Bertie Anderson, 37, Mandurah, WA https://youtu.be/eu8XNqUfPNQ
Song: Caught Up (Usher)
3 Chair Turns | Team Kate Miller-Heidke
Kate Blocks Melanie C
• FIFO worker Bertie has spent the past 15 years working in the Pilbara, using the job to support his passion for music.
• The Torres Strait Islander artist revealed he had quit his job to pursue his dream and audition for The Voice.
• Melanie praised his natural cool and ease on stage, while Kate called him a star with “rock solid” vocals, electric stage presence and incredible versatility.
Brooklyn Sauer, 15, Bundaberg, QLD https://youtu.be/-REqnoWavjA
Song: Always Remember Us This Way (Lady Gaga)
2 Chair Turns | Team Ronan
Richard is furious after Ronan Blocks him https://youtu.be/GcPx4o7ZSPg
• In 2024, Brooklyn survived a terrifying shark attack while swimming with friends off the Queensland coast.
• She recalled having a gut feeling that something wasn’t right before feeling herself being dragged underwater.
• After escaping, Brooklyn discovered a serious bite wound and was airlifted to Brisbane Children’s Hospital, where she received 230 stitches for more than 40 puncture wounds.
• During her recovery, music became her refuge and the place where she felt most at peace.
• Brooklyn’s emotional performance saw Ronan Block Richard.
Madeline Beckett, 35, Mosman, NSW https://youtu.be/NUT2qyMdbZg
Song: Piece of My Heart (Janis Joplin)
3 Chair Turns | Team Kate Miller-Heidke
• Madeline delivered a powerhouse performance that earned a three-chair turn and left the Coaches stunned.
• She revealed she hadn’t performed in 10 years due to crippling performance anxiety that would often make her physically ill before singing.
• Kate declared: “Holy crap, what a moment,” admitting she was star-struck by the performance.
• Melanie shared her own experiences with stage fright and told Madeline: “You aced it.” Ronan said it was wrong for a voice like hers to have been hidden away for so long.
Carla Venkatya, 18, VIC https://youtu.be/h5hG_2kIkMc
Song: The Winner Takes It All (ABBA)
0 Chair Turns | Saved by Team Tones
• Aspiring musical theatre performer Carla delivered a heartfelt rendition of the ABBA classic.
• Richard immediately regretted not turning his chair.
• An emotional Carla was comforted by Tones And I, who praised her maturity as a vocalist and performer.
• Tones told Carla: “Our goal is to send you back out and turn those chairs.”
Megan Donnelly, 29, NSW
Song: Light On (Maggie Rogers)
0 Chair Turns | Saved by Team Tones
• Megan shared her close bond with her mother, who lives with Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare condition that confined her to a wheelchair by the age of 20.
• While the Coaches admired her potential, they felt nerves impacted the performance..
