Amy Shark’s emotional confession during Australian Idol auditions

Singer and Australian Idol judge Amy Shark made a rare confession on Wednesday night’s episode after a young singer’s talent blew her away.

Jake Carlson, a 20-year-old singer and music therapy teacher from Melbourne, nervously stepped onto the Australian Idol podium during day three of auditions and explained what he was about to sing, and why.

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Jake had chosen the Jason Mraz classic I Won’t Give Up and dedicated it to his younger brother and “best friend” Jonah, who was diagnosed with autism at three years old.

“It’s my brother’s favourite song,” Jake explained.

Jake said playing music helped to calm Jonah down, and he gradually came to realise he could perhaps make others feel better too, influencing his decision to move into music therapy and teaching.

“My brother is why I wanted to get into music therapy,” he added.

“Man, he’s lucky to get a brother like you,” Amy responded, looking impressed.

What ensued was a powerful, emotional and heartfelt audition that left all three judges visibly moved.

Jake gives a heartfelt performance on Australian Idol. Credit: Seven

After praising a still nervous and overwhelmed-looking Jake, Marcia said, “Do you need a cuddle?”

After Jake nodded, Marcia walked up to give him a hug.

Amy then jumped up and dropped a remarkable confession — a sign of just how moved she’d been by Jake’s performance.

“That was close,” she said, hugging him.

“I have not come that close to crying in a really long time.”

Amy Shark loved Jake’s performance. Credit: Seven

“There were nerves,” she added.

“But I think I would buy every single ticket to any show you ever played, and I think I would buy every album.