We are loving Australian Idol this year! We've just got to recap some of the performances we've had recently from MZUKI's rapping, Jake's hearty country singin', and to the jaw dropping, gravity-defying performance from Gisella.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also dropped in today by surprise. There was much to talk about in light of cyclone Alfred having passed recently. But also, Albanese talks about what exactly he was up to on Mardi Gras night.

Ricki-Lee discovers that her love for pickles only runs deeper now that she's learnt about this taco pickle hack. It doesn't seem like Tim and Joel and very on board with this one though...

Also - we have an absolutely HUGE announcement this show. You really should not be missing this one!

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