Fans stunned by the very awkward way The Voice Australia grand finale is being filmed: ‘Definitely dislike this new format’
The Voice Australia has only the last four candidates left.
But fans of the talent show have been left baffled by how voting will actually work when the grand finale airs next Sunday.
The confusion stems from the fact that Seven has already aired a preview with the pre-taped performances while viewers are still being asked to vote for the winner.
Confusion reigns: fans of The Voice Australia have been baffled as to how the finale and voting will work when the grand finale airs next Sunday. (Pictured: hostess Sonia Kruger)
“Didn’t they just show the big final performance? So even the grand finals won’t be fully live, or has the winner already been chosen and votes mean nothing?’ asked a fan on Twitter.
However, it turns out that while the finale is being taped, viewer votes actually determine the winner.
“Alternate endings have been recorded,” reports News.com.au.
As such, each of the four finalists will be recorded celebrating their ‘win’ with only the actual winning reaction of that evening being shown.
TV magic: It turns out that each of the four finalists (pictured) was taped celebrating their ‘win’, with only the actual winner’s reaction being seen that night
Outcry: Fans weren’t happy to learn the television magic behind the top-rated reality TV show
And fans weren’t pleased to learn the television magic behind the top-rated reality TV show.
“The whole program is staged, rehearsed and staged,” one wrote, while another tweeted, “so we’re not even voting on the final performances.” We basically vote for the performances tonight. I definitely don’t like this new format.”
During Sunday’s semi-final round, the final four were announced, with Lachie Gill, Thando Sikwila, Jordan Tavita and Faith Sosene making the cut.
The finalists take the stage before the winner takes home the $100,000 prize and a record deal with Universal Music Australia.
Final Four: The Voice Australia’s FINAL FOUR was announced ahead of the grand finale, where the winner will take home a whopping $100,000 cash prize
Guy Sebastian’s team Jordan secured a place in the grand finals with his emotional performance of Foreigner’s I Want To Know What Love Is.
He dedicated the song to his grandmother, who died while he was filming the show.
“She breathed her last two nights ago. All I know is my nanna is looking down at me right now and saying you’d better come through so I’ll do that for her,” he said.
Impressive: Thando from Keith Urban’s team secured her place in the grand finals with her performance of Ariana Grande’s POV and Lane’s father and son by Cat Stevens
Will he win? Jordan from Guy Sebastian’s team secured a spot in the grand finals with his emotional rendition of Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is.”
Keith Urban’s team member Thando secured her place in the finals with her performance of Ariana Grande’s POV and Lane’s father and son by Cat Stevens.
Meanwhile, Lachie from Rita Ora’s team won his spot with his rendition of Olivia Rodrigo’s Déjà Vu.
“He worked so hard. He goes up a level every time. You’re all there is to looking for to create a superstar,” Rita said.
Results: Lachie from Rita Ora’s team earned his position with his rendition of Olivia Rodrigo’s Déjà Vu
Lachie added: “I just want to keep going and keep going. I’ve learned so much, but I’m just having so much fun. I don’t want this to stop.”
Faith from Jessica Mauboy’s team secured her spot in the grand finale with her performance of Beyoncé’s “Listen.”
An excited Faith said, “Wow, it feels like a dream.”
Powerful: Faith from Jessica Mauboy’s team secured her spot in the grand finals with her performance of Beyoncé’s “Listen.”