In a PerthNow preview published on 29 September 2024, Reuben De Melo was set to sing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” against Larissa Kovalchuk, while Queency was paired with Chloe Kay for Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools.” De Melo later won The Voice Australia 2024; the available reports do not establish whether Queency advanced.
Which songs did Reuben De Melo and Queency sing in the Battle Rounds?
The pairings were reported in PerthNow’s 29 September 2024 preview of the Battle Rounds:
- Reuben De Melo and Larissa Kovalchuk: Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” De Melo was on LeAnn Rimes’s team.
- Queency and Chloe Kay: Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools.” Queency was on Adam Lambert’s team.
These were the performances scheduled in the preview, not confirmation of the broadcast results.
What did the preview say about the contestants?
Reuben De Melo
PerthNow described De Melo as a Perth-raised, 31-year-old FIFO miner and father of three. Rimes had recruited him after his blind audition of Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire.” The preview quoted Rimes telling him, “I had goosebumps from the moment you opened your mouth.”
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De Melo said a music career could let him spend more time with his children: “I just love the music and if I can pay the bills doing that while spending more time with the kids, then I won’t be a machine,” he said.
Queency
Queency was 33 at the time of the 2024 article. PerthNow reported that his blind audition of Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” drew a crowd response. The preview quoted Lambert saying, “I could tell even with my back turned that there was a flamboyance that I obviously identify with.”
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The article reported that Queency grew up as Quentin on Reunion Island, moved to Perth 15 years before the article, studied accounting to reassure his mother about his music ambitions, and worked as an auditor. Those are details reported in 2024, not confirmation of his current circumstances.
Did Reuben De Melo win The Voice Australia?
Yes. In a 28 October 2024 release, Seven West Media said De Melo won The Voice Australia 2024 after performing The Animals’ “The House of the Rising Sun” in the finale. The release reported a national total TV audience of 1.08 million for the finale, 88,000 7plus viewers for it, and a season reach of 10.6 million Australians across Seven and 7plus. These audience figures were reported by Seven West Media.
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Did Queency win his Battle Round?
The available reports do not establish whether Queency won against Chloe Kay or advanced. The PerthNow preview names their planned song and pairing, but does not report the result. No outcome should be inferred from that preview.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When and where was the Battle Rounds preview broadcast?
PerthNow’s article, published on 29 September 2024, said the episode was scheduled for that night on Channel 7 and 7HD at 7pm. That was a historical listing, not a current broadcast schedule. Freeview Australia describes the program and 7plus catch-up availability; check the current official listing for up-to-date viewing options.
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Sources: PerthNow, 29 September 2024; Seven West Media, 28 October 2024; Freeview Australia’s listing for The Voice.
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