Amira Othman pulls out last minute, Umairah steps in for Irfan Haris AJL duet
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 – Irfan Haris revealed that his sister, Amira Othman, had to withdraw from their duet performance at the Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) semi-finals due to health issues.
The decision was made at the last minute when her condition did not allow her to perform.
Health takes priority
Irfan said he chose not to push Amira to continue, prioritising her well-being despite prior plans.
Replacement found under time pressure
The sudden change forced the team to quickly find a replacement, with Umairah eventually stepping in.
She was selected based on her vocal ability and suitability for the song.
Amira helped behind the scenes
Despite her withdrawal, Amira remained involved in the process, assisting in identifying potential replacements.
Limited rehearsal time
Irfan and Umairah had minimal time to prepare, managing only a brief rehearsal and soundcheck shortly before the performance.
Even so, Irfan expressed satisfaction with their delivery.
Support from afar
Amira continued to offer encouragement and feedback remotely, staying connected throughout the preparation.
Leaving the outcome to fate
Irfan said he approached the performance without high expectations, choosing instead to focus on delivering his best and leaving the results to fate.
-wilayah.com.my
