Hey guys, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks so much for clicking on today’s episode—you’re in for a good one. I’m chatting with William, Jake, and Jaymon, the latest three contestants to be eliminated from Australian Idol, which means… yep, the grand finale is happening this Sunday night! I’m so pumped.

The competition is seriously fierce this year. Jake has been one of the best country singers I can remember, and Jaymon? Just the sweetest soul with a heart of gold. Honestly, I’m still processing this week’s result—it was a tough one to watch with Williams being chopped at the final hurdle. I know a few of you had him as a favourite.   

Quick reminder: don’t forget to vote! This is it—it’s all in our hands now. I’d honestly be thrilled if Iilysh, Marshal, or Gisella takes it out.

But before we crown a winner, we’ve got the bittersweet task of saying goodbye to our top 6 eliminates.

• William chats with me about discovering a love for swing music and what he thinks his debut album could sound like.
• Jake gets real about being the oldest contestant, the songs he wanted to sing but couldn’t, and how his tour might look very different from what we’ve seen on the show.
• Jaymon opens up about going head-to-head with Gisella, and what was really going through his mind during that emotional elimination moment.

We’ve got backstage stories, emotional reflections, and some big reveals about their standout performances—so sit back, get comfy, and let’s dive into the world of Australian Idol, with the finale just around the corner!

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