Australian Idol

A family member of one of Australian Idol's most iconic names auditioned to seek “vengeance” after her uncle was “robbed”. Lexie Cartwright.

It just wasn’t the best audition, but you have a beautiful voice.” I think you might just need to do it like 1000 more times. Ultimately, Tessa received four “no’s” from the judges, with Sandilands saying it was a shame because he “would’ve loved another Noll in the competition”. “Thank you for the opportunity guys,” she said with a smile. Trainor told Tessa she was “definitely the best at singing my songs on this show”, but that she was up against “crazy vocalists” with “no nerves”. A family member of one of Australian Idol’s most iconic names auditioned to seek “vengeance” after her uncle was “robbed”.

Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark reached the halfway point of their nation-wide search for the country's next singing ...

Who will impress the judges enough to be handed a Golden Ticket? Nerves got the better of 24-year-old Tessa Noll, the niece of Australian Idol legend Shannon Noll, as she auditioned with Meghan Trainor’s Like I’m Gonna to Lose You. Damien chose to sing If Tomorrow Never Comes by Garth Brooks, the song that was played at his brother’s funeral. Plaid-loving student Emilie Sutter was bullied in primary school, turning to music to get her through hard times. Emilie was the recipient of the last Golden Ticket in tonight’s round of auditions. Adelaide-based electrician James Vawser, 28, was encouraged by fellow tradies to try his luck on Australian Idol after singing at worksites for years. Part-time baker and shoe shop worker Montana Lara, 24, brought more than singing talent to her audition when she impressed the judges with cookies she had baked featuring their faces. We are down a cowboy and I just found one.” Just because it isn’t my cup of tea doesn’t mean I can’t see how good it is,” said Kyle. A Singapore Armed Forces Music and Drama Company alumnus, Kartik’s fun rendition of Treasure by Bruno Mars did exactly that, and won him a Golden Ticket. Performing Billy Idol’s Rebel Yell, Sam made his way to Top 50. The auditions kicked off with 18-year-old school student Alivia Hollis, who detailed her family’s struggles after her dad walked out when she was only six.