Australian Idol’s top three will perform for the final time tonight in the hopes of being crowned the nation’s best singer.
The country has voted, putting Harlan, Kalani and Kesha through to the competition’s grand final.
The trio treated Australians to an unforgettable night of music on Monday in the first night of the grand finale with 18-year-old Harlan, 23-year-old Kalani and 21-year-old Kesha all showcasing how far they’d come since their first audition.
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Kalani sung David Bowie’s iconic song Heroes, Harlan sung Irene Cara’s Fame while Kesha sung When We Were Young by Adele.
The trio then united with some of the biggest names in Australian music for duets.
Aussie icon singer-songwriter Pete Murray joined Kalani for a soulful rendition of Better Days.
“It’s a spin out, we grew up listening to Pete’s music, it’s very surreal. I’m having so much fun,” Kalani said.
Pete called Kalani “the real deal, there’s a big future for you”.
Kesha was joined by vocal powerhouse Vanessa Amorosi for a performance of Shine that stunned the judges and audience.
“I was so enraptured with your voice, she’s the coolest person ever. I just had the best time of my life,” Kesha said.
Harlan teamed up with Australian Idol legend Anthony Callea for a revival 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, Callea said 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.
The Australian Idol 2026 Top 3:
Harlan Goode, 19, 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.
