Greek Australian singer Simela Petridis has secured a place in the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2026, continuing her impressive run in one of the country’s most popular singing competitions.
The Adelaide-based teacher and mother advanced during Transformation Week, when contestants performed in front of a live audience for the first time following a series of intense auditions and knockout rounds.
Petridis earned her place in the next stage of the competition with a powerful rendition of ‘Still Breathing’ by Sia, impressing judges with both her vocal strength and emotional delivery.
Since the beginning of the season, judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines, and Amy Shark have consistently praised Petridis’ warm personality and strong voice, which have quickly made her one of the standout contestants of the competition.
Transformation Week marks a crucial stage of the show, with the remaining Top 21 contestants performing across several nights. Seven singers take to the stage each evening, with only four progressing to the next round until the final Top 12 lineup is confirmed.
For Petridis, the milestone represents another step forward in a journey that has resonated strongly with viewers, particularly as she balances family life with her passion for music.
As the competition now moves into the live performance stage, Petridis will continue competing alongside the other finalists for the coveted Australian Idol title.
The show airs Sunday from 7pm and Monday and Tuesday from 7.30pm on Channel Seven and 7Plus, as audiences across Australia follow the next chapter of the competition.
