The Voice Australia’s Quarter Finals kicked off with Team Ronan and Team Richard taking the stage on night one, as the competition narrowed toward its Semi Final stage. With Richard Marx already down a spot after his stunning refusal to save anyone during the Knockouts, both coaches faced tight decisions on who would advance and who would be sent home.
Here’s a full recap of every performance, coach reaction, and elimination from Quarter Finals Night 1.
| Artist | Team | Coach | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Raiders | Team Richard | Richard Marx | Eliminated |
| Jamie Koul | Team Ronan | Ronan Keating | Eliminated |
| Phoebe Rose | Team Ronan | Ronan Keating | Eliminated |
Team Rosters Heading Into the Night
Team Richard arrived with only three artists after Richard Marx’s dramatic call at the Knockouts: Tika Cetinich, Tommy Novak, and Wave Raiders.
Team Ronan brought four artists into the round: Jamie Koul, Leyla Sabo, Phoebe Rose, and The 60Four.
Each coach could only carry two acts through to the Semi Finals, meaning the night was set to deliver tough cuts on both teams.
Performances and Coach Reactions
Tika Cetinich — “Alone” (Heart)
Tika took on Heart’s power ballad “Alone,” delivering one of the standout vocal performances of the night. Richard Marx told her, “You deserve to be standing exactly where you are,” while Ronan Keating went further, declaring Tika “a contender for the crown.”
Tommy Novak — “Against All Odds” (Phil Collins)
Tommy tackled Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds.” The coaches pushed him to dig deeper and show more vulnerability, but Richard Marx ultimately pointed to how far Tommy had grown throughout the competition as the reason for advancing him.
Leyla Sabo — “Skyscraper” (Demi Lovato)
At just 12 years old, Leyla faced pointed questions about whether she was ready for the pressure of this stage of the competition. Her performance of Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper” answered those doubts. “I’ve been singing forever. This is something I love doing, and I want to do it for the rest of my life. Yes, I’m ready,” she said. Ronan Keating agreed, sending her through to the Semi Finals.
The 60Four — “12 to 12” (sombr)
The group delivered a reimagined, contemporary take on sombr’s “12 to 12,” a deliberate departure from their earlier sound on the show. The performance divided the panel — Richard Marx wasn’t convinced it was their strongest outing — but Ronan Keating stood firmly behind his act: “Their voices are the best I’ve ever heard as a band on any show, anywhere.” The 60Four advanced.
Eliminations — Night 1
Three artists saw their journey end on Quarter Finals Night 1:
- Wave Raiders (Team Richard)
- Jamie Koul (Team Ronan)
- Phoebe Rose (Team Ronan)
Their exits mean Richard Marx heads into the Semi Finals with the smallest surviving team of the season, a direct consequence of his no-save decision during the Knockouts.
Semi Final Lineup After Night 1
With Night 1 complete, the confirmed Semi Finalists from Team Richard and Team Ronan are:
Team Richard: Tika Cetinich, Tommy Novak
Team Ronan: Leyla Sabo, The 60Four
These four acts join the artists advancing from Team Melanie C and Team Kate’s Quarter Finals night to complete the Semi Final field. The Voice Australia Semi Final airs 7:00pm Sunday on Seven and 7plus.
What’s Next
With the Semi Finals looming, attention turns to whether Leyla Sabo’s early run can continue against older, more experienced competitors, and whether The 60Four’s stylistic reinvention pays off against tougher competition. Richard Marx, down to just two artists, will need both Tika and Tommy to deliver strong performances to keep his team alive heading into the Grand Final push.
