Big T performs R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly on The X Factor. Photo/YouTube
Big T performs R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly on The X Factor. Photo/YouTube
A Kiwi builder who auditioned for The X Factor Australia in his work boots and a high-vis vest has made it through to the top four of the competition.
Tangaroa Te Tai, also known as 'Big T', faced his biggest challenge in the talent show yesterday when he faced upagainst Mahalia Simpson in the bottom two.
The New Zealand-born miner received more votes for his rendition of R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly the Simpson's version of Miley Cyrus' The Climb, sending him through to the next round.
Te Tai is being mentored by judge Chris Isaak and now heads into the top four, who will battle it out for a place in the finals.
During his audition, judge James Blunt picked Te Tai to win the Australian TV competition.
"Big T, I have a prediction for you and I am absolutely serious, you are the man who turned up for his audition in his work clothes and you are the man who will win the Sony record deal," Blunt said.
Te Tai works in Karrutha, West Australia, as a miner.
