Australian Idol saw a surprising double elimination as Mzuki and Aaliyah Dechesne were voted off the show, leaving the Top 10 contestants to battle it out next week. The results stunned the judges, particularly the departure of powerhouse vocalist Dechesne.
Here’s the Lowdown: The Top 12 kicked off the night with a group performance of their new single, “Listen To The Music,” which hit #1 on iTunes. After the public vote, Mzuki, Aaliyah Dechesne, Bony Onyango, and Hannah Waddell found themselves in the bottom four. Iilysh Retallick and Marshall Hamburger were saved by the judges’ choice earlier and advanced directly to the Top 10.
What This Means Now: The competition is heating up, with only a small number of votes separating the safe contestants from those at risk. The judges expressed their disappointment at losing both Mzuki and Aaliyah Dechesne, acknowledging their talent.
The Bigger Picture: Mzuki’s elimination was a particular blow to judge Kyle Sandilands, who had hoped to see a rapper go far in the competition. Both eliminated contestants expressed gratitude and vowed to continue their musical careers. The remaining Top 10 are: Bony Onyango, Emma Jones, Gisella Colletti, Hannah Waddell, Iilysh Retallick, Jake Whittaker, Jaymon Bob, John Van Beek, Marshall Hamburger and William Le Brun. The show continues on Seven and 7plus, next Sunday at 7pm, with a celebrity song choice theme.
