The Voice Australia 2026 is set for some tough goodbyes, with the competition holding one of the strongest Blind Audition rounds in recent memory.
This season, reigning coach Kate Miller-Heidke is battling Melanie C, Richard Marx and returning coach Ronan Keating, with each allowed just eight artists on their team — making every chair turn even harder to secure.
There have also been major changes to the format. Contestants who fail to turn a chair now leave without meeting or receiving feedback from coaches, while Tones And I has been recruited as a secret fifth coach. Intrigue! Watching backstage, she was able to cheekily rescue selected unsuccessful singers, mentor them and give them a second Blind Audition.
With limited team spots, knockouts and performances ahead, the coaches admit they’ve become more ruthless this season. Eek! This means plenty of talented singers will sadly see their The Voice journey end.
The below singers missed out on spots in The Voice Australia after they were savagely eliminated.
Who has been eliminated from The Voice Australia 2026? Every singer who left in the Semi Finals
Charlotte June
Charlotte June is a 22-year-old singer from South Australia who joined Team Kate. After her mother was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, Charlotte found the courage to pursue her lifelong dream of auditioning for the show, which she’d had since she was eight years old. Her stunning rendition of Fred Again and Obongjayar’s ‘adore u’ left the coaches speechless, with Richard praising it as “the best performance we’ve had all season”. She was eliminated in the semi-final.
Leyla Sabo
Leyla Sabo is a 13-year-old singer from Victoria who competed on Team Ronan. She first impressed the coaches with a powerful Blind Audition performance of Sia’s Alive at just 12 years old, before earning a place in the Semi Final with her rendition of Demi Lovato’s ‘Skyscraper’. Despite questions about whether she was too young for the competition, Leyla remained confident, saying music is what she has always wanted to do. Having started performing at around eight years old and releasing her original song Hard To Breathe at 10, Leyla was ultimately eliminated in the Semi Final.
Taylor Beadle-Williams
Taylor Beadle Williams is a 37-year-old singer from New South Wales who competed on Team Kate in The Voice Australia 2026. Music has always been part of Taylor’s life, with her father Mark Williams serving as the lead singer of Dragon and one of the voices behind the original Home and Away theme song. Throughout the competition, Taylor continued to impress, delivering a powerful rendition of Whitney Houston’s ‘I’m Every Woman’ to secure her place in the Semi Final. She was ultimately eliminated in the Semi Final.
Tika Cetinich
Tika Cetinich is a 35-year-old singer from Victoria who competed on Team Richard in The Voice Australia 2026. Having previously auditioned for The X Factor in 2015, Tika returned to the spotlight and put everything into her second chance at a singing competition. Her powerful performance of ‘Heart’s Alone’ earned her a place in the Semi Final, with Richard praising her growth and saying, “You deserve to be standing exactly where you are. You have become a contender for the crown.” Tika was ultimately eliminated in the Semi Final.
Who has been eliminated from The Voice Australia 2026? Every singer who left in the Quarter Finals
Phoebe Rose
Phoebe Rose is a 17-year-old country singer from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast who has been singing since childhood. Her emotional Blind Audition doubled as a tribute to her late father, who had been one of her biggest supporters. Phoebe performed ‘Fields of Gold’ by Sting, in the style famously covered by Eva Cassidy, and earned a place on Team Ronan. She later made it all the way to the Quarter Finals.
Jack Hughes
Originally from Liverpool in England, 29-year-old Jack Hughes has spent the past nine years living in Australia and developing his skills as a lead singer. The NSW-based rocker entered The Voice hoping to take his career to the next level and become a touring musician. For his Blind Audition, Jack performed Bon Jovi’s ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’, turning two chairs before choosing fellow Liverpudlian Melanie C as his coach.
Jamie Koul
Jamie Koul is a 19-year-old singer from Melbourne whose The Voice journey came with a major second chance. His first Blind Audition, performing Nick Jonas’ ‘Jealous’, failed to turn a chair, but secret fifth coach Tones And I saw potential and saved him. After mentoring, Jamie returned with sombr’s ‘Back to Friends’, turning all four chairs. He chose Ronan Keating and progressed through to the Quarter Finals.
Victoria Knight
Victoria Knight is a 21-year-old singer from Pascoe Vale, Victoria, whose musical style brings together two competing worlds: classical opera and goth metal. An opera student at the Melbourne Conservatorium, Victoria grew up embracing heavier music thanks in part to her mum. She showcased both sides of her voice during her Blind Audition with Evanescence’s ‘My Immortal’, earning a spot on Team Kate Miller-Heidke and eventually reaching the Quarter Finals.
Wave Raiders
Wave Raiders are a Sunshine Coast punk surf-rock trio made up of brothers Pete and Tom and their primary-school friend Jayden, aged 15, 14 and 13 during the competition. Bonded by their love of surfing and loud music, the young band took a major gamble by performing their own song, ‘Don’t Wanna Be Late’, for their Blind Audition. Kate Miller-Heidke and Melanie C turned, with the group initially choosing Team Kate.
Cleo Paladino
Cleo Paladino is a 26-year-old doggy daycare worker from Annandale, NSW, who entered The Voice having rarely sung in front of people. She decided to chase her dream following the sudden loss of her father in 2024, one of her greatest supporters. Cleo stepped onto the Blind Audition stage with Christina Aguilera’s ‘The Voice Within’, earning three chair turns before choosing Melanie C as her coach.
Bertie Anderson
Bertie Anderson is a 37-year-old R&B singer-songwriter with Torres Strait Islander heritage who spent around 15 years working FIFO in Western Australia while funding his musical ambitions. He eventually quit mining to pursue music full-time, having also attended a songwriting retreat in Los Angeles. Bertie brought Usher’s ‘Caught Up’ to his Blind Audition, scoring three chair turns before joining Team Kate Miller-Heidke and reaching the Quarter Finals.
Who has been eliminated from The Voice Australia 2026? Every singer who left in the Knockout Round
Josh McCauley
Josh McCauley came to The Voice Australia with no professional music experience behind him. The 27-year-old Wollongong freight train driver had always been encouraged by his brother to take his singing more seriously, and finally decided to give it a shot. Josh performed Leon Bridges’ ‘River’ for his Blind Audition, earning an impressive four-chair turn before choosing Melanie C as his coach.
Litia Keni
For 18-year-old Litia Keni, pursuing music meant going against her father’s hopes that she would become a lawyer. The Canberra singer’s first Blind Audition of Beyoncé’s ‘Listen’ failed to turn a chair, but secret coach Tones and I saw potential and gave her a second chance. Litia returned to perform the song again after working with Tones, this time turning three chairs and ultimately choosing Team Melanie.
Charlotte MacPhail
Charlotte MacPhail may only be 16, but the Central Coast singer has dreamed of becoming a pop star since she was six years old. The trained dancer brought both her singing and performance skills to her Blind Audition with Rihanna’s ‘Where Have You Been’, earning a huge four-chair turn. Melanie C was particularly determined to land Charlotte, using her block against the other coaches and securing the teenager for her team.
Fox Stapleton
Music has been a big part of Fox Stapleton’s life, with the 18-year-old Bondi singer growing up writing songs with his nan. Although she couldn’t be there for his Blind Audition, Fox kept her firmly in mind when he took to The Voice stage. He performed Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’, with the gamble paying off and earning him a place in the competition before he ultimately chose Kate Miller-Heidke as his coach.
Ian ‘Dicko’ Dixon
Ian ‘Dicko’ Dixon got a second shot at The Voice Australia after his first Blind Audition failed to turn any chairs. The 47-year-old Victorian was picked up by secret coach Tones and I, and made the most of his second chance, returning to the stage and securing an impressive four-chair turn. Richard Marx even blocked Ronan Keating in his bid to land Dicko, with the singer ultimately joining Team Richard.
Saem Millward
At just 19, Saem Millward brought some serious old-school charm to The Voice Australia. The student and busker describes himself as a crooner and even performs on the street dressed in a suit. Fittingly, Saem chose Frank Sinatra’s classic ‘New York, New York’ for his Blind Audition, which earned him a spot on Richard Marx’s team.
Cherry Green
For Cherry Green, music became an important outlet after arriving in Australia as a refugee from Rwanda. The 24-year-old Ipswich performer said stepping onto a stage transforms him into a different person, and that confidence was on full display during his Blind Audition. Cherry performed ‘Everybody Needs Somebody to Love’, prompting all four coaches to turn their chairs before he ultimately chose Richard Marx.
Carla Venkataya
Fresh out of high school, 18-year-old Carla Venkataya came to The Voice determined to pursue a career in music. Her first Blind Audition of ABBA’s ‘The Winner Takes It All’ didn’t turn a chair, but Tones and I saw potential and gave her another shot. Carla returned with ‘The Wizard and I’ from Wicked, turning both Kate Miller-Heidke and Melanie C before choosing Team Kate.
Cris J
Cris J’s The Voice Australia journey nearly ended at his first Blind Audition when none of the four coaches turned for the 25-year-old Queenslander. However, secret coach Tones and I saw something special in him and offered him a second chance. Cris returned to the stage and managed to turn three chairs on his second attempt, eventually choosing Kate Miller-Heidke as his coach.
Madeline Beckett
For Madeline Beckett, auditioning for The Voice Australia meant facing a fear that had kept her away from performing for a decade. The 35-year-old Moss Vale singer had struggled with intense performance anxiety, but pushed through her nerves to perform Janis Joplin’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ for her Blind Audition. Her comeback paid off with three chair turns, and Madeline ultimately chose Kate Miller-Heidke as her coach.
Brooklyn Sauer
Brooklyn Sauer came to The Voice with an incredible story of survival. The Bundaberg teenager survived a shark attack in 2024, suffering around 40 puncture wounds and requiring 230 stitches, with music becoming an important part of her recovery. Brooklyn performed Lady Gaga’s ‘Always Remember Us This Way’ for her Blind Audition, turning Richard Marx and Ronan Keating before Ronan used his block to secure her for his team.
Moniquewa Williams
Professional “hype girl” Moniquewa Williams is used to getting other people moving on the dance floor, but came to The Voice hoping to step into the spotlight herself. The 33-year-old NSW performer took on the Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’ for her first Blind Audition, but failed to turn a chair. Tones and I loved her confidence and gave her a second chance, which eventually saw Moniquewa land a spot on Team Melanie.
Enza Russo
Enza Russo came to The Voice Australia hoping to show her young children that it’s never too late to chase a dream. Before becoming a full-time mum, the 35-year-old NSW singer performed professionally at weddings and aboard cruise ships. Enza returned to the stage with Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For?’ for her Blind Audition, with the emotional performance earning her a place on Melanie C’s team.
Lachlann Lawton
Opera singer Lachlann Lawton made one of The Voice Australia 2026’s most unusual entrances. The 32-year-old West Australian has spent 15 years training in opera and performed Rossini’s ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville without a microphone. His booming Blind Audition earned a four-chair turn, with Lachlann ultimately choosing Kate Miller-Heidke as his coach.
Georgia Dabbous
Melbourne singer Georgia Dabbous’ The Voice journey almost ended before it began. The 26-year-old quit her job to pursue music, but her first Blind Audition of Olivia Dean’s ‘The Hardest Part’ failed to turn a chair. Tones and I gave Georgia a second chance, and she returned with Jazmine Sullivan’s ‘Bust Your Windows’, earning an incredible four-chair turn and joining Team Ronan.
Renee Naccari
For Renee Naccari, getting onto The Voice stage was already a major comeback. The 24-year-old Victorian underwent surgery after discovering a vocal nodule in 2024 and feared she might never sing again. Renee put those fears behind her with a bold Blind Audition of Lady Gaga’s ‘Abracadabra’, impressing the coaches with her pop-star potential before choosing Ronan Keating to mentor her.
Jeramie Heitmann
Jeramie Heitmann returned to the singing competition stage after a decade away from it. The 26-year-old Mount Barker mum previously competed on the Philippines’ singing competition Tawag ng Tanghalan before moving to Australia and starting a family. She dedicated her huge Blind Audition of Celine Dion’s ‘Because You Loved Me’ to her loved ones, earning four chair turns and joining Team Richard.
Sam Cliffe
New Zealand musician Sam Cliffe spends much of his life helping other people find their musical confidence. The 27-year-old dad works as a music teacher, teaching piano, guitar, drums and vocals, but stepped into the spotlight himself for The Voice. Sam performed Alex Warren’s breakout hit ‘Ordinary’ for his Blind Audition, sparking a battle between the coaches before choosing Team Ronan.
Findlay Webb
For 23-year-old Findlay Webb, music became an outlet after a difficult childhood. The NSW singer was born with a rare heart condition and underwent three open-heart surgeries before he was six, leaving him unable to join in many sports growing up. Findlay channelled that emotion into Lewis Capaldi’s anthemic ‘Survive’ for his Blind Audition, before choosing Ronan Keating as his coach.
Jerikye Williams
Jerikye Williams may only be 23, but his musical tastes belong to another era. The Queanbeyan performer works as an Elvis Presley tribute artist and has described himself as a “50s and 60s kid”. Fittingly, Jerikye brought some old-school rock ’n’ roll to The Voice with Chuck Berry’s ‘Johnny B. Goode’, eventually choosing Ronan Keating over Richard Marx.
Liam O’Neill
Victorian singer Liam O’Neill was one of the younger performers hoping to make his mark on The Voice Australia 2026. The 23-year-old took on The Fray’s emotional 2008 hit ‘You Found Me’ for his Blind Audition, showcasing his voice with one of the band’s biggest songs. His audition secured him a place in the competition, with Liam joining Richard Marx’s team.
Benny D Williams
Gold Coast musician Benny D Williams brought far more than just his voice to his Blind Audition. The 52-year-old father-of-three used a loop pedal and his live musicianship to build an energetic medley with power songs ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Bust a Move’ and ‘Jump’. The ambitious performance had all four coaches turning their chairs, before Benny ultimately chose to join Richard Marx’s team.
Jessica McPherson-Riley
Yarra Valley singer Jessica McPherson-Riley delivered one of the season’s most jaw-dropping Blind Auditions. The 41-year-old performed Wendy Matthews’ ‘The Day You Went Away’ in honour of her late mother, who had encouraged Jessica to keep singing. The emotional performance earned all four chair turns, with Jessica eventually choosing Richard Marx to guide her through the competition.
Edde Masson
Edde Masson came to The Voice with more than a decade of music industry experience, but had stepped away from performing after becoming seriously unwell during pregnancy. The 32-year-old Queensland artist made her return by completely reimagining coach Melanie C’s own hit ‘I Turn To You’, using a looping machine during her Blind Audition. Appropriately, Edde ultimately joined Team Melanie… obviously. However, it wasn’t meant to be for Edde as she was knocked out before the quarter-final.
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