(DRAMATIC MUSIC) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Let the battle begin.
VOICEOVER: Previously on The Voice... Oh!
..the battles kicked off... Wow. Battle of the voices.
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!
..with Team Guy... GUY: Wow!
..and Team Keith going head to head.
One of the best performances I've ever seen on that stage.
But only two artists per team...
Lane. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Thando. ..made it to the semifinals.
Cassidy.
Jordan.
Thank you.
In you come.
(LAUGHS) I'm going. I'm just gonna go.
..Team Jess and Team Rita will battle it out.
I've worked so hard for this.
I've come so far and I'm not done.
I'm going to win this battle.
There are only two spots on each team...
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Stop it! Stop it!
GUY: You guys came to battle.
It's all on the line.
That was such a good battle.
You guys should be so proud of yourselves.
You made this very difficult for me.
Um... I really don't know what I'm gonna do.
I wish I could help you but I can't.
Don't look at me.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Australia, welcome to the Voice Super Stadium
for night two of the battles.
Ready to rumble are our superstar coaches.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Tonight, more of our amazing artists go head to head
in the ultimate singing showdown.
Win the battle and it's either straight through to the semi
or to a last-chance 'sing for your life'.
Team Keith and Team Guy have already battled it out in the ring,
where their coaches could only send two of their artists
to the semifinal.
Tonight, Jess and Rita must do the same.
Plus, we've got a special performance
from our very own superstar Guy Sebastian.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) RITA: Yay, Guy!
Well, let's light the fuse on the first of tonight's explosive battles.
First up, it's Team Jess.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) JESS: Whoo! Let's go!
Hello. Hello.
Welcome. Please.
(LAUGHS) Oh, my god!
This battle is between my two incredible powerhouse vocalists,
Faith and Emily-Jane.
Emily! Emily-Jane!
Hello. (LAUGHS)
I definitely love that I have you just 'cause you raise the bar.
# Don't let them break you down... #
For my blind audition song, I sung 'This Is Me' from Keala Settle.
# For your glory... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Still, to this very moment, it's very surreal
that I got four chairs to spin.
Who were you singing that song about?
Look, there's been a lot of people previously in my life
who've put me down constantly.
It's an up-yours moment. This is me.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Yes!
Yeah! (JUDGES LAUGH)
# For all those times you stood by me... #
At my blind audition,
I sang 'Because You Loved Me' by Celine Dion.
# Because you... #
I just felt my legs shaking
'cause I wasn't expecting four chairs to turn.
And so, I was really, really just amazed at that.
Just unbelievable, to be honest.
You really moved every single person in this room
and the rest of Australia.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Oh!
When Jess smashed that Battle Pass button,
I felt completely over the moon.
It just hardened what I was already feeling from them turning.
Thank you so much, Jess! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
So I bet you're wondering what song I've chosen for you both.
(EXHALES)
This person is also a powerhouse diva just like yourselves.
I'm giving you...
'I'm Your Baby Tonight' by Whitney Houston.
Oh... (LAUGHS)
I thought we were gonna get something slow and powerful
but she's gone the total opposite.
It was very surprising, though.
BOTH: # I'll be your angel I'm ready and able
# Whatever you want is fine
# Whenever you're ready Just call on your lady
FAITH: # And I'll be your baby tonight...
# Whatever you want from me I'm giving you everything
BOTH: # I'm your baby tonight... #
Looking over to Emily-Jane, she was eyeballing Faith a lot
and I think she felt really overwhelmed.
I think she really needs to establish that she's gonna own the song.
Emily-Jane, I really want you to make the song your own
and cement your identity into this song.
Mm-hm.
This is Whitney Houston. She has an attitude, yeah?
I want to see sass, I want to see divas.
So, I'm slightly intimidated by Faith's vocals.
But in saying that, I have confidence in myself
and I think we bounce off each other really well.
Faith, you want to be able to physically...
# I'm your baby tonight... #
You know, you owe that to yourself. You've come all this way.
You're here.
Now is the chance to be able to physically explore
everything that you've been holding.
It's that thing where you're eyeballing, you know,
the audience or the crowd or whoever's out there.
That's the story that you're telling.
This is that moment for you both to lift that game
and to challenge your inner strength and vocal ability.
The one to win this battle will show me the most fight.
FAITH: The goal is to win. That's what I'm fighting for.
That's why I'm here. Just to bring honour to my family.
So, whatever I have in store... I need to bring it all out.
EMILY-JANE: I feel like now is my time.
So I've fought for so long to be here
and I'm gonna go onto that stage, fight for my life and I'm gonna win.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Whoo!
Yes, queen!
(EXHALES)
(UP-TEMPO MUSIC PLAYS) (CHEERING)
# From the moment I saw you I went outta my mind
# Though I never believed in love at first sight
# But you got a magic, boy That I just can't explain
# Well, you got a, you got a way That you're making me feel
# I can do, I can do anything for you, baby
# I'll be down for you, baby
# Lay all my cards out tonight
# Just call on me, baby # I'll be there in a hurry
# It's your move, so, baby Baby, decide
# Whatever you want from me I'm giving you everything
# I'm your baby tonight
# You've given me ecstasy You are my fantasy
# I'm your baby tonight
# Whatever I do, boy It's all about you, baby
# And ain't it the truth, boy? I'm helplessly in love with you
# What else can I do, boy But be there for you, baby?
# You got a, you got a way that you're making me feel
# I can feel I can do any, do anything
# Oh, yeah # Oh, yeah
# Oh-oh
# Looks like I'm fatal It's all on the table
# And, baby, you hold the cards
# You got the magic And I've got to have it
# I don't want the pieces I want every single part
# I'll be your angel I'm ready and able
# Whatever you want is fine
# Whenever you're ready Just call on your lady
# And I'll be your baby tonight...
# Whatever you want from me I'm giving you everything
# Whoo! # I'm your baby tonight
# Whoa-oh! # You've given me ecstasy
# You are my fantasy # Whoo!
# I'm your baby tonight. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
RITA: Wow!
Wow!
SONIA: Faith and Emily-Jane! How good was that!
JESS: Boom!
Guy, if you were a betting man,
who would you back?
GUY: Well, firstly, ladies, you both look smoking hot.
Whoo! (LAUGHS)
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Yes.
FAITH: Thank you.
You've made a brown man blush.
(WOMEN LAUGH) Yeah!
But... (LAUGHS)
ladies came to battle tonight!
JUDGES: Yeah.
Jeez! Man! That was... That was fierce.
It was sexy. It was so commanding.
If I was a betting man...
Oh, my gosh.
I...
I think maybe I might just have to maybe give it to Faith.
I think the vocals...
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) The vocals were just powerhouse.
Powerhouse vocals.
Thanks, Guy. Rita, what stood out for you about this battle?
RITA: Argh! (LAUGHTER)
That's what I got from that.
I mean, listen, I am a girl's girl
and to see you guys up there really just representing who you are
was just everything to me.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) It was epic.
Both using the stage, the energy was at a height.
I can't pick. I don't know.
I honestly don't know what to tell you.
I know I'm not helping you at all but...
JESS: No, you're not, Rita.
I genuinely cannot pick with this one.
Well done. Well done. EMILY-JANE: Thank you.
Yeah. Jess, the choice is all yours.
Who is the winner of the battle?
JESS: Well, let me say this first of all. (CLEARS THROAT)
Emily-Jane, you're just so unapologetic,
is what you are, and you stand in your power and I love that.
I really do. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Faith, my goodness, for you to be able to show that fierceness,
you know, that attitude,
it really blew my mind and that's what it's about.
It's about really coming out
and really letting it soar and...
OK. Wow. You made this very difficult for me.
Um...
I really don't know what I'm gonna do.
RITA: I wish I could help you but I can't.
KEITH: Don't look at me.
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
I'm gonna take a chance on someone who surprised me the most tonight,
who has more to prove on the stage.
The person who won this battle is...
It's you, Faith.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Congratulations, Faith.
Thank you. So grateful. Thank you, Jess.
And Emily-Jane, wow. Wow.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) KEITH: Yeah.
JESS: Wow.
I came here to prove not only to myself
but to everybody else who's ever kicked me while I'm down
and put me down that I am worthy
and I swung four chairs with that, so I'm forever grateful.
Yes, ma'am.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
And if anyone ever tries to kick you down, you just call me.
(LAUGHTER) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
And me and me and me. And the rest of Australia.
And me. Alright, we'll fight them all.
SONIA: We're all there. You just let us know.
Make some noise for Emily-Jane one last time.
Thank you. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Thank you.
JESS: Yes, ma'am.
Thank you.
SONIA: Faith, now, you may have won the battle
but you are not yet through to the semifinal.
After everyone has performed,
Jess will then decide to either send you straight through to the semi
or to sing for your life.
So, we will see you, Faith, at the end of the show for that result.
Head on over and celebrate with your family!
JESS: Whoo! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Faith, the winner of the battle!
JESS: Yes, ma'am. RITA: Well done, Faith!
FAITH: Guys, I love you. Well done.
KEITH: Hey! (LAUGHS)
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Big hugs! (LAUGHS)
Congratulations! Thank you!
WOMAN: Hi!
VOICEOVER: Still to come... RITA: Hey!
..incredible artists fight harder than ever before...
This is what I want to do. I want to win it.
I've worked very hard to be here. It's scary.
..for a place in the semifinals.
You guys came to battle.
And a heartbreaking performance...
Hands down, the best battle of the night.
..from two of the greatest vocalists in the competition.
You guys should be so proud of yourself.
Such a good battle.
Thank you, Rita.
# This is The Voice. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: This is The Voice and we are in full battle mode.
And next into the ring, it's Team Rita.
RITA: Hey!
Hi.
Hey!
This battle is between my cool country sisters
and my delightful jockey.
(ALL LAUGH)
I'm going... I'm just gonna go. (WOMEN LAUGH)
When I walked in and saw Ella and Sienna, it was just, like, "Oh, no.
"Game over. It's two against one." (LAUGHS)
Maybe Rita can be on my team if she wants.
Being paired with Robbie,
he is just the most incredible singer and I was, like, "Oh, gosh."
# So, come on, let it go
# Just let it be Why don't you be you... #
The blinds was mad.
# And I'll be me? #
Singing in the shower and stuff, that's all I really do.
# Because everything gets broke... #
The fact that you haven't got a clue how good you are
is probably the reason why everybody watching is falling in love with you.
# Forget about me... #
JESS: Wow.
# I knew you stepping on the last train... #
When we're on the stage, it feels right.
Like, we know, our singing together,
it's, like, this is what we're meant to do.
# Trying to change the ending Peter losing Wendy, I... #
The song I'm giving you, 'Wrecking Ball' by Miley Cyrus.
Oh, god.
Yeah. (LAUGHS)
What a banger.
You know it? Yeah, I know that one.
I didn't think you were gonna know it.
You know they have Miley Cyrus in Ireland, right?
They do? (WOMEN LAUGH)
It's a good song.
# We clawed, we chained... #
Hang on a sec. You need to breathe. Yeah.
Not a... (INHALES SHARPLY) as well. Yeah.
You have to really think about...
Trust your diaphragm, because that's where the voice is coming from.
Yeah.
He does these little technical things
where you breathe in really quickly before you sing, like...
(INHALES SHARPLY) which is actually worse for you
because then you run out of breath super quick.
Breathe in your belly.
No, not in your chest. (WOMEN LAUGH)
# We clawed, we chained
# Then this goes in and then... (EXHALES) You can breathe again... #
Mmm.
# We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
# We jumped Never asking why
# We kissed I fell under your spell
# A love... #
Ella and Sienna rely on each other so much, which is understandable
because they sing together
but I think they need to really work on letting loose a little bit.
I can literally see your brains going... (IMITATES WHIRRING)
I really want to try and...instead of see it,
just feel it and really just try and just let loose.
Shaky, shaky, shaky, shaky, shaky.
Trust yourself. I want to see that instinct.
I want to see that effortlessness.
I think this song really is a challenge
but it will push them in the right direction
and show me who has the strength to really sustain in this competition.
You don't want to feel like it's all daisies
and we're all skipping around each other.
This is your moment to show that fight, 'cause this is a battle.
# I'm going down fighting... #
We're definitely not gonna hold back because...
No.
..we came here to get as far as we can and we're not gonna stop now.
# Bigger, better, braver Stronger than you ever knew... #
To win this battle, I'd have to give 200%
because I'm against two people rather than one.
I'm not gonna leave anything at home.
I'm gonna put everything I have into it.
Bring it on.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Yes!
# You're giving me life
# Braver than you. #
# We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
# We jumped Never asking why
# We kissed # I fell
# Under # Your spell
# A love no one could deny
# Don't you ever say I just walked away
# I will always want you... #
GUY: Yeah, man.
# I can't live a lie # Running for my life
# I will always want you
# I came in like a wrecking ball
# I never hit so hard in love
# All I wanted was to break your walls
# All you ever did was wreck me
# I never meant to start a war
# I just wanted you to let me in
# I guess I should've let you win... #
JESS: Oh... (LAUGHS) Oh, my god.
# Don't you ever say I just walked away... #
Whoo!
# I will always want you
ALL: # I came in like a wrecking ball
# I never hit so hard in love
ROBBIE: # 'Cause all I wanted was to break your walls
# All you ever did was wreck me
# I came in like a wrecking ball
# 'Cause I just closed my eyes and run
# Left me crashing in a blazing fall
# 'Cause all you ever did was wreck me
# Yeah, you, you wreck me
# Yeah, you, you wreck me. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
RITA: Yay!
SONIA: Now, Rita choosing a winner here is not going to be easy.
RITA: No.
SONIA: So before you make that decision,
Keith, Ella and Sienna, Robbie.
Which way would you go? What would you do?
KEITH: Oh, wow.
Vocally, Robbie, you were killing it up there, man.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) (SPEAKS INAUDIBLY)
But you girls have such a crystal clear voice when you sing together
that it really held its own
but, man, I gotta give this round to Robbie.
He just... He really, really knocked it out of the park, I reckon.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: So, Rita, it's all on you now.
RITA: Yeah.
SONIA: Who is the winner of this battle?
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
RITA: Ella and Sienna, you guys have this undeniable connection.
Not only did you guys stand up for yourselves in that ring,
you had a killer vocal performance.
Thank you. Thank you.
Getting this far, can I just add, is such a big achievement.
The commitment, you can see that passion and that commitment
and those sacrifices that you make
but also that your family makes, you know, to be here.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) And now Robbie.
You just sang your heart out and that was amazing.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you.
For me, the choice really comes down to who I've seen grow a lot
but also who I think I can really take to that next level.
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
So, the winner of this battle is...
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
..Robbie.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Congratulations, Robbie. You've won the battle.
You're shaking your head. Why?
I'm in disbelief.
Again, just so much credit to these girls.
Like, I'm so grateful.
Thank you so much for putting me through and...
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) ..I won't let you down.
Well done, Robbie.
Ella and Sienna, sadly,
that does mean that you will leave the competition tonight.
This is the most amazing experience and, Rita, we're so, so grateful.
All of your coaches and everyone here, just thank you so much.
RITA: Thank you, girls. Thank you so much.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) SONIA: Show them some love.
Ella and Sienna!
RITA: Whoo!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you, girls.
Thank you.
('LOVE SHY' BY THE HOOF AND MEREDITH HOPE RANEY PLAYS)
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Robbie, you blitzed the battle.
However, the path to the semifinal is not an easy one.
Rita must decide if she's going to take you straight through
or whether you will have to sing for your life.
That decision a little bit later in the show.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you.
Congratulations. Robbie Dolan!
RITA: Well done.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) You did good, man.
Thank you so much. Thanks. Well done, Robbie. Thank you.
Thank you. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Good job, Robbie. Thanks so much.
# Because I've got something to believe in... #
He really showed up. JESS: Yeah, man.
I was, like, "Excuse me, Robbie?"
# But I've got something to believe in... #
ROBBIE: That was crazy.
# Say you'll never let me go... #
VOICEOVER: Still to come...
RITA: You're up against a powerhouse.
..two of our best voices face off.
Oh, god.
I don't know if I'm happy to see you.
And later...
You must now sing for your life.
(SINGERS HOLD NOTES)
..which Voice favourite...
But I can only pick one.
..will be eliminated from the competition?
JESS: Oh, goodness.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Welcome back to the Voice Arena,
where the battles are in full swing.
And next into the ring, it's Team Jess.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) JUDGE: Whoo!
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYS)
JESS: This next battle is between my incredible powerhouse vocalist Jael
and my superstar performer Richard.
# Call out my name... # (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
My blind audition is actually the best experience
I've ever had in my life.
# I want you to stay... # (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
I've never put myself in front before like that, you know,
and so, having this just feels amazing.
I think you have such grit and sexiness in your voice.
# How will I know if he really loves me? #
For my blinds, I sang 'How Will I Know?' by Whitney Houston.
# I fall in love whenever... #
I felt amazing after all those chairs turned.
I couldn't believe it. Like, I was just shocked.
I was so happy.
# If he loves me... #
It is such a blessing to have you back.
# Oh! #
RICHARD: When I found out I was battling Jael, I was, like, "Damn."
# I am a sucker, boy Yeah, I am one of a kind... #
She is a powerhouse and has such an incredible voice for a 16-year-old.
JAEL: The one thing that makes me concerned about battling Richard
is his stage presence.
I have to really move so I can be on his level.
The song I've given these two artists is iconic.
It's all about the energy, the vocals and the dancing all together.
# I'm reaching new highs and pushing through the lows... #
The winner of this battle will be the person who shows the most confidence
and stage presence while singing their hearts out.
# I'm just getting started... #
I've worked very hard to be here
and there's only two spots in the semifinals.
It's scary. I have to really own the stage.
Richard better bring on his A-game.
# I'm just getting started... #
RICHARD: I know Jess has a tough decision
but, you know, I just want to prove to her that I can be her champion.
I'm not gonna hold back.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# I'm just getting started I'm just getting started... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
('THRILLER' PLAYS)
Whoo!
# It's close to midnight
# And something evil's lurking in the dark, uh!
# Under the moonlight
# You see a sight that almost stops your heart
# You try to scream
# But terror takes the sound before you make it
# Girl
# You start to freeze
# As horror looks you right between the eyes
# You're paralysed
# 'Cause this is thriller Thriller night
# And no-one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike
# You know it's thriller # Oooh-oooh
# Thriller night
# You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
# Night creatures call
# And the dead start to walk in their masquerade, oh-oh
# Oh, there's no escaping the jaws of the alien this time
# They're open wide # This is the end of your life... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) (JUDGES EXCLAIM)
RITA: Hey! Hey! JESS: Come on!
Come on! Yeah!
Let's go! Whoo!
# You hear the door slam
# And realise there's nowhere left to run
# But all the while
# You hear a creature creepin' up behind
# You're outta time
# 'Cause this is thriller Thriller night
# There ain't no second chance
# Against the thing with 40 eyes, girl
# Thriller Thriller night
# You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Oh! Oh!
RITA: Wow! GUY: Wow!
Whoo!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: What about that! That was everything!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) I am living for that, Jess.
That was so good.
JESS: Living. (LAUGHS)
SONIA: Now, Jess, I'm sure
this is not going to be an easy decision for you,
so let's get some help from the other coaches.
Keith. That was so good, guys.
It was really good. Here's what I loved about it.
Jael, you are a stellar singer, so I was, like...
I was wondering what was gonna happen with this match-up
when I found out you'd paired these two because she is such a singer.
And then, of course, you come out like this,
like, panther released... (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
..and you were just prowling and owning the stage
and I went, "Oh, that's right. You're an amazing dancer."
But then your vocals were killer! (JUDGES AGREE)
And I was, like, "Wait a minute."
I mean, you killed that whole moment, Richard.
Thank you. Thank you so much. You really did.
Thank you so much, Keith.
So I knew Jael was really solid but you came up and completely...
You made in hell for her, that's what you did.
Well done. Thank you so much.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
GUY: You guys came to battle.
I obviously have a sweet spot for Jael
but seeing you in this light, you just took it to the next level.
Yeah. You really shone.
Both of you, that was outstanding. Wow.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) JAEL: Thank you.
SONIA: Jess, there can only be one winner.
Who has taken out the battle for you tonight between Richard and Jael?
JESS: (EXHALES) Well...
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
Let me say this.
You both killed that performance, I'm telling you.
I'm so proud of both of you
and your journey in this competition.
Richard, you are a seasoned performer.
I mean, you know you can do all of those 'ka-ka-kas', you know.
(LAUGHS) But you came here wanting to sing.
Jael, you've come from singing with your family for such a long time
and coming up and braving this new spotlight for yourself.
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
These decisions are so hard.
But you both have to remember
how many thousands of people have auditioned for the show, OK,
and what it means to be standing up on that stage.
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
The winner of this battle is...
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Jael.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Congratulations, Jael. You are the winner of the battle.
I cannot explain how grateful I am
and I know that I can really prove to you that I can do even better
than I did tonight, so thank you so much, Jess.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
And, Richard, it has been so great having you here.
I mean, just the joy that you brought to this room tonight.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
As I've said, this has been an absolute dream come true, Jess,
so thank you for turning and believing in me.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) (POP MUSIC PLAYS)
Thank you.
You killed it.
Jael, the battle is yours.
But your semifinal status is not yet assured
because later Jess has to decide
to either send you straight through to the semifinal
or whether you'll return to this stage to sing for your life.
So we will see you again after everyone has performed
for that result, so why don't you head on over to the green room.
Congratulations on winning the battle!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# So could somebody please let me go... #
VOICEOVER: Still to come... # Just walk, walk in the club... #
..our very own Guy Sebastian ignites the stage.
# Just walk, walk in the club Just walk, walk in the club
# Just walk... # Yes!
And next...
I have challenged them to sing a classic.
..Rita puts her youngest artist to the test.
I didn't know the song at all. That does add a bit of anxiety.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: You are watching the spectacular Voice battles.
And facing off next, it's Team Rita.
(RITA EXHALES)
# Go! #
RITA: For my next battle, I have my cool edgy baby Xanthe
and my lovable bear Liam.
# Come on, now Let's go
# Whoo!
# Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah Nah-nah-nah-nah... #
In the blind auditions, I sung 'Land of 1,000 Dances' by Wilson Pickett,
so I just can't wait to get back on the stage and sing again.
What an audition that was. Wasn't that?
# Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah. #
# I don't relate to you
# I don't relate to you... # JESS: What?
# No, 'cause I... #
For my blind audition,
I sang 'Happier Than Ever' by Billie Eilish.
# You made me hate this... #
It felt really good to see that, oh, they actually turned for me.
# And I don't talk shit about you on the internet... #
You're a great, great storyteller
and I just can't wait to see what happens with you.
I'm excited!
I have challenged them to sing 'Don't Speak' by No Doubt,
which is a classic.
I didn't know the song at all.
# Into the battle... #
That does add a bit of anxiety.
LIAM: There's advantages to not knowing a song.
You can see it with fresh eyes
and you can give it your own interpretation.
This version is very different.
It's actually moodier, it's more haunting
and it's full of desperation.
I really want them to tap into
whatever they need to tap into to deliver this.
I'm really confident in what I have to offer.
Hopefully Rita can see that
because I definitely think I'm far from finished here.
Expect a fight from me.
# Unstoppable... #
I'm gonna push myself to the limit. I'm gonna bring my absolute best.
I'm going to win this battle.
# Unstoppable... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Unstoppable... #
(CHEERS)
# Unstoppable... #
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
# You and me
# We used to be together
# Every day together, always
# I really feel
# I'm losing my best friend
# I can't believe this could be the end... #
GUY: Yeah, man.
# It looks as though
# You're letting go
# And if it's real, well, I don't want to know
# Don't speak
# I know just what you're saying
# So please stop explaining
# Don't tell me 'cause it hurts... #
Yeah!
# Our memories
# They can be inviting
# But some are altogether mighty frightening... #
Whoo!
# As we die Both you and I
# With my head in my hands
# I sit and cry, oh
# Don't speak
# I know just what you're saying
# So please stop explaining
# Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
# Oh, don't speak I know what you're sayin'
# And I don't need your reasons
# Don't tell me 'cause it hurts... # (CHEERING)
# Don't speak
BOTH: # I know just what you're saying
# So please stop explaining
# Don't tell me 'cause it hurts. #
KEITH: Nice. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Whoo! Sick!
RITA: Wow. SONIA: Xanthe and Liam!
Team Rita. Battling it out.
What a cool version of that song!
RITA: Yeah. SONIA: Love that.
Keith, who do you think won the battle?
Rita.
(JUDGES LAUGH) It was...
See, I loved that version. It was such a great take on that song.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) RITA: Yeah.
What I loved too was that the song
didn't favour either of you, in my opinion.
I thought you were able to both be yourself in that song.
But I think from a sort of like owning the stage
and feeling more like an absolute pro, I think Xanthe had it.
Thank you, Keith. Thank you. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
I agree with Keith.
I think Xanthe embodied the arrangement a little bit more
but I think, Liam, it sat better in your range,
so I think, vocally, it probably let you shine a little bit more.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) LIAM: Thanks, Guy.
SONIA: Rita, it's time.
Who was the winner of this battle?
RITA: First of all, you should be so proud of that performance.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Liam, you, for me, have really great understanding
of your own vocal ability.
Like, you can really know what you're good at.
Like, your runs were really clean.
And, Xanthe, your stage presence is so powerful.
You both were outstanding.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
But I can only pick one.
So the winner of this battle is...
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
..Xanthe.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) # I wanna go... #
SONIA: Congratulations, Xanthe.
Thank you, Rita. I can promise you, you will not regret this.
This will be great. This will be great. I'm so excited.
RITA: Yes. Thank you for giving me this.
Thank you, really. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Unfortunately, Liam,
that does mean that your time on The Voice here has come to an end.
I just want to say thank you, Rita, for taking me on this journey.
It's been amazing.
It's something that I'll never forget,
so thank you so much for that opportunity, Rita.
Thank you. Thank you for being here.
SONIA: Big round of applause from the room.
RITA: See you, Liam. You did great.
Well done. Thank you, Liam.
Well done, Liam.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Good job.
SONIA: Now, Xanthe, although you have won the battle,
you are not automatically through to the semifinal.
That decision will come shortly.
But for now, Xanthe,
why don't you head on over to your family and friends
and celebrate being the battle winner!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
RITA: Well done.
Well done.
My little Xanthe.
SONIA: Coming up, another vocal joust
when Team Jess takes to the battle ring.
# This is The Voice. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Welcome back to The Voice,
where the battles continue and it's time to duel for Team Jess.
JESS: Hello, Finnian.
Hello.
What's going on? Good to see you.
Unfortunately, Finnian is in isolation, taking precaution
but it doesn't stop Team Jess.
I'm sure you have been waiting, you know, to meet your battle partner.
Yeah.
In you come.
(LAUGHS)
Hello, Kaylee. Hello. How are you?
(LAUGHS)
I'm a fan of Kaylee.
To find out that I'm battling against her,
I'm very nervous. (LAUGHS)
Hi, Finn. Oh, that's so cool.
Finn is an incredible singer. He's got, like, a beautiful tone.
It's gonna be tough.
# Well, I've been holding back tears while you're throwing back beers
# I'm alone in bed... #
The song I sang was 'July' by Noah Cyrus.
And I will fight for you... RITA: Hold on.
I've got one thing to say. No!
KEITH: Oh, no!
When Jess blocked Rita, I was shocked.
It was a really great compliment.
Whoop! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
For my blind audition, I sang 'Keith',
which is an original song that I wrote as a tribute for Keith Urban.
# And a little bit of every day making memories with you and me... #
I had four chairs turn.
Jess blocked Keith, which was just, like, "Argh!"
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS EXCLAIM) You're kidding!
Yeah, I mean, it's always nice when someone fights for you, right?
I have chosen a song that you're both gonna connect with.
(LAUGHS)
'Landslide' by Fleetwood Mac. (LAUGHS) Yeah!
Oh, what a classic. Holy moly.
Let's give it a go, shall we? Hell, yes!
# Well, I've been afraid of changing
# 'Cause I've built my life around you... #
# But time makes you bolder
# Even children get older
# And I'm getting older too... #
For this song, I really need Kaylee and Finnian to really find that spark
and the reasons of, you know, why they're singing
and who they're singing about.
The song really deserves that story
of your own personal reason.
I'd want you guys to really dig deep there,
show me that storyteller inside.
With 'Landslide', that line in the chorus, you know,
"I've been afraid of changing,"
I feel like we're all kind of guilty at some point in our lives
of sort of taking second place, you know, in a relationship.
That's, like, yeah, a really raw place to go
but it's, like, so necessary that I go there.
I think Jess is gonna choose who tells the best story
at the end of the day.
I've been through quite a lot and I've learned quite a lot, I think,
so I want to show everyone what I can do
and especially show Jess what I can do.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
I mean, there's only one of us that can win here today in the battles.
I want to leave everything out there. I want to be vulnerable.
I'm gonna have to dig very deep.
# Breaking down the walls by force
# Keeping my head above the water
# Screaming till I lose my voice... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# I took my love, I took it down... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# I climbed a mountain and I turned around
# And I then saw my reflection
# In the snow-covered hills
# Till the landslide brought me down... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
# Can the child within my heart rise above?
# Can I sail through
# The changing ocean tides?
# Can I handle the seasons
# Of my life?
# Whoa
# Well, I've been afraid of changing
# 'Cause I've built my life around you
# But time makes you bolder
# Even children get older
# And I'm getting older too
# Well, I've been afraid of changing
# 'Cause I've built my life around you
# But time makes you bolder
# Children get older
# And I'm getting older too
# Oh-oh-oh-oh
# Till the landslide will bring it down. #
RITA: Yeah!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
JESS: Oh!
SONIA: Oh, yeah, you can make some noise for Finnian and Kaylee.
Keith, what stood out for you about this battle?
Well, first of all, it's a bit bittersweet
because I obviously wanted Kaylee for my team
but sweet Jessica here blocked me.
(LAUGHTER) I'm not mad or anything.
SONIA: No. I am. I'm still mad.
But I think, Kaylee,
your vocal styling really came out in that song, so...
Thank you. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
It was very good.
RITA: Well, a bit like Keith getting blocked,
I also got blocked by Jess for Finnian, so...
JESS: Yeah.
..I think we're both sort of bitter, aren't we, Keith?
But we're not talking about it. Yes.
No, we're not talking about it. I'll let it go eventually.
I know this is crazy and I can't believe I'm saying this
but maybe it was a little too put-together.
It definitely felt like a lovely duet
but, again, this is a battle and I was just hoping to see
a bit more fight from both of you.
I'm still gonna stick with Finnian for me
because I fought for you in the beginning
and you have that real bass tone
that I just really, like, gravitate to.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Jess, I know this is not easy. But we do need to make a decision.
Who is the winner of this battle?
JESS: Oh...
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
I'm so... I'm so super proud of you both.
Kaylee, you're just effortless
and you just know where you're going with the song.
Coaching you is just like setting you up to shine.
Thanks, Jess. It means a lot. Thank you.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Finnian, goodness gracious me,
that tone that you have, it is meant to tell stories.
You have this barrel thing that's really deep in your gut.
This is a really tough decision.
The winner of this battle is...
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
..Finnian.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Oh, wow!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: You've done it, Finnian.
The winner of the battle. Well done. You deserve it.
Unfortunately, Kaylee, that does mean
that your time on The Voice ends here.
But you really are one of those extraordinary talents
and it's been wonderful having you on the show.
KAYLEE: This has been such a beautiful journey.
Like, I'm just grateful. So grateful.
Put your hands together one more time for Kaylee!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Mwah, mwah. (LAUGHS)
There you go.
See you. See you, Kaylee.
Now, Finnian, you won the battle.
However, you are not straight through to the semifinal just yet
because Jess will decide whether she will make you sing for your life.
For now, though, go and celebrate. Head on over to the green room.
Thank you. Congratulations, Finian.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
(JESS LAUGHS) Thank you so much.
VOICEOVER: Next, one final battle...
(SINGERS HOLD NOTES)
..one impossible choice.
SONIA: Rita, we do need a decision.
RITA: I think putting you two together
was probably the dumbest thing I ever did.
# This is The Voice. # (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Welcome back to the Voice Arena,
where the battle lines have been drawn.
Team Rita's last two artists
are ready to face off for a spot in the semi.
RITA: Whoo!
Lachie, Lachie, Lachie, Lachie, Lachie, Lachie, Lachie.
Oh, god, he makes my heart melt. He is, like, so sensitive.
He's an amazing storyteller.
# If the world was ending you'd come over, right? #
Whoo!
# The sky would be falling but I'd hold you tight... #
Oh, the blinds was crazy.
I came in with absolutely no expectations of getting through.
I just wanted to sing as well as I could.
It just sounded like you were made to be on that stage
and I am so obsessed with you.
Oh, snap!
Rita blocked Guy for me and I was, like, this is too much to take in.
I wanted you on my team. Yeah.
Badly.
You need to feel like you deserve to be here now...
Yeah.
..because you're up against a powerhouse.
Should we bring her in? Yeah.
Oh! (LAUGHS)
Look who it is!
Oh, my god! (THEONI AND LACHIE LAUGH)
Hey, Theoni. Hi. How are you?
I'm really well. I'm so happy to see you.
I don't know if I'm happy to see you.
(LAUGHS) Oh, god.
This is the Battle Pass.
# Go easy on me, baby... #
For my blind audition, I sung 'Easy On Me' by Adele.
Look what God has delivered me.
KEITH: Yeah! Yeah!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Battle Pass!
Theoni, you have a huge, powerful voice.
And, Lachie, you have an amazing storytelling ability.
So the song I am giving you for the battle
is 'It'll Be OK' by Shawn Mendes.
Oooh. Yes.
Shawn Mendes.
The lyrics really scream off the page
and they have to do this song justice.
They just have to.
# Oh, the future we dreamed of
# Is fading to black
# Oh-oh
# And all... # You can go up there.
# There's nothing more painful Nothing more painful... #
Yeah.
Theoni is pitch-perfect.
She can go high, she can go low and that's not necessarily me.
I don't think I can get to where she's going.
The low, it's probably... It's hard for you to, like...
..you know, it's like the low's low and the high's...
It's high high. ..high.
Right, we're gonna have to find
a couple of notes for you in the middle, then, when you can ad-lib.
Going up against Theoni, I think any act would've been intimidated
but Lachie has a natural gift,
where I believe every word that he's saying.
Yeah, I want you to also understand that you have a lot of power as well
and to believe in yourself.
I think your storytelling and connecting to the song is so good.
It's really about making sure that each have their fair moments.
Theoni is mesmerising but she really needs to tune into
knowing and learning the song really well
and so I can really believe what she's singing.
For me, this is probably one of the most devastating break-up songs
that have come out in our time now.
Have you been through anything like that?
I had my first, like, I'd say grown-up relationship when I was 17.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
But he did suck and I'm, like, "Despite you messing with my head,
"I still am worthy of love, just as much as anyone."
Can I tell you, that first one, you never forget it.
No. Never.
The reason why I've asked you
is 'cause I wanted to bring that feeling back to the surface
so you can really channel that into the song.
In terms of emotional connections to the music,
Lachie is so talented
but I'm finding it a bit hard to tap into that pain.
I know you can bring it and I believe in you both
and I think it's gonna be such a memorable moment
and I can't wait to see it and I wish you both the best of luck.
# I'm gonna raise my voice I'm gonna raise my game... #
I actually really, really, really want to win.
I have to tap into that authentic pain that I felt,
putting my pain into the song.
LACHIE: This is what I want to do.
I have been putting a lot of pressure on myself.
Now I'm here, I want to win it.
I need to just believe in myself.
# I'm gonna stand up tall I'm gonna stand up tall
# I'm gonna stand my ground until I tip... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Are we gonna make it?
# Is this gonna hurt? #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Oh, we could try to sedate it
# But that never works... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Yeah
# If you tell me you're leaving
# I'll make it easy
# It'll be OK... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# If we can't stop the bleeding
# We don't have to fix it
# We don't have to stay
# Oooh-whoa
# Oh, the future we dreamed of
# Is fading to black
# Oh-oh
# And, oh, there's nothing more painful
# Nothing more painful... #
Whoo! # Yeah
# If you tell me you're leaving
# I'll make it easy
# It'll be OK... #
JESS: Ah! # It'll be OK... #
# And if we can't stop the bleeding
# We don't have to fix it
# We don't have to stay
# I will love you either way Oh-oh
# It might be so sweet
# It might be so bitter
# I will love you either way
# It might be so sweet
# It might be so bitter Oh, yeah
# I will love you either way. #
Whoo! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Wow.
SONIA: Lachie and Theoni from Team Rita!
Just when you think it can't go to another level.
Hands down, the best battle of the night for me.
RITA: Whoo! JESS: Yeah.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Great.
You were so connected and it was so professional.
I just believed everything you guys were singing.
I think, Lachie, you've got such a cool tone to your voice
and you were really going hard at giving the message of the song.
But, Theoni, the pureness of your voice...
KEITH: Mmm.
..and how you move around with it, it was just soaring and...
I don't know, I just loved it.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Rita, we do need a decision. Who was the winner of this battle?
RITA: Well, the conviction, Lachie, that you gave,
I just believed everything that you said.
Like, so much vulnerability. So much hard work has gone into that.
You should really be proud of that
'cause I saw how much you worked on yourself.
Thank you so much. I can see it.
And, Theoni, you have that incredible presence, Theoni,
like, that angelic tone that has so much in it.
It's like a portal and you get in and then you're just, like, "Whoa."
I think putting you two together
was probably the dumbest thing I ever did. (LAUGHS)
For me, I have to go back to why I chose to be a coach -
'cause I wanted to help people.
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CLAP)
The artist that won the battle tonight for me...
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
..is you, Lachie.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) KEITH: Whoo!
Oh, my goodness!
Lachie!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Far out.
I'm just, like, so thankful that you believe in me
and I am, like, I'm so grateful.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Theoni, you're such an amazing talent.
JESS: Yeah.
This show opens so many doors and if you're prepared to do the work,
then go off, sister, because you did amazing.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) OK? Thank you. Thank you.
SONIA: Make some noise for Theoni, everyone.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you so much.
GUY: Well done. Well done.
Whoo! She can sing! My goodness!
Wow.
Lachie, you've won your battle
but that doesn't guarantee you a spot in the semifinal just yet.
At the end of the show, Rita will decide
whether to send you straight through to the semi
or whether you will sing for your life for the final spot on her team.
We will see you again, Lachie.
Yeah! Head on over!
Go see your family! You are the battle winner!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Next on The Voice, we have a special treat for you.
Our very own megastar coach Guy Sebastian
performs right here!
We don't want to miss it.
# This is The Voice. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
This is The Voice and the battles are underway.
It's ladies' night.
Sorry about that, Keith. (LAUGHS)
Soon, Jess and Rita will decide which of their artists
will take the only two spots on their semifinal teams.
Rita, how are you feeling about making that decision?
I need a fan. (LAUGHTER)
It's not gonna be easy, is it?
You know, it is really difficult
because these battles are just ruthless
and, you know, we can see the hunger
and so, for me, it's gonna be really tough but...
It really comes down to the performance
and how, you know, you're seeing them on stage
and how take everything, so, yeah, it is mega tough.
Well, here's the good news.
You're going to have a few more minutes to consider your options
because right now...
He's got seven ARIA Awards... Whoo!
..countless number ones... JESS AND RITA: Whoo!
..millions of streams... Yes.
And tonight, with a very special performance
of some of his biggest hits,
with 'Before I Go', 'Battle Scars' and 'Who's That Girl?'
here's your superstar coach, Guy Sebastian!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Just one more thing before I go # Go
# Before I let you take the throne # Throne
# You go right and I'll stay left And if you ever get too close
# You'll know my name before I go... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Yay!
# You thought you had me You thought that I was done
# But I'm stronger up against the ropes
# See, I am a A fighter
# Before this fight is over
# You'll know my name before I go
# Oh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-oh
# You'll know my name...
# These battle scars don't look like they're fading
# Don't look like they're ever going away
# They ain't never gonna change These battle...
# Never let a wound ruin me
# But I feel like ruin's wooing me
# Arrow holes that never close from Cupid on a shooting spree
# Feeling stupid 'cause I know there ain't no you and me
# And when you're trying to beat the odds up
# Been trying to keep your nods up and you know that you should know
# Trying to write yourself a rifle Maybe sharpen up a song
# To fight the tanks that you'll be in alone
# I wish you weren't the best, the best I ever had
# I wish that the good outweighed the bad
# 'Cause it'll never be over until you tell me it's over
# These battle scars don't look like they're fading
# Don't look like they're ever going away
# They ain't never gonna change
# These battle scars don't look like they're fading
# Don't look like they're ever going away
# They ain't never gonna change
# These battle... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Whoo!
(LAUGHS)
# See, I was on the mic
# Doin' my thing on a Friday night
# Had the floor burning up just right
# Everybody was bumpin' The club was jumping
# Suddenly you walked in
# That's when everybody stopped dancing
# And I couldn't stop myself staring
# Yeah, I couldn't breathe No, I couldn't believe my eyes
# Uh!
# I never thought I'd fall in love in a club
# But now I seen you, girl I can't get enough
# With you I know there's no taking it slow
# So can somebody please let me know Tell me who's that girl
# Just walk, walk in the club?
# Tell me who's that girl Just walk, walk in the club?
# Just walk, walk in the club Just walk, yeah
# Give you whiplash as I glide through the room
# Five-inch heels, watch how she move
# Watch how she shake it to the beat, how she do
# Know you wanna feel me, feel me shake it on you, yeah
# The night could get crazy But I gotta hold back, she's a lady
# Who knows, maybe she could be my baby
# Yeah, yeah Tell me who's that girl
# Just walk, walk in the club?
# Tell me who's that girl?
# Oh, tell me who's that girl Just walk, walk in the club?
# Just walk, walk in the club Just walk, walk, walk, walk, yeah. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Thank you so much!
Whoo!
SONIA: Guy Sebastian, everyone!
Unbelievable, that was.
So good.
Later this year, Guy is heading out on a national outdoor tour
called Higher Sounds
featuring a line-up of incredible Aussie talent.
To find out more, head to:
OK, Australia, after the break, Rita and Jess will decide which artists
they're taking to the semifinal
and who they'll ask to sing for their life.
That do-or-die decision is next.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
VOICEOVER: Catch unseen mentoring moments.
Your access-all-areas pass is right here,
streaming for free on 7+.
# This is The Voice. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
You're watching The Voice and it's decision time.
Earlier this evening, Jael, Faith and Finnian,
the three of you emerged victorious from each of your battles.
Jess, it's crunch time.
JESS: Mmm.
SONIA: You must now decide which artist
will go straight through to the semifinal
and which two will sing again for the last spot on your team.
JESS: Mm-hm.
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
Look, I love all three of you...
but I'm going to take through the person who impressed me the most...
Jael, I'm sending you through to the semifinals.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Well done, Jael!
Straight through to the semifinals. Can you believe it?
No. (LAUGHTER)
Wow. I'm so thankful that you believe in me.
Thank you so much. Like, this means the world to me.
Congratulations, Jael. Thank you.
You're through to the semifinal.
Head on over there to the safety zone.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Jael is through to the semifinal on Team Jess.
Faith and Finnian, that means that you must now sing for your life.
This performance lies between you and that last semifinal spot
on Team Jess.
With a song you chose earlier, Finnian,
you are up first with 'You Are the Reason'.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Good luck.
# There goes my heart beating... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) # You are the reason... #
# I'm losing my sleep
# Please come back now... #
RITA: Oh!
# There goes my mind racing... # JESS: Wow.
# And you are the reason
# That I'm still breathing
# Well, I'm hopeless now
# I'd climb every mountain... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# And swim every ocean
# Just to be with you
# And fix what I've broken
# Oh, 'cause I need you
# To see... # (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# That you are the reason
# I need you to hold me tonight
# I'd climb every mountain
# And swim every ocean
# Oh, 'cause I need you
# To see
# That you are the reason. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Yes. Make some noise for Finnian!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Singing 'Ain't No Way', this is Faith!
KEITH: Alright!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Ain't no way... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# For me to love you
# If you won't let me
# No
# Ain't no way... #
Wow.
# For me to give you all you need
# If you won't let me give all of me... #
Whoo... (LAUGHS) Yes. Hey!
# And if you need me to love you
# Say, say I do
# Oh, then, baby, baby, please
# Don't you know that I need you? #
# Ain't no way... # (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# It ain't no way
# For me to love you
# If you won't let me... #
(VOCALISES IN FALSETTO)
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
KEITH: Beautiful.
RITA: Wow. Yes!
GUY: That was good. (LAUGHS)
SONIA: Faith, everyone!
Jess, this is so tough. I don't envy you at all.
But we need a decision.
Who will be joining Jael at the semifinal?
JESS: Somebody, help me.
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT) Oh...
I'm just gonna do this like a Band-Aid.
I'm just gonna grab it off. Tonight...
it comes down to who I think fought harder just now
because that fight is what you need to win.
The artist that will be joining Jael in the semifinals...
Oh, goodness.
(EXHALES)
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
..is Faith.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Oh, my god, bro. I love you.
SONIA: Faith, you have done it.
You are going to the semifinal. (LAUGHS)
I'm so excited. Thank you again, Jess.
Thank you so much.
Finn, you are amazing.
JESS: Finn, you are a dream.
The tone that pours out of you...
I want you to understand
how magnificent that is.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much.
I cannot thank you enough for what you've done for me
and just believing in me
and as soon as you opened your mouth, I knew I was done for.
SONIA: We can't wait to see what you do next, Finn.
KEITH: Yeah. We cannot wait.
Thank you so much for everything.
It's been an absolute joy having you on the show.
Head on down there.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
JESS: You are powerful, Finn. Like, honestly. I believe in you.
I love you and I'm so excited for you.
Thank you very much. Love you.
Really appreciate it.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) WOMAN: Love you, Finn!
SONIA: Faith, congratulations.
RITA: Yeah! KEITH: Yeah!
You are officially a Team Jess semifinalist.
Yeah! JESS: Yes, ma'am.
SONIA: Go and celebrate with Jael, Faith.
We will see you sing again at the semifinal and we can't wait.
JESS: Thank you, my darling. FAITH: Thank you.
Enjoy. Enjoy.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Oh!
Congratulations!
Oh...
Coming up, it's Rita's turn to make the tough decisions.
Who will go straight through to the semifinal
and who will sing for their life?
That's next on The Voice.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) KEITH: Oh, yeah.
JESS: Whoo! Whoo!
# This is The Voice. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Welcome back, Australia, to the Voice Battle Stadium.
Earlier tonight, Team Rita took to the stage
and after three showstopping battles,
Lachie, Xanthe and Robbie were the winners.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
But that doesn't automatically guarantee them a semifinal pass.
Rita, it's time for you to decide
who to send straight through to the semifinal,
leaving the other two to sing for their life
and fight for the last semifinal spot on your team.
RITA: Well, first of all,
you guys look like the coolest bunch of artists up there
I think I've ever seen.
But there is one artist up there that really intrigues me,
someone I can't take my eyes off when they're on stage
and I think the audience will feel the same way.
So, the artist I'm sending through to the semifinals is...
Xanthe!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Xanthe, you're going to the semifinals!
What?
Did you expect that?
Amazing. Oh, my gosh.
I am so honoured that you are putting...
continuing to put this faith in me.
Thank you so much.
This is... This is insane. Thank you.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) We're excited for you, Xanthe.
Thank you! (LAUGHS)
Rita's first semifinalist.
That means, Lachie and Robbie, you must sing for your life.
Robbie, you are first up with 'Breakeven'.
Good luck. What a song.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Great song. Great song.
# I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing... #
RITA: Yay! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Just praying to a god that I don't believe in
# 'Cause I got time while she's got freedom
# 'Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even
# Even
# No What am I gonna do
# When the best part of me was always you?
# And what am I supposed to say
# When I'm all choked up and you're OK?
# I'm falling to pieces, yeah... # Wow.
# I'm falling to pieces... #
(CHEERING)
# Whoa, you got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
# You took your suitcase, I took the blame
# Now I'm trying to make sense of what little remains, whoa
# But you left me with no love and no love to my name
# 'Cause what am I gonna do
# When the best part of me was always you?
# What am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK? #
Yeah.
# I'm falling to pieces, yeah
# I'm falling to pieces, yeah... #
Come on.
# I'm falling to pieces. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
(JESS LAUGHS) That was cool!
I love him. I just love him, yeah. Love him.
He's such a vibe. He's a vibe, that dude.
Summer day.
Yeah. (LAUGHS)
SONIA: Singing 'I Guess I'm In Love', this is Lachie.
# Oh, I'm obsessed
# With the way your head is laying on my chest... #
RITA: Wow.
# How you love the things I hate about myself that no-one knows
# But with you I see hope again... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Oh, I'm a mess... #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# When I overthink the little things in my head... #
JESS: Oooh!
# You seem to always help me catch my breath
# But then I lose it again
# When I look at you, that's the end
# And why do I get so nervous when I look into your eyes?
# And butterflies can't stop me falling for you
# And, darling, this is more than anything I've felt before
# You're everything that I want
# But I didn't think I'd find
# Someone who was worth the wait of all the years of my heartbreak
# But I know now I've found
# The one I love. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Wow.
SONIA: Yes, show him some love. It's Lachie, everyone.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
JESS: Yow!
Fighting it out for that last spot on Team Rita.
This is insane, Rita.
I don't know how you're going to choose but we do need a decision.
Who will be joining Xanthe in the semifinal?
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
RITA: First off, it's been such a blessing
to watch you both just develop into these artists.
I mean, it's crazy to see how far you've come.
You're both spectacular up there on that stage
and you both deserve to be up on that stage
and you were both born for that stage.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
You're both so evenly matched.
But one of you has an edge
with what I think is the last ingredient needed for me
that I need to really fill up my team.
And that, for me, is a raw connection.
The artist that I think has that edge that I'm looking for...
is...
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
# This is The Voice. #
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
RITA: You're both so evenly matched
but one of you has an edge.
The artist that I think has that edge that I'm looking for is...
(AUDIENCE MEMBERS CALL OUT)
..Lachie.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SONIA: Lachie, you are going to the semifinal.
Did you dream it was possible?
Never in a million years.
I just wanted to say, like, he is an absolute legend
and I'm just, like, so proud of him
'cause, like, far out, he was a jockey.
Yeah.
Now he's on stage singing and, like, from mate to mate,
I freakin' love you, mate. Thanks, man.
GUY: Aw! That's so nice. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
RITA: You came out here not even knowing that you could sing like this
and you're in the top 24!
(JUDGES LAUGH) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
JESS: Exactly.
Are you gonna keep singing? I'll keep singing.
KEITH: Yeah!
I'll be singing on the way home. (LAUGHTER)
Thank you so much, Robbie. Head on down.
RITA: Thanks, Robbie. Thank you so much.
Mate, just remember, like... Yeah.
..keep going, OK? Definitely. No.
Thank you so much, mate. Thanks.
You're a legend.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
# Keep on running... # Whoo!