Who will be this year’s winner?

The competition this year is huge for aspiring singing stars aiming to elevate their careers by winning Australian Idol.

With just eight contestants left in the competition, hopeful singers must give their all to convince judges Amy Shark, Kyle Sandilands, and Marcia Hines that they have what it takes to win the legendary reality singing competition.

“Set to be the toughest and most surprising season yet, the judges are looking for the ultimate performer, with only room for the best of the best: a singer with the sound, style and star quality to win the heart of the nation,” the Seven statement read.

Scroll on to meet all the contestants who have progressed through to the top 8 on Australian Idol in 2025. 

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Gisella Colletti

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16-year-old Gisella auditioned at Marcina Hines’ show in Perth singing I am Changing by Jennifer Hudson for her audition.

To secure her spot in the Top 12, Gisella sang Michael Bolton’s How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.

Gisella was straight into the Top 8 by judges.

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Jake Whittaker

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29-year-old Jake from Stockleigh, QLD, sang Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen on guitar for his audition.

To secure a place in the top 12, Jake sang The Choirboys’ Run to Paradise.

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Emma Jones

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Emma Jones, 23, from Canberra, ACT gave us goosebumps with her rendition of To Love Somebody by Bee Gees for her audition.

To secure her spot in the Top 12, Emma sang The Pretenders I’ll Stand By You.

Emma was straight into the Top 8 by judges.

Jaymon Bob

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22-year-old Jaymon from Rockhampton, QLD, gave us goosebumps with his version of If Tomorrow Never Comes by Ronan Keating for his audition.

To secure his spot in the Top 12, Jaymon sang John Farnham’s Two Strong Hearts.

Marshall Hamburger

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Marshall, aged 19, from the Sunshine Coast, played the piano and sang to Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by Sting for his audition.

To secure his spot in the Top 12, Marshall sang Elton John’s hit Bennie and the Jets.

He has been saved by the judges and is the first into the Top 10 of Australian Idol!

Iilysh Retallick

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17-year-old Iilysh from Culcairn, NSW, belted You Oughta Know by Alanis Morrissette which has secured her in the top 30 for Australian Idol.

To secure a place in the top 12, Iiysh sang No Doubt’s Just a Girl.

John Van Beek

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John, aged 18 from Perth, WA sang I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith for his audition.

To secure his spot in the Top 12, he sang Shontelle’s Impossible.

William Le Brun

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William from Melbourne, VIC, aged 20 gave a fun cover of The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights for his audition.

To secure his spot in the Top 12, William sang Coldplay’s Something Just Like This.