LA is the city to make it big in showbiz especially when you pair it with the like of talent shows like American Idol. And former Hi-5 performer and wife of Summer Bay hunk Tai Hara, Fely Irvine has taken on both according to a recent Instagram post.
The 29-year-old singer, actress and dancer posted a photo of herself on the American Idol stage donning the traditional contestant number sicker and a ‘dorky’ grin ahead of the show’s premier.
Fely captioned the image: “can’t wait to see how dorky I get in front of @lionelrichie #fangirl two more days ’til #americanidol airs on @abcnetwork”
Her husband Tai, who she married in Bali last year, also took to Instagram to show his support ahead of the show’s return.
“So excited to see my stunning/stupidly talented wife blow @americanidol away tonight with a little taste of down under!” he wrote.
Since performing with kids group Hi-5 from 2009 to 2011, Fely has been pursuing a signing career and previously made it on team Ricky on The Voice in 2014.
American Idol is making its return to screens after a two year hiatus with ABC rebooting the popular show after being cancelled by Fox in 2016.
The talent show juggernaut is bringing with it a new slate of celebrity judges – Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie – as well as original host Ryan Seacrest and format of hosting auditions around the United States.
ABC Entertainment’s president, Channing Dungey, spoke about the decision to revive the show.
“American Idol is a pop-culture staple that left the air too soon,” he said, “We are thrilled viewers will once again share in these inspiring stories of people realizing their dreams.”
How far into the competition Fely has made is unknown but we’re wishing her all the best!
American Idol 2018 premieres express from the US tonight on FOX 8 at 9.15pm.
