{"id":547427,"date":"2026-03-18T02:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T02:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/547427\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T02:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T02:11:12","slug":"australia-votes-as-australian-idol-narrows-to-top-10-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/547427\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia votes as AUSTRALIAN IDOL narrows to Top 10 for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

With nerves high and Kyle Sandilands dressed like he had a job interview at Lowes afterwards, Australian Idol delivered another tense night as the Top 10 was revealed.<\/p>\n

After Australia cast its votes for the first time this season, the competition narrowed again with two contestants departing the stage as the Top 10 lineup was confirmed.<\/p>\n

Monday night\u2019s episode saw Lily Grace Grant and Sophie Poidevin eliminated after landing in the bottom four alongside Harry Lamb and Kesha Oayda following the performance shows.<\/p>\n

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Two contestants were already safe, with Simela Petridis and Wanwue Tarpeh securing their places in the Top 10 after being sent straight through following the performance rounds.<\/p>\n

\"\"Judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines and Amy Shark watch on as the pressure rises for the remaining contestants on Australian Idol (image \u2013 Seven)<\/p>\n

Before the verdict was revealed, the Top 12 joined forces for an upbeat performance of their single All Night Long, which has already climbed into the Top 10 on iTunes.<\/p>\n

Country singer Lily Grace leaned into her roots with a lively take on Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, while Harry tackled the Oasis anthem Don\u2019t Look Back in Anger.<\/p>\n

Kesha impressed with Sam Smith\u2019s Lay Me Down, and Sophie delivered a confident rendition of What a Man, earning a standing ovation from the judges.<\/p>\n

Judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark praised the strength of the remaining field, acknowledging the competition is now firmly in the hands of viewers.<\/p>\n

Kyle Sandilands was particularly vocal when Kesha and Sophie found themselves at risk, declaring it was \u201cupsetting\u201d and \u201cdisappointing\u201d to see them in the bottom two.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Lily Grace Grant performs for the final time on Australian Idol before her elimination as Australia\u2019s vote locked in the competition\u2019s Top 10 (image \u2013 Seven)<\/p>\n

After her elimination, Lily Grace thanked those who supported her journey and remained optimistic about what comes next.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not the end of my musical journey, this is just the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie also reflected on her experience on the show, encouraging aspiring performers to back themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got to live my dreams on this stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

It should be noted the series appears to be making a stronger push this year to help successful contestants break through the industry and create genuine stars, with alumni like host Ricki-Lee Coulter and Guy Sebastian, who performed on Sunday night, highlighting the show\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

The winner will receive $100,000, a recording package with Hive Sound Studios, a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing, marketing support from The Annex, and VIP access to the ARIAs and TV WEEK Logie Awards.<\/p>\n

With the Top 10 now confirmed, the remaining contestants continue their push for the title of Australian Idol 2026.<\/p>\n

Australian Idol continues Sunday at 7.00pm and Monday at 7.30pm on Seven and 7plus.<\/p>\n

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