In the ever-dramatic world of reality music competitions, the journey to stardom is often paved with exhilarating highs and heartbreaking lows.
As the latest season of The Voice Australia unfolds, fans and contestants alike brace themselves for the inevitable emotional rollercoaster. While the blind auditions brought moments of exhilaration and triumph, they also marked the beginning of a bittersweet chapter—eliminations.
In a competition where the stakes are sky-high, not every contestant can make it to the final stages. The harsh reality of elimination is a pivotal part of the journey, shaping the dreams of aspiring artists and leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. As the first rounds of eliminations loom, viewers are eager to learn which contestants will sadly bid farewell to their dreams of becoming the next vocal sensation.
The blind auditions, an electrifying phase that saw four of the music industry’s brightest stars—Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian, Jason Derulo, and Jess Mauboy—handpick their teams, set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable season. With each judge curating their teams of 12 from a pool of immensely talented hopefuls, the competition has never been more fierce, and the choices have never been more challenging.
As the competition heats up and the eliminations begin, the question on everyone’s mind is, who will rise to the occasion and who will be left to grapple with the disappointment of elimination? Stay tuned for the latest updates as we bid farewell to some and cheer on others on this unforgettable journey through the world of Australian music.
Who was eliminated from The Voice Australia 2023
The Bushwackers
As Jess Mauboy struggled to choose between Ezra Williams and The Bushwackers, one team made the shocking decision to exit the competition early.
“I think we can make this easier for you,” shared Bushwackers member Dobe Newton. “This show and the challenges to come – we think – are about people just beginning on their career journey, so Roger and I have decided that you need Ezra in your Battle team.”
Jade Talbot
Jason Derulo striggled to make his decisions on the first night of callbacks choosing to send Alex, Callum and Calista to The Battles. Unfortunately for Jade Talbot, the callbacks marked the end of her journey on The Voice Australia.
Sean Millis
Sean Mills was up against Shyjana in the callbacks, with Jess Mauboy choosing to take Shyjana to the next round of the competition.
Shanae Watson
Although praised for her “incredible job” in the Ultimate Callback, Shanae Watson was eliminated from The Voice, as Guy Sebastian chose to instead progress Robbie Hunt.
Micaela Jayde
Guy Sebastion also made the tough decision to eliminate Micaela, choosing to keep Jaydean Miranda instead.
Ben Esber
Whilst Rita chose to progress 12-year-old Gezel, Ben Esber was eliminated.
Nick Cunningham
Rita also took Emily Kate to The Battles after her incredible rendition I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton, while Nick Cunningham was eliminated.
Etienne Steven
In the first quarter-final battle between Team Jason and Team Guy, Etienne took to the stage to sing her way to a place in the semi-final.
Performing her rendition of Lizzy McAlpine’s Ceilings, Etienne dazzled the audience however, her performance was sadly not enough to secure her place in the next stage of the competition.
Andrew Taylor Knight and Alex Jeans
Opera singer Andrew Taylor Knight and rock aficionado Alex Jeans took to the stage alongside Callum Warrender, with the trio performing a sensational rendition of You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban.
Following their performance, coach Jason Derulo proposed that the trio bond together to become a Team Jason supergroup and progress to the semi-final together.
In a shocking decision, the trio declined the offer to progress as a group, with Callum telling Derulo, “We believe in ourselves, we believe in our artistry enough separately that one of us still deserves a spot in that semi-final.”
Following the announcement, Derulo made the tough decision to send only Callum through to the next round, with Andrew and Alex sadly being sent home.
Calista Nelmes
Following her on-stage battle with fellow Team Jason contestant Maree, Calista’s performance of Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato’s Fall in Line was unfortunately not enough to earn her a place in the semi-finals.
Marley Sola
During the final ‘sing for your life’ segment, Team Guy stars Marley Sola and Bella Mackenzie battled it out for a place in the semi-final.
Following their sensational performance, Guy Sebastian had to make the difficult decision of who to send through to the next round of the competition.
“The thing that is guiding my gut is really about who I can help the most,” said Guy, who granted Bella with a place in semi-final.
Robbie Hunt
In an emotional duet, Team Guy’s Robbie Hunt and Charlie Pittman earned a standing ovation from the audience for their performance of Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars.
While both singers delivered an expert performance, Guy decided that Charlie was “someone who legitimately, I see, will be a stayer and have some level of industry success,” and Robbie was sadly sent home.
Elly Poletti
While both Elly and Marley showcased their powerhouse vocals during their performance of Bonnie Raitt’s I Can’t Make You Love Me, both performers were sadly sent home by the end of the quarter-finals.
Elsa Marilyn
Year 12 student Elsa Marilyn from Mosman High School floored all four coaches on The Voice Australia with a dazzling cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” during her Blind Audition and despite making the top six in Team Rita, she was eliminated alongside Gezel Bardossi.
Gezel Bardossi
Gezel was also eliminated by Rita in the tough competition, with the judge congratulating her “Two little stars,” before revealing that “all you need is a but more experience and growth.”
Nyree Huyser
Powerhouse performers Nyree Huyser and Tarryn Stokes left Rita with an impossible choice after their incredible performance.
“Both of you are just ready, but I can only take one…I’m sorry now because you both deserve it,” Rita explained before awarding Tarryn a Semi-Final ticket.
Levi X
The fourth artist to be eliminated by Rita on the night was Levi X.
Giaan Jordan
Despite momentarily forgetting the words to her sing, Giaan Jordan was praised by the judges for continuing her Battle. After being eliminated, the young star told mentor Jess, “I really looked up to you as a little girl. I would see you on my TV, you’d make me feel better about myself. You’ve taught me so much. I’m so grateful to have met you.”
Shyjana
Shyjana competed against fellow contestant Ezra William for a spot in the Semi-Final, but in the end, Jess took “soul sister” Ezra William, an “artist that has given their all, risen to the occasion and left nothing behind.”
Jade Taunton
Jade was one of the four contestants eliminated from Team Jess’ group before the semi-finals.
“Unfortunately it’s the end of my voice journey,” she later shared on Instagram. “I’m so grateful for this amazing opportunity and for the privilege to perform alongside not only an amazing artist but now forever a great friend ✨ You are so amazing @davidaumua_music and great things are coming for you 😊”
“Thank you so much to everyone who helped this dream become a reality. My life will be forever changed ✨🤍”
Dillon Rhodes
Despite making it into the top six contestants in Team Jess, Dillon was also eliminated before the Semi Finals.
Emily Kate
As The Voice judges picked their Grand Finalists, an unlucky few were eliminated in the tough semi-finals. Tarryn Stokes was chosen for the Grand Final in Team Rita, leading Emily to be eliminated.
Bella Mackenzie
Bella Mackenzie was eliminated from Team Guy shortly before the Grand Final in a tough competition against Charlie.
Callum Warrender
Despite being one of the top two finalists in Team Jason, Callum was also sent home before the Grand Final as Ethan progressed.
David Aumua
David eliminated from Jess Mauboy’s team after she was faced with the tough decision to pick between David and Ezra.
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