1 00:00:17,120 --> 00:00:19,360 My name is Charlie Pittman. 2 00:00:19,440 --> 00:00:21,200 My name is Tarryn Stokes. 3 00:00:22,160 --> 00:00:23,400 I'm Ethan Beckton. 4 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:26,680 I'm Ezra Williams. 5 00:00:28,360 --> 00:00:31,120 CHARLIE: Music, to me, is absolutely everything. 6 00:00:31,200 --> 00:00:32,960 It helps me through tough times. 7 00:00:33,040 --> 00:00:36,000 I don't go a day without having music in my life. 8 00:00:37,440 --> 00:00:38,920 # Infinite... # 9 00:00:40,120 --> 00:00:42,400 TARRYN: Music is a part of me. 10 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:44,880 It's just how I express life. 11 00:00:45,640 --> 00:00:47,120 EZRA: Music is everything. 12 00:00:47,200 --> 00:00:49,200 As soon as I wake up, I need music. 13 00:00:49,280 --> 00:00:50,760 It just runs through my veins. 14 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:54,520 ETHAN: I don't love anything else more than music. 15 00:00:55,280 --> 00:00:56,800 It's the one thing I truly love. 16 00:00:57,720 --> 00:00:59,320 It's what I'm put here to do. 17 00:01:01,040 --> 00:01:03,160 # Infinite... # 18 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:06,760 (VOCALISING) 19 00:01:06,840 --> 00:01:09,080 I chose Ethan to be my grand finale artist 20 00:01:09,160 --> 00:01:10,880 because he is the full package. 21 00:01:10,960 --> 00:01:15,280 He is someone who can have a lasting career and be a huge star. 22 00:01:15,360 --> 00:01:18,000 (VOCALISING) 23 00:01:18,080 --> 00:01:20,320 Charlie has tenderness. He's got power. 24 00:01:20,400 --> 00:01:22,240 He's such a great storyteller 25 00:01:22,320 --> 00:01:24,320 and you just believe him when he sings. 26 00:01:24,400 --> 00:01:25,600 (VOCALISING) 27 00:01:25,680 --> 00:01:28,600 Ezra just has this way of engaging 28 00:01:28,680 --> 00:01:30,640 and getting through people's hearts, 29 00:01:30,720 --> 00:01:33,720 but also making them want to just leap out of their chairs. 30 00:01:33,800 --> 00:01:35,640 (VOCALISING) 31 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:38,400 Tarryn is like one of the best singers I've ever heard, 32 00:01:38,480 --> 00:01:40,480 not just in Australia, but the world. 33 00:01:40,560 --> 00:01:42,360 She's laid it all out on the line. 34 00:01:42,440 --> 00:01:44,680 (VOCALISING) 35 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:46,560 If it's somebody that really deserves it, 36 00:01:46,640 --> 00:01:47,960 I really think it's her. 37 00:01:48,040 --> 00:01:51,000 (VOCALISING) 38 00:01:54,160 --> 00:01:56,840 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 39 00:01:59,520 --> 00:02:00,600 Hello, Australia, 40 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:04,720 and welcome to a very special edition of The Voice. 41 00:02:04,800 --> 00:02:06,120 Thousands of artists 42 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:09,160 dreamt of stepping onto The Voice stage this year, 43 00:02:09,240 --> 00:02:11,560 but now only four remain. 44 00:02:11,640 --> 00:02:14,480 In a celebration of their epic journey so far, 45 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:15,800 we'll take a look 46 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:18,360 at what it took to become a grand finalist. 47 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:20,720 Tonight, you'll see 48 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:23,200 exclusive behind the scenes moments 49 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:24,520 and we'll check out 50 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:26,680 the best performances of the series. 51 00:02:26,760 --> 00:02:30,240 To vote for your winner of The Voice 2023, 52 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:33,040 all you have to do is text the name of your favourite 53 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:34,160 to the number below. 54 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:37,720 First up, we look back at where Charlie started 55 00:02:37,800 --> 00:02:40,280 on his path to the grand finale. 56 00:02:40,360 --> 00:02:43,040 (UPBEAT MUSIC) 57 00:02:43,960 --> 00:02:46,920 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 58 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,760 Hello, Team Guy! 59 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:53,920 GUY: I've never had so many potential winners in a team before. 60 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,000 It's always hard cutting my team, 61 00:02:56,080 --> 00:02:57,240 but in particular, this year, 62 00:02:57,320 --> 00:02:59,320 it's the strongest team I've ever had. 63 00:02:59,400 --> 00:03:02,720 I think this is my year. Team Guy. 64 00:03:02,800 --> 00:03:04,080 The Voice winner always wins 65 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:06,520 when they connect with the heart of the audience. 66 00:03:06,600 --> 00:03:09,600 We've had tons of big voices. They don't always win. 67 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:11,240 It's about authenticity. 68 00:03:11,320 --> 00:03:13,760 It's about the performances. 69 00:03:14,520 --> 00:03:16,480 Charlie is so connected to his gift. 70 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:19,200 He's such a moving singer. 71 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:22,440 Whenever Charlie opens his mouth, I believe every word. 72 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:25,320 Charlie is not an artist that needs to connect. 73 00:03:25,400 --> 00:03:26,480 He is there. 74 00:03:27,760 --> 00:03:30,080 I think Charlie is a surprise package. 75 00:03:30,160 --> 00:03:32,200 He could not only win this, 76 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:35,160 I think he's got probably one of the best cracks 77 00:03:35,240 --> 00:03:38,680 at having a career out of this. 78 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:41,000 Yeah, Charlie's special, definitely. 79 00:03:41,080 --> 00:03:45,200 My dad was diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer. 80 00:03:45,280 --> 00:03:47,680 We lost him about a month ago. 81 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:51,560 The biggest thing for Dad was always just, like, "Follow your dream." 82 00:03:51,640 --> 00:03:53,320 Before my dad passed away, 83 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:56,480 he really wanted me to audition for The Voice Australia. 84 00:03:57,400 --> 00:04:01,400 I wanted to fulfil my dad's final wishes and chase my dream. 85 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:05,320 WOMAN: So, Charlie, you and I are going to hang here. 86 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:06,920 Yeah. How do you feel? 87 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:10,200 Yeah. Nervous. Definitely nervous. Yeah, of course. Of course. 88 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:11,680 It means a lot to you. Yeah. 89 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:13,000 I think just enjoy. 90 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:15,560 I was super nervous for my blind audition. 91 00:04:15,640 --> 00:04:20,160 # I just want you to know who I am... # 92 00:04:20,240 --> 00:04:22,440 CHARLIE: I mean, when I'm backstage waiting to go on 93 00:04:22,520 --> 00:04:24,200 and I hear crazy notes... 94 00:04:25,560 --> 00:04:27,480 ..that, you know, I couldn't ever sing. 95 00:04:27,560 --> 00:04:30,520 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 96 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:34,240 Are they going to think that's so much better 97 00:04:34,320 --> 00:04:35,280 than what I do? 98 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:39,800 WOMAN: So, I'm going to count you down for your walk-in. 99 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:40,960 CHARLIE: So anxious. 100 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:42,320 No, no, no. You're fine. 101 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:45,360 (HEARTBEAT POUNDING) 102 00:04:49,560 --> 00:04:50,800 WOMAN: Artist walking. 103 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:53,360 Walking on stage for my blind audition 104 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:56,680 was probably the most nervous I've been in my life. 105 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:02,160 My blind audition song has a really special meaning to me. 106 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:05,360 # Early morning 107 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:09,760 # There's a message on my phone 108 00:05:09,840 --> 00:05:13,880 # It's my mother saying, darling, please come home... # 109 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:15,120 I wanted to connect with the lyrics 110 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:17,440 without letting the emotion of the song 111 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:19,400 take over from the vocals. 112 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:21,880 # Leave the soul behind 113 00:05:21,960 --> 00:05:26,440 # There's so much to say, but there's so little time... # 114 00:05:26,520 --> 00:05:27,680 (WHISTLES) What a tone. 115 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:29,560 CHARLIE: You know, I'd come all this way. 116 00:05:29,640 --> 00:05:31,920 I'd sacrificed, you know, leaving my family behind 117 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,400 at such a difficult time as well, 118 00:05:33,480 --> 00:05:35,480 and so, I wanted to make them proud. 119 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:37,040 I wanted to make myself proud 120 00:05:37,120 --> 00:05:38,360 and so there's just a lot 121 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:39,400 riding on it. 122 00:05:40,160 --> 00:05:42,480 # And the colour of your eyes 123 00:05:42,560 --> 00:05:45,800 # I see your face when I look at mine 124 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:50,640 # So, how do I, how do I, how do I say goodbye... # 125 00:05:50,720 --> 00:05:52,480 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 126 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:55,000 # And someday we are gonna make... # 127 00:05:55,080 --> 00:05:56,560 There was that little moment of looking up 128 00:05:56,640 --> 00:05:58,360 and seeing who had turned. 129 00:05:58,440 --> 00:06:00,120 It was an amazing feeling. 130 00:06:00,200 --> 00:06:03,280 # Just hold the line 131 00:06:03,360 --> 00:06:06,840 # So, how do I say goodbye 132 00:06:06,920 --> 00:06:09,440 # To someone who's been with me 133 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:13,600 # For my whole damn life 134 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:18,160 # You gave me my name and the colour of your eyes 135 00:06:18,240 --> 00:06:21,480 # I see your face when I look at mine 136 00:06:21,560 --> 00:06:26,640 # So, how do I, how do I, how do I say goodbye... # 137 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:28,320 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 138 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:33,360 # So, how do I, how do I, how do I say goodbye? # 139 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:34,840 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 140 00:06:34,920 --> 00:06:35,960 It's that anticipation 141 00:06:36,040 --> 00:06:37,640 of not knowing if anyone's going to turn, 142 00:06:37,720 --> 00:06:39,320 let alone, you know, three of them. 143 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:42,160 So, it was super cool to do that. 144 00:06:42,240 --> 00:06:43,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Yes. 145 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:46,840 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 146 00:06:47,400 --> 00:06:50,120 Just take note that I'm the only one standing. 147 00:06:50,800 --> 00:06:53,480 It was an exquisite audition 148 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:55,400 and, yeah, you blew us all away. 149 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:57,440 You are incredible, man, 150 00:06:57,520 --> 00:07:00,040 and I would love to have you as a part of Team Jason. 151 00:07:00,120 --> 00:07:02,520 When you're fighting for an artist during the blinds, 152 00:07:02,600 --> 00:07:04,360 you never know where they're going to end up. 153 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:08,000 I loved Charlie straight away, and I fought hard for him. 154 00:07:08,080 --> 00:07:10,400 I live for artists like you, 155 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:13,320 and I think you've got the goods to make a career out of this. 156 00:07:14,120 --> 00:07:15,320 I want you on my team. 157 00:07:15,400 --> 00:07:19,160 Guy's one of the biggest artists in Australia - in Australian history. 158 00:07:19,240 --> 00:07:20,320 I'm going to go with Guy. 159 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:21,800 Oh! Yeah! 160 00:07:21,880 --> 00:07:23,200 CHARLIE: Seemed like he really cared 161 00:07:23,280 --> 00:07:25,720 and so, that was a no-brainer for me. 162 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:27,800 Oh, that is awesome, man. 163 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:29,760 Thank you, brother. My pleasure. 164 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:30,800 Thank you. 165 00:07:32,200 --> 00:07:36,280 # You think I'm pretty without any make-up on 166 00:07:36,360 --> 00:07:40,400 # You think I'm funny when I tell the punchline wrong... # 167 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:42,200 In my blinds, all I was thinking about 168 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:45,080 is trying to turn one chair and then the callbacks. 169 00:07:45,160 --> 00:07:46,760 There was a lot of pressure 170 00:07:46,840 --> 00:07:48,440 and I thought, "Am I good enough to do this?" 171 00:07:48,520 --> 00:07:50,080 There's so many artists out there. 172 00:07:50,160 --> 00:07:52,840 I was looking around at Team Guy, all of us. 173 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:55,160 (SINGING) 174 00:07:55,240 --> 00:07:56,480 The talent was amazing. 175 00:07:56,560 --> 00:07:58,560 I think Guy said to us he's never had a team 176 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:01,120 with the talent that we have, and so it was scary. 177 00:08:01,200 --> 00:08:02,520 Yeah, it was really tough. 178 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:06,360 # Don't ever look back. # 179 00:08:06,440 --> 00:08:08,960 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 180 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:11,160 I feel like, mainly to Charlie and Maz, it's like, 181 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:12,480 I need to say sorry 182 00:08:12,560 --> 00:08:15,840 just because I don't think I made great decisions for you guys 183 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:17,160 with those songs. 184 00:08:17,240 --> 00:08:19,280 That is my mistake 185 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:21,480 and I think you deserved better. 186 00:08:21,560 --> 00:08:22,760 I can only take one through. 187 00:08:22,840 --> 00:08:26,280 I think the one that really nailed it for me 188 00:08:26,360 --> 00:08:27,600 is you, Charlie. 189 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:28,840 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 190 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:29,960 Thank you, Guy. 191 00:08:30,040 --> 00:08:31,880 Being sent straight through from the callbacks 192 00:08:31,960 --> 00:08:33,960 to then doing the battles with Robbie 193 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:35,280 was just another step up. 194 00:08:35,360 --> 00:08:36,640 I've chosen a song. 195 00:08:36,720 --> 00:08:40,320 It's Snow Patrol, 'Chasing cars'. 196 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:43,720 Also, we were singing about, you know, our personal grief, 197 00:08:43,800 --> 00:08:46,360 and we had that short sort of shared connection. 198 00:08:46,440 --> 00:08:49,320 Both of you really know about loss. 199 00:08:49,400 --> 00:08:52,480 Me and my dad had like a bit of an on-and-off relationship. 200 00:08:52,560 --> 00:08:54,160 Towards the real back end of his life, 201 00:08:54,240 --> 00:08:55,960 I think we started to really patch things up 202 00:08:56,040 --> 00:08:59,920 and he actually ended up passing away from pneumonia really quick. 203 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,440 Like, this was very sudden 204 00:09:01,520 --> 00:09:03,760 and that was a year ago now, but it feels like it was yesterday. 205 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:06,800 My dad was diagnosed with cancer 206 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:10,280 and then, yeah, a couple of months ago now, passed away. 207 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:13,080 Um... Oh, my man. Come on now. 208 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:15,320 Yeah, I know how that feels. Yeah. 209 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:17,080 Yeah, man. That's deep. Oh, wow. 210 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:20,440 It was like a strange feeling, 211 00:09:20,520 --> 00:09:22,000 sort of being able to talk to him 212 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:23,040 and him talk to me 213 00:09:23,120 --> 00:09:25,320 and know that we've both got that sort of mutual thing. 214 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:27,440 Sort of comforting in a way as well. 215 00:09:27,520 --> 00:09:29,080 Put all of that into the song. 216 00:09:30,440 --> 00:09:31,480 # Oh 217 00:09:31,560 --> 00:09:33,480 # Oh 218 00:09:35,720 --> 00:09:38,320 # All that I am 219 00:09:40,160 --> 00:09:43,720 # And all that I ever was 220 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:48,600 # Is here in your perfect eyes 221 00:09:48,680 --> 00:09:52,560 # They're all I see... # 222 00:09:52,640 --> 00:09:54,680 CHARLIE: The nature of the battles is it's a fight, 223 00:09:54,760 --> 00:09:59,280 but we're singing a really emotional song about our shared grief. 224 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:00,920 I think, on stage, it didn't hit me 225 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:02,840 how sort of emotional it was 226 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:05,320 until I was sort of singing the last few lines 227 00:10:05,400 --> 00:10:08,280 and having that one last moment with Dad on stage. 228 00:10:08,360 --> 00:10:10,440 I... You know, I looked at Robbie 229 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:11,720 and I almost started tearing up 230 00:10:11,800 --> 00:10:13,600 when I was sort of singing that last line. 231 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:14,840 I didn't expect it 232 00:10:14,920 --> 00:10:16,400 to sort of overcome me like that. 233 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:20,720 # And if I just lay here 234 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:25,600 # Would you lie with me 235 00:10:25,680 --> 00:10:29,680 # And just forget the world? # 236 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:32,720 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 237 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:36,520 SONIA: What a moving performance from Charlie and Robbie. 238 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:38,400 Wow! So good. 239 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:40,000 That got me. 240 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:44,160 I feel like I've just witnessed a masterpiece tonight. 241 00:10:44,240 --> 00:10:46,080 Charlie, you know, you really held your own. 242 00:10:46,160 --> 00:10:49,240 You really had the best runs, I think, of that performance, 243 00:10:49,320 --> 00:10:51,680 and you really, technically, for me, really stood out. 244 00:10:51,760 --> 00:10:54,400 Charlie, you did what we set out to do. 245 00:10:54,480 --> 00:10:56,200 You stayed yourself, 246 00:10:56,280 --> 00:11:02,920 and it's so hard in a battle to actually stay in your own lane. 247 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,080 The artist who won the battle for me tonight... 248 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:07,320 It's you, Charlie. 249 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:10,360 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 250 00:11:11,440 --> 00:11:13,000 Watching Charlie grow has been amazing 251 00:11:13,080 --> 00:11:15,040 and most of that growth centred around 252 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:17,520 actually just believing that he is enough. 253 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:23,640 # Take me on... # 254 00:11:23,720 --> 00:11:25,960 When you approach this, I don't want you to think it's big. 255 00:11:26,040 --> 00:11:27,560 Yeah, yeah. Just relax everything. 256 00:11:27,640 --> 00:11:29,200 It's not high for you. OK. 257 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:31,600 Believe me, you'll, like, kill it. 258 00:11:31,680 --> 00:11:35,000 I can see this experience unlocking something in Charlie. 259 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:36,360 That, "Hey, I can do this." 260 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:40,160 Like, I've got the skill set and I can expand on this. 261 00:11:40,240 --> 00:11:41,800 That excites me a lot. 262 00:11:41,880 --> 00:11:45,760 It's a huge step up from the battles and the rounds before, to the semis. 263 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,920 Hello, legend. How are you feeling? 264 00:11:49,000 --> 00:11:49,960 Good. How are you? 265 00:11:50,040 --> 00:11:51,120 Very good. Good. 266 00:11:51,200 --> 00:11:53,440 How are you feeling? Yeah, a little bit nervous, but... 267 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:54,760 Don't be, don't be. 268 00:11:55,760 --> 00:11:59,680 In my semifinal performance, I sung 'Take On Me' by A-ha. 269 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:05,840 # Take on me... # 270 00:12:05,920 --> 00:12:09,000 I was about six metres off the floor in a light cage. 271 00:12:09,080 --> 00:12:11,240 # Take me on... # 272 00:12:11,320 --> 00:12:13,400 I felt, you know, like a bit of a rock star. 273 00:12:13,480 --> 00:12:14,600 It was a cool moment. 274 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:19,960 # Take on me 275 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:21,800 # Take on me 276 00:12:21,880 --> 00:12:27,280 # Take me on 277 00:12:27,360 --> 00:12:29,280 # Take on me 278 00:12:29,360 --> 00:12:35,080 # And I'll be gone 279 00:12:35,160 --> 00:12:42,120 # In a day or two 280 00:12:42,960 --> 00:12:46,920 # In a day or two. # 281 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:49,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 282 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:51,960 Hey! 283 00:12:52,040 --> 00:12:53,520 Charlie! 284 00:12:53,600 --> 00:12:55,240 SONIA: Charlie Pittman! 285 00:12:55,320 --> 00:12:58,560 To be honest, Charlie inspires me as an artist. 286 00:12:59,560 --> 00:13:02,120 Charlie's just gone, "This is who I am." 287 00:13:03,040 --> 00:13:04,560 "That's all I can be." 288 00:13:04,640 --> 00:13:05,760 I love that. 289 00:13:05,840 --> 00:13:07,440 I love someone who knows who they are. 290 00:13:07,520 --> 00:13:09,800 That's the most important thing about an artist. 291 00:13:09,880 --> 00:13:12,440 I think I know myself more as an artist, 292 00:13:12,520 --> 00:13:16,200 thanks to Guy and thanks to the journey I've had on The Voice. 293 00:13:16,280 --> 00:13:18,160 I feel like I'm in a better place now. 294 00:13:18,240 --> 00:13:25,200 # In a day or two 295 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:29,240 # In a day or two. # 296 00:13:29,320 --> 00:13:30,600 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 297 00:13:30,680 --> 00:13:32,640 SONIA: That was Charlie's heartwarming road 298 00:13:32,720 --> 00:13:34,080 to the grand finale 299 00:13:34,160 --> 00:13:37,080 and if you want to crown him and his coach, Guy, 300 00:13:37,160 --> 00:13:40,280 as victors of The Voice 2023, 301 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:44,560 all you need to do is text 'Charlie' to the number on your screen now, 302 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:46,960 and with thanks to our partners at Woolworths, 303 00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:50,120 he could take the top spot in the grand finale. 304 00:13:50,720 --> 00:13:53,560 Coming up, we see where it all began for Tarryn 305 00:13:53,640 --> 00:13:57,080 and then we tag along with each of our grand finalists 306 00:13:57,160 --> 00:13:59,800 to witness them recording their winner's singles. 307 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:01,080 That's all still to come 308 00:14:01,160 --> 00:14:03,920 on The Voice Road to the Grand Finale. 309 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,680 # This is The Voice! # 310 00:14:15,320 --> 00:14:16,400 # This is The Voice! # 311 00:14:18,480 --> 00:14:20,600 # I'm never looking back... # 312 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,960 RITA: I was thrilled with my team. 313 00:14:25,520 --> 00:14:28,240 Yeah, I had my 12 incredible artists, 314 00:14:28,320 --> 00:14:30,120 all ready to win The Voice. 315 00:14:31,080 --> 00:14:34,120 I chose Tarryn as my grand finalist 316 00:14:34,200 --> 00:14:36,960 because, I mean, she is undoubtedly one of the best singers 317 00:14:37,040 --> 00:14:39,120 we've ever seen on a show like this. 318 00:14:39,200 --> 00:14:41,120 Someone like myself that travels the world 319 00:14:41,200 --> 00:14:45,040 and I've seen so many singers, she is up there. 320 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:50,280 TARRYN: I went from being a backing vocalist 321 00:14:50,360 --> 00:14:52,000 into being a mother, 322 00:14:52,080 --> 00:14:54,960 and now, I am still a mother, 323 00:14:55,040 --> 00:14:58,160 but now, I'm in the grand finale of The Voice. 324 00:14:58,240 --> 00:14:59,200 Incredible. 325 00:15:03,280 --> 00:15:06,360 Oh, walking on the stage for my blind audition... 326 00:15:08,120 --> 00:15:09,960 # Don't leave me yet... # 327 00:15:10,040 --> 00:15:14,280 I did feel very nervous. 328 00:15:14,360 --> 00:15:16,120 I felt my heart in my chest. 329 00:15:18,120 --> 00:15:22,560 # Don't leave me yet... # 330 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:35,440 It was such a big build-up and the self-belief wasn't there yet. 331 00:15:35,520 --> 00:15:38,280 So, it was just all, like, hope that someone turns a chair. 332 00:15:40,480 --> 00:15:42,720 (MUSIC BEGINS) 333 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:46,080 # And it's not what I asked for 334 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:49,080 # If I'm honest, I know... # 335 00:15:49,160 --> 00:15:53,560 Seeing the chairs turn felt incredible. 336 00:15:53,640 --> 00:15:54,720 OK. 337 00:15:54,800 --> 00:15:58,920 # And rewrite an ending or two... # 338 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:03,200 TARRYN: My voice was enough and they loved it. 339 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:04,840 That was just amazing for me. 340 00:16:04,920 --> 00:16:07,440 # Till it finally reminds her 341 00:16:07,520 --> 00:16:10,520 # That she used to be 342 00:16:10,600 --> 00:16:12,960 # Mine. # 343 00:16:13,040 --> 00:16:16,120 You were like a mixture between Mariah Carey and Baby Jesus. 344 00:16:16,200 --> 00:16:17,680 (LAUGHTER) 345 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:19,960 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 346 00:16:20,040 --> 00:16:23,680 I just remember thinking, wow, this one could go all the way. 347 00:16:23,760 --> 00:16:27,760 # Mine. # 348 00:16:27,840 --> 00:16:30,640 Your voice is crazy. 349 00:16:30,720 --> 00:16:32,480 Like next level insane. 350 00:16:32,560 --> 00:16:34,520 I need you on my team. 351 00:16:34,600 --> 00:16:37,320 I just can't believe that that voice has been hidden. 352 00:16:37,400 --> 00:16:41,280 I think that me and you would be an incredibly interesting journey 353 00:16:41,360 --> 00:16:43,680 and it'd be my honour to work with you. 354 00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:46,000 I chose Rita because... 355 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:47,720 Thank you so much. You're so beautiful. 356 00:16:47,800 --> 00:16:49,160 ..I knew I would connect with her. 357 00:16:49,240 --> 00:16:52,720 When I hear Tarryn sing, it's almost like 358 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:55,120 diving into crystal clean water. 359 00:16:55,960 --> 00:16:59,360 # I don't want to talk 360 00:17:00,280 --> 00:17:04,520 # How about things we've gone through... # 361 00:17:04,600 --> 00:17:08,520 The callbacks were really stressful. 362 00:17:09,240 --> 00:17:12,440 Emily and Gabby, they're two incredible singers. 363 00:17:12,520 --> 00:17:15,560 Singing against them, I felt very, very, very nervous. 364 00:17:15,640 --> 00:17:17,960 # Takes it all... # 365 00:17:18,040 --> 00:17:19,480 So, I had to dig deep... 366 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:22,440 ..and just sing my heart out. 367 00:17:22,520 --> 00:17:25,760 # Takes it all... # 368 00:17:25,840 --> 00:17:29,400 I think that note that you hit, Tarryn, was just magnificent. 369 00:17:29,480 --> 00:17:32,720 # Winner 370 00:17:34,080 --> 00:17:39,960 # Takes it all. # 371 00:17:40,040 --> 00:17:43,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 372 00:17:43,480 --> 00:17:44,560 Wow! 373 00:17:44,640 --> 00:17:45,680 Working with Rita 374 00:17:45,760 --> 00:17:47,480 has been one of the best experiences of my life. 375 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:50,280 There's no confidence issues. 376 00:17:50,360 --> 00:17:51,680 Yes, there is. There's zero. 377 00:17:51,760 --> 00:17:53,680 That's what I need your help with. Are you insane? 378 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:54,800 Yes. Are you really? 379 00:17:54,880 --> 00:17:56,560 Yes. I'm so sorry. 380 00:17:56,640 --> 00:17:59,880 Because you've done such a good job to hide that, 381 00:17:59,960 --> 00:18:01,320 like, I would never have known 382 00:18:01,400 --> 00:18:03,240 that you even had an inkling of... 383 00:18:03,320 --> 00:18:04,520 Really? ..nerves. 384 00:18:04,600 --> 00:18:09,280 She's just been so encouraging to me and she's been the best coach. 385 00:18:10,400 --> 00:18:13,880 # I wonder where you are tonight 386 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:20,480 # No answer on the telephone... # 387 00:18:20,560 --> 00:18:23,040 My favourite memory on The Voice 388 00:18:23,120 --> 00:18:27,160 has definitely so far been the battles, 389 00:18:27,240 --> 00:18:29,440 because singing with Nyree 390 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:32,200 and just singing like this power ballad 391 00:18:32,280 --> 00:18:34,920 and yeah, that was a highlight for me. 392 00:18:35,840 --> 00:18:41,120 # Till now, I've always got by on my own 393 00:18:41,200 --> 00:18:46,000 # I never really cared until I met you... # 394 00:18:46,080 --> 00:18:47,280 Tarryn, I know you can sing. 395 00:18:47,360 --> 00:18:48,600 That was like next level. 396 00:18:48,680 --> 00:18:51,880 That was like Celine Dion meets everyone else. 397 00:18:51,960 --> 00:18:53,160 It was just insane. 398 00:18:53,240 --> 00:18:56,600 # It chills me to the bone 399 00:18:56,680 --> 00:19:00,240 # How do I get you alone 400 00:19:00,320 --> 00:19:02,080 # How do I get you alone 401 00:19:02,160 --> 00:19:05,360 # Ooh 402 00:19:05,440 --> 00:19:06,520 # Get you alone... # 403 00:19:06,600 --> 00:19:09,280 We want an epic battle. That was - guys! 404 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:10,480 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 405 00:19:10,560 --> 00:19:11,560 Unbelievable. 406 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:16,720 And so then it was Nyree and I doing Sing For Your life. 407 00:19:16,800 --> 00:19:19,440 # Anyone 408 00:19:19,520 --> 00:19:22,320 # Please send me anyone... # 409 00:19:22,400 --> 00:19:23,400 Wow! 410 00:19:23,480 --> 00:19:25,560 So, I knew that it was going to be tough 411 00:19:25,640 --> 00:19:27,480 and so, I just was like saying to myself, 412 00:19:27,560 --> 00:19:29,680 "Tarryn, you have to sing this" 413 00:19:29,760 --> 00:19:32,840 "with all the emotion that you've ever had in your life." 414 00:19:32,920 --> 00:19:34,600 # Anyone 415 00:19:34,680 --> 00:19:37,520 # I need anyone 416 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:42,320 # Oh, anyone... # 417 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:44,360 The artist that I've chosen 418 00:19:44,440 --> 00:19:48,080 to join Emily at the semi-final is... 419 00:19:50,160 --> 00:19:51,120 It's Tarryn. 420 00:19:51,200 --> 00:19:54,400 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 421 00:19:54,480 --> 00:19:58,920 It feels so safe because The Voice is so confident and it's so strong. 422 00:19:59,000 --> 00:20:02,080 I wanted to find out a little bit more about you. 423 00:20:02,160 --> 00:20:04,520 So, I was talking to Jess 424 00:20:04,600 --> 00:20:07,240 'cause I know you've worked with her in the past 425 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:09,600 and I've asked her, you know, "What was she like?" 426 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:12,160 And she went as far as giving me some photos. 427 00:20:12,240 --> 00:20:13,320 Did she? 428 00:20:13,400 --> 00:20:15,960 Yeah, she was - she like, showed me them... 429 00:20:16,040 --> 00:20:18,240 Oh! ..and so let's go down memory lane 430 00:20:18,320 --> 00:20:19,760 for a second 'cause I feel like, 431 00:20:19,840 --> 00:20:21,880 you know, you've been at this for a while. 432 00:20:21,960 --> 00:20:23,800 Talk to me about Tarryn, then. 433 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:26,240 Like, what was - what kind of person was this Tarryn? 434 00:20:26,320 --> 00:20:29,480 I felt like I was definitely... 435 00:20:29,560 --> 00:20:30,680 Like, I knew I had talent. 436 00:20:30,760 --> 00:20:33,800 I knew that I could kind of sing anything BV and support. 437 00:20:33,880 --> 00:20:35,520 I loved supporting. Like... Yeah. 438 00:20:35,600 --> 00:20:37,600 I couldn't imagine myself stepping out then 439 00:20:37,680 --> 00:20:40,040 because I didn't know myself as much as I do now. 440 00:20:40,120 --> 00:20:41,200 Yeah, yeah. 441 00:20:41,280 --> 00:20:44,200 So, a little bit later in life, but, you know, you're never too late. 442 00:20:44,280 --> 00:20:46,040 It's never too late. Hello? Tina Turner. 443 00:20:46,120 --> 00:20:47,400 That's right. That's right. Exactly. 444 00:20:47,480 --> 00:20:49,360 Now, it's about, you know, 445 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:52,440 taking you out of that backing vocalist moment. 446 00:20:52,520 --> 00:20:56,720 Rita has taught me about self-belief 447 00:20:56,800 --> 00:21:00,400 and that drive that she has, has really inspired me. 448 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:02,920 I've seen so much growth in you, you know, 449 00:21:03,000 --> 00:21:06,200 and I feel like what you've done 450 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:08,960 and how you've really come out of your shell, 451 00:21:09,040 --> 00:21:11,360 a lot of women and girls 452 00:21:11,440 --> 00:21:13,240 are going to just be really inspired by that. 453 00:21:13,320 --> 00:21:18,600 She's just given me so much confidence and that's been amazing. 454 00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:21,880 You have one of the biggest voices in this whole competition. 455 00:21:21,960 --> 00:21:23,280 I believe in you. 456 00:21:23,360 --> 00:21:25,400 You now believe in you because we worked on it... 457 00:21:25,480 --> 00:21:26,960 Yeah, I do. ..and I really think 458 00:21:27,040 --> 00:21:29,360 that this is going to be a life-changing moment for you. 459 00:21:29,440 --> 00:21:32,880 Being in the semi-finals gave me the confidence 460 00:21:32,960 --> 00:21:35,640 to start to believe that I can be an artist. 461 00:21:35,720 --> 00:21:38,120 So, this was like a big step out for me, 462 00:21:38,200 --> 00:21:40,480 to go, "Alright, just step into this now." 463 00:21:40,560 --> 00:21:42,920 Like, "Just deal with it. This is where you're at." 464 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:45,680 And to finally in my life, go for it. 465 00:21:48,400 --> 00:21:54,480 # Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry 466 00:21:54,560 --> 00:22:00,120 # Tell you I set you apart 467 00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:06,120 # I had to find you, tell you I need you... # 468 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:09,920 Tarryn has delivered week after week. 469 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,760 # Are 470 00:22:11,840 --> 00:22:13,640 # Nobody said... # 471 00:22:13,720 --> 00:22:16,640 I 100% believe that Tarryn can win. 472 00:22:17,840 --> 00:22:23,800 # Oh, it's such a shame for us to part 473 00:22:23,880 --> 00:22:29,080 # Nobody said it was easy... # 474 00:22:29,160 --> 00:22:31,240 I feel like I have grown... 475 00:22:31,320 --> 00:22:32,800 It's crazy. ..so much. 476 00:22:32,880 --> 00:22:35,640 # It would be this hard... # 477 00:22:35,720 --> 00:22:36,840 Ooh! 478 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:38,800 I know that I've got it in me. 479 00:22:38,880 --> 00:22:39,960 I know that I can sing. 480 00:22:40,040 --> 00:22:43,040 # Start 481 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:47,680 # Ooh 482 00:22:47,760 --> 00:22:49,920 # Oh 483 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:53,480 # Oh 484 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:58,600 # Ooh 485 00:22:58,680 --> 00:23:00,760 # Yeah 486 00:23:00,840 --> 00:23:06,240 # Oh 487 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:11,120 # Nobody said it was easy 488 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:16,960 # Oh, it's such a shame for us to part 489 00:23:17,040 --> 00:23:22,640 # Nobody said it was easy... # 490 00:23:22,720 --> 00:23:23,760 (SQUEALS) 491 00:23:23,840 --> 00:23:25,840 # No one ever said 492 00:23:25,920 --> 00:23:32,880 # It would be this hard 493 00:23:36,760 --> 00:23:38,800 # Oh, take me back 494 00:23:38,880 --> 00:23:44,800 # To the start. # 495 00:23:44,880 --> 00:23:46,520 It's time for me to believe 496 00:23:46,600 --> 00:23:49,000 and not always speak that I don't want to do things. 497 00:23:49,080 --> 00:23:50,560 I do want to win The Voice 498 00:23:50,640 --> 00:23:54,240 and I do want to step into this new career. 499 00:23:56,720 --> 00:23:58,520 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 500 00:23:58,600 --> 00:24:02,160 If you think Tarryn deserves to claim Voice 2023 victory, 501 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:05,000 text 'Tarryn' to the number on your screen. 502 00:24:05,080 --> 00:24:07,600 Standard text messaging rates apply. 503 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:12,000 Coming up, we see how Ezra made it to the grand finale. 504 00:24:12,080 --> 00:24:13,360 Stay tuned, Australia. 505 00:24:13,440 --> 00:24:15,080 # This is The Voice! # 506 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:22,840 # This is The Voice! # 507 00:24:29,320 --> 00:24:31,600 I can't believe there's one show, one show left. 508 00:24:31,680 --> 00:24:33,480 I know. That's wild. 509 00:24:33,560 --> 00:24:35,520 It is wild. It goes so fast. 510 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:39,800 Just crazy what we go through to get to this point, to have one left. 511 00:24:39,880 --> 00:24:40,920 It really is. 512 00:24:41,000 --> 00:24:43,160 I do like the part where we don't have to now choose. 513 00:24:43,240 --> 00:24:45,080 I am very happy with that. Yeah. 514 00:24:45,160 --> 00:24:48,320 So, unfortunately, you know, it is out of my hands, 515 00:24:48,400 --> 00:24:51,120 but it's kind of lovely to now go into the final, 516 00:24:51,200 --> 00:24:53,400 work really hard and not have to be like... 517 00:24:53,480 --> 00:24:54,520 Totally. 518 00:24:54,600 --> 00:24:55,640 Yeah, yeah. 519 00:24:55,720 --> 00:24:59,440 How do we feel, ladies, our new coach Jason's gone? (LAUGHS) 520 00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:01,080 I think you did great. 521 00:25:01,160 --> 00:25:03,000 But you know what? Making up the rules. 522 00:25:03,080 --> 00:25:04,480 We got to talk about that. Right, yes. 523 00:25:04,560 --> 00:25:05,560 Yes. 524 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:07,520 These switching up rules is something different. 525 00:25:07,600 --> 00:25:09,400 You shook it up. 526 00:25:10,440 --> 00:25:13,080 I'm going to take both of you through to the battles. 527 00:25:13,160 --> 00:25:14,760 What? What? 528 00:25:14,840 --> 00:25:16,080 Wait a minute. 529 00:25:16,160 --> 00:25:17,320 Can I do that? 530 00:25:17,400 --> 00:25:18,920 SONIA: Let me quickly check. 531 00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:21,320 Right, OK. 532 00:25:21,400 --> 00:25:23,440 The executive producer agrees 533 00:25:23,520 --> 00:25:25,160 that they can go through to the battle. 534 00:25:25,240 --> 00:25:26,600 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 535 00:25:26,680 --> 00:25:29,360 So, because of that, now I have to do a three-way battle. 536 00:25:29,440 --> 00:25:32,640 # You raise me up 537 00:25:32,720 --> 00:25:37,520 # To more than I can be... # 538 00:25:37,600 --> 00:25:39,640 Listen, I was put in so many tough decisions. 539 00:25:39,720 --> 00:25:41,120 Listen, I'm like, I'm like, 540 00:25:41,200 --> 00:25:42,600 what the hell am I supposed to do here? 541 00:25:42,680 --> 00:25:43,640 This is... (LAUGHS) 542 00:25:43,720 --> 00:25:44,680 This is crazy. 543 00:25:44,760 --> 00:25:47,880 I want the decision to be yours, not mine. 544 00:25:47,960 --> 00:25:49,200 GUY: Oh. 545 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:50,760 RITA: I was like, wait, wait. 546 00:25:50,840 --> 00:25:51,960 What show are we on? 547 00:25:52,040 --> 00:25:54,080 So, Jason, welcome to The Voice... 548 00:25:54,160 --> 00:25:55,280 (LAUGHTER) 549 00:25:55,360 --> 00:25:58,440 ..where we basically have to make decisions. 550 00:25:58,520 --> 00:26:00,200 And I owe it to these artists. 551 00:26:00,280 --> 00:26:01,760 They put their life into these things. 552 00:26:01,840 --> 00:26:04,440 I mean, as we know, you know, 553 00:26:04,520 --> 00:26:07,680 it's something that they wake up thinking about. 554 00:26:07,760 --> 00:26:09,040 They go to bed... Oh, yeah. 555 00:26:09,120 --> 00:26:11,000 Yeah, yeah. It's so big for them. 556 00:26:11,080 --> 00:26:12,960 And it's also been amazing watching you guys. 557 00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:15,560 I mean, each of you have like a distinct style. 558 00:26:15,640 --> 00:26:18,000 So, it's been it's been really cool watching you guys 559 00:26:18,080 --> 00:26:19,800 in your in your element. 560 00:26:19,880 --> 00:26:24,400 Is this the moment where I use my block? 561 00:26:25,560 --> 00:26:28,920 Oh! 562 00:26:30,280 --> 00:26:31,240 He did it. 563 00:26:31,320 --> 00:26:32,640 When we were, like, blocking each other, 564 00:26:32,720 --> 00:26:34,080 I really enjoyed it. 565 00:26:34,160 --> 00:26:35,200 I'll tell you why. 566 00:26:35,280 --> 00:26:37,000 'Cause it was like, kind of new for you, Jase, 567 00:26:37,080 --> 00:26:38,960 and then, like, I just kept getting them. 568 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:41,520 (LAUGHS) 569 00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:43,920 Obviously, I would love you to be on my team. 570 00:26:45,200 --> 00:26:46,200 RITA: Whoa! 571 00:26:48,760 --> 00:26:52,040 So, as a coach, I get excited with artists like you 572 00:26:52,120 --> 00:26:54,600 because it means I can experiment and we can try and... 573 00:26:56,960 --> 00:26:58,160 Like, what the heck? 574 00:26:58,240 --> 00:26:59,560 RITA: Ruthless! 575 00:27:00,440 --> 00:27:01,880 Wow! 576 00:27:03,200 --> 00:27:04,240 Like, you kept getting the blocks 577 00:27:04,320 --> 00:27:05,680 and I was like, I'm kind of liking this 578 00:27:05,760 --> 00:27:07,080 'cause Guy was like, "What am I doing?" 579 00:27:07,160 --> 00:27:08,560 But it was because you're, like, so good 580 00:27:08,640 --> 00:27:09,880 at pitching. 581 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:11,080 I always feel like 582 00:27:11,160 --> 00:27:12,120 they're a highlight to me. 583 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:15,000 When you pitch, I'm like, "What am I going to say better?" 584 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:16,720 Oh, bad. 585 00:27:16,800 --> 00:27:19,160 Jason Derulo, you're a beast at pitching. 586 00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:20,880 You were good. You were great at pitching. 587 00:27:20,960 --> 00:27:22,080 Yeah, you were good. 588 00:27:22,160 --> 00:27:23,880 'Cause that to me, when I first started The Voice, 589 00:27:23,960 --> 00:27:25,000 that was the toughest part. 590 00:27:25,080 --> 00:27:28,360 I feel like I owe you some money 'cause I watched that performance. 591 00:27:28,440 --> 00:27:29,680 But I'll pay you later. 592 00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:30,960 (LAUGHTER) 593 00:27:31,040 --> 00:27:34,640 And you're working the mic. I mean, it's cool, you know? I mean... 594 00:27:34,720 --> 00:27:36,040 You've come in on a good year 595 00:27:36,120 --> 00:27:39,400 because it's been like up there. 596 00:27:39,480 --> 00:27:40,680 This year, I've found it really hard 597 00:27:40,760 --> 00:27:43,480 to know who's actually going to step up through the different, 598 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:46,320 you know, the battles and all the different stages. 599 00:27:46,400 --> 00:27:48,240 It was crazy. I haven't been able to pick it. 600 00:27:48,320 --> 00:27:49,280 And topping every time. 601 00:27:49,360 --> 00:27:50,960 Like every time they got onto the stage, 602 00:27:51,040 --> 00:27:54,160 they would literally take it up another level. 603 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:55,560 Yeah. 604 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:58,120 So, it wasn't just that's good enough for me, 605 00:27:58,200 --> 00:28:00,440 it was just continuing, 606 00:28:00,520 --> 00:28:03,440 just trying to reach the top, you know, at every performance. 607 00:28:04,240 --> 00:28:05,680 GUY: Are we happy with our team? 608 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:07,960 Of course! Are you kidding? 609 00:28:08,040 --> 00:28:09,240 I'm so super ecstatic. 610 00:28:09,320 --> 00:28:11,280 Like, just over the moon. 611 00:28:11,360 --> 00:28:13,040 Yeah, totally. 612 00:28:17,240 --> 00:28:19,480 I love The Voice. I love being a coach. 613 00:28:19,560 --> 00:28:23,760 I really want these artists to enjoy their time on the show 614 00:28:23,840 --> 00:28:25,840 and remember that we're just - we're singing. 615 00:28:25,920 --> 00:28:27,120 We're singing because we love it. 616 00:28:31,840 --> 00:28:33,080 There are people on this show 617 00:28:33,160 --> 00:28:35,200 that have never sung in public before, 618 00:28:35,280 --> 00:28:37,920 and suddenly they're standing on a Voice stage 619 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:40,160 with best band in the country... 620 00:28:41,600 --> 00:28:44,720 ..and for me, it doesn't matter how long I've been doing this, 621 00:28:44,800 --> 00:28:47,040 when I walk out on stage, 622 00:28:47,120 --> 00:28:51,600 I'm terrified until the first line... 623 00:28:52,840 --> 00:28:54,120 ..and then I'm at home. 624 00:28:54,200 --> 00:28:56,360 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 625 00:28:58,160 --> 00:29:00,120 # Jason Derulo... # 626 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:03,160 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 627 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:07,160 (MUSIC BEGINS) (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 628 00:29:09,560 --> 00:29:12,920 # Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin' 629 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:16,360 # Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin' 630 00:29:16,440 --> 00:29:19,680 # I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far 631 00:29:19,760 --> 00:29:22,840 # I'm star walkin' 632 00:29:22,920 --> 00:29:26,520 # Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin' 633 00:29:26,600 --> 00:29:30,000 # Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin' 634 00:29:30,080 --> 00:29:33,000 # I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far 635 00:29:33,080 --> 00:29:36,760 # I'm star walkin' 636 00:29:38,160 --> 00:29:40,000 # On a mission to get high up 637 00:29:40,080 --> 00:29:42,520 # I know that I'ma die reachin' for a life 638 00:29:42,600 --> 00:29:45,120 # That I don't really need at all 639 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:48,280 # Never listened to replies, learned a lesson from the wise 640 00:29:48,360 --> 00:29:51,480 # You should never take advice from somebody that ain't try... # 641 00:29:51,560 --> 00:29:52,680 Yo! 642 00:29:52,760 --> 00:29:55,720 # They said I wouldn't make it out alive 643 00:29:55,800 --> 00:29:59,520 # They told me I would never see the rise 644 00:29:59,600 --> 00:30:02,240 # That's why gotta I do it every time 645 00:30:02,320 --> 00:30:04,040 # Gotta watch 'em bleed too 646 00:30:04,120 --> 00:30:07,080 # Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin' 647 00:30:07,160 --> 00:30:10,320 # Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin' 648 00:30:10,400 --> 00:30:13,680 # I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far 649 00:30:13,760 --> 00:30:17,280 # I'm star walkin' 650 00:30:17,360 --> 00:30:20,600 # Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin' 651 00:30:20,680 --> 00:30:24,000 # Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin' 652 00:30:24,080 --> 00:30:27,360 # I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far 653 00:30:27,440 --> 00:30:32,200 # I'm star walkin' 654 00:30:33,280 --> 00:30:35,880 # They said I wouldn't make it out alive 655 00:30:35,960 --> 00:30:39,040 # Wouldn't make it out alive 656 00:30:40,400 --> 00:30:42,240 # They told me I would never see the rise 657 00:30:42,320 --> 00:30:44,280 # I would never see the rise 658 00:30:44,360 --> 00:30:47,920 # Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin' 659 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:50,960 # Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin' 660 00:30:51,040 --> 00:30:54,280 # I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far 661 00:30:54,360 --> 00:30:56,520 # I'm star walkin' 662 00:30:56,600 --> 00:31:00,000 # I'm star walkin'. # 663 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:02,480 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 664 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:03,520 Time for a quick break. 665 00:31:03,600 --> 00:31:07,560 But when we return, we see how Ezra made it to the grand finale. 666 00:31:07,640 --> 00:31:09,720 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 667 00:31:09,800 --> 00:31:11,440 # This is The Voice! # 668 00:31:15,736 --> 00:31:17,016 # This is The Voice! # 669 00:31:19,936 --> 00:31:21,736 # Are you ready for this 670 00:31:21,816 --> 00:31:23,096 # Are you ready for this... # Hi! 671 00:31:23,176 --> 00:31:25,616 (CHEERING) 672 00:31:25,696 --> 00:31:27,456 Welcome to Team Jess! 673 00:31:27,536 --> 00:31:29,176 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 674 00:31:29,256 --> 00:31:34,016 This year was jam-packed full of incredible, unique voices, 675 00:31:34,096 --> 00:31:37,096 and it was really hard 676 00:31:37,176 --> 00:31:39,216 to decide who to take through. 677 00:31:41,296 --> 00:31:44,256 I gave Ezra a spot in the grand finale 678 00:31:44,336 --> 00:31:46,016 because I do believe in her. 679 00:31:49,416 --> 00:31:53,096 Time and time again, Ezra has gone above and beyond 680 00:31:53,176 --> 00:31:55,136 and she's still willing to go there. 681 00:31:56,096 --> 00:31:57,736 Yeah. I'm the youngest of five. 682 00:31:58,336 --> 00:32:00,936 Very, very musical family. 683 00:32:01,016 --> 00:32:02,816 The oldest, Lavina Williams. 684 00:32:02,896 --> 00:32:07,136 She was part of the first ever '90s all-girl RnB group 685 00:32:07,216 --> 00:32:08,496 called Ma-V-Elle, 686 00:32:08,576 --> 00:32:10,496 and my other sister, Emily Williams, 687 00:32:10,576 --> 00:32:12,536 she came second in 'Australian Idol' 688 00:32:12,616 --> 00:32:18,696 and was also part of the fabulous all-girls group, The Young Divas, 689 00:32:18,776 --> 00:32:21,576 with Jessica Mauboy. 690 00:32:21,656 --> 00:32:25,336 I think for Ezra, it's about her coming out into her own 691 00:32:25,416 --> 00:32:28,896 and figuring out who she is as an artist 692 00:32:28,976 --> 00:32:31,016 and standing out from her sisters. 693 00:32:31,976 --> 00:32:33,296 WOMAN: Artist walking. 694 00:32:35,096 --> 00:32:37,256 EZRA: Walking onto that stage for the blinds, 695 00:32:37,336 --> 00:32:41,936 I really felt my heart was like going to like, pump out of my chest. 696 00:32:42,016 --> 00:32:43,416 That's how fast my heart was beating. 697 00:32:47,376 --> 00:32:49,496 I was so nervous. 698 00:32:52,216 --> 00:32:54,896 (FUNKY MUSIC BEGINS) 699 00:32:56,736 --> 00:33:00,576 # It's bad, bad o'clock, yeah, it's thick-30 700 00:33:00,656 --> 00:33:03,896 # I've been through a lot, but I'm still flirty... # 701 00:33:03,976 --> 00:33:04,936 Oh! 702 00:33:05,016 --> 00:33:06,896 EZRA: To see the chairs turn around, 703 00:33:06,976 --> 00:33:10,616 I kind of thought, "Am I really doing The Voice right now?" 704 00:33:12,016 --> 00:33:13,776 # Oh, when I might be better... # 705 00:33:13,856 --> 00:33:15,056 I was just so happy. 706 00:33:15,136 --> 00:33:18,336 I felt like almost my cheeks were, like, all the way up to my eyebrows. 707 00:33:18,416 --> 00:33:22,016 # I got a feeling I'm gonna be alright 708 00:33:22,096 --> 00:33:25,856 # OK, alright 709 00:33:25,936 --> 00:33:27,216 # It's about damn time! # 710 00:33:27,296 --> 00:33:30,256 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 711 00:33:33,216 --> 00:33:35,336 It's about damn time! 712 00:33:35,416 --> 00:33:36,776 It's about damn time! 713 00:33:36,856 --> 00:33:37,856 Time! 714 00:33:37,936 --> 00:33:39,216 OK! 715 00:33:39,296 --> 00:33:42,296 I've been waiting for someone like you! 716 00:33:42,376 --> 00:33:46,816 What I love about Ezra is she brings such fire and pizzazz. 717 00:33:46,896 --> 00:33:49,216 I need you and I want you. 718 00:33:49,296 --> 00:33:51,296 You would be the first on Team Jess. 719 00:33:51,376 --> 00:33:52,736 She is gold. 720 00:33:52,816 --> 00:33:54,416 You could win with me. 721 00:33:55,656 --> 00:33:57,016 We could win. You could win. 722 00:33:58,016 --> 00:34:01,056 Oh, it has to be Jess. 723 00:34:01,136 --> 00:34:03,616 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 724 00:34:03,696 --> 00:34:05,216 Family stay together. 725 00:34:05,296 --> 00:34:06,776 (LAUGHS) 726 00:34:08,896 --> 00:34:10,736 # I feel good 727 00:34:12,016 --> 00:34:13,776 # Hey, I knew that I would now... # 728 00:34:13,856 --> 00:34:15,936 My callbacks was... 729 00:34:16,016 --> 00:34:18,256 Oh, my goodness. So nerve-wracking. 730 00:34:18,336 --> 00:34:23,616 # I got you 731 00:34:24,576 --> 00:34:29,136 # Oh! # 732 00:34:29,216 --> 00:34:31,096 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 733 00:34:31,176 --> 00:34:32,496 Ezra, if I did not feel 734 00:34:32,576 --> 00:34:34,296 James Brown's spirit in the room, 735 00:34:34,376 --> 00:34:36,056 I don't know what I was feeling. 736 00:34:36,136 --> 00:34:38,656 It's incredible to watch you perform. 737 00:34:38,736 --> 00:34:41,096 We just never know what's going to happen next 738 00:34:41,176 --> 00:34:44,336 and that is the epitome of entertainment. 739 00:34:44,416 --> 00:34:45,936 Thank you for that performance. 740 00:34:46,016 --> 00:34:48,096 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 741 00:34:48,176 --> 00:34:49,496 EZRA: In the Ultimate Callback, 742 00:34:49,576 --> 00:34:52,576 I sang up against the Bushwhackers. 743 00:34:52,656 --> 00:34:54,176 Bushwhackers. 744 00:34:54,256 --> 00:34:56,696 You were there from the very beginning of my career 745 00:34:56,776 --> 00:35:00,536 when you stepped in as my band in Tamworth. (LAUGHS) 746 00:35:01,496 --> 00:35:04,856 And Ezra, I have a special connection with your sisters 747 00:35:04,936 --> 00:35:06,256 from the Young Divas. 748 00:35:06,336 --> 00:35:09,936 # We are strong 749 00:35:10,016 --> 00:35:15,176 # No one can tell us we're wrong 750 00:35:15,256 --> 00:35:20,336 # Searching our hearts for so long 751 00:35:20,416 --> 00:35:23,256 # Both of us knowing 752 00:35:25,696 --> 00:35:31,496 # Love is a battlefield. # 753 00:35:31,576 --> 00:35:34,536 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 754 00:35:35,336 --> 00:35:38,576 SONIA: Jess, who will you be sending to the battles? 755 00:35:40,816 --> 00:35:42,376 I really don't know what to do. 756 00:35:43,216 --> 00:35:47,336 EZRA: Having the Bushwhackers there with me, these two icons. 757 00:35:47,416 --> 00:35:48,496 I... 758 00:35:48,576 --> 00:35:51,736 It was a privilege to even be on that stage with them. 759 00:35:53,496 --> 00:35:55,056 I thought I was going home. 760 00:35:55,736 --> 00:35:59,136 I really think this is the hardest decision I'll ever have to make. 761 00:35:59,816 --> 00:36:01,896 I don't want to interrupt, Jess, 762 00:36:01,976 --> 00:36:04,216 but Roger and I have decided 763 00:36:04,296 --> 00:36:08,376 that you need Ezra in your battle team. 764 00:36:08,456 --> 00:36:09,896 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 765 00:36:09,976 --> 00:36:11,656 EZRA: The fact that they stepped down, 766 00:36:11,736 --> 00:36:13,216 I didn't see that coming at all. 767 00:36:13,936 --> 00:36:17,296 This is about the future and Ezra's the future. 768 00:36:17,376 --> 00:36:18,536 Are you sure? 769 00:36:18,616 --> 00:36:19,816 (LAUGHS) We are sure. 770 00:36:19,896 --> 00:36:21,616 EZRA: I can't believe they did that, 771 00:36:21,696 --> 00:36:22,936 to give that to me. 772 00:36:23,016 --> 00:36:24,336 That doesn't really happen 773 00:36:24,416 --> 00:36:26,056 and the fact that they believed in me 774 00:36:26,136 --> 00:36:27,936 to go through. 775 00:36:29,816 --> 00:36:34,416 Seeing the Bushwhackers leave, that just lit a fire to really fight. 776 00:36:34,496 --> 00:36:37,736 # Let me kick it like it's 1966 now 777 00:36:37,816 --> 00:36:42,416 # Might've had your fill, but you feel it still 778 00:36:42,496 --> 00:36:44,256 # Oh... # 779 00:36:44,336 --> 00:36:45,776 EZRA: I'm just like, 780 00:36:45,856 --> 00:36:48,496 OK, I got to bring it like twice as hard. 781 00:36:48,576 --> 00:36:51,376 # But I feel it still, but I feel it still. # 782 00:36:51,456 --> 00:36:53,936 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 783 00:36:54,696 --> 00:36:55,936 JASON: Yeah! 784 00:36:56,016 --> 00:36:57,096 RITA: Yeah! 785 00:36:57,176 --> 00:36:59,096 Yeah! (LAUGHS) 786 00:37:00,056 --> 00:37:02,856 GUY: Ezra, as far as an artist goes, like what sort of artist 787 00:37:02,936 --> 00:37:05,056 do you see yourself being in the industry? 788 00:37:05,136 --> 00:37:08,056 I, once upon a time, 789 00:37:08,136 --> 00:37:10,656 wanted to be like the next New Zealand, like J-Lo. 790 00:37:10,736 --> 00:37:12,536 Why once upon a time? 791 00:37:12,616 --> 00:37:15,736 I mean, I'm still a little girl at heart, you know? 792 00:37:15,816 --> 00:37:18,536 So, it's still there. It's still brewing in here. 793 00:37:18,616 --> 00:37:20,616 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) JASON: Yes, yes. 794 00:37:20,696 --> 00:37:22,456 Once I won the battle, 795 00:37:22,536 --> 00:37:24,616 It was... It was like, "Yay!" 796 00:37:24,696 --> 00:37:27,376 # Ooh, let's go... # 797 00:37:27,456 --> 00:37:30,216 But then I still had to sing for my life. 798 00:37:30,296 --> 00:37:33,456 # To the beat, oh... # 799 00:37:33,536 --> 00:37:36,816 I needed to prove to Jess that I deserve to be here. 800 00:37:36,896 --> 00:37:39,456 # And another one gone and another one gone 801 00:37:39,536 --> 00:37:42,016 # Oh, yeah 802 00:37:42,096 --> 00:37:43,536 # Gonna get you too 803 00:37:43,616 --> 00:37:47,296 # Another one bites the dust. # 804 00:37:47,376 --> 00:37:48,536 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 805 00:37:48,616 --> 00:37:50,216 (LAUGHS) 806 00:37:50,296 --> 00:37:51,256 Wow. 807 00:37:51,336 --> 00:37:52,816 Stop that! 808 00:37:52,896 --> 00:37:54,376 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 809 00:37:54,456 --> 00:37:56,296 The artist that has given their all, 810 00:37:56,376 --> 00:37:57,976 risen to the occasion 811 00:37:58,056 --> 00:38:01,616 and has left nothing behind on that stage tonight is... 812 00:38:03,936 --> 00:38:05,216 ..Ezra. It's you. 813 00:38:05,296 --> 00:38:07,616 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 814 00:38:07,696 --> 00:38:12,936 This whole journey with Ezra and, you know, watching her grow 815 00:38:13,016 --> 00:38:17,216 and discover things that she didn't think she was capable of, 816 00:38:17,296 --> 00:38:20,376 I've seen her transform into the incredible artist 817 00:38:20,456 --> 00:38:22,096 that she's always wanted to be, 818 00:38:22,176 --> 00:38:25,976 and I think she's really hearing herself now 819 00:38:26,056 --> 00:38:29,776 and really acknowledging that she is an artist. 820 00:38:30,776 --> 00:38:33,256 # Oh, you see, the flames of burning passion... # 821 00:38:34,256 --> 00:38:35,576 For the semi-finals, 822 00:38:35,656 --> 00:38:37,856 I felt like an absolute superstar. 823 00:38:37,936 --> 00:38:39,776 # Yes-yes, oh-yes 824 00:38:39,856 --> 00:38:41,976 # Are you afraid to feel 825 00:38:42,056 --> 00:38:44,096 # What you know is real 826 00:38:44,176 --> 00:38:47,736 # Like any other guy 827 00:38:47,816 --> 00:38:51,296 # Oh, babe, I see flames of burning passion 828 00:38:51,376 --> 00:38:54,376 # Hey, when I look in your eyes 829 00:38:54,456 --> 00:38:55,816 # Yeah, yeah 830 00:38:55,896 --> 00:38:57,576 # Are you afraid to feel 831 00:38:57,656 --> 00:39:02,216 # What you know is real like any other guy... # 832 00:39:02,296 --> 00:39:03,656 Hey! 833 00:39:03,736 --> 00:39:06,216 # Oh, playing with my heart will get ya nothing 834 00:39:07,216 --> 00:39:09,896 # You've got to come on inside 835 00:39:11,056 --> 00:39:14,496 # My heart's an open door, who can ask for more 836 00:39:14,576 --> 00:39:18,616 # Come on in for a ride 837 00:39:18,696 --> 00:39:19,896 # Can't stop... # 838 00:39:19,976 --> 00:39:22,096 It was definitely a J-Lo moment for me. 839 00:39:22,176 --> 00:39:25,096 # What I'm doing to you, can't stop 840 00:39:25,176 --> 00:39:30,136 # Turning you on 841 00:39:30,216 --> 00:39:33,416 # Oh, you see the flames of burning passion, hey 842 00:39:33,496 --> 00:39:35,376 # When I look in your eyes 843 00:39:35,456 --> 00:39:37,696 # When I look in your eyes 844 00:39:37,776 --> 00:39:38,936 # Are you afraid to feel 845 00:39:39,016 --> 00:39:40,136 # Are you afraid to feel 846 00:39:40,216 --> 00:39:41,976 # You know it's real 847 00:39:42,056 --> 00:39:45,616 # It's real, it's real... # 848 00:39:45,696 --> 00:39:49,816 Hands down, it was my favourite performance I've ever done. 849 00:39:49,896 --> 00:39:52,936 # You got, yeah, yeah 850 00:39:54,416 --> 00:39:56,056 # Who could ask for more 851 00:39:56,136 --> 00:40:00,256 # Come on in for a ride. # 852 00:40:00,336 --> 00:40:02,696 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 853 00:40:02,776 --> 00:40:04,616 Yeah, sister! Yeah! 854 00:40:04,696 --> 00:40:06,616 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 855 00:40:06,696 --> 00:40:09,216 There's blood on the floor, honey. 856 00:40:09,296 --> 00:40:10,936 You just really tore it up. 857 00:40:11,016 --> 00:40:15,256 I mean, if anyone was to set fire to that stage tonight, that was you. 858 00:40:15,336 --> 00:40:18,336 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 859 00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:21,976 You said this, Ezra, yourself. It came out of your mouth. 860 00:40:22,056 --> 00:40:23,576 You wanted your J-Lo moment 861 00:40:23,656 --> 00:40:26,216 and I swear to you, sister, you got your J-Lo moment. 862 00:40:26,296 --> 00:40:28,376 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 863 00:40:28,456 --> 00:40:32,136 Actually, you just had your Ezra Williams moment. 864 00:40:32,216 --> 00:40:35,176 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 865 00:40:36,536 --> 00:40:39,296 Watching her now thrive, 866 00:40:39,376 --> 00:40:41,896 I'm really happy for her that she is where she is now. 867 00:40:44,936 --> 00:40:46,176 She deserves to be here. 868 00:40:47,976 --> 00:40:49,096 She could win this. 869 00:40:50,776 --> 00:40:54,656 To win this would mean I can finally say to my sisters, 870 00:40:54,736 --> 00:40:57,616 "Look, your youngest sister is doing it." 871 00:40:57,696 --> 00:41:00,056 Oh, that would be so cool. 872 00:41:03,896 --> 00:41:05,216 SONIA: It's great to see Ezra prove 873 00:41:05,296 --> 00:41:08,096 that she is a star in her own right, 874 00:41:08,176 --> 00:41:10,776 and thanks to Woolworths, it's up to you, Australia, 875 00:41:10,856 --> 00:41:13,776 to decide who deserves The Voice crown. 876 00:41:13,856 --> 00:41:17,696 To vote for Ezra and make her the winner of The Voice 2023, 877 00:41:17,776 --> 00:41:20,336 text 'Ezra' to the number on your screen. 878 00:41:21,136 --> 00:41:24,096 Coming up, we continue our trip down memory lane 879 00:41:24,176 --> 00:41:27,696 to see how Ethan made it to the grand finale. 880 00:41:27,776 --> 00:41:29,176 # This is The Voice! # 881 00:41:35,240 --> 00:41:36,520 # This is The Voice! # 882 00:41:39,280 --> 00:41:42,240 ('UNSTOPPABLE' BY SATV MUSIC PLAYS) 883 00:41:44,400 --> 00:41:46,280 JASON: I couldn't have been happier with my team. 884 00:41:46,360 --> 00:41:47,320 From all walks of life. 885 00:41:47,400 --> 00:41:51,720 You know, from classical singers to pop singers, rock singers. 886 00:41:51,800 --> 00:41:54,800 I couldn't have imagined a more talented group of people. 887 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:58,240 I chose Ethan to be my grand finale artist... 888 00:41:58,320 --> 00:42:00,120 # Unstoppable... # 889 00:42:00,200 --> 00:42:03,320 ..because Ethan had something that you can't really teach. 890 00:42:03,400 --> 00:42:04,520 You know, it's that special sauce. 891 00:42:04,600 --> 00:42:05,840 You can't really explain it. 892 00:42:05,920 --> 00:42:08,640 When a star walks in the room, you kind of know they... 893 00:42:08,720 --> 00:42:09,800 They are somebody. 894 00:42:14,680 --> 00:42:16,720 ETHAN: Honestly, not that long ago I was just cutting trees 895 00:42:16,800 --> 00:42:19,320 and now, I'm in The Voice grand finale. 896 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:21,880 Like, I didn't think in a million years 897 00:42:21,960 --> 00:42:24,240 I would ever be able to be here. 898 00:42:27,280 --> 00:42:29,440 Going back to my blinds performance, 899 00:42:29,520 --> 00:42:32,880 I was so nervous when I walked out onto that stage. 900 00:42:34,120 --> 00:42:35,480 It was, like, just so quiet 901 00:42:35,560 --> 00:42:38,840 and then I stood there for ages, waiting for the music to play. 902 00:42:40,960 --> 00:42:42,880 I've never done anything like that in my life. 903 00:42:46,840 --> 00:42:48,320 I didn't even think I'd turn a chair. 904 00:42:51,080 --> 00:42:54,360 # I'm jealous of the rain... # 905 00:42:54,440 --> 00:42:56,320 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 906 00:42:56,400 --> 00:42:59,640 # When it falls upon your skin... # 907 00:42:59,720 --> 00:43:01,520 Oh, great song. 908 00:43:01,600 --> 00:43:06,440 # It's closer than my hands have been... # 909 00:43:06,520 --> 00:43:08,000 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 910 00:43:08,080 --> 00:43:11,280 # Oh, I'm jealous of the rain 911 00:43:12,800 --> 00:43:15,800 # So, I wished you 912 00:43:16,920 --> 00:43:18,520 # The best of... # 913 00:43:18,600 --> 00:43:20,320 Ooh! 914 00:43:20,400 --> 00:43:24,280 # All this world would give 915 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:26,320 # And I always thought... # (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 916 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:29,400 When one chair turned and Jason Derulo turned around, 917 00:43:29,480 --> 00:43:31,280 it felt like it wasn't real. 918 00:43:31,360 --> 00:43:33,040 # All you found was 919 00:43:33,920 --> 00:43:36,400 # Heartbreak and misery # 920 00:43:36,480 --> 00:43:37,640 (LAUGHS) Oh! 921 00:43:37,720 --> 00:43:40,760 # It's hard for me to say 922 00:43:40,840 --> 00:43:43,840 # I'm jealous of the way 923 00:43:43,920 --> 00:43:49,440 # You're happy without me... # 924 00:43:49,520 --> 00:43:52,960 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) # Oh, 'cause I wished you... # 925 00:43:53,040 --> 00:43:55,560 Felt so surreal when all the chairs turned. 926 00:43:55,640 --> 00:44:02,600 # The best of all this world would give 927 00:44:02,680 --> 00:44:04,680 # And I always thought you'd come back... # 928 00:44:04,760 --> 00:44:07,520 I'm definitely meant for more than being a tradie, that's for sure. 929 00:44:07,600 --> 00:44:09,800 # All you found 930 00:44:09,880 --> 00:44:15,240 # Was heartbreak and misery 931 00:44:15,320 --> 00:44:18,120 # It's hard for me to say 932 00:44:18,200 --> 00:44:21,440 # I'm jealous of the way 933 00:44:21,520 --> 00:44:26,040 # You're happy without me. # 934 00:44:26,120 --> 00:44:28,880 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 935 00:44:33,920 --> 00:44:35,920 JASON: At the blind auditions, 936 00:44:36,000 --> 00:44:37,600 He just smashed it 937 00:44:37,680 --> 00:44:40,000 and everybody was out of their seats. 938 00:44:40,080 --> 00:44:42,680 Even though he's never took a class. 939 00:44:42,760 --> 00:44:44,640 That boy can sing. 940 00:44:44,720 --> 00:44:46,920 I would love to help nurture that amazing talent 941 00:44:47,000 --> 00:44:48,520 to be a superstar 942 00:44:48,600 --> 00:44:51,480 that the world remembers for a very, very, very long time. 943 00:44:51,560 --> 00:44:53,720 Thank you. Thank you, dude. I appreciate it. 944 00:44:54,960 --> 00:44:56,640 I think I will go with Jason. 945 00:44:56,720 --> 00:44:59,680 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 946 00:45:01,440 --> 00:45:03,960 I'm glad that he ended up on Team Jason. 947 00:45:04,040 --> 00:45:07,280 # So, come on, let it go 948 00:45:07,360 --> 00:45:10,480 # Just let it be 949 00:45:10,560 --> 00:45:11,800 # Why don't you be you... # 950 00:45:11,880 --> 00:45:13,840 The callbacks were pretty tough. 951 00:45:13,920 --> 00:45:17,400 I was competing against two really, really talented artists. 952 00:45:17,480 --> 00:45:18,600 They were so good. 953 00:45:20,400 --> 00:45:22,760 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 954 00:45:22,840 --> 00:45:24,920 Tonight, you kind of blended in with the pack 955 00:45:25,000 --> 00:45:26,840 and I don't think that's what kind of performer you are. 956 00:45:26,920 --> 00:45:28,680 But I still know that there is more. 957 00:45:28,760 --> 00:45:31,000 There's more inside of you because at the blinds, 958 00:45:31,080 --> 00:45:32,040 you blew me away. 959 00:45:32,920 --> 00:45:37,120 The artist that I'm taking to the battle rounds is... 960 00:45:37,200 --> 00:45:39,320 (CHEERING) 961 00:45:39,400 --> 00:45:42,400 ETHAN: When I was waiting up on stage for Jason to make his decision, 962 00:45:42,480 --> 00:45:44,520 the suspense was just killing me. 963 00:45:45,520 --> 00:45:46,480 ..Ethan. 964 00:45:46,560 --> 00:45:48,240 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 965 00:45:48,320 --> 00:45:50,560 ETHAN: Jason's feedback that he gave me in the callbacks, 966 00:45:50,640 --> 00:45:55,040 he mentioned to me that I played it pretty safe, 967 00:45:55,120 --> 00:45:57,640 and in my opinion, I think, I did. 968 00:45:57,720 --> 00:45:59,960 So, I think it's really time to step it up a notch 969 00:46:00,040 --> 00:46:01,160 and show him what I've made of. 970 00:46:01,240 --> 00:46:04,040 # But it's not real 971 00:46:04,120 --> 00:46:06,800 # And you don't exist... # 972 00:46:06,880 --> 00:46:08,400 In the battles, 973 00:46:08,480 --> 00:46:12,800 that was the most nervous shit that I've ever done 974 00:46:12,880 --> 00:46:16,680 because I'd never sung with people on live television. That's crazy. 975 00:46:16,760 --> 00:46:23,720 # Of a movie I've seen before... # 976 00:46:24,400 --> 00:46:25,960 It was amazing. 977 00:46:26,040 --> 00:46:28,240 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 978 00:46:28,320 --> 00:46:29,880 It felt really real. 979 00:46:29,960 --> 00:46:32,680 Like, I really loved the conviction, 980 00:46:32,760 --> 00:46:35,280 the commitment you both put into this performance. 981 00:46:35,360 --> 00:46:36,320 I'm in awe. I'm in awe. 982 00:46:36,400 --> 00:46:37,360 Thank you so much. 983 00:46:37,440 --> 00:46:38,640 Ethan is totally unique. 984 00:46:38,720 --> 00:46:40,360 You know, there's nobody in the finals like Ethan, 985 00:46:40,440 --> 00:46:42,360 but he was a tough one to crack. 986 00:46:43,600 --> 00:46:46,400 But I feel like there is still like this... 987 00:46:46,480 --> 00:46:50,760 ..this wall up in terms of your story. 988 00:46:50,840 --> 00:46:53,360 I just want to get to know you a little more, you know? 989 00:46:53,440 --> 00:46:55,880 Do you connect to these lyrics at all? 990 00:46:55,960 --> 00:46:57,560 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah? 991 00:46:57,640 --> 00:47:00,440 My parents, like, separated, like my dad left. 992 00:47:00,520 --> 00:47:03,400 What's interesting is every day that I meet him, 993 00:47:03,480 --> 00:47:06,000 every day that I talk to him, I learn something new, 994 00:47:06,080 --> 00:47:08,760 and I'm just like, "How did you leave that out?" 995 00:47:08,840 --> 00:47:11,600 And yeah, just feeling alone 996 00:47:11,680 --> 00:47:15,560 without a dad around as much as what he used to be. 997 00:47:15,640 --> 00:47:16,640 For sure. 998 00:47:16,720 --> 00:47:21,320 It was amazing to finally see Ethan open up for the first time. 999 00:47:21,400 --> 00:47:23,640 You know, he showed his vulnerable side, 1000 00:47:23,720 --> 00:47:27,360 and I think people will really connect to it. 1001 00:47:27,440 --> 00:47:31,720 People can go out there and do all of these big vocal acrobatics 1002 00:47:31,800 --> 00:47:33,640 and do all these big notes, 1003 00:47:33,720 --> 00:47:34,760 but at the end of the day, 1004 00:47:34,840 --> 00:47:38,440 it's the connection that's going to bring people in, you know, 1005 00:47:38,520 --> 00:47:41,280 and I think that's your greatest gift, is connecting to people. 1006 00:47:41,360 --> 00:47:42,480 Thank you, man. You know? 1007 00:47:42,560 --> 00:47:45,520 So, today, take this moment and go and kill 'em. 1008 00:47:45,600 --> 00:47:46,680 Thank you, bro. Alright. 1009 00:47:46,760 --> 00:47:47,960 Appreciate you. 1010 00:47:49,800 --> 00:47:51,240 ETHAN: In Jason being my mentor, 1011 00:47:51,320 --> 00:47:53,440 he's taught me to open up about myself 1012 00:47:53,520 --> 00:47:55,440 and that's going to help with the music. 1013 00:47:57,920 --> 00:48:01,040 At my semi-finals performance, I was standing on top of the chairs, 1014 00:48:01,120 --> 00:48:02,920 overlooking the whole audience, 1015 00:48:03,000 --> 00:48:05,200 and it's just a feeling like I've never had before. 1016 00:48:06,520 --> 00:48:09,080 # Unbreak the broken 1017 00:48:09,160 --> 00:48:10,120 # Unsay... # 1018 00:48:10,200 --> 00:48:11,480 The freakin' fire came up. 1019 00:48:11,560 --> 00:48:12,840 Yeah, it was crazy. 1020 00:48:12,920 --> 00:48:14,920 Easily, the best performance I've ever done. 1021 00:48:15,000 --> 00:48:17,280 # Pull me out 1022 00:48:17,360 --> 00:48:18,360 # You can say... # 1023 00:48:18,440 --> 00:48:21,680 Now, Ethan is ready. 1024 00:48:21,760 --> 00:48:23,520 # Oh... # 1025 00:48:23,600 --> 00:48:24,920 He is the full package. 1026 00:48:25,000 --> 00:48:27,040 I think Ethan can be one of the biggest stars 1027 00:48:27,120 --> 00:48:28,320 to ever come out of The Voice. 1028 00:48:28,400 --> 00:48:32,960 # Pull me out... # 1029 00:48:33,040 --> 00:48:35,640 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) # Of the train wreck. # 1030 00:48:37,800 --> 00:48:42,240 Ethan, you really, really just come out of your shell, man, 1031 00:48:42,320 --> 00:48:46,680 and everything that we've talked about through this entire process 1032 00:48:46,760 --> 00:48:48,720 came alive on the stage tonight. 1033 00:48:48,800 --> 00:48:52,800 You surprise us every single time with that Ethan belt 1034 00:48:52,880 --> 00:48:55,800 and you knowing who you are as an artist. 1035 00:48:55,880 --> 00:48:59,160 So, the artist that I'll be taking through to the grand finale is... 1036 00:49:02,400 --> 00:49:03,400 ..Ethan. 1037 00:49:03,480 --> 00:49:06,920 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1038 00:49:07,000 --> 00:49:09,400 I never thought that I'd come this far, 1039 00:49:09,480 --> 00:49:12,360 but here I am and I couldn't be more grateful. 1040 00:49:12,440 --> 00:49:14,800 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1041 00:49:14,880 --> 00:49:16,240 This is what I'm meant to be doing 1042 00:49:16,320 --> 00:49:21,200 because it's the one thing I love, truly love in my heart, 1043 00:49:21,280 --> 00:49:25,240 and I feel like I've come so far as a person, as an artist. 1044 00:49:26,480 --> 00:49:27,960 I really do want to win this. 1045 00:49:28,040 --> 00:49:29,720 It would be a dream come true. 1046 00:49:33,840 --> 00:49:36,040 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1047 00:49:36,120 --> 00:49:38,040 SONIA: Australia, the decision is yours. 1048 00:49:38,120 --> 00:49:42,640 To vote for Ethan and crown him the winner of the Voice 2023, 1049 00:49:42,720 --> 00:49:45,440 just text 'Ethan' to the number on your screen, 1050 00:49:45,520 --> 00:49:47,080 and with thanks to Woolworths, 1051 00:49:47,160 --> 00:49:49,800 he could join The Voice victors' hall of fame. 1052 00:49:51,400 --> 00:49:53,160 It's time for a quick break, but when we return, 1053 00:49:53,240 --> 00:49:56,240 we get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look 1054 00:49:56,320 --> 00:50:00,720 at each of our four grand finalists recording their winner's singles. 1055 00:50:00,800 --> 00:50:02,280 Stay tuned, Australia. 1056 00:50:02,360 --> 00:50:04,120 # This is The Voice! # 1057 00:50:08,120 --> 00:50:09,400 # This is The Voice! # 1058 00:50:12,200 --> 00:50:15,120 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1059 00:50:15,200 --> 00:50:18,840 Welcome back to the final part of our Voice special. 1060 00:50:18,920 --> 00:50:21,000 The winner of The Voice 2023 1061 00:50:21,080 --> 00:50:24,880 will walk away with the top prize of $100,000, 1062 00:50:24,960 --> 00:50:27,600 plus a life-changing recording contract 1063 00:50:27,680 --> 00:50:29,600 with Universal Music. 1064 00:50:29,680 --> 00:50:31,800 In the lead-up to the grand finale, 1065 00:50:31,880 --> 00:50:34,200 each artist records a brand new song 1066 00:50:34,280 --> 00:50:37,120 to be released if they are crowned the winner. 1067 00:50:37,200 --> 00:50:41,360 Our cameras got exclusive access into the recording studio, 1068 00:50:41,440 --> 00:50:43,080 and here's what went down. 1069 00:50:44,440 --> 00:50:46,360 EZRA: To be in the top four, 1070 00:50:46,440 --> 00:50:51,760 it really feels like a dream that I'm finally living in. 1071 00:50:53,280 --> 00:50:54,880 Hello, hello. 1072 00:50:54,960 --> 00:50:59,680 I am on my way to the studio to record with Universal. 1073 00:50:59,760 --> 00:51:03,200 I've got my croissant here for some breakfast, 1074 00:51:03,280 --> 00:51:04,960 but I'm super pumped. 1075 00:51:05,040 --> 00:51:06,160 I'm really, really excited 1076 00:51:06,240 --> 00:51:10,080 and I can't wait to get this going. 1077 00:51:12,360 --> 00:51:16,160 I'm just walking in to Forbes Street Studios 1078 00:51:16,240 --> 00:51:17,880 and I'm so excited. 1079 00:51:17,960 --> 00:51:19,600 Can you see? 1080 00:51:22,800 --> 00:51:25,080 ETHAN: We're here at the studio, walking in. 1081 00:51:25,160 --> 00:51:26,640 This place is awesome. 1082 00:51:27,880 --> 00:51:29,840 So good. I'll keep you guys updated 1083 00:51:29,920 --> 00:51:32,600 and we're going to record some new stuff. Yew! 1084 00:51:34,360 --> 00:51:36,400 CHARLIE: I never thought I'd get this far 1085 00:51:36,480 --> 00:51:39,680 and so, to be doing this today is just amazing. 1086 00:51:39,760 --> 00:51:41,520 The song is called 'Stone Cold'... 1087 00:51:43,040 --> 00:51:44,440 ..and the exciting part 1088 00:51:44,520 --> 00:51:46,880 is that I've actually been able to co-write some of the song. 1089 00:51:48,360 --> 00:51:50,560 I think the competition has given me the confidence 1090 00:51:50,640 --> 00:51:54,920 to be me and stay in my lane and just trust myself. 1091 00:51:55,000 --> 00:51:57,520 # The times we're dancing in the rain 1092 00:51:57,600 --> 00:51:59,640 # I'm sorry for the whole thing 1093 00:51:59,720 --> 00:52:01,400 # You can drown me in the blame 1094 00:52:01,480 --> 00:52:04,880 # I wish you could see 1095 00:52:04,960 --> 00:52:08,200 # You're better off without me... # 1096 00:52:09,480 --> 00:52:10,920 Now that I'm here, you know, 1097 00:52:11,000 --> 00:52:14,680 I really do feel like I'm meant to be an artist and be a musician. 1098 00:52:14,760 --> 00:52:16,360 I feel like I've been accepted on the show. 1099 00:52:16,440 --> 00:52:18,920 But now, will I be accepted by the public? 1100 00:52:19,000 --> 00:52:21,560 It's, yeah... I hope so. 1101 00:52:21,640 --> 00:52:25,560 # Stone cold and when anybody had to let you go 1102 00:52:27,560 --> 00:52:29,360 # You're better off without... # 1103 00:52:31,400 --> 00:52:33,280 EZRA: The song's called 'Mistakes'. 1104 00:52:33,360 --> 00:52:38,840 I guess it's about, you know, making mistakes that you learn from. 1105 00:52:38,920 --> 00:52:40,040 Yeah, I love this song. 1106 00:52:40,120 --> 00:52:43,040 # I make so many mistakes 1107 00:52:43,120 --> 00:52:45,120 # I try to do what's right 1108 00:52:45,200 --> 00:52:47,800 # But I get in my way... # 1109 00:52:49,640 --> 00:52:52,680 Being on The Voice has really prepared me 1110 00:52:52,760 --> 00:52:56,680 for the success that I will potentially get out of this show. 1111 00:52:56,760 --> 00:53:00,440 It is hard work, but it's so much fun. 1112 00:53:00,520 --> 00:53:02,720 # No 1113 00:53:02,800 --> 00:53:05,720 # I make so many mistakes 1114 00:53:05,800 --> 00:53:07,720 # I try to do what's right 1115 00:53:07,800 --> 00:53:10,200 # But I get in my way 1116 00:53:10,280 --> 00:53:13,560 # I know I should know better 1117 00:53:13,640 --> 00:53:16,040 # Always jumping headfirst 1118 00:53:16,120 --> 00:53:19,240 # I guess I learn every turn that I take... # 1119 00:53:19,320 --> 00:53:20,800 When I'm singing, I feel free. 1120 00:53:20,880 --> 00:53:23,760 I feel like my full, authentic self. 1121 00:53:23,840 --> 00:53:25,560 I just know I'm in my element. 1122 00:53:27,000 --> 00:53:29,240 To even keep saying that I'm in the top four. 1123 00:53:29,320 --> 00:53:32,480 It's still - oh, gosh, I believe it. 1124 00:53:32,560 --> 00:53:35,960 But it's still like, dang, hard work does pay off. 1125 00:53:36,960 --> 00:53:39,080 So excited! 1126 00:53:40,440 --> 00:53:45,240 # Everybody's looking for someone 1127 00:53:45,320 --> 00:53:47,560 # Selling for something 1128 00:53:47,640 --> 00:53:49,880 # But now I can see 1129 00:53:49,960 --> 00:53:52,280 # I don't need your love... # 1130 00:53:52,360 --> 00:53:54,920 Doing this whole thing, it feels like it is worth it. 1131 00:53:55,000 --> 00:53:57,920 # I want to be somebody who don't need nobody 1132 00:53:58,000 --> 00:54:00,000 # Nobody 1133 00:54:00,080 --> 00:54:02,400 # Nobody but me... # 1134 00:54:02,480 --> 00:54:05,880 Working with so many artists as a backing vocalist, 1135 00:54:05,960 --> 00:54:08,120 I was supporting them 1136 00:54:08,200 --> 00:54:12,000 and I had to do this to step out and do something for myself again. 1137 00:54:12,080 --> 00:54:14,160 Now, I see myself as an artist. 1138 00:54:14,240 --> 00:54:18,320 # Nobody but 1139 00:54:18,400 --> 00:54:25,120 # Me. # 1140 00:54:26,360 --> 00:54:29,040 ETHAN: Going to the grand finale, 1141 00:54:29,120 --> 00:54:31,600 just made me feel like this is what I really want to do. 1142 00:54:31,680 --> 00:54:33,400 Being able to come this far, 1143 00:54:33,480 --> 00:54:36,000 I just feel like I'm meant for more than just pub gigs. 1144 00:54:36,080 --> 00:54:39,200 # Yeah, I'll light it up 1145 00:54:39,280 --> 00:54:42,160 # I will be your lighthouse 1146 00:54:42,240 --> 00:54:45,280 # Yeah, among your dark clouds 1147 00:54:45,360 --> 00:54:48,960 # And I will light it up 1148 00:54:49,040 --> 00:54:52,040 # Yeah, I'll light it up... # 1149 00:54:54,400 --> 00:54:55,720 I'm only 18 1150 00:54:55,800 --> 00:54:59,720 and this is just like my first step into the industry 1151 00:54:59,800 --> 00:55:01,640 and I'm just so excited for the future. 1152 00:55:01,720 --> 00:55:06,720 # Yeah, I'll light it up for you. # 1153 00:55:07,640 --> 00:55:08,960 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) 1154 00:55:09,040 --> 00:55:11,920 To vote for your winner of The Voice 2023, 1155 00:55:12,000 --> 00:55:14,640 all you have to do is text the name of your favourite 1156 00:55:14,720 --> 00:55:15,960 to the number below, 1157 00:55:16,040 --> 00:55:19,720 and we will see you all back here for The Voice grand finale. 1158 00:55:19,800 --> 00:55:21,720 Good night, Australia. 1159 00:55:21,800 --> 00:55:23,360 # This is The Voice! # 1160 00:55:23,440 --> 00:55:36,080 Captioned by Ai-Media ai-media.tv