Recap | Australian Idol on Channel 7 Harlan, Kalani and Kesha light up the stage in Grand Finale showdown – The Idol moment Australia’s been waiting for.
Tonight on Seven and 7plus, Australian Idol’s Harlan Goode, Kalani Artis and Kesha Oayda reinforced their Grand Finale status with show-stopping solos and epic duets with some of Australia’s biggest stars.
In an unforgettable night of music, Harlan,18, from Queensland, Kalani, 23, from Central Coast, NSW, and 21-year-old Kesha from Jindabyne, NSW, showcased just how far they have come from their very first audition.
Kalani’s artistry shone on David Bowie’s iconic song Heroes. Harlan’s power ballad status was further cemented during Irene Cara’s Fame.Meanwhile, Kesha’s voice soared on When We Were Young by Adele.
Then they united with some of the biggest names in Australian music for spectacular duets.
Aussie icon singer-songwriter Pete Murray joined Kalani for a soulful rendition of Better Days.
In awe, Kalani said: “It’s a spin out, we grew up listening to Pete’s music, it’s very surreal. I’m having so much fun.”
Pete called Kalani “the real deal, there’s a big future for you”.
Kesha was joined by vocal powerhouse Vanessa Amorosi for an uplifting performance of Shine that stunned the judges and audience.
Kesha was thrilled to share the stage with the Aussie legend, raving: “I was so enraptured with your voice, she’s the coolest person ever. I just had the best time of my life.”
Harlan teamed with Australian Idol legend Anthony Callea for an unbelievable performance of The Prayer that brought the stadium to thunderous applause.
Joking that Harlan wasn’t even born when he first performed The Prayer on the Idol stage, Anthony noted it was “a privilege to sing the song again and an honour to share the stage with Harlan”.
Country superstar Morgan Evans also hit the stage with his new song Letting You Go.
Tomorrow 7.30pm: Australian Idol’s massive live Grand Finale results show will see the Top 3 perform, plus Australian Idol’s very own Amy Shark.
The Australian Idol 2026 Top 3:
- Harlan Goode, 18, Brisbane, QLD
- Kalani Artis, 23, Central Coast, NSW
- Kesha Oayda, 21, Jindabyne, NSW
The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money, an exclusive recording package with Hive Sound Studios, attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing, marketing and social media support from The Annex, VIP tickets to the ARIA Awards and TV WEEK Logie Awards and the esteemed title of Australian Idol 2026.
Australian Idol – Live winner announced 7.30pm Tuesday on Seven and 7plus
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Recap | Australian Idol on Channel 7 Harlan, Kalani and Kesha light up the stage in Grand Finale showdown
