After performing their way through the toughest stages of the competition, the countdown is now well and truly on to the Australian Idol 2025 grand finale.
Travelling from across the country to take to the stage, the top 3 contestants have already showcased that they each have the singing star power to win over the judges, but as the competition continues to heat up, some fans believe they may have already uncovered this year’s Australian Idol winner.
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While we’re still just over one week away from the official crowning of the latest winner, some fans are convinced that this year’s competition may have already revealed who takes home the crown, with viewers tipping 17-year-old Iilysh Retallick as the clear frontrunner.
After making her transformation into a new rockstar persona, Iilyish’s first performance of No Doubt’s I’m Just a Girl quickly won over the judges and the audience. Despite making her mark on the competition, Iilyish’s performance of Stevie Nicks’ hit Edge of Seventeen seemingly didn’t land as well with viewers, however, the judges voted to save her place in the competition ahead of the top 10.
As she has continued to progress through to the latter stages of the competition, Iilyish has maintained high praise from the judges, and following her top 6 performance of Bon Jovi’s It’s My Life, the panel made clear that she was one to beat.
“I remember you walking into that audition, and you melted our faces with that Alanis [Morrissette] song, and I wasn’t sure what to expect from you along this whole journey. You haven’t had an off night, ever. Every song you’ve just smashed, and I think you’re one of the biggest rock stars we’ve just discovered in this country,” Amy Shark shared.
“You’ve grown so beautifully into this rock chick because you knew what you wanted to do when you auditioned for us. You blew us away when we saw you,” added Marcia Hines.
Alongside the judges, viewers have also consistently showered the 17-year-old with high praise, with many concluding that her flawless run of form will soon see her crowned the Australian Idol winner.
“I didn’t need to vote because Iilyish went straight through. To me, she is the only complete package,” one fan commented following the episode.
“I don’t think she needed to be saved. She would have got the votes. It’s not really a save anyway; it’s the judge’s choice,” added another.
As the contestants prepare to take to the stage for their final chance at victory, we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for any new clues about this year’s Australian Idol winner.
