Aaron Cornell , a 33-year-old artist, steps onto the stage with palpable excitement, ready to prove her vocal ability to the judging panel, which includes her close friend, Delta Goodrem.
Aaron immediately raises the stakes by announcing she will perform one of Delta Goodrem’s own compositions, “Welcome to Earth”. She acknowledges this choice is a significant risk, but expresses her desire to do the song “justice” and hopes that her friend on the panel will turn her chair for her. She prepares herself by visualizing roots from her feet into the earth to stay grounded before the performance .
Her rendition of “Welcome to Earth” is delivered with clear emotion and vocal strength . As the performance unfolds, Delta and the other coaches listen closely, attempting to discern the voice without the advantage of sight. The camera focuses on Delta as she processes the familiar sound and style, suggesting the emotional connection is being established even before the big reveal.
Ultimately, multiple coaches turn their chairs for the powerful performance. Upon seeing Aaron, a joyous and tearful Delta Goodrem immediately confirms their relationship, calling Aaron a “very dear friend” . Delta shares the story of their connection, explaining they met while doing the musical Cats, where Aaron was her understudy, but acted as a welcoming and supportive “champion” to her .
The audition then shifts into a competitive pitch. The other coaches, recognizing the unique and emotional dynamic, use high praise and playful banter to try and convince Aaron to choose one of them instead of her friend. They commend her for her incredible voice, calling her an “absolutely stunning human being” and a “Slam Dunk” .
After thanking Delta for being an inspiring friend and writing the song, Aaron faces the tough choice . Despite the persuasive arguments from the other coaches, she remains true to the unique bond she shares with the pop icon. Aaron declares that her final decision “has to be Delta” , resulting in a triumphant and emotional hug on stage and securing her spot on Team Delta.
You can watch the full audition here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvSlcKucVQw
