Daisha Auda (Episode 1) – Cuz I Love You (Lizzo)
  • Phoebe Rose (Episode 1) – Fields of Gold (Eva Cassidy)
  • Sam Cliffe (Episode 3) – Ordinary (Alex Warren)

Team Kate

  • Taylor Beadle-Williams (Episode 2) – Where Is My Husband (RAYE)
  • Charlotte June (Episode 2) – This Woman’s Work (Kate Bush)

Team Richard

  • Tommy Novak (Episode 1) – Landslide (Fleetwood Mac)
  • Tika Cetinich (Episode 3) – Separate Ways (Journey)
  • Liam O’Neill (Episode 3) – You Found Me (The Fray)

Tones And I update

In a Voice first, Tones And I is operating as a secret fifth Coach from a hidden surveillance room, completely unknown to Melanie C, Ronan Keating, Kate Miller-Heidke and Richard Marx.

Watching every Blind Audition unfold, Tones has the power to save artists who receive no chair turns but show genuine potential. Whether they’ve been affected by nerves, chosen the wrong song, or simply not delivered their best performance on the day, Tones can bring them into her secret coaching program, mentor them behind the scenes, and give them a second chance later in the competition.

Artists saved so far:

  • Red Roy (Episode 1)
  • Jamie Koul (Episode 2)
  • Lilita Keni (Episode 3)
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Coming up next week (no episode on Sunday due to live AFL)

Monday 10 August
A fresh batch of undiscovered talent will step into the spotlight tonight for their chance to prove they have the Voice. Which of these artists will have our coaches waging war?

Tuesday 11 August
Our superstar coaches’ teams are filling up fast as we pass the halfway mark of the Blind Auditions. Will the pressure get the better of them as they search for the Voice?

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so proud of my cousin Daisha

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What are the chances that it’s already been pre-arranged that Lilita’s dad will show up at some point?

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Wouldn’t surprise me. Everything about this show feels highly produced and manufactured

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Taylor Beadle-Williams appeared on Sunrise this morning alongside her father, rock legend Mark Williams, to talk about her blind audition. Taylor is also an actress and has credits in a dozen TV shows and movies.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbtzT1kAbsm/

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The 60 Four, SA

https://youtu.be/x82LIvDcb-8

Song: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (Leo Sayer)

4 Chair Turn | Team Melanie C

  • The four-piece vocal group, who have been performing together since high school, brought their signature harmonies and choreography to the stage.
  • Richard Marx blocked Ronan Keating, preventing one of the band’s dream Coaches.
  • The group impressed with an additional performance after the chair turns, showcasing their polished routines and vocal blend.
  • Richard praised the group’s individual talent and described one member’s falsetto as “world class”.
  • Drawing on her experience with the Spice Girls, Melanie secured The 60 Four for Team Melanie C.
  • A devastated Ronan called it “one of the best auditions I’ve ever seen on The Voice anywhere”.

Leyla Sabo, 12, VIC

https://youtu.be/OwGQhDGcfjo

Song: Alive (Sia)

4 Chair Turn | Team Ronan

  • The youngest artist of the night delivered a stunning performance that earned an instant four-chair turn.
  • Coaches were shocked to learn Leyla was only 12 years old, praising her maturity, power and stage presence.
  • Ronan sought revenge and used his block on Richard Marx, refusing to risk losing one of the strongest artists of the season.
  • Melanie C said her “mind was blown”, while Kate praised Leyla’s pure and highly musical voice.
  • Ronan declared he had never come across a 12-year-old with such ability and successfully secured her for Team Ronan.
  • Richard was left fuming by the block, asking what the f**k, calling the block a d**k move.

Benny D Williams, 52, QLD

https://youtu.be/EUyJmFG4New

Song: Proud Mary / Bust A Move / Jump (Medley)

4 Chair Turn | Team Richard

  • The father-of-three delivered one of the most entertaining performances of the season, using a loop pedal and impressive live musicianship.
  • All four Coaches turned their chairs, praising his vocal ability, musicality and stage presence.
  • Tones And I immediately recognised his loop pedal technique from her own busking days.
  • Richard praised Benny’s tone, vibrato and swagger, ultimately winning him over for Team Richard.
  • Benny described the experience as an enormous relief after years in the music industry.

Dicko, 47, VIC
Song: Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days) (Dave Fenley)

Saved by Tones And I

  • The Melbourne dock worker performed an emotional tribute inspired by his father, who is living with dementia.
  • Despite receiving no chair turns, Dicko’s heartfelt performance resonated with Tones And I.
  • Tones said she had not seen another artist quite like him and was determined to give him a second chance.
  • Dicko revealed he hopes to be a role model for his children and make his family proud.
  • He will now join Tones’ secret coaching program and return later in the competition.

Tones And I Update

In a Voice first, Tones And I is operating as a secret fifth Coach from a hidden surveillance room, completely unknown to Melanie C, Ronan Keating, Kate Miller-Heidke and Richard Marx. Watching every Blind Audition unfold, Tones has the power to save artists who receive no chair turns but show genuine potential. Whether they’ve been affected by nerves, chosen the wrong song, or simply not delivered their best performance on the day, Tones can bring them into her secret coaching program, mentor them behind the scenes, and give them a second chance later in the competition.

Artists saved so far:

  • Red Roy (Episode 1)
  • Jamie Koul (Episode 2)
  • Lilita Keni (Episode 3)
  • Dicko (Episode 4)