Australian Idol’s Top 24 eliminations have finally wrapped! With 12 talented contestants heading into the live shows, we, unfortunately, also said good-bye to the 12 remaining.
At this stage of the competition, pressure is at an all-time high. While some were able to pull through, there were others who were unlucky in the Idol running. Despite the job description, some of the judge’s critiques still left a sour taste in the live audience members’ mouths. Harry Connick Jr., in particular, has received the most backlash for his harsh criticism.
WATCH: Harry Connick Jr. dishes out harsh Australian Idol critique. Article continues after video.
In spite of the audible audience disagreement during Top 24 Week, Connick Jr. has not quietened down and, rather, continues to dish out his harsh judging critiques.

First on the chopping block was contestant Sharin Attamimi. Her crystal clear rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’ proved not enough for Connick Jr. to which he said, “I could have taken you out of there and put another singer in there.”
Met with a pattern of jeers from the audience he responded directly, “Y’all need to save your energy. You could be doing that all night.”
As if he predicted it, Connick Jr. met his second audience match later in the show.
Contestant Bobby Holmes performed Bruno Mars’ ‘Locked out of Heaven’ to a cheering crowd.
“You’re setting yourself up for something less than the record,” Connick Jr. said.
“I want to see your artistry and all I could see was a guy…imitating Bruno Mars.”
WATCH: Harry Connick Jr. dishes out harsh Australian Idol critique. Article continues after video.
Little to his surprise, he was met with another cacophony of ‘boos’. As we progress into the Top 12 live shows, one can only guess how his critiques will go down. As competition gets even fiercer, difficult decisions must be made. But is it the delivery that is too harsh? Only time will tell…