(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) NARRATOR: This is The Voice!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
NARRATOR: Please welcome your megastar coaches!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Jason Derulo...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(MUSIC BEGINS) (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
# Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
# I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
# I'm star walkin'
# Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
# Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
# I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
# I'm star walkin'
# On a mission to get high up
# I know that I'ma die reachin' for a life
# That I don't really need at all
# Never listened to replies, learned a lesson from the wise
# You should never take advice from somebody that ain't try...
Yo!
# They said I wouldn't make it out alive
# They told me I would never see the rise
# That's why gotta I do it every time
# Gotta watch 'em bleed too
# Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
# Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
# I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
# I'm star walkin'
# Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
# Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
# I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
# I'm star walkin'
# They said I wouldn't make it out alive
# Wouldn't make it out alive
# They told me I would never see the rise
# I would never see the rise
# Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
# Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
# I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
# I'm star walkin'
# I'm star walkin'. #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
SONIA: What an incredible performance
and the perfect way to kick off a sensational season of The Voice!
Australia, make some noise for our superstar coaches!
Jess Mauboy!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Rita Ora!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Guy Sebastian!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
And introducing new coach, Jason Derulo!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
The Voice blind auditions start now.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
RITA: Hi!
JASON: The energy's incredible.
Wow! Wow!
Wow, what a team!
Here we go! Look at this crowd!
Let's go!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
RITA: First up.
First one. First one.
Oh, my gosh! I'm so excited!
Let's get it.
Let's get it, Jason.
PRODUCER: Here we go.
(UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC)
# Got a backbone made of steel, make you feel...
I'm Etienne, I'm 19, and I'm from Brisbane.
# Walked the walk, talked the talk, done the whole deal, yeah...
I'm no stranger to competition.
I was competing for coxing in rowing.
# I can see it in your eyes, I can feel you watching...
I represented the state
and I was training, hoping to reach the Olympics.
# Hook, line, sinker
# Follow the leader...
But I really love to sing and it makes me very happy.
It's just like a safe space.
# I can see it in your eyes, I can feel you watching...
You get little microphone when you're a cox.
Sometimes I just sing something really random.
So, yeah, I was kind of always thinking about music.
# Hook, line, sinker
# Follow the leader. #
I'd always kind of come off the sessions and off the water
with a really raspy voice and it wasn't healthy.
It was too much for my voice
and I kind of had to make a decision which one do I want to do?
So, I had to give up coxing.
It was a really hard choice but my dream is music.
For my blind audition, I'll be singing a Jason song,
but I'll be putting my own spin on it.
Bit nerve-wracking to sing a coach's song
because there's that extra pressure
'cause you don't want to, like, disrespect the song
by doing it badly or anything.
So, yeah, I'm very, very nervous.
But I'm ready.
I'm going to walk out there and give it everything I've got.
(SILENCE)
# If I woke up without ya, I don't know what I would do
# I thought I could be single forever till I met you, yeah...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Usually don't be fallin', be fallin', fallin' fast
# You got a way of keeping me comin' back-to-back
# I just found out the only reason that you're lovin' me...
It sounds cool!
# Was to get back at your ex-lover but before you leave
# Usually I would never... (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Would never even care
# Baby, I know she creepin', I feel it in the air...
Hey!
# Every night and every day...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# I try to make you stay
# But your savage love
# Did somebody, did somebody break your heart
# Lookin' like an angel but your savage love...
Wow! That's so good!
# When you kiss me I know you don't give two far
# Your savage love...
Ooh!
# Your savage love
# Love...
Wow! Big voice!
# Savage love
# Did somebody, did somebody break your heart? #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Oh, my god.
Ooh, this is so cool.
Wow, you held that together during the performance
and then after, you was like, "Alright, I'm done?"
(LAUGHS) "Ooh!"
"I'm done!" (SCREAMS)
(LAUGHTER)
Sorry, I was not expecting that.
My name is Etienne.
I'm 19 and I'm from Brisbane.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
What a beautiful rendition of that song.
Thank you. It's a great song. (LAUGHS)
Well, thank you so much, but holy...
Can I borrow that for the live show too?
(LAUGHTER)
Would you come and sing it with me?
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) That was...
Like, for real though. That was like so cool.
When I was writing the song,
the beat, it was so happy,
and I was, like, I want to write something so different on it
and so I wrote a very melancholy song to a very, very happy beat,
so when one is just listening to the song,
it feels very happy,
but the story is way deeper
and weigh more blood, sweat and tears in it,
and you brought that to the forefront here
with this performance.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
And in such a cool way, so thank you for that.
Thank you.
With that being said,
your originality, the artist in you was able to create that
and for me, I am always looking for that first and foremost,
an individual,
and you are, through and through, that, so congratulations.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Appreciate it.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
You obviously know that I'd love to have you on Team Jason.
Thank you. I think we could have a lot of fun
and we could learn from each other.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Wow!
What a voice.
Thank you. It's really special.
I think my favourite thing about your voice,
beyond it just being such a perfect audition,
it was the push and pull that you've got.
You went from power, and to be honest,
you surprised me with your power.
In the middle part of the song where you really belted,
I thought all you had was just that kind of soft sweet tone...
Yep. ..and you've got like a seriously,
almost like a powerful rock belt in you...
Cool. Thank you.
..which is such a great tool
just to be able to bring people down, even having the confidence
like the way you finished that song was just so beautiful.
That is the sign of a performer that knows how to carry an audience
and I would love you on my team.
Such a captivating performance.
Thank you so much. Appreciate that. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
And that would continue on Team Guy, I promise you. It would continue.
(LAUGHTER)
Honestly, such an incredible performance.
I loved every single part of it,
so thank you, first of all, for taking us all on that journey.
We were all with you.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Thanks for coming along with me.
I think what your power is, is already there
and I'm just so excited as a coach.
You have your own story and I think that's the amazing part.
You know yourself. I mean, your attitude is incredible.
I mean, you're absolutely beautiful.
I'm just in love with your voice.
I'm in love with your spirit and what you're bringing.
I would love to have you on Team Jess.
I think you're spectacular.
Thank you so much. You're a masterpiece, really.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
I had so much fun hearing you
and watching your audition.
I want to keep mine a little short
because everyone's just a said everything that you need to hear.
You know, you are definitely a blessing for this show
and I think that me and you would have so much fun together
and I would love to have you on my team.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(TENSE SOUNDTRACK)
Decision-making. (LAUGHS)
JESS: It's all up to you. (LAUGHS)
(CHEERING)
I mean, we would have so much fun together.
(LAUGHTER)
(CHEERING)
This might come as a surprise but I'm going to choose...
(CHEERING)
..Jason.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
JESS: No way!
You're so fantastic.
Thank you so much.
That was such a cool rendition.
JESS: I've never heard it that way before.
No.
Jason's got to start doing it like that.
So, this is for you.
It's a Team Jason shirt. That's amazing. Thank you.
Yeah, absolutely. Thank you so much.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Oh, my god. I'm so...
Can I hug you?
Yeah, please. Are you kidding?
Oh, thank you so very much. Thank you.
Listen, she just came here and murdered that. Like...
(LAUGHTER) Oh, my goodness.
This is what I needed on my team.
This is like an individual,
so I'm excited to work with you and have a lot of fun together...
Oh, thank you.
..and we're going to win this show together.
Yeah! Alright?
Thanks so much, Jason. Nice to meet you guys.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Super happy with my first pick.
I had to come in here, guns blazing.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Having Jason as a coach is so cool.
Hello. I'm very excited.
I love Jason.
Icon. We grew up with him.
(CHUCKLES)
He is actually classically trained,
he's trained in dance, and he loves musical theatre.
He is a mega, megastar.
Since the start of his career, Jason has sold 250 million singles.
I mean, the dude's a hit machine.
# I'm unstoppable, better than my competitors
# Cutting through the clutter that's courtesy of my editors...
I think what Jason brings
is his incredible presence on social media.
# I say better, the same way the Earth rotates,
# I let the records spin...
He has 1.2 billion likes on TikTok.
I see Jason as huge competition.
That's also really scary.
# Unstoppable...
If I was an artist, I think I would choose Jason.
JASON: I'm the new guy, but I'm coming out swinging.
I didn't come all this way to be a loser.
(LAUGHS)
It's go time.
WOMAN: Jason, say the thing!
What thing? (CHEERING)
Your name.
(LAUGHS) AUDIENCE (CHANTING): Do it! Do it!
(CLEARS THROAT)
(SINGING) # Jason Derulo. #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Rita Ora. #
Hey! (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Jessica Mauboy. #
I don't know.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Guy Theodore Sebastian. #
(LAUGHTER)
(WIND BLOWING)
(RHYTHM STARTS)
(MAGPIE SONG)
(MUSIC BEGINS)
I'm Ethan Beckton. I'm 18 years old and I'm from the Central Coast.
Take one.
(CHUCKLES)
I could never see myself sitting behind a desk.
I need to be outside.
I'm a landscaper.
I just work around, like, yards and that kind of stuff.
(CHAINSAW FIRES UP)
Use chainsaws, cut down trees,
and dig out trenches and stuff like that.
(CHAINSAW REVS)
# Let's dance...
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
I love being a landscaper, I love being out in the elements.
But music is definitely what I want to pursue in the future.
(ELECTRICITY BUZZING)
It's quite a surreal feeling.
Singing on The Voice stage is quite scary.
I've never had an actual music lesson,
like, learning how to sing or learning how to play guitar.
I've just learnt it all online.
I'm a tradie, but I love singing,
I'd love to be playing to massive stadiums
and The Voice is the opportunity of a lifetime.
I don't even know if I can sing that well,
so hopefully, it's enough to turn a chair.
PRODUCER: Artist walking.
ETHAN: I feel like my heart's about to jump out of my chest.
(EXHALES SLOWLY)
(TENSE SOUNDTRACK)
He's getting in the zone.
(FAINT HEARTBEAT)
(SILENCE)
# I'm jealous of the rain...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# That falls upon your skin...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# It's closer than my hands have been
(CHEERING)
# Oh, I'm jealous of the rain
# So, I wished you
# The best of...
Ooh!
# All this world would give
# And I always thought you'd come back
# Tell me all you found
# Was heartbreak and misery... (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(LAUGHS) Oh!
# It's hard for me to say
# I'm jealous of the way
# You're happy without me...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Oh, I wished you
# The best of
# All this world would give
# And I always thought you'd come back
# Tell me all you found
# Was heartbreak and misery
# It's hard for me to say
# I'm jealous of the way
# You're happy without me. #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
What's your name, man?
I'm Ethan Beckton. I'm 18 years old.
I'm a landscaper.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Ethan.
Wow. I'm...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
I'm blown away, man.
That is a perfect audition.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Who are you here with today?
I got my mum and girlfriend here.
So, Mum, when did you realise
that you were raising a freak of nature?
(LAUGHTER)
Um, since he started singing when he was about five, six.
Oh, wow.
And he's just kept on going.
Was there any formal training or was this all self-taught?
All self-taught, yeah.
Wow. Wow.
I was looking for someone just like you.
Like a young, suave guy,
you know, a little rough around the edges.
Landscaper.
Like a pop god straight down the middle.
I would love to help nurture that amazing talent
to be a superstar that the world remembers
for a very, very, very long time.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Thank you. Thank you, dude.
I appreciate it.
Whoo!
I want you on my team.
I need you on my team.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Jason is not playing.
(LAUGHS)
Ethan, I don't really like gloating as much.
I'm not a gloater.
But I did win last season...
(CHEERING)
..and his name was Lachie,
and I kind of feel like I know exactly what to do with you.
In the sense of like if I did it once before,
I can win it again with you.
Yeah.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Yeah, I mean, no offence to Lachie,
but the world doesn't need another Lachie.
You're not like him. I'm saying... Ethan is a totally different...
..I've got the tools, my friend.
I would love to have you on my team.
You are the full package.
I'm so happy you're here.
Thank you. Thank you.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Hey, Ethan.
Hi.
You literally blew me away with that performance.
Just the tone and the texture that you have is...
It's so powerful to me
and I think you have something special and it's already there.
It's just about enhancing that and I can help with that.
Me too, yeah. (LAUGHTER)
Here we go.
(LAUGHTER)
No, no, we'll get on really well.
We'll get on really well. We would get on really well as well.
(LAUGHTER)
Really, we would all want to give the best to you,
you know what I'm saying?
And yeah, thank you so much for gifting us that.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) I'd love to have you on Team Jess.
Hey, Ethan.
Hey.
Let me tell you what you've got
because I hate making promises, you know?
There's no guarantee.
But what you do have is an edge
because we hear a lot of singers, they sing well,
but you've got that really impressive range
and so, that's what sets you apart
and then you got that really cool tone,
so, for me, I'm thinking,
like, as in recording your voice would be a dream,
and writing,
if you're sitting in a writing session,
you can actually go for a chorus that hits
stratospheric notes and makes the song really emotional and big,
so that's why I'm excited for you.
I obviously would love to work with you, but...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Thank you so much.
You've got a decision to make, bro.
(LAUGHS) Thank you so much.
(TENSE SOUNDTRACK) (CHEERING)
Um...
(TENSE SOUNDTRACK)
(CHEERING)
I think I will go with Jason.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Yeah!
My guy!
Oh, man, I'm so happy.
Cheers!
Let's win this whole thing, man.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Oh, I almost forgot.
This is for you, bro. Oh, thank you.
Thank you, man. Part of the squad.
Hell yeah! Yeah, absolutely.
Dude, that was awesome. That was awesome.
Dude, you're jacked, too, man!
(LAUGHTER)
Landscaper, of course. Brother.
Nice to meet you. Well done.
Nice to meet you too. Congrats.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Great team. Let's go celebrate with Mum.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
There is just so much room, so much opportunity for you.
I'm looking forward to the journey, man.
He's so good.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Yes.
Well done, Jason.
Thank you. Welcome to The Voice Australia.
Thank you, thank you. Well done.
I wasn't worried about you then, but I am now.
(LAUGHTER)
That was good. That was a good win.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
What a win.
That was a picture-perfect audition,
you know, by a very young man that has an incredible talent.
You know, he's going to take the world by storm.
(TENDER SOUNDTRACK)
JASON: I wanted to be a coach on The Voice
that I could help someone's dream come true.
# I'm gonna raise my voice
# I'm gonna raise my game...
JASON: It doesn't matter where you're from,
what kind of music you sing, or what you look like.
It is a platform for anyone to succeed.
# I'm gonna raise my voice...
GUY: There are people on this show that have never sung in public before
and suddenly, they're performing to Australia.
# I'm gonna send a storm...
WOMAN: I want to share my voice with people
and put myself out there.
MAN: I've never had singing lessons or anything like that,
so I'm not sure if I'm even good enough.
WOMAN: I've never sung on a stage this big.
It's crazy.
MAN: It's a lot bigger
than just playing in your old pub at home.
WOMAN: This is the biggest thing I've ever done.
MAN: I feel like my heart's about to jump out of my chest.
WOMAN: Turning a chair would absolutely change my life.
This is my one shot to prove myself.
(SINGING)
Oh!
This is why I keep coming back year after year, after year.
It is so exciting to be able to witness an artist
have the power in their voice that they didn't even know existed.
I live for artists like you on The Voice.
You are like a mixture between Mariah Carey and baby Jesus.
It's just endless buckets of talent here in Australia and I love it.
NARRATOR: Coming up...
Will it be signed, sealed, and delivered for this postie?
I just want to show my kids to never give up,
keep having a crack.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# This is The Voice! #
(MOTOR REVVING)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
(BELL RINGS)
I'm Chris Watson. I'm 53 years of age.
I come from a country town in Victoria.
Being a postman is the best thing I've ever done.
Oh, it's great, I love it.
It's a small country town that I deliver to.
I tend to sing a bit while I'm going along.
I'm sure there's probably customers I deliver to
are probably wishing I wasn't.
(LAUGHS)
I'm Vegemite freak.
It's all I've eaten from day one is Vegemite sandwiches,
breakfast lunch and tea, hence the rosy cheeks.
(LAUGHS)
I always have my Vegemite sandwiches wherever I go.
Even on my wedding day, I had Vegemite rolls for my wedding dinner.
We had our wedding at the local bowling club.
I'm easy to please. It was great.
Beautiful.
This is so delicious.
Probably because I haven't had a carb since about 1972.
CHRIS: Supporting me today for the audition
is my wife, Janelle, and two of my kids.
My dream was always to sing on a stage like that
and just sing a big ballad.
Do you think you'll be nervous?
Um, I'm always nervous at first.
How do you think Dad's going to do?
I reckon he'll do pretty well.
Like, I can tell that he's nervous,
but I think he's going to do awesome.
Does it run in the family?
Is singing something that you all do?
Do you sing? No, not me. Definitely not me.
I sing a little bit. But, yeah.
My eldest daughter, she's 21, and she does a bit of singing,
a few weddings and places like that.
Just here to show my eldest daughter
that - to never give up, keep having a crack.
Shanae's a great little singer, so many plays at school
and she's done some auditions,
got to a certain stage in the auditions
and then was no longer required, if you like.
(LAUGHTER)
Don't want her to just think, "That's it for me."
You know, I want her to keep having a crack.
Since I've started practising again,
you have not stopped singing in the house
and that's good, that's what I want to hear.
I'm really proud of you for just going after your dreams
and showing me that, yeah, you should never give up.
Like, it's definitely inspired me.
That's good.
(MUSIC BUILDING)
# I'm a man in the arena...
I'm just a postie from country Victoria.
But getting up there in front of all those people is going to be,
you know, something totally different to what I've ever done before.
So, yeah. I'm shitting myself.
# I'm a man in the arena...
I just want to show my kids to never give up.
Keep having a crack and have another go.
# I'm a man in the arena...
PRODUCER: Artist walking.
(SILENCE)
(BREATHES DEEPLY)
(ROCK MUSIC BEGINS)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# Jessie is a friend
# Yeah, I know, he's been a good friend of mine
# But lately something's changed that ain't hard to define
# Jessie's got himself a girl and I want to make her mine
# 'Cause she's watching him with those eyes
# And she's loving him with that body, I just know it
# Yeah, and he's holding her in his arms late, late at night
# You know, I wish that I had Jessie's girl...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# I wish that I had Jessie's girl
# Why can't I find a woman like that
# And when I'm looking in the mirror all the time
# Wonderin' what she don't see in me...
Jessie's girl!
# I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines
# Ain't that the way love's supposed to be
# Tell me, where can I find a woman like that
# Like Jessie's girl
# I wish that I had Jessie's girl...
Come on, Jason!
# I want, I want Jessie's girl
# Why can't I find a woman like that
# Like Jessie's girl. #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Go, Dad!
Hello. Hello.
G'day, guys.
What's your name?
My name's Chris Watson.
I'm from a small town, Whittlesea, in Victoria.
And why 'Jessie's girl'? Is that a bit of a favourite?
It's one of my favourites.
Yeah, I'm 53, so back in the '80s, it was a huge blue-light disco era.
Oh, yes. (LAUGHS)
And it's still a bit of a party anthem today, really.
It is, yes. That song will never die for good reason.
So, it's hard to give people
like yourself critique
because it's not like there's something terribly wrong with it.
I think the reason that maybe you didn't get a chair-turn
is because on a stage like this,
it's about figuring out an arrangement
and stuff that really highlights your voice
and makes us go, "Wow, that's really unique, it's really different."
So, 53. Like, why The Voice?
I've been through some triumphs, some tragedies
like everybody in life.
My daughter's a great little singer and I just wanted to show her...
Is this your daughter here?
Yes. She kind of got a little bit down in the dumps
a little bit about her singing after a couple of knockbacks,
but since I said I'm doing this and I started practising at home,
you know, she's gone out and bought microphones and everything
and I just want to show her, hey, I'm 53, I'm having a crack.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Yes! Yes, Dad!
Yes, Dad!
Sometimes it just takes Dad giving it a crack
to show you, you can do it, right?
Yeah, for sure.
So, I mean, is she good?
She's bloody good.
Are you just saying that 'cause you're her dad?
I kind of want to hear myself. Can we hear her?
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
I mean, it's - look, it's never too late.
It really isn't.
It's never too late
and I'm glad that Dad's ignited a bit of a spark.
It is a big enough spark to get you to give it a crack?
Maybe. (LAUGHS)
I hope so, yeah.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
I'm not saying, I'm not saying now
because if you're actually really good,
then we won't be able to put you through
'cause were not supposed to see you.
But would you actually give it - I'm not actually joking.
Would you actually give it a crack?
Yeah, after seeing Dad, like, yeah.
I think I would, yeah.
Oh, wow. Like, next year, or this?
Would you do it this year?
Yeah, yeah.
Actually? Yeah, yeah.
(LAUGHS)
I guess. Yeah.
Sonia, is that...
I can check upstairs if you want. Yeah?
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Right, hang on. Give me one second.
Is it possible for Shanae to come back and audition?
GUY: And just remember,
even if you don't get a chair-turn,
it doesn't mean
like it's just another defeat
and then you give up.
Yeah. Yeah, that's right.
So, I'm just taking the heat and the pressure off ourselves
if we don't turn for you.
(LAUGHTER)
Yeah.
I've had word back. Ah-ha.
It's approved.
Shanae can come back to audition
but coaches, you won't know when she's going to appear.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Are you happy to, Shanae?
Yeah.
If that's OK with everyone.
She's ready, believe me.
Also, you just seem like the most incredible dad...
Thank you. ..and the nicest man
and I'm really kind of happy
that you came here today.
You should be really proud of yourself.
That was a great audition from you.
JESS: That was a really great audition.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
That's OK. Thank you. It could be a great story.
Could be. Let's hope. It really could be.
And it's all because you were brave enough to get up here
and sing 'Jessie's girl'. Oh, well. Got to have a crack.
Actually, the other day, you were on 'The Morning Show'
and you are talking about you like people smelling nice.
(LAUGHTER) Yeah.
I went out the next day and bought some aftershave
'cause I knew I was walking past you. (LAUGHS)
There you go. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
You know what?
You've inspired your daughter to sing
and I've inspired you to get rid of BO.
(LAUGHTER)
These things go round in circles.
Things are meant to happen.
Mate, thank you.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Thank you very much. Appreciate it, mate.
Thank you. Really good of you. Thanks very much.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
We love you.
Thank you.
He's a legend. I like him.
So, now, Shanae here. Shanae, yeah.
She's going to be in the hot seat. She can sing anything.
She doesn't eat Vegemite like I do, but you know...
(LAUGHTER) But you know...
It's all good. Can't have everything.
No, that's right. Yeah.
See you guys sometime.
Alright. No worries.
You'd better go start practising.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Bye. Thanks very much.
What just happened? I don't know.
You sounded really good. I was happy to get up, have a sing.
Did you feel OK when you were doing it?
I felt great when I was doing it.
You know what, you kind of tune out and forget people are there.
I know that sounds strange.
Yeah, that's the only thing I'm worried about
is will I get really nervous?
NARRATOR: Coming up...
# There's a black cloud hanging over...
NARRATOR: Our postie's daughter, Shanae,
takes on Australia's greatest stage.
You haven't had a lot of time to prepare.
No.
# For glory, for glory...
SHANAE: It's really nerve-wracking.
This is probably her biggest moment ever.
# For glory...
NARRATOR: Can this boy band blow the roof off The Voice arena?
We've got a lot of dance moves to incorporate as well as singing.
# We will rise and we will fall...
You're working the mic. I mean, it's cool. You know?
Oh, my...
We need to get you guys the headset mics, so you can cut up...
NARRATOR: And later...
..which one of these outstanding artists...
..brings on a block?
# This is The Voice! #
SONIA: Do you want the chance to sing on the biggest stage in Australia?
Auditions for The Voice are now open.
Check the details on your screen
for your chance to turn one of our coaches' chairs.
Oh!
This is what life is about, ladies and gentlemen!
# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...
I'm Tyler. I'm Harry.
I'm Kai. I'm Emerson.
I'm Jai. And we're Overnight.
# Dedicate this song to my friends who come along
# To wherever's going down tonight...
I'm basically the dad of the group.
I listen to Billy Joel and watch 'Cheers'.
I'm the youngest.
You know, these guys are just like my older brothers, really.
So, I'm basically the daredevil. I do extreme sports.
I am the hopeless romantic.
You keep dreaming, pal.
(LAUGHTER)
# Young and dumb, we got nothing to lose
# Nothing matters at all
# Do what we wanna do...
I'm basically the chauffeur of the group.
If anyone needs a lift, I am there to pick them up
and we're going to go to the destination,
which is the final, baby.
Hooray!
# High five, time to ride
# Everybody jump in, come on lets fly
# Lets scream it like we mean it
# Woah, oh, oh, woah, oh, oh...
The boy band all started
because we all went to high school together
and we became really close
and we've all been singing together through ensembles at school
and then yeah, one day, we were like, "Let's just form a band."
And then we did it.
# Hey, ho, where we goin'
# Don't know, don't care 'cause everybody knows
# When we arrive the party will come alive...
For our blind audition, we've got a lot of dance moves
to incorporate as well as singing with harmonies
and solo lines as well.
Some of the risks are like we're five voices,
are they going to blend together, is it going to be good?
It's certainly a risk we're willing to take.
Yeah.
# High five, time to ride
# Everybody jump in, come on lets fly
# Let's scream it like we mean it
# Woah, oh, oh, woah, oh, oh...
We want to make boy bands cool again.
Rock on, baby.
# When we arrive, the party will come alive. #
(SILENCE)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
GUY: That's a reaction.
Guys... That's a good reaction.
You can't do that.
(SILENCE)
# All you people can't you see, can't you see...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# How your love's affecting our reality...
I knew it! I knew it!
# Every time we're down, you can make it right
# And that makes you larger than life
# I may run and hide when you're screamin' my name, alright...
Come on!
# But let me tell you now
# There are prices to fame, alright
# 'Cause
# All of your time's spent
# In flashes of light...
Let's go!
# All you people can't you see, can't you see...
I have to! I have to!
# How your love's affecting our reality
# Every time we're down, you can make it right
# And that makes you larger...
Let's go! # Than life...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# All you people can't you see, can't you see
# Can't you see
# How your love's affecting our reality
# Our reality
# Every time we're down, you can make it right
# And that makes you larger
# That makes you larger than life. #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Today!
RITA: Wow! JESS: Today!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
RITA: What? What?
JESS: Wow!
JASON: Wow!
That was cool.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) JASON: Well, damn.
Wait, wait, wait. What... What is your...
Like, who are you guys? What are your names?
Like, not individually. Like, do you have a band name?
Yeah, we're Overnight.
JASON: Overnight! (CROWD CHEERING)
Overnight, alright?
Can I get an amen? No, I'm kidding. (LAUGHTER)
So, listen, that was unbelievable.
I mean, when it started, I was like,
"This sounds like a lot of energy."
And even before y'all started singing,
the crowd was buzzing. It was like, "Ooh!"
(CROWD CHEERING) (GIGGLES)
And I was like... I was like, "Hold up, hold up."
So, you guys look great. Wow.
You sound great. And then when I turned around,
y'all was dancing. Y'all was cutting up. I was like...
You were killing it! (JESS LAUGHS)
(CROWD CHEERING)
I'm like, "What is going on here?
"Is this a moment where we put an Australian band
"on the map across the world?"
Yes, this...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) JESS: Yo! (LAUGHS)
Is this what I'm witnessing right here, right now?
(LAUGHS) Yes! I mean, this is insane.
I saw y'all... The choreography was tight.
Oh! Oh! Oh! Let me see you!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) That's not fair!
They're gonna get Jason Derulo!
So you... Jason!
Yeah? If you do a backflip right now...
'Cause I know you can do it. I've seen your TikToks.
Nah, nah, nah, nah. (CROWD CHEERING)
Nah, nah, nah, no, no. Listen... Do it!
What I was gonna say is, I mean,
you guys have this mic here, you know,
and you're working the mic, I mean, it's cool...
Oh! Oh, my... (GUY CHUCKLES)
We have a lot in common. I'm just saying.
I dance, y'all dance.
You know, that makes sense. That makes a lot of sense, right?
Wow. But I'll one-up you.
The mic is cool, but what we need to get you guys,
if you guys join Team Jason,
we need to get you guys the headset mic
so you can cut up without the...
Wow. You know what I'm saying?
Here you go! (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
So, my wheels...
My wheels are turning, you know what I'm saying?
Like, hold on. Like, my wheels are turning.
I got a lot planned for you, 'cause I can see the music videos...
Hold on, hold on!
Uh! Is this the moment...
where I use my...
block? Oh!
GUY: Oh! Dang!
JESS: She did it! (LAUGHS)
# This is The Voice! #
(CROWD CHEERING)
My wheels are turning, you know what I'm saying?
Like, hold on. Like, my wheels are turning.
I got a lot planned for you, 'cause I can see the music videos...
Hold on, hold on.
Uh! Is this the moment...
where I use my...block? Oh!
(CROWD SCREAMING AND CHEERING)
GUY: Oh! Dang!
JESS: She did it!
(LAUGHS) She did it. (LAUGHS)
Jason! Jason! (LAUGHS) I... I mean, I just...
No, no, but I'm sorry, Jason. I'm so sorry, Jason.
I had to do that! Can I just tell you why?
Tell me. 'Cause you guys...
I had this story before.
I had five females called G-Nation on my team.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) She had!
And I took them all the way to the finals, OK?
And I... I'm good with bands. I'm good with bands.
I'm good with you guys. I'm good with bands like this.
I know I can take you guys all the way.
Rita, Rita, you're forgetting, I used to be in a band.
Gah! I used to be in a girl band.
(CHUCKLES) OK?
So I also know about placement,
who does what harmony... This thing getting crazy!
..who does what movement.
You're blocked, so you...
It's alright. (BOTH LAUGH)
And let me say... Um, I feel sorry for you.
But hang on. I used to be in a band, so I understand about,
you know, who takes what position and...
It's not about that. ..and who does, who sings what,
who's over here to the left, who's to the right?
I understand that process.
I've been on this show as a coach for three years now,
and it's been amazing. I've had such a wonderful time,
but I have never experienced a whole group.
I've never experienced a boy band. So...
And I think I have the confidence and the courage
to be able to stand up to that and give you what you need.
Is what I'm saying. Yeah.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) OK?
I'm still going, Rita. I'm still fighting.
(LAUGHS) I think that my block says it all.
I am also in this fight.
(LAUGHTER AND CHEERING) Oh. Oh, yeah.
Sorry. And, you know, like...
(GASPS) Guy! Hold on, like...
So... Come on!
I'm gonna...
(SCATTERED CHEERING)
You know, um... (LAUGHS)
There's, you know, you can do, like, sweep...
(LAUGHTER) Sweep...
Jeez! Do it again, do it again.
Jason looked so cool doing that!
I know! (LAUGHTER)
That went so differently in my head!
That went SO differently!
(GROANS) (JESS CACKLING)
I'll give you that back. Oh, my god. That is hilarious.
It was the thought that counts, right?
Yes, exactly. (LAUGHS)
Look... Rita, that was a strong block.
I know. Strong block.
I mean, Jason pulled out the moves and everything.
You let him do that.
Yeah, it's also 'cause he's, like, new,
and I feel like everyone's gonna be like, "Oh, he's new!"
It's like, "I'm so good! I'm Jason!" But, like...
(LAUGHTER)
Well, I'll... Oh, my god.
I'll say yes, you've had G-Nation.
I... You know the difference between G-Nation
and you guys, is G-Nation were...
No, it's not 'you guys'. It's called Overnight.
Yes, OK. Yes!
Yes! Ooh! (CHUCKLES)
Oh, my god! Dropping that fire!
G-Nation... This is real!
G-Nation were polished.
You know? They sort of came, they were really rehearsed.
The thing that I loved about you the most
was kind of how raw it was.
And, I don't know, it feels organic, and it feels real,
so I think it's about choosing a coach that's gonna help
keep that organic nature and that friendship
and just lads hanging out that love music.
But polishing it to a place where... Exactly.
..it's believable. That's right.
And it's credible. That's right.
I think they're all skills
that you need a coach that is quite technical,
and that coach...
Is me. ..Overnight...
Is I. Is me.
..is Guy Sebastian, who's not blocked.
No! (LAUGHS)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Well, you know...
Um, you know, I put a block out.
I don't know how more I can show you how much I want you,
and I'll work really, really hard to make sure you guys are happy.
Like, genuinely, I really believe that I'm good at this.
And I feel like, I did win last season...
Not with G-Nation, though! ..for a reason.
You didn't win with a group!
I get it. Not with G-Nation, you didn't.
But I just want to say, like...
This is my... This is what I do.
This is... I feel like this is my...
This is where we do it. Yeah.
Anyway, up to you!
(CROWD YELLING INDISTINCTLY)
So, the person we want to take us in our journey...
(TENSE MUSIC)
..is Guy Sebastian.
Yeah!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) JESS: Finally!
I'm sorry, Rita. I'm sorry.
I know!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Yes! JASON: I didn't see that coming.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
MAN: He got it! I'm so upset!
Welcome!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES)
Who did you come thinking...?
We were gonna go with Jason.
Were you really? Fantastic, man.
Oh, dude! Fantastic.
I'm just so happy you're on the show.
That's all that matters. JESS: Congratulations!
Welcome to the show! Have the best time.
Big congrats, guys. Big congrats.
Well done, lads.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(LAUGHS) JESS: Wow!
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Rita! Rita! What?
I pulled out the big guns, too! Like, I had a block!
You went all the way there. You were like...
And I blocked the wrong person!
(LAUGHS)
WOMAN: You nailed it, darling!
(LAUGHS) Oh, I'm so proud of you!
You did so well! (GUY CHUCKLES)
You did so well! (KISSES)
I'm so proud of you!
I honestly didn't think they were gonna go with Guy.
He came in sideways.
He just waited for us to all say our piece.
I'm so mad. I'm so mad!
Like, genuinely. Like, in my gut... You were going hard!
Honestly, honestly, they're gonna be tough to beat.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES) How?
Like, how? How? Like, how?
Oh, my goodness. Rita...
That's so dark. This show is dark. They're gonna be tough to beat.
That's what I was just telling the girls.
They're good! (APPLAUSE)
I'm absolutely gobsmacked.
I thought I had it in the bag. I really pitched hard.
And also, like, I used my block
to basically do Guy a favour. (LAUGHS)
Because that was a good, good group.
Damn it!
Darn you, Guy!
That was a pretty brutal block by Rita.
Very unexpected. He thought he had it in the bag.
I thought he had it in the bag. And then, boom.
Poor Jason. He just got here! (LAUGHS)
I should have blocked you while you were speaking.
(LAUGHS) You pulled the block out on me
and still didn't get it. I know!
I feel bad for myself, but I feel even more bad for you.
But also, it's not even just feeling bad,
it's humiliation on top of that all!
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
NARRATOR: Next...
# Can I burn... #
BEN: I'm a very nervous person.
# Like a star... #
As soon as I sing in front of other people or a crowd,
my throat closes up.
# And we could be kings... #
I need to go through this.
But, like, I honestly can easily picture myself walking out
and being like, "Nup, can't do it."
# We could be kings... #
# This is The Voice! #
(EXHALES)
(THUD) (LAUGHS) Oh, no!
Bloody hell. OK.
What should I say? "Ben's interview?"
Here we go.
(UPBEAT HIP-HOP MUSIC)
I'm so not made for the camera. I'm really realising that today.
# All of the answers, I really don't know
# Just looking for truth, just searching for hope... #
WOMAN: Do you get a lot of compliments on your hair?
I do, actually.
It's a bit silly, isn't it?
# We only got so many minutes
# Well, then I'm gonna make my minutes count... #
Yeah, it's not so great when you go to the clubs
and then everyone's just, like,
coming up and rubbing your hair like you're a dog.
But it's not, like, fun. It's more like in a condescending,
like, "Oh, that's different."
(BACKGROUND SONG CONTINUES)
Thinking about getting on the Voice stage, I am shitting myself.
I'm a very nervous person.
# A beast with no reflection
# A shape without a name... #
I've never actually performed in front of a big crowd.
Just performed at, like,
my little Christian high school a couple of times.
# There's nowhere to hide... #
As soon as I sing in front of other people or a crowd,
my throat closes up.
# There's nowhere to hide... #
I am questioning if I will be able
to make it out on the stage.
# Paralysed by fear... #
I honestly can easily picture myself walking out
and being like, "Nup, can't do it,"
once I see those chairs.
I need to go through this.
Because singing and music is honestly
the only thing I've ever cared about.
The only thing that always makes me feel something.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SILENCE)
(WHISPERING) OK. Is he coming out?
WOMAN: You look panicked. Yeah, I very am.
You're panicked? Are you not OK? No, no.
I'm just, you know, just chucking a Ben.
Just take some breaths, just relax.
I can feel the phlegm in the back of my throat
hardening and crawling up.
Oh, my god. Oh, my god. Oh, my god. Oh, my god.
No, I was being serious. Don't think about the phlegm.
No. Thank you. You're gonna be fine. Just breathe.
You need to just breathe. You're gonna kill it.
I'm not worried in the slightest.
Yeah. Just breathe.
OK, you're good. You're good. Oh, my gosh.
(TENSE MUSIC)
WOMAN: Artist walking!
(SILENCE)
(TENSE MUSIC)
(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)
(SONG INTRO PLAYS)
# A lucky, lucky girl
# She got married to a boy like you
# She'd kick you out if she ever, ever knew
# 'Bout all the (DING) you tell me that you do
# Dirty, dirty boy
# You know everyone is talking on the scene
# I hear them whispering 'bout the places that you've been
# And how you don't know how to keep your business clean
# Mummy don't know Daddy's getting hot
# At the body shop
# Doing something unholy
# He's sat back while she's dropping it
# She be popping it
# And she put it down slowly
# Ooh, ooh, ooh
# Mummy don't know Daddy's getting hot
# At the body shop, doing something unholy... #
Oh, my god!
# He's sat back while she's dropping it
# She be popping it
# Yeah, she put it down slowly
# Oh-ee-oh-ee-oh
# He left his kids at home
# So he can get that
# Mummy don't know Daddy's getting hot
# At the body shop
# Doing something unholy. #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(JESS LAUGHS)
(MOUTHS) What?
JESS: Yeah!
What the hell?
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES) Damn!
Wow.
I'm feeling super-unholy.
(LAUGHS)
You seem so shocked. Are you shocked?
I'm so shocked. As if every...
What, that we all turned around for you?
What the hell? Are you kidding me?
No! (GUY LAUGHS)
Well, you shouldn't be, 'cause that was awesome.
Thank you so much. That was really good.
Yee! JESS: So good.
Thank you.
Hi! What's your name? Where are you from?
I'm Ben. I'm 22. I'm from Blacktown.
RITA: Hey! JESS: Yeah!
Are you really nervous?
So nervous. Like, what the hell is going on?
(LAUGHTER) So crazy.
Is that something to do with self-confidence?
Or, like, where is this sort of panic coming from?
Probably. But I've never really performed in something like this,
so I'm like, "What is going on?"
When you turned around, I was like, "Are you kidding me?"
Are YOU kidding me? And then more turned around...
Are YOU kidding me?
I loved it! Your tone, that set me off straight away.
But what really got me was that little run that you did.
I think your voice is so, so, so, so, so perfect
for the radio, for sort of pop stardom.
The fact that you've come out here being super-nervous,
that is such a big achievement,
because usually people stay crimpled...
(APPLAUSE)
..into their sort of room
and never really will ever know "what if, what if?"
And you did that, so that's a huge achievement.
So well done for that. Thank you so much. Thank you.
Appreciate that. (APPLAUSE)
Listen, I'd love to have you on my team.
I'd love to really get into the nitty-gritty
of, like, all the songs that I think will suit you
and your personality.
Get that, pull that out of you.
Get your confidence to a point where you're like,
"I am really comfortable now."
And we will go over it however many times necessary.
Yeah. We both have curly hair.
Love! Love it. You know?
I feel like we both should have a conversation about that.
Yeah, you're not wrong. We will just make it fabulous,
honestly, 'cause you deserve that. Thank you.
So welcome to The Voice, regardless! Thank you. Love.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
I think that was an amazing rendition of that song.
I think your vocal tone is beautiful.
You just kept getting better and better and better
as the audition went along.
And I was really also impressed mostly with your mic control.
And it just makes for an entirely better performance.
So I'm really passionate about you and your voice,
so I would love to continue to nurture what you have already
as your coach, if you will have me.
Thank you. I appreciate that a lot. Thank you.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) JESS: I love that in a person.
Someone who knows their voice completely inside-out.
I mean, the dynamic in your voice is incredible.
The technique you have, you can't teach that.
Most people take years to understand how to use a microphone
and to be able to know what levels of their vocals
are going high and low.
You know all those levels, and it's ridiculous.
And I would be so honoured to have you on Team Jess.
I appreciate that so much. I love you.
Thank you. I love you!
Oh, my god. Thank you.
So insane.
Ben, that's probably the most polite performance
of 'Unholy' I've ever seen.
(LAUGHTER)
Uh, I'm glad you sang that song,
because it really did show off your range.
It was such a vocally brilliant performance.
I would say to you, you keep saying, "What the heck?"
Like, "Why did I get chair turns?"
This show is so quick
that you've probably got to really flick into that mode
of believing in yourself now.
JESS: Yeah! (LAUGHS) Absolutely.
Because you did get four chair turns.
You heard the audience. And you nailed it.
Your voice is great. Thank you.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Thank you so much.
I would say to you now,
make sure the vocals match the performance.
Because I think we need to see a bit more of a ferocious Ben
that believes in himself in the next performance.
JESS: Yeah! (LAUGHS) I so agree with you.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Thank you so much.
I obviously, I'd love you on my team.
I think you're a great vocalist. I love working with great vocalists.
It's pretty obvious. I love your voice. I really do.
Thank you. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
I don't think I've ever seen anybody stand that far back.
RITA: I know! (LAUGHTER)
JESS: I was gonna say! (LAUGHS)
This is your moment, man! (CHUCKLES)
(LIGHT, TICKING MUSIC)
(AUDIENCE YELLING INDISTINCTLY)
(AUDIENCE CONTINUES YELLING INDISTINCTLY)
Literally obsessed with everyone.
Like, I was so shocked anyone would have turned around, but...
I'm gonna go with...
(LIGHT, TICKING MUSIC)
..with Rita.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Damn! Damn it!
(UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES)
RITA: Wow. You were really good.
You really should be proud of that!
Thank you so much. You killed it!
I was really hoping you would turn around.
Oh, really? Of course I was gonna turn around!
You're so beautiful. Stop this!
Stop this right now! This is where it stops.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(LAUGHS) JESS: Yeah!
RITA: That was so good! Well done. That was good.
I just had to shake him like that.
Yeah, yeah! Bring that out of him.
Know what one of my warm-ups is?
It's like this.
(GIBBERISH NOISES)
(LAUGHS) Really?
Yeah. For real?
Yeah. And I go up like...
(GIBBERISH ASCENDING NOTES)
That explains a lot.
(LAUGHTER)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Yay! I love Ben! Ben is fantastic.
Yeah, I see Ben as someone that won't even recognise himself
when he looks back at his Blinds. He's gonna be like, "Who was I?"
So that's my aim.
NARRATOR: Still to come...
ANDREW: Growing up, literally anything I could play,
I was obsessed with it.
..he's king of the sports field...
I love the competitive nature of it.
..with a surprise in store.
# Burn like a wildfire... #
I'm singing something pretty unique,
and so I just hope that risk pays off.
# Reaching my heart tonight... #
And our postie's daughter, Shanae, returns to face the music.
# Like a wildfire... #
For me to audition, it's definitely going to be a big challenge.
But will she go one better than her dad?
I really owe it to my dad to give my absolute all.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
# This is The Voice! #
(SOFT MUSIC)
ANDREW: I love playing sports.
I love the competitive nature of it.
Pretty competitive person.
# Is it safe outside this hideout? #
My name's Andrew Taylor Knight.
I'm 24, and I'm from New South Wales.
Growing up, literally anything I could play -
tennis, rugby, cricket - I was obsessed with it.
Sports is an escape.
# Let it out, let it all out
# I wanna be upside-down... #
When I was 11 years old,
I moved from Mauritius to Australia
to go to boarding school.
(CROWD SHOUTING)
It was difficult, being so young.
And because I was probably about 8,000 miles from my parents.
And my parents put me up in boarding school
even though it was more expensive.
They've given up the world for me to be able to have these opportunities.
'Cause they pump me up quite a bit.
You know, that's helped shape you with discipline in music, the sport.
And we are always very proud of you.
Thanks. No matter what it is.
You just give it all,
and you'll be successful in life for sure.
Love you, mate. (EXHALES)
My mum is one of my best friends, for sure.
She's just amazing. (CHUCKLES)
Yes. Um...
You know, I'm doing this for you.
(SOMBRE STRING MUSIC)
Um... Sorry.
(SNIFFS)
(SOMBRE MUSIC CONTINUES)
As you grow older...
I realise how much they gave up for me.
Yeah, it's... I just want to...
give back to them.
And it means a lot to me.
# Yeah
# Let it out, let it all out
# I wanna be the only one... #
I'm singing something pretty unique.
It's not usually done on The Voice.
And so I just hope that that risk pays off.
I've been training for this, and I'm ready.
(BACKGROUND SONG CONTINUES)
# Let it out, let it all out... #
(BACKGROUND SONG FADES OUT)
Oh, my gosh.
See, look how tall and handsome he is!
Yes!
(SILENCE)
('LARGO AL FACTOTUM' BY GIOACHINO ROSSINI BEGINS)
Whoa!
(BEGINS SINGING LIVELY ITALIAN ARIA)
Oh, yeah! (LAUGHS)
(CONTINUES SINGING IN ITALIAN) Straight away?
Wow. # La la la la la la la! #
Wow! Word!
(CONTINUES SINGING IN ITALIAN)
Wow!
(POWERFUL VOCAL RUN) (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Wow!
(CONTINUES SINGING IN ITALIAN)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) The audience is screaming!
# Figaro, Figaro
# Figaro, Figaro, Figaro, Figaro... #
(SQUEALS) # Figaro! #
Yo! (CHUCKLES)
(RAPID SINGING IN ITALIAN)
(AUDIENCE CLAPPING ALONG)
# La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la... #
(CONTINUES SINGING IN ITALIAN)
Look at Rita! (LAUGHS)
(BUILDING TO POWERFUL FINALE)
(SONG REACHES CRESCENDO)
(DRAMATIC ORCHESTRAL OUTRO)
Oh! Wow.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Yeah!
(CHEERING)
Yes! Yeah!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Yeah! (CHUCKLES)
That was amazing. (CHUCKLING) Yeah!
What's your name? What's your name, bro?
My name's Andrew Taylor Knight.
Andrew! (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Wow, wow, wow.
Uh, I think...
I think we're bringing classical music to the mainstream.
Yeah, for sure.
Um... That was...
That was really damn good, man.
Uh, your technique is through the roof.
Like... Like, outta here, brother.
And your connection to the audience is really spot-on as well,
because a lot of times,
we are so locked into what the music is
that we forget the performance element.
But your performance element is just as high
as the vocal quality, man. Thank you.
This is something that I haven't seen, ever.
I haven't seen someone that has the vibe that you have, at your age,
that can bring classical music to the mainstream.
Appreciate that. So big congratulations on that.
Wow! You're powerful.
Yeah. You're... Like...
The theatrics that you can do with technique is insane.
It was so pure and so clear.
Oh, my god. Thank you.
You've got such a big voice.
I kind of wish I would have slammed that button,
because you did nothing wrong. You've got a beautiful gift.
You should be proud of yourself. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Appreciate that.
What was your name? I'm Andrew Taylor Knight.
Oh, my god. You sound like a knight. You look like a knight.
You look like Prince Charming or something!
You look like you just got off your horse
and ended up on The Voice stage!
It's just phenomenal!
I think everyone at home, including here,
I think we really just got transcended
into some different sort of like world,
and it'll be so interesting to watch you survive on a show like this
and to really kind of keep that incredible thread
of grace and presence and beauty
within this, like, crazy world that we live in.
So I feel like we all need a bit of classical music right now.
So thank you for that.
That was amazing. Thank you.
Absolutely. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Um, I'd love to have you on my team.
You know, I have to say, though,
Jason, before we even started the Blinds, said,
"I'd love to have somebody classical."
Do you remember? He said to me, like, "I think I..."
(OPERATIC VOCALS) # And we will ride... #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
# On the wheels
# Of a dream... #
Yeah! (LAUGHS) (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Who is it gonna be?
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
It's your world!
CROWD: Jason! Jason! Jason! Jason! Jason! Jason! Jason!
Aw! Thank you, guys.
I appreciate your thoughts, and, um...
But I have to go with Jason.
My brother! Yeah!
(UPLIFTING MUSIC)
This is so, so dope.
I think we could do some incredible things together.
I've been singing classical music my whole life, man.
That's crazy. I was the classical kid.
But, I mean, you could really bring this to the masses
in a totally different way.
Let's do it. Let's do it!
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Hey, there. Phil?
Very nice to meet you. Rachel.
Hello! Lovely to meet you! Rachel. Very nice to meet you guys.
(OVERLAPPING CHATTER) (GIGGLING)
You can tell the difference between a star and a student.
I'm excited. I think we're gonna do some amazing things together.
Let's do it. For sure. Thank you so much.
Appreciate your words. Cheers, guys. I can't wait.
Yeah! I'm super-excited.
Thank you, guys. Cheers.
Nice to meet you, guys. Nice to meet you. Cheers.
You got your classical guy! Oh, that's gonna be mad fun.
You got it!
Did you actually want a classical? I did!
I feel like you've got real manifesting powers.
Can you manifest me some stuff?
(LAUGHTER)
Like, you know, that perfect jawline and the tall, like...
Andrew the knight. That's what I was telling,
I was like, "Bro, you gonna sell out some arenas!"
(FUNKY, UPBEAT MUSIC)
Have you got any tips for me?
Well, I reckon once you start singing,
the nerves drop away. Yeah.
# Watch out... #
Well, well, well. The Watson family.
I'm having a sense of deja vu!
You haven't had a lot of time to prepare.
No. (CHUCKLES) Trying to do as much practice as I can...
Mm-hm. ..in this short time.
What are you going to sing?
I'm going to sing 'Chandelier' by Sia.
(GASPS) I love that song!
So, big song. Yeah. It is a big song.
Because they won't know that it's you!
No! But I'm really excited.
I'm excited because it's got her up singing again.
Mmm. After doing this for me.
That's what it was about.
Exactly. Job done, Dad. Well done.
Fingers crossed, toes crossed. Thank you.
Everything. Thank you.
(TENSE, DRAMATIC MUSIC)
# Rise up like I'm walking through the fire, rise up... #
I've always loved singing,
but after a couple of knock-backs,
it really took a shot at my confidence.
# Whoa... #
It's really nerve-racking,
but despite how nervous I'm feeling,
I really owe it to my dad to give my absolute all.
This is probably her biggest moment ever.
(LAUGHS) Mmm.
That would mean so much to him, and he would be so proud.
# Rise up, now I'm gonna rise up... #
And I can't give up this opportunity to do that.
# Rise up! #
(TENSE MUSIC)
WOMAN: Artist walking!
(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)
(CLEARS THROAT)
(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)
(MUSIC FADES TO SILENCE)
(WHISPERS) I don't think I can watch!
(SILENCE)
# This is The Voice! #
(SILENCE)
(WHISPERS) I don't think I can watch!
(SILENCE)
(PIANO INTRO TO 'CHANDELIER' PLAYS)
# Party girls don't get hurt
# Can't feel anything, when will I learn?
# Push it down
# Push it down... # (VOCALISES)
# One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
# One, two, three
# One, two, three, drink
# One, two, three, one, two, three, drink... #
It's all about the chorus! # Throw 'em back
# Till I lose count... # All about the chorus.
(POWERFUL, STRONG VOCALS) # I'm gonna swing
# From the chandelier... # Yeah!
# I'm gonna live... # Holy shit!
# Like tomorrow doesn't exist
# Like it doesn't exist... #
Wow! # I'm gonna fly
# Like a bird through the night
# Feel my tears as they dry
# I'm gonna swing
# From the chandelier
# From the chandelier. #
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
That's the daughter!
Yes!
Yes! (LAUGHS)
(CROWD CHEERING)
So... (LAUGHS)
Yeah! (LAUGHS)
Hello! (TEARFULLY) Hello!
How you doing?
(VOICE BREAKS) I'm good! (LAUGHS) Ah!
Wow. I just did a double take.
Yes! (CLEARS THROAT) I looked over...
to the friends and family, and recognised a face.
Yes, that's my dad. (LAUGHS)
That is your dad, who auditioned.
RITA: Hi, Dad! Look!
I'm sorry, I lost it. (CHUCKLES)
I almost did, too, Dad. I'm not a crier, but that...
(EXHALES) That got me. RITA: I know!
(INDISTINCT) Yeah.
Thank you so much. Ho-ly...
So, it was Chris, right? (VOICE BREAKS) Yep.
Chris. Sorry. (LAUGHS)
When you said she was good,
that was a little bit of an understatement.
(LAUGHTER)
So, for the audience that are here, Chris auditioned.
Great guy. Didn't get a chair turn.
I'm sorry to point that out again, Chris.
No! (LAUGHS)
But he said he did it to inspire his daughter,
who kind of put singing aside a little bit,
and he wanted to show her
you've got to go and chase your dreams and do your thing.
(CHUCKLES) (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
Um, what's your name? Shanae Watson.
Shanae. My gosh.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
Shanae, that... Well, that was worth doing!
Yeah! Yeah, you think? To say the least.
(LAUGHTER)
To be honest, I was... You sung the verse great.
But I know with that song, it's about the chorus.
Yeah. (LAUGHS) Yep.
One of the hardest choruses to sing. Yep.
When you nailed that, I had to slam this button down,
because... Thank you so much.
..it's easy to really expose the flaws
of someone's voice in that song,
and they nail the verse, then it's like,
(TUNELESS) # Haaaaiii... #
(LAUGHTER)
But you sang it like an absolute angel, and I think...
Thank you so much. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
See what happens when you go out on a limb as a father?
She's a ripper. (CHUCKLES)
And you inspire your daughter? JESS: Yep.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
And see what happens... Yes.
..when you take a leap of faith? That's right.
Like, why... Did you think you were not good enough?
I don't know. Like, I just... Yeah, my confidence was low,
and then, yeah,
I wasn't really sure for a while, I suppose, and...
You got four chair turns.
I can't believe it.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
And if you were on my team,
I would be so excited just to try stuff,
to stamp some kind of artistry that you're proud of.
MAN: Thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much. (CHUCKLES)
I appreciate it so much.
Oh, sis, let me say, your dad wasn't kidding when,
you know, he championed for you up there and, you know,
he made sure to let us know that you had something.
You ripped it apart. (LAUGHS) Thank you so much.
Whoo! You ripped into it!
Oh, I'm so excited to see what you can do next!
Seriously! If you can rip up like that, I mean,
the next one is gonna be even bigger!
Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing that, and, um...
Yeah. I would love to have you on Team Jess.
Thank you so much. I appreciate that so much.
It means a lot.
So, I want to take a second to actually talk to Dad.
I... I'm really, really inspired by you,
and the fact that you...
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
..you went out on a limb
so that your daughter can see your courage
and that she could find the courage for herself, within you.
Um, I think that's just such a beautiful thing,
and I just want to thank you for that,
because it really, really inspires me as a father.
CROWD: Aww! (APPLAUSE)
And now, to you, uh,
that is one of the hardest songs in the world to sing.
(RITA CHUCKLES) And like Guy said,
people butcher it all the time. (CHUCKLES)
And I think people love to butcher it.
It's like their favourite thing to do.
Yeah! (LAUGHTER)
Why do people pick that song? I don't know!
Um, but you came in here, you smashed it.
You hit it, you know, out of the park.
Thank you. (CHUCKLES)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
I know Sia pretty well, so if you want to, um...
If you want to, like, meet her... Mm-hm!
..we can do, like, a video call.
I know Sia really well. (LAUGHS)
I know her too!
I got her number. I can call her...
I have her number. I have number, too!
It is 1:00 in the morning over there, though,
but we could wake her up.
I don't know her, but she's from Adelaide,
and we're pretty much all related, so...
(LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE)
Uh, what I'm trying to say is,
I would love to have you as a part of Team Jason.
I'd love to help you explore, and, um,
uh, help you find yourself as an artist.
Thank you so much. Absolutely.
I appreciate that.
Of course. Thank you.
(GIGGLES) Hi!
Aren't you so happy that you did it?
Oh, I'm so, so happy.
So grateful... Oh, it's...
There's nothing worse than just
always saying to yourself, "What if?"
Well, listen, your father, just, when he started crying, that got me.
That just really got me!
Um, it just shows, you know, there's no ego, there's no pride,
this is just a complete win for the whole family.
Yep. And that's what this is all about.
You know, if you win, I win.
And when we win, it's gonna be great.
So Team Rita for the win!
(LAUGHTER) Love it. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much. Hey, Shanae, it is time to choose.
Can I just ask, like, a really insecure question?
Mm-hm?
Like, you know when you said hi to Rita just then,
and you were like, "Hi!"
(LAUGHTER) Um...
(LAUGHS) Oh, god.
That's my girl, OK? That's my homie.
You didn't say hi, like, to anyone else like that...
Oh, no, please don't feel like that! Is that a sign?
No, no, please feel like that!
JESS: That's a sign. (INAUDIBLE)
(LAUGHS) Anyway!
Let's get back to the decision-making.
Who is it gonna be?
Oh... (AUDIENCE YELLING INDISTINCTLY)
(TENSE MUSIC)
Oh, my god! This is so hard.
(MOUTHS WORDS)
This is so hard.
Um... OK... Dad's saying, "You know."
This is so hard, and I just want to say I'm so grateful for all of you.
Like, it's the best experience ever.
Go with your heart. Go with your heart.
(AUDIENCE YELLING INDISTINCTLY)
I think I'm gonna go with Guy.
Oh!
Oh, wow!
JESS: It was a twist! She got us!
She got us! Another twist.
I love you all!
Oh, my gosh!
I was reading into the wave too much!
You were! (JESS LAUGHS)
Thank you! Thank you!
I thought she was gonna pick you for sure!
You were like, "Ahh!"
Yay!
So good! Thank you so much!
No! I mean, are you kidding? Well done. That was amazing!
There's someone you need to thank, and I need to thank him.
Thank you so much, guys! (CHUCKLES)
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)
(UPLIFTING MUSIC)
Oh...
I literally thought she was going for you.
I thought it was me!
(LAUGHTER)
I reckon I'm gonna cry again!
Oh, dude, come on. Give me a cuddle.
Oh... Just a bit emotional. Sorry.
No, of... Dude, I'm a dad. I cry over everything!
Commercials, anything makes me cry when it comes to my kids.
Full of tricks, this show. Well, damn.
(LAUGHS)
Hey, Rita. "Well, damn." (LAUGHS)
RITA: Oh, congrats.
JESS: So good. Congratulations. Congrats!
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
That was such a beautiful moment.
I thought I had Buckley's chance, but then she said my name
and I was stoked, so...
I've got a big responsibility now
to make sure this is all worthwhile for Shanae,
and that she leaves out of this as something blossoming.
So, it's an honour.
I know Guy, I know Guy's strategy, I know his way.
He really gets into the heart, and...
This is... This is embarrassing,
because I have, unfortunately, none on Team Jess.
(SIGHS) I just have to remain calm as much as I can.
Fight hard. You know, real...
(LAUGHTER) ..really... (LAUGHS)
Look, anyway. That's just how it is.
# This is The Voice! #
(ROCK MUSIC)
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