The competition on Australian Idol is well and truly back for 2025, with this year’s contestants delivering some of the most standout vocal performances in the show’s history.
After travelling across the country, the judging panel, comprised of Amy Shark, Marcia Hines, and Kyle Sandilands, have hand-picked some of the nation’s best-undiscovered talent. After signing their way through the show’s knockout stages, the Top 8 contestants have proven they have what it takes to become Australia’s next singing star.
“This year, the bar has been set incredibly high,” Amy told Seven, adding, “I feel like I need to be firm. Surviving the music industry, especially now, is extremely challenging.”
From jaw-dropping performances to shocking eliminations, the battle for a coveted spot in the top ranks of the competition has kept devoted Idol fans on the edge of their seats. As the competition intensifies, fans are counting down until the next Australian Idol is crowned.
Now, as the competition enters its final stages, scroll down to see who has progressed to the Top 6 of Australian Idol 2025.
Australian Idol 2025 Top 8 Contestants
Iilysh Retallick, 17
Culcairn, NSW
Following her rockstar transformation, 17-year-old Iilysh was ready to sing her way to a spot in the Top 6.
Taking to the stage with a group performance of The Beatles’ classic Come Together, Iilysh wowed both the judges and the audience, with her standout vocals quickly landing her a spot in the next stage of the competition.
Jaymon Bob, 22
Rockhampton, QLD
Taking to the stage with his guitar, 22-year-old Jaymon delivered an emotional performance of James Blunt’s You’re Beautiful to secure his place in the Top 8.
His performance of The Beatles’ Come Together saw him land in the bottom four, but an enthralling take on Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran saved him from a double elimination.
Marshall Hamburger, 19
Doonan, QLD
His performance of Elton John’s hit Bennie and the Jets, saw 19-year-old Marshall make the top 8 as he embodied Elton’s signature piano-playing charisma. And, he went on to take the top 6 after he sang his way through the group rendition of The Beatles’ classic Come Together.
Jake Whittaker, 29
Stockleigh, QLD
Jake’s time in the competition continued to be turbulent as he found himself in the bottom four again. But, his second performance proved that he had the star power worthy of the Top 6 as he won the crowd with Bob Seager’s Old Time Rock and Roll.
Gisella Colletti, 16
Perth, WA
Delivering yet another standout performance, 16-year-old Gisella was marked safe from the public vote, with the judges voting to send her straight through to the Top 8 and now, she’s made it to the top 6 proving she’s one to watch this season.
William Le Brun, 21
Melbourne, VIC
After bringing his signature old-school swing to his rendition of Eagle Rock, 21-year-old William’s unique singing style immediately won over the judges, saving him a spot in the Top 8. Now, as the competition hits another double elimination, William has secured himself a spot in the top 6.
