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Ricki-Lee posts emotional tribute to 15-year-old Olina following Golden Buzzer performance

"My golden girl Olina" - by Milly Haddrick
  • 30 Jul 2019

There wasn't a dry eye in the house following 15-years-old Olina's powerful performance on Australia's Got Talent last night, but no one was as moved as host Ricki-Lee. 

WATCH: The powerful performance that earned Olina Loau the second Golden Buzzer 

The young half-French-half-Samoan teenager gave a powerful rendition of 'Never Enough' by the Greatest Showman, which earned her a Golden Buzzer from none other than Ricki-Lee. 

Following Ricki-Lee's emotional display last night, the Australian Idol alum posted a touching tribute to Olina on Instagram.

"My golden girl Olina 💖💖💖 What a voice! I hope she wins the whole damn thing!!!" Ricki-Lee began. 

"When they told me I’d get a Golden Buzzer I was so excited...and when I heard Olina sing I instantly knew that I had to give it to her!" 

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My golden girl Olina 💖💖💖 What a voice! I hope she wins the whole damn thing!!! ✨✨✨ When they told me I'd get a Golden Buzzer I was so excited...and when I heard Olina sing I instantly knew that I had to give it to her! When I was 18 I auditioned for Australian Idol and I was terrified...so I know how nervous she was...but she went out there on that stage and absolutely SMASHED it! I'm so proud of her...she is an absolute STAR! 💖@gottalentau #GotTalentAU

Recoutning her own experience as a teenager auditoning on a realoty TV show, Rickie-Lee gushed over Olina's nerves of steel: "When I was 18 I auditioned for Australian Idol and I was terrified...so I know how nervous she was...but she went out there on that stage and absolutely SMASHED it! I’m so proud of her...she is an absolute STAR!" 

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Right before her audition, Olina revealed how her mum left her and her family when she was nine-years-old. 

"My mum left when I was around nine, and that was a hard time. There are no answers. She just left.

"It was financially tough for my dad. We moved in with my aunty."

"Winning AGT would change my family's life. It would help my dad a lot. It would give me a good opportunity to give back to my family," Olina explains.

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While all the judges looked visibly moved - and the crowd gave Olina a standing ovation - it was Ricki-Lee running out on stage that showed the true impact of the teenager's honest performance. 

"You're so amazing, you remind me of me when I was 18 I did this I auditioned," Ricki tells her when she joins the 15-year-old on the stage.

"I stood on a stage like this but it was nothing like what you just did and I just..." Ricki says, before running over to hit the Golden Buzzer for Olina. 

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We will definitely be seeing more of Olina Loau!

Watch more of 'Australia's Got Talent' on Channel Seven.

WATCH: Blind Australia’s Got Talent contestant brings judges to tears

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Milly is a journalist who passionately devours all the latest and juiciest news. A devout tea enthusiast who's a firm believer in quality downtime, Milly's weekends are usually spent relaxing with a big plate of food, a nice cuppa and the crossword.

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