Australian Idol 2023

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Trainwreck auditionee refuses to leave (NEWS.com.au)

Australian Idol audition sees young singer refuse 'no' and continue to sing at 'scared' judges ... Among the disaster auditions on the Australian Idol premiere ...

Thank you for coming.” “What’s going on? Not good,” the radio shock jock said. There’s other people waiting, you had your chance. The budding star begged for an opportunity to “prove” them all wrong, before all four judges delivered her a resounding “no”. “I’m gonna be honest with you, singing is not for you,” he began, to which a stunned Imogen replied: “OK, that’s interesting.”

Australian Idol judges 2023: Contestant given bone cancer ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Thanks to a lucky encounter, Sara's Australian Idol audition was arranged while she was in the midst of surgery.

“I mean, I love strong women anyway - I’ve been surrounded by them my whole life. “I had a blast playing with you and I want to thank you for that honour.” “Your whole attitude when you were singing, you were so confident and so fun to watch,” Amy said. Sara blew the judges away with her rendition, with Harry encouraging her to “sing some more”. As she finished the emotional song, Kyle told her: “Yesterday was yesterday and today is whole f****** new day.” She added that it would be a “dream” to be in a position to give back to others in a similar way. Sara explained her diagnosis as a child had resulted in “mass complications”. Sharing more details of her cancer struggle, Sara said she was diagnosed in 2004 and was in hospital “for quite a long time”. “Ricki-Lee came into Ronald McDonald House when I was very unwell and mum and I were losing our minds,” she recalled. So as she underwent a “clean up” procedure at hospital, she had no idea her step mum was travelling to the airport to meet singing superstar Ricki-Lee. “She had met Ricki-Lee and the judges at the airport. “They wanted me to come down today and audition,” the 26-year-old added before pulling Ricki-Lee into a hug as the cherished photo from years earlier was pulled out.

Australian Idol judges 2023: Contestant with bone cancer diagnosis ... (Football)

When Perth resident Sara Houston had her 32nd operation, little did she know she would be auditioning for Australian Idol in just 24 hours.

You’re on a different level — I can’t believe you had surgery yesterday,” he added. When she finished the emotional song, Kyle told her, “Yesterday was yesterday and today is a whole new day.” “Ricki-Lee came to Ronald McDonald’s house when I was really down and Mom and I were going insane,” she recalled. Sharing more details of her cancer battle, Sara said she was diagnosed in 2004 and had been in the hospital for “quite a long time”. Little did she know when she was undergoing a “clean up” at the hospital that her stepmom was going to the airport to meet singing superstar Ricki-Lee. Sara was diagnosed with “aggressive” bone cancer at the age of eight – and over the years her medical needs have continued.

Naomi Gipey dreams big at audition on new season of Australian Idol (ABC News)

A reboot of Australian Idol will see the spotlight on 22-year-old Naomi Gipey, who was shocked by a knock at her door from Grammy winner and Australian Idol ...

it was something that was so, so crucial to my development," she said. "I think it's hard to keep it a secret, too, when it's such a small town, and it's kind of everywhere." "It's been such a big reaction," Gipey said. "It's just such a special place for me," Gipey said. "I've never gigged and I've never really done anything on a big scale like Australian Idol," she said. "It's a very big first step."

RECAP | Amali Dimond shines as first contestant to make the ... (TV Blackbox)

The unmissable new era of Australian Idol finally kicked off tonight on Channel 7 and 7plus, with the nation's brightest singers giving it their all to ...

Taking Meghan on a trip to Simpson’s Gap, Naomi delivered an acapella performance of Mercy by Duffy and was sent straight through to the top 50. So that freaks me the hell out.” “It was a breath of fresh air. Because you would be very, very difficult to beat.” If you get voted through, we have a competition. [Amali Dimond – Make You Feel My Love by Adele](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FrYdFce2NQZY&data=05%7C01%7CABooth%40seven.com.au%7C9462a9e5b1e24e5265d108db02a70761%7Cb359291241554399b790752c894d2935%7C0%7C0%7C638106688636547765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=86I3viEqQVoSd6NyoT%2B5tym7YmwKDromwBwxaYCSbV0%3D&reserved=0) [Sharin Attamimi – Leave The Door Open by Silk Sonic](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FtXTalSj_ccQ&data=05%7C01%7CABooth%40seven.com.au%7C9462a9e5b1e24e5265d108db02a70761%7Cb359291241554399b790752c894d2935%7C0%7C0%7C638106688636547765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9jbrzW8p7ny7ei3KXmDS6eFjuxd3mSielBTNmUlBwZs%3D&reserved=0) [Josh Hannan – Brother by Matt Corby](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FF9c24CjkO4Q&data=05%7C01%7CABooth%40seven.com.au%7C9462a9e5b1e24e5265d108db02a70761%7Cb359291241554399b790752c894d2935%7C0%7C0%7C638106688636547765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ODwEvGYkdjtanKQgAS4sOPSJ5fnkwtELJTMG4w0dvDM%3D&reserved=0) [Connor Bulger – A Pub With No Beer by Slim Dusty](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F7plus.com.au%2Faustralian-idol&data=05%7C01%7CABooth%40seven.com.au%7C9462a9e5b1e24e5265d108db02a70761%7Cb359291241554399b790752c894d2935%7C0%7C0%7C638106688636547765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DdqTcpeZmefTQObxCA7q5eomq%2F4yljgYH%2FFVwDA4Mx4%3D&reserved=0) [Naomi Gipey – Mercy by Duffy](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FtxMvSVKFK2I&data=05%7C01%7CABooth%40seven.com.au%7C9462a9e5b1e24e5265d108db02a70761%7Cb359291241554399b790752c894d2935%7C0%7C0%7C638106688636547765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zP1hD%2FOY4QhKVUmt9BTpRrpPsJpPwOSvQTv3fF5r5Ko%3D&reserved=0) [Ben Sheehy – Whole Lotta Love by Led Zepplin](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FzPgygtBy0KU&data=05%7C01%7CABooth%40seven.com.au%7C9462a9e5b1e24e5265d108db02a70761%7Cb359291241554399b790752c894d2935%7C0%7C0%7C638106688636547765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=z1gEiVWePbCs97oIHVnp4%2FBlGQdzgX0AzTxAaZTtTIw%3D&reserved=0) [Sara Houston – Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FFchHgear0Tg&data=05%7C01%7CABooth%40seven.com.au%7C9462a9e5b1e24e5265d108db02a70761%7Cb359291241554399b790752c894d2935%7C0%7C0%7C638106688636547765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gydAu9Mf6M%2F%2BTdHkVd%2F15cDWkyMiVwhqie58POnKZ8M%3D&reserved=0) “The voice is interesting, but I also picture you nude in a butcher’s apron and me tied up on a steel table. “I didn’t understand a frickin word you said the whole time, but like going to the opera, I feel something.” Not every singer was able to secure a Golden Ticket, with 19-year-old law student Imogen Ledell failing to impress the judges and refusing to take no for an answer. I either like it or don’t like it, and I loved it.” Sharin secured a Golden Ticket and her place in the top 50. He’s got a very incredible voice, and you remind me a lot of him.” [7plus](http://7plus/), with the nation’s brightest singers giving it their all to score a Golden Ticket and a place in the coveted top 50.

Australian Idol: Judges stunned after singer butchers Sam Smith hit (Daily Mail)

The Australian Idol reboot premiered on Monday night and the judges were stunned after an auditionee mangled a hit song and then refused to accept their ...

Not good,' he told her. 'The vocal is not great at all. Harry dashed the young hopeful's dreams by telling her: 'I'm gonna be honest with you, singing is not for you. 'I'm going to be honest with you, singing is not for you. 'He does not like me. (Pictured L-R: judges Kyle Sandilands, Meghan Trainor, Amy Shark and Harry Connick Jr)