Australian Idol 2026 is heating up as the competition narrows to the Top 10, with public voting now open following a tense results show. The season, airing on Channel 7 and streaming on 7plus, has seen dramatic eliminations and a key judges’ intervention that kept one contestant in the race.

In the latest results, contestants Lily-Grace Grant and Sophie Poidevin were eliminated after landing in the bottom alongside Harry Lamb and Kesha Oayda.

Kesha Oayda, the 21-year-old singer and competitive skier from Jindabyne, NSW, faced a close call but was saved by the judges (including Kyle Sandilands, who called her bottom placement “disappointing”). This allowed her to advance alongside Harry Lamb, while the other two exited the competition. Two others, Simela Petridis and Wanwue Tarpeh, had already secured their spots in the Top 10 earlier by being sent straight through.

The current Top 10 lineup includes a mix of talented performers from across Australia, all vying for the title, a major recording contract, and the chance to become the next Australian music star.

Current Top 10 Contestants

  • Charlie Moon, 31, Perth, WA – Known for his soulful style and signature look.
  • Harlan Goode, 18, Brisbane, QLD – A powerhouse with a love for big ballads.
  • Harry Lamb, 26, Ballarat, VIC – The barber-turned-singer who survived the bottom.
  • Jacinta Guirguis, 25, Bacchus Marsh, VIC – A forklift driver with standout vocal power.
  • Kalani Artis, 23, Central Coast, NSW – Blending genres with strong performances.
  • Kesha Oayda, 21, Jindabyne, NSW – The “singing skier” recently saved by judges.
  • Simela Petridis, 31 – Advanced early with strong support.
  • Wanwue Tarpeh – Secured a spot straight through.
  • Others in the Top 10 mix include names like John Standley (17, Bunbury, WA) and potentially additional survivors from recent rounds.

The field has narrowed from the initial Top 12, with public votes now playing a decisive role in who advances further—potentially toward Top 8 and beyond in the coming weeks.

How to Vote in Australian Idol 2026

Voting remains straightforward and is done exclusively via SMS from an Australian mobile number:

  • Method: Text your chosen contestant’s first name (exactly as displayed on screen during the show or in official announcements, often in all caps) to 0457 500 700.
  • Examples: Text KESHA for Kesha Oayda, CHARLIE for Charlie Moon, HARRY for Harry Lamb, JACINTA for Jacinta Guirguis, HARLAN for Harlan Goode, KALANI for Kalani Artis, SIMELA for Simela Petridis, WANWUE for Wanwue Tarpeh, JOHN for John Standley, etc.
  • Always use the precise spelling shown—misspellings may not count.
  • Vote Limits: Up to 10 votes per phone number/device per voting round (send separate texts; all 10 can go to one contestant or be split).
  • Cost: Standard SMS rates apply (check with your provider); no additional fees from the show.
  • Voting Window: Opens after live performance episodes (typically Sundays or relevant nights) and runs for about 24 hours, often closing around 7:00 PM AEST the following day. Voting is currently open following the latest results—act quickly as windows are time-limited.
  • Additional Notes: Votes are counted based on receipt time. While judges can save contestants (as with Kesha recently), public votes drive most eliminations. No prominent online or app voting is used this season; SMS is the primary method.

Tune in to Channel 7 or stream on 7plus for the latest performances, judge feedback from Marcia Hines, Amy Shark, and Kyle Sandilands, and results shows. With voting live, your support could keep favorites like the recently saved Kesha in the competition and shape who makes it to the Grand Final.

Australia, grab your phone and text your pick’s first name to 0457 500 700 now—who will you help advance? The race to become the next Australian Idol is on! 🎤🇦🇺 #AustralianIdol